We sat downstairs and loved the place. The food was wonderful and the bar selection was world class. We had seafood and steaks and i tried all of the items we ordered. Just awesome!! We went back after bar hopping for a while to the late night bites. They had this insane hotdog tower that we just loved with all of the toppings you could ever imagine. I spoke with the Manager Jay and he was great. He told us all about the place and the island. We will be back for sure, this place is great. read more

I was pleasantly surprise by the amount of high quality restaurants in Martha's Vineyard. Every place we went to was satisfying and I can't wait to go back. Alchemy is an intimate restaurant with minimalistic aesthetics. We sat upstairs, in front of the bar. The waitstaff were all so kind, personable, and attentive. For appetizer, we had the half dozen oysters. I can't remember which ones we had but they were all amazing. For entree, my fiancee had the surf and turf. The medium rare steak was a good size, perfectly cooked, and well-paired with the sauce. The lobster was also perfectly cooked and portion size was adequate. I had the halibut with risotto. The halibut was perfectly cooked and flaky. The risotto was one of my favorites because of the perfect creaminess and seasoning. read more

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Came here for dinner with a group of 7 on a Saturday night at 8:30. We were seated in a cozy booth on the first level right next to the entrance/bar. Our drink orders were taken quickly with our food orders following shortly after but the appetizers didn't hit the table for 45 minutes. Service was sloow and two of us were disappointed to find that they were out of one of the two entree specials. For appetizers we shared the bread service, mixed olives, white bean hummus, tuna tartare, peach caprese salad (which was mostly a regular caprese salad with a few small peaches) and sausage and polenta. For dinner a friend and I split the burger. I enjoyed the appetizers more than the burger and the side of asparagus was laughably small and basically $2 per piece of asparagus. read more

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Alchemy is one of the few good restaurants in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard. It offers good American fare. We had dinner there on a Saturday night. It was very crowded and very loud. Not an ideal time to go there for dinner. It is probably best to go there during the week or early Saturday if you want to enjoy the old world charm of the place. The food itself was ok. Nothing special. The fish I had was fresh served jn a simple wine base sauce. The pasta dish, orrechiete with sausage was a local dish or one created by the chef. It was ok but not an entree one would find in a really good Italian (not Italian American) restaurant. The service was very good. The place is pricey but par for the course these days in places like Egartown. read more

We walked in with no reservation on an extremely busy Wednesday evening. We got very lucky and were seated almost immediately at a lovely table downstairs. We have been on the island for several days and despite all the amazing seafood, all we wanted was a great burger and martini. These guys delivered both. In fact, I can safely say this was one of the best burgers we have ever had in our lives and the martini was delicious. Our server (Ivan Ivanov) was lovely and made the evening perfect. We made another reservation for tomorrow before we left! Highly recommend. Very cute, atmospheric and fantastic food. Highly recommend. read more

I love it here up stairs the vibe is great. Maria our bartender made us the best key lime martinis not too sweet. Ivan had great suggestions for food this time we tried different things my favorite is also the Jonah crab and asparagus salad but we the wild mushroom toast with lebneh which is a middle eastern crème fraiche amazing the tuna bites the crispy rice was overdone then we also tried the crispy scallops and pork dumplings which was fried which I didn't expect but overall the dining experience was really great read more

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A few locals had recommended to the Alchemy Bistro and Bar for dinner. This was our first time in the Vineyard as part of my sister's bucket list. The restaurant is trendy and the first floor is small with a few tables. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the shrimp & sausage scampi and squash soup. Both were good and the shrimp were large. For dinner I had the Atlantic Halibut and my sisters had the Roasted Boneless Half Chicken. The Halibut was a large piece and was fine. The chicken dish was very salty. The collard greens were overpowering the chicken and polenta. It was not the best meal I have had for the $300 price tag. read more

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A nice break from the seafood filled menus and fried food gastro pubs in the area. Upscale, with a kind of early 2000's cosmopolitan atmosphere that resembles any busy metropolitian restaurant. Staff was so accommodating when we were late to our resy AND wanted a different 2 seater. Ordered the chicken; grilled, juicy & flavorful and the orecchiette & sausage (which was tasty albeit in an interesting cream sauce). Definitely an upscale crowd to match the cloth napkins and table-covering, so your server will never be too fair from reach, even if it's busy. I would go back and bring friends, seems like a lovely place for a group. read more

