Great view, food, and service! Lobster dip had tons of lobster in it. We sat on the rooftop for a view of the boats. read more

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We've come here a couple of times over the past couple of years and every time the food is great. Not a bad lobster roll and the fries are delicious. We also tried the calamari and fish and chips and everyone loved their food. The service is great always and their outdoor area is so cute. read more

Seafood Shanty - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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Cool spot right on the harbor. The buttered lobster roll was excellent! The wait can be long during peak season, but the view and food make it worth it. Great for a quick drink at the bar as well. read more

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I love fried seafood so much, but I am cautious to try new places because so many places do it poorly. Seafood Shanty really blew me out of the water with the quality of their food. The restaurant is quite busy and can be cramped, but it has a great view because it's right along the water. With how busy it was, I was surprised that the staff were so friendly and attentive. The oysters were amazing. We ordered the fisherman's platter which included onion rings, fries, fried haddock, fried clams, fried shrimp, fried scallops, and coleslaw. Every single item was delicious. I was expecting to not like at least one of them, but they were all so good! The batter was perfect, well seasoned and so crispy. I still think about this platter all the time. read more

Seafood Shanty - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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Seafood Shanty is a place that I would definitely be interested in going back to if I'm visiting Martha's Vineyard! I had their half dozen oysters, a platter of fried seafood, lobster roll, and steamed lobster. My favorite was definitely the steamed lobster. I think they had a special going on - $27 for 1.5 lbs. That was definitely something I really like! read more

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When on the vineyard I always try to hit this spot. The best thing is the lobster dip. This time tried a fish sandwich and it was good but nothing spectacular. View is always great and you can sit outside. It does tend to get a little loud. Service has always been wonderful. read more

great service all very good we enjoyed this restaurant very much! Better than a while back when I was disappointed. read more

Such beautiful views from the up top bar we love coming here for its fresh delicious sushi our bar tender Zionn is just so attentive and kind always a pleasure to see a familiar face we frequent here a lot when I'm on the island read more

Seafood Shanty - The fried fish sandwich but very lightly fried great French fries too - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Every year I love going to seafood shanty. One of my faves in edgartown. Food is consistently good. 4 stars instead of 5 only because this time when I went as a solo diner one day and the wind picked up, I requested to move my seat but because I didn't have other people dining with me they said I could only sit on the bar table. I was very disappointed especially because I was intending to order much more that day but couldn't fully enjoy myself. All my time as a solo diner (that tips well might I add) I've never experienced this at any restaurant. Outside of that they they have great indoor and outdoor seating with amazing views just maybe don't come by yourself :) When I came back the next day with my boyfriend we had the most amazing service and view read more

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Nice view of beautiful harbor in Edgartown with indoor & outdoor seating. My lobster roll was great, and my son enjoyed his grilled mahi. Fries were delicious in a generous serving, but I shouldn't eat so many. The service was good. Solid seafood and drinks choice with a big menu. read more

The one positive to this place is the location. Great big dining area with views of the water. Then it goes downhill from there. Unbelievably mediocre food with a waiter who gaslit my friends and I regarding our food order... yikes! When you get 2 out of the 4 items wrong (even after reading back the order to us!), you may want to look into a different job.... My friend and I were excited to try the mussels. But what was brought to us were "steamers". We had a few, confused by the color of the shell but thought to ourselves "hey maybe the east coast does mussels differently here". When our server came to check in with us, we clarified what we had be brought. He tried to play it off like we had ordered this, even though we specifically said mussels twice to him when ordering. There was no apology, no earnestness to earn back our trust. Our other friend had ordered the simple side salad but was brought the strawberry salad... You can eat fried fish, burgers and fries at any other joint and it will all taste the same! On to the next.... read more

I'm not sure why the reviews are poor. The service is good. The large deck offers nice views. The food is pretty solid for a place that it doesn't have to be. We ordered raw oysters 3.5/5 (small), shrimp cocktail 4/5, Caesar salad 4/5, warm buttered lobster roll 4/5, PAN ROASTED MISO SALMON 5/5, and Boston cream pie 3/5 (dry). Good beer, wine, and cocktail options. read more

