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Read More7a Foods
7a Foods redefined the packed beach lunch game when it opened in 2011. Located mid-island in West Tisbury, this eatery proves that there’s no such thing as a simple sandwich; the menu rotates, but there are always house-baked goodies and...
Read MoreAlchemy
A good option for a romantic night out, Alchemy serves elegant but unfussy cuisine in a beautiful two-story setting. New American dishes take center stage, and the varied venue offers a main dining room, alfresco veranda and lively upstairs pub,...
Read MoreArt Cliff Diner
A local favorite for decades (it opened in 1943 as the Captain St. Clair Brown Diner), the Art Cliff, one room in a simple white cottage, is located off busy Beach Road in Vineyard Haven near the ferry terminal. Owner...
Read MoreAtria
This local favorite, open year-round, is located in an old mansion and serves an innovative mix of Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern dishes. While the main floor is home to a formal dining room, the cellar bar has a legendary...
Read MoreBack Door Donuts
For an early morning sugar rush, islanders head to Martha’s Vineyard Gourmet Café & Bakery, Oak’s Bluffs’ baked goods mainstay. While the signature treats are available at the main store, the real secret lies behind the shop at the back...
Read MoreBeetlebung Farm
Less than a mile from the Beach Plum Restaurant lies its main supplier, Beetlebung Farm, a five-acre spread where owner and Beach Plum chef Chris Fischer hosts the occasional pop-up supper. Elegant evenings are spent in the farm’s intimate greenhouse,...
Read MoreBehind the Bookstore
Helmed by a vet of Alice Waters’s famed Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse, Behind the Bookstore is a charming local favorite for an alfresco breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Read MoreBen & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium
While some prefer the ice cream at Mad Martha’s, Ben & Bill’s is far more consistent when it comes to quality. The creamy flavors are reliably excellent, and Ben & Bills also stocks an impressive selection of chocolate confections sure...
Read MoreChilmark General Store
Chilmark’s general store may not be as pretty as Alley’s in West Tisbury, but it’s a popular spot for a slice of pizza (there are twenty-five kinds on the menu) and island gossip. If you’re on your way to the...
Read MoreChilmark Tavern
Chilmark Tavern celebrates the Vineyard’s natural bounty with fresh seafood and produce from local farms and markets. The chef refers to the endeavor as an American Tavern and serves dishes such as Martha’s Vineyard oysters, Allen Farm lamb cooked two...
Read MoreEspresso Love Café
Tucked behind the courthouse, away from the bustle of Edgartown, the casual Espresso Love is a wonderful place for a slice of homemade quiche or a cappuccino during a shopping spree. Try to get a spot on the patio for...
Read MoreHome Port
The sunsets in Menemsha are as legendary as the ultra-fresh seafood sold in its stores. Arrive early to order at the back door of Home Port and score a table on its large patio, where you can feast on ‘fish...
Read MoreL’Étoile
This lovely spot serves haute French cuisine in a modern setting in downtown Edgartown. The garden patio is ideal for a romantic evening.
Read MoreLarsen’s Fish Market
The bounty sold at Larsen’s is literally right off the boats, which pull up behind the small cottage with an azure-blue door. Technically a retail fish store, Larsen’s also sells homemade chowders and crab cakes, and they’ll boil lobsters for...
Read MoreMorning Glory Farm
The sign on the road to Morning Glory Farm reads “Hot Coffee, Baked Goods, Asparagus” (or whatever else is in season), which doesn’t begin to describe this gorgeous country store. Set in a farmhouse with a wood-beamed ceiling and surrounded...
Read MoreMurdick’s Fudge
Fudge lovers can’t miss this spot, and even the sweet averse will be hard pressed to turn away from the sugary scent surrounding this island institution. Murdick’s treats make for a great hostess gift or edible souvenir, but even if...
Read MoreRed Cat Kitchen at Ken ‘n’ Beck
Oak Bluffs has a bounty of lovely cafes and casual eateries, but when it comes to fine dining there is—well, was—a notable absence. When chef Ben deForest arrived at what was previously known as Ken ‘n’ Beck, islanders eagerly anticipated...
Read MoreState Road
Flanked by vegetable and herb gardens, the idyllic State Road appears to be no more than a charming country home, but island regulars know it to be the fine-dining destination of the moment. The West Tisbury restaurant bills itself as...
Read MoreSweet Life Cafe
One of the most beloved restaurants on the island, the Sweet Life Café occupies the ground floor of a Victorian house, where the chef creates innovative, French-inspired cuisine. Many dishes include local ingredients, like Katama Bay oysters and organic island...
Read MoreThe Beach Plum Restaurant
Helmed by chef Chris Fischer, whose prodigious resume includes gigs at New York’s Babbo and London’s St. John Bread & Wine, the Beach Plum Inn is one of Martha’s Vineyard’s premiere dining destinations, serving up haute cuisine on an otherwise...
