Wife and I were wondering where to eat and saw the Black Dog Tavern open. Did. It realize the story behind the Black Dog which was quite interesting. The clam chowdah was amazing. And I am picky on chowdah. The croutons were a great touch. Waitress was very nice and explained the Black Dog story. Was great for tavern food, reasonably priced for MV. Highly recommend. read more

PROS: This is the oldest tavern on the island and one of the oldest in the country! Food is amazing, everything is well priced, atmosphere is older than dirt, and it has a nice view of the water. Natasha, the waitress was super nice! CONS: very minimal parking out front and there's only two bathrooms that hold one person each OVERALL: I highly recommend coming here if you're on this island! Especially if you enjoy history read more

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Really great views AND food here! I loved the lobster roll, which was packed with lobster and had a perfectly toasted delicious bun. The fries that came with it were so good, and the coleslaw was refreshing. My sister had the herb panko cod. It was buttery and delicious on a bed of mashed potatoes and spinach. The calamari here was also perfectly fried so we thoroughly enjoyed the food. The two glasses of wine we ordered were not great so we didn't finish them, but everything else was wonderful, including the service. The food came on a little slow, but was well worth the wait. read more

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We waited sooooo long for our food. Over 30 minutes. Poor service -Had to ask for water and bread. had to go get ketchup at another table. 3 ordered fish and chips. They were sooooo overcooked- dark crust and dry - Worst meal ever in vineyard haven. At such I high price. My guests had never eaten there. I am so sorry I didn't demand better service and send the overcooked dinner back We will never go or recommend this restaurant read more

6 of us thought the name was fun (each couple has a dog) so decided to come here for breakfast before heading off to a boat ride. The restaurant is on Beach Street along with other Black Dog stores and we found good close parking. All 6 of us enjoyed our breakfasts. My wife and I split a Happy Heff egg breakfast along with a fresh fruit bowl and we both liked it. Others in our party also enjoyed their breakfasts. Olive was our server and she has a good sense of humor and made sure everything was okay, coming back to the table a couple times. We're only in town for a couple days but all of us felt both the meal, location and service was good read more

The Black Dog Tavern - Olive, our excellent server. - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

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What to say? The view is great, and so is the ambience (if you can handle the cold), but I wouldn't recommend this place for actually eating. Or drinking, for that matter. We ordered 2 vodka peach canned cocktails, which were not in stock. Instead, we were offered what was supposed to be an alternative to those, but ended up just tasting like iced tea that had maybe been stored next to some peach schnapps. We ordered another cocktail that looked like lemonade when it came out, but after we found 3 bugs in it and asked for a replacement, we got one that was bright orange and completely different than the first. Oh, and it also had a bug in it. In addition, we were offered a "pitcher of water" for the table, which was actually a $9 bottle of Acqua Panna. The cocktails were later comped. On the food end, the Chicken Tenders were good, and so were the Tavern Burger and the Barbecue Wings. The Power Bowl was just okay. We got 2 sides of Mac and Cheese, both of which came out cold. Once we were able to tell our server, the chef came out to speak with us. He was not apologetic at all. After questioning ME on why the food that came out of HIS kitchen was cold, he offered to replace them. We'd had enough and just wanted to be done, so he comped the Mac and Cheeses. Also, right before we left, we were told that they'd forgotten to bring out the house bread for us when we arrived. We didn't know that it'd been left behind, so I feel like that detail should've been left out because it just pointed out another error in our experience. Based on other reviews, it seems like we lucked out with our server, Ema. Although there was an incident when receiving our drinks in which a (weak) cocktail was spilled all over a member of our party, Ema was apologetic, sincere, and attentive overall. She also offered us free dessert, which we declined. Go anywhere else! read more

This iconic spot is worth a visit. Nostalgia likely adds a star. It's a tavern without a bar but full drinks available. They even have an NA beer offering. Wings are solid. I was here preseason and it's a bit cold in there. I'm sure in season it's a happy vibe. read more

Poor quality. Why this place is packed is beyond me. People will eat anything. Pancakes taste as if they came from a box. Sausages overcooked. Eggs black with stove grease. Home fries from a bag. $31 and I couldn't eat it. Do yourself a favor, go to Biscuits in OB or Art Cliff Diner in VH; they are WORTH the parking issues and the wait. read more

