Chatham Squire in Chatham

487 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, United States

★★★★☆
(1565 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Dance club Karaoke Live music venue

About

License plates line the walls at this convivial haunt, boasting classic pub fare & occasional music.

Website
thesquire.com
Address
487 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633, United States
Plus Code
M2HV+V5 Chatham, Massachusetts, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Monday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Thursday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Friday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM–1 AM

Services

Service options
Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Great beer selection Great cocktails Great wine list Live music Sport
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Comfort food Late-night food Quick bite Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Historic Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Tourists Transgender safe space University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

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Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
1565 reviews

Most Mentioned

clam chowder (43) bartender (43) lobster bisque (32) lobster roll (29) cape (26) license plates (18) tavern (16) fried clams (10) quahog (8) steamers (7)
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354
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148
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★★★★★
October 24, 2024

The best way to eat scallops is: no flour golden fried… you will find the sweetness of it. Super fresh Super friendly staff Have to visit this restaurant.

★★★★
October 2, 2024

really fun spot in chatham and one of the only ones that stays open late. a huge variety of crowds that go here to enjoy the live music or have some drinks. cool atmosphere and decoration. would recommend if you are looking to have a fun night out on the cape.

★★★
September 26, 2024

The burrata salvaged the rest of the meal. Clam strips were really gummy and off, fish tacos seemed sour. Chicken pesto was decent but couldn't make up for the rest. Waitress seemed like she couldn't care less about us. Unfortunate experience.

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

The Squire is a beloved staple in Chatham, offering a refreshing escape from the more upscale spots in town. With its great music and cold drinks, it's the perfect place to unwind. A visit to Chatham isn't complete without a stop at the Squire. We always indulge in their delicious oysters, and the clam chowder is outstanding. It's a welcoming spot that captures the heart of Chatham and keeps us coming back every time.

★★★★★
August 1, 2024

Place was good. Lobstah roll was good. I should have gotten the salad though. O rings were good. Kids got chicken tenders no complains. Wife got rib tips. Tasted like charcoal cooked. Cook medium as asked. My highlight was the Castillo. I had to share with my son who's 9. It's lobster bisque mixed with new England clam chowder. Absolutely the best idea ever. I'd go back again.

★★★★★
July 30, 2024

Having grown up on the Cape this is must stop. The atmospheres lively, the staff is super friendly and the food is delicious! Always on point and fresh! Kid friendly and adult friendly! You won't be disappointed whether you try the hot lobster roll or the cold lobster roll!

★★
July 29, 2024

My “chicken tacos” was meh. Not sure but the Chicken tasted like canned chicken or Tyson frozen chicken- it has that taste that you just know. It was edible, didn’t wow. Son’s fish taco was alright. Good batter. I’ve eaten here off season and it was delish back then. Could be the summer crowd. Fast service, waiter was good. It was just Nostalgia to eat here. Maybe other food options were a better choice than Tacos. 🌮

★★★★★
June 9, 2024

- Food: Try the fried clams. Very fresh and delicious - Bartenders were awesome; very attentive for such a popular and busy place - Has an older tavern vibe; definitely worth a visit if you’re in Chatham

December 7, 2024

The absolute worst meal I have ever had. I ordered the fish tacos. All I tasted was the excess processed cheese. Awful. No pico de gallo, no avocado, no veggies of any kind no crema. Just the fish and processed cheese. The restaurant was dirty. Everyone was pleasant. The food is just terrible.

November 30, 2024

We stopped by the Squire the day before Thanksgiving with family from out of town. We ordered stuffed Quahogs and to our surprise they showed up looking like they were served out of an ice cream scoop without a shell. We were shocked. As long time Cape Codders we have never had a stuffed Quahog served to us that was not in the shell. Additionally it was extremely gummy. The gumminess along with no shell made me realize they must be serving chopped quahogs chopped from a bucket rather than fresh quahogs they chopped on their own. The waitress said they were out of shells but three days later my brother went to meet a friend for a drink and he saw the same quahogs being served. Beware of the Squire Quahog.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Authentic Cape Cod pub! Food is good, but not great. Great bar crowd! Fun atmosphere!! Food

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

We loved this place. This was our first visit to Chatham, and our friend and host had enthusiastically recommended it. The clam chowder was arguably the best Ive had, and the rest of the seafood feast was great-- shrimp and calamari appetizers, and fish and chips with a deftly poured Guinness. Our server, Maya, was superb; she went out of her way to make our evening welcoming and fun.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Nice little bar and restaurant. Little neck clams were perfect!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great place to relax and enjoy great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Cute local pub. Food was good.

