PROS: loads of street parking, good food, priced well, menu variety is plentiful, spacious inside. The waitress, Olivia, was very friendly. CONS: it gets mobbed in here so you may have to be on a waitlist OVERALL: if it's not too crowded I recommend coming here read more

Lookout Tavern - Fried sweet potato roll - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

My friend and I decided to try this place while on a day trip to Oak Bluffs off a recommendation from someone who lives in the island! I really loved the clam chowder. It came out piping hot & had just the right amount of clams and things inside. My friend also really enjoyed her chicken salad burger. Only con- the hostesses are not friendly and are pretty unwelcoming. Our waiter was great though! read more

Lookout Tavern - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Wow best lobster rolls!! They are packed with lobster and you have an amazing view of the water! We also got clam chowder and a seafood platter to start. Everything was so fresh and yummy! read more

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Hostesses could use some hospitality training. For a place that is so busy during the spring/summer, they should really accept reservations to prevent customers from crowding the hostess stand while waiting 20-30 minutes for a table. However, as soon as we were sat at a table, our server (wish I got his name) was very nice and our food arrived very quickly. The lobster bisque was delicious! Great location for souvenir shopping in the area as well! read more

Where in Martha's Vineyard, visiting late October can you get lunch when many businesses have already closed up for the season? So glad I asked the owner of Sanctuary for a recommendation. We walked pretty much back to the ferry dock. It wasn't on the water but across the street. The man at reception was kind enough to unload the items on a sturdy looking crate for Pygmy me to get up onto a high bar stool. I always say I wish I was 2 inches taller. The restaurant had some patrons already eating or drinking. By the time we were done the place was packed. Everything was delicious except the unagi roll was definitely not unagi but some kind of raw cubed reddish fish. M guava ribs was the tenderest almost fall off the bone, perfectly sauced. Very glad we didn't go on the optional 3 hour tour so we could admire the New England style architecture, their landscaping and have time for a leisurely meal. When we had already left the place a couple from the bus who went on the tour asked if we ate there and how it was. read more

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Excellent food. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Place was packed but got us in and out efficiently!

Absolutely loved Lookout Tavern! We were exploring Martha's Vineyard & were immediately drawn to the places over looking the water. It was super busy, but very well run. We were seated pretty quickly and then ordered. I had the Grilled Salmon BLT, and my friend had the Cajun Mahi sandwich. We loved them! This is a "must visit" if you're exploring MV! read more

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We went here twice during our visit to MV. We started with the coconut shrimp and they were okay. Somewhat of a small portion for the price and they didn't have a strong coconut flavor. My partner and I both got the cold lobster roll for our main. I substituted for sweet potato fries (delicious) and she substituted for a salad (also delicious). The lobster rolls were massive and one of our top three lobster rolls we've ever had. The lobster meat was extremely fresh and the roll itself was buttery and perfectly toasted. After our first visit we would have given Lookout Tavern a 5/5 but our second visit didn't quite stack up to the first. Our lobster rolls were noticeably smaller on our second visit and my sweet potato fries were cold. Overall, we plan to return, but with hopes it will be akin to our first visit. The staff was super kind and the view from the deck is beautiful. Such a fun typical beach bar vibe! read more

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Great views, great energy and vibe. Staff were friendly too. Came in on a weeknight. Place was packed! There's outdoor and indoor seating but we opted to wait for an indoor table with a view. Started with some drinks, we got the lookout lemonade and watermelon patch. The drinks were so strong! Tasty but hitting like a truck. Refreshing and sweet, couple of these will get you loose. Next up was the fried calamari and clam chowder. Calamari was damn good. Crunchy and fresh. Best texture and seasoning of all the calamari I ate on the island. I think the sauce is homemade, it's great. I think this clam chowder was one of the best I had on the Martha's Vineyard. Thick, creamy, flavorful. This is a must get. For our mains we had the cold lobster roll and fish tacos. The lobster was tasty! Lots of chunky meat. Squeezed some lemon juice and viola, ready for feasting. The bread was also delicious. Toasted and thick enough to hold all that meat. The chips were meh. The fish tacos were fried to perfection. Light and fluffy, battered well. The corn salsa was delicious. read more

