Shamefully bad. My husband and I are not overly fussy people. We walked into the Pheasant and were immediately overwhelmed with the smell of smoke soot which continued to permeate the space throughout our meal. On a freezing November evening, the space was also extremely cold, and when we asked why it was so cold, we were reassured that they would "go turn the heat on" - gee, thanks, sorry to inconvenience anyone for being cold. Patrons shouldn't have to ask to have appropriate temperature control when dining out. There are plenty of historic buildings on the Cape that do not make customers endure both freezing temperatures and polluted air. Things got worse when we discovered that there was no hot water in both bathrooms. Kind of scary knowing that employees can only wash hands with cold water. We ate the entirety of our meal in our coats as it seemed the heat never kicked in. Not exactly the romantic ambience we had hoped for. We were encouraged to order several of the starters and share (keep in mind, bread and butter are considered a starter here and charged at $8). Both starters were unexceptional. Glasses of wine barely met the 5 oz. standard pour. When I placed my order for a second glass before finishing my first, the server simply poured more wine into the same glass that I hadn't finished drinking (again, only 4-5 oz. and on top of wine that was still remaining in the glass). Really poor wine etiquette and a brazen attempt to charge for a full second glass, which we did end up paying full price for. To add insult to injury, the pasta starter came to the table lukewarm bordering on cold. Patrons also shouldn't have to ask to have cold food sent back, which is always a gamble and subsequently disrupts the flow of the meal with your dining companion(s). Our meals (coq au vin and ribeye) were both very small in both portions and underwhelming given the asking price. Our meal for two people came to $234.00. With tip we spent nearly $300.00 and felt we did not get a fair exchange of money for value. Bring a fat wallet and your warmest coat.
EDIT: Putting the onus on the customer to correct every egregious mistake is lazy and wrong. A simple apology and thank you for your business would have sufficed instead of a condescending, long-winded lecture.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Haley Strohschein
exceptional service, food, and ambiance. a wonderful hidden gem where you could see the dedication to sourcing local, fresh ingredients. everything was well balanced and we left feeling satisfied with each dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clams Pasta
D Ch
A delightfully cool spot! The food takes familiar, traditional dishes and gives them a fun, unexpected twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Moore
TLDR: Holy cow, this bird is good.
The Pheasant is a terrific Cape Cod dining spot. This farm-to-table establishment hits on all the right notes.
Let’s start with the food, which is exactly what you hope for with local and farm-raised fare. The flavors are robust, the portions good, and the attention to detail is phenomenal. We shared a bunch of small dishes and one main entree each - and every bite was delicious. Most impressively, though, was that the food tasted fresh, vibrant, and full of love.
The atmosphere was very typical of a high end Cape Cod establishment, but we really felt very at home. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and they were great at explaining all of the flavors and the right wines to complement them.
The location was very easy to find and had ample parking. All in all, a very good dining experience. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Wilber
Amazing wine list and somm! Really adds to the experience. Entire team was on point and the food is great too! Looking forward to a menu change in the autumn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eyal Kleinhendler
Beautiful place, and one of the best meals we had in the recent year. Would definitely come back if visiting again cape cod.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Mooney
We’ve love the Pheasant! They consistently create incredible meals that are truly culinary experiences. Its like going to your friend’s house if your friend happens to be an incredible chef and master of hospitality. Their outdoor space is charming and equally delightful is their dining room and bar. If you’re in Dennis and don’t go to the Pheasant you better have plans to come back. It’s a restaurant not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Davis
Excellent service, nice vegan options upon request.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anne Marie Adrain
We had dinner at The Pheasant, the service was warm and professional, the surroundings were intriguing and welcoming and the food….. the food was thoughtful, creative, and downright delicious. It’s the kind of meal where you talk about the taste, keep sharing bites and keep eating long past when you are satiated because it just tastes and feels so good. So many places fall down on the wine list and pairing knowledge, this is not the case at The Pheasant. Texture, taste, ingredients, presentation, wine pairings, all were spot on!
Can’t wait to dine there again.
Just do yourself a favor and dine there as well!
Fabulous charming atmosphere. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Food is meticulously curated local sourced and artfully presented. Our go to for special nights out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Forsander
Lovely little restaurant with some pros but more cons for us. For a little over $200 (2 person dinner with one drink each) we left underwhelmed with the food. We did enjoy the clams, bread & scallop crudo. The short rib was cooked well but had absolutely no flavor- every element on the plate was too mild. The cavatelli felt disjointed as a dish and had a very thin almost broth for a pasta. Service was underwhelming, it took over 25 mins for us to receive our drinks after ordering them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Scallop Crudo
M. C.
A rare gem on Cape Cod. Will be open year round soon. This is high quality, artistic cooking. Fresh and local, all made in house. The Pheasant was formerly known as The Pheasant Inn, and has been under new management. The Pheasant is in a vintage Inn, several antique filled rooms and gardens, with a lively bar. Excellent service, wine selection and sommelier. Make your reservations early in season, or you will miss out.
The pheasant is consistently fantastic. Delicious food, kind and knowledgeable staff, great vibes. We will keep coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Youcandance New Jersey
Just average. I booked it for my last night of vacation due to all the other high reviews. The place is cute, old farmhouse but not especially charming. Staff was efficient but not especially helpful or communicative. Food was all good but on the bland side, tiny portions for the price. We tried many items. Had the crudo; bread, brasiole, ravioli, cabbage, halibut and short ribs. Chocolate ganache for dessert. For 2 people over $200 no alcohol and I’m still a little hungry. The halibut was the most underwhelming. Again, nothing was bad. It was just eh Farm to table? Not sure the meat or veggies were local (cabbage in august?) but they did sprinkle some marigold leaves on the ravioli that was cool.
