Guidebook for Truro
Food Scene
Delicious menu with something for everybody, huge portions, impeccable service, and water views.
31 locals recommend
Ross' Grill
237 Commercial StDelicious menu with something for everybody, huge portions, impeccable service, and water views.
My fave! Impeccable service, incredible quality (don't miss the lobster dumplings in miso broth); huge vodka selection, nice wine list. Local talent performs Mondays off-season at "Coffee House."
77 locals recommend
The Mews Restaurant & Cafe
429 Commercial StMy fave! Impeccable service, incredible quality (don't miss the lobster dumplings in miso broth); huge vodka selection, nice wine list. Local talent performs Mondays off-season at "Coffee House."
A favorite. Ask for Nick or George at the bar or be seated in the dining room with water views. Traditional menu (fish dinners, clams, pastas); fresh oysters. My fave NE clam chowder in town.
21 locals recommend
Bayside Betsy's
A favorite. Ask for Nick or George at the bar or be seated in the dining room with water views. Traditional menu (fish dinners, clams, pastas); fresh oysters. My fave NE clam chowder in town.
Great food and good service, tucked away from the hubbub of Commercial Street.
49 locals recommend
Jimmy's HideAway
179 Commercial StGreat food and good service, tucked away from the hubbub of Commercial Street.
My favorite pizza in town. There's seating out back along the water during warmer months.
7 locals recommend
George's Pizza
275 Commercial StMy favorite pizza in town. There's seating out back along the water during warmer months.
Awesome pizza (and ice cream). This is ground zero after the bars close (they close at 1am), where the crowd spills out into the street. The place to see and be seen after hours.
36 locals recommend
Spiritus Pizza
190 Commercial StAwesome pizza (and ice cream). This is ground zero after the bars close (they close at 1am), where the crowd spills out into the street. The place to see and be seen after hours.
Awesome, home-roasted coffees. Many varieties to choose from, brewed fresh. I always bring some ground coffee back to Spain with me. There are treats for your dog and free WiFi, too.
22 locals recommend
Wired Puppy
379 Commercial StAwesome, home-roasted coffees. Many varieties to choose from, brewed fresh. I always bring some ground coffee back to Spain with me. There are treats for your dog and free WiFi, too.
I've had very good Italian-influenced meals here, right in the middle of town.
39 locals recommend
Front Street Restaurant
230 Commercial StI've had very good Italian-influenced meals here, right in the middle of town.
An alternative that will be a bit easier on your pocketbook and pretty darned filling.
Big Daddy's Burrito
205 Commercial StAn alternative that will be a bit easier on your pocketbook and pretty darned filling.
Nice big patio in warmer weather. The menu has pleasantly surprised in the past few seasons. Lobster mac-n-cheese is amazing!
35 locals recommend
The Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial StNice big patio in warmer weather. The menu has pleasantly surprised in the past few seasons. Lobster mac-n-cheese is amazing!
Great place for brunch, if a bit pricey. Be prepared to wait on weekends. Amazing huevos rancheros, stuffed french toast, eggs florentine. The applewood-smoked bacon is addictive!
15 locals recommend
Chach
73 Shank Painter RdGreat place for brunch, if a bit pricey. Be prepared to wait on weekends. Amazing huevos rancheros, stuffed french toast, eggs florentine. The applewood-smoked bacon is addictive!
Beautifully appointed restaurant space with a nice menu for tapas and sharing. Good cocktail and wine lists.
9 locals recommend
Pilgrim House & Landing Restaurant
336 Commercial StBeautifully appointed restaurant space with a nice menu for tapas and sharing. Good cocktail and wine lists.
While the staff here may be right out of hipster central casting, the coffee is good and the patio a great place to relax and people watch.
40 locals recommend
Joe Coffee & Cafe
170 Commercial StWhile the staff here may be right out of hipster central casting, the coffee is good and the patio a great place to relax and people watch.
Even though there's no Japanese food competition in town, Saki is simply top-notch. Great cocktail and wine lists, too.
20 locals recommend
Saki
258 Commercial StEven though there's no Japanese food competition in town, Saki is simply top-notch. Great cocktail and wine lists, too.