★★★
November 21, 2024

Ate at the bar. Bartender service was great but, food was disappointing. The french onion soup was extremely salty and, the chicken caesar rollup was very soggy and bland. The meal was saved by the fries which were excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Guinness and lobster rolls. What a combination! Food was excellent!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Really amazing food and service!! Had the lobster bisque, coconut shrimp and the Ruben sandwich! 10/10!

November 21, 2024

Stopped in with a party of 6, waited, waited, waited, waited, waited,waited, waited, continued to wait, no eye contact, not one employee acknowledged us. I get it, places are short on staff but when I ask one of their employees , how long is the wait, he ignored me. Finally, I said, Will someone be able to seat us shortly, the same guy shrugged his shoulders and said you can go somewhere else if you want. ( and we sure did) Having worked in many restaurants in the past, I find his behavior and response unprofessional and rude. Really poor customer service. All someone had to do was give us eye contact and minimally say, well be right with you. I wont be back, EVER! BTW, WHAT A DIFFERENCE ACROSS THE STREET AT THE GOOSE! WAAAY BETTER STAFF and ATMOSPHERE!

★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Best lobster busque!!! And steamers! Awesome atmosphere! Nice selection of beer!!! Best bartenders and servers!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

A Chatham Staple

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Food was fine, chowder and calamari was tasty, for sure, but nothing you cant get everywhere else on cape. Service was not good. Waitress seemed disinterested, forgot multiple items and beer, then blamed the bartenders for being distracted. We went at 2:30 on a Sunday so its not like it was peak dinnertime. Very meh experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Typical American restaurant where many locals come to eat. The prices are ok. Water and small, delicious rolls are included in the price. Gladly again.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Lobster Ravioli was the best meal Ive had in a long time. Delicious.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Whether youre stopping by for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or enjoying evening entertainment, the Chatham Squire delivers a memorable experience. Its combination of delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent service captures the essence of Cape Cod dining. The Chatham Squire stands out as a cherished destination on Cape Cod, combining good food, great service, and an inviting atmosphere that beckons visitors to return time and again. Be sure to stop by during your next trip to Chatham for a taste of this iconic local gem!

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

First trip to Chatham hasn t been a culinary delight. I had the $30 fried flounder. It was mediocre at best but for the cost, it failed. The poor staff just had no idea how to do their jobs but they were pleasant. The mixed drinks had to go back. My wife had fish tacos and enjoyed them. Overall, this was a C+ eating experience at a B+ price. Won t return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Best Clam Chowder on the Cape. Classic Cape atmosphere, very much a locals haunt. I mean come on... Who doesnt like whole-belly clams and a locally brewed beer?

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Great tavern food. French onion soup and French dip sandwiches were fantastic. Great music later in the evening too.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Cool spot to have a drink or two and enjoy the scenery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

A perennial stop for the best chowder on Cape Cod! We always eat on the bar side for the atmosphere I love their smoked blue fish. Well be back next year. Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and dont seem to mind the mess. Tip accordingly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Loved it. Great atmosphere and great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Loud music makes it tough to talk while eating dinner with friends.(On the bar side)

October 21, 2024

This place is trash.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Kinda eclectic inside. We sat at the bar. I had the lobster ravioli and my husband had the seafood stew. Both were phenomenal!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Cool local mainstay pub with good food and fun atmosphere but can get crowded late in evening.

★★★
September 21, 2024

Outdoor seating wasnt bad at all. Server was helpful but kitchen took forever to make a simple burger. Drinks didnt seem to have much booze in them despite ordering doubles.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The quintessential Cape Cod pub in the heart of downtown Chatham

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great location and lots of food options. Had the steak tacos which were great! Wait staff were busy but attentive. Always busy and VERY crowded at night.

September 21, 2024

What s the reason for younger adults (still 21+) with real IDs, getting treated with less respect and decency?