Let's just say..No! The only reason to return, would be for the view. The hostess was rude, the food was mediocre (my stomach is killing me) and one of the servers kept pulling and scratching at himself. I understand that this place is an Oak Bluff staple.. but I won't be back. read more

We stopped here for lunch while spending the day on Martha's Vineyard. While we wanted to eat in Edgartown, we ended up in Vineyard Haven, and this place was recommended. Apparently Black Dog is a thing here. It is very much a sea shanty kind of place, with a fireplace and lots of dark wood. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our server was great at accommodating our requests, for which I am grateful. We ordered: *Tunamelt with bacon *Grilled salmon BLT Everything was delicious. Hubby said the tuna was the best he has had. The fries were also really good--very crispy with the perfect amount of salt. If you happen to find yourself in Vineyard Haven on Martha's Vineyard, give this place a try! read more

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Visiting Martha's Vineyard for the first time, I knew I had to stop at The Black Dog Tavern--it's one of those iconic spots everyone talks about. The moment I walked in, I could feel the laid-back, nautical charm. The place has a cozy, rustic feel, with wooden beams, waterfront views, and the kind of relaxed energy that makes you want to stay a while. I was lucky enough to get a seat by the window, and the view of the harbor was unbeatable. Watching the boats while sipping on a drink made the experience even better. For food, I went with the clam chowder to start--hands down one of the best I've had. It was creamy, rich, and packed with flavor. For my main, I had the fish and chips, which were perfectly crispy and fresh. Everything tasted like it came straight from the ocean. Service was warm and welcoming, which added to the overall experience. It's the kind of place where you feel like you're getting a true taste of the island--great food, great views, and that classic Vineyard vibe. Whether you're a first-timer like me or a regular, The Black Dog Tavern is definitely a must-visit spot. I'll be dreaming about that Lobster Roll until I make it back! read more

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Iconic tavern on the island. Overall food and drinks are ok and not mind blowing. But you come here for the vibes and the service is decent and you can tell they are actually trying. Would definitely recommend visiting. I had the spicy papa which was a ginger beer and non sweet version of a spicy marg. It was decent and the prices aren't bad. read more

The Black Dog Tavern - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

Grab a coffee and share a pastry (they're huge). They're decent but not my favorite place. The restaurant is also decent with standard American fare but the staff is very warm and welcoming which is where I'd give this restaurant four stars. read more

Food was bad to meh , wine was really terrible. Half of my muscles were closed and could t be eaten (they did make me a few more to make up for it) The price is def not worth the view even a little . Spent $112 for subpar food (two adult entres a kids meal a beer and a wine) and did not drink the wine at all it was so bad. Staff was very friendly, service was good. Came because chat gpt said this was a popular place. Would not return. So far the only good food I've had on the island was rock port and it was the cheapest. read more

am a bit shocked reading these reviews after eating there because everything was delicious! service was AMAZING, kudos to our lovely server who made us feel incredibly welcomed. food was delicious, lobster was fresh, and clams were perfectly salty. great place to sit, have some food, and a drink. read more

Stop for drinks and wings . We sat outside it was a nice setting. The bartender was very pleasant and helpful. The drinks and wings were good. read more

We must have timed it wrong. Actually able to walk in for a table of 2 as others had to wait. Little did we know that it would take almost 60 minutes to see our food. Server did share that the food was coming and there was a back up. When our food arrived (salad and crab cakes) Tables around us who sat after us also got food. The remoulade on top of the crab cakes had dried a bit. Over all it was ok. Probably not on my list to come back. Bummer, I was truly excited about it. read more

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Vibes were off as soon as we entered the establishment. We sat down and everything seemed normal at first. Then we were served what can only be described as jenga blocks (6 fried sticks with an unknown cornmeal substance inside). we continued forward with an open mind, only to be served the most vile food we've ever been served in the greater New England area. to start off the caesar salad was abysmal. how in the world do you mess up the simplest dish possible???? also the chicken was obviously straight from the packet and cold. Next, the power bowl which might as well be called the weak bowl, was equally as terrible. Avocados were hard as rock. Sweet potato's were seasoned with actual horse shit. Quinoa was okay. Next, the whole belly clam plate was overpriced and fucking disgusting. I've never had worse clams in my whole life and I've had a lot of goddamn clams. Finally, how the fuck do you mess up both Caesar salad AND chicken tenders. My own black dog at home could cook better food than this. The service was good but the food was seriously in shambles. This place needs help, and I don't know anyone powerful enough to save this place. Please save yourself the trouble and don't try this overpriced tourist trap. read more

