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Alchemy
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,...
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Art 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...
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Atria
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...
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Ben & 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...
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Home 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...
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L’Étoile
This lovely spot serves haute French cuisine in a modern setting in downtown Edgartown. The garden patio is ideal for a romantic evening.
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Larsen’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...
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Sweet 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...
Martha's Vineyard

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The best restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard are outside of the three major tourist towns, but visitors shouldn’t let that deter them from venturing off the beaten path. Keep in mind that most of Martha’s Vineyard is dry—only in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown are restaurants allowed to serve alcohol. If you want wine with dinner anywhere else, be sure to purchase some bottles in these towns in advance.