Such a fabulous place. We go every year, twice if we can swing it. This time we went for the late night specials. The place was quite lively, even at that hour. My husband got to have their hot dog tower, which he has been dying to try. Very nice for a late meal. I'm not a huge hot dog fan, but I loved it. And the french fries were great also. I think another highlight this year was watching the bartender, and sampling one of his signature drinks called Divorce Papers. Luscious, really smooth and easy to drink, but also remarkably potent. read more

Nice place, we were at the upstairs bar and everyone was really nice. Good service too but one of the bartenders was so loud, dropping the F bomb every 2 minutes...he was the loudest person in the place. Read the room dude. read more

Food was good. Vibe was nice as well. In particular we enjoyed the burger, focaccia, and caprese. The fusilli and cod are solid options. Would definitely recommend this place in Edgartown. Service was overall decent and I liked their wine selection. read more

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I tried this place the first time this year and came back two days later for their Summer salad. The drinks are divine. A wonderful addition to the Main Street! Highly recommend! Make reservations in advance! read more

Wonderful staff Remarkable chef came out to see us Food was outstanding Waiter so attentive and read more

Have gone there for years when we go to the Vineyard. Tonight sat at a terrible table right near the stairs on first floor, food overly salty and the staff more interested in flirting with young women coming in or regulars than checking on us. It is off our list next time in the Vineyard . read more

This place was super packed, so first tip is to make a reservation. Especially if you have a group of greater than two. We did not have a connection, so we luckily found seats at the bar downstairs. There is also a bar upstairs, so be sure to look there too. Food: Caesar salad here is very popular Wagyu Bao Bun was awesome with plenty of flavor Surf & Turf w/ truffle mash and grilled asparagus We didn't need to season anything, enough said...enter freely they've been approved read more

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Great service, cozy little French-ish restaurant in Edgartown. Spaced out so you have room and. Ice round tables and bar as well as upstairs dining too. Be careful a few guest fell coming downstairs on this night. Great wine selection and. Ice cocktails too has the 1/2 pound Alaskan king crab legs w drawn butter and jerk sauce dip. Great compliments read more

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I really enjoyed my old fashioned! The service was really great and the upstairs back bar had a nice vibe. I didn't try their food but looking forward to it next time I visit. read more

Alchemy Bistro & Bar - Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Go here if you love mediocre food, indifferent and even rude wait staff and long waits for food to arrive at your table. Will never go again! read more

Great for an evening out of leisure dinner or cocktails. There is a large bar scene at this two story restaurant. If you want to come for dinner, note two things - this is not a restaurant for small children, and service is slow. So if you're not in a rush and want to enjoy your evening and company, this is a place to come. For food, we had - Bigeye tuna tartare: ok dish. Not crazy or to write home about. Campanelli pasta: large dish of pasta. Simple, nutty. The burrata ball seemed on the smaller side and coldish on a hot plate. Pan seared halibut: popular dish. VERY small volume of the crab and corn risotto (also, almost the consistency of polenta, not kernel like risotto rice is). The fish was...fish. Flakey and fresh. Scallops: four medium size scallops on top of polenta. Smaller dish so I wouldn't advise if you're hungry and looking for a filling meal. Overall, as-expected meal from this main-street joint. read more

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UPDATE: 8/13/2023 Dishes have taken a turn for the worse which brought my review from 5 stars down to 3. The tuna tartare is described as having plantain chips. Last year, that meant golden and crispy, triangle-wedges of plantains. A larger serving of tuna atop a beautiful swath of sauce. This year, it's a stack with what was more like banana chips and a much smaller portion of tuna and the cost went up. The scallops? What a disappointment. This year they're squashed into a pile of risotto. We took friends here based on our dishes from last year and, again, it was quite disappointing to see the difference in presentation, taste, and cost. ORIGINAL REVIEW July 2022: Pricey...but great food and service! We've been to Alchemy a few times now and have enjoyed it each and every time. The food is delicious. The plates look beautiful. The service is top notch. What else can you ask for? Well, if something's not quite right, they'll make sure they fix it for you. My sister once ordered a drink that she didn't like the taste; no questions, they offered her the opportunity to order something else. We got seated next to an extremely loud couple and mentioned it to the manager/owner. He quietly acknowledged the situation and re-seated us at a much better table. We lost a gift card? No problem, they replaced it for us. Looking for a wonderful dining experience, go to Alchemy! read more