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We stopped by Seafood Shanty in Martha's Vineyard on a recommendation from the guy at our bike rental shop -- it's right at the end of the bike route, so it was the perfect lunch break before heading back. The restaurant is in a super cute area with a beautiful view of the beach. We walked in without a reservation and were seated right away, which was a nice surprise. We ordered lobster and lobster rolls -- both were fresh and delicious. One of my friends didn't know how to crack open the whole lobster, and the kitchen staff kindly did it for her. That kind of thoughtful service really stood out. Overall, great food, chill vibe, and excellent service. Definitely worth the stop if you're biking or exploring the area! read more

Seafood Shanty - Lobster Roll, Whole Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

This is one of the popular spot for lunch with a view in Martha's Vineyard. Since it was off peak time, it was not crowded, and we didn't need a reservation. We each decided to get a cocktail to go with our lunch. We got Shan-Fusion Mule, Ocean Berry Booze, and Mudslide. One thing to note: The bees were crazy about these maraschino cherries that comes with some of the drinks. If you are afraid of bees, ask the server for the drinks without the cherry, or remove it immediately and put it far away from you. For appetizer, we had Clam Chowder, a traditional New England chowder with lots of clams, creamy and comforting. For main, we all got lobster roll. They had the cold and warm version, and we got the cold one called Island's Best & Biggest Lobster Roll. And it sure was pretty big and with a mountain of lobster chunk meat! It was really tasty and super satisfying! The $34 price sounds expensive, but I think it was worth the price tag, as it was huge and you get so much lobster. We had a really nice lunch here. The drinks were nice, and the lobster roll was quite amazing. read more

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Get ready to have some fun and a great meal. If you're lucky enough to sit at the bar, the bartender can whip up anything you can dream of their drink. Menu has got some pretty wild drinks on it as well. Now for the food I can't begin to list the options because there's so many but I will give it my best rating for their sushi. it's on fire as are the guys that are rolling it fresh definitely a great place to go and bring the family as well. read more

Our hotel at Edgartown was right opposite the Seafood Shanty so we stopped by to grab lunch. It was the first day it opened for the season and looked really busy, but we were seated just a couple of minutes after arrival. I'd suggest making a reservation if you can because lots of people stop by for the beautiful view of the water. Ample indoor and outdoor seating, and they had high chairs for infants and toddlers. The food was really fresh and good, but just a little under wow factor in comparison with other restaurants in the area. We had the stuffed quahogs as an appetizer and really enjoyed it, you could taste the cocktail sauce which added a distinct flavor. Also tried the lobster dip and lobster quesadillas, which were also fresh and creamy. There's a kids menu as well. The service was really fast and friendly despite the crowd. Definitely stop by for the scenic views and if you're in the mood for seafood (which you'd probably be while at the vineyard). read more

Seafood Shanty - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Food was delicious, server was a wonderful person. Atmosphere was fun, relaxing time with friends would highly recommend this to everyone.

Terrible experience. We arrived for lunch at 10:58. We were told they were not open yet. My partner asked if she could use the restroom. The hostess let her in right at 11:00. The manager said "who is this lady" when she was walking to the restroom. He aggressively approached the hostess in front of myself and another employee about his "compliance reason" for not allowing my partner to use the bathroom. The rude manager continued to badger and explain his ridiculous reason about the bathroom usage. My partner came out of the restroom & told him he was rude and he said "you're welcome". We were simply patrons on rainy Tuesday morning while on vacation and this manager single handedly ruined that memory for us. We have eaten there twice before and have send many friends and family. What a disappointment. Do better Shanbt read more

Waiter got 2/4 of our meals wrong and didn't acknowledge his mistakes whatsoever. Food was extremely mediocre.

