Yarmouth House

Yarmouth House is a family owned an operated restaurant that has been a presence on Cape Cod for over two decades. They provide consistently delicious meals and top notch service in a warm relaxed atmosphere. After visiting with Dad and the puppies - Adam, Mom and grabbed seats at the bar where we were graciously welcomed by the bartender and a few minutes later greeted by the manager, Ted Zambelis. You can't miss him bustling about the dining room, welcoming regulars and out-of-towners with a firm handshake and a smile.

The bartender prepared an olive oil infusion in front of us, later topping it with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and serving alongside it a bread basket.

Adam and I both started with an excellent Lobster Bisque ($8.50). The velvety soup was loaded with chunks of lobster. I'm talking whole fresh claws of succulent meat. This bisque is  plentiful and hearty.From the hors d'oeuvres menu, this is the Seafood Sampler ($10.95). We've got an apple-wood bacon wrapped scallop, a plump shrimp served over a crispy polenta cake, and a piping hot oysters rockefeller. 
Not a seafood lover? You still can't go wrong and as cliché as I sound right now, there really is something for everyone.  If you are ever vacationing in or around the Mid-Cape area, check out the  Yarmouth House is located at 335 Route 28 in West Yarmouth.

After our impromptu dinner we headed back to Mom's house to relax. She has dueling hammocks in her backyard garden. I closed my eyes for a little bit but wasn't tired enough to actually nap.

I wandered around the backyard and admired Mom's gardens. She has multiple small plots with everything from a vegetable garden growing tomatoes, snap peas and broccoli to an herb garden sprouting fresh basil, rosemary, tarragon and chives. Potted succulents and cape cod beach treasures adorn the yard.

She also made a key lime pie.

Smooth, creamy, sweet and slightly tart.
Amazing.