Guidebook for Edgartown
Food Scene
Solid performer and iconic year-round restaurant. Known for very good seafood and prime rib specials. Old-school nautical setting.
7 locals recommend
Square-Rigger
225 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven RdSolid performer and iconic year-round restaurant. Known for very good seafood and prime rib specials. Old-school nautical setting.
Local spot and best true diner in town. No-frills, but solid breakfast fare
12 locals recommend
Dock Street Coffee Shop
2 Dock StLocal spot and best true diner in town. No-frills, but solid breakfast fare
The Newes From America
23 Kelly StDownstairs pub with an English feel.
Long term solid bar and restaurant in downtown Edgartown. Bar scene is fun at night. More of a local flavor than some other places. Larger than it appears from the outside. Solid family restaurant
18 locals recommend
The Wharf
3 Main StLong term solid bar and restaurant in downtown Edgartown. Bar scene is fun at night. More of a local flavor than some other places. Larger than it appears from the outside. Solid family restaurant
Slightly more upscale bar and restaurant than say, The Wharf. Elevated bar food and very good drinks.
15 locals recommend
Rockfish
11 N Water StSlightly more upscale bar and restaurant than say, The Wharf. Elevated bar food and very good drinks.
Iconic views of Edgartown Lighthouse. Front porch rocking chairs are a must for pre of post dinner drinks. Best for couples, not families
9 locals recommend
Harbor View Hotel
131 N Water StIconic views of Edgartown Lighthouse. Front porch rocking chairs are a must for pre of post dinner drinks. Best for couples, not families
Essentials
Recently renovated and expanded. Great spot to stop for beach provisions...sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Also a nice stop for morning coffee and breakfast items. A good selection of beach toys, t-shirts, and some other mementos.
12 locals recommend
Katama General Store
170 Katama RdRecently renovated and expanded. Great spot to stop for beach provisions...sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Also a nice stop for morning coffee and breakfast items. A good selection of beach toys, t-shirts, and some other mementos.
Stop & Shop
225 Upper Main StGo early or late. Traffic and crowds in the afternoons.
Parks & Nature
The best beach for those looking for the great waves of the Atlantic Ocean. For those interested in 4x4, the entrance to the Chappy trails are located off Katama Road. "Left fork" is more family oriented and "Right fork" is more for the younger crowd.
61 locals recommend
South Beach
Herring Creek RdThe best beach for those looking for the great waves of the Atlantic Ocean. For those interested in 4x4, the entrance to the Chappy trails are located off Katama Road. "Left fork" is more family oriented and "Right fork" is more for the younger crowd.
Outstanding beach at the opening of Edgartown Harbor. Sit in the shadow of the lighthouse and watch the comings and goings of Edgaorwn harbor while looking across at Chappy.
28 locals recommend
Lighthouse Beach
230 N Water StOutstanding beach at the opening of Edgartown Harbor. Sit in the shadow of the lighthouse and watch the comings and goings of Edgaorwn harbor while looking across at Chappy.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best waterfront cocktail on the upper deck of the Seafood Shanty. Watch the Chappy ferry come and go and boats move in and out of Edgartown harbor. Great sushi and clam chowder. The balance of the menu is standard seafood fare.
43 locals recommend
The Seafood Shanty
31 Dock StThe best waterfront cocktail on the upper deck of the Seafood Shanty. Watch the Chappy ferry come and go and boats move in and out of Edgartown harbor. Great sushi and clam chowder. The balance of the menu is standard seafood fare.
Upscale bar and restaurant. Bring your wallet, however a very interesting crowd.
42 locals recommend
Atlantic
2 Main StUpscale bar and restaurant. Bring your wallet, however a very interesting crowd.
Shopping
Vineyard Vines
56 Narragansett AveIconic upscale preppy clothes.
Because you have to have a Black Dog t-shirt if you've been to Martha's Vineyard.
13 locals recommend
The Black Dog General Store
214 Main StBecause you have to have a Black Dog t-shirt if you've been to Martha's Vineyard.
Everything Else
Wasque Point
11 Dike RdOne of the best fishing spots on the Island.