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Since 1930 the Homeport Restaurant & Oyster Bar has served traditional and inspired seafood fare in the 300 year old fishing port of Menemsha on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. The Homeport is known for its world-class sunsets, lobster dinners served in the “semi-rough,” clam chowder, the original fried oyster, and fresh from Menemsha seafood and shellfish. Our waterfront restaurant is an island icon and institution.
There’s a raw bar on the deck & a take-out window out back at this busy BYOB seafood mainstay.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 512 N Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535
Phone: (508) 645-2679
Website: http://www.thehomeportmv.com/
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Reviews
Maggie J
We had dinner at Homeport with a large group of 10 people on a Thursday night. They seated us around 5 minutes after we checked in and though we placed drink orders right away they did take a fair amount of time to come out.
The restaurant was fairly crowded and our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed. Our oysters didn’t come out for half an hour, non-raw apps 45 minutes and our main courses didn’t hit the table for almost 90 minutes.
The oysters were fresh and we really enjoyed the summer succotash, stuffed quahogs and cornbread. For my main I had the Miso Tofu which was ok. It could have been spicier and the inclusion of corn ribs hiding in the curry felt like a mistake because I thought I had somehow found a bone in my curry. My husband liked the scallops he ordered but I had friends that didn’t love the linguine and salmon. Rave reviews for the lobster dinner though.
Overall it was a pretty uneven meal but the view and location are dynamite.
… moreThe restaurant was fairly crowded and our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed. Our oysters didn’t come out for half an hour, non-raw apps 45 minutes and our main courses didn’t hit the table for almost 90 minutes.
The oysters were fresh and we really enjoyed the summer succotash, stuffed quahogs and cornbread. For my main I had the Miso Tofu which was ok. It could have been spicier and the inclusion of corn ribs hiding in the curry felt like a mistake because I thought I had somehow found a bone in my curry. My husband liked the scallops he ordered but I had friends that didn’t love the linguine and salmon. Rave reviews for the lobster dinner though.
Overall it was a pretty uneven meal but the view and location are dynamite.
Deirdre Ginley
What an absolute treat! Couldn’t have asked for better weather with that deck view.
Our server, Bella was attentive, gracious, and conversational which added to the experience. The food was phenomenal.
Each menu course offered great options. I had a hard time choosing but the server gave excellent feedback and guidance.
I wish I had taken more photos of the food but we were so immersed in an all around enjoyable dining experience. Capturing it digitally was an after thought.
As a table, we shared a shrimp cocktail and cornbread. The shrimp was big and tasted so fresh. The cornbread was perfect and gave me a teaser to the stuffing in the quahog I ordered.
•Our first courses included a beautifully balanced watermelon salad and the buttery and savory flavors in the stuffed quahog.
•Second courses included the steak, scallops, swordfish and fried fluke. All 5⭐️ dishes. I was lucky to taste test the others.
Scallops were tender and perfectly cooked, the swordfish was the best I’ve ever tasted, the steak was excellent if you’re not feeling seafood and I was really surprised by my entree, the fried fluke. Their spin on fish and chips…the onion rings were buttery crisp delicious and the fish had a different breading that was light, filling but not heavy and the Coleslaw was tasty.
It’s a dry town. BYOB is a nice option. They put our bottle on ice and gave use glassware.
•Dessert selected was key lime pie, blueberry cobbler served in a cute mason jar, and they were out of the strawberry rhubarb pie but they did have a peach pie option served with ice cream
I highly recommend.
We got a little dressy celebrating a birthday but it’s casual dining. Indoors and out on the deck. Oyster bar outside as well. Great atmosphere and great music gave a light and fun vibe. I’d love to return.
… moreOur server, Bella was attentive, gracious, and conversational which added to the experience. The food was phenomenal.
Each menu course offered great options. I had a hard time choosing but the server gave excellent feedback and guidance.
I wish I had taken more photos of the food but we were so immersed in an all around enjoyable dining experience. Capturing it digitally was an after thought.
As a table, we shared a shrimp cocktail and cornbread. The shrimp was big and tasted so fresh. The cornbread was perfect and gave me a teaser to the stuffing in the quahog I ordered.
•Our first courses included a beautifully balanced watermelon salad and the buttery and savory flavors in the stuffed quahog.
•Second courses included the steak, scallops, swordfish and fried fluke. All 5⭐️ dishes. I was lucky to taste test the others.
Scallops were tender and perfectly cooked, the swordfish was the best I’ve ever tasted, the steak was excellent if you’re not feeling seafood and I was really surprised by my entree, the fried fluke. Their spin on fish and chips…the onion rings were buttery crisp delicious and the fish had a different breading that was light, filling but not heavy and the Coleslaw was tasty.