Well this place sure looks different in the light of day for brunch in the summer season! Clearly we needed to polish our review for the Black Dog Tavern up after the god awful experience we had here last week. The *one* good thing that happened is that we were sat right away at an amazing table in the back right of the restaurant where our view was the beach and there was a breeze coming through. So pleasant. Everything else afterwards sucked. Iced coffee? Same garbage method that they use at the cafe of pouring hot coffee over ice. It tasted like dirt. We had to ask for a straw several times. Our elderly waitress was mostly absent the entire time that we were there. It's not like the food itself was very good when it finally (FINALLY!) came out after we were ostensibly aging in place. The two egg dishes (green monster and the huff) we each got were drowning in butter; home fries were OK. The "world famous pancakes" that our daughter got ($3 up charge for chocolate chips, which ended up being a handful just scattered on top LOL) were run-of-the-mill at best. One of us was supposed to get a side of fruit and it came out 10 minutes after all of the other dishes. No surprise that it took forever for us to get the bill. All we have to say is that it's very nice that our friends treated us because this review would have been a lot more negative than it already is. It was such terrible experience that it makes us wonder if we'll ever want to be back in the off season when we usually like to come here. Two stars--get your summer act together! read more

Upon landing this should be your first stop to get your grub on. Glad I did my research!! The lobster roll was very fresh and huge pieces of lobster. Market price of course. Cole slaw was the best I have ever had in life and I am not even a slaw fan like that. Same with those pickle spears! What a special place. Service was attentive, without being overbearing. Cider was wonderful and based out of Harvard U. I forget the name. Accents out of this world. Yes, I just reviewed the accents. Very relaxing place to visit during the week for lunch. Walk around the island after and shop and feel the breeze. Can you tell that I am in love??! GO! read more

The Black Dog Tavern - Definitely check out their retail store. Great gifts and memorabilia to bring home. - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

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We had a really good breakfast at the Black Dog Tavern. We had kids at our table and they are very family friendly. Eating on the patio outside was really nice during June. It's covered so you avoid the direct sun. read more

The Black Dog Tavern - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

Hands down the best Mac and cheese with buffalo chicken I have ever had. Mac and cheese was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh while buffalo chicken was adequately flavorful. Service was quick and the waitress suggested great cocktails. The restaurant is located right along the ocean with great views. read more

The Black Dog Tavern - Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

It was fine, and probably one of the better meals we had on the Vineyard. Solid food good service. Just not exemplary

I brought my family here for lunch for nostalgia as they'd never been & have heard me speak of the Black Dog for many years. Unfortunately it was during the 1st heat wave of the year. Hoping to catch some relief from the heat when we went inside, we were very disappointed to find they had all the windows open and no air conditioning on. I was literally sweating from head to toe. No breeze today. Not even a fan for some relief for those sitting by the opened windows. The waitress was very polite and professional. Her speed was appreciated. We ordered the Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken, the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, and they special-made a Grilled Cheese sandwich. The food was served in small portion size. The shrimp pasta was a bit spicy for my hubby, but he did eat the whole thing. I would have liked more greens on my plate but it was delicious. My daughter thought the Grilled cheese and sides were delicious. We found we were still hungry only a couple hours afterwards. I believe they're overpriced for what we received; mainly paying for the brand rather than the food. We probably won't be returning and really don't recommend if you're really hungry. read more

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We had a party of 6. One guest states that the Salmon was seasoned well but would give it a 4.5 because the tomato wasn't additive. The linguini was too hot to appreciate the taste and she would give it a 3. The Cobb salad was excellent. The fish and chips was a bit disappointing because the cod didn't have a lot of flavor. The chowder received a 5 Service was excellent. However the server was annoyed when we asked for separate checks. Atmosphere was fine for a family restaurant. read more

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i swear it was my servers first day on earth and he actually had no idea how to talk to people or exist. service is slow and not attentive in any way shape or form(took like 10 minutes of waving and asking to get a check). their diet coke tastes like pepsi and when asked the guy said it's a diet coke but it just must be different because it's from the gun(how does it being from the gun make it taste like pepsi?? like someone explain). wouldn't recommend unless u need a good laugh! read more

