I stopped by Larsen's Fish Market while visiting Martha's Vineyard, and had to try the lobster roll. It was loaded with big, fresh chunks of lobster meat, and I loved that the lobster was really the star of the show. No need for a bunch of extras when the seafood is this fresh. I also really enjoyed the casual experience of grabbing my food and eating outside near the water. Nothing fancy, just fresh seafood, beautiful surroundings, and a very New England/Martha's Vineyard kind of experience. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Menemsha and love lobster! read more

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I just don't get what the hype is about. We stopped here before going to the beach. Got two hot Lobster Rolls and an order of Lobster Mac and cheese. The Lobster rolls were just OK. If anything, was disappointed and the bottom of the buns were soggy before even putting on some melted butter. The Lobster mac and cheese was just awful. I would not call that mac and cheese. While I did not order anything from the fresh fish side, it did look very fresh and nice and clean. I would not get food from them again but would purchase some fresh seafood there and go home and cook it myself. read more

What delicious lobster rolls. You can have them two ways. Hot with butter or as a lobster salad. Both are captivating. read more

Came for a lobster roll and left underwhelmed about the entire experience. I ordered a cold lobster roll and was given a bag containing a tightly plastic wrapped sandwich filled with lobster meat that had a lot of cartilage. It was like opening a flattened sandwich that you brought from home for a class trip. The small bag of potato chips helped with some crunch as I ate on the square of a bench outside. Please do better for $27! read more

Lobster is so good - the best i have ever had - perfectly seasoned and steamed - what a great location!

Quick by the sea, seafood. Excellent lobster roll and stuffed clam. Not a great crab cake. Always worth a stop when wandering around this sleepy little fishing village. read more

My only complaint about this place is the lobster roll. Why do they serve a pre-made roll wrapped in plastic wrap? God k=only knows when it was made. It's very small and much cheaper than other places but I don't understand why they don't offer a fresh lobster roll that is similar to what you get at restaurants plus they would make a ton more money. Instead of $27 they could charge the current rates $40-$42. You expect an awesome lobster roll at a place like this and its very lame and sad. We come every year and i just don't but it anymore for that reason. I'd rather pay extra for a real lobster roll. They have plenty of staff behind the counter and its a no brainer to be serving a huge lobster roll. We have been twice to Menemsha this week and I skip it at Larsen's. I have had 4 lobster rolls all over the Island this week so yummy and delicious. This is a missed opportunity for sure!! read more

I don't get some of these negative reviews. We tried the oysters, mussels and lobster rolls. Delish!!! The oysters are plump and juicy. The mussels are steamed to perfection and the saltiness and butter just elevates it. And the rolls were filling enough to be perfection. The service...it's a fish market. They are busy and that's a testament to how fresh the food is. So if anyone is complaining about that, talk less please!!! And the ambiance is literally the sunset view. Come close to sunset and it's the most amazing experience evaaahhh! So just come and soak in the smell of the sea, the beauty of Menemsha, and the food and closing music at Larsen's Fish Market. Simply delightful!! read more

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Unfortunately this beloved Chilmark institution hasn't survived the onslaught of tourists. You've never seen seasonal staff so confused and slow moving. On a given day, there will be one or two "real" employees who know what they're doing and the rest clueless students who have no hope of keeping up with the rush--especially not the cashiers and the kids struggling to make lobster rolls. If you pick a slow early afternoon weekday it's still a reliable source of fresh fish and they cook lobsters expertly. Avoid the lobster rolls and partially fake clams. read more

