50 Best American Restaurants near Vineyard Haven

“never again!! got served raw food, horrible service. manager was just as bad as the server. man did this place go downhill fast. I have been coming here since the eighties. I didn't even buy a tee-shirt. so overpriced. what used to be a nice little restaurant, has now become a tourist trap. so the tourist can have it. this place will not get anymore of my money. Disappointed and Done“

“AMAZING PEOPLE AN AMAZING FOOD COME CHECK IT OUT YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED !!! 🔪“

“Breakfast sandwiches were epic. They were the best we have ever had. Huge sandwich with fresh scrambled eggs. Coffee was really good too! Hidden gem“

“Beautiful spot, amazing food, and super-friendly service!“

“Best burger ever!!! Came back next day and got salmon burger also excellent ! Hubby had salad with grilled chicken and even that was superb! We told our waitress both times how fantastic the meals were and that whoever is on the grill is a master. She told us his name is Randy!!! Randy if you are reading this you are the man!!“

“Excellent food and service. One of my favorites on Marthas Vineyard.“

“My husband and I just moved here and went to the Conference Table for dinner last night. We were exhausted from packing and moving and our experience at the restaurant was just perfection every way! Everyone was so friendly, our waitress was terrific, and the food was amazing! We had clam chowder and turkey club sandwiches and both were the best we’ve ever had! We’re looking forward to going back!“

“Amazing! If you are a foodie this is a must. From start to finish it is a great meal. I had the Panzanella salad, Rack of Lamb and the Blueberry Bread Pudding. It was all memorable. I am definitely telling anyone who visits to try this place“

“We had a wonderful evening! Excellent food, great service (our waiter & Megan the sommelier we’re excellent) in MV!!!“

“We were entertaining visitors from NYC and they were intrigued by the charm, the exceptional service, the quiet atmosphere and the fine dining. It is hard to impress our guests but impressed they were. My husband and I also made a decision that The Terrance is the only place we will dine from now on. Please note the word "dine" as opposed to "eat" because it is truly a dining experience.“

“Great atmosphere friendly welcoming staff and love all your all the seafood 🦞 hugs to fluffy dog that hangs on the porch take out this year was very good come here every year“

“My partner and I keep coming here when vacationing, even though we've never used the airport. The food is great, it's prepared pretty quickly, and the grilled chicken in their salads is impossibly soft and delicious!!

Parking: Free parking for first 3 hours! We've never had issues finding a spot.“

“Very friendly staff and right there whenever u need them!“

“Really great view if your waiting for your ferry ride back to the mainland! Super nice people“

“Water Street is one of the best places you can eat on the Cape! The food is beyond belief and the atmosphere is like having an upscale dinner at your best friends house. Absolutely perfect!“

“Great gluten free pizza and it has a few gluten free sushi options.“

“Maggie and Ella are absolute gems! I recently called the Chappaquiddick Grill from Florida with a special request—my brother was dining there for his birthday, and I wanted to surprise him by picking up the bill for him and his wife. I wasn’t sure how to make it work from so far away, but Maggie went above and beyond to help me pull it off.
She stopped what she was doing to come to the phone, took the time to get a detailed description of my brother and his wife, and even texted me when they arrived to make sure it was them. Thanks to her thoughtful coordination, I was able to give my credit card info over the phone and make the surprise happen seamlessly.
The staff at the Chappaquiddick Grill continues to exceed expectations. My family has made so many special memories there over the years—it’s truly a tradition for us, and we’ve never had a bad meal. Though I now live in Florida and can't visit as often, it makes me so happy to know my family still gets to enjoy the warmth and excellence of this incredible restaurant.
Thank you again, Maggie, Ella, and the whole team, for making this birthday one to remember from my amazing brother, who I love so much!!“

“Great bowling experience - really liked the vibe and it was very reasonable for apps and drinks. We did eat at the Bistro; food was fantastic - as it was end of season i felt the servers were a bit punchy as they didn't seem to care too much... i am not saying it was bad serivce, but it was not as good as the food was... if you get my drift. I would go back and highly recommend this for family bowling and dinner - or a night out with that special person (i bowled out of my shoes 125ish - for those with big or small hands, they have every size bowling ball you can imagine - finally) -- DK“

“The food, service and wine list“

“Needed a last minute place to feed hungry hockey players and parents and I called at 8am and by 12:30pm they had an amazing spread for around 60 people. The food was great, staff were amazing and very accommodating. The 12U Maine Moose team really appreciates all you did for us and having a place where the team and families could be together to create some amazing memories. Thanks again“

“One of the best food experiences I’ve had.“

“Let’s talk about the best warm lobster 🦞 roll in New England!!!!“

“Service, food, wine and ambiance was great. Highly recommend mussels, baked cod and duck confee. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.“

