📍MVacay's BIG *Dining* Guide

my top 5 picks for where to eat in every category imaginable

Bookmark this guide for the next time you need a restaurant recommendation in a pinch!

An easily skimmable, no-nonsense list.

Among the Flowers

🍽️ Where to Eat on MV

🍳 Breakfast – caffeine, please! early morning spots

1. Waterside Market (Vineyard Haven)

2. Aalia’s Coffee (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

3. Biscuits (Oak Bluffs)

4. Katama General Store (Edgartown)

5. Behind the Bookstore (Edgartown)

🚦Ways to Avoid Summer Traffic on MV

🥞 Brunch Spots - sit-down places worth changing out of sweatpants

1. Art Cliff (Vineyard Haven) ⭐

2. Red Cat Kitchen (Oak Bluffs)

3. Pawnee House (Oak Bluffs)

4. Bettini (Edgartown)

5. Among the Flowers (Edgartown)

🥑 Where to go to Brunch on MV

🥗 Solid Lunch Spots – for when you're hungry, not fancy

1. Quitsa Kitchen (Vineyard Haven)

2. Tigerhawk (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

3. The Food Truck (Oak Bluffs)

4. Lucky Hanks (Edgartown)

5. Rosewater (Edgartown)

🍽️ I Don't Want to Do Dishes - beloved year-round spots, well-priced to dine in

1. The Attic (Vineyard Haven)

2. The Maker (Vineyard Haven)

3. Offshore Ale (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

4. Rockfish (Edgartown)

5. The Wharf (Edgartown)

🍝 What the Locals Eat on MV

💵 Ballin' on a budget - year-round take out with a delicious, budget-friendly meal

1. Scottish Bakehouse (Vineyard Haven)

2. Mo’s Lunch (Oak Bluffs)

3. Winston’s Kitchen (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

4. Chef Deon at the VFW (Oak Bluffs)

5. Edgartown Pizza (Edgartown)

🥠 Roundup: 15 Meals under $15 on MV

🍷 We're in love, let's dine like royalty - special occasion/fancy dinners

1. Atlantic Fish & Chop House (Edgartown)

2. Alchemy (Edgartown)

3. Atria (Edgartown)

4. Outermost Inn (Aquinnah)⭐

5. Home Port (Chilmark)

🍴Which restaurants on MV take reservations?

👶 Dinner with little ones - food, space to wiggle, and no side-eyes

1. Fish MV (Vineyard Haven)

2. The Attic (Vineyard Haven)

3. Coop DeVille (Oak Bluffs)

4. Noman’s (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

5. Katama Kitchen (Edgartown)

📅 Toddler-Friendly Weekend Itinerary for MV

👯 Me & my top 8 friends want to eat together - for loud laughs, long tables, and shared apps

1. Nancy’s (Oak Bluffs)

2. Lookout Tavern (Oak Bluffs)

3. Seafood Shanty (Edgartown)

4. Bettini (Edgartown) ⭐

5. Bad Martha Brewery (Edgartown)

💍 Guide to Planning a Bachelorette Party in 2025 on MV

🦞 Seafood You Can Brag About - where to try fresh, iconic MV Seafood

1. 9 Craft Kitchen (Vineyard Haven)

