The Red Shed Guidebook!
Food scene
Liz’s is one of the best spots in Ptown! It doesn’t hurt that they’re a 2-3 minute walk from our house. Friendliest staff, open year-round with amazing rotation of food specials to boot. If they have bread pudding on the dessert menu it’s a MUST. I suggest making a reservation as they are usually quite busy - they do breakfast lunch and dinner, along with offering takeout.
48 locals recommend
Liz's Cafe Anybody's Bar
31 Bradford StLiz’s is one of the best spots in Ptown! It doesn’t hurt that they’re a 2-3 minute walk from our house. Friendliest staff, open year-round with amazing rotation of food specials to boot. If they have bread pudding on the dessert menu it’s a MUST. I suggest making a reservation as they are usually quite busy - they do breakfast lunch and dinner, along with offering takeout.
Jimmy’s is a true gem tucked away on Commercial street, toward the west end, with water views and an incredible menu. The grilled oysters are perfection, and you definitely want to book your table in advance as they are small and very popular with locals and tourists alike.
49 locals recommend
Jimmy's HideAway
179 Commercial StJimmy’s is a true gem tucked away on Commercial street, toward the west end, with water views and an incredible menu. The grilled oysters are perfection, and you definitely want to book your table in advance as they are small and very popular with locals and tourists alike.
A must-stop for happy hour as their views of the harbor are unrivaled during sunset. As such, it can be tough to get a spot.. more or less first come first serve. smaller parties with some patience will usually not have a problem, though.
Meals here are also fabulous (a little pricey) - can’t go wrong here!!
80 locals recommend
The Red Inn
15 Commercial StA must-stop for happy hour as their views of the harbor are unrivaled during sunset. As such, it can be tough to get a spot.. more or less first come first serve. smaller parties with some patience will usually not have a problem, though.
Meals here are also fabulous (a little pricey) - can’t go wrong here!!
Victor’s is the next closest restaurant after Liz’s. Great scene with good seafood and drinks - highly recommend!
38 locals recommend
Victor's
175 Bradford Street ExtVictor’s is the next closest restaurant after Liz’s. Great scene with good seafood and drinks - highly recommend!
Located on the opposite side of town on the East End, Stranger & Saints is another great restaurant with cool vibes and great drinks / food! If you like Mezcal, get a Smoke on the Bay.
33 locals recommend
Strangers & Saints
404 Commercial StLocated on the opposite side of town on the East End, Stranger & Saints is another great restaurant with cool vibes and great drinks / food! If you like Mezcal, get a Smoke on the Bay.
Tucked away on Commercial - we only discovered Front Street recently and it’s a solid choice for those looking to avoid the touristy spots! Call in advance to make a reservation.
39 locals recommend
Front Street Restaurant
230 Commercial StTucked away on Commercial - we only discovered Front Street recently and it’s a solid choice for those looking to avoid the touristy spots! Call in advance to make a reservation.
Fast Casual
For meals when you don’t want to have a full service waiter.. or when you want to grab stuff for the beach!
Excellent spot if you don’t feel like cooking or sitting down for a meal - they offer online ordering and it’s a quick 5 minute drive from the house, or about a 15 minute walk!
We love their salmon bagel for a quick and affordable breakfast before an active day, but they have great sandwiches too!
52 locals recommend
Far Land Provisions
150 Bradford StExcellent spot if you don’t feel like cooking or sitting down for a meal - they offer online ordering and it’s a quick 5 minute drive from the house, or about a 15 minute walk!
We love their salmon bagel for a quick and affordable breakfast before an active day, but they have great sandwiches too!
Similar to far land provisions, great spot for a quick bite (or drink) with a more casual vibe. Canteen’s biggest asset is their massive beach out back, which is hidden from view as you walk by on Commercial. They have a great Frose for those imbibing, and the lobster roll is solid!
79 locals recommend
The Canteen
225 Commercial StSimilar to far land provisions, great spot for a quick bite (or drink) with a more casual vibe. Canteen’s biggest asset is their massive beach out back, which is hidden from view as you walk by on Commercial. They have a great Frose for those imbibing, and the lobster roll is solid!
Relish is also a stone’s throw from the house, just down and around the bend (to the right, away from town) on Commercial street. Good coffee& breakfast sandwiches, pre-made sandwiches and salads for lunch (along with made to order) along with a full bakery for those with a sweet tooth. Super friendly staff as well!
