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    Donovan's Reef

    4.9 (12 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Dirty Banana!
    Kelsey P.

    Okay I'm officially a fan!!!! After constantly hearing about Donovan's Dirty Banana during my time on Martha's Vineyard, I knew I had to try. Now, I'm not even a huge banana person, but this drink is LEGIT! So freaking good!!!!! Very subtle banana flavor, not too overpowering and just so yummy. I was sad I didn't get a chance to meet Donovan himself, but the bartender we had was so sweet! Highly recommend grabbing a bite from the snack bar at Nancy's, sitting on the wharf, and then grabbing a Dirty Banana or another delish frozen drink from Donovan's!

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    Crystal B.

    We visit Donovan for amazing drinks every time we're on the Vineyard. My husband always tries something new, however, I'm a tried and true strawberry daiquiri gal. 10/10

    Dirty Banana
    Taylor P.

    What an awesome spot!!! Great bar in a great spot overlooking the water. We had the famous dirty bananas made by Donovan and they were delicious, felt like I could drink a dozen of them. Definitely a must visit on the island!

    Robert B.

    Awesome outside exotic drink bar connected to Nancy's. Legendary Dirty Banana. Private spacious outside deck on the water right next to it. The bartenders are also legendary. Beautiful sunsets.

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    4 months ago

    Had the Dirty Banana that I always wanted to try. Mission accomplished. It was delicious.

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    1 year ago

    A must see in Martha's Vineyard. Donovan was very friendly, the dirty banana was excellent.

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    “After constantly hearing about Donovan's Dirty Banana during my time on Martha's Vineyard, I knew I had to try.”

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    Shuck Shack

    Shuck Shack

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Was visiting the vineyard and I was looking for a local spot that was not overrun with tourists and…read morelong lines. Thanks to yelp, I stumbled upon the shuck shack... easy to mix so check out the photos! This place has a true New England feel, with great views for people watching and beautiful scenery of the water and boats. The environment is very lively and they have a selection of raw and cooked seafood. I took a seat at the few stools at the bar, ordered a drink, clams, and shrimp. The shrimp were large and delicious! I also liked option to order half or full dozen. The clams, to my surprise, were shucked right in front of me.. great touch but word of advice.. don't make my mistake. There is a RAW section and COOKED section on menu and yes to my surprise, I accidentally ordered calms from the raw menu.. never knew raw clams were a thing ::cringe:: and after one try- definitely not a win for me. However! This place is a must, a true Vineyard experience with friendly servers and great views!!

    The Shuck Shack is a perfect place to sit, drink beer and watch the world go by. It's located right…read moreon Oak Bluff Harbor. The beer list is tremendous. And the raw bar is marvelous. The clams I had were steamed to perfection and the shrimp cocktail had huge shrimp in them. Their prices overall are very, very reasonable. But what makes it so special is the atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and competent. The view is unbeatable considering you are 10 feet from the harbor and have a perfect spot to watch the boats coming and going. A great value for your money.

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    Offshore Ale

    Offshore Ale

    4.2(539 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This eatery is a hidden gem in Oak Bluffs! We usually spend…read moreat least one day on Martha's Vineyard during our stay in Chatham MA but this is the first time we tried Offshore Ale! So glad we found it ... on a very calm street... close to the park very little car traffic going by the outdoor patio! The staff greeted us warmly... welcomed our pup and seated us within minutes! A server greeted us instantly and took our drink order and even asked if we needed a nice fresh bowl of water for our puppy!! Extra Points just for acknowledging the fur-babies!! The lunch menu has an exceptional selection of seafood, fish, chicken and even a few beef dishes!! We ordered and the food was out hot and fresh within 10 minutes!! They even grilled a plain /no salt breast of chicken for our puppy too! Everything was delicious!! The fries that accompanied the sandwiches were out of this world! Usually never finish even half our fries but these were so good we finished one small bucket and nearly all of the second !! Definitely worth a try - casual, relaxing and delicious!!

    This is what it's all about!! Great good! Great service! An amazing vibe. The interior is very…read morewelcoming, and the team of workers are too! I got a chance to talk with Mrs. Sue and you can tell she loves what she does. She's truly curated an experience. The owners lead by example. They are truly hands on to make sure you have excellent, fresh, hot, flavorful food and quick and friendly service. The fresh cut fries were definitely not out of bag! You can tell by the freshness ! I'm so glad I stopped by here. You can truly tell this is a family restaurant. Operated by love and you can feel it when you walk in! It was so good I had to come back! The ribs were so tender! Fall off the bone! Great flavor! The potato au gratin was crispy and good! The hot honey wings were amazing!! The flavor was perfect, no notes! I love this place!

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    Sand Bar & Grill

    Sand Bar & Grill

    3.1(239 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    10/10 Experience! If you visit the Sand Bar, ask for CeeCee (Ciara from Michigan), she is an…read moreabsolute gem! From the moment I sat down, she made me feel like family. Extremely welcoming, attentive, and constantly checking in to make sure everything was perfect. Her recommendations were spot on. The Dirty Banana drink, the lobster roll , and the crab cake sliders were all phenomenal. I honestly wanted to order more, but I was way too full! Perfect location, incredible vibes, delicious food, and a top-tier, relaxed staff. Be sure to tip CeeCee wellshe deserves it! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Martha's Vineyard. Highly recommend to everyone!Thank you for taking the time for genuine conversation. Amazing service, I've travelled around and rarely I'm impressed. Thank you.

    I stopped by yesterday on my trip to Martha's Vineyard and was overall glad we did. The restaurant…read moreitself is conveniently located and right on the water which offers stunning views. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, always making sure our waters were full and we could have refills if we wanted. My friends ordered the tacos and I felt "when in Rome" and had the fried seafood plate which had fish, scallops, shrimp, and fries for $35. While I liked the restaurant overall this was not worth $35. My meal had three scallops and 2 of them were smaller and a little mushy. Then were were 4 shrimp that weren't bad. The fish was on the smaller end and tougher than I thought it would be. I understand it's Martha's vineyard and things are more expensive there but this was steep for the quality. My friends liked their tacos as well- they just mentioned that having a third taco instead of just the two would have been nice. I would recommend Sandbar though for anyone who wants a fun environment. I'd even go back- but I'd make sure to try something else.

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    Sand Bar & Grill - 2 of 6 oysters in a shockingly expensive sampler arrived like this. Hard pass.

    2 of 6 oysters in a shockingly expensive sampler arrived like this. Hard pass.

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