This place is special. It quickly became a favorite for me and my crew. The food is delicious. The menu is spot on. Every dish lands. The team is incredible. Friendly. Attentive. They make you feel welcome every single time. Alex and Debbie are the owners. They are there. In person. They come to every table to say hello. That says everything. This is a true island gem. Not a vegan restaurant. But order the vegan crab cakes. Trust us. Every table needs them. The cocktail and mocktail list is outstanding. Do yourself a favor. Book a reservation now. You will not regret it. read more

Great food, drinks, and service!! We will be back and highly recommend that everyone try Pawnee House at least once while in Martha's Vineyard! read more

My friends and I went to Pawnee House for dinner, and unfortunately, the experience left us feeling very unwelcome. After we had already ordered appetizers and drinks, the host came over and repeatedly said that he "didn't want to kick us out" while explaining that everyone was expected to order either a main course or two appetizers. The policy itself was not the issue. We would have happily ordered more had it been communicated clearly when we made the reservation or before we placed our order. What was upsetting was the unnecessarily rude and confrontational way it was handled. Repeatedly mentioning kicking us out was insulting and completely inappropriate. I would not recommend this restaurant based on how we were treated. read more

Well run small family run restaurant with a variety of interesting menu choices. Would eat here again and highly recommend this restaurant

Such a cute, welcoming, and eclectic place! I stopped in and grabbed a seat at the bar, the bartender was friendly and attentive. The menu is interesting and each dish seems to be perfectly handcrafted, with some locals stopping by which is usually an indicator of a good spot. I read reviews prior and was intrigued to try the chicken pot pie. With the wait time, it definitely seemed like they were cooking from scratch in the kitchen and it sure did taste like it! Great comfort food and definitely worthwhile experience! read more

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Friendly bar service and delicious food and drinks. We've eaten at the bar twice and had dinner. I like the small intimate vibe. Food was fresh and delicious. One of my faves in OB. read more

I simply LOVE this place!!! I had numerous meals at this restaurant during my summer stay in MVY! It doesn't matter if you are sitting at the bar, a table for two, or a group! The food is too notch, made fresh to order and the service is fantastic! I wish they served breakfast! They always have some innovative cocktails and elevated comfort food! Do NOT skip dessert if the strawberry shortcake is on the menu and the lemon tart-the buttery graham cracker crust makes you want the slice to be larger! Looking forward to returning during my next trip! read more

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We went to the movie night. The community you could sense in the place was fantastic. However, not one of the people in my party thought the food was great. We ordered one of each entree. It was fine but I wouldn't eat there again. The cocktails are over done. read more

This is a fantastic place to grab a drink! The cocktails are very fresh and inventive and the bartenders are extremely friendly. We weren't able to grab any food this time but we look forward to come back to try the food. It's a little small so I would recommend reserving a table otherwise they might be booked up on the busier days/times. read more

The Pawnee House - Comfort Food Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Was excited to find so many vegan options on their menu. We shared the vegan crab cakes - they tasted fresh, but needed more binder, more seasoning and more cooking. The sauce was good. Vegan curry pot pie has good flavor, the crust was still a little doughy underneath. I ate most of it. It tasted fresh and had some good flavors - though something was missing to make it excellent. Server was friendly. Tables need more thorough cleaning. read more

It felt like I was eating with family. The service and kindness shown us by the owner, who made fabulous drinks and the staff was so special. Even their friend Steven, who came in to help one night, sat with us and chatted. We loved it. Onto the food- the edamame dumplings, Brussel sprouts, special soup, chicken pot pie, and meatballs were a hit! Don't sleep on the strawberry shortcake! We will definitely back! read more

Amazing customer service Food 12/10 Will definitely be back Drinks were amazing Cozy atmosphere read more

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Food was incredible. I quite literally scraped the whipped feta out of the bowl with a spoon when we ran out of dippers for it. THAT good. I will say It's a little cramped inside, we could hear everything the people next to us were talking about. But even the lightning was great and the music. Service was also fantastic. The limoncello shots were on the house! If I ever get to come back to MV, I'll be coming back here 100%. read more

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Food was excellent but a bit overpriced. The staff was very accommodating to to meet my needs. Service was very professional.

