Nomans

For people who have gone to the Newes in the past, I'm sorry to say that the restaurant has changed…read morethe chowder recipe. Disappointing!! It's still a good pub atmosphere but the food isn't the same as years past.

Be cool. The vibe is haunted tavern and the experience is consistent and traditional. Laidback…read morewhile maintaining classic comforts. Staff are hard working and busy, and will stop to help if you ask. Like I said, cool. Otherwise you might get haunted by a ghost. They keep the menu short so they can do it well, and I have never gone and had them not accommodate or change something for me. Family staples are aplenty, so check it out!

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Espresso martini (not great)

Lookout Tavern

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Best variety, view and ambiance!!! Service is great. A++++ food is delicious especially clam…read morechowder.

Best fish tacos ( w/mango salsa) EVER One of the only…read moreplaces I'll eat sushi Freshest oysters

Chicken tender basket

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Jumbo Sautéed Lobster Roll w/Sweet Potato Fries

Square-Rigger Restaurant

3.9(120 reviews)

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On this episode of eating my way through Martha's Vineyard, we stopped at Square Rigger, one of the…read moreisland's well-known staples. All I wanted that day was some fried shrimp and clam strips -- and for me, the strips are key because they skip the extra parts you get with whole clams. Unfortunately, they were out of clam strips, so we went with fried shrimp, fries, and lobster bisque. Since I had to share with my wife, I asked for extra shrimp -- but heads up, it's $3 per shrimp. Not complaining, just letting you know. The lobster bisque came out hot and creamy, but I was hoping for a bit more depth of flavor and a little more lobster meat and a little less bisque. The shrimp were tasty and fried well, but personally, I prefer mine butterflied for that extra texture and presentation. What stood out most, though, was the service. Friendly, quick, and attentive, which matters a lot when you're trying a local favorite. Overall, Square Rigger delivers a solid experience, but I left wishing for just a little more -- especially when you're at a place with that kind of reputation. Verdict: Good shrimp, great service, but I'll be back hoping for those clam strips next time.

My family and I live in Arizona. When we called to make a reservation. We called at…read more5pm(AZ)/8pm(EST) on Friday several weeks before our visit. A member of the family had requested this location for her birthday dinner. The person who answered the phone "Idk. It's Friday night. I don't have time for this. It's busy." This should have been our first red flag. A separate conversation and call at another time, the GM asked over the phone if we'd like a cake or something special brought in. Very thoughtful. "Yeah we'd love that! Thank you!" When we arrived at our reservation time, the table had to be rearranged while the party waited. Our party was 8 people. When we inquired about the cake, no one present had any idea what we were talking about. They kindly offered to put a sampler dish together which we accepted but all other food and drink took so long, we cancelled it because we just wanted ultimately just wanted to leave. This is a steak house. A few people at the table ordered steaks with a medium center. Plates were brought out and we were advised the steaks had a medium. Every single steak was completely grey inside(well done). There was not a spot of pink inside. We didn't ask for a replacement steak, we just let them know so they would be aware for future steaks and someone else's future steak! We didn't bother asking for the replacement steak because it already took incredibly long for us to get our food and we were hungry. The waitress never apologized. She didn't look like she wanted to be there and was awkwardly hovering between the 2 tables they had filled. Two new steaks were brought out which we thought was nice but it was also suspiciously fast considering our previous long wait. We cut into the new steaks, almost completely raw. There was a man that poured water for us when we sat. He was the only one that looked like he enjoyed working there and showed any real customer service. The menu says 8oz sirloin and instead you get a 10oz New York strip. A larger piece sounds good but it's not what we asked for when we were ordering our food. If you're going to serve a different cut and size, why would you not change your menu? Or at least let customers know when ordering. Drinks were HEAVY. Can't complain about the quality of liquor. The drinks would be put on the table and take almost 10 minutes to get the next drink. The bartender was kind a remixed one of our drinks when we asked to sweeten it. Just wish drinks came out faster. The other food was great! We had pastas, salmon, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. They were very tasty. If the service, and steaks were better, this place would be recommended as it had beautiful flavor. The steak would have been perfect too if they knew how to cook it!

Prime Rib

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Atria

3.8(304 reviews)

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Natalie and Riley downstairs were amazing!!! So funny, so lively and just the best!! Amazing and…read morefun music!! We love this place! Not only the people, but the food was amazing. I would recommend this place EVERYDAY!!!!!!!!

