We had the raw Oysters and Cheese plate. Both were fine. The oysters have a Mignonette sauce on them (two kinds - Berry and Garlic/plain). They appeared freshly opened and were quite good. The cheese plate was also nice. We ate at the bar and the bartender was a little distant and hard to get when you needed a refill but she could have had an off day. My impression was that this was a very nice place with highly professional kitchen and staff. If you have the chance to sit in one of the large chairs on the lawn it's worth it to spend some time watching people go by. They are very comfortable and people on the street are great to interact with or observe. It's a cute place with dining under a tent and inside dining room. Tiny bar was fine but loud. I would definitely go back and try the full menu. read more

L'etoile Restaurant - Cheese plate - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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Stopped in after dinner for an espresso martini. We sat on their Adirondack chairs in the front yard sipping away on the most delicious martini I've ever had. Love this little place. It's cute and cozy. read more

Very highly recommended spot in Edgaterown for dinner. Expensive meal. But lacking good service and honestly i have eaten better food. We reserved a late table which was given away to a newly wed couple. So we sat elsewhere. No biggie. 45 mins to get our drinks and we ordered straight up whiskey. Server had to be asked to bring plates so we could eat a sharable dish. Wife had the halibut which was dry in thr inside. I had the lqmb chops that were just ok. I've had better. The dessert (cream brule) was ehnn!!! Again. Seemed like it was late so the chef lost her wind and just was sending dishes out. Maybe wed have had a better experience a another time there are much better meals on the island to be had in my opinion. read more

L'etoile Restaurant - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Best dining experience in MV! Every dish was so amazing, the atmosphere is so cute, and the service was wonderful. Definitely come here! read more

L'etoile Restaurant - Spinach salad and truffle gnocchi - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

We spent our 44th wedding anniversary here last week and it was magical. The hostess seated us at a wonderful table on the patio. Sarah the bartender is such a lovely person. Sarah sang us a song for our anniversary. The atmosphere and the food was all wonderful. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

If you are looking for a fabulous dinner in Edgartown, you'll find it at L'etoile. This is our go-to for fine dining every summer. An upscale but not-stuffy atmosphere complimented by a friendly & attentive staff. I've often referred to Chef Michael Brisson's Duck Foie Gras as the "best bite in earth" and I still believe it. When I think of this restaurant, the foie gras is the first thing that pops into my mind. It's an every visit must-order for starters. My wife will often ask for a double order for dinner and a salad. It's my every visit appetizer. Seriously, you'll be hard-pressed to find any better anywhere! We've tried. If you like lobster, and if you're coming to the vineyard, I'm imaging you do, the native Lobster Etuvee at L'etoile is probably your best bet for an entree. Beautiful presentation, always fresh from the local waters and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. read more

This was the best meal all season! We sat in the bar , early seating. The servers were absolutely terrific ! Drinks very good, nice selection of wine by the glass also. The meal was exceptional . Such a nice experience with my daughter in law. We highly recommend! read more

Soooooo the food was amazing. Lola was a great server. I just think she may have been a little stretched. The beginning of our meal was a little slow. And by a little i mean a lot. But the rest was right in line. The last complaint was our Togo food was never given to us. So we were having such a good time and they forgot so we had to go back for it. read more

One of the best dinners we had on the island. We sat outside underneath the tent and started off with their delicious bread followed by the foie gras. I wouldn't order the foie gras as it was over seasoned and quite small for the price ($29). The lobster was delicious and very filling (over 1.5 pounds). The creme brûlée and cocktails were delicious at this place. read more

L'etoile Restaurant - Lobster - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

One of the best restaurant experiences ever! Food and service absolutely amazing!! We will be back!

Delicious splurge food. Perfect service. Very high end - Edgartown approp I have celiac and they were very accommodating

We had a great time at L'etoile. The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend the octopus! It is a fabulous location situated in the main area. read more

Firstly the hostess,from Memphis, is so sweet and hospitable. (Of course she is. She's from Memphis.)She checked a couple of times to make sure we were being taken care of. Maya, our server, was great. We ordered a shared plate of flank steak and a couple of drinks. I ordered a Startini, which was delish, and my daughter ordered a custom made drink ( Purple w a flower in it) the bartender invented. She lived it. The only glitches were the rude waitess( older w a ponytail), who reprimanded my daughter for thinking she could be served a drink in the tent area, after being told we could sit anywhere. The second glitch was ordering medium rare flank steak and it came well done. But Maya was gracious and we were able to get the correct order. The ambiance is very inviting and we'd return again. read more