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We are full-time Islanders and one of our saddest days is New Year's Day. That's when the Lookout closes for their winter break and they reopen sometime in April. We frequent that restaurant on a weekly basis because the food is fabulous. The servers are wonderful and the atmosphere is perfect. I highly recommend travelers's, visitors beach goers to try the lookout. It's amazing and it's an icon. read more

Great vibes, great views, great oysters, great service...great beer! It's Oak Bluff!!! Martha's Vineyard... read more

Lookout Tavern - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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04.10.2025 This place was pretty good. It was not crowded (off season) and the atmosphere was pretty good. The service was nice. The calamari was cooked perfectly and not greasy! My friend loved her tacos and the lobster roll was really good. I recommend this place! read more

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Missing photos, uploaded what i can find for now. Our orders were usually similar everytime we come here: appetizer not appetizer: whole belly clams plate sushi: mango tango roll, hamachi (sashimi style, not sushi), spicy tuna roll entree: lobster roll & mahi mahi tacos. if we didnt feel like eating fish, then we would order BB King Burger or Chicken wings. Service is always good, on a busy night wait time would be 40 minutes, so plan accordingly. Everyone has to be present and reservations are only made in person not by phone. Things may change since business is slowing down. Thank you Look Out Tavern for your summer service! read more

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lobster roll. That's all you need to know. Get the lobster roll and get it hot and I hope you like butter. low key, relaxed vibe great to grab some seafood and a drink! we enjoyed the clam chowder. Also, we admired their generous portion sizes as it was relatively expensive for a shack like place. read more

Lookout Tavern - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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It was amazing! Our server (Taylor I think!) was great as well. We got the tacos and coconut curry mussels and both were great!! It's right on the water and was busy when we went read more

That lobster roll is amazing! This place didn't skimp on the amount of lobster in my roll. The roll has to be the largest I've ever had. Yummy! We had different varieties of the lobster rolls.. everyone loved it. The chicken tacos were are so enjoy by the non shellfish eater. Our server name was Sasha. She was a delight. Very attentive and friendly. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 I'll definitely be back next summer! read more

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This place was the absolute best! So freaking good. We got the surf n turf burger and guava ribs with the curry mussels to start. 10/10- flavorful, so much food and cooked to perfection. Absolutely come here- you won't regret it! read more

Lookout Tavern - Surf n turf burger - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Large variety of food sushi, fried fish, burgers, etc. nice staff. Just a little too loud

The view and vibe cannot be improved. The food however, needs drastic improvement. The service was excellent. The waitresses are attentive and do a great job juggling lots of people. The lobster roll was bland and didn't taste like fresh lobster. It was just slapped together sloppily. The lobster bisque just didn't have the right taste. It did look good but it didn't taste good. The sushi is the way to go if you go into the lookout Tavern. read more

Lookout Tavern - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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This is a very popular and crammed restaurant & bar. Be prepared to wait for about 30 mins or more for a party of 2 when the weather is good. We took a quick stroll to check out the other restaurants surrounding the block while we waited for our table. We ordered the Tavern lobster roll and the Italian panini, aperol spritz and a blueberry lemonade. The drinks were mediocre. The lobster roll is definitely Jumbo sized compared to other places. You get a lot of lobster meat in a nicely toasted bun with a touch of mayo. Very enjoyable. The cheese in the panini was not melted at all so it ate more like a ham and cheese sandwich. Not enough toasting of the bread either. If we had more time we probably would have researched other dinner options but we left here mostly satisfied and rushing to catch our ferry. read more

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Great service from the hostess' hello to the bartenders final check in. The staff was happy to get me a gluten free lobster roll and it made my whole day. It was delicious and filling and got to me quickly. I would highly recommend Lookout to any weary traveler coming off the ferry, bus and plane. read more

Lookout Tavern - Gluten free lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

We went to Martha's Vineyard for the day on our Cape Cod trip and decided to have some lunch at Lookout Tavern. The lobster roll did not disappoint. There was a lot of lobster meat and the bun was nicely toasted. The clam chowder was also very good, tasty and creamy. For a restaurant in an island, the prices were decent and the food quantity was great. We def recommend the lobster roll from this place. read more

