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    Outermost Inn Aquinnah

    3.9 (88 reviews)
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    First night experiencing Martha's Vineyard on our anniversary called for something unique.... Aquinah is the complete opposite side of the island - the section where people go because they want non commercial but quality. When our friends who are locals described OI it was a no brainer. If you have ever been to the River Cafe under the Brooklyn Bridge it's that vibe - 3 course meal with many surprises along the way by an Australian chef and owned by James Taylor's brother Huey. We split the lobster / beef Wellington which was prepared perfectly. The white & green asparagus were as unique and delicious as advertised, the crab salad was not watered down so the taste of fresh crab permeated. The strawberries & creme lived up to the hype our server gave to it.. It was a cloudy evening but sunsets can be spectacular here. This is a fantastic escape from tourist traps. Can't wait to come back.

    Cheese plate dessert, with local cheeses.
    Natalie M.

    We love this restaurant and look forward to coming several times each summer. We went last night to celebrate 2 birthdays, and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere, food and service was just as wonderful as ever. We started with a drink and the AMAZING kimchi grilled oysters. We have tried to recreate the recipe, and we are close, but there's no substitute for this delicious preparation. Then we were brought to our table, which was a great location, on the porch. It's a prix fix menu, with everyone choosing a starter, main & dessert. I've posted the menu and courses, and you can be assured that everything was delicious. This is definitely destination dining on Martha's Vineyard. Make sure to reservations well in advance, come early to enjoy the view in the yard, and enjoy your meal!

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    G-Dawg ..

    Quite pricey but very good dining experience I'll start with the shortcomings since they were our initial experiences. The host was curt and the bartender outright rude. Fortunately, we did not have to deal for any amount of time. One would think we shat on the host when we asked if we could have a drink at the bar upon arriving. Absolutely not. 'We have more guests coming in right when you're done eating'. Then she turns around and pushes us to the bar because she didn't have our table ready. I knew what was coming next. Ask the bartender about drinks. The female bartender was nice and trying to help when the male bartender stepped in and shut us down. Sure enough, one person in our group got a drink when the lovely host came back to shoo us towards our table. From there it was all uphill. Our server was delightful as were the other servers and support staff. Drinks seemed reasonably priced. The restaurant offers a prix fixe menu which we knew about when making our reservation. Our server pointed us to delicious choices of tuna tartare, fried green tomatoes, lamb, and the wagyu ribeye - a serving for two but offered as a single dish if desired. We had one person with a gluten intolerance and was served the 'rice crackers' mentioned in another review here; I agree that it's an odd choice for such a high end restaurant. I went for the scallops figuring it would be a smaller dish and I was not wrong. However, this was the smallest serving of scallops I've ever received: three. Yes, three scallops. When you consider a single person can order the 24 oz ribeye platter, you need to serve up more than three scallops. Expertly seared but the serving size was a disappointment. The restaurant and its surroundings are beautiful and picturesque. Adirondack chairs line the lawn with a large fire pit for wonderful sunsets over the hillside. Deer came out at dusk at the edge of trees as the ocean breeze cooled the air. Go for the fried green tomatoes, tuna tartare, lamb, duck or ribeye. The chocolate torte was delicious as was their take on bananas foster. Yes, it's pricey at $200/person (with drinks). The entire dining experience (again, after you get past the host and bartender) seems worth the cost.

    Outside seating area

    Came here with parents. The bill for three of us was $650 including tip. The food was great. The waitress, Clara, was great. The hostess (Allie?) on 8/17/25 was a "cold fish" and couldn't be bothered to smile- gave off terrible energy and didn't greet us or make us feel welcome. she shouldn't be doing that job or was she just having a bad day? I overheard her arguing with the raw bar guy who asked her to bring a plate to a table. She complained as if she was above it. Now that I think about it maybe she's related to the owners and is somehow above feedback but she ruined the otherwise really good energy of the place. I know it's annoying when clients are demanding but when we spend this much on dinner it's really not too much to ask to return a smile. Yes the food was good. Place is beautiful. They just need to explain to some of the staff that fancy doesn't mean giving off an entitled, snobby, better-than-you vibe. Warm like the Aquinnah sunset is the preferred attitude. We had a very Nice time and it's worth the visit. Kimchi baked oysters are incredible. Thanks and please repurpose your terrible hostess: Booo for making us feel unwelcome. the waitress made up for it. Thanks Clara you were great and professional. Thanks chef team. Thanks to the owners for creating the place.