While on the island we were looking to enjoy a more elevated dinner on Saturday night in…read morecelebration of my birthday and Atria was recommended to us. The restaurant is a beautiful, elegant but cozy spot. The outdoor seating is absolutely beautiful for a nice evening. We were there right at opening and were seated outside fairly quickly! Our waiter was welcoming and pleasant. Wished me a happy birthday (multiple times) but nice. There was a cute birthday card at the table but nothing more (most high end establishments usually offer a glass of champs, but I digress ) The menu is moderate not overwhelming with too many options. How do you NOT start your meal with Oysters Rockefeller when they are on the menu? Great choice, they were creamy and delicious. I am typically not a pasta girl but something was calling me about the Mushroom Bolognese! So....I ordered it. Along with a glass of Filipa Pato, which was fabulous! The pasta was phenomenal and I don't use that word lightly, it was amazing. My friend ordered the Bobo's Two Pound Wok Fired Island Lobster and she loved it. She paired her meal with a Smokey old fashioned. No notes! So after a great meal we a bought the check and offer up two cards for our separate checks. Somehow our waiter ends up charging both checks to my credit card. I didn't realize it until the next day. How does that happen. An almost perfect review, but attention to detail matters. Would I return, absolutely! Go enjoy!

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Atlantic Fish & Chop House

3.0(573 reviews)

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Great views and decent ambience. They don't take reservations, so I'd recommend sending someone…read moredown an hour before your ideal dining time to get on the list. Their system has a link that lets you know how many parties are ahead of you. During that time, you can shop downtown, have a cocktail at home, etc. Menu is very steak forward, but apps have a decent amount of shellfish. Crab cake app was delicious, but skip the shrimp cocktail-way too tough and chewy. The cocktail sauce is far too sweet. Steaks were OK. Cooked perfectly but just not our favorite. The charred onions were a hit with our group-definitely order some. Service was very attentive, but drinks can take a while. Definitely put your order in first thing so you have them in hand before your apps arrive.

I guess my favorite good menu and food to hanging out drinking at night…read more 3.9-4.0 Lots of nice places to sit, service excellent.

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Street Style Shawarma Tacos

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The Barn Bowl & Bistro

4.5(332 reviews)

0.9 mi

they did a really good job the food was very good…read more Mais que sabores, criamos momentos, histórias e boas memórias." * "Um lugar onde o sabor encontra o aconchego."

Had a great time here. Was able to snag a late night reservation for a line. Reservations online…read morefill up quickly so don't wait too long to book one. Nice inside, not huge but good enough. Food was good and drinks were decent. If you're looking for something to do in MV and you like bowling, this is your place to go.

Curry Mussels

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The Covington

4.4(160 reviews)

4.1 mi

Absolutely loved this spot for dinner. I had been wanting to try The Covington for a while but we…read moreare usually dining as a group of six and the restaurant is pretty cozy with mostly 2 and 4 top tables. I finally got a chance to dine there with a friend during my most recent visit in late May and I was really delighted. The service was friendly and our waitress gave helpful recommendations on the menu but the food delivery was on the slower side. For dinner we shared the sweet potato rolls, smokes cauliflower, bolognese and the halibut. Favorite dish was far and away the smoked cauliflower. It was absolutely outstanding. The flavors and textures were perfection. The halibut and the pasta were also both great. Cannot wait to come back and try their other veggie dishes, mushroom ragu and pork chop which also looked very tempting.

We put our names in later in the evening on a Thursday night in August. We were notified of our…read moretable just as we had received drinks at a bar where we were waiting. We told them this and they said they would hold the table. We arrived about 10 minutes later and were seated immediately, outside at the last table along the wall. It was a perfect, quiet, spot for the 5 of us! Our server, Summer was amazing. So friendly, so accommodating and a great representative for the restaurant. She made the experience even better. We shared some apps and the halibut special which was amazing and HUGE. The five of us shared this incredible special. The fish was perfectly cooked and the accompanying potatoes, salad and aioli were perfect! This was our first time there, we have been to the Port Hunter before. We will definitely come back!!