September 21, 2024

30+ minutes waiting for a drink and noticed the bartenders serving others who arrived after I did

★★★
September 21, 2024

Nice dining room and friendly staff, just let down by the food unfortunately. We had the clam chowder was quite nice to be fair and the chicken wings were okay (but not crispy or flavoursome enough) but the steamed clams were a real disappointment - they arrived in a dry bowl and barely warm and were accompanied with a bowl of completely bland oil or butter- I couldn t tell which. The clams were over cooked, so quite rubbery, and had absolutely no flavour. Such a shame as the claims themselves were of such high quality and cooking them well is such a simply process. The dish is quite expensive and it is as easy to cook them well as it is to cook them poorly, so why cook them poorly?

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great old fashioned place to hang. Licence plates are amazing. A great place to visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

French dip ..... Mmmmm

September 21, 2024

We were treated like second class citizens. The bartender was a complete jerk. We will not be back!

★★
September 21, 2024

We didn t have a bad time here, but the customer service and communication needs to improve. The bar has a sports bar feel, and we asked if Thursday Night Football would be on, and when the game was about to start they said we don t have that . Not a problem, but the staff needs to know that and communicate that to customers asking in advance.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great to find a thriving pub in a pricey seaside neighborhood. Very comfortable atmosphere.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Outdated and mixed results.. salad was good, but clam chowder had too much grit... clams not cleaned sufficiently. Never got beverage serviced. Teen / young adult staff worked so hard to avoid coming to the table to fill water, check on meal, etc. Parking: Bad kind of fish odor upon entering...

★★
September 21, 2024

Cheeseburger, undercooked too rare. Roll was stale. Server was fine, but by himself in the Tavern. Chowder was good, but unimpressed with food over the years Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

friendly atmosphere and great end to our last night in the cape.

August 21, 2024

4 hour wait? Place was obnoxiously loud as well.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Tavern side is AWESOME. Good bar food, fun atmosphere, good service. French Dip sandwich is great. Been coming here for years. Will continue coming here for years.

August 21, 2024

Scallops were the texture of pencil erasers, linguini with clams was watery with a quarter of the clams empty, and took 10+ minutes to see a waiter and had to ask multiple times if they were coming by throughout dinner

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

It s an institution. Get the lobster bisque - best in cape. Don t take reservations and won t seat you until everyone is there so just be smarter than the average tourist.

★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was very good I recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Never had a bad time here

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

There are bars that have a good atmosphere. There are bars that have good food. The Chatham Squire has great food with a great atmosphere. The menu selection is incredible.

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

There is a lot of atmosphere but the food is nothing special and it is too busy to be served well

August 21, 2024

Went there for food and it was good went there later in evening with a bunch of friends of different ages for drinks ,like around 10 pm and I got in with ID check but when I went to order the head bartender decided without scanning my id that it was a fake (it s not) and was going to keep it which would have been bad because how am I supposed to get home because it s a real id and I need to fly back home. I almost wish they called the cops so they could scan it and show them it was real and they were wrong. One guy managed to ruin my night because he decided my id was fake just by looking at it. He didn t even look at me just my id.

August 21, 2024

The workers here are the absolute WORST WORST WORST.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great Pub with very vivacious and fun atmosphere. Clam chowder was spectacular!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Fun little bar. We just had drinks.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Very crowded even on a Tuesday at 1:00, there was a 25 minute wait for a table

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Solid restaurant with nice, accommodating servers. Only giving 4 out of 5 stars cause multiple menu items were unavailable and I didnt love my friend shrimp (which I chose instead of fried clam strips cause they were out). Wasnt bad and Id consider going again, but I wouldnt go out of my way for it. Chowder and lobster bisque was good, but other places do it better. Wife liked the steamed clams. The mixed drinks were really good, though. My party ordered extras of the Painkiller and Pink Lemonade mixed drinks. I hear there is live entertainment most nights, so if thats your scene I think youll enjoy it. Parking: Parking stinks at lunchtime. Found a spot after circling a free public lot for 15 minutes. Kid-friendliness: Kids menu

August 21, 2024

We have been going to the Squire for many years. Last week we had terrible food and they were out of items that our table wanted. We are done there until they improve. So disappointed!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Such a fun spot in downtown. Great atmosphere and bartenders. Delicious chowder and lobster roll. 10/10

August 21, 2024

I opened a tab at the bar with out them checking my ID. Spent 100 dollars on drinks, then they kicked me out for not having my ID. Chicks were bad. Service was worse.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Really fun spot for classic Cape Cod seafood, beach cocktails, and beer. Fried scallops were awesome. Parking: No dedicated restaurant parking Kid-friendliness: Noisy space so most baby noises blend in. Have nice high chairs. Do have a kids menu, but many regular menu items are also reasonable for kids (though huge).