Alchemy Bistro & Bar - A comparison of the same dishes from 2022 to 2023. - New American Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

We really enjoyed eating dinner here! We were able to get a table last minute in the summer and sat outside. The service was friendly and helpful and all the dishes we tried were delicious. At the end of the night we were able to get espresso martinis and they are easily one of the best we've ever had! The next time we go we definitely want to try more of the cocktails on the menu. read more

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Decent restaurant to try. The server we had was excellent. My lobster risotto was very tough lobster. Ambiance was decent. Dessert strawberry shortcake and espresso martini drink was the best of the bunch! read more

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Ate here with a group of 6. The fried oysters appetizer was drenched in BBQ sauce which distracted from the taste of the oysters. 3 of us ordered a burger, and they all had to be sent back- really not tasty at all. I tasted my friend's gnocchi, which was salty and drenched in sauce. The service was good but the food was a miss. read more

Stale burger bun, over cooked, over $35 (for a burger). Bad appetizers, wife's meal was terrible. Only good thing was the cocktail. Bill was over $250 for two people, feels awful to spend that much and have a terrible meal. read more

We made a reservation here and knew for sure we were going to dine in (they request a credit card and apparently if you don't cancel within 24 or 48 hours, you will get charged)! So make sure your plans are set! This place was busy and the dining room was full by 6 pm, half hour from opening. Within our group, we ordered the Crab and Asparagus salad, the halibut, the mushroom pasta, and the half roasted chicken. The halibut was cooked perfectly and was not near to being over-cooked. The risotto made the halibut taste great. The chicken was tender and not dry and the breading made it tasty (this was my dish). I was a fan. The pasta was an okay for some and not great at all for the rest as it lacked pepper. The staff was friendly and great and were attentive during our entire dine in stay. I would recommend this place for a nice dinner with friends or date night. However, if your plans may not be set in stone and may have to change last minute, avoid this place so you do not get charged extra. read more

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Very disappointed as Alchamy had always been one of our go to restaurants. Waitstaff recommended a lobster flatbread appetizer that wasn't flatbread but a horrible deep dish type crust, with no lobster we could detect. It was also $38, not the price of $18 she quoted. All 3 hamburgers were too salty and the fries were cold. My salad with Jonah crab was tasteless, I had to ask for lemon to make it eatable. Will never go back. read more

We came in while we waited for our table at Raw 19. Our bartender Maria was so nice that we canceled and ended up sitting at the bar. They have a hot and dirty martini and it was quite possibly the best I've ever had. You have to get the Crispy Oysters and Snow Crab Fradiablo. Unreal how good it was. I think the owner or manager sat down and talked to some regulars and was very kind. Place is right on main and we didn't have a reservation. Lucked out to get in but worth checking out. read more

We visited Alchemy again as is our preference whenever we're on MV. The place was quite busy but we were seated fairly quickly. It's amazing how many people love this place! I had the best appetizer I think I've ever eaten--Snow Crab Fra Diavolo. Wonderful chunks of crab in a to-die-for sauce with just the right amount of spice that went beautifully with the grilled sourdough. My husband and I shared as it was a good size. I had the Prime Ribeye Steak and Butter-Poached Lobster which was superb. This is not something I'd normally order, but the steak was tender and cooked to perfection with mushrooms, and the shoestring potatoes were fun and very tasty. The lobster tail was succulent. My husband had the Halibut with Crab & Corn Risotto. He thought the fish was great, but he raved about the Risotto. Said it was the best he ever had. Cannolis for dessert was too much after such a great meal, so we took half home. Nice wine list too. Best dinner we've had on this vacation. read more

