Menemsha Fish Market is located in the fishing village of Menemsha. It is a take-out fish market…read morefor raw and cooked seafood such as lobster rolls, chowder, and crab cakes. There were two staff members and Stanley Larsen, owner of Menemsha Fish Market, taking orders when our group walked in. Everyone was very friendly. I ordered a cup of the New England Clam Chowder ($6.25), Crab Cake Sandwich ($13.55), a hot stuffed quahog ($5.75), and a coke ($2.00). On the counter, there were samples of the New England Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque. They were both very good. The New England Clam Chowder was creamy like how I liked it and it had a good amount of potatoes and clams. I really enjoyed the Crab Cake Sandwich and stuffed quahog. The Crab Cake was stuffed and a good size. The quahog was buttery and had a good amount of stuffing. There are a few tables next to the fish market to enjoy your food. Later on, the owner shared his story of catching a great white shark in 1983 while swordfishing and showed us its jaws. If you are in the fishing village of Menemsha or Menemsha public beach, make sure you stop by Menemsha Fish Market. Restrooms are located adjacent to the parking lot in front of Menemsha Fish Market.

We enjoyed a bite here while waiting on sunset. We had their local catch fish sandwich with Cole…read moreslaw on the side. It isn't battered fish so that in itself is different from the usual preparation of a fish sandwich but still tasty. I wish they also had fries. That would have completed it. Very rustic seating outside.

I don't get some of these negative reviews. We tried the oysters, mussels and lobster rolls…read more 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!!

Unfortunately this beloved Chilmark institution hasn't survived the onslaught of tourists. You've…read morenever 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.

As the name implies, this is a down to earth food provider. The best item is their basic lobster…read moreroll (which contains a sizable amount of fresh and tasty lobster meat. The other items are good but not exceptional. Had the crab cake side order (two cakes) which were mostly crab meat. Another good benefit is that the view from the back (dining area) is picturesque

The food here was so good, I forgot to take any pictures. We had the clam chowder, cheeseburger,…read morefries & ice tea. The line in the front goes quick! And the food arrives just as fast. The back views are gorgeous & we really enjoyed eating with the windows open. I would highly recommend.

We had dinner at Homeport with a large group of 10 people on a Thursday night. They seated us…read morearound 5 minutes after we checked in and though we placed drink orders right away they did take a fair amount of time to come out. The restaurant was fairly crowded and our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed. Our oysters didn't come out for half an hour, non-raw apps 45 minutes and our main courses didn't hit the table for almost 90 minutes. The oysters were fresh and we really enjoyed the summer succotash, stuffed quahogs and cornbread. For my main I had the Miso Tofu which was ok. It could have been spicier and the inclusion of corn ribs hiding in the curry felt like a mistake because I thought I had somehow found a bone in my curry. My husband liked the scallops he ordered but I had friends that didn't love the linguine and salmon. Rave reviews for the lobster dinner though. Overall it was a pretty uneven meal but the view and location are dynamite.

I'm baffled at the ratings here on Yelp for this place, it is totally undeservedly-low. It took me…read morea long time to get around to reviewing but I wanted to make sure I got it done (was too busy vacationing to do it at the time). But, wow, this place was beyond fantastic. For starters the atmosphere and location was spectacular. In fairness, Martha's Vineyard is a nice backdrop regardless, but still. Right by the water, and they have their own parking, so unlike many other fine dining on the island, you'll not have worry about a place to stick your car. We sat outside, and it was clean and comfortable. The service was great. The server had mercy on our being utter newbs to the local fishery, he had a great sense of humor. I wish I could remember his name, but they were all friendly, so maybe it doesn't matter. I got a very small portion of oysters on the half shell, just to be sure I have at least a taste. Being from north Texas, I'm not used to having them so amazingly fresh but even options of kinds of oyster! I got the spearpoint oysters because the server said they were harvested the nearest to where we sat, literally like right off the water there. And I know I will probably not live long enough to ever taste oysters as delicious as these were. They. Were. FANTASTIC! And I'm not even some sort of connoisseur of oysters, but I did grow up on the Gulf of MEXICO so I suppose I've had the best we can get from there at least. Like a nerd, I just got 3 count. But they were unforgettable. They were ice cold and the mild saltiness of the encased water tasted like it must have literally been a bit of Atlantic ocean water, but in a good way. The side condiments went with perfectly... just perfection. Oh, and we also got the appetizer cornbread alongside the oysters, and it was sweet and flawless in a hot little iron skillet, with a saucer of smooth butter. I got the Grilled Swordfish (see pics) and wifey got Lobster Cobb. Both were fresh beyond anything we may have ever had in our lives. What we noticed in terms of the use of seasoning that is so different from what we're used to is since the seafood was so fresh the use of seasoning in general is very light, and the reason becomes clear. We're used to seafood being basically overly-seasoned in order to make up for less-than-remarkable seafood, perhaps less fresh, or worse, frozen. But here? The seafood is so delicious and was swimming in the ocean so recently that there's no need for burying it under a blanket of over-compensating flavors. The fish and lobster was delicious all on it's own. Now, that's not to say they didn't masterfully prepare this, oh no, the seafood and side dishes were magnificently made. This was especially true with the crabcake wifey got (wish I got a pic first). Southern cajun style Gulf crabcakes are often so overly seasoned and salty that the crab itself ends up an afterthought. But the crabcake here was like "hello, I'm what actual crab actually tastes like, nice to finally meet you." I should have taken a minute to yell into the kitchen a huge "thank you"! I wish we had more time to linger and drink in the moment, but we sure enjoyed our visit, and would LOVE to return anytime we're ever so lucky as to be back to the island. And I cannot recommend this place enough.