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Friendly staff. The place is not so nice, not too clean. The bathrooms have limited space, making it uncomfortable to pee. Wheelchair accessibility: It is not recommended for folks with mobility issues

★★
August 21, 2024

All 5 of us ordered the steak and only 1 was made correctly. I ordered mine medium and it came out well done, I sent it back and they gave me medium rare. Not satisfied. Overrated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great restaurant and tavern. Tried the burgers and Cuban sandwich. Both were delicious. Nice little tavern for a late night cocktail if you re out and about Chatham. Give them a try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Nice drinks and friendly staff. Go see Ashley!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The best place for food and entertainment on cape cod!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Came with two tired toddlers but still great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

This place was awesome. Must get the calamari! So fresh and tasty!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Very attentive bartender. Typical bar food. Cool atmosphere and a fun place to hang out.

★★★
July 21, 2024

Worst service we ve had in a long time. Bread plates were literally thrown on our table. Lobster bisque had no lobster, drinks weren t mixed. Ciopino was good. We wouldn t come back.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

These might be the top 3 mozzarella sticks I ve ever had in my entire life. Their drinks are great, the staff are friendly. But I ll dream about these mozzarella sticks from time to time.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

The food was really good. Great atmosphere. Our poor server was absolutely terrible. Hopefully she was just having an off night.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We sat at the bar to avoid a wait for a table. Bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered the pork tacos, the Big Mic burger and the calamari. Everything was yummy! The vibe was fun and staff seemed happy to be there! Definitely would make a return visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

One of my favorite places

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Been

July 21, 2024

Told 20 minute wait it was almost 4 times that with very few on the list ahead of us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

A Chatham icon since 1968, the Chatham Squire is a must-visit when you find yourself on the elbow of Cape Cod! This place is charming, not 1 square inch of the walls and ceiling are not decorated with some sort of sign, patch, sticker etc. and you know that everyone who walked through this door has a memorable story of their time there. Whether you visit for a drink, their New England fare, live music or just to experience the local culture, you can t miss the Squire! & what better beer to order than one brewed less than 11 miles away by Devils Purse Brewing, the Squire Lager is an American Lager that is crisp, drinkable and refreshing with a tinge of natural sea salt (or maybe that was just in the Cape air)

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Best spot around for fresh oysters! Clam chowdah is excellent as well. Always great service, food, and drinks. There most likely will be a decently long wait because it is that popular. Highly recommend this spot!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Top notch place at the cape. The mad rush for tables when they open is exciting and fun, but not for everyone.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Honestly dont come here for the food its very bland and nearly everything frozen. Its really more of a bar scene. Its been around forever. All types come here gets a bit wild at night. Just dont expect a good meal.

★★★★
July 21, 2024

Ate here on 6/28. This is a quintessential Cape Cod diner. Old school diner with great classic options, including many seafood dishes. Service was great, food came out quickly, and was very good. The chowder and shrimp were the standouts. Good beer selection.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Emily was one of the best waitress s we ve ever had. We had 5 children with us and she was so patient. She checked in often and made sure we were well taken care of. The food was great! We ll definitely be back!

★★★
July 21, 2024

Great chowder the rest is just ok. Used to be much better

★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Cute place snooty customers (cape cod). Oysters were fresh! Calamari was tender!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Eggs Benedict and the blueberry pancakes are awesome

★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The shellfish dishes were well overpriced $35 for Steamers and $25 for Mussa LS Steamers up to standard m u s s e l s below par would not hurry back

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The 50/50 of lobster bisque and clam chowder was fantastic. The bisque was a little more to my taste and I bought a bowl to go for later. Very good, friendly service and fun atmosphere. Lots of vanity license plates to read in the bar area.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

If old school (1970 s) middle class boating is for you, then go for it. You will not be disappointed by the heavy food and strong drinks. Combined with great service and reasonable prices, you are almost guaranteed to have a great time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Service was great. My daughter liked the Fishwich and fries. Tuna Poke was very good. Drinks were great!

