Upscale Dining on Martha’s Vineyard
It’s always fun to don your fanciest clothes and feast on luxurious cuisine while vacationing! If you’re looking to experience upscale dining in Martha’s Vineyard, we have a few tried-and-true local favorites to book a reservation for!
Ten years of farm-to-table excellence served with a warm, approachable ambiance is just steps from Martha’s Vineyard Surfside Hotel. Sourced from the island’s best farms and fishermen, the menu changes weekly with fresh and delicious ingredients to heighten the burst of flavors. In peak summer months, reservations are necessary; they have a small indoor seating option, while the backyard provides an intimate outdoor dining experience tucked around trees and candlelight. The servers are excited to offer a fine dining experience as soon as you are seated. This is one of our favorite restaurants on the island and is a must for foodies!
This renowned restaurant prides itself on farm-to-table dishes based on new American cuisine with modern-day approaches. Local vegetables, cheeses, fresh fish, and homemade pasta are beautiful dishes that rotate daily to ensure seasonal freshness. Sweet Life is the creation of a husband-and-wife duo with strong culinary backgrounds that strive to provide a restaurant respected for its flavors, imagination, and respect for local sourcing.
The Farm Neck Café is nestled nearby the first tee of a world-renowned golf course and is famous for its stunning ocean views and long meadow fairways. There is nothing better than enjoying lunch after playing 18 or, even better, a beautiful formal yet casual dinner with family or friends. The menu rotates with what is freshest on the island, paired with a solid wine list and a great bar that can concoct whatever you desire.
A gastronomic spot for those searching for a 5-star dining experience! Located in the heart of Edgartown, the amount of detail that goes into each meal is unprecedented. Detente’s menu is curated from the freshest ingredients available. The restaurant’s changing menu features inventive American fare with European influences, local seafood, hand-rolled pasta, and house-made desserts.
One of the most popular up-island restaurants has a romantic yet inviting tavern atmosphere in the serenity of West Tisbury. The herbs and vegetables from their on-site garden are utilized in their dishes, and other locally sourced ingredients are used. Each dish can also be paired with a delicious wine from their extensive wine menu.
If you are looking for something more formal, we recommend reserving an outside table at the Outermost Inn. The fine dining experience combined with the views is a dining experience you will never forget!
Alchemy’s upstairs lounge is certain to make you feel like a posh influencer while dining. The chic atmosphere of their American bistro-style experience is derived from the vibrant European cultures, especially Italy, France, and Spain.