2. 19 Raw Oyster Bar (Edgartown) ⭐

3. The Covington (Edgartown)

4. Larsen’s Fish Market (Chilmark)

5. Fish House MV (West Tisbury)

🦐 Roundup: Seafood Restaurants of MV

MV Salads

🌮 Quick Bites & Special Diets

🥡 Need food ASAP - fast, casual, and usually with parking

1. Quitsa Kitchen (Vineyard Haven)

2. Tony’s Market (Oak Bluffs)

3. Great Harbor Market (Edgartown) ⭐

4. Morning Glory Farm (Edgartown)

5. Chilmark General Store (Chilmark)

🍔 Prepared Food Options on MV

🌱 Vegan & Gluten-Friendly Spots - satisfy your hunger without sacrificing flavor

1. Salvatore’s (Vineyard Haven)

2. Scottish Bakehouse (Vineyard Haven)

3. You Enjoy My Vegan Food Truck (Vineyard Haven)

4. Pawnee House (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

5. MV Salads (Oak Bluffs)

🥗 Roundup: Restaurants for Food Allergies on Martha's Vineyard

🌍 Eat Around the World - authentic international food, no ferry required

1. Asian - Mikado (Vineyard Haven)

2. Italian - La Strada (Vineyard Haven)

3. Brazilian - Sweet Bites (Vineyard Haven)

4. Thai - Bangkok Thai (Oak Bluffs)

5. African - Black Joy Kitchen (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

💎 MV Food Guide: Swaps for Your Go-To Restaurants

🍕 The Pizza List - the best ‘za on MV

1. Porto Pizza (Vineyard Haven)

2. Offshore Ale (Oak Bluffs)

3. Great Harbor Market (Edgartown)

4. Edgartown Pizza (Edgartown) ⭐

5. Bad Martha Brewery (Edgartown)

🍽️ Roundup: Caterers on Martha's Vineyard

🧺 Picnic Picks – great spots to grab food for the beach

1. Tigerhawk (Oak Bluffs)

2. Mo’s Lunch (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

3. Edgartown Meat + Fish Market (Edgartown)

4. Black Sheep Mercantile (West Tisbury)

5. Chilmark General Store (Chilmark)

🧺 MVacay's Picnic Guide: 10 Best Picnic Spots on MV

Home Port

☕ Sips & Snacks

☕ I like you a latte - coffee shops, some with breakfast and pastry options

1. Catboat Coffee (Vineyard Haven)

2. Aalia’s Coffee (Oak Bluffs)

3. Behind the Bookstore (Edgartown) ⭐

4. Espresso Love (Edgartown)

5. Toccopuro (Oak Bluffs + Edgartown)

🧺 Roundup: Martha's Vineyard Artisan and Farmers Markets

🍰 Bakeries - memorable, from scratch homemade bakeries

1. Pie Chicks (Vineyard Haven)

2. Black Dog Bakery Cafe (Vineyard Haven)

3. Mo’s Lunch (Oak Bluffs)

4. Morning Glory Farm (Edgartown) ⭐

5. Grey Barn Farm (Chilmark)

🥐 Bakeries on MV

🍸 MV Cocktail Crawl - strong pours, tiny umbrellas optional

1. Beach Road (Vineyard Haven)

2. Red Cat Kitchen (Oak Bluffs) *best Mocktails, too!

3. Pawnee House (Oak Bluffs)

4. 19 Raw Oyster (Edgartown)

5. Pelican Club (Edgartown) ⭐

🍻 Roundup: Nightlife on MV

🍷 Pass the Wine - spots to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine

1. 9 Craft Kitchen (Vineyard Haven) ⭐

2. Red Cat Kitchen (Oak Bluffs)

3. Sweet Life Cafe (Oak Bluffs)

4. L’etoile (Edgartown)

5. State Road (West Tisbury)

Atria

🎉 Things to Do While You Dine

🎯 Fun & games - eats with something extra to do

1. Noman’s (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

2. Katama Kitchen (Edgartown)

3. Bad Martha Brewery (Edgartown)

🏈 Catch the game - full volume spots to watch sports

1. Barn Bowl + Bistro (Oak Bluffs)

2. Town MV (Edgartown) ⭐

3. The Wharf (Edgartown)

🐶 My dog is my date - bring Fido, these spots have a pet-friendly patio

1. Black Dog Tavern (Vineyard Haven)

2. Net Result (Vineyard Haven)

3. Noman’s (Oak Bluffs)

4. Coop De Ville (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

5. Lobsterville Bar + Grill (Oak Bluffs)

🐕 Pet-Friendly Guide to MV

🌤️ Outdoors-y - The best patios & rooftops

1. El Barco (Vineyard Haven)

2. Lookout Tavern (Oak Bluffs)

3. Nancy’s (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

4. Seafood Shanty (Edgartown)

5. Atlantic (Edgartown)

⛱️ Martha's Vineyard Outdoor Dining Roundup

🎶 With a Side of Live Music - tunes while you chew

1. Black Dog Bakery Cafe (Vineyard Haven)

2. Port Hunter (Edgartown) ⭐

3. Bad Martha Brewery (Edgartown)

🎶 Roundup: Live Music on Martha's Vineyard

Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar

🌟 Extras

🌟 New + noteworthy - the newest and most buzzed-about MV spots

1. Quitsa Kitchen (Vineyard Haven) ⭐

2. The Maker Pasta Shop and Cafe (Vineyard Haven)

3. MV Tap (Vineyard Haven)

4. Black Joy Kitchen (Oak Bluffs)

5. Michael’s (Oak Bluffs - coming late 2025)

🆕 Martha's Vineyard New Business Roundup

📺 As featured on… - spots featured on national TV

1. Black Dog Tavern (Vineyard Haven)

2. Back Door Donuts (Oak Bluffs)

3. Nancy’s (Oak Bluffs) ⭐

4. Giordano’s (Oak Bluffs)

5. Larsen’s Fish Market (Chilmark)

💝 Iconic Foods and Gifts from Martha's Vineyard

🍦 Ice cream - a mix of unique and classic flavors

1. Ben and Bills (Oak Bluffs + Edgartown) ⭐

2. Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar (Edgartown)

🚶 Near the Ferry - quick grab-and-go

1. Porto Pizza (Vineyard Haven)

2. Black Dog Bakery (Vineyard Haven)

3. Pie in the Sky (Woods Hole) ⭐

⌚Where to Go While You're Waiting for the Ferry to MV

🥇 Quick Hits: MVacay’s Local Favorites

• 🍔 Burger: The Attic

• 🍟 French Fries: Fat Ronnie’s

• 🐟 Fish & Chips: John + Sandy’s

• 🥯 Breakfast Sandwich: Tigerhawk

• 🥗 Salad: S+S Kitchenette

• 🥣 Chowder: Buckley’s Catering

• 🦞 Lobster Roll: Lookout Tavern

👀 What to Know Before You Go

These are my personal picks based on years of eating around the island. It’s not a full list of every restaurant, some categories were tricky to narrow down to just 5! To keep it fair, I didn’t list any restaurant more than 3 times. If one of your favorites isn’t here, there’s a good chance I’ve been and just didn’t love it. My qualifications? None, I’ve just eaten at more than 90% of the restaurants on the island over 15 years.

If this is your first time visiting MV or you’re here for a short while, I suggest making a reservation at at least one place for dinner before you arrive! It will ensure you have a great experience.

Restaurants on MV can be super seasonal, so double-check hours before you go. Things can change last minute because of weather, ferries, or staffing. I’ll keep updating this guide as places close or new favorites emerge. 🥂

✅ What's Open and ❌ What's Closed on MV Right Now - Spring 2025

Did I miss your favorite?! Tell me in the comments!