June 21, 2024

Over priced, terrible vibe, unfriendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Our last dinner in town and it was outstanding!!

★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Loud and bro-y for Memorial Day weekend. Maybe its not always like that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Seemed to have a mix of locals and tourists. The Half n half chowder n bisque is amazing. Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Downtown near shops. Extensive menu. Historic area.

June 21, 2024

Terribly rude staff. My friends and I came to the area and tried to get drinks with dinner. They bent my REAL id and my friends to the point where we have to get new ones. The manager was unbelievably rude and unprofessional. Extremely bad experience.

June 21, 2024

My friends and I are from out of state and went here for dinner. As we first got seated the booth we sat at was wet and sticky and I got something stuck on my new pants and the rest of the booth was overall just dirty. We were hungry and decided to stay and just request a new table and the server told us that the table was clean and that we couldn t move tables. We asked if we could at least get a rag to clean off the table and while the server was gone we watched the manager come out from the back (stating they were the manager) and scream at a table near us without even having a conversation with them first while they were trying to be compliant. Said manager then came over to us later about our table said that we re being unreasonable and that a group of people like your kind will ever be satisfied. Overall HORRIBLE experience and for a setting where consumer service is their profession it was absolutely terrible and I wouldn t recommend anyone go there unless you want to be berated by the staff.

Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Absolutely terrible service. I just wanted a beer after a long day of work and they bent my ID in half. Im 30 years old and just because Im from Maine they assumed it was fake.

June 21, 2024

I was here with my friends to enjoy some drinks on Saturday 6/8 and the boy working at the door insisted my friend s ID was a fake (it is not). This experience was incredibly uncomfortable, unpleasant, and frankly embarrassing.

June 21, 2024

Managers were extremely rude and even bent my license because they thought it was fake . dont go here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Didnt eat and didnt see anyone eating. Live band night and the place is designed for a fun night out with a bunch of friends. Highly recommend.

June 21, 2024

The hostess was very nice and seated us right away for lunch. We sat there for 20 minutes and not one server greeted us at all, took our drink order or anything. So we left. Easy evaluation. You don t do anything, you get 1 star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We loved this place the chowder is THE best ever! The tuna sandwich was huge and delicious two waiters and a waitress are siblings and they are adorable! And the KEY LIME PIE!!! OMG! I almost cried it was so good. Oh and the tavern from Summer Catch, so Cool!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Loved our meals at the Chatham Squire. Our waitress was great about getting answers to our questions due to food allergies. Highly recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

When we walked in everyone was so friendly. We walked in to Jeff on the saxophone. We went for dinner and it was a perfect place for some pub food. Waiter very knowledgeable and friendly food was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Had a good experience here seeing a band, little hard to get a drink but other than that would highly recommend and they have great burgers

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great place to take the wife shopping!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Off season but a solid lunch. Lobster bisque was just right and the fish and chips had a light coating and perfectly cooked fries. Overall a great choice.

★★★
April 21, 2024

The food is ok I got the hamburger and it was not bad and while you sit there are 1000s of license plates funny ones or not but I did hate the bathrooms because the door to the stall was up to your knees and to sum it up its not that bad :)

★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

A very kind staff but the vegetarian Burger wasn t available so I took a Caesar wrap without chicken on the advice of the waitress but there was only salad and croutons in it... Too bad...

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great place for a drink in Chatham. Super friendly service, reasonable prices, pretty good food. Recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Vegetarian options: Somewhat limited vegetarian options Food

April 21, 2024

Not the same place I remember, Clams and chowder use to be delicious. I guess it changed ownership, figures. Pretty bad

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Decent pub style menu. Sandy was pretty decent. Brownie was good. The atmosphere was pumping on a Friday night especially next door

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

You go to the Squire for the atmosphere and the food. Its always an experience to go there. Food is good. Had the fish and chips. Excellent. Sat in the bar for lunch, where the bartenders are very friendly and attentive. Only con is the bar seats are so uncomfortable. But, overall I still like the Squire and its vibe.

★★★
April 21, 2024

Average all around. Food okay. A little too pricey foe what you get.