The Shanty has great views of the harbor and that alone is worth a visit. You can eat outside and watch the sailboats come and go - probably even better with an adult beverage. I ordered the signature lobster roll and it was just ok. There was sufficient lobster - the meat was average and the warm toasted roll was tough - not delicate and light. I also had the clam chowder and it was creamy but only lukewarm. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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IYKYK hell YA. eat on the upper deck!! our table was right on the edge with a beautiful view of the harbor. As we ate an incredible lobster roll while we watched seals swimming in the water. It was awesome. Location is perfect with all the cute shops right close by and just a short walk from the lighthouse as well. Tried to convince my friend to go back the next day I had such a good experience!! read more

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Beautiful view! Loved the outdoor seating option. No wait. The food was delicious! Chowder was smooth and creamy. The lobster roll (both warm and cold) was packed with meat. So good! The mussels were packed with flavor. The service was quick, accurate and kind! Absolutely would come here again! read more

Seafood Shanty - Cold lobster roll and fries - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Great views and food. All of the classics as well as a sushi bar. Excellent cocktails and beers on tap. Reasonably priced. Emily is the best server. Will definitely be back. read more

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Shoutout to Sergio! Great waiter, very down to earth and kind . It was very busy, but the staff did a great job at not letting get in the way of service, wait times, or overall quality. We got the outside seat which offered a very nice view. Food was very yummy ! I got one of their original burgers and my mother ordered the fried scallops. I'm not a fan of seafood but this place was very much worth it! read more

Best lobster roll I have ever had in my entire life. Service was okay, they were slammed so I will give them grace. The ambiance could not be beat, a picture perfect view of the harbor cannot be beat. read more

Tried the hot and cold lobster rolls, and both were delicious. The cold roll comes with quite a bit more lobster than the warm. caesar salad was a hefty up charge but it was a good portion. Side of fries were also a good portion and crispy. Great views from the rooftop deck, so highly recommend dining there when the weather is nice. We were told the wait was 20 minutes and were texted in less than 10 minutes. Our server and the rest of the staff was super friendly. Had a good draft beer and cocktail selection. read more

Seafood Shanty - Warm lobster roll with Caesar - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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This place gets a lot of hype, but I was actually very disappointed in the size of the lobster roll and the quantity of lobster I received compared to the social media posts from others who have eaten here. The lobster roll itself was tasty though. read more

Seafood Shanty - Lobster Roll, fries, coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Welcome back in 2025 - and the experience has changed INCREDIBLY! Visited a day before it shut down for the season, and was BLOWN away with the plump-est, cheesiest lobster quesadilla this side of the east coast, and DIDNT BREAK THE WALLET! Fried shrimp to dance for and a pretty good (it was over dressed tuna) poke that had amazing sushi rice (seriously, I was nursing a bad stomach upset and wanted some rice... and I was smitten with rice!). My sister, hailing from North Carolina, ordered the lobster quesadilla that simply blew our minds. Unlike the lobster-weak and cheese-deficient quesadilla of Wild Goose Tavern in Chatham, this bad-boy had knuckles, and tail and claws to make a fisherperson and lobster-deprived human dance for lunch. Chunky enough to share (my husband did the honors so that "no lobster was left behind). I don't know if this place has upped their game since 2013 or I have been seafooding my heart across Cape Cod and my expectations have changed... but this place hit it! I recommend getting there early in the season when they open and during "New England Second Summer" - the local's little secret. And service was absolutely wonderful read more

Food/drinks were good, view was excellent, customer service??? After paying, we were leaving past the host stand and they stopped us because my kids were taking their waters in their to go kids cups. They made us give them back. The kids plastic "to go" cups of water. I don't get it. So weird and left a bad vibe. read more