The food was decent - I would have given it high 3 or 4. The only off note on my food was the inclusion of a parmesan crisp with the spring vegetable soup - too harsh a note with such delicate flavors. And the soup needed to be pureed more for a smoother texture. The service, however, was abominable - some of the worst I've had in my 56 years, and certainly not what I expect when dropping over $1K on a special occasion dinner. There was one perceived problem, which we all would have understood, but which was handled very badly - I had ordered two cocktails (for me - was coming out of a nap so wanted to start with the espresso martini but then move to my more normal order of a bourbon/rye based cocktail). I allowed my daughter to taste the espresso martini b/c she is a certified bartender in MA and it is good for training. She did NOT order and intend to drink a cocktail. Staff took up this issue with her when they knew it was her birthday dinner. It should have been handled directly with me, and they never should have bothered her as the guest of honor. Things went downhill from there. She was in tears/near tears for the remainder of the two hour dinner, feeling that she was being admonished for something she didn't do. No staff ever picked up the martini glass after I finished it - in two hours. With multiple opportunities. Even by the time we paid the bill. Every other dish was eventually cleared. I had to wait over 20 minutes for an iced tea - which I had to order twice, having to flag someone down the second time. Suddenly our table was ghosted, despite light traffic that evening. I had to run someone down to get our check - and she responded in a manner that can only be described as "huffy/bothered", like she was doing me a favor. If you don't want my $1K, then I am happy to leave without paying. Finally, the staff made sure that the tip was pre-included (theoretically due to our party size), giving us no chance to protest with the tip. Let me make this crystal clear - the snotty/odd behavior by the waitstaff was not due to a busy night/volume, it felt very intentional. We also made it clear that we were celebrating not only my daughter's birthday, but also the upcoming birthday of the 90+ year old matriarch with us. They only provided the birthday candle for my daughter, who then shared hers with the older woman. Managers, please retrain your waitstaff - we ended up talking about the mean-spirited, inappropriate service instead of how good the food was, and what a beautiful day to celebrate a birthday. Your team ruined my daughter's birthday evening. read more

Terrific food, cocktails, & ambience. We loved our choices of duck foie gras, short ribs, creme brûlée, and chocolate mousse over cherries jubilee. Our waitress Lola was very attentive and the artist behind our delicious cocktail "Lola gets the last word". Make a reservation because they book up! read more

This restaurant had a lot of highs and low. They present themselves as a Fine Dining establishment, but this Manhattanite would beg to differ. The eating space is lovely. You sit inside a beautiful tent with small lights all around. Trees and flowers everywhere. The wait staff and host are lovely. You feel like you are in a super classy environment, but the classiness stops here. We ordered the tasting menu and asked for the dessert to be changed. They server said it wasn't a problem. We could order whatever we want. Great! The tasting menu consisted of: Asparagus soup Foie Gras Raw salmon, sea bass and tuna Lobster pappardelle - exceptionally good Rack of Lamb Strawberry Rhubarb shortcake All the courses were very good. Here is the classlessness: The chef told the waitress to split 1 dessert for the 2 of us. So it was exceptionally small. For $300 (yes this meal was $300) he could have given us 2 desserts. We got the impression that the server also felt this was a low class move and because she gave us a plate of cookies along with our dessert. But wait, there's more!!! If a woman wants to use the restroom, they are directed to the B&B. If a man wants to use the restroom, they are directed to a porta potty behind the tent. Yes, a porta potty. $300 meal, beautiful environment, go use a porta potty in the back of the tent if you need to use the bathroom. That is an immediate loss of a star. I would not recommend or come back. read more

Not worth the money. While I appreciate COVID situations, the execution was not there. From service to quality. The steak I ordered was a tough cut for $62 - not melt in your mouth. The gin and tonic was all tonic. My husbands fois gras was burned. For $250+ meal - the meal should have a standard of service and quality. I think other places in Edgartown have been able to accomplish this more easily. The service was eh. 30 minutes for our first drink and 30 to refill waters. This place has a long way to go to warrant the price tag it craves. read more

L'etoile was the rainbow on my rainy day, almost literally. There's probably nothing better than eating well when the weather is less than perfect on MV. Located at close proximity to Edgartown center, L'etoile is inside one of the island boutique inns. On a nice day, you will find people dining outside under the tent. If you come on a rainy day like I did, you will make your way inside. A hostess will bring you into the dining room: white linen tables, candlelights, with artworks all around. A simple touch of romance. Drinks: I loves the bubbly "summertime in Paris" Appetizers: The rabbit loin is tender and delicious. The octopus is a bit too overcooked for me, the chewy texture gone. Entrees: The halibut fillet was very good. The sauce, the fish, the vegetable pairing. But what was better was the duck entree. The duck was bursting with flavor, crispy skin and tender meat! Comes with a shrimp fried ravioli. The duck really sealed the meal for me. read more