★★★
April 21, 2024

I dont ever leave negative reviews but I had the worst hamburger Ive ever had in my life. I ordered medium rare and it came out medium-well. I sent it back and the next one was closer to medium rare but completely flavorless. Not sure whats happening there but...how do you make a bad hamburger?? Ill go back for a beer but there are better venues for food. Food has definitely declined with new ownership. :( (I also had a grilled chicken sandwich earlier in the week that had a good-sized bone in the filet.) Love the music scene though! The Boston Naturals and The Grab Brothers are awesome!

★★★★
March 21, 2024

I wish I could give 5 stars, however this restaurant like so many others have ruined a local favorite by making it exclusively gluten free. I applaud any restaurant that chooses to include gluten free options. However if I am paying $45 for fried seafood I expect real breading not some alternative for which the staff can not even tell me the ingredients list. It tasted like grease and black pepper, and the texture was soggy and gritty. The fries and cole slaw were wonderful though so they have that going for them. Everyone else at my tables food was good just not mine which accouted for half the bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The best lobster roll Ive ever eaten. Greg is a legend, the place is delicious and as he advised us, its better to eat at the counter. If you pass through Chatham you absolutely must not miss it

March 21, 2024

As a local in the off season I will say one of my WORST LUNCHES EVER!!!! A fish sandwich for $18, that was part of a tail, that was served on an English muffin? 3 Oz at best, thumbs down. Ashley the barmaid was gemrmm

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Love it! A must to visit on the Cape! Excellent Pub! Will come back for Trivia, Pool, and Live Music . Enjoyed my first Quahog with a delicious Guinness! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Great pub - Id definitely recommend stopping by.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The food was very good and tasty.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Squire is a mainstay for me and my family. Friendly staff and yummy food. Trivia the other night was fun! Live music brings out a crowd and dancing. Both sides (restaurant/bar) are a must while visiting. Vegetarian options: Caesar salad, French Onion Soup, veg burger, at least one veg special on menu clearly labeled. Fries are always delicious.

February 21, 2024

Will not go back waitress was totally horrible got half my order told the server he said Ill check he checked said be right out it never showed up waitress never came back was probably out back getting high the only time she came back was to ask any thing else I said the bill and manager and she even sucked guess what zero tip

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The baked cod is excellent. And the bar, last one standing for the locals to be locals.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Fun bar with solid pub food. We went for the live music.

★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Entertainment was good. Bar is ok but the food at the restaurant was less than average.

★★
February 21, 2024

I have been coming here for 30 + years. The Squire is an institution but it is clearly not the same spot it was. They panned off an over batch of kids meat tomato sauce as tomato soup to serve with a grilled cheese. Everything was cold, microwaved, frozen multiple times. Very poor quality yet still $100 + for two. New ownership has dropped the ball on icon.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

The Squire is truly a one-of-a-kind spot! While the food was quite enjoyable, its really the ambiance that steals the show. They offer a solid array of beer options, perfectly catering to casual hangouts rather than fancier outings. I had a chance to sample their oysters which were delicious, and while the clams were a bit on the chewy side, they didnt disappoint in terms of flavor. So if youre seeking a laid-back spot with a unique vibe and tasty fare, Id definitely recommend giving The Squire a visit - its an experience worth checking out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

So dont bother reading any of the other reviews. All you need to know is locals love this place, if you wanna have a good time dont pass up on this gem. Alright enough of the boring stuff. Theres two broads in there by the name or Morgan and Molly and youll be rethinking your marriage these girls are so hot. (Dont worry ladies they got a silver fox in there by the name of Greg). Anyways youve read enough, you get the point. Go in there and check it out and if it sucks down vote my rating but I promise youll love it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Huge prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Great bar. Friendly staff. Lovely place to meet and have a chat.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Always a must go to when in Chatham.. great times!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really good food and drinks and the staff are very personable and attentive.

December 21, 2023

Bartender literally said if youre not tipping you can go somewhere else.

December 21, 2023

Bartenders attitude was so rude. When i was there one of the male bartender told me your friends did not tip me if you are not gonna tip me also you can go another place How it is possible?! I do not have to tip him if he treats me well i would like to tip him tho. He was so rude at that time i asked him did you said that right i was not wrong and he told me correct i said that It must be joke because there is no explenation to that attitude. I am not recommending this place. I heard so many bad things about this place but i could not imagine that.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best clam chowder on Cape Cod!! A really fun and bustling spot for a casual meal on a weekend. You ll likely wait to get a table but it s worth it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We don t go the the Squire for the food but for the atmosphere and nostalgia.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Just to busy. People on top of people

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What a find! I walked in literally 7 minutes to close (of the kitchen), but was able to get an amazing steak tips appeziter, and really flavorful, plentiful steamers. The steak was perfectly done and the veggies so crispy, and delicious! The steamers had a Ln excellent texture, but they sure had a few grains of sand them too. Big thanks to Nina for making me true, authentic Old Fashioned that lifted my spirits.