Excellent spot to have drinks and chat on a deck. The wait is never too long and the drinks are very good. The food - not so much. We started off with the clam chowder. Each person who ordered it ranked it a seven out of 10 or below with the majority being a sex. The clam chowder was way too thin, there was not enough seasoning, even in a lightly seasoned dish, the potatoes and clams were MI. Then again, my son who is sitting across from me and his girlfriend had all clams and potatoes. One of the few tricks in serving clam chowder is to stir it as your scooping. The lobster roll was very priced and had plenty of lobster meat. The problem was the lobster meat was flavorless. It had to have been previously frozen. Also not enough mayonnaise or celery. Then again some people would complain if there was too much mayonnaise or any celery. This is a very specific recipe that New Englanders are very fussy with. This was essentially a dry lobster roll = no mayonnaise no celery. California roll was also a flop according to the two of eight diners in our group who ordered it. There were no complaints about the hamburger or the chicken nuggets. All in all the view was great the food not so much. Hard pass for dinner or lunch. The appetizer menu was lacking. I recall being there and having appetizers and being happy but it seemed pretty slim today. read more

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BEAUTIFUL ambiance & location on the water! Highly recommend the lobster dip (it literally had a half of a lobster with huge pieces of claw & meat). Buttery, creamy, dreamy!! Can't wait to go back again! read more

We stopped here for lunch the staff wasn't very friendly or helpful . We sat on the deck which had a great water view and that was the highlight of our lunch . For our appetizer we had the steam mussels which were very small and the garlic sauce had no taste . For our lunch we had fish & chips and The grilled mahi sandwich. The food came cold had wasn't very good . It was very over priced for the quality of the food. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Had an awesome lobster special! So nice to get good, affordable seafood on Island. Plus, you can't beat the view

If you can avoid the rush, this is a great spot for deck dining with a fantastic view of the harbor. Shrimp tacos were solid and the French fries were perfect. The tuna poke bowl was also quite tasty. read more

Very clean, service is exceptional and the food is fantastic I would definitely recommend this restaurant

Atmosphere is lively and family friendly. We enjoyed our meals, service, and beautiful view on the top deck. I had the shrimp scampi over penne, my husband and son had the mojo chicken. Their chicken was a bit rubbery, but the rice & beans were amazing. We would visit again, but probably order more basic meals (burgers, fish & chips, etc.) read more

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First time here(first time to the island) and I wanted a place with good food and a decent view and this did not disappoint. I sat on the roof top along the outer bar/counter. I ordered a foo foo drink and the mussels. Wow there were so many and they were delicious- they were on the smaller side but again there were so many I was full! Shout out to my waitress Molly! She was adorable and kind and helpful and attentive! She made the experience perfect! read more

Seafood Shanty - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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I got the lobster roll, it was fine, not very good but nothing terrible. The fries that came with it were better than the sandwich. Our waiter took our order then disappeared for an hour. Someone else dropped our order and then we couldn't get anyone's attention for the entire time we were there. At least the view on the harbor was nice. A bit disappointed at the service especially spending over $40 on a lobster roll after tip and tax. (Honestly should not have tipped but the lowest option presented on the screen was 18% - and what am I gonna do? Click custom tip while the waiter is looking me in the eye over the little payment machine?) Would not come back here. read more

Seafood Shanty - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

We were having a hard time deciding on restaurants in Edgartown, we were happy we went with the Seafood Shanty! It's right on the water with a very nice seating area inside and an upper deck outside. If for no other reason, you should go there for the lobster dip! It was absolutely delicious and a good portion. All the food we ordered was extremely fresh and they had an excellent menu. The shrimp tacos were great, as were all the other dishes we tried. We had great margaritas, our friends had wine, they had a very nice selection of wine as well. Service was great despite a pretty large lunch crowd, and prices were, in my opinion, very reasonable. With the large lobster dip, shrimp tacos and two large margaritas we spent $74.00. It was really worth it. The restaurant had a great vibe and if we were closer, I'd go there every week! read more

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Had the Lobster which was horrible with black slim also little neck clams frozen. My son had lobster roll which didn't like. Service was ok. Atmosphere was fine. Would not go back or refer. read more