Massachusetts, United States Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Vineyard Haven

March 4, 2020 Madelene Haan

Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Vineyard Haven. Vineyard Haven is a community within the town of Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard. It is listed as a census-designated place (CDP) by the U.S. Census Bureau with a population of 2,114 as of the 2010 census.
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10. Nancy's Restaurant

29 Lake Ave., Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront [email protected] +1 508-693-0006 http://nancysrestaurant.com/
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4 based on 1062 reviews

Nancy's Restaurant

Reviewed By GMOAA

The food was very good, but the table service was very average. The hostess greeted me with “Are you eating or just here for drinks? I can’t seat you at a table if you are just drinking.” That was her “Hello, how are you? Will you be having lunch with us today?” LoL. She sat us facing straight into the afternoon sun with no umbrella or cover, so the view was wasted because it was so intense we actually had to turn around and face her at the hostess stand.

9. Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

9 Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Seafood, Soups, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-696-3000 http://www.eatmv.com/
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4 based on 911 reviews

BEST CHOWDER IN NEW ENGLAND FROM YANKEE MAGAZINE, BEST CHOWDER 2015 from CAPE & ISLANDS MAGAZINE, MV MAGAZINE and winner of the 2015 MV CHOWDER CONTEST!! - Copper and mahogany grace our nautically chic dining room creating a casual-fine dining atmosphere.

Reviewed By Kristine G

The chowder was perfectly made—right amount of salt, perfectly cut potatoes, perfectly diced clams. My husband had the lobster roll and I had shrimp cocktail. Not the best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had, but not bad. The lobster roll was delicious. They have a really good bar with great drink selections—wines, beers, vodkas, and tequilas. Checked out the loft upstairs and it was hopping. We left to get Backdoor Donuts, but would return to play darts, pool, etc. Great place.

8. Giordano's Restaurant & Clam

18 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 Seafood, Italian, American, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-693-0184 http://www.giosmv.com/
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4 based on 477 reviews

Giordano's Restaurant & Clam

Reviewed By Totalvictory

The pizza was excellent. I was surprised at how good it was. I ordered a pie to share with my kids and girlfriend. Everyone really liked it. The service wasn't great. They made us feel like they were doing us a favor by serving us. With that said, they were very busy, so I get it, but some smiles go a long way.

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7. Garde East

52 Beach Rd Vineyard Haven Marina, Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568-5582 Seafood, American Dinner, Drinks Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Private Dining, Highchairs [email protected] +1 508-687-9926 http://www.gardeeast.com/
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4 based on 73 reviews

Garde East

Garde East overlooks the harbor from Vineyard Haven Marina and offers both indoor and outdoor dining in a casual yet elegant setting. The restaurant’s culinary team utilizes the Vineyard bounty from both sea and land in creating an ever changing menu, wit

Reviewed By Auroraam

We've our dinner tonight at Garde East from beginning to end. We were greeted by a young woman with a beautiful smile. We are upstairs on the deck overlooking the marina. Our waiter, Vuk was terrific. We loved our dinners, oysters, lobster for me, haddock for my husband and chocolate pavlova for dessert. The view can't be beat. All the waitstaff were friendly and welcoming. Important to me. We'll be back for our next special occasion!

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6. John's Fish Market

5 Martin Rd, Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568-5546 Seafood, American Lunch, Dinner Takeout +1 508-693-1220 http://johnsfishmarket.com/
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4 based on 55 reviews

John's Fish Market

Reviewed By taftdev

Stopped in to try them out with my wife. I liked what was in the Obama burger, cheeseburger with bacon and onion rings. My wife tried the fish and chips. We were both happy. The sitting is limited so be warned, especially at lunch time. There is a long line as well at lunch. Looked like a lot of local trades people stop by for lunch, a great sign of good food at good prices. We will be back, but will try for closer to 1pm.

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5. Lookout Tavern

8 Seaview Ave., Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Seafood, Sushi, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Waterfront +1 508-696-9844 http://www.lookoutmv.com
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4 based on 719 reviews

Called Lookout Tavern for a reason, the establishment has one of THE best water views on Martha's Vineyard! Overlooking the Nantucket Sound, the Lookout Tavern caters to both sea and land lovers alike. Known for it's amazing sushi, raw bar and seafood. Lo

Reviewed By Localgirl0330

This place is always packed- even at 5pm- so get there early. Nice views of the fishing pier and harbor. Friendly staff, no frills interior and delicious food. I went two nights in a row having their cod tacos the first night and the mahi mahi tacos the second. Both were excellent. Cocktails were delicious and the wine menu was quite good for a small place. Loud, noisy and fun, this is a cool place to come and one I frequent every time I'm in Oak Bluff. Great lobster rolls although I didn't have one this trip.Thank you for your review.

