My friend and I had just had a bad experience at a restaurant up the street