
Martha’s Vineyard, MA Restaurants
Dining at one of Martha’s Vineyard restaurants is a culinary experience you won’t find anywhere else. Anchored by its connection to sustainable agriculture with its many on-island farms and the surrounding waters of the ocean, local restaurants have an endless bounty to pull from. From Oak Bluffs to the fishing village of Menemsha, here is a guide to some of the best eats on the island.
Oak Bluffs
- Back Door Donuts– Almost a right of passage when visiting the island, a visit to Back Door Donuts is a must. Located less than half a mile from our seaside hotel, M.V. Gourmet Café and Bakery opens its back door at 7 pm to serve up the best donut around!
- Red Cat Kitchen– A quirky hole-in-the-wall eatery, where the Obamas have dined, serves up a seasonal menu that won’t disappoint.
- Martha’s Vineyard Chowder Co.– For the best bowl of New England chowder.
- Mocha Mott’s– Sip the best coffee on the island and a no-frills atmosphere keeps it casual.
- Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium– Satisfy that sweet tooth on a hot summer day with the best ice cream in town at Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium.
Vineyard Haven
- Art Cliff Diner – For the best breakfast on the island with large portions of poached eggs, fresh fishcakes, salmon bagels, and delicious French toast. Check out 7a Foods for the best breakfast sandwich.
- Grace Episcopal Church– Arguably the best lobster roll around.
Edgartown
- The Newes from America – If you like the classic New England Fish and Chips this is your place.
- Atria– For a good burger with an inventive twist, Atria does it right with menu items such as the Thai shrimp burger and the Moroccan lamb burger.
Menemsha
- Larsen’s Fish Market – Really for everything Martha’s Vineyard, you can’t go wrong with Larsen’s Fish Market. The mainstay fish market sells fresh fish, a delicious clam chowder, and lobster rolls. The family-owned business also runs The Net Result in Vineyard Haven.

