For a complete listing of more than 200 Cape and Island restaurants, visit bostonglobe.com/caperestaurants.Marshside Restaurant

An extensive renovation transformed the Marshside Restaurant from a sleepy breakfast/lunch destination into a stylish venue with vaulted wood-beam ceilings, a two-tiered dining room, and booths lining large windows overlooking the marsh and Sesuit Creek. It remains a superb luncheon spot, featuring hefty sandwiches and salads that are inspired and plentiful. Kids will love the make-your-own-sundae option. 28 Bridge St., East Dennis, 508-385-4010, www.themarshside.com

Bonatt’s Bakery

A local landmark on Route 28 since 1941, Bonatt’s Bakery is now run by the third generation of the Bonatt family. Little has changed. The mini scones and Oreo truffles still melt in your mouth. And you can’t beat the daily luncheon specials such as roast turkey, homemade meatloaf, and pot roast, each priced at only $8. 537 Route 28, Harwich Port, 508-432-7199, www.bonattsbakeryrestaurant .com

Bubala’s

If you’re a newcomer to Provincetown and unfamiliar with the scene, take a seat outdoors for lunch at Bubala’s and soak it all in. The drag queens in high heels and feather boas will flirt with you, and invite you to their show later that evening (or you can just stick around Bubala’s for live entertainment most nights). People-watching is the sport here, and while you’re sitting you might as well eat and drink. The burgers (salmon, beef, veggie) are hearty and delicious, the salads are piled high with goodies, and the seafood options are plentiful, from fish tacos to fish and chips to Cajun-spiced calamari. 185 Main St., Provincetown, 508-487-0773, www.bubalas.com

Burger Queen

If you’re ambling along Commercial Street in search of a quick lunch, walk up to the window at Burger Queen, where the sign declares, “Sorry, We’re Open.’’ The shack, with a handful of picnic tables alongside it, has been serving fast-food basics — hamburgers, foot-long hot dogs, reasonably priced lobster rolls, and must-have curly fries — for 40 years. 331 Commercial St., Provincetown, 508-487-4749. www.facebook.com/pages/Burger-Queen/116517361710249

Karoo

When you tire of chowda, do lunch or dinner at Karoo, a vibrant spot serving South African cuisine. South African-born chef Sanette Groenewald, who first opened Karoo Kafe twelve years ago in Provincetown, recently relocated to an expansive space in Eastham, complete with a large bar, outdoor seating, and shop that sells its homemade sauces. Recipes blend British, Dutch, African, Malaysian, Portuguese, and Indian flavors in dishes that include vegetable samosas, spicy lamb stew, and curried meatloaf. 3 Main Street, Eastham, 508-255-8288,www.karoorestaurants.com

The Black Dog Tavern

Ironically, the restaurant that launched the popular Island-born brand might now be lesser known than the iconic The Black Dog T-shirts, but that doesn’t mean it’s an also-ran. The best pancakes on island can be had at The Black Dog Tavern — raspberry and chocolate chip or banana and blueberry are perennial hits. Order the home fries with broccoli, bacon and cheese. At lunch, try the perfectly golden fish and chips, the Black Dog Club sandwich, or the spicy pulled pork. For dessert, order their famous Blackout cake. 20 Beach Street Extension, 508-693-9223, www.theblackdog.com

Linda Jean’s Restaurant

Linda Jean’s Restaurant is the most traditional diner-style spot (booths and tables) on Martha’s Vineyard and is both wallet- and kid-friendly, so prepare for a line in season. For breakfast try “The Mess,’’ a scramble of eggs, spinach, Swiss cheese, and onions. For lunch and dinner, they offer chicken fingers and hot dogs for hungry kids, and excellent burgers, sandwiches and seafood rolls (clam strip, lobster, scallop, crab) for the adults. Cheese fries are a yummy, indulgent addition. 25 Circuit Ave., 508-693-4093 www.lindajeansrestaurant.com

Dock Street Coffee Shop

You could come to the Vineyard every summer for a decade and still walk right past Dock Street Coffee Shop, a tiny breakfast and lunch spot. Ideal for when you (and the budget) would prefer a simple egg and cheese on an English muffin, a short stack with butter and syrup or a classic BLT rather than fancier fare. Delicious, fast, and worth more than its value. Don’t forgo their grilled doughnuts – sliced in half, they get a caramelized crust from the heat. 2 Dock St., 508-627-5232

Behind the Bookstore Cafe

Behind the Bookstore Café is a new oasis for coffee and sandwiches tucked behind Edgartown Books. This year they’ve undergone a renovation and have both indoor and outdoor seating available to enjoy their specialty coffees, pastries, prepared lunches, and cold-pressed juices all done in house. 46 Main St., 774-549-9278

Morning Glory Farm

Many island chefs purchase their produce and island-raised beef, poultry and pork at Morning Glory Farm, so if you’re cooking at home this farm stand is a smart choice. In addition, they bake their own fruit pies and breads, and have salad bar for lunches and treats to go on your way to the beach. Check the coolers for prepared potato salads and spreads for picnics and mac and cheese or lasagna dinners. 120 Meshacket Rd., 508-627-9003; www.morninggloryfarm.com

State Road

Run by Mary and Jackson Kenworth, who first made their reputation as quality restaurateurs with the Sweet Life Café in Oak Bluffs, State Road is a cozy little spot with modern Yankee charm. Ingredients are seasonal, thanks to their own gardens and partnerships with local farms. The homemade bread is exquisite, as is the house-made ricotta. The wine menu is small, but well chosen. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the season, and they now have a well-edited selection of wines and beer. 688 State Rd., West Tisbury, 508-693-8582; www.stateroadrestaurant.com

Cottage Street Bakery

The quaint Cottage Street Bakery, which has been around for 30 years, serves local Beanstock coffee and fresh, homemade pastries, preservatives not included. Yummy lunch sandwiches, soups, and salads are welcome relief from fried fare, but it’s the desserts that most delight, from wedding cakes and pies, to a killer called the dirt bomb. 5 Cottage Street, Orleans, 508-255-2821, www.cottagestreetbakery.com

Waterside Market

Head for Waterside Market for a delicious, fast breakfast or lunch, and to pick up a meal to go. To take to the beach, we love the chicken, avocado, bacon, and melted cheddar on Ciabatta with a side of broccoli or pasta salad, and slaws. The bagel sandwiches are also perfect to go, but if dining there, seating is plentiful. 76 Main St., 508-693-8899, www.watersidemarket.com

Zia Pizzeria & Café

For a casual pizza lunch or dinner with family and friends, head to Zia Pizzeria & Café for pizzas, salads, and wine. Pies come in 12-inch and 16-inch sizes, done with homemade tomato sauce and toppings of your choosing, including buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, carmelized onions, and roasted red peppers. Calzones and meatball, eggplant, and Cuban subs too. It’s homemade pie for dessert, filled with fresh summer fruit. 210 Main Street, East Orleans, 508-240-1442, www.ziapizzeria.com

MacPhail’s Corner Cafe

MacPhail’s Corner Cafe serves lattes, cappuccinos and espresso using fair-trade, organic coffee, as well as breakfast sandwiches, and hand-squeezed orange juice. New lunch and dinner sandwiches this year include a chipotle chicken club sandwich with grilled chicken, bacon and avocado, as well as a turkey and cranberry Cuban with turkey, spiral ham, pickles, mayo, mustard and fresh cranberry sauce. The chocolate chip cookies here are perfect for sharing – each is a half-pound. 18 Dock St., 914-400-6424