*We visited this restaurant on our trip to Cape Cod National Seashore, which you can read about in this post. Please excuse the date stamps on the photos.*
Although we had never visited Moby Dick’s Restaurant before, the long line of patrons that led out the door seemed to be indicative of its popularity with local customers.
The interior of the restaurant is walled by natural wood and filled with colorful nautical decor. The friendly yellow-hued lights and checkered red-and-white tablecloths created a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. The classic comfort food and the plastic plates they were served in sets the restaurant firmly in “casual, family-friendly establishment” status.
We first ordered a plate of Wellfleet oysters topped with pesto and romano cheese. I had never really liked oysters, but the sharp, pungent flavor of the cheese and freshness of the pesto paired very well with the meaty mollusks! The plate of fried calamari was also satisfactory, with a crunchy fried exterior and chewy inside.
For the main entrees, we ordered a lobster roll with a side of coleslaw and fries. The lobster roll consisted of a blend of lobster chunks and mayo dressing in a warm roll. It was delicious, but to be honest, it was pretty standard. It tasted a lot like the lobster roll I got at The Friendly Fisherman (which I mention in the Cape Cod post).
We also ordered a plate of tilapia with a baked potato and corn on the cob. This plate was merely passable. The fish was flaky and soft and the vegetables were cooked through, but they were unseasoned.
My final verdict: nothing really stood out to me as exceptionally tasty (other than the pesto oysters). While the interior decorations were unique and the food wasn’t bad, there wasn’t anything particularly memorable about the restaurant. My biggest complaint for the establishment is the cost. For the average experience we had, I think we were charged too much. At first I assumed the line of people outside were locals, but after eating there I’m wondering if the restaurant gets most of its patronage from tourists in the area. Perhaps they were attracted by the novelty and appearance of the restaurant, then proceeded to order local cuisine and be overcharged for it. Overall not bad, just too overpriced.
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