Cape Cod’s coolest dining destinations
by Patrick Flanary
Photos by: Kjeld Mahoney
This intimate art gallery and cocktail bar goes all-in on small plates. Here, it’s about the sharables, from gluten-free Mediterranean flatbreads to BBQ tofu bowls.
Plant-based options are a priority for Executive Chef Nicci Tripp, a former vegan, whose conscious kitchen accommodates all diets and disciplines. During our visit, head chef Syd Walkinshaw rolled jackfruit sushi while her brother, Jayden, crafted a lineup of mocktails.
The Seal opened in 2021, a perfect complement to owner Chris Wilson’s other Jarves Street eateries: The Belfry Inn & Bistro and Next Door Burger Bar.
FLAVOR:
In a word: inclusive. Featuring a robust roster of vegan delights as well as salmon and tuna dishes. “It’s not your usual Cape Cod restaurant,” Wilson says. Nothing wrong with that.
VIBE:
A chill, neighborhood atmosphere with exposed brick and live music. Best seat in the house? Pick from one of the eight surrounding the baby grand piano.
