Best American Restaurant in Chatham

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Chatham, MA at 1260 Main St

A Chatham landmark since 1957

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Appy Hour

Join us in the bar & lounge from 4:30–5:30 PM for $10 appetizers, including crispy calamari, shrimp street tacos and pork belly sliders. Enjoy Chatham-style oysters for $2 each. Dine-in only.

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Prix Fixe Three-Course Dinner

Settle in for three courses at Pate’s for $49 per person. Choose one starter, one entrée and dessert, with selections including New England clam chowder, shrimp scampi and Pate’s petit shoulder filet. Dine-in only. Available 4:30-5:30.

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Seafood, steaks, and a room on Main Street

Fresh local catch, prime cuts, and a full bar — since 1957. Reservations recommended, and worth making.

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Cape Cod on the plate

The kitchen works with local fishermen and farmers to build a menu that changes with the season. Scratch-made, chef-driven, and rooted in what this coast does best.

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The bar at Pate's

Full cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and a seat at the counter if you just want a drink. Open until close.

From the kitchen

Nearly 70 years of gathering here

Engagements, anniversaries, Monday nights, summer traditions — Pate's has been the backdrop for all of it. Come be part of it.

Our story

Nearly seven decades on Main Street

What started as a hamburger stand in 1957 has become one of Cape Cod's most enduring restaurants. Pate's is still where Chatham gathers.

As someone who was recently diagnosed with celiac and was traveling in the area, I was slightly worried regarding what gluten-free options would be available. However, upon meeting us our waiter immediately asked if anyone at the table had any allergies. Upon telling her I had celiac, she was incred

Ausley H.

Celebrated our anniversary dinner here. Staff was wonderful and seated us in a quiet corner table. Server Hannah was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, providing recommendations we were very happy with. The food was very well prepared. Scallop appetizer was tender and had sweet and smoky

Roz J.

What an amazing night celebrating my sister’s 50th. The atmosphere was perfect. We had our own space for a party of 12. Our waitress Hannah was so polite, kind, had perfect recommendations for food and beverages. Our food choices were, chowder, out of this world, swordfish, cod, salads, salmon… ever

mom D.

Our favorite dining experience in Chatham! Really impressed with their drinks and menu selection. Everyone enjoyed their pasta dishes, especially the interesting take on Bolognese. I loved the salmon tartare cones reminiscent of French Laundry. Least favorite dish was the fish and chips which ne

Kim M.

This place was a little surprising after seeing it from the outside I had my concerns. When you go inside it is extremely nice and the people are fantastic! Food is incredible and service is even better. We were extremely pleased with our dinner and for a medium high end dining experience the prices

Bobby S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Shrimp, Shrimp Cocktail, Salmon, Fries, Prime Rib, Salads, Burgers, Grilled Chicken, Wine, Caesar Salad, Dessert, Seafood, Chowder, Pasta, Fine Dining, Burrata, Crab, New England Clam Chowder, Shrimp Scampi, Bar Food, Baked Potato, Tuna, Clam Chowder, and Lobster

What meals do you serve?

We serve Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Chatham, MA at 1260 Main St

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: West Chatham, Chatham, Chatham Port, North Chatham, Quitnesset, South Chatham, East Harwich, South Harwich, Shooters Island, Harwich, Harwich Port, South Orleans, Harwich Center, Orleans, Pleasant Lake, Old Harbor, South Brewster, Brewster, Northwest Harwich, and East Orleans.