Sometimes to change it up I go here for their daily lunch specials -- $6.95 on my last visit for a full meal, like meatloaf and mashed, or fish fry.
6 locals recommend
Lighthouse Restaurant
317 Main StSometimes to change it up I go here for their daily lunch specials -- $6.95 on my last visit for a full meal, like meatloaf and mashed, or fish fry.
The vibrant intersection of the working and tourist classes in P-town. Amazing fish fry and eclectic menu. Vast beer selection, and sometimes live music. I make it a point to have lunch here.
34 locals recommend
The Squealing Pig
335 Commercial StThe vibrant intersection of the working and tourist classes in P-town. Amazing fish fry and eclectic menu. Vast beer selection, and sometimes live music. I make it a point to have lunch here.
Sightseeing
100+ year-old monument, ode to the Pilgrim's first landing (no, it wasn't Plymouth!) Gentle ramps lead you to the top, where breathtaking views abound. Interesting museum at ground level.
124 locals recommend
Pilgrim Monument
1 High Pole Hill Rd100+ year-old monument, ode to the Pilgrim's first landing (no, it wasn't Plymouth!) Gentle ramps lead you to the top, where breathtaking views abound. Interesting museum at ground level.
A whale watch is a must-do in Provincetown. Bring your sea legs as the it can be rough, but I've never been disappointed with whale sightings.
100 locals recommend
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch
307 Commercial StA whale watch is a must-do in Provincetown. Bring your sea legs as the it can be rough, but I've never been disappointed with whale sightings.
Shopping
For aspiring gourmands, this store is not to be missed. Hard-to-find kitchenware plus housewares, table settings, small selection of gourmet sauces and foods, glassware, plus interesting gifts.
10 locals recommend
Utilities
393 Commercial StFor aspiring gourmands, this store is not to be missed. Hard-to-find kitchenware plus housewares, table settings, small selection of gourmet sauces and foods, glassware, plus interesting gifts.
Lands End Marine Supply
337 Commercial StA True Value hardware franchise. Sizable selection.
Great retro-contempo gifts, housewares, and jewelry. I always stop by to check out the latest watches, picture frames, clocks, and kitchen gadgets.
Century
191 Commercial StGreat retro-contempo gifts, housewares, and jewelry. I always stop by to check out the latest watches, picture frames, clocks, and kitchen gadgets.
Essentials
This is the main grocery store in town, which includes a pharmacy and deli department.
265 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
474 Station AveThis is the main grocery store in town, which includes a pharmacy and deli department.
Great high-end deli with awesome sandwich menu (I grab one before going to the beach). Features homemade baked goods, gourmet coffee, and a selection of packaged foods and beverages.
52 locals recommend
Far Land Provisions
150 Bradford StGreat high-end deli with awesome sandwich menu (I grab one before going to the beach). Features homemade baked goods, gourmet coffee, and a selection of packaged foods and beverages.
High-end natural market with great selection, produce, and prepared foods.
6 locals recommend
141 Bradford Natural Market
141 Bradford StHigh-end natural market with great selection, produce, and prepared foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Something for everybody here. There's a piano bar, a fireside lounge, and a leather disco in the basement.
9 locals recommend
Gifford House Inn
9 Carver StSomething for everybody here. There's a piano bar, a fireside lounge, and a leather disco in the basement.
Site of the world-famous "Tea Dance" on weekends during shoulder season and every afternoon during peak season. 4-7pm.
55 locals recommend
Boatslip Resort & Beach Club
161 Commercial StSite of the world-famous "Tea Dance" on weekends during shoulder season and every afternoon during peak season. 4-7pm.
Inventive drink menu in a modern, waterfront setting. Love to get here in time for sunset. Comfortable for people of all stripes.
30 locals recommend
Harbor Lounge
359 Commercial StInventive drink menu in a modern, waterfront setting. Love to get here in time for sunset. Comfortable for people of all stripes.
Everything Else
One of two gyms in town. They offer daily rates plus discounts if you buy multiple visits. Weight room with cardio room upstairs.
11 locals recommend
Mussel Beach Health Club
35 Bradford StOne of two gyms in town. They offer daily rates plus discounts if you buy multiple visits. Weight room with cardio room upstairs.