Dining room

Fresh-baked, delicious butter for the bread service

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Street view

Offshore Ale

4.2(536 reviews)

1.1 mi

This is what it's all about!! Great good! Great service! An amazing vibe. The interior is very…read morewelcoming, and the team of workers are too! I got a chance to talk with Mrs. Sue and you can tell she loves what she does. She's truly curated an experience. The owners lead by example. They are truly hands on to make sure you have excellent, fresh, hot, flavorful food and quick and friendly service. The fresh cut fries were definitely not out of bag! You can tell by the freshness ! I'm so glad I stopped by here. You can truly tell this is a family restaurant. Operated by love and you can feel it when you walk in! It was so good I had to come back! The ribs were so tender! Fall off the bone! Great flavor! The potato au gratin was crispy and good! The hot honey wings were amazing!! The flavor was perfect, no notes! I love this place!

If you're looking for your standard pub in Oak Bluff, this is the place…read more They get you seated quickly and offer great service. Good selection of craft beers on tap and good cocktail menu. They have a wood fired oven and make very good thin crust pizza. If you come here, you must try the pizza as that in my opinion was the best thing there.

Offshore ale

Guacamole and chips

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Rockfish

4.2(235 reviews)

4.2 mi

Delicious food and very nice inside! My wife had the lobster roll, and it was buttery and full of…read morehuge clumps of meat! My chicken bahn mi was excellent. So many flavor profiles with the acid, spice in the mayo, and tender chicken. I also love shoestring fries. Wonderful meal in Edgartown!

While strolling edgartown, was looking for a place for some lunch and saw Rockfish on the corner…read more From the outside, the place looks very nice. Went in right when they opened and inside looks like your typical nice pub. Hostess was friendly and sat us upstairs immediately. Service was good and both food and drinks came out quickly. Food was nice and hot so you know it was cooked fresh. Started with a blackberry whiskey smash which was perfect. Ordered fish and chips, clam chowder, cheese pizza and mac and cheese. All were very good. Only thing I would not get again would be the fish and chips. The fish just had too much batter. Felt like all you were eating was batter. Overall a good place and would certainly go back.

Upstairs full beautiful bar

Mac n cheese with braised short rib

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Winston's Kitchen

4.5(55 reviews)

1.3 mi

Call in my order for four people. One w a vegetarian. Everyone was very impressed and happy. I'm…read moregoing back today.

Winston's was recommended to me by my tour guide and it certainly didn't disappoint!…read more From the moment you walk in, you feel like family. The cashier was very attentive and authentic Jamaicans working in the kitchen. Ordered a cheese steak sandwich and side of jerk pork. Both were excellent! One of the best cheesesteaks I've had. Will definitely be visiting there again.

Pulled Shredded BBQ Pork Dinner

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D B.

1 year ago

Nomans has a country fair-like atmosphere that's perfect for a relaxed, fun outing. With colorful decor, lively crowds, and games like bean toss, it feels like a mini celebration every time. The live entertainment adds to the cheerful vibe and makes the experience even more memorable. The food was amazing--the poke bowl was fresh and flavorful, the tacos were delicious and generously filled, and the oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies might be the best I've ever had. Seriously, don't skip dessert! Service was friendly and efficient, even with a full house. The only issue was with the parking attendant, who showed favoritism toward certain spots. I addressed it with the staff, and I'm happy to say that on my next visit, the issue had been fully resolved. They also offer an overflow lot with a shuttle, which is a helpful option during peak times and keeps things running smoothly once you know about it. Nomans is a must-visit for great food, festive vibes, and that carefree country fair charm. Just plan ahead a bit for parking, and you're in for a great time. read more

Joe B.

2 years ago

Dear Friends, I wanted to share my recent experience at Norman's in Oak Bluffs, especially for those considering a visit. I stopped in for a drink before dinner, and while the atmosphere seemed inviting, I encountered a concerning issue. My drink was served in a plastic glass, which I can overlook. However, what really raised my eyebrows was when the bartender filled the glass using her hands. This lack of attention to hygiene was disappointing and made me question the cleanliness of the establishment. If you value hygiene when dining out, you might want to think twice before visiting Norman's. I hope this helps you make an informed decision. Take care! read more

Frank C.

2 years ago

BEWARE. aggressive and condescending male bartender who insults guests he is not even serving at their tables and a bar manager who is obviously friends with this character who condones his behavior. read more

Nomans - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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