Lookout Tavern - Lobster rolls - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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We came here on our first day at Martha's Vineyard and liked it enough to order takeout for a beach lunch on my birthday. There's no kids menu, so we ordered a couple of entrées for the kids to share. The place was busy both times, but service was quick and efficient. The lobster roll was packed with meat. The fish tacos were far from San Diego style but were still tasty. For takeout, we got sushi. While not classic Japanese quality, it was fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a beachside lunch. As a sushi lover, I was happy! read more

Lookout Tavern - Left to write: Tuna roll, nigiri (both are part of sushi deluxe), mango roll - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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5 stars. The Lobster roll was probably one of the best I have had on the east coast. Wow! Unbelievably amazing taste. I got the lobster roll with melted butter and it was ridiculously yummy. The meal itself was amazing to for our lunch party. The fish & chips ordered was also amazing. The table got French fry's and sweet potato fry's to share. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere yet a bar feel. 5 stars. Highly recommended read more

This place is always packed. And they don't take reservations. You have to show up and get on the waitlist, so make sure you bring time. The service was super friendly and they were incredibly sweet to our dog. I hear the lobster rolls are all the rave, but I don't eat sea food. I was happy to see that they have quite a few vegetarian sushi options as well as mocktails. Both were delicious and worth the wait :) read more

Whoa it was packed in here! Very busy and a bit loud. Luckily I was able to snag a seat at the bar and I made a few friends. The bartenders were great! I got the warm lobster roll and it was huge! I was surprised at the size for the price since the ones I get in DC are like half the size. It was delicious and I'm glad it was my first lobster roll on Martha's Vineyard. Oh you will have almost zero cell service in here and they don't have WiFi. read more

The food was less than ok. The service was great. I saw the guava ribs on the menu online and thought that would be an interesting taste. It was almost like no taste at all. Drinks were just ok as well. We were disappointed. read more

One of the best views on the boneyard for lunch! Logistics: beautiful view, a short walk from the Oak Bluff Ferry. They do not take reservations, and it's always bustling so be prepared to wait. The best view however is on the upper deck, with like a bar seating area facing the water. This is first come first serve! So you can join the waitlist for a table but even better to stalk out this stool seating! Food & Drinks: loved the fish tacos and fries! I tried the Mahi Mahi taco first and it was very tough. Unfortunately when I told the waiter she stated, "Have you ever had Mahi?" Um yes and I love it. And know this is overdone! Even if I hadn't, that's not the response if a customer does not enjoy their food. It was an early lunch so I wanted more than a mimosa, but still light and airy cocktail! The Shaboozey Spritz was perfect, has Prosecco and tequila ! They have TVs inside playing most sports games! read more

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I had lobster roll on my mind and after doing some research I knew that this was going to be the spot for it. It was an hour long wait checking in around 1-1:30pm on a Friday. Worth it tho! I had the sautéed lobster roll with lots of butter and house made chips. It was HUGE. I felt like I ate two lobsters. Great flavor - it was exactly what I was looking for. My wife got the sushi and tbh I think it was overpriced for what it was. She wasn't a fan of what seemed to be mayo based sauce on top of the mango roll. Our server was really nice, the atmosphere is family friendly and casual. Perfect spot to grab lunch. read more

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I wasn't a fan of this restaurant -- made my stomach hurt after eating the lobster roll. Ultimately, TMI it got regurgitated. It was fine at first, but was nothing extravagant about their lobster roll. I could have did without the chips, tasted stale. The lobster roll needed a sauce or something with it and lobster pieces were full and chunky that's a pro. I would give it a 7/10, if I'm being honest really a 6.5/7-10. The service was okay. I had to assist the hostess on how to use the POS system when we picked up our order because she didn't know how to use the POS system fully. Ambiance was busy, so I know their food must be good but wasn't right for me I'd say. I probably would try something else on their menu but would stay clear of their lobster rolls. read more

Lookout Tavern - Lobster roll with chips - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

We're here from Florida. Fun time, great lobster roll, delightful staff, good location read more