    Glazed donut, blueberry cake donut and a cinnamon roll.
    Karyn P.

    Egg sandwich Sunday review. We came up for egg sandwich Sunday with some friends and our daughter. It runs from 9-11am. We loved the food and the amazing relaxed environment. We all ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese with spinach and tomato. It came on a delicious biscuit. We each got the hash brown and some donuts and a cinnamon roll to share. This was such a delicious breakfast and the donuts were fresh, warm, and frankly the best I've ever had! Would come back again. Definitely 10/10!

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    Dorothy W.

    The inn is breathtaking. Beautiful flowers and scenery. Lighthouse, sunset, and live deer off in the fields set the mood. Indoor/outdoor dining perfectly timed. Arrived early to sit in the field for cocktails. Seated at our exact time. Each dish was better than the next. I had the fried green tomatoes with lobster loved it and the pickle juice. Plenty of lobster. My lamb chops were seasoned well and perfectly cooked. Five chops total. Finger licking good. However, everyone loved the halibut in brown butter sauce. Prefix price. With tip and tax, cocktail and wine came to $200 per person. Well worth it. Service was 5 stars. We were slightly disappointed in the desserts. Prepared a little untraditional. Too much peanut in my chocolate. Oatcake dense. Tiramisu more bread like then lady fingers. But that's just me. Would I return? Yes, every time I come to the island.

    Michelle D.

    We took our friends here for a lovely experience and a taste of the island. Our server Sam made the dinner even better! We had a ton of laughs with each delicious course and shut the place down. Thank you Outermost for one of the best experiences in a while. See you again soon.

    Lighthouse nearby
    Roger M.

    One of my favorite meals, ever. At many points during the meal, my wife and I couldn't talk because all of our senses were focused on the food. Start by going early and sitting out on the lawn during the sunset. Have a glass of wine and enjoy their amazing oysters. I expected to love the fresh oysters, which I did. But, I was amazed by the Vineyard Chargrilled Oysters which were bathed in kimchi butter. OMG, was it great! The dinner quality was outstanding. I know that some people complain about the $97 price. Those are the people that don't appreciate a well-prepared meal. It is in the details. And this place gets the details just right. We started off with an amazing lobster dumpling in a lobster broth. My wife and I were in heaven. Dinner was seafood of course. Amazing. Don't miss going.

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    Update: No longer BYOB - they now are licensed to sell wine and beer. They lowered the price of the prix fixe menu from 75 to 65!

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    This reminds me of going to my grandmas 100+ year old farmhouse if it were on an island. Up island,…read moreAquinnah (formerly Gay Head area) is nice and quiet in comparison to the rest of the island and Oak Bluffs where the ferry drops off. Elise is just a wonderful person and made the trip special. She makes a breakfast out of this world and the inn has some great animal life. A few bobcats and she has nursed some wildlife back to health. Walk to the rural more private beach is less than ten minutes. We will most certainly be back!

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    Cuttyhunk Fishing Club Inn - Fruit cup

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    4.0(10 reviews)
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    My husband and I have been coming to Cuttyhunk for the past several summers on our boat. Usually we…read moreuse it as a stop on our way to the Vineyard from Rhode Island. This time we spent a couple days on this quaint island and took our time exploring. At the intersection of the Corner Store, there was a sign saying breakfast was being served every weekend from 8-11 at the Cuttyhunk Fishing Club. We made our way to the beautiful inn and were delighted to find out they accept debit/credit cards as well as Apple Pay. If you have ever been to Cuttyhunk, you know most of the businesses on the island accept cash only, and there is no ATM on the island (as of the time of my review). For breakfast, I got three large chocolate chip pancakes with a fruit cup on the side. My husband got the Vineyard Sound Bowl. We both enjoyed our food. I couldn't finish my portion (should've opted for the smaller portion); I had no idea how large those pancakes were! Our sweet, mild mannered server Emily took great care of us. She was personable and made us feel welcome. The grounds of rolling greens with the breathtaking views of Vineyard Sound and the historical building make you feel like you've stepped back in time. We will definitely be back! Tip- if you are coming from the harbor, it is a long walk so plan accordingly. The road is paved so it makes for a great scooter ride.

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