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4. The Red Cat Kitchen at Ken N' Beck

14 Kennebec Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Seafood, Contemporary Dinner Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Television, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-696-6040 http://redcatkitchen.com
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4 based on 751 reviews

Reviewed By apikalia

We enjoyed most of our dinner at Red Cat, a lively and casual but pricey restaurant steps from the main streets and festivities in OB. Food was fairly good although salmon had an over-salted crust and scallops were just okay. The service was good albeit a bit pushy, as several wait staff came by two or three times during our meal and hovered over us, asking if we “were still working on it”. Once I had to put my hand over my meal to stop the plate from being carried off! Is there a particular reason why diners need to “hurry up and eat?” While we recognise that as a more American style of eating, we feel that, especially in an expensive restaurant such as this, one should be able to relax and eat at leisure, without pressure from the staff.

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3. Beach Road Restaurant

79 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568-5523 American, Seafood Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Full Bar, [email protected] +1 508-693-8582 http://www.beachroadmv.com
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4 based on 136 reviews

Beach Road Restaurant

Beach Road opened in 2015 in the harbor town Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Our interiors were inspired by the historic maritime industry of our neighboring shipyards. We called on regional craftsman and artisans to help us create an i

Reviewed By Doug R

I like Beach Road for dinner and this review is not a comment on the food or service provided in the dining room. Some friends and I got together for the $1 oysters at happy hour arriving at about 5:30 pm for the deal that runs from 5 - 6 pm. The bar was mostly full as was the bar seating just inside the vestibule. There were some scattered seats and what looked like plenty of standing room behind the bar. The manager would not allow us to order without a seat, and would not allow us to move seats so that the four of us could sit together. In other words, we had to wait. In fact we had to wait until 5:58 before a four-top opened up (interestingly, the previous occupants had pulled up a 5th stool without causing the ire of management). The oysters, by the way were excellent but management's attitude left a lot to be desired. I understand that VH restaurants that have recently won the right to serve alcohol are a little jumpy about messing with the rules, but if you can't have a happy hour the way most people understand it, then don't advertise it as such. Are restaurants limited in the number of seats at their bar under their liquor license? It seems like an experienced restauranteur would know how to handle an influx of a crowd for happy hour. Beach Road clearly does not.Hi Doug,Sorry you were not happy with your happy hour experience. I'm glad you were able to take advantage of the $1 oyster special despite having to wait. We are indeed restricted in the way we serve alcohol compared with other towns on the island, and being seated is a part of those limitations. Clearly it is not worth jeopardizing our ability to serve alcohol in order to accommodate more people for happy hour. We have had to limit the space we use for $1 oysters because it has a negative effect on our primary dining business when it flows over into the dining room as well. Again, our apologies for not being able to seat you immediately upon your arrival. Groups of four can be tough at the bar.

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2. La Soffitta

82 Main St 2nd Floor, Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568-5412 Seafood, Italian Dinner Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +1 508-687-9448 http://lasoffitta.com
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4 based on 57 reviews

La Soffitta

Reviewed By Auroraam

We had dinner here 2 years ago and loved it. So back again. Food is delicious. Atmosphere good. Service very competant.I had duck pappardelle which was fantastic with beautifully cooked dick, delicious pasta and porcini mushroom sauce, very rich. Took half home for dinner next night. My husband had tagliatelle al rago. A really good place. Two years ago, we had the friendliest waitstaff, missed them this year. Service very pleasant this year.

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1. Black Dog Tavern

Vineyard Haven Harbor 21 Beach Street Ext, Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568-5626 American, Bar, Seafood, Soups Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Waterfront, BYOB +1 508-693-9223 http://www.theblackdog.com
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4 based on 803 reviews

Black Dog Tavern

Reviewed By alicew919

I was beyond hungry when we showed up...no waiting around 6:15. We ordered quickly. Hot bread arrived quickly, took the edge off my hunger.I ordered steak tips;very tender, very juicy! Mashed potatoes were real. My fussy husband ordered the garlic crusted cod; he pronounced his entire meal as “tops”. Well prepared.We watched the ferries going out and coming in; It is very entertaining to sit in this restaurant and watch the harbor.Pricing was very reasonable.

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