Lookout Tavern - Outside signage - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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We came here on a weekday summer afternoon and this place was packed. We ordered a lobster roll and beyond burger and thought that overall the food was just okay. The lobster roll had a lot of lobster but there was only butter, so the roll was a little bland. The beyond burger was not really good, as it was cooked well done and didn't have much flavor so I could barely finish half of it. I had to ask for condiments, which was strange that even though our table had a few orders of fries, there was no ketchup. The place was busy so our server was not super attentive. Not sure we would come back or if this place is worth the hype or the price. read more

Lookout Tavern - Beyond burger - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Cute restaurant! Both in and outdoor seating. It wasn't super busy when we got there, but by the time we were leaving the line was out the door. Our food and drinks came out much faster than anticipated. Their oysters were super good! Both the hubby and I had the surf n turf burger. The lobster was excellent! Cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth. The burger was less than desired. The cook was okay, asked for medium and got a little closer to well, the burger patty its self was under seasoned. The burger could've used a sauce or something to really bring it all together. My normal fries were excellent, but the hubbies sweet potato were under cooked. Next time here I'd still go here but would want to try something different! read more

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Visiting Martha's Vineyards in the offseason, was not expecting lot of places open, but we saw a lot of positive reviews of Lookout Tavern and decided to check it out. Service was prompt, and accommodating, and the place looked reasonably busy for a Tuesday afternoon in October. Lobster roll was hugee and for a price of 40 dollars, you get a lot for your money - not too much mayo, plenty of lobster and tasted fresh. Chips served with lobster roll were hard, wasn't a fan of them. Aperol spritz was good too, and the calamari as an appetizer as well. Great spot to check out in Oak Bluffs! Convenient location too, as it is close to the Bus stop and the shops. read more

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First time that we've been to Lookout Tavern as a family, although two of us have been before. Things to know: it's always busy, it's always loud, and there's always a wait. Service will never be more than "What do you want?" and "Here you go" because they are all so slammed every second. But, we like this place and the view is indeed phenomenal. It has its own charm and the food that we got last week was actually much better than we've had in the past. We were a party of seven, and had about a 30 minute wait, which wasn't too bad. The two of us shared the lobster roll BLT and the cold lobster roll. The BLT version was so good, especially since that was our first time ever having that particulate combination. It was delicious. We like that they don't overload the lobster with mayo and the amount of meat was generous (obvs the price reflects that). Same with the lobster roll--positively heaping, although for one of us, the lobster meat on that one didn't taste as good. We know that makes no sense but still! The sweet potatoes fries are fine but their slaw tasted like it had turned. Our daughter ordered a fish and chips that unfortunately had a rubbery coating that seemed like a pretty egregious cooking faux pas. This is really more of a 3.5 star experience, but drinking aperol spritzes and beer with our friends and Pops by the water on a beautiful day makes us want to round up, so there you go. Also, we were generously treated to dinner, which always helps too. Four stars. read more

Open air sports bar vibe serving amazing seafood. The best lobster roll i had on the trip (and I tried a lot). The crab cakes and coconut shrimp each had really unique sauces that were perfect. read more

**EAT HERE** This place is lively and packed! We got two seats overlooking the water where the Ferry comes in. Beautiful View. We had the Fish and Chips. The two pieces of Fish were HUGE and the batter was light and had good seasoning. There were soooo many crunchy, good French Fries! We also had the Lobster Roll and that was also huge and packed with buttery Lobster meat. The bun was so good! Their homemade chips are ADDICTIVE! The Lobster Roll here ruined it for any other Lobster Roll we had on the Vineyard. Nothing compared to this one. Full bar, beer and wine. TV's to watch sports. Outside dining too. Highly recommend. read more

Lookout Tavern - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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This restaurant is always super busy when I come during the summer, but for a reason because it is an awesome place. They have the BEST lobster roll on the island. The location is right on the water so it's perfect to grab a drink and enjoy the view. You can't go wrong with any of their drinks or food. It's always consistent. I look forward to coming back every year! read more

The views from the restaurant are AMAZING! They can get very busy around lunch time but their quick service makes up for it. Seated in no time and it didn't take long for the food to come out. The lobster roll was five stars!!! One of the best I've ever had! Highly recommend for MV first timers! Met tons of locals while eating here and learned so much about the rich history of Oak Bluffs. read more

Lookout Tavern - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Always a great experience at the Lookout!! The service is always exceptional with a team of dedicated and cool people to guide you through your experience. read more