10/10 my favorite place we visited in Martha's Vineyard. While I know that people will be like "a fish market?" YES. Absolutely YES. We dragged my in-laws across the island to visit Aquinnah Cliffs and shortly after, we realized that we were hungry. We had a friend tell us to ensure that we stopped over at Larsen's afterward. We drove toward Chillmark, which was not far from Aquinnah Cliffs and was greeted with the cutest little coastal area. There was minimal parking and even someone directing traffic, as apparently it's not so much of a hidden secret. My father in law and husband took a seat outside on the crab traps awaiting for us to come out with the food. My mother-in-law and I embarked on the mission of the line inside. The place was packed! The line was moving relatively quickly for as many people that were in there. We walked into a cute coastal ambiance with Cape Code decorations and fridges on the right side of the line for those that wanted to take things home. We decided to order hot and cold lobster rolls, oysters, and clam chowder - the New Englanders dream. When I tell you I dream about this place and the food, I'm not kidding. It was most casual meal we had, but the best. The seafood was fresh. The fisherman were literally bringing the lobsters in as we were waiting. An Incredible experience. An incredible meal. read more

This place was so hyped up that we had to try it. Well, we now wish we went to Menemsha's instead. We got the lobster roll which was just blah. It was also tiny. It didnt really have any flavor. We also ordered the Chowder which was watery and had a ton of potatoes and not that many clams. The lobster Bisque was good even though it didnt really have that much Lobster in it. It was a very good buttery, soup with a hint of Lobster flavor and crumbles of Lobster meat. The sitting area overlooks the Harbor and that was beautiful. The fish in the inside case looked fresh. Prices are very high for what you get. Employees were very friendly. I would not recommend. You can find better Lobster Rolls and Chowder on Island than here. read more

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Lobster roll! This place does only fresh seafood. Simple things are usually the best. This lobster roll has 3 ingredients. Toasted bun, Fresh warm lobster, Melted butter. Perfection. read more

5 stars for the fish market, -5 stars for the refrigerated lobster roll. I ordered 2 lobster rolls, paid for them and then was told they're in that refrigerator. Huh.. in a brain fog I took out 2 plastic wrapped lobster rolls. Why oh why didn't I go back and rescind my order! Not only was the roll soggy but the lobster meat was minced! read more

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The freshest tasting oysters I have ever had!!!! We docked at the harbor and walked a few steps to Larsen's. We came back at the end of day to get a few more oysters before we sailed off, they were that good! The seating area to the side of the building is perfect for grabbing a quick bite. The whole place has quintessential New England coast vibes. read more

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In most or all of their crab products they use a mixture of crab and imitation crab. Not a fan of imitation crab and seems unfitting to use such an ingredient in a dock area- especially without clarifying this is used . Their raw oysters and clams are what you come here for. The clam chowder was wonderful. The scenery is nice. Seems like a good market for locals for fresh seafood but for prepared is more mixed. The stuffed items use a lot of the stuffing and more is not always better. Ordering raw items is separate from other items. So make sure you do 2 pickups if doing so. There are no drink offerings here besides water but maybe they don't want to compete with the gas station next door that does offer a variety. If I was here again. I would totally try Menemsha Fish Market next door. They may not offer as much or have as big a name as Larsen's but I might enjoy my experience more. read more

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Decided to have a seafood feast and picked up what turned up to be the most delicious meal: lobster, steamed little necks, steamed muscles, Katama oysters. Everything was clearly fresh and steamed to perfection. read more

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They had the most amazing selection of seafood. They have the most delicious Menemsha oysters you can't find anywhere else. Service was a bit slow because it was so crowded. Would definitely go back though because they have the freshest seafood and best tasting and on the island. read more

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The best lobster bisque around! That is all you need to know! Dreaming of their perfect lobster bisque right now!