December 21, 2023

Tourist trap

December 21, 2023

We have bin comming here for more than 25 years, first time the service at the bar was just u acsepratable! We had to wait for food for ever!

★★★
December 21, 2023

Hasnt changed in the last 40 years. Love the licence plates. Only real bar in town. Centrally located. I liked the crab cakes. My friend didnt. The bartender was rude even by Mass standards.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Frustrating to see a sea of polos and expensive button ups where the local fishermen used to spend their nights. Baked cod was a small portion for a high price. Gentrified to hell like a lot of places on Cape, sadly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Outside lunch. Dog friendly. Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Everyone loves this place!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Time marches on, but the Chatham Squire remains the same salty destination for good old-fashioned fun and shenanigans. One of the highlights is the late night dancing, where it doesnt matter who you are or how old you are. The crowd is just happy as a bunch of clams dancing the night away together. You can always count on a fun night out at the Squire- and maybe even a pop up limbo contest if youre lucky!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Yea its real nice here. Especially since they stay open when a bunch of the lightweight restaurants on the cape close for the season. This place is great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love Chatham Bars Inn! My fav place in Chatham Food

★★
December 21, 2023

$24 for chicken parm and its not even chicken breast, reconstituted chicken pieces you get for $2 in the supermarket frozen section. Fries were also catering ones, not home made. Service was good. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

50/50 bowl was delicious, great selection of beers. Nice atmosphere, everyone having a good time

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food. Servers were helpful and kind, even with special requests. Try it. Dietary restrictions: Kit hen was very obliging to special requests.

December 21, 2023

Buyer beware! The amount charged to my credit card was different from my copy of the physical paper receipt. I called the establishment and spoke to the back-office person, and they said they will research the issue. The issue is that I purchased two drinks totaling $32 and added a tip of $4 totaling $36 and that is what my copy of the paper receipt supported. The amount charged to my credit card was $50. Next, I received a notification from my credit card company that a credit of $14 was processed. Again, I called the back-office person and reiterated that I would like a photo of their paper copy of the receipt. She said, it could not be found and must be lost. How convenient! If this happened once, then it probably has happened many more times. I feel I was scammed, and the server should be held accountable. I asked for a call from the GM and as of, yet my phone has been silent. I hope this hasnt happened to you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was amazingly delicious, the service was great, the drinks were lit, and the not too loud live music topped it all off! Our server Kyle was on top of everything and great with suggestions, had calamari, clam chowder, oysters, baked cod, and lobster ravioli!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fun place pretty bad food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Our bartender was amazing. I wish I knew his name but he was so friendly and funny. He had a bar full and still managed to make sure he kept up with everyone in a timely manor. The vibe of this place is awesome as well. We ordered food to go, the food was ok for bar food. I will go back if ever back in town.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

WILL NOT VISIT AGAIN. Recently visited the Chatham Squire on a Friday afternoon in October. Place was crowded, so we sat at the bar. Received our food, one beverage and that was just about the last we saw of either of the 2 individuals tending bar. That being said, I tipped 15%, not my usual 20%. Imagine my SHOCK when my credit card emails us 3 days later, asking if we left a 52% tip!! Called the restaurant 3 times, was promised that either Shannon or Fatima would return my call, then after a week of no return calls, finally called our credit card company to dispute the charge. IF you have to eat here, pay in CASH to avoid the frustration and aggravation!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

When my Foot Goes Up it goes up Although I did Not get food I know It s com ci Com ca

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always a wait, always worth it! STEAMERS! They never taste as good anywhere else. Been coming here for 30+ years!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love the dark ambience. Food was absolutely delicious especially the lobster roll. Service was great!! Highly recommend. Drinks are outstanding

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nothing fancy, but a quintessential Cape bar/restaurant. Great comfort food, friendly/efficient service and good choice of craft beer!