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I sat at the bar here and had an excellent meal with delightful service. I ordered The Golden Hour to start - big mistake, much too sweet for me. The bartender very graciously swapped it for an Old Fashioned, which was spot on and much more to my taste. The steak was nearly perfectly cooked (would have liked just a tad more red for my medium rare order, but know I'm in the minority on that) and the bread was heavenly. read more

Amazing food. Ribeye was great. Lobster was the best I have had. Great spot to go to while at Edgartown

Fantastic option for safe COVID dining. Amazing meal plus great spot for people watching. We ordered the oysters which were absolutely incredible but the star of the show was the short rib appetizer. Service was superb, our server was extremely knowledgeable and made fantastic recommendations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

L'etoile Restaurant - Oysters - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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We had such a fantastic meal here, and it wasn't our plan for dinner, after discovering Atria and Port hunter were closed, this was our next stop, and what a great stop it was. Our meal and service was top notch. Watermelon and feta salad- big portion for a higher class joint, excellent feta, creamy and salty, with fresh watermelon. Foie- the chef was willing to do a half foie gras portion for me, being my first time trying it...(I wish I got the full portion) buttery, duck fatty, deliciousness. Please try this. Local tile fish special- excellent fish, buttery, large portion, beautiful presentation, along with basil pearls (extra fancy) Rack of lamb- perfectly cooked, seasoned and presented along with wild mushrooms and homemade gnocchi. We will be back! So good! Great espresso too. read more

L'etoile Restaurant - Foie gras - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Comment magnifique ? C'était si bon ! Our experience was spectacular from making our reservation with the morning hostess to arriving to every bite of dessert. There were three in our party and we chose to order the Prix Fixe Chef's Tasting Menu with Red and White half bottle wine pairings and the Springtime in Paris cocktail. Our server was attentive and sure to review each course as it was delivered. The wine stewardess was helpful and spot on with her suggestions. Although we didn't care for the texture of the West Tisbury Rabbit, every bite of the meal was heavenly. We were satisfied by all 7 courses, yet weren't overly full. I can't wait to return! read more

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Restaurant tried to cancel our reservation because we were there celebrating an engagement and only ordering desserts and drinks. They said it was against there policy but couldn't show me the policy. Further more it's not an open table policy and by using their service they agree to open table terms of service which does not discriminate against what type of food you're ordering at the establishment. I guess $250 bill isn't enough for them. Been coming here for years and will never step foot in that establishment again. "manager" was rude and unapologetic. Insisted we were in the wrong. Customer service in 2019 I guess. read more

Went for our anniversary 9/14/2018. Milo was our waiter. The wine. We had researched the pinots based on their wine list. We opted for the FEL pinot 2015, however that vintage was gone and they had a 2016 which was a blend. Okay. But they should have updated their wine list. We ordered katama bay spear point oysters, boneless short ribs to start. Some of the oysters came with a limoncello cream. I got the distinct impression these had been pre prepared because the consistency of the preparation was too solidified. Short ribs were excellent. Main course of etuvee lobster and striped bass which was excellent. Overall a good dining experience but I would choose a different wine and not get the oysters. read more

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This is always a must do while in town. Delicious food and drinks with teamwork service. The new bar is ok as i liked the intimacy of the old bar a bit more but the food is still on point and the staff are all extremely kind and helpful. read more

I don't rate 5 stars easily. However this restaurant deserves it. From service, to ambience, to of course, the food it its a first rate restaurant on the Vineyard. Super fresh oysters with great lemon creme saice and cranberry sauce delicious. Octopus appetizer very tender and lobster and filet mignon main courses deliverable with various flavors including absolutely delectable vegetables prepared with a great flair. read more

It was a while ago but by far one of the best meals we've had of all time. Romantic and great food. I had the duck and compare it to every duck meal I've ever had and it's still #1! read more