My wife and I have been coming to this place, off and on, for 20+ years. In the past, it was a reliability good (not great) dinner and lively vibe. Last night, we popped in without reservations and had dinner at the bar. The food was disappointing, and the service was slow (ok, it was the bar). My wife had the sole, which was just plain bad. I had an unremarkable burger. The fried oyster appetizer was decent. In general, there was excessive salt on everything, especially the salads. We will not be returning. It has become just another overpriced tourist joint. read more

Have been coming to MV forever and have never tried this spot. Was excited to try it, however, was definitely disappointed. Both the scallops and halibut ($50+) were VERY salty - i.e. chewing on large grains of salt - and salad was absolutely drenched in dressing. Had to send all 3 meals back (which we never do) and nothing was taken off our bill (not even the glass of wine or the $7 bread that was also not great). Our server was very sweet and checked in. Disappointed for sure, especially for the price. read more

Excellent food & service! Nice & romantic too! Great wine selections. Their steak & lobster is so good!!

Had to send all 3 meals back- scallops and halibut tasted like straight salt and salad was drenched in dressing and had no crab in it and brown asparagus. bread was stale. we were still charged for everything. read more

Alchemy is a sophisticated restaurant and bar in Edgartown. They have amazing oysters and seafood platters. The entrees were good and they had some pasta, meat, fish, and a burger. Their drink menu is very extensive as well. We came in and where able to get a table without a reservation. Service was great. There was lots of seating, limited outdoor. Prices are very high. read more

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Ordered the Just in Thyme cocktail, delicious! Ordered the bao buns app and two wagyu burgers. The med/well burger was completely well done. The server never put in the buns order but comped them so we could take them home later. Overall, good service, meh food for the price. Would I recommend? No. I had a superb meal at the Red Cat the night before. I'd definitely go there again! read more

We had an excellent birthday dinner at Alchemy in October, and being in Edgartown again this July reminded me of it. While I preferred pre-2005 vibe, Alchemy accommodated us nicely on a late October 2022 night, providing excellent service, delicious food and that can't-miss atmosphere in the upstairs room. We had several appetizers, drinks, and a surf-n-turf like special that pleased the whole table. When I tell a restaurant that we have a birthday, and ask for a dessert, it is always my expectation to pay for that dessert. However Alchemy may be the first restaurant in 30 years of dining that actually billed me for the birthday dessert. No complaints, as I never expect to dine for free, but the practice is so uncommon that I find it worth mentioning. Overall, I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

The atmosphere was cute, and if you sit outdoors or by a window then you'll get great people watching. The service was just ok. My companion's tea didn't get refilled the entire meal despite being empty for a while. The food was overpriced and underwhelming. When the side dish of asparagus is everyone's favorite part of the meal, you know something is wrong. My $52 fish came out somehow both luke warm and overcooked. Would recommend one of MV's other restaurants over this. read more

Great date night experience at Alchemy Bistro & Bar. Food, service were all amazing. read more

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The atmosphere of this felt more sophisticated than some one starred Michelin starred restaurants. We came here for our final night on Martha's Vineyard and wanted to treat ourselves. The cocktail I had was very good, it was gin based which has been my go-to lately. The oysters were good but our favorite was 19Raw for oysters. The mushroom toast was a little burnt but still decent. Not my favorite. I absolutely loved my entree, the Atlantic Halibut. Husband got the filet mignon. I don't even eat beef due to religious/cultural reasons but I will very very rarely try it. And this is the 3rd time I've had a bite of beef. So good! And as I write this review, I know I enjoyed this restaurant more than I did at a Michelin star place I went to recently. Thank you for the lovely food and experience. read more

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Another fabulous dinner at Alchemy. We were seated at a beautiful corner table, and our server Rosie was delightful! The service could not have been better. Everything we ordered was delicious! The special Pan Roasted Shrimp had incredible flavorful, and we highly recommend the Caesar salad, Roasted Chicken, Gnocchi, and Strawberry Shortcake. Grant is a fine mixologist, having prepared a perfectly chilled cocktail for me, not too sweet, with grapefruit undertones. We appreciate everyone's kindness, and look forward to our dinner at Alchemy every MV visit. read more

Food was ok, we got there closer to closing, so for the price it wasn't the best quality. We will have to try it again not so close to closing time. Atmosphere was good and the restaurant itself was nice. read more