Island guide · Where to eat

Where to eat on Martha’s Vineyard

Lobster rolls on the dock in Menemsha, a special dinner in Edgartown, doughnuts after dark in Oak Bluffs and farm stands everywhere. Our favorite places across the island, plus where to stock the kitchen.

Restaurants

AtriaFine dining · Edgartown

Seasonal New American cooking served in a 19th-century sea captain's house on Upper Main Street, with burgers and cocktails in the brick cellar bar.

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l'étoileFine dining · Edgartown

Long-running French-inspired restaurant on North Water Street with a seasonal menu built around local produce, shellfish and lamb.

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AlchemyBistro · Edgartown

Main Street bistro open since 1999, known for its cocktails and a menu drawn from local farms and waters.

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The Port HunterSeafood and bar · Edgartown

Lively Main Street spot with seafood-focused plates and live music most summer nights.

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DétenteWine bar and restaurant · Edgartown

Intimate restaurant and wine bar in Nevin Square serving American fare with European touches, hand-rolled pasta and a deep wine list.

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Atlantic Fish & ChophouseSeafood and steak · Edgartown

Harbor-front seafood and steakhouse at the foot of Main Street, open seasonally.

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Edgartown DinerBreakfast · Edgartown

Retro diner on Main Street serving classic breakfast and lunch.

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Bettini at the Harbor View HotelFine dining · Edgartown

Restaurant inside the Harbor View Hotel with views across the harbor to the Edgartown Lighthouse.

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Chesca'sItalian · Edgartown

Italian and American dishes served on an old-fashioned front porch on North Water Street.

Lucky Hank'sCasual American · Edgartown

Year-round spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner in downtown Edgartown.

Nancy'sSeafood · Oak Bluffs

Oak Bluffs harbor institution since 1960, with a snack bar for fried clams and lobster rolls and an upstairs dining room with harbor views.

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Offshore Ale CompanyBrewpub · Oak Bluffs

The island's brewpub on Kennebec Avenue, pouring house-brewed beer alongside wood-fired pizza, burgers and seafood.

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Giordano'sFamily Italian and fried clams · Oak Bluffs

Family-run Circuit Avenue restaurant across from the Flying Horses, known for pizza, pasta and its walk-up fried clam counter.

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Lookout TavernSeafood and sushi · Oak Bluffs

Casual waterfront tavern near the ferry dock serving lobster rolls, fried seafood, raw bar and sushi.

Coop de VilleSeafood shack · Oak Bluffs

Harborside spot on the Oak Bluffs docks for wings, lobster rolls and oysters from its raw bar.

Red Cat KitchenNew American · Oak Bluffs

Chef-driven dinner spot, now on Circuit Avenue, known for creative comfort food.

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Sharky's CantinaMexican · Oak Bluffs

Busy Circuit Avenue spot for Mexican-style food and drinks from lunch through late night.

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NomansCasual outdoor · Oak Bluffs

Laid-back outdoor restaurant and bar with island rum, casual food and live music.

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Highlands GeneralBreakfast and lunch · Oak Bluffs

Counter-service cafe and market on Circuit Avenue serving coffee, breakfast and lunch, in the former Linda Jean's space.

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Mo's LunchSandwiches · Oak Bluffs

Small lunch counter on Vineyard Avenue known for sandwiches, salads and cookies.

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The Black Dog TavernSeafood and American · Vineyard Haven

The original Black Dog, opened in 1971 on the Vineyard Haven waterfront, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner year-round.

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ArtCliff DinerBreakfast · Vineyard Haven

Beloved Beach Road diner, operating since 1943, serving creative breakfast and lunch made from scratch.

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Waterside MarketCafe · Vineyard Haven

Year-round Main Street cafe serving breakfast all day, lunch and takeout.

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Fish MVSeafood · Vineyard Haven

Casual seafood spot near the harbor with a raw bar, poke bowls, tacos and lobster rolls on an outdoor deck.

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State Road RestaurantNew American · West Tisbury

Farmhouse-style restaurant cooking with ingredients from local farms and fishermen, open for dinner.

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7a FoodsSandwiches and bakery · West Tisbury

Small sandwich shop at the 7a crossroads, a favorite for beach lunches, biscuits and baked goods.

