A Greek Dream, Rooted on Cape Cod
Gerry Kounadis left the Greek island of Kefalonia and planted his dream on Route 28 in West Yarmouth in 1978. His family is still here — still cooking, still welcoming you like a neighbor.
Yarmouth House | Our Story
From Kefalonia to Cape Cod
The roots of this Cape Cod Landmark trace their origins back to the old country and follow a route through Canada before settling in along Route 28. The Yarmouth House Restaurant was founded in 1978 by the Kounadis family patriarch, Gerry Kounadis. Born in Kefalonia, Greece, Gerry emigrated to Canada with his beautiful wife, Vasiliki, lovingly known as Bessie, in 1951. There, he operated a very successful restaurant in Montreal for over 30 years. His dream was to expand and open another restaurant in the United States.
The Legacy of Gerry & Bessie Kounadis
In 1978, they opened The Yarmouth House, recognizing it as a diamond in the rough. He brought along his three children to help run the place, and through hard work and dedication, it grew into one of Cape Cod’s favorite spots, a title it still holds today. Gerry passed away in August 2006, and Bessie kept things going until her passing in October 2023. Even now, their presence is felt every day in the restaurant, along with the many wonderful memories they left behind.
Continuing a Legacy of Exceptional Dining
Today, his son Chris runs the restaurant alongside a talented team, Including longtime and talented chef Gary Sprague and his dedicated helper, Jarrod Brand.. The dining room is managed by Eric White and Carlos Godoy, and together they work hard to uphold the family’s mission of offering top-quality food at fair prices in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant family has grown to include Scally’s Irish Ale House in West Yarmouth, Tap City Grille in Hyannis, and another Tap City Grille in Falmouth, all located on Main Street.
Forty-Eight Years of Good Company
We’d like to take a moment to thank all our patrons, especially the wonderful Cape Cod residents whose support has kept us going for 48 years.
Thank you, and God bless.
