Chowder's On At The Nun!

The Red Nun is a new-ish addition to the restaurant scene in Chatham. Over the last couple years it has gained a reputation as one of the few places I can honestly say still feels "local" even in the height of the tourist season. Its no frills decor bodes well with the locals and it doesn't hurt that the bar is always bustling, the flat screen TV's are tuned to the right games, and the pub style food hits the spot. The chowder is no exception - with heaps of big clams and chunks of "just right" potatoes, the Red Nun's chowder delivered on our expectations. We needed to add just a bit of salt and pepper to kick the flavor up a touch, but all in all, this was some of the better chowder we tasted. The best part, though? If you're in the mood for a pint of beer and a bowl of chowdah, the Nun is just the right atmosphere.

The Port's Chowder

Even though we think we found the best chowder on the Cape, the search continues (slowly). We recently visited the Port, in Harwichport, MA. The Port is a trendy restaurant with a bustling atmosphere and great bar scene. We haven't been in a while, but we were impressed. The chowder at the Port had a great consistancey, not too thick for us, but not watery. It had nice chunks of potatoes, lots of bacon, and a great taste (our waitress asked if we wanted fresh ground pepper, but we did not think that this one needed it). Our biggest complaint would be the lack of clams. We are guessing that the price of clams makes it difficult for restaurants to put bigger pieces in, but that was the only thing missing from this chowder. It is a great choice if you want to sit at the bar, have a drink, and talk to some of the locals.

The word is out

If you are reading our blog, you may have already stayed with us and experienced the Captain's House Inn. Along with our article in the Boston Globe in June, we have just been mentioned as one of the places to stay in Chatham Mass. by the Wall Street Journal (see article here) and the August issue of Travel and Leisure (see article here).

If you usually book year after year, book early. Remember we do not take deposits until January, so it can't hurt to in advance.