Good setting but notoriously bad food and weird service. Not on the level of State Road or Chilmark…read moreTavern.

Have been here a few times over the years, and it has been re-done to be more cas,…read moreupscale-barn-esque. It still has one of the best sunset spots so reserve early to get a spot with a view during sunset. The menu seemed sparse, and nothing sounded major but let me tell you everything we had was really very good. 4 os us split 2 entrees & 3 apps. Lobster toast was amazeballs, cheeses, salad & oysters. Chicken & fish special (was it bass?) were delish perfectly cooked & bursting with flavor.

PROS: loads of street parking, good food, priced well, menu variety is plentiful, spacious inside…read more The waitress, Olivia, was very friendly. CONS: it gets mobbed in here so you may have to be on a waitlist OVERALL: if it's not too crowded I recommend coming here

Where in Martha's Vineyard, visiting late October can you get lunch when many businesses have…read morealready closed up for the season? So glad I asked the owner of Sanctuary for a recommendation. We walked pretty much back to the ferry dock. It wasn't on the water but across the street. The man at reception was kind enough to unload the items on a sturdy looking crate for Pygmy me to get up onto a high bar stool. I always say I wish I was 2 inches taller. The restaurant had some patrons already eating or drinking. By the time we were done the place was packed. Everything was delicious except the unagi roll was definitely not unagi but some kind of raw cubed reddish fish. M guava ribs was the tenderest almost fall off the bone, perfectly sauced. Very glad we didn't go on the optional 3 hour tour so we could admire the New England style architecture, their landscaping and have time for a leisurely meal. When we had already left the place a couple from the bus who went on the tour asked if we ate there and how it was.

Fresh seafood here!…read more Pricey for a take out only place. There is some outdoor seating. We got fried scallops, fried belly clams, clam chowder, crab cake sandwich, and a sautéed lobster roll. The fried scallops were fresh! We opened it to eat within minutes but they were already soggy. I think they need to pat dry them out a bit more before frying them. Lightly seasoned. The clams were much better. Whole belly with lots of flavor. The tartar sauce was used for both of them. The sauce was amazing! The clam chowder looked watery upon opening it but it was thicker than expected. Flavorful and full of clams! Stuck my spoon in there and whoa lots of potatoes and clams at the bottom chilling. The crab cake sandwich was great! Good value, fresh, and tasty. Every component of it meshed well. The lobster roll was fresh as well. Hot and buttery. Kinda plain though. Some hot sauce helped.

A true hole in the wall of a fish market with a twist. A truly delicious lobster roll any one of…read morethree ways. Exceptionally fresh. Toasted buttered bun. Kind service. The perfect MV experience. Thank you.

Came on a Monday night for a 5:30pm reservation with 3 girlfriends. We came on the early side…read morebecause we wanted to watch the sunset on the beach after dinner. The dining room was pretty sparsely populated when we arrived but both the main dining room and the outdoor patio had filled up by the time we left at 6:45. Since it's BYOB, we brought a bottle of wine and a bottle of batched Negronis which our waitress quickly brought out glasses for and served. For dinner we started with the bread, special cheese starter and summer squash. I thought that the squash was really exceptional. For my main course I ordered the half chicken. It came with a side salad and was crispy, juicy and delicious. Two of my girlfriends got the chicken pot pie and said it was one of the best they ever had. The Buffalo Brussels were also on point. The food here felt like having a great home cooked meal. Looking forward to coming back!

Not great. Cold boring bland bread, unremarkable salads, arid tasteless halibut, dry chicken. I…read moreusually don't post reviews but people should expect more from such a well known restaurant. Maybe it was an off night but everything was so off I'd have to say the quality is slipping. The table service was excellent but what was served was not.

The food is always fresh with large portions. The customer service is efficient and accurate. Don't…read moreconfuse the lack of a loud cheerful greetings with an unfriendly staff. The staff is usually busy and working hard. If you engage them in conversation they will reply with smiles and laughter. The owner John is usually there working in the back. There is also a small soft serve ice cream bar there.

Obama burger was awesome! (You'll need more napkins than you think.) I got the citrus sauce on the…read moreside, but I should've had them put it on the burger. Fish and chips were great as well! Great cole slaw. Staff was very friendly. All around great experience!

My order: Fish and chips (gluten free) and margarita with Tajin…read moreThe Review: I can't pass up a beautiful patio, and Fish was perfect. We were greeted by very attentive staff, who explained all of the gluten free options (which were plentiful). Most importantly, the margaritas were strong and we were able to choose the rim, so we went with Tajin! As for the food, it's not every day that you find GF fish and chips, so we went for it. It was delicious and crunchy, with a great tartar sauce. Why four stars? The slaw was a bit drenched in sauce and thus difficult to eat--I would have loved a crisp and crunchy slaw. Additionally, we got French fries that were still frozen mixed in with cooked ones. Luckily, the staff speedily replaced them. A low key, pleasant night out, I would still definitely recommend Fish to both visitors and islanders alike!

This place is great, love the patio seating and the servers were nice. Food was good too! We got 2…read moredozen oysters and the lobster sliders. I'd say the lobster was a little over cooked but still good. The crispy rice with the spicy tuna poke looked yummy! Gonna try those next time.