Claire & Marcos’ Martha's Vineyard guidebook
EDGARTOWN DINNER RESTAURANTS + BARS
Many of these Edgartown spots are just a short walk from our home!
Head up to the roof deck for the best views in Edgartown. We love to go in the afternoon for drinks/lunch. It's definitely a "must-do"
43 locals recommend
The Seafood Shanty
31 Dock StHead up to the roof deck for the best views in Edgartown. We love to go in the afternoon for drinks/lunch. It's definitely a "must-do"
Alchemy Restaurant
71 Main StDelicious food and lovely atmosphere.
Great upscaled food, right on the harbor. They sometimes have live music on the weekends and the bar is fun!
42 locals recommend
Atlantic
2 Main StGreat upscaled food, right on the harbor. They sometimes have live music on the weekends and the bar is fun!
Short walk from our house. It's an old home revamped to be a restaurant. Upscaled dining upstairs, and there's a super cool brick walled bar in the basement - awesome for a cozy drink close to home!
42 locals recommend
Atria
137 Main StShort walk from our house. It's an old home revamped to be a restaurant. Upscaled dining upstairs, and there's a super cool brick walled bar in the basement - awesome for a cozy drink close to home!
Super cool spot with great food, and definitely gets packed later in the evening with a hip crowd. Great for drinks and experiencing a bit of the nightlife.
51 locals recommend
The Port Hunter
55 Main StSuper cool spot with great food, and definitely gets packed later in the evening with a hip crowd. Great for drinks and experiencing a bit of the nightlife.
The Covington Restaurant
52 Main StFarm-to-table, upscale local food.
EDGARTOWN BREAKFAST + LUNCH SPOTS
Espresso Love
17 Church StGreat coffee, pastries and sandwiches
Rosewater Market
20 S Summer StGourmet market offering breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Cute sit-down breakfast spot in downtown Edgartown, where you can literally sit among the flowers.
21 locals recommend
Among the Flowers Cafe
17 Mayhew LnCute sit-down breakfast spot in downtown Edgartown, where you can literally sit among the flowers.
Behind the Bookstore
46 Main StSweet hidden spot, great coffee + cocktails in the evening.
A drive or bike ride, 1 mile from our home - beautiful farm with amazing baked goods and fresh produce picked right from their farm.
47 locals recommend
Morning Glory Farm
120 Meshacket RoadA drive or bike ride, 1 mile from our home - beautiful farm with amazing baked goods and fresh produce picked right from their farm.
This single-counter spot has been there forever and it has the least fancy, most delicious breakfast.
Dock Street
Dock StreetThis single-counter spot has been there forever and it has the least fancy, most delicious breakfast.
OAK BLUFFS RESTAURANTS
15/20 minute drive from Edgartown. Oak Bluffs is another popular Martha's Vineyard town with a different personality and is noted for its "gingerbread cottages" and other well-preserved mid- to late-nineteenth-century buildings. It's definitely worth a visit!
Offshore Ale Co
30 Kennebec AveLocal brewery, casual food, great pizza and a cozy atmosphere.
On the water in Oak Bluffs, great view of the ferry coming in. Sushi, burgers, causal dining and a lively bar if any New England sports teams are playing.
52 locals recommend
Lookout Tavern
8 Seaview AveOn the water in Oak Bluffs, great view of the ferry coming in. Sushi, burgers, causal dining and a lively bar if any New England sports teams are playing.
Amazing food, small funky place. Reservations recommended since they don't have a ton of tables...
33 locals recommend
The Red Cat Kitchen
6 Kennebec AveAmazing food, small funky place. Reservations recommended since they don't have a ton of tables...
Late night only donut spot! Long line, but so fun and delicious!! A must!
37 locals recommend
Back Door Donuts
1-11 Kennebec AveLate night only donut spot! Long line, but so fun and delicious!! A must!
MARTHA'S VINEYARD ACTIVITIES
The best beaches, things to do + sights!
Take a drive "up island" - I would recommend getting in the car to explore Chilmark, the Gayhead lighthouse and Menemsha. The drive is so gorgeous!!
49 locals recommend
Gay Head Lighthouse
15 Aquinnah CirTake a drive "up island" - I would recommend getting in the car to explore Chilmark, the Gayhead lighthouse and Menemsha. The drive is so gorgeous!!
Gayhead Beach has the most stunning clay cliffs. It's a drive, but really worth it!
Gay Head Town Beach
Gayhead Beach has the most stunning clay cliffs. It's a drive, but really worth it!
South Beach in Edgartown is the island's most popular beach... bigger waves, but gorgeous and packed in the height of summer! It's an easy drive, or bike ride from our home through Katama.
61 locals recommend
South Beach
Herring Creek RdSouth Beach in Edgartown is the island's most popular beach... bigger waves, but gorgeous and packed in the height of summer! It's an easy drive, or bike ride from our home through Katama.
State Beach is another option, kid/family friendly because there are no waves. It's a long stretch of beach between Edgartown & Oak Bluffs, also a short drive or bike ride from our home.
43 locals recommend
Joseph Sylvia State Beach
267-125 Seaview AvenueState Beach is another option, kid/family friendly because there are no waves. It's a long stretch of beach between Edgartown & Oak Bluffs, also a short drive or bike ride from our home.
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND going up to Menemsha to watch the sunset, if the weather permits. Give yourself enough time to get a steamed lobster & other seafood from Larsen's Fish Market (it's right at the beach and they cook everything to order), bring some beach towels, beach chairs, a bottle (or two of wine) and setup shop on the sand. The house has towels + chairs for your use!
35 locals recommend
Menemsha Beach
56-42 Basin RoadI would HIGHLY RECOMMEND going up to Menemsha to watch the sunset, if the weather permits. Give yourself enough time to get a steamed lobster & other seafood from Larsen's Fish Market (it's right at the beach and they cook everything to order), bring some beach towels, beach chairs, a bottle (or two of wine) and setup shop on the sand. The house has towels + chairs for your use!
Cool catamaran that offers Edgartown harbor sailing excursions.
ALSO, another option is Magic Carpet Sailboat Ride - We go every time we're on the island. The couple who run it are true sailors and it's so peaceful being out on the water.
9 locals recommend
Mad Max Sailing Adventures
25 Dock StCool catamaran that offers Edgartown harbor sailing excursions.
ALSO, another option is Magic Carpet Sailboat Ride - We go every time we're on the island. The couple who run it are true sailors and it's so peaceful being out on the water.