Local Dining

Kush Kone - 733 State Road. We usually walk up after dinner - a short, fun expedition that you and your family will enjoy. Head south on Manomet Avenue from the cottage. Turn right on Strand Avenue. Walk up Strand Avenue until you get to State Road. Kush Kone is across the street in front of you. Cross the street carefully! :) Enjoy soft-serve ice cream, hard ice cream, sundaes, floats, frappes, and more. The only problem is choosing a flavor!  Kush Kone Facebook

Gellars Snack Bar - 506 State Rd. This is a five minute drive from the cottage. They have ice cream and a full snack bar menu lunch/dinner menu. In addition to ice cream you can get an easy take-out meal here, including fried fish and fried clams, other local sea foods, tuna melts, etc. A part of Manomet for over 91 years! Gellars 

Lobsters go with the New England coast like peanut butter goes with jelly. (And are  even tastier.) We have two large lobster pots (the dark ones with speckles) in the panty cabinet below the microwave. Hot tip: The dark pots usually come to a boil faster than the stainless steel ones, so even if you just have a few lobsters using the larger dark lobster pots is usually faster to boil. 

Some good local sources for lobsters - you can call for pricing before you go:

• Market Basket at 1 Commerce Way, north of the cottage. About a 15 min drive to a large full service grocery with a fully stocked seafood counter live and cooked lobsters and other fresh seafood. You'll usually find the best prices on lobsters here, and if you have to make a grocery run you can combine that w/your lobster acquisition. (774) 404-7518

• Rock Bottom Seafood at 2234 State Road south of Manomet in Cedarville. If you happend to be down south of the cottage this is a good place for lobsters and seafood, and they also have a lunch/dinner menu if you'd like to get takeout or eat-in casual. Rock Bottom Seafood. 508-888-6678

• The Lobster Pound at 252 Manomet Point Road. Unfortunately, the Lobster Pound appears to have closed. In a picturesque spot at the end of Manomet Point, the Lobster Pound is a long tradition at Manomet. Live and steamed lobsters, as well as many other fresh seafood choices, pre-made lobster rolls, stuff qahogs, etc. The Lobster Pound.  (508) 224-5700

Cooking lobsters: 

• You can purchase your lobsters several hours before you cook them. They will be happiest kept in the bag they come in, resting in a cool place, like a cooler, or the bottom of shelf of the refrigerator (make sure the bags don't leak and are tied at the top so they'll stay in the bag!). You can also put them into the freezer for 2-3 minutes to cool them down a little if it's a hot day. 

• Hot tip - purchase a couple extra lobsters and cook them that night, and then use them to make lobster rolls at the cottage the next day. Lobster rolls at the beach are a wonderful thing. Usually 1 to 2 lobster rolls per lobster, depending on lobster size and the season. Recently moulted lobsters have less meat, ones that are pre-moult have more, given the same shell size. More on lobster moulting.

  • Lobster roll ingredients: Lobster chunks, mayonnaise, maybe a little salt if you want, resting in a top-split hot dog bun. Yes! 

• Cooking: 

  • Cover the pot to bring enough water to boil to cover the lobsters you are going to cook. You don't need them six inches under water, just enough to cover them by an inch or so is sufficient. Remember that when you add lobsters to the pot, the level of the water in the pot will increase, so don't fill the pot up to the top before adding lobsters. 

  • Safety: When it's time to put the lobsters into the pot, we shoo all kids out of the kitchen so that they are away from the open pot of boiling water. 

  • When the water is boiling grab the lobters one-by-one by a claw and slide them into the water in a smooth moderately fast motion. Don't pause or pull back. Be careful that the lobster doesn't flick some of the hot water on you or others w/its tail. 

  • Cover the pot and let it come back to a boil. For ~1lb lobsters (our favorite size) we usually leave them in the pot for a total of approximately 18-20 minutes after putting them into the pot and putting the lid back on top. 

• Lobster shell crackers and lobster picks are in the dish panty in the dining room. 

• Have an empty pot on the table for shells

• Melt butter and enjoy! 

42 Degrees North - 690 State Road. Fine dining in Manomet can be found at 42 North, with a wide ranging menu of both surf and turf options. salads, etc. Family favorites include the Stuffed Quahog, Atlantic Cioppino, Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower, and their delicious homemade bread and dip that is served with meals. Indoor and outside seating, and take-out is also available.  42 Degrees North 

Monte Christos - 745 State Road, short walk from the cottage. Excellent collection of appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees, and - wait for it - great pizza! Really, here in Manomet, we have top-notch pizza from Monte Christos, as well as a courteous staff.  Monte Christos  

Star of Siam - 539 State Road. Very good Thai food, you can get it from mild to medium to super spicy hot. They have a good selection of dishes and their food is good. They have a small outside eating area behind their restaurant, but most of their orders are to go. They can get very busy and the wait can be up to an hour, so plan in advance and call in early.  Star of Siam take-out

