Best American food near Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States

February 25, 2020 Misti Hsu

Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States. Oak Bluffs is a town located on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,527 at the 2010 United States Census. It is one of the island's principal points of arrival for summer tourists, and is noted for its "gingerbread cottages" and other well-preserved mid- to late-nineteenth-century buildings.
Things to do in Oak Bluffs

10. Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

9 Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Seafood, Soups, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-696-3000 http://www.eatmv.com/
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4 based on 911 reviews

BEST CHOWDER IN NEW ENGLAND FROM YANKEE MAGAZINE, BEST CHOWDER 2015 from CAPE & ISLANDS MAGAZINE, MV MAGAZINE and winner of the 2015 MV CHOWDER CONTEST!! - Copper and mahogany grace our nautically chic dining room creating a casual-fine dining atmosphere.

Reviewed By Kristine G

The chowder was perfectly made—right amount of salt, perfectly cut potatoes, perfectly diced clams. My husband had the lobster roll and I had shrimp cocktail. Not the best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had, but not bad. The lobster roll was delicious. They have a really good bar with great drink selections—wines, beers, vodkas, and tequilas. Checked out the loft upstairs and it was hopping. We left to get Backdoor Donuts, but would return to play darts, pool, etc. Great place.

9. Giordano's Restaurant & Clam

18 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 Seafood, Italian, American, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-693-0184 http://www.giosmv.com/
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4 based on 477 reviews

Giordano's Restaurant & Clam

Reviewed By Totalvictory

The pizza was excellent. I was surprised at how good it was. I ordered a pie to share with my kids and girlfriend. Everyone really liked it. The service wasn't great. They made us feel like they were doing us a favor by serving us. With that said, they were very busy, so I get it, but some smiles go a long way.

8. Offshore Ale Company

30 Kennebec Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music +1 508-693-2626 http://www.offshoreale.com
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4 based on 860 reviews

Offshore Ale Company

The Offshore Ale Co. restaurant and brewery is open for lunch and dinner year round on Martha's Vineyard, with award winning beer and food, Offshore serves up good cheer and something for all tastes!

Reviewed By genwings

We walked by several mostly empty restaurants before finding this one. The place was hopping, the staff knew the regulars by name, and the waiter was very familiar with the food. My partner had a lobster roll that was recommended and it was a great choice. I had the special, skirt steak in a rice and bean bowl that was very tasty. Now I wish I had the recipe so I could make it at home.

7. Lookout Tavern

8 Seaview Ave., Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Seafood, Sushi, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Waterfront +1 508-696-9844 http://www.lookoutmv.com
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4 based on 719 reviews

Called Lookout Tavern for a reason, the establishment has one of THE best water views on Martha's Vineyard! Overlooking the Nantucket Sound, the Lookout Tavern caters to both sea and land lovers alike. Known for it's amazing sushi, raw bar and seafood. Lo

Reviewed By Localgirl0330

This place is always packed- even at 5pm- so get there early. Nice views of the fishing pier and harbor. Friendly staff, no frills interior and delicious food. I went two nights in a row having their cod tacos the first night and the mahi mahi tacos the second. Both were excellent. Cocktails were delicious and the wine menu was quite good for a small place. Loud, noisy and fun, this is a cool place to come and one I frequent every time I'm in Oak Bluff. Great lobster rolls although I didn't have one this trip.Thank you for your review.

6. Biscuits

26 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 508-693-2033 http://www.facebook.com/Biscuits-Marthas-Vineyard-108020369222111/
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4 based on 310 reviews

Biscuits

Reviewed By Joe6strings

The coffee and egg sandwiches are excellent here, and the prices reasonable. The place is small and cozy, and the service is very friendly. The only negative is that they don’t have a restroom on site - that was tough since we just came from the ferry, but our waitress directed us to a public facility down the block. So if you decide to come here for a late breakfast after arriving on the ferry, take care of business beforehand. Recommended!

5. Linda Jean's Restaurant

25 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 508-693-4093 http://www.lindajeansrestaurant.com/ordereze/default.aspx
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4 based on 840 reviews

Reviewed By travelingman979

Visited on a sunny Sunday morning at 10 am for brunch. Saw a line and was expecting a crowded miserable experience but was instead met with a clever text based notifications system (meaning we could wander while we waited) and a 5 minute grace period after being notified (reducing our stress getting back). The diner is cozy with tightly packed tables but the service was friendly and efficient given the volume of business. My kids and wife had the fluffy and warm pancakes which were stuffed with blueberries and chocolate chips. I had an omelet which must have been made with the largest eggs I have seen. It was also generously filled with the desired toppings. Overall, for a downtown brunch spot in a tourist town it wasn't obscenely expensive and was easy to enjoy with good service and great food.

