The Story of Mattakeese

      Mattakeese is a derivative of the Native American name "Mattakeesette" and has been variously translated as "Planted Fields" and "Fields on the Harbor". These were "common fields". In their first summer, the Pilgrims had been hospitably entertained by the Indian Sachem Iyanough on these great fields and marshes.
     The second translation, "Mattakeesett" is the more likely as the suffix "sett" in the Algonquin tongue means "by the water" and appears throughout the entire eastern area by the tribes who were part of the Algonquin Nation, including the Wampanougs who inhabited Cape Cod and its offshore islands.

     Time and history relate to much of this locality and with wind, sea and sand dunes, the "Mattakeese Wharf" tries to bring a little history to the interested diner. Call us soon for your reservation: 508-362-4511.

***** "Nice place for a romantic dinner on the water. My husband took me here for my 28th birthday after the whale watch next door. They had a nice selection of wines, and we were able to choose from the lunch or dinner menu." "... Excellent food and magnificent views. I highly recommend the baked stuffed shrimp. I went twice last week and ordered it each time."	Mattakeese Wharf Waterfront Restaurant True Cape Cod waterfront dining on Barnstable Harbor 273 Millway Road, Barnstable, MA 02630 Reservations: 508-362-4511 Functions: 508-362-4511 • Functions Email
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The Story of Mattakeese Mattakeese is a derivative of the Native American name "Mattakeesette" and has been variously translated as "Planted Fields" and "Fields on the Harbor". These were "common fields". In their first summer, the Pilgrims had been hospitably entertained by the Indian Sachem Iyanough on these great fields and marshes. The second translation, "Mattakeesett" is the more likely as the suffix "sett" in the Algonquin tongue means "by the water" and appears throughout the entire eastern area by the tribes who were part of the Algonquin Nation, including the Wampanougs who inhabited Cape Cod and its offshore islands. Time and history relate to much of this locality and with wind, sea and sand dunes, the "Mattakeese Wharf" tries to bring a little history to the interested diner. Call us soon for your reservation: 508-362-4511.