The Tavern at Chapman Cottage

What a great place! Love the food, drinks and service! From the attentive hostess/​jack of all trades to the amazing food, we had a great time! The bartender crafted amazing and unique cocktails. The waiter was so helpful and pleasant! I loved the menu and it’s small plate options! The fish chowder was so flavorful and the small salads were so fresh! I got the fish tacos which are my go to when they are offered. A+ my fiancé got the veal with pesto pasta and that too was an A+. The rhubarb pie/​cheesecake was amazing and even sweeter with the surprises birthday serenade from hostess, waiter and rest of dining room! The cozy classic dinning of Chapman Cottage was a very special way to celebrate!

This is one of the easiest reviews I’ll ever have the pleasure of writing. We’d seen the yellow clad Chapman’s Cottage en route to the Oxford Harbor Inn where we’d booked a couple night’s lodging. We asked at check in if there was a good place for seafood and there was little hesitation… Chapmans.
We decided to head over and we’re pleased to learn they had a Happy Hour both on drinks and food. Perfect. We were seated on the raised front porch with a lovely view before us, shaded by our bright red table umbrella.
We both ordered and enjoyed the strawberry rhubarb sangria made with a sparkling rose. A+. These were $ 5 each. A super deal… ohhhhh, but it gets even better! We went on to order and enjoy cottage chowder a buttery, somewhat over salted, with big chunks of hake and diced bacon. We had the Tijuana charred corn with chipotle chile powder, cilantro and cheese crumbles and finally, my clear favorite, grilled watermelon with ricotta fritters. The combination of crispy sweet fried cheese paired with sweet grilled watermelon triangles was just so pleasing. Simple, clean and something I’ll want to return for. The salad with mixed greens, mint, pistachios and pomegranate molasses was terrific as well and that was under the watermelon & cheese!
Kyle, our server, was pleasant, attentive and efficient. Never intruded and yet always there when we needed him… for the second round of sangria!
Don’t miss this place. Delicious and EVERY happy hour dish and drink was $ 5 or less! A real find!