Aroma Tavern and Grill - 739 State Rd. Right next to Kush Kone, so also an easy walk from the cottage. We have not actually eaten here yet (we tend to cook/eat at the cottage family style) but it is well reviewed and people we know who've gone there like it. Aroma Tavern and Grill 

Marshland Restaurant and Bakery - 986 State Road. A short drive from the cottage, Marshlands offers wide variety of dishes -from Chicken Cordon Bleu to Stuffed Quahog, all with a diner feel. (Their restaurant in Sandwich has an even stronger diner vibe.) Take a look at their menu - almost certainly everyone in the family will find something to like. There are three locations, ours is Marshland 3A.  Marshland Restaurants 

Rose and Viki's Bakery and Subs - 747 State Road. What's not to like - bakery, stone hearth pizza, subs, appetizers, salads, wraps, burgers, calzone, etc. They also can do gluten free pizzas. Couple minutes walk south of Kush Kone. nice facility and staff. You can order online for pickup, or drop by.  Rose and Vicki's

Others we are less familiar with:

• Cappy's Pizza - Next to Aroma Tavern and Grill

• Marylou's Coffee - Next to Rose and Viki's. Big selection of coffee and tea drinks, hot and cold, a bunch of frozen drink options, etc. Worth a look-see. Marylou's Menu

• Stowell's Cafe and Deli - 775 State Road. Stowell's is a breakfast and lunch spot. We've had good breakfasts there but haven't tried lunch yet. Stowell's Cafe

• Boli's Pizza - 700 State Road, just south of 42 North. Boli's says ""Hand stretched New York style pizza and deep dish pizza. We also have Subs, Pastas, Wraps, Calzones, Appetizers, and Slices all day." Could be a good for a large pizza order to feed a big crowd (but we'd still prefer Monte Christo's). Boli's Pizza

• China Gourmet - 30 Manomet Point Road. We haven't tried this place yet, reviews on Yelp are both strong and weak, so your mileage may vary.  

What would a New England vacation be without donuts, especially Dunkin Donuts?! :) Dunkin moved to this location in Manomet in 2020, and it includes both walk-in and drive through. Very convenient, and they make surprisingly good coffee (both regular and espresso drinks. Dunkin Donuts.  765 State Road. 508-224-1407

A few we like when we're in Plymouth: 

Lobster Hut - 25 Town Wharf, on the dock at Plymouth Harbor. 

• Traditional New England seafood restaurant w/interior and outside seatings. Right on the harbor w/great views of the port and commercial and recreational boats. Lots of fried, broiled, steamed, and baked seafood options, and burgers and dogs for those not into seafood. The Lobster Hut is a family tradition for us after we go whale watching. Menu

Water Street Cafe - at the three-way Corner of Water Street, Union Street, and Water Cure Street

• Excellent breakfast cafe with nice staff and good food. One of their larger plates like the Water Street Breakfast will easily serve two. Water Street Cafe

Will & Co. Cafe - 6 Court Street 

• Another excellent breakfast/lunch cafe in Plymouth at 6 Court Street (just a street up from Water Street). A more creative menu than Water Street and also very good food. Can't go wrong here. Will & Co. Cafe.

Yellow Deli Cafe/Blue Blinds Bakery - 7 North Street

• Quaint, cozy, delish. Serves breakfast, lunch, and brunch with assorted homemade sandwiches, soups, pastries and delicious bread. Located in a colonial house with an inviting shaded porch. The Yellow Deli/Blue Blinds Bakery

Kogi Bar and Grill - 8 Court Street 

• Korean and Japanese food in Plymouth? Yes!! And good stuff too. A hybrid menu of Korean and Japanese items, including Sushi, make this a great experience. You can tell they are serious about their Korean food when they offer Dolsot Bibimbap, a rice dish served in a blazing hot granite bowl (best for colder days) and Chap Chae (glass noodle dish w/vegetables). Don't miss this one! Kogi Bar and Grill 

Lucioso's Pub - 6 Spring Lane

• Inside and outdoor seating. A neat place, located next to an historic grist mill. Pub atmosphere and some items on the menu are home-made. Lucioso's Pub.

Some additional options can be found here: 

• Yelp top Plymouth Restaurants

Having a birthday, celebrating an anniversary, or have kids that just graduated? Maybe you want to celebrate the best cannon ball off House Rock! 

Add a cake, cupcakes, or other treats to the event to make it even more fun and  memorable! If your interest is piqued, read on, pilgrims. 

• Guilty Bakery - 65 Main St, Plymouth
  Guilty of sweet wonderfulness, they mean. Pastries, cakes, cupcakes and other guilty pleasures await.  Guilty Bakery  508-746-2958

• Piece of Cake - 166 Westerly Rd, Plymouth
  A well reviewed (4.8 stars!) bakery for cakes and other treats for special occassions. Pics on their Facebook page look great.  Piece of Cake  508-747-2253

• Gluten Free: Sweet Sense Gluten Free baked goods - 17R Court St, Plymouth
  Get your gluten free guilty pleasures at this specialty baker in downtown Plymouth.  Sweet Sense Gluten Free  781-248-1594