I've been to l'etoile many times and the food and service has usually been "ok" however I will NEVER be returning. After my friend tested positive for Covid (and I was exposed) on the morning of our dinner reservation I called the restaurant to cancel. I spoke with a "less than helpful" woman who said it would cost me $100 for a "NO show fee". After getting nowhere with her and after she refused to put the owner on the phone she told me I would NOT be charged if they filled our two seats that night. Well I checked later that night and they did fill our two seats and confirmed that they were fully committed. I decided to email the owner who has not even had the decency to correct the situation. In these times when everyone is so hypersensitive to Covid I find it impossible that I did the right thing in cancelling our reservation and l'etoile choose to punish us for it. Also not sure how cancelling a reservation could be called a "no show fee" . How does l'etoile choose to keep $100 instead of keeping a loyal customer. I will not support a restaurant that will not support their community. There are many other very good restaurants in Edgartown and I had to cancel quite a few other reservations. letoile was the only one who ignored my Covid situation. My advice is that customers should keep this in mind when making future reservations. read more

L'etoile is an MV staple for my family while vacationing on the island. We usually eat in or at the bar room which does not take reservations. Typically, we have not had to wait any longer than a few minutes to get seats in this part of the restaurant. They now offer the full restaurant menu at the bar, so if you aren't opposed to sitting in a high-top seat, I highly recommend doing this. They have great cocktails and also an extensive wine list. The cocktails are around $15 and the glasses of wine are about $13. Before your meal, you will get a plate of delicious cheese and pine nut baked bread. It is crunchy on the top and perfect to dip in their olive oil. My mom and I both had the short ribs last night with polenta and it was amazing. The short rib is tender and the polenta is just the right amount of cheesy. My mom's piece of short rib was a little fatty but I had no issues with mine. This was only about $18/each. The only thing I wish about L'etoile was that they still served their lobster mac and cheese! Years ago they did this and it was the best I have ever had. Each year, I look at the menu hoping to see it again :). read more

L'etoile Restaurant - Short Ribs are delicious! - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

We've tried numerous times to get a table on our two trips here this summer (I don't know when folks called or used OpenTable but I've looked for weeks before both trips). We opted to walk up and see if we could have a cocktail on the lawn while we waited for a table at another nearby restaurant (90 min wait, we had time). As luck would have it there were two Adirondack chairs available and were seated promptly. Everyone is spaced nicely for conversation and people watching along the street. It was nice stop for drinks and appetizers and service was pleasant and attentive. We look forward to having full dinner one day soon. Gazpacho with shrimp salad was a personal favorite. Drinks were crisp and cold. read more

This was our first time and we were not disappointed. I am not a mushroom fan and my husband loves mushrooms so he was in heaven with the menu. I ordered the short ribs, wow on burst of flavors and the game hen, very delicious. My husband ordered the surf and turf and we ended with the mousse. Highly recommend but also be sure to book in advance as they get booked up quickly! Food was so good I would consider staying at their Inn next time! read more

In MV in Beautiful Edgartown. Great upscale nouvelle. Top three to five on the island. Dress nice, you're amongst old money. During busy season, leave your car in your driveway or get someone to drop you there. You're not parking close - unless your very lucky. read more

L'etoile Restaurant - Corner table facing Water street. - French Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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I can't rave about this restaurant enough. The service was fantastic and friendly, and the food was absolutely fantastic. We had the foie gras, octopus, and lamp chops. Everything was perfectly cooked. The foie gras was so gently cooked, it melted in our mouths. The octopus was like slicing through butter, it was so tender. The lamb chops were a perfect medium rare and so incredibly tasty. I'd come back to Edgartown just to eat here. read more

Yes it's pricey but the service is the best. Had the surf and turf and it was amazing. We sat outside and it was a fun evening. The chef/owner is a great person and we appreciate the quality and consistency of what he manages to accomplish. Top marks for a great meal in Edgartown read more

Sat outside in the lovely covered patio. Enjoyed the great wine list, recommend the Sancerre Rose. Started with an amazing short rib off the Second menu and then split surf and turf for dinner, perfect for two to share. Ended with amazing tasting desserts. read more

Lovely Edgartown restaurant, excellent service and bread. Menu is always changing, don't be afraid to ask for a favorite dish, they may be able to accommodate. read more

One of the best restaurant experiences I've had to date! Beautiful setting outside with the lights and lanterns in the tents. My table ordered the steaks, duck breast, and fresh caught tuna - all entrees were delicious! This place has a spot at the top of many restaurant lists for a reason. read more

My favorite meal on Martha's Vineyard! The setting is delightful with the tents and lights. The service was fantastic, and the food is delicious. The menemsha lobster pappardelle is one of their classics, and it doesn't disappoint. It was the best lobster I've ever had. I look forward to returning here hopefully many times! read more

Culinary catastrophe, management mayhem, endless wait for poorly prepared food. Somewhere between gas station sushi and vending machine fare, served by disinterested staff, you would be well off to avoid what used to be a fun spot; it is no more. read more