This place is a classic! Great fish market, awesome oysters and lobsters. Folks are kind and you got a beach close by. Good service, must visit on the island. read more

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This place is super popular and seems to be the place to go in Menemsha. I like the stuffed scallop the best with huge chunks of scallop. Then the stuffed qualog or clam..which had bits of clam inside. Then the lobster Mac and cheese which I prob have better in the Bay Area and lately the lobster bisque which was more like a butter soup base and some pieces of lobster. Although the food prob wasn't my most favorite, I appreciated the small town vibe the hard workers and supporting the local markets. Tons of people were having the steamed whole lobster..so maybe I would try that next time or the raw oysters. read more

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Located in Menemsha Bay on the Vineyard, Larsens fish market speaks for itself. For fresh local seafood this is the place. Why were we here? One word, OYSTAHs (oysters) lol. All fresh seafood is at Market price or they have special for oysters, usually dozen for $30. We had half dozen of Katana Bays and Menemsha Spearpoint oysters, both were great but I did prefer Spearpoint. They were so good we decided to order another dozen, this time just Spearpoint. Wife was REALLY HAPPY . read more

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The staff was not friendly or helpful. The premade lobster rolls were soggy and disappointing. Only water available. We were told to walk down the street for anything else. Don't bother with this place. read more

AMAZING raw bar. Got a dozen raw cherrystone clams for $21 and they were amazing - some of the best I have ever had. The steamed lobster was fresh and high quality lobster but over cooked. The lobster roll was a pathetic soggy piece of bread, but the lobster meat was good. No tables but there are a few wood blocks to sit on that you can use as tables. Wish they had wipes they could give you but otherwise enjoyed the tasty fresh seafood! read more

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Service was fine but the chowder was terrible, no flavor whatsoever. Stuffed scallop was tiny and they upcharge ¢.75 for butter. Would not recommend read more

Was literally on my way into Menemsha's Fish Market when I passed by Larsen's. My first impression was that I liked that the inside looked finished and clean, and because I paused at the front door and looked to one of the people in my party and said what do you think should we try this place and a woman coming out said oh yeah this one's the best. We tried it. But I'll also add that. The only reason I was willing to try it was because I know that I'm coming back tomorrow to have Menemsha's. I don't care how nice the place is, the staff were not welcoming at all. I don't know what judgment they were passing nor do I care, all I know is that I didn't appreciate it. -Clam chowder is runny and full of potatoes. -Crab Cake is mostly breading. -Lobster Bisque was great. Buttery and tasty. We actually preferred it amongst some of the others we've had on the island. read more

The best fish market in Menemsha, and probably on Martha's Vineyard. Betsy and most of her employees are friendly and knowledgeable. The fish and shellfish are so fresh, and the takeaway food & raw bar are spectacular. Now that they have remodeled it is much easier to navigate, and the location can't be beat. There is nothing like eating fresh clams on the half shell, while watching fishermen unload their catches of the day. We always bring out of town guests here, and they will seriously talk about the hot lobster roll for years!! read more

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This is the stylish cousin to The Menemsha Fish Market. We went to both a couple times on our trip to Martha's Vineyard. We loved the ordering window, mix your own horseradish/ cocktail sauce station. There are comparable offerings, but more sides and items on offer here. Great place to visit. The service was a wee bit rough, but it was the start of the season and we suspected some new employees were getting trained. Not to mention- it was really busy. Relax & BYOB. So much to rave about, I was reluctant to even mention this minor flaw. read more

Ordered their oysters (Menemsha and Katama Bay), Clam Chowder and the Lobster Mac and Cheese. The oysters were clean and tasted fresh and would recommend trying both types. The clam chowder was good but was not anything special. The Lobster Mac and Cheese was good but kinda looked and had the mouthfeel of microwaved Mac and Cheese. There was not a lot of outdoor seating so if it's crowded you would have to walk away from the store to find a bench. If you were planning on taking public transportation from the other side of the island (Oak Bluffs/Edgartown) just to try this, save yourself the trip and get something closer. It was not worth the 2 hour trek from Oak Bluffs to visit this location. There is a beach next to this fish market that has a rock formation that you can walk out onto which had a nice view. read more

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The fish is regularly good as well as the oysters. Pass on their lobster rolls, they aren't good in comparison to most of the rolls on the island. Service is friendly. Great spot to bring a beer, get some oysters, and watch the sunset. Tourist destination. read more

