Circular fire pit surrounded by cushioned outdoor seating on a patio at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, overlooking a body of water with boats and greenery in the background.

The Verandahs

Beautiful outdoor verandahs overlooking Pleasant Bay.

Alfresco Fine Dining

Overlooking Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic beyond, this is one of the most stunning settings in New England.  Chef Hackney creates a culinary experience that elevates dining to new heights. The menu is accompanied by the gorgeous ocean and garden views, as well as being immersed in the sounds of the waves and salty breeze.

Upper Verandah: 5pm – 10pm Daily

Reservations Accepted

Lower Verandah: 3pm – 10pm Daily

No Reservations, Walk-In Only

*Weather Permitting

Phone: (508) 430 - 3000

Email: [email protected]

2173 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02645

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An Amazing View of Pleasant Bay

Enjoy expansive views of the ocean and surrounding gardens. The outdoor seating allows guests to immerse themselves in the smells and sounds of the sea.

Aerial view of The Verandahs, a large waterfront estate with multiple buildings, landscaped gardens, stone seawall, and sandy beach along a wooded shoreline.

Two-Tiered Verandahs With Beautiful Stonework

The Verandahs have two tiers, a Lower and Upper Verandah, which offer different views of the ocean. The seating area is surrounded by beautiful inlaid stonework built into The Verandahs.

Restaurant menu for The Verandahs featuring inviting sections for snacks, appetizers, charcuterie, chilled and raw selections, and entrées. Each section showcases carefully curated dish names, descriptions, and prices that reflect the culinary excellence of The Verandahs.
A couple sits close together on an outdoor sofa at The Verandah, drinking wine by a fire pit at night, with a building lit up in the background.
The Verandahs' outdoor patio features lilac bushes in the foreground, blue cushioned seating, fire pits, and people talking near a waterfront on a clear day.
Four raw oysters on the half shell are served on a bed of ice with a lemon wedge and seaweed garnish in a round bowl, offering a taste of the sea reminiscent of The Verandahs’ signature coastal elegance.
Man smiling wearing a chef's coat.

James Hackney

Executive Chef at Wequassett

Accolades: Coastal New England Rising Stars Award
Experience: 15 years

Executive Chef James Hackney has helmed the culinary team at Wequassett for the past decade. He is credited with elevating the status of Twenty-Eight Atlantic to its coveted Forbes Five-Star status. Originally from Leicestershire, England, Hackney was inspired to begin a career in the culinary world by working at his parents’ Garden Hotel, a quaint inn residing in the English countryside. Prior to Wequassett, Chef Hackney served as Chef de Cuisine at Boston’s legendary L’Espalier and other notable restaurants such as Blantyre in Lenox, Massachusetts and Charlie Palmer’s Aquaterra in Palm Beach, Florida.