4. The Red Cat Kitchen at Ken N' Beck

14 Kennebec Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Seafood, Contemporary Dinner Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Television, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-696-6040 http://redcatkitchen.com
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4 based on 751 reviews

Reviewed By apikalia

We enjoyed most of our dinner at Red Cat, a lively and casual but pricey restaurant steps from the main streets and festivities in OB. Food was fairly good although salmon had an over-salted crust and scallops were just okay. The service was good albeit a bit pushy, as several wait staff came by two or three times during our meal and hovered over us, asking if we “were still working on it”. Once I had to put my hand over my meal to stop the plate from being carried off! Is there a particular reason why diners need to “hurry up and eat?” While we recognise that as a more American style of eating, we feel that, especially in an expensive restaurant such as this, one should be able to relax and eat at leisure, without pressure from the staff.

3. 20byNine

16 Kennebec Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Gastropub Late Night, Dinner, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-338-2065 http://20bynine.com
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4 based on 167 reviews

20byNine

We serve food to share, small plates, large plates, charcuterie and cheese, including the best Oak Bluffs brunch. Our ambition is to stand out in our community by making nearly 100% of what’s on your plate from scratch. So please, gather around, share amo

Reviewed By JB M

Great bar, cocktails, and small plates. Was really impressed. Best wings I've had on island since Smoke n Bones closed. Bluefish pate great. Whiskey's and cocktails top notch. Great bartender. This is a place for adults and maybe large groups to sit a big high top or at bar. It is a small joint, so best to go in shoulder season. Loved it and wished we hadn't saved it for the end of the season.

2. The Barn Bowl & Bistro

13 Uncas Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accep [email protected] +1 508-696-9800 http://www.thebarnmv.com
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4 based on 185 reviews

The Barn Bowl & Bistro

Year-round neighborhood bistro & bar located in Oak Bluffs, serving fresh local cuisine at family affordable prices. There is also a boutique bowling alley with full food and beverage service at the lanes. Private event space upstairs for parties, confere

Reviewed By OnAir560676

Trip Advisor rated this place number one on Martha’s Vineyard where there are dozens of superb restaurants. I thought “Bowl” in the name had something to do with food. Nope. This place is a bowling alley! It has five bowling alleys, a bar and a few tables for diners, but it’s NOT a first class restaurant. Clearly, it’s a place frequented by the Oak Bluffs locals, not a place that attracts Vineyard visitors. We tried it anyway. The service was outstanding. The food was average at best. Don’t be fooled by this rating.Sorry to hear you had such false expectations of our business. I have to say, I find it really unfair for you to leave such a poor and highly inaccurate review about our establishment because you made a false assumption based on a word in our business name. We don't disguise anywhere that we have modern bowling lanes as part of our overall entertainment experience. If you read almost any of our online reviews, or visited our website, or even just googled us, you would quickly realize we have bowling lanes (10 of them, not 5). But the reason we are rated so highly on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and elsewhere is because our very separate Bistro and Bar (with over 100 seats) has become one of the most popular year-round restaurants on Martha's Vineyard. And it's not because we are (or perhaps are not) a first class restaurant. It's because we have a diverse menu that offers something for everyone, that is affordably priced - without compromise on quality of product. But hey, I guess you can't please everyone.

10 Things to Do in Oak Bluffs That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

9 Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 American, Bar, Seafood, Soups, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 508-696-3000 http://www.eatmv.com/
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4 based on 911 reviews

BEST CHOWDER IN NEW ENGLAND FROM YANKEE MAGAZINE, BEST CHOWDER 2015 from CAPE & ISLANDS MAGAZINE, MV MAGAZINE and winner of the 2015 MV CHOWDER CONTEST!! - Copper and mahogany grace our nautically chic dining room creating a casual-fine dining atmosphere.

Reviewed By Kristine G

The chowder was perfectly made—right amount of salt, perfectly cut potatoes, perfectly diced clams. My husband had the lobster roll and I had shrimp cocktail. Not the best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had, but not bad. The lobster roll was delicious. They have a really good bar with great drink selections—wines, beers, vodkas, and tequilas. Checked out the loft upstairs and it was hopping. We left to get Backdoor Donuts, but would return to play darts, pool, etc. Great place.

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