Shamefully bad. My husband and I are not overly fussy people. We walked into the Pheasant and were immediately overwhelmed with the smell of smoke soot which continued to permeate the space throughout our meal. On a freezing November evening, the space was also extremely cold, and when we asked why it was so cold, we were reassured that they would "go turn the heat on" - gee, thanks, sorry to inconvenience anyone for being cold. Patrons shouldn't have to ask to have appropriate temperature control when dining out. There are plenty of historic buildings on the Cape that do not make customers endure both freezing temperatures and polluted air. Things got worse when we discovered that there was no hot water in both bathrooms. Kind of scary knowing that employees can only wash hands with cold water. We ate the entirety of our meal in our coats as it seemed the heat never kicked in. Not exactly the romantic ambience we had hoped for. We were encouraged to order several of the starters and share (keep in mind, bread and butter are considered a starter here and charged at $8). Both starters were unexceptional. Glasses of wine barely met the 5 oz. standard pour. When I placed my order for a second glass before finishing my first, the server simply poured more wine into the same glass that I hadn't finished drinking (again, only 4-5 oz. and on top of wine that was still remaining in the glass). Really poor wine etiquette and a brazen attempt to charge for a full second glass, which we did end up paying full price for. To add insult to injury, the pasta starter came to the table lukewarm bordering on cold. Patrons also shouldn't have to ask to have cold food sent back, which is always a gamble and subsequently disrupts the flow of the meal with your dining companion(s). Our meals (coq au vin and ribeye) were both very small in both portions and underwhelming given the asking price. Our meal for two people came to $234.00. With tip we spent nearly $300.00 and felt we did not get a fair exchange of money for value. Bring a fat wallet and your warmest coat.
EDIT: Putting the onus on the customer to correct every egregious mistake is lazy and wrong. A simple apology and thank you for your business would have sufficed instead of a condescending, long-winded lecture.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
exceptional service, food, and ambiance. a wonderful hidden gem where you could see the dedication to sourcing local, fresh ingredients. everything was well balanced and we left feeling satisfied with each dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clams Pasta
A delightfully cool spot! The food takes familiar, traditional dishes and gives them a fun, unexpected twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TLDR: Holy cow, this bird is good.
The Pheasant is a terrific Cape Cod dining spot. This farm-to-table establishment hits on all the right notes.
Let’s start with the food, which is exactly what you hope for with local and farm-raised fare. The flavors are robust, the portions good, and the attention to detail is phenomenal. We shared a bunch of small dishes and one main entree each - and every bite was delicious. Most impressively, though, was that the food tasted fresh, vibrant, and full of love.
The atmosphere was very typical of a high end Cape Cod establishment, but we really felt very at home. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and they were great at explaining all of the flavors and the right wines to complement them.
The location was very easy to find and had ample parking. All in all, a very good dining experience. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing wine list and somm! Really adds to the experience. Entire team was on point and the food is great too! Looking forward to a menu change in the autumn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Beautiful place, and one of the best meals we had in the recent year. Would definitely come back if visiting again cape cod.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve love the Pheasant! They consistently create incredible meals that are truly culinary experiences. Its like going to your friend’s house if your friend happens to be an incredible chef and master of hospitality. Their outdoor space is charming and equally delightful is their dining room and bar. If you’re in Dennis and don’t go to the Pheasant you better have plans to come back. It’s a restaurant not to be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service, nice vegan options upon request.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had dinner at The Pheasant, the service was warm and professional, the surroundings were intriguing and welcoming and the food….. the food was thoughtful, creative, and downright delicious. It’s the kind of meal where you talk about the taste, keep sharing bites and keep eating long past when you are satiated because it just tastes and feels so good. So many places fall down on the wine list and pairing knowledge, this is not the case at The Pheasant. Texture, taste, ingredients, presentation, wine pairings, all were spot on! Can’t wait to dine there again. Just do yourself a favor and dine there as well!
Amazing spot for foodies on the Cape!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Crudo
Restaurantji Recommends
Fabulous charming atmosphere. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Food is meticulously curated local sourced and artfully presented. Our go to for special nights out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely little restaurant with some pros but more cons for us. For a little over $200 (2 person dinner with one drink each) we left underwhelmed with the food. We did enjoy the clams, bread & scallop crudo. The short rib was cooked well but had absolutely no flavor- every element on the plate was too mild. The cavatelli felt disjointed as a dish and had a very thin almost broth for a pasta. Service was underwhelming, it took over 25 mins for us to receive our drinks after ordering them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Scallop Crudo
A rare gem on Cape Cod. Will be open year round soon. This is high quality, artistic cooking. Fresh and local, all made in house. The Pheasant was formerly known as The Pheasant Inn, and has been under new management. The Pheasant is in a vintage Inn, several antique filled rooms and gardens, with a lively bar. Excellent service, wine selection and sommelier. Make your reservations early in season, or you will miss out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Scallop Crudo, Ravioli
The pheasant is consistently fantastic. Delicious food, kind and knowledgeable staff, great vibes. We will keep coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just average. I booked it for my last night of vacation due to all the other high reviews. The place is cute, old farmhouse but not especially charming. Staff was efficient but not especially helpful or communicative. Food was all good but on the bland side, tiny portions for the price.
We tried many items. Had the crudo; bread, brasiole, ravioli, cabbage, halibut and short ribs. Chocolate ganache for dessert. For 2 people over $200 no alcohol and I’m still a little hungry.
The halibut was the most underwhelming.
Again, nothing was bad.
It was just eh
Farm to table? Not sure the meat or veggies were local (cabbage in august?) but they did sprinkle some marigold leaves on the ravioli that was cool.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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