I remember when the Black Dog Tacern was great, Not this year. I have been going there for 35 years. We just had the worst meal I've had on MV, maybe ever. Fried calamari was tough rubbery and gross. The chef served it with garlic butter ? Weird. The fish and chips was a large lump of grease. It was so bad you couldn't eat it. whoever the new chef is should go to Offshore Ale to see how it's done. Nn excuse for crappy fish and chips on MV. So disappointing .... read more

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was so poor that I feel obligated to warn others. This was, without exaggeration, one of the worst dining experiences I've had on Martha's Vineyard--possibly anywhere in New England. I ordered the chicken sandwich, which was fried to the point of being blackened and tasted overwhelmingly burnt. My girlfriend ordered the steak sandwich; the meat was so tough that she had to dismantle the sandwich just to eat it. As if the food and service weren't enough, the dining room itself was uncomfortably cold. It was so cold that I never took my jacket off during the meal. The temperature made it difficult to enjoy what should have been a relaxed dining experience and added to the overall sense that basic customer comfort was an afterthought. The service was equally unacceptable. Our server was dismissive from the start and never once checked on our table. We were treated less like customers and more like an inconvenience. When I raised a complaint about the food, his response was a curt "ok," after which he walked away without any apology, explanation, or acknowledgment of the issue. While the food was eventually comped, there was still no apology or basic courtesy. The interaction ended abruptly with "you're all set," leaving me unsure whether we still owed anything--I had to ask for clarification. Comping a meal does not excuse burned food, inedible dishes, uncomfortable conditions, and openly indifferent service. This establishment shows a serious lack of quality control and customer care. I would strongly recommend dining elsewhere. read more

Energetic environment featuring delicious dishes amidst a picturesque view of the harbor. Timeliness and friendliness of service can be hit-or-miss. Popular destination spot that gets busy quick - be prepared to wait since they do not take reservations. I highly recommend stopping by for breakfast, brunch, or cocktail hour! read more

The Black Dog Tavern - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

This is the BDT in Falmouth MA. Nothing at all like Vineyard Haven. Smash burger? Disgusting. Could not even eat it. It looked like dog food and one whiff.,.into the trash. Heading to MV and eating good food. Save your money. 2 burgers and 2 drinks $42 plus tip $8. Save your money. read more

Dog friendly and the dog snacks we're a hit with my dog. The coffee and donut were good, service was efficient. Black dog tavern seems to be a MV staple, no complaints from me. read more

Stopped in for a quick snack & drink this afternoon. We had the calamari & black dog ginger beer. Delicious. They serve it with dipping butter. Yum! read more

Stopped by on a very hot day for drinks. They accommodated our request to sit on the outside patio at a 4 person table. It was lovely, lots of flies by the dumpster area but that's to be expected. That had all the fans going outside so we were able to cool down but God bless that staff working in the hot kitchen all day, it was blazing & humid outside so I can imagine how that kitchen was feeling. Thanks to our lovely server, April, she hydrated us with the goods & we were one our way. The food that was coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. Can't way to go back in our next trip with our kids. read more

The Black Dog Tavern - Wine(ing) down with some crisp sauvignon Blanc & a tall glass of Allagash. - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

We were visiting Martha's Vineyard last week and were looking for a good lunch spot. We decided on Black Dog. We came and were seated immediately. We were surprised it wasn't too busy at lunch time. To start, we both got the clam chowder. Delicious! They were so good and croutons were so flavorful. It is definitely worth being their "signature" dish. For lunch, we both got the fried cod sandwich with fries. It also came with coleslaw and a pickle. The sandwich was huge and the Cod was very fresh. To drink, I got the passion fruit mojito but unfortunately it didn't really have the passion fruit flavor. There was no sweetness only sour. My boyfriend got the red hot papa mule and he liked it. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and visit. Our only gripe is their was no AC inside and even with all the windows open it was still a little hot inside. We weren't really near any fans either. However, I loved looking out the window to watch the boats go by. I definitely recommend coming here for a nice lunch! read more

The Black Dog Tavern - The codfish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

