Back room ambiance was poor. Overall atmosphere doesn't compare to other well known restaurants in Chatham. Salads forgotten.
Nancy
Hannah was great. We were celebrating our daughter's engagement. The food was great which is why we always come here! Thank you again!
Sam
In spite of making a reservation a month in advance, we were offered 2 less desirable tables for 4. We were disappointed that they ran out of one of their classic desserts.
AChan
Pates has the New American vibe that I appreciate and seek out, even when traveling. But, unfortunately the food just wasn't anything special.
Ed
Hannah provided superb service and excellent recommendations to make our dining experience memorable. We will return soon!!!
diane
I had an excellent experience from beginning to end. The decor is very nice, the wait staff were so nice and attentive. The drinks were delicious as well as the artichoke app and shrimp cocktail. The salmon was cooked perfectly with fresh vegetables and rice. Beautiful presentation. I can't wait to go back!
Peter
Excellent food and service. Different takes on local fare (such as miso stiped bass with rice noodles). The place is noisy. If you want a little more quiet then ask for one of the high top tables for two.
Anthony
They first tried seating us near the extremely noisy bar area and we told them it was unacceptable. Once we were moved to the other side, things were much better. Food was excellent, especially the grilled asparagus, double cut pork chop, the potato chip crusted cod ( the big surprise of the night) and the absolutely decadent dessert of chocolate flourless torte. Our waitress ( Julia) was a complete joy and so friendly and accommodating. She alone made the entire experience 5 star. We can't wait to go back in August
Lily
We love Pates! So excited to visit every summer. Heather was an amazing server! 10/10 would recommend.
Elissa
Fabulous menu and I am celiac and the menu is predominantly gluten free. The quality of the food is the best in quality, taste and presentation I've had on Cape Cod. My favorite restaurant!
We’ve made Pate’s a cherished stop on every Cape Cod vacation, it’s been a highlight for us. But this visit, was a complete letdown!
- Drinks took over 30 minutes to arrive - Our appetizer—tuna cones—came out before the drinks, even after waiting 15 minutes to order them. - When they did arrive, the tuna cones were mostly hollow with giant, sloppy mounds of wasabi cream on top, barely a trace of tuna in them! - Wedge salad, had two entirely different presentations—ours sloppy and underdressed but the table next to us had a crisp, clean piled high plate. There was zero consistency coming out of the kitchen. It felt like no one was paying attention to quality—or even trying to maintain standards. All dishes were sloppy and looked very unprofessional. Meanwhile, the bartenders were completely overwhelmed, and the manager was standing just hangout out at the front or just walking around ( not talking to guests) , making no effort to help or check in with the bar.. you would expect an all hands on deck situation with how horrible everything was running throughout the entire restaurant. The manager did not offer any apology or acknowledgment of the delays.... And I'm sorry would have gone a long way! It didn’t feel like anyone was even in charge.
The only reason we didn’t walk out was Julia, our server. She was kind, composed, and completely on top of it despite the chaos around her. Her grace under pressure was the only redeeming part of the evening. A five star experience, inside a 1 star dining experience.
We’ve left Pate’s in past years feeling full, happy, and eager to return. This time, we left wondering whether the place we once loved even still exists.
Richard J
I’ve enjoyed many meals at Pates. But recently I and a friend ordered my favorite dishes and I was very disappointed. The wedge salad was smaller and underdressed. The Peking duck tacos were dry and the pasta in the seafood pan roast was undercooked and sticking together. We were asked how dinner was by the host as we left and very politely said dinner was disappointing and we were regulars there. The host said “sorry. “ I would have expected something more and won’t return any time soon. Not how I would treat a good customer.
Kathleen
Our dinning experience did not let us down, 4 of had dinner and cocktails. Kitty the waitress was amazing and also the first “Kitty” I have ever met with the same name as me! Shrimp scampi, Seafood Alfredo and Ahi Tuna all exceeded our expectations.
April
First visit since the remodel! Great service, amazing appetizers, phenomenal entrees. Would 10/10 recommend and dine again.