This little spot in the bluffs is amazing and surprisingly great. It doesn't look like a spot that delivers on excellent fair but it is. Some of the most amazing drinks ever. The it ain't easy being greedy was decked out with half the glass covered in a green colored sugar coating. Looks like a drink in after 5 attire. The tequila honey dew and other flavors blend together perfectly a the new riff who dis is like a daiquiri but only in name. It is so flavorful. It is amazing flavor and the ice is stylish w a pineapple imprint and an aloe leaf. Service was excellent with owner and manager were working the floor. This is a must and book early and get reservations to get in. The secret's out! read more

The Pawnee House - Menu drinks - Comfort Food Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

We visited The Pawnee House last fall, and it was awesome! We started off with some cocktails. We ordered Highland Sling and Sour Monkey. They were strong and had a great flavor. Off to a great start! We ordered Charred Shishito Peppers with Chipotle Aioli to share. It was a nice portion, great for sharing! This dish went great with the cocktails. Really enjoyed the aioli, too. For the main, we ordered Salmon Wellington and Chicken Pot Pie. The presentation was great, and everything was simply perfect. We totally LOVED these dishes! We ordered just one more drink, called The Jaime. Love the pineapple flavor, so tasty! After the dinner, we ordered the French Press, and that had about 4 cups and a half of coffee. For dessert, we chose Southern Strawberry Shortcake. It was incredible! If you are a fan of strawberry shortcake, you really want to try this one! We had an AMAZING dinner here. The staff (possibly one of the owners?) was super friendly, welcoming, and warm. We enjoyed everything! I still dream about the food and dessert (and cocktails too!). I would definitely go back again for more the next time we go to Martha's Vineyard! read more

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Best vegan chocolate cake and overall one of our favorite Martha's Vineyard restaurants. Good vegan options and non-vegan options for our group. Enjoyed our dinner and the cute ambience. Service was great, vegan chocolate cake even greater; probably the BEST we've ever had. Make sure you make a reservation as they strictly adhere to it, or at least they were the day we went. We had reservations and arrived early but were turned away and encouraged to return at our reserved time. While dining we saw them do the same to others even though there seemed to be tables but in either case; they've got a system and they like to follow it...no harm done. read more

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The singular greatest things on the menu: any cocktail, the chicken pot pie, the strawberry shortcake. Everything else is mid to meh. Our Brussels were so charred, they only tasted burnt. Her Korean BBQ tacos were under-stuffed, a bit gristly, and didn't pop with gojuchang flavors. Plus, there was a bit of a frenetic energy in the house with glasses breaking and people with reservations getting the third-degree on whether or not they were there for their spots. I think there's much to be said for this intimate dining space i n the heart of downtown OB, but I can honestly attest your mileage may vastly differ. Stick with the cocktails, pot pies and desserts, and hope for a limoncello before the check. Vegans - many options for you, my bebes! read more

Disappointed after seeing all the positive reviews. Guess if you don't want seafood you come here. But aside from the meatballs, food was bleh. Atmosphere was nice. Waitress got our order wrong even though we had pointed it out on the menu to her. No real apology and we saw her telling the manager who also didn't say or do anything. She did offer us a lemoncello shot at the end but at that point we were done and just wanted to leave. read more

This place was amazing. My family sat on the beach debating on where to go for dinner, and a stranger overheard us and encouraged us to try The Pawnee House. She recommended the strawberry shortcake specifically. So we went and I had the ibimi flip, the salmon Wellington and the strawberry shortcake. It was perfection. read more

The Pawnee house has a cute vibe. It is not too hot inside like some restaurants on the island. If you are vegan or gluten free I would recommend coming here, they have a lot of options for that type of food. Everything is pretty light and vegetable heavy so keep that in mind. Service was good, everything came out pretty efficiently. There is also a bar area for drinks. read more