It’s a dry town. BYOB is a nice option. They put our bottle on ice and gave use glassware.
•Dessert selected was key lime pie, blueberry cobbler served in a cute mason jar, and they were out of the strawberry rhubarb pie but they did have a peach pie option served with ice cream
I highly recommend.
We got a little dressy celebrating a birthday but it’s casual dining. Indoors and out on the deck. Oyster bar outside as well. Great atmosphere and great music gave a light and fun vibe. I’d love to return.
Jennifer Isaza
We had such a great experience here! Our waitress, Roger, was very friendly and helpful. I got the feta and watermelon salad, cornbread, and clam chowder. The chowder broth was amazing and there were large amounts of meat. The watermelon salad was super refreshing. My coworker got the scallops and he said they were some of his favorites he’s ever had!
… moreLuisa Andrade
We had an amazing meal at The Homeport , MV. Max was our server, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, especially when it came to my husband’s food allergies. We were even given a red allergy alert card to place at his seat—such a thoughtful and reassuring touch.
A huge thank you to the staff, the chef, and the entire team for making our dining experience so seamless and enjoyable.
As a busy mom of three, I hadn’t made a reservation, but we were still able to get a table even though we were coming from 30 minutes away. The host was kind, welcoming, and accommodating. I’m so glad we made the trip—what a wonderful experience from start to finish!
… moreA huge thank you to the staff, the chef, and the entire team for making our dining experience so seamless and enjoyable.
As a busy mom of three, I hadn’t made a reservation, but we were still able to get a table even though we were coming from 30 minutes away. The host was kind, welcoming, and accommodating. I’m so glad we made the trip—what a wonderful experience from start to finish!
Ari Bruçi
It was our first time at Homeport and it did not disappoint. We got a recommendation for the restaurant from one of their servers Bella whom we randomly met one day and she was spot on. Unfortunately she wasn’t there to take care of us today but Kian did an amazing job wich we really appreciated. The food and the view are both amazing. We will be back!
… moretess
pretty expensive but hear me out… i had the most incredible pasta dish here i think i have ever had and that shocked me. seriously, for a seafood hotspot i was SHOCKED at how good the pasta was! like, it was INSANELY GOOD. garlic, spinach, tomato, butter, and chili flakes. my goodness. i haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since!
… moreJosh Brupbacher
I’ve been going here for 60+ years. Very disappointed now. Pricing of meals is # 1. Too bad, but i guess they’re doing what they have to do.
Service and the facility are great. I most likely will never go back. I want to always remember this place as the way it was when I had my first lobster there.
… moreService and the facility are great. I most likely will never go back. I want to always remember this place as the way it was when I had my first lobster there.
mollie mccaffrey
The homeport was delicious and the atmosphere was great! Peter, our waiter was amazing and so cute! We had a party of 8 and no one had any complaints about food or service! From appetizer to dessert everything was amazing!
… moreBrian Murphy
This place was a family treasure when we were kids. Our parents would bring us all there and we’d feast on lobsters. It was great. However, we went there tonight and it was very disappointing. They remodeled it which allowed for some nice outdoor seating but they ruined the menu. I tried to order a lobster but they said we only order a lobster now if we also order a bunch of clams, oysters, corn, potatoes, etc. I just want a lobster; not all of that other stuff that I’ll be too full to eat anyway. So, it was really disappointing.
There was also some confusion among the waitstaff over who was handling our table which led to us sitting there for 20 minutes before anyone came to our table. That’s a sign of poor floor management by the people running the place.
It’s a great location and a long time institution but, unfortunately, it seems that the emphasis was put on creating a new space and not on serving the people who made the place an institution in the first place. We won’t be back.
… moreThere was also some confusion among the waitstaff over who was handling our table which led to us sitting there for 20 minutes before anyone came to our table. That’s a sign of poor floor management by the people running the place.
It’s a great location and a long time institution but, unfortunately, it seems that the emphasis was put on creating a new space and not on serving the people who made the place an institution in the first place. We won’t be back.
Jessica Mak
Since reopening, The Back Door at the Homeport has been one of the island’s casual dining treasures. There’s nothing like a tasty lunch on the patio on a sunny afternoon. Better yet, the fried chicken sandwich was squarely one of the best on the island: a juicy chicken thigh perfectly battered and fried then served with jalapeño slaw. Unfortunately, they have stopped serving the thigh in favor of something akin to a large chicken nugget. This is a huge downgrade and so so disappointing. This was our go-to lunch spot because of the chicken sandwich but sadly we will be back far less frequently now.
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