Susan
Always great food and great service, not to mention a wonderful, varied menu. And the restaurant is open off-season when others are not.
Back room ambiance was poor. Overall atmosphere doesn't compare to other well known restaurants in Chatham. Salads forgotten.
Hannah was great. We were celebrating our daughter's engagement. The food was great which is why we always come here! Thank you again!
In spite of making a reservation a month in advance, we were offered 2 less desirable tables for 4. We were disappointed that they ran out of one of their classic desserts.
Pates has the New American vibe that I appreciate and seek out, even when traveling. But, unfortunately the food just wasn't anything special.
Hannah provided superb service and excellent recommendations to make our dining experience memorable. We will return soon!!!
I had an excellent experience from beginning to end. The decor is very nice, the wait staff were so nice and attentive. The drinks were delicious as well as the artichoke app and shrimp cocktail. The salmon was cooked perfectly with fresh vegetables and rice. Beautiful presentation. I can't wait to go back!
Excellent food and service. Different takes on local fare (such as miso stiped bass with rice noodles). The place is noisy. If you want a little more quiet then ask for one of the high top tables for two.
They first tried seating us near the extremely noisy bar area and we told them it was unacceptable. Once we were moved to the other side, things were much better. Food was excellent, especially the grilled asparagus, double cut pork chop, the potato chip crusted cod ( the big surprise of the night) and the absolutely decadent dessert of chocolate flourless torte. Our waitress ( Julia) was a complete joy and so friendly and accommodating. She alone made the entire experience 5 star. We can't wait to go back in August
We love Pates! So excited to visit every summer. Heather was an amazing server! 10/10 would recommend.
Fabulous menu and I am celiac and the menu is predominantly gluten free. The quality of the food is the best in quality, taste and presentation I've had on Cape Cod. My favorite restaurant!
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We’ve made Pate’s a cherished stop on every Cape Cod vacation, it’s been a highlight for us. But this visit, was a complete letdown!
- Drinks took over 30 minutes to arrive
- Our appetizer—tuna cones—came out before the drinks, even after waiting 15 minutes to order them.
- When they did arrive, the tuna cones were mostly hollow with giant, sloppy mounds of wasabi cream on top, barely a trace of tuna in them!
- Wedge salad, had two entirely different presentations—ours sloppy and underdressed but the table next to us had a crisp, clean piled high plate.
There was zero consistency coming out of the kitchen. It felt like no one was paying attention to quality—or even trying to maintain standards. All dishes were sloppy and looked very unprofessional.
Meanwhile, the bartenders were completely overwhelmed, and the manager was standing just hangout out at the front or just walking around ( not talking to guests) , making no effort to help or check in with the bar.. you would expect an all hands on deck situation with how horrible everything was running throughout the entire restaurant. The manager did not offer any apology or acknowledgment of the delays.... And I'm sorry would have gone a long way! It didn’t feel like anyone was even in charge.
The only reason we didn’t walk out was Julia, our server. She was kind, composed, and completely on top of it despite the chaos around her. Her grace under pressure was the only redeeming part of the evening. A five star experience, inside a 1 star dining experience.
We’ve left Pate’s in past years feeling full, happy, and eager to return. This time, we left wondering whether the place we once loved even still exists.
I’ve enjoyed many meals at Pates. But recently I and a friend ordered my favorite dishes and I was very disappointed. The wedge salad was smaller and underdressed. The Peking duck tacos were dry and the pasta in the seafood pan roast was undercooked and sticking together. We were asked how dinner was by the host as we left and very politely said dinner was disappointing and we were regulars there. The host said “sorry. “ I would have expected something more and won’t return any time soon. Not how I would treat a good customer.
Our dinning experience did not let us down, 4 of had dinner and cocktails. Kitty the waitress was amazing and also the first “Kitty” I have ever met with the same name as me! Shrimp scampi, Seafood Alfredo and Ahi Tuna all exceeded our expectations.
First visit since the remodel! Great service, amazing appetizers, phenomenal entrees. Would 10/10 recommend and dine again.
Always great food and great service, not to mention a wonderful, varied menu. And the restaurant is open off-season when others are not.
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