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How I have not yet written a review for our favorite restaurant on MV? The owners of the Pawnee put their heart and soul into every aspect of their restaurant and it shows in the atmosphere, service, and most importantly, the food! With vegan and vegetarian offerings, everyone can find something delicious here. I've tried almost every dish but find myself going back for the Chicken Pot Pie. It never disappoints! If you haven't been to the Pawnee House yet, you're missing out. When you do go, get reservations because this place is popular and rightfully so! Pictures include the chicken pot pie, salmon wellington, beet stack, 'crab' cake, and brunch dishes. read more

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Wonderful! Attentive staff--they were really interested in the customers having a good experience. Many inspired vegetarian and vegan choices and delicious non-vegetarian choices. I had the vegan pot pie. The broth and crust were phenomenal. My dining partner had the souvlaki which was also delicious. Everything was well seasoned, cooked to perfection (tender root vegetables in the pot pie without being overcooked), and ingredients were top quality. Reasonable prices for MV and especially for the quality. May go back again before leaving. This will become part of the regular rotation. read more

The Pawnee House - Chicken souvlaki - Comfort Food Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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The food choices were so good. Wait staff excellent. Plan to return next summer! Drink menu was great. read more

The Pawnee House - Outside tables available. - Comfort Food Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Grabbed a a good cocktail at the bar here pre dinner elsewhere. Cocktails and service were great. The decor was a bit rundown. The feta appetizer we ordered was over salted. Would return to try their vegan fair which looks plentiful. read more

We absolutely love this place! The Salmon Wellington is a must try dish. During our latest visit, however, I tried the peanut noodle appetizer, and just want to say that it was quite underwhelming. There was not a lot of sauce so the noodles were rather dry, and the flavor was very similar to the 365 Peanut Sauce I get from Whole Foods. I expected better from this restaurant as everything else we've had there has been extraordinary. I would not recommend this dish, though we will definitely be back again to try more things and get the salmon wellington again! read more

You heard it here first - a local told us this was the best restaurant on island and we agree! We tried to get a ressy and there was a waitlist we put ourselves on and got in for a later dinner. It was so WORTH IT! It's a small spot with a small menu, so you know its good. Everything was delicious - food, apps, cocktails, service, aesthetic! Highly recommend. It's also in a great location to bop around after or before for another drink or snack. read more

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I had high hopes for the unusual and creative menu that features a mix of meat and vegan dishes... but in the end, this was not a memorable experience. Across the board, our party of four agreed that our dishes were, for the most part, simply ok and not repeat-worthy. I had rice and beans with fried okra which was satisfying. (3.5 stars) The others in our party had Korean tacos. All agreed that the portions looked like super expensive appetizers and two of three left the restaurant hungry. They noted that the tortillas tasted undercooked. (2 stars) As a shared side, we had sugar snap peas. They were incredibly small and nearly inedible as we had to scrape the peas out of the pods with our teeth. (1 star) The one highlight was the stellar service. read more

We've been before, and the food is consistently solid every time we come. We started with both the burrata and the asparagus Gruyère tart. Both appetizers were delicious. The burrata was served on a bed of arugula with a truffle balsamic, which I thought came together excellently. The tart itself is mostly puff pastry with cheese and asparagus on top, but was equally great. Neither of them were filling, which is always a good sign for an appetizer in my book. This time I got the Rice and Bean bowl with blackened fluke. The fish was tasty, and there were some good flavors in the beans and toppings. There are a TON of beans in the bowl though with a comparatively little amount of everything else, so after not much it becomes a bit homogeneous and boring. I wouldn't recommend it unless you really love beans. The rest of the table had the polenta stack, vegan pot pie, and normal chicken pot pie. We got the fried polenta last year and everyone loved it just as much this year (though I think it's a bit oily). The vegan pot pie was great, with a strong beurre blanc flavor. The chicken pot pie was also good, though surprisingly I think a tiny bit worse than the vegan alternative, due to the sheer amount of chicken vs rest of the filling. For dessert we got the strawberry shortcake, banana pudding, peaches with cream, and affogato. I personally loved the affogato the most, but the rest of the table was torn between the strawberry shortcake and peaches. I think it's impossible to wrong with any of them, however. Service is very nice and personable, and the kitchen paced the food really well so we were never overwhelmed. It is pretty pricy (though not uncommon for the middle of Oak B), but something to keep in mind if you care. My rice and beans were a 3, but the rest of the food was a 4 or 5. We'll likely be back, though, so looking forward to trying something else! read more