“Everything was great! Just don't order delivery. They always say an hour and a half. I think they try to wait for a bunch of deliveries before they send someone out. I once waited 2 hours and had to call back to remind them that my order wasn't delivered. I pick up only now.“

“Awesome fun place!! Great food and service.“

“One of the best ham & cheese croissants I have ever had.“

“Great food, good atmosphere and awesome bartenders and wait staff !“

“Just had a delicious dinner, if you have never been or haven't visited in a while, you should definitely stop in!!!“

“The pros: decent burger at a decent price. I love the rolls they use. Burgers are what you want to get here, don't get distracted by the chicken wings or seafood0 it's not their Forte. If you want a side, the fries are OK but they are too pricey for me and the portions are small, I enjoy their Mac & cheese with burger in it, it'll make your eyes roll back in your head with each bite! Props on handling the crowds of people and getting the food out relatively fast, it's not easy. I also appreciate their late night hours. The cons: They won't put any burger dressings (lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, etc.) on the side, so if you order to go, by the time you get home, the bottom half of the bun is a wet, inedible paste. Also, there's nothing to put ketchup in. No soufflé cups, no packets, so if you order fries, you have to squirt ketchup in the container the fries are in and they get - can u guess? Are you sensing a theme here? - yes, they get soggy. Maybe spend less money on the fancy to go bags and get a sleeve of 2 oz souflee cups, or gather nip bottles, anything!“

“First time here and the food is unbelievable, the flavors are amazing and everything is very fresh! Many options and I love the drink choices also!“

“Excellent food, great choices super friendly service. Reasonably priced.The retro atmosphere and music was fantastic!“

“Great location. The service was friendly but way too fast. We were served all of our food within 5 minutes of ordering. That made the table very crowded and we had to eat out hot food first instead of the appetizers. It was ridiculously expensive. We didn’t order the raw oysters as they were $37 for 6 with mignonette sauce. We couldn’t believe they charge an extra $5 for sauce. The sushi was good. We loved being on the marina and able to look at the boats.“

“I had the Harpooned Swordfish. Best food I’ve ever had in 60 years on the planet!“

“Favorite place to go when we get back on the Cape!“

“Great good and good atmosphere, love the new cantina!“

“Good!Food. Great service and atmosphere!“

“After a long day of sightseeing I just wanted to sit on the beach and have dinnner with my toes in the sand and my eyes on the sunset. Picked up some tuna salad, noodles, and a gigantic cookie - and the cutest dish towel souvenir - and had the perfect ending to a fabulous day. Thank you, Black Sheep Mercantile!!“

“Food was awesome. Great atmosphere with the ‘50’s style. I highly recommend eating here!“

“Wonderful people in a beautiful place!“

“We had an elegant evening that started with a cocktail reception, next we went to dinner in a grand set to celebrate the pairing of fine wine with a (4)course one of kind chef creations. This was an amazing evening and we enjoyed the people we met, beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food, and fine wine.“

“We were there off session, in late March, which I'm sure the speed and service efficiency is different from summer months.The Fall veggie melt on facoccia bread, the turkey bacon wrap, the pastrami sandwich, the vegetarian chili, and he onion soup were delicious. The chocolate chip, peanut butter, and the sugar cookies were delicious, too.The service was quick and efficient. You can place your order ahead of time on the phone and avoid waiting in line.

Vegetarian options: Yes

Parking: Limited spaces.“

“Love the Newes Great atmosphere great food but what’s up with the new menu? Everyone wants the old favorites back! Fish and Chips, calamari Even the burritos from way back when Please, please bring them back! You’ll be glad you did!“

“My favorite spot for sandwiches and pastries on the island! I’ve been coming here for years, and both the service and food have been consistently excellent. The portions are generous, so I usually have leftovers for a second meal. The last thing I had was a linguiça sandwich with plantains — it was so good that I finally went out of my way to write a review :) They’re also very accommodating toward gluten sensitivity.“

“It was great very clean and friendly“

“Did a search for a place on the water and went here. Boats all around on this inlet but was a great little spot. The weather was great so it was wonderful to be outside. Nice bar with friendly bartenders. Food was good and the staff was attentive but not overly. We didn't feel rushed at all.“

“My Empress Gin martini (Aka: The Dunes) was delightful. Thank you Billy & Shane for all the attention.“

“Great bar staff, food and service! More of a year-round Vineyarder’s destination.“

“Great specials. Good food.“

“Only disappointment was the unhappy hostess who seated us. Maybe it was a long day.
Food was exactly what we expected and wanted for diner breakfast food and our server was fantastic. Omelette, cornbread, and hash browns were great. It wasn’t busy at all on a beautiful Fall Sunday afternoon. Would definitely return!“