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The Black Dog Tavern is a beloved institution on the picturesque Vineyard Haven Harbor, serving classic American fare for over 50 years. Established in 1971 as Martha’s Vineyard’s original waterfront tavern, it has grown into a world-renowned brand while maintaining its authentic charm. Step inside and experience the tradition of this legendary restaurant, offering full-service dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, complemented by stunning harbor views.
Convivial fixture with a terrace & a wood-paneled interior serving classic meals, beer & cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20 Beach Street Extension, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Phone: (508) 693-9223
Website: https://www.theblackdog.com/pages/the-black-dog-tavern
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Reviews
Sarah Ryherd
Tried to stop in around noon and were told they were only serving a “mezze” menu and lunch started at 12:30 which was confusingly communicated by the hostess and in an unfriendly way. Not to worry though We grabbed some snacks, coffee, and shopped a bit at all the other Black Dog spots until we were able to be seated at 12:30 with a bunch of other families who were all also waiting to eat. Atmosphere inside is great and you can’t beat the nostalgia factor. Crab spinach and artichoke dip was incredibly good. The lobster rolls were the best we’ve had yet in the Cape Cod area (although the coleslaw left something to be desired). Caesar salad was pretty standard and the crab cakes were just ok. The sauce and corn was good but the crab cakes were too thin and too fried for my taste. The presentation also could use some work.
Other than the service not being the greatest and the unkind hostess, we had a lovely time with beautiful views and tasty food!
… moreOther than the service not being the greatest and the unkind hostess, we had a lovely time with beautiful views and tasty food!
Charlie Matthews
Huge portions, great views, very cool vibe inside. It’s an iconic brand. The food was amazing as well. We had breakfast. Possibly the best pancakes I’ve ever had. If not, top two. Huge portions for the price. Great flavors too! Service was excellent. Go early!!!! We were there on off season and was packed after 8am. Not a lot of parking either. Must be a mad house in the busy season.
… moreSamantha Hynes
Soup looked delicious and the calamari was great. Loved the fried peppers mixed through it. The fish & chips were okay. Our server was amazing and you can’t beat eating basically on the water.
… moreVicky Pirozzoli
I brought my family here for lunch for nostalgia as they’d never been & have heard me speak of the Black Dog for many years. Unfortunately it was during the 1st heat wave of the year. Hoping to catch some relief from the heat when we went inside, we were very disappointed to find they had all the windows open and no air conditioning on. I was literally sweating from head to toe. No breeze today. Not even a fan for some relief for those sitting by the opened windows.
The waitress was very polite and professional. Her speed was appreciated. We ordered the Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken, the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, and they special-made a Grilled Cheese sandwich. The food was served in small portion size. The shrimp pasta was a bit spicy for my hubby, but he did eat the whole thing. I would have liked more greens on my plate but it was delicious. My daughter thought the Grilled cheese and sides were delicious. We found we were still hungry only a couple hours afterwards. I believe they’re overpriced for what we received; mainly paying for the brand rather than the food. We probably won’t be returning and really don’t recommend if you’re really hungry.
… moreThe waitress was very polite and professional. Her speed was appreciated. We ordered the Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken, the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, and they special-made a Grilled Cheese sandwich. The food was served in small portion size. The shrimp pasta was a bit spicy for my hubby, but he did eat the whole thing. I would have liked more greens on my plate but it was delicious. My daughter thought the Grilled cheese and sides were delicious. We found we were still hungry only a couple hours afterwards. I believe they’re overpriced for what we received; mainly paying for the brand rather than the food. We probably won’t be returning and really don’t recommend if you’re really hungry.
Joshua McCarthy
A really fun restaurant and black dog store. Our family enjoyed our meal and got some really cool high quality sweatshirts that have lasted. It’s an iconic MV experience.
… moreKate K
Ordered take out from the resturant right before getting off the Vineyard Haven ferry. The food was ready incredibly quickly, only issue is lavk of parking for pick up. We ordered the steak tips which came with mashed potatoes and broccoli, a cup of the clam chowder, and calamari. All of which was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious! Next time were on the island we will be eating here again.
… moreChristopher Dobransky
I really wanted to enjoy this place
Let’s start with the positive;
– Great location
– Great, friendly servers
– Great views
– Great menu
Despite these things my experience, it was only my first was very lackluster. I went with a group of 8, 4 kids and 4 adults, and they were very accommodating. Our server was friendly and the menu looks great.
However, of no fault to the server the kitchen was SLOW. We went for breakfast and we got we all got the French Toast French and some other basic breakfast dishes like bacon & eggs, omelets and toast. We got our food over 70 mins after ordering and the place wasn’t that busy. On top of that the bacon was burnt beyond recognition. Maybe I caught them on an off day. Based on the location and service I would try them again to see if I just caught them on an off day.
… moreLet’s start with the positive;
– Great location
– Great, friendly servers
– Great views
– Great menu
Despite these things my experience, it was only my first was very lackluster. I went with a group of 8, 4 kids and 4 adults, and they were very accommodating. Our server was friendly and the menu looks great.
However, of no fault to the server the kitchen was SLOW. We went for breakfast and we got we all got the French Toast French and some other basic breakfast dishes like bacon & eggs, omelets and toast. We got our food over 70 mins after ordering and the place wasn’t that busy. On top of that the bacon was burnt beyond recognition. Maybe I caught them on an off day. Based on the location and service I would try them again to see if I just caught them on an off day.
Koray N. Seyithanoglu
This by the water small tavern is an excellent place to sit down and have excellent tasting food and drinks to go with that in a very cozy environment. It has a small menu but everything seems to made fresh, in house, and as per your order. We had very tasty cod fish and red snapper prepared as per the menu entry. Appetizer we had was the calamari. Size is sharable by two and the marinara sauce comes warm, enhancing the taste of the very lightly fried squid rings that are juicy soft, definitely not fried to dry crunchiness. Prices are reasonable for fresh seafood. If you are on the island even for a day, I highly recommend the Black Dog for good food and friendly experience.
… moreAshley Johnson
My daughter and I really enjoyed dining here after lots of walking on the Vineyard. We loved the New England, tavern-style ambience and the delightful view of the ships on the harbor. We decided to get the mac and cheese and found it to be incredibly delicious—comfort food after a long day of sight-seeing, what a treat! I would say there is limited seating (more tables for 2 or 4) and I would imagine it’s very busy in the summer months, but we were off-season so we got a table immediately. Thanks again for a great experience!
… moreSayan Bakshi
The Black Dog Tavern, while conveniently located near the Steamship Authority, left much to be desired. Our party of six was squeezed onto a bench clearly designed for four, making for an extremely cramped and uncomfortable experience.
Given the poor seating, we decided to just have some quick snacks and drinks and leave early to catch an earlier ferry. We ordered the clam chowder, which was unfortunately a big disappointment — it was ‘sandy’ and had barely any clams. The drinks we ordered were just average.
While the service was notably quick and accommodating to our need to catch the ferry, the overall experience was not good and we wouldn’t recommend it.
… moreGiven the poor seating, we decided to just have some quick snacks and drinks and leave early to catch an earlier ferry. We ordered the clam chowder, which was unfortunately a big disappointment — it was ‘sandy’ and had barely any clams. The drinks we ordered were just average.
While the service was notably quick and accommodating to our need to catch the ferry, the overall experience was not good and we wouldn’t recommend it.