The food is remarkable. Farm fresh with taste!! Atmosphere is fantastic and the service is very attentive. A fabulous find

Well hush my puppies, this place is the real deal. Fresh, delicious food, friendly service and perfect location. Wish I could come back every night!! read more

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What an awesome experience!! From our craft cocktails to appetizers and dinner!! Service was excellent and such a cute place!! Have to go!

Service and food are absolutely top notch. Owners went way above and beyond for our anniversary. Everything was amazing read more

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The food was amazing and the service was outstanding! My wife and I shared the whipped feta as an appetizer and it was outstanding! I would highly recommend trying The Pawnee House but a reservation is helpful as the restaurant is pretty small. read more

Everything we tried was delicious and filling. I just wish we had more space to keep eating other menu items. We walked in during dinner on Sunday and although there wasn't any space for us the host was kind enough to squeeze us in so we could eat before our ferry left. All the staff was very nice and attentive. Love the vive inside. Highly recommend this place plus it has tons of vegetarian options. read more

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I would drive 1.5hr and take an hour long ferry just to eat here again. The service was delightful, personable and fun. Everyone of our meals was outstanding, not a crumb left on the plates. Make a reservation, seating is limited. read more

The Pawnee House is one of the best restaurants to visit when vacationing in Oak Bluffs. Alex is a chef owner and makes sure that you are extremely comfortable throughout the meal. The service is amazing and you can get a variety of healthy dishes combined with vegan options. The seafood is always extremely fresh and locally caught. I sat at the bar and had an amazing time.. I had a vegan pot pie, which was incredible and the most amazing strawberry shortcake I have ever had. The vegan and plant-based drinks are amazing. The menu of drinks is so creative and all of them are amazing. I visit every year and I plan to come back in 2025. read more

The Pawnee house has tons of vegetarian and vegan options! We went for a birthday and had the most amazing cocktails--highly recommend (especially the one with ube). We had a few appetizers including the burrata and shoshito peppers with some really great chipotle Mayo followed by chicken pot pie, vegan curry pot pie, the asparagus Gruyère tart (delicious but light), and salmon Wellington. They really love puff pastry and so did we! We had vegan chocolate cake with very impressive vegan frosting, strawberry shortcake that was mind blowing, and some very yummy banana pudding. The place is small with a cozy, upscale ambience. Service isn't super speedy but it is very friendly! Overall, highly recommend, particularly if you have a mix of vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters in your group! read more

The Pawnee House - Chicken pot pie and vegan pot pie - Comfort Food Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Cute, personal, and intimate. The owners of this restauraunt are always working as waiters and are so friendly and accommodating! We had come last years for a 59th birthday in our family, and then came again today! We love their exquisite mixed drinks, appetizers and entrees. They have so many vegan and gluten free options for our family! We got: -curry flatbread -brussel sprouts -meatballs -puff pastry (mushroom and smoked Gouda) -chicken pot pie -red bean and rice with andouille sausage -vegan crab cakes (THE GIRLS ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS!!!!) As always, we love your restauraunt and will be back again next year. read more

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The Pawnee House is hidden in plain sight across the walkway from the Backdoor Donut. The decor is quaint, intimate and comfortable. It is simplicity in the midst of Oak Bluffs activity. The menu is eclectic and simple at the same time. The journey commenced with the cocktails and starters -- stacked beets with cheese and the heirloom tomatoes with Baratta. The entrees (Salmon Wellington and Chicken Pot Pie) were hearty and scrumptious. The temperature was perfect and the taste was full bodied. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to come back. read more