Best lobster roll on the island. I keep current with all the lobster roll vendors each season and this place has the most authentic just caught atmosphere with the perfect ratios of simple staples of a lobster roll like butter and simple white roll. The authentic fisherman's wife service, lobster, portions and simplicity put this market over the top for me. I always throw in a few little necks with my order, bring some wine and enjoy a great view and outing with my partner. read more

Fresh seafood ! Larsen's oysters that have a hint of ocean taste I had a seat on the dock and enjoyed the view w my oyster and lemons read more

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Menemsha sunset is my favorite tradition. Usually pack a picnic or used to grab from the back door. Tried larsen's and what we had was good- the seafood chowder was really quite delicious. But they were out of basically everything we tried to order- steamed lobsters, cold lobster rolls and NE chowder when we tried to order. A little disappointing. Wouldn't rely on this for dinner next time. read more

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It's just a cozy, home town fish market,, I just love it, well I love seafood, and they got it , try it you well love it to read more

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I took a bite of the lobster roll before I remembered to take a photo!! Definitely one of the freshest lobster rolls on the island. They're also the cheapest I've seen ($27-29) but also one of the smallest rolls I've seen, HOWEVER, the amount of lobster they give makes up for it. The sandwich is full of huge chunks of lobster. They also came with a bag of chips on the side. I will say if you get the cold lobster, it's in the fridge. If you get the hot lobster, you get that freshly given to you. Just an fyi to keep in mind. I was surprised the lobster was in the fridge. But, I got the hot so worth the trip over and will be back! read more

This was our first time at Larsen's and it was a big ole expensive bummer. The location is amazing, right on the dock, but the lobsters rolls are not very good, and for the price, you would expect better. Cold lobster rolls: these are squished up and straight from the fridge. They won't make you a fresh one, and the whole mix is completely under seasoned. The bread is squished. The hot lobster roll with butter was better, but we didn't love their choice of bread and for $30: get some better bread. The dozen oysters were lovely, but they don't make the takeout situation easy. We also got some crudite and a tuna dip from the fridge that we liked. Service was curt and unwelcoming, so pretty much the only joy about this experience was being able to eat the oysters by the water with the snacky stuff. No need to be back again since The Net Result is superior in every way. 2.5 stars, rounding up. read more

Very cool fish market located at the far end of Menemsha, right by the pier. You know that fishermen are dropping off their daily catches the morning of, and the display case is very impressive. Even have a small menu for fresh food, but the real appeal here is the take and go daily selection. A good 30 minute drive from Edgartown, but well worth it if you are going to be making dinner on your own. read more

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Ordered a steamed lobster and clam chowder. Lobster was fabulous. Clam chowder was horrible - very thin and mostly just potatoes. read more

I ordered crab cakes and a lobster bisque here after I asked how many oz of lobster was in the roll and was told the server didn't know. The crab cakes were filled with imitation crab and I have purchased better from grocery stores in Connecticut, which is saying a lot. The bisque was oily and not a pleasant flavor. Overall, this place was a wasted meal on the island for me, which was a shame since it was our first night. read more

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Not a bad place. If your goal is a good lobster roll however, look elsewhere. They are premade here and stacked in the fridge. The meat is lobster 'mystery meat' without a single claw or tail chunk of meat. It is more of a lobster salad roll. Very small for the price. read more

Best place to get fresh seafood while at menemsha beach. When we went, there was a line and it took about 40 minutes for the whole process. You can order ahead of time via phone and they will give you a pick up time. I suggest you do that. We shared a lobster roll, steamers and clam chowder. It was my first lobster roll on this vacation and I was a little disappointed. It was kind of small. Don't get me wrong, it was warm, buttery and flavorful, but I expected something bigger. The clam chowder was creamy and warm. It went well with the oyster crackers. The steamers were new to us and we didn't know how to eat them. We didn't realized we had to dip them in the broth. I think the seafood was good, but not exceptional. What made the food good was the whole experience. Eating fresh seafood on the beach is perfect. read more

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