Cheeseburger in Paradise

That’s right, kosher pickle and a cold draft beer was very nice. You’ll never eat a burger at the golden arches again after you visit the Chatham Bars Inn Beach House Grill.


We got the facebook notice late that morning that our friends Mike Dumas, Michael Oakland and Freddy Boyle were playing in Chatham, on the ocean, at an awesome restaurant, on an 85 degree day. It was the perfect thing to blog about, and, shocking to us, we were hungry – so we packed the cameras and headed out.

We walked through the luxurious lobby of the hotel, which was updated along with the rest of the Inn three years ago during a $14 million upgrade. An effort was made to match the elegance and charm of 1914 when they first opened their doors,with rich wood work and a seafaring motif. Off the lobby is a veranda spanning half the length of the Inn, where you can enjoy a meal or just a few drinks. A long stairway led us down to one of CBI’s many dining choices, The Beach House Grill.

Situated on the sands of the Inn’s private beach, we enjoyed stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean in an open-air setting. You can belly up to the outdoor bar, or sit at a table and enjoy one of the best pub menus we’ve ever seen. I got probably the best burger I’ve ever had, and Lauren got a stunning and heavenly scallop salad. Our server was a Bulgarian named Ivan, who made Cape Cod his permanent home this year. We were also greeted by the very hospitable Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, Jared Schulefand, who explained to us that CBI likes to support the local economy by buying certain products exclusively from Cape Cod manufacturers or growers. We enjoyed some local brew as we ate and listened to the band.

Our trio of friends played a mix of cover songs and originals to perfectly compliment the atmosphere. To show her dedication and talent, one of the CBI staff treated us to a song as she sat in with the band.

Drums, acoustic guitar and keybord, Mike, Michael and Freddy are seasoned local musicians who really get around. Chances are if you see a live band on the Cape, one or more of these guys will be in it. Guitarist Michael Oakland has several original CDs you can check out here: http://www.michaeloakland.com/. Mike Dumas leads a function band you can see here: http://www.mikedumasband.com/. Mike and various friends play frequently at the CBI all summer. If you can’t catch these guys at the Chatham Bars Inn, check their websites - you will surely find them playing near you.

Chatham Bars Inn sits on 25 acres of prime Cape Cod waterfront. You can find several dining and accommodation choices at http://www.chathambarsinn.com/. It would also make a great day trip to view the grounds and grab lunch like we did. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch Mike, Michael and Freddy there! 

If we haven't convinced you yet, here's a video to entice you further to visit the Chatham Bars Inn accompanied by the trio performing "Tropico".  Enjoy!