Best restaurants near Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod has several on-site casual dining options: LandShark Bar & Grill for full meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions for coffee and quick bites, and poolside choices Salty Rim Bar & Grill and Feeding Frenzy. Breakfast carries a surcharge and meals/drinks are charged separately—water park passes and some services may also be extra.
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On-site restaurants and bars — what’s available
The resort offers four main food-and-drink outlets for guests and the public: LandShark Bar & Grill, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions, Salty Rim Bar & Grill, and Feeding Frenzy. These cover full meals, coffee and grab-and-go snacks, and poolside drinks and small plates.
Service types vary by venue: LandShark serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Joe Merchant's focuses on coffee, breakfast items and sandwiches; Salty Rim is an open-air pool bar and grill; and Feeding Frenzy is the poolside snack cafe that supports the water park area.
- LandShark Bar & Grill — American coastal comfort food, indoor and outdoor seating (breakfast/lunch/dinner).
- Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions — coffee, breakfast options, sandwiches, salads and snacks.
- Salty Rim Bar & Grill — poolside bar and light bites (food service 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., bar service 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., weather permitting).
- Feeding Frenzy — grab-and-go snacks near the Fins Up! Water Park and pool areas.
| Venue | Main focus | When it serves |
|---|---|---|
| LandShark Bar & Grill | Full meals (burgers, seafood, salads, cocktails) | Breakfast, lunch & dinner (hours vary — check concierge) |
| Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | Coffee, breakfast, sandwiches | All day (hours vary — check concierge) |
| Salty Rim Bar & Grill | Poolside drinks & light bites | Food 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Bar 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (weather permitting) |
| Feeding Frenzy | Grab-and-go pool snacks | Hours vary — see concierge |
Dining at LandShark Bar & Grill
LandShark Bar & Grill is the resort’s main sit-down option for full meals and is open to the public as well as hotel guests. Its menu follows an American coastal comfort theme with burgers, fish tacos, seafood entrees, salads and grilled cuts.
LandShark serves breakfast as well as lunch and dinner; exact daily hours can vary, so ask the concierge or front desk on arrival for current times.
- Menu highlights listed by the resort include signature LandShark burgers, fish sandwiches and fish tacos.
- Indoor and outdoor seating are available.
- Open to non-guests — you do not have to be staying at the resort to dine here.
| Good for | Typical dishes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Families and groups | Burgers, seafood entrees, salads | Breakfast, lunch and dinner service (hours vary) |
| Casual dinners | Grilled cuts, seafood plates | Indoor/outdoor seating; public welcome |
| Breakfast | Made-to-order options | Breakfast carries a surcharge at the resort |
Poolside snacks and bar service
If you plan to spend time at the outdoor pool, Salty Rim Bar & Grill handles most poolside food and drinks. The venue provides frosty beverages and light bites with weather-permitting service.
Feeding Frenzy is the quick-stop snack cafe near the indoor water park and pool areas for grab-and-go items between swims.
- Salty Rim Bar & Grill: food service 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; bar service 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (service depends on weather).
- Feeding Frenzy: grab‑and‑go snacks for visitors to Fins Up! Indoor Water Park and the pools.
- Both venues are designed for quick, casual poolside dining rather than full restaurant meals.
| Venue | Best use | Hours (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Salty Rim Bar & Grill | Poolside drinks & light meals | Food 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Bar 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| Feeding Frenzy | Quick snacks near water park | Hours vary — see concierge |
Coffee, breakfast and quick bites at Joe Merchant’s
Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions is the resort’s cafe for morning coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and ready-to-go items. It’s suitable for early risers or anyone who wants a fast, casual start to the day.
Because breakfast at the resort can carry a surcharge, Joe Merchant’s is a convenient lower-effort option for quick items and coffee throughout the day.
- Serves coffee, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads and snacks.
- Good option if you need something fast before heading out to nearby attractions or the water park.
- Hours vary — check the concierge for the cafe’s current opening time.
| Item type | When to order | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee & pastry | Early morning | Quick, grab-and-go fuel |
| Breakfast sandwich | Before excursions or beach trips | Portable and filling |
| Sandwich/salad | Lunch or light meal | Easier on the go than a full sit-down lunch |
Dining with kids and family considerations
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod markets itself as family-friendly and its dining options reflect that: casual menus, poolside service, and grab-and-go snacks that work for children and adults alike. Up to three children 12 and younger stay free in existing bedding, which can help reduce meal planning pressure for families.
If your stay includes Fins Up! Indoor Water Park visits, plan for extra costs: water park admission is sold separately (resort guests receive a discount code for passes) and spectators also require passes, which may affect food and drink needs during the day.
- Kids’ friendly menu options are available at LandShark and poolside venues.
- Feeding Frenzy and Salty Rim are practical for pool breaks and quick family snacks.
- Remember that water park admission is not automatically included with a standard room stay unless you select a bundled rate.
| Family need | Best on-site option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Full family meal | LandShark Bar & Grill | Sit-down menu with varied choices |
| Coffee or quick breakfast | Joe Merchant's | Fast, portable items for kids and adults |
| Between-swim snacks | Feeding Frenzy / Salty Rim | Quick, poolside access to food and drinks |
Practical tips: hours, charges and room details
Meals and drinks are not included in standard room rates. Breakfast at the resort carries a surcharge, and water park admission requires a separate pass unless you chose a bundled room rate that includes passes. Check with the concierge or front desk for the latest venue hours on the day you arrive.
Guest rooms include a mini-refrigerator and a coffee maker for light in-room food prep. Room types at the resort include Deluxe Room (Premium View), Deluxe Room, Park View (Waterpark View), Standard Room, Deluxe Room, Balcony, Premium Room, Balcony, Premium Room (Courtyard Access), and Deluxe Room (Waterpark View).
- Check the concierge for current restaurant and cafe hours — LandShark hours vary, Salty Rim hours are listed as 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for food and 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. for bar service, weather permitting.
- Breakfast surcharge applies — consider Joe Merchant's for quicker, lower-cost morning options.
- Rooms provide a mini-refrigerator and coffee maker for snacks and simple meals.
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Are meals included in room rate? | No — meals and drinks are charged separately unless you select a bundled package that specifically includes water park passes or dining. |
| Is breakfast available? | Yes, at LandShark and Joe Merchant’s, but breakfast at the resort carries a surcharge. |
| Do rooms have small kitchen items? | Rooms include a mini-refrigerator and coffee maker (no microwaves listed). |
