The 10 Best Restaurants In Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Graziano Scaldaferri

Many of the restaurants found on the small, beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard, right off the coast of Massachusetts, focus on the fresh fish and seafood that the Atlantic Ocean provides on a daily basis. We list the best places to go for the catch of the day,

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1. yNine

Pub, Restaurant, Pub Grub, American, Beer

20byNine is a gastro pub which focuses on hand-crafted, quality beers and whiskeys from local and national producers. In addition to drinks, the restaurant offers an array of fun, small bites such as glazed bacon, croquettes, grilled cheese and the fresh oysters sourced directly from the island’s Katama Bay. The only restaurant of this kind on Martha’s Vineyard, 20byNine holds great promise and is on its way to becoming another local favorite.

2. L'Etoile

Bar, Restaurant, French, American, Contemporary

A lovely tented patio decorated with greenery and strategically positioned lights help to create the romantic setting of restaurant L’Etoile. Ideal to celebrate special occasions, L’Etoile has been spoiling its guests with delectable dinners of French fare since 1986. L’Etoile is also equipped with a full bar serving a fine selection of wines and specialty cocktails, including its flagship ‘startinis’.

3. Linda Jean's

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Vegan

Linda Jean’s has been a popular destination among locals and visitors for a satisfying breakfast or lunch for the last 30 years. The restaurant would deserve a visit for its location alone. A fine example of the colonial architecture that dominates the island, the picture perfect wooden house in which the restaurant is situated flaunts purple walls, white windows and door frames, and sloping tile roofs.

4. Nancy's

Restaurant, American, Beer, Seafood

There’s a reason why anybody who had a chance to visit Nancy’s love this historic restaurant: the magnificent view it offers of the Oak Bluffs harbour, which becomes particularly picturesque when the sun goes down and sets the sky on fire. Nancy’s time-tested cuisine adds epicurean delights of delicious seafood on top of the striking panorama, offering a memorable experience in every regard.

5. State Road

Charcuterie, Restaurant, American, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

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State Road Restaurant certainly has the look and feel of a contemporary tavern, as it describes itself. Exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace and warm lighthing create an intimate, rustic ambiance, enriched with a number of exquisite artworks. Yet another seafood restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard, and one of the finest, State Road is also a top choice to share a plate of tongue-tingling charcuterie and taste a range of regional artisanal cheeses.

6. The Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

Restaurant, Seafood, American, Beer

The Martha’s Vineyard Chowder Company‘s signature chowder is made with the fresh, quality clams that the ocean provides every day, but the menu lists many other excellent dishes, both of seafood and meat. The restaurant is also known for a notable range of 15 different draft beers that pair well with the scrumptious food.

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