Seafood Restaurant Near Brewster, MA — The Brickhouse Eastham
From Brewster, Route 6 north, as the sun drops. Something's waiting at the other end.
20 Minutes Away
Via Route 6 North
Open Year-Round
Open 7 Days · 4–9pm Daily
Full Bar
Craft cocktails & local brews
You Already Know What Dinner Should Feel Like
Twenty minutes north from Brewster on Route 6. That's the distance between an ordinary evening and something you'll actually talk about tomorrow. The Brickhouse brings Caribbean technique to Cape Cod catches — jerk-spiced local fish, Wellfleet oysters cold and briny with a pineapple-ginger mignonette, hand-cut steaks for the table that wants something uncomplicated. Among restaurants near Brewster, MA, this is the one people drive to specifically. They come from Brewster and Harwich and Orleans. They come back.
Come after a day at Nickerson State Park or out on the tidal flats at low tide. Come after the antique shops close. Come because Brewster evenings deserve something better than takeout. The kitchen sources Cape Cod seafood that was in the water recently and cooks it with Caribbean spice and intention. The bar knows what it's doing. The room is warm. Twenty minutes up Route 6, and you're somewhere else entirely.
The Whole Table, Happy
The Caribbean spice is there if you want it. So is fresh haddock prepared simply. So are hand-cut steaks, and a kids menu that actually thinks about kids. The gluten-free options are labeled and real. The table where one person wants adventure and one person wants something familiar — that table is taken care of. That's what dinner near Brewster should look like.
The Bar, the Room, the Night
Good craft cocktails. Wines that make sense with seafood. Local beers on tap. A warm room where people actually talk to each other and the bar doesn't rush you. Brewster's sea captains knew how to live well — they built houses that faced the water and took their time with things. The Brickhouse carries that. The kitchen doesn't cut corners. The room holds you. Twenty minutes up the road, and the evening is yours.
Twenty Minutes Up Route 6. That's All.
From Brewster, north on Route 6. Through Orleans, into Eastham. We're at 4940 State Highway, right side, free parking out front. Twenty minutes. No traffic circles, no confusing turns. Open daily from 4 to 9 PM. Weekends and summer fill up. Come before you're thinking about it.
Weekly Specials Worth the Drive
Brewster evenings tend to end quietly. Unless you head twenty minutes north. Here's what's waiting each night of the week.
Daily – Early Bird & Half-Off Apps
4–5:30 PM · Two Courses $21 · Half-Price Apps
Come in early and the value takes care of itself — two courses for twenty-one dollars, or half-price appetizers with any drink or entrée, daily 4–5:30. Must be seated and order before 5:30 PM. Twenty minutes up Route 6, and the early evening does the heavy lifting.
Tuesday – Live Music
Live Music 6–8 PM
After the antique shops close and the tidal flats dry, this is where Tuesday goes. A guitarist plays from 6 to 8, and the night settles into an easy groove. The kind of Tuesday that makes Brewster people wonder why they don't do this more often.
Wednesday – Prime Rib Night
Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Limited Nightly
This is the one Brewster regulars circle on the calendar. Slow-roasted, limited, and spoken for by 8 most weeks. Call first. The sea captains who built Brewster's houses knew how to eat — this is prime rib they would have approved of. Au jus. Horseradish. No apologies.
Thursday – Live Music
Live Music 6–8 PM
Live music filling the room from 6 to 8. The taps run local — Cape Cod breweries only. Nickerson State Park is twenty minutes south. The Brickhouse is twenty minutes north. Thursday's the night you go the other direction.
$1 Oyster Nights
Fresh Wellfleet Oysters at $1 Each
Wellfleet oysters, one dollar each on select nights. These are the real thing — briny, cold, from just up the road. Pineapple-ginger mignonette on the side. A dozen of these at the bar with something dark on tap is the kind of evening Brewster doesn't offer anywhere else within twenty minutes.
Private Events Near Brewster
The room in the back seats forty-five people. Completely separate from the main dining room. Twenty minutes north of Brewster, same kitchen that people make the drive to eat at. The menu is built with you — Caribbean spice on local fish, oysters if that's the night, prime rib for the table that wants something serious. Not a banquet package. A real meal for your real party.
Rehearsal dinners. Milestone birthdays. The anniversary dinner where you need everyone in one room. We've hosted all of it. Dietary needs handled because we actually pay attention. One coordinator thinking about your evening from the first call until the last course. You show up. Everything else is taken care of.
Learn About Private EventsFrequently Asked Questions
How far is The Brickhouse from Brewster, MA?
The Brickhouse Restaurant is located at 4940 State Highway in Eastham, approximately 20 minutes north of Brewster via Route 6. It's a straight, easy drive and free parking is available on-site when you arrive.
Do you take reservations?
Yes! We strongly recommend reservations, especially on weekends and special nights. You can book online through our reservation system or call us at (774) 801-2475. Since you're making the trip from Brewster, a reservation guarantees your table is ready when you arrive.
What nights are best to visit from Brewster?
Our most popular nights among guests from Brewster are Prime Rib Wednesday (slow-roasted, limited quantity — come early!) and $1 Oyster nights (check our schedule). Both offer exceptional value and are great reasons to make the 20-minute drive up Route 6.
Can I book a private event near Brewster?
Yes! The Brickhouse has a private dining room that seats up to 45 guests, available for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and more. It's fully separate from the main dining room. We're about 20 minutes north of Brewster, and our events team is happy to help you plan every detail — from custom menus to event timing.
Is there live music near Brewster on Cape Cod?
Yes! The Brickhouse features live music on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, both from 6 to 8 PM. It's a great excuse to make the 20-minute drive from Brewster for dinner and live entertainment in one visit.