20 locals recommend
Relish Bakery & Sandwich Shop
93 Commercial StRelish is also a stone’s throw from the house, just down and around the bend (to the right, away from town) on Commercial street. Good coffee& breakfast sandwiches, pre-made sandwiches and salads for lunch (along with made to order) along with a full bakery for those with a sweet tooth. Super friendly staff as well!
Similar to Relish, great spot for sandwiches on the days you might picnic on Long Point, rent a boat with Flyers, etc.
11 locals recommend
Pop+Dutch
147 Commercial StSimilar to Relish, great spot for sandwiches on the days you might picnic on Long Point, rent a boat with Flyers, etc.
Sightseeing / Stuff to Do
If your group enjoys boating, Flyers is an excellent spot to rent a boat for the day and see Provincetown from the water! You’ll want to make sure to have snacks / food / sunscreen / beverages to bring along.
Pro tip: To make this excursion more affordable, get together a larger group of 8-10 folks… start socializing at Tea! Also, we suggest calling a day or two in advance to make the reservation!
19 locals recommend
Flyer's Boat Rental
131 Commercial StIf your group enjoys boating, Flyers is an excellent spot to rent a boat for the day and see Provincetown from the water! You’ll want to make sure to have snacks / food / sunscreen / beverages to bring along.
Pro tip: To make this excursion more affordable, get together a larger group of 8-10 folks… start socializing at Tea! Also, we suggest calling a day or two in advance to make the reservation!
Easy walk from the house all the way west on Commercial Street, right by the Provincetown Inn. Beautiful views and a small adventure to walk the breakwater to Long Point Beach / Lighthouse. You could pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon on the other side!
24 locals recommend
Provincetown Causeway
Easy walk from the house all the way west on Commercial Street, right by the Provincetown Inn. Beautiful views and a small adventure to walk the breakwater to Long Point Beach / Lighthouse. You could pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon on the other side!
Biking the dunes is a great way to sweat off that hangover! At just 6.6-miles in total, this bike trail isn't too long, but is still home to amazing views. After your ride, you can cool off at the nearby beaches.
We offer 2 bikes with the house for a small charge (please message us if interested!) and additional bikes can be rented from Ptown Bikes which is only a few doors down to the East. Also Gale Force Bikes to the west!
No matter what time of year you take this bike trail, it's beautiful every time. Whether it be the spring flowers or fall foliage, it can't be beat.
More info here: https://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/province-lands-bike-trail.html
7 locals recommend
Dunes of the Provincelands
Biking the dunes is a great way to sweat off that hangover! At just 6.6-miles in total, this bike trail isn't too long, but is still home to amazing views. After your ride, you can cool off at the nearby beaches.
We offer 2 bikes with the house for a small charge (please message us if interested!) and additional bikes can be rented from Ptown Bikes which is only a few doors down to the East. Also Gale Force Bikes to the west!
No matter what time of year you take this bike trail, it's beautiful every time. Whether it be the spring flowers or fall foliage, it can't be beat.
More info here: https://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/province-lands-bike-trail.html
Drinks!
PTown brewing company is in the center of town on Bradford St, an amazing spot for beer, bites, games & socializing! Indoor and outdoor seating as well.
12 locals recommend
Provincetown Brewing Co.
141 Bradford StPTown brewing company is in the center of town on Bradford St, an amazing spot for beer, bites, games & socializing! Indoor and outdoor seating as well.
Tea Dance is a daily ritual in Ptown from 4-7pm! You can pay for a single pass or purchase a weekly pass, which makes sense if you plan on going at least 3 times during your visit.
Cash only but ATMs are available.
55 locals recommend
Boatslip Resort & Beach Club
161 Commercial StTea Dance is a daily ritual in Ptown from 4-7pm! You can pay for a single pass or purchase a weekly pass, which makes sense if you plan on going at least 3 times during your visit.
Cash only but ATMs are available.
Great views from this spot tucked away off Commercial! Also friendly staff and strong drinks.
30 locals recommend
Harbor Lounge
359 Commercial StGreat views from this spot tucked away off Commercial! Also friendly staff and strong drinks.
Live Music is the name of the game at Tin Pan Alley - usually between 6-9pm! They have a full menu for meals as well, fyi.
17 locals recommend
Tin Pan Alley
269 Commercial StLive Music is the name of the game at Tin Pan Alley - usually between 6-9pm! They have a full menu for meals as well, fyi.
Shipwreck Lounge @ Brass Key Guesthouse
10 Carver StSuper chill vibe with a fire pit.