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We recently visited the black dog on Martha's Vineyard, a beloved and iconic spot on the island as you pull up on the ferry. The place has a charming, platnation-like atmosphere, which I found quite appealing. What I didn't realize before arriving was the reason my daughter was obsessed about going here, and that it was a distillery and winery, producing their own unique products. When we arrived we put our names in for a place to sit. Within 10 minutes they called our names and put us over in the pub area outside which was nice. I also learned an intriguing piece of trivia Taylor Swift wrote a song about the black dog, inspired by a location on the island where she spent time with a past boyfriend (always about a boyfriend :) ). While I'm not a "Swiftie," it was still a fun tidbit to discover. During our visit, I sampled some of their offerings, including the wine and a 12-year old aged rum. The rum was particularly impressive and might be the oldest I've ever tasted from an aged rum. It was exceptionally smooth and flavorful. Overall, The Black Dog provided a delightful experience with its unique products and rich history. Our server at the bar was excellent as well, when I arrived before we put our names in, I asked about the rums and he let me sampled them all. They were all good but 12 years is a limited amount, so that intrigued me. read more

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Their clam chowder comes with croutons that elevate the dish! Located near their general store, bakery and gear, even their food paper has the iconic black dog on it. No wait time but service was slow. read more

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Excellent service and great breakfast!!! Wonderful view next to the bay. We had breakfast 2 times there because their coffee, service n breakfast. read more

Great location. Good service. The food, like other MV restaurants now, can be challenging. The coke was not tasty and without carbonation. Nicely filled prosecco replacement was warm. The less than filled lobster sandwich in a small bun was an incredible $45. An equally expensive cod dinner with purred potatoes was ok. Just way too expensive for the quality of food served. Would love to return but can't . MV professional worker read more

You have to come to this place because it's a Martha's Vineyard staple. It's almost like a mini town with different buildings on its grounds. There's a kid's store, a tavern, a restaurant, a marina, a store, and what looked like a dilapidated building (adds to the rustic charm I guess ? ). THE FOOD: The restaurant food is alright. There are some good dishes and some mediocre ones. I ordered a Lobster Benedict and wow was that yummy. It was a big plate and there were good size pieces of the lobster. Good stuff. I wish I had stopped there because the second dish I ordered sucked. The second dish I ordered was the "stuffed French toast". Imagine that someone brought you a pancake made out of soggy sand with a few blueberries and some white paste in between the pancakes. Worst French toast in the history of French toasts. They advertise "fresh" orange juice. There was nothing fresh about it. Maybe it's the fact that they don't have oranges growing in Martha's Vineyard that they think they can get away with calling carton bought orange juice fresh. I've lived in South Florida for 30 years and know what freshly squeezed oranges taste like. It was a disappointment because I only order orange juice in restaurants when they are freshly squeezed. THE SERVICE: We were a group of 12 and were seated within minutes of us arriving. I don't know if we got lucky because it was early ( 9 a.m. ) but we were all pleasantly surprised the area they made for us was snug but perfect. Our waitress was great. She took care of the whole table. Two days later we were going on a boat tour (that sucked, more on that later) and we placed a large food order for us to eat on the boat tour. The order was done at another Black Dog and they forgot my clam chowder and gave us zero utensils for 12 ppl. Luckily I was hungry before the boat ride and searched for my food. I went into this Black Dog with our receipt and the guy at the hostess stand was very nice and helpful. I got my clam chowder within minutes. EXTRA ACTIVITIES: The kid's store was cute. It had stuffed black dog toys, they were so adorable that I had to get one. They had Black Dog mugs, shirts, purses, etc. We booked a 2hr boat tour on a sailboat. Don't waste your money. If you came on the ferry (and chances are that you did) then you did a slightly more interesting and fun boat tour. Let's just say that the sailboat we went on had no sail and went much much slower than the ferry. There was nothing to see just the same old houses that you see everywhere on the island. The captain called it a party boat... there was no party. Promised to put some whale song, never heard a thing during the 2 hr tour. At least there was water, cheese, and crackers being passed around. Btw, you have to get on a much smaller boat to get to the big sailboat and the other way around when leaving. read more

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We arrived around 7:30 for dinner, service and drinks were good, chowder was amazing, but something went wrong in the kitchen and we waited about an hour for our food. I was very close to canceling when they finally brought it out. They ended up comping us our drinks and another chowder, the food was still good but was it worth the wait? read more