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Chilmark TavernNew American · Chilmark

Seasonal dinner restaurant in Chilmark center; Chilmark is a dry town, so bring your own wine or beer.

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The HomeportSeafood · Chilmark (Menemsha)

Menemsha harbor restaurant famous for lobster dinners and sunset views, now with full table service under newer owners.

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Menemsha GalleySeafood shack · Chilmark (Menemsha)

Family-run harbor shack known for lobster rolls, chowder and swordfish sandwiches.

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Chilmark General StorePizza and deli · Chilmark

Up-island general store with a front porch, pizza and sandwiches at Beetlebung Corner.

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Larsen's Fish MarketFish market and raw bar · Chilmark (Menemsha)

Menemsha dockside fish market since 1969 for lobsters, steamers, stuffed quahogs and oysters to eat outside at sunset.

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Menemsha Fish MarketFish market · Chilmark (Menemsha)

Family-run market with roots in Poole's Fish Market of 1946, selling fresh fish, lobster and prepared seafood.

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Markets, farm stands and treats

Morning Glory FarmFarm stand and bakery · Edgartown

Family farm since 1975 with a busy farm stand, bakery and prepared foods; the pies and corn are island favorites.

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The Grey Barn and FarmFarm and creamery · Chilmark

Organic farm and creamery making award-winning cheeses, with a farm stand selling bread, pastry and coffee.

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Back Door DonutsBakery · Oak Bluffs

Famous for warm donuts and apple fritters sold out the back door on summer evenings.

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Mad Martha'sIce cream · Oak Bluffs

Island ice cream maker with homemade flavors and sundaes.

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Murdick's FudgeCandy and fudge · Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven

Fudge made from family recipes dating to 1887, with shops in the three down-island towns.

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Cronig's MarketGrocery · Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury

Locally owned island grocery since 1917, with stores in Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury.

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Reliable MarketGrocery · Oak Bluffs

Family-run grocery on Circuit Avenue since 1947.

Vineyard GrocerGrocery · Vineyard Haven

Independent market on State Road with organic groceries, meats and produce, plus pickup and delivery.

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Our Market on the HarborGrocery and wine · Oak Bluffs

Market at the Oak Bluffs harbor with groceries, wine and spirits.

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Jim's Package StoreWine and liquor · Oak Bluffs

Wine, beer and spirits shop on Lake Avenue near the ferry landing.

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Edgartown Meat & FishButcher and fish market · Edgartown

Meat and seafood market for grilling supplies and fresh fish.

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The Net ResultFish market · Vineyard Haven

Beach Road fish market since 1985 with fresh fish, lobsters, sushi and a takeout counter.

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Rosewater MarketMarket and cafe · Edgartown

Small market and kitchen near the Charlotte Inn for breakfast, lunch and specialty groceries.

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Mocha Mott'sCoffee · Oak Bluffs

Circuit Avenue coffee shop since 1994 with baked goods and an early opening.

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Espresso LoveCoffee and bakery · Edgartown

Edgartown cafe on Church Street for coffee, breakfast sandwiches and pastries.

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The Black Dog Bakery CafeBakery and cafe · Vineyard Haven

Bakery cafe from the Black Dog with breakfast, baked goods and coffee.

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West Tisbury Farmers MarketFarmers market · West Tisbury

Long-running Saturday and Wednesday morning market with island farms, bakers and makers, now held mostly at the Agricultural Hall fairgrounds.

Orange Peel BakeryBakery · Aquinnah

Wampanoag-owned bakery known for its outdoor wood-fired oven and community pizza nights.

Alley's General StoreGeneral store · West Tisbury

Historic general store dating to 1858, now protected by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust, with a porch made for sitting.

Ghost Island FarmFarm stand · West Tisbury

Farm stand off State Road selling vegetables and farm goods.

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Good to know

  • Book dinner ahead in July and August, especially on weekends.
  • Up-island towns don’t have liquor stores, and some restaurants there are bring-your-own. Pick up wine down-island.
  • Many places are seasonal. Hours shrink after Labor Day and some close for the winter, so check before you go.
  • Cooking at home? A Vineyard rental kitchen plus fish from Menemsha and corn from a farm stand is hard to beat.

Updated October 2026. Hours, seasons and rules change: check with each business or town before you go.

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