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Pate's Restaurant, Chatham, MA

Pate's Restaurant

4.3 (2677)
$31 to $50
Steak
1260 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

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Pate's Restaurant

4.3
$31 to $50
Steak
Chatham

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
From July 1st, 1957, there had been two owners of Pates, Cloyde Pate followed by the Gardner family of Chatham. Mr. Pate opened the doors to what would soon become one of Cape Cod’s most beloved restaurants. Once a cozy hamburger and ice cream stand, Pates grew to be a place of celebration, camaraderie, and community. From the bonds staff made during countless summer seasons, to the engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, and family gatherings, Pates has been a backdrop for exceptional moments and people.

We are honored to steward the next chapter of the Pates journey. A renovated space to create new memories and friends, Pates is still that very special place. With careful consideration, we have redefined this Chatham classic and are serving up an experience rooted in the best things in life: great food, good people, and lifelong memories.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 16:30–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Silvestri
  • Area
    Chatham
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Pate's Restaurant.

4.3

4.3
(2677)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pate's Restaurant offers a "quaint setting" with "excellent food quality," featuring standout dishes like "scallops," "crab cakes," and "clam chowder." The service is "delightful," with staff like Rafael and Hannah praised for their attentive care. While some reviews mention service delays, the overall dining experience remains "very enjoyable."
2,677 Reviews
  1. Tadry

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been a while but Pates does not disappoint. The food and service were wonderful. Always good.

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  2. Heather Gold

    New York City12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing, especially given our history with Pate’s. I came here as a child with my parents, and when my husband and I eloped to Chatham four years ago, we chose Pate’s for our wedding dinner. We’ve returned every year for our anniversary. After a poor experience last year, management apologized and specifically asked us to give them another chance. We did—and sadly, this year was no better. I detailed the significance of our anniversary in the reservation, yet despite the restaurant being less than half full, we were seated beside the wait-staff station and an exit door overlooking a stock/service area. There was no acknowledgment of our anniversary. We asked to enjoy an appetizer with our cocktails before ordering dinner and were told the kitchen required us to order everything at once. Drinks were slow to arrive, but once we ordered, the meal felt extremely rushed. The food was equally disappointing. My filet tasted as though it had been precooked and held, and the Cabernet demi-glace was a pool of oil and grease (photo attached). My husband’s “baked stuffed shrimp” were small shrimp with melon-ball-sized rounds of stuffing simply placed on top. After we ordered two desserts and after-dinner drinks, our waiter overheard us toast our anniversary and only then realized we were celebrating. He kindly brought a third dessert with a candle—a nice gesture, but far too late, and we certainly didn’t need three desserts. We don’t expect special treatment. We do expect good food, attentive service, attention to reservation notes, and the opportunity to enjoy a special dinner without feeling rushed—particularly at this price point. The saddest part is that Pate’s has been a Chatham tradition for me since childhood and became part of our wedding story. We came back because management asked us to give them another chance. We genuinely wanted it to be better. It wasn’t.

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  3. Mike

    Dallas - Fort Worth36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were vacationing on Cape Cod, staying in Chatham and found the restaurant on open table. Everything was delicious! The best asparagus I’ve had at a restaurant in years!! Our server was very attentive. I would love to return and highly recommend the restaurant.

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  4. Jon Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent.. service a little rusty since your servers apparently left for the season .. overall very good overall experience.. food was awesome.. thank you

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  5. Paul

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of food is a step above any other place we visited during our stay on the cape. The service is friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  6. Patti Gold

    Greater Boston104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great dinner at Pate's! We had the salmon and cod. Both were delicious! Good service.

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  7. Graham

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent . White table cloth place seems a bit out place based on exterior

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  8. Stanley

    Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall excellent food quality in a quaint setting. The service can be improved. I expect that when paying this amount, then I should not have to pour my own wine or water, and would receive more check backs by the server during the course of the meal.

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  9. Natalie

    Key West / Florida Keys3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress very pleasant. Scallops and crab cakes delicious as well as nice portion of beet salad. Clam chowder outstanding. Cream brûlée very good with berries on top.

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  10. Tom Gold

    Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated next to the bar. It got loud. Server seemed inexperienced. Took too long to initially come to the table. When he brought the drinks he immediately wanted to take our orders. I asked for a few minutes to look at the menu. He didn’t come back for 15 mins. My tuna was not up to expectations. Quality not the best and cooked a bit too much. The others enjoyed their meal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 16:30–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Silvestri
  • Area
    Chatham
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Cape Cod and the Islands
  5. Chatham

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A photo of Pate's Restaurant restaurant

Pate's Restaurant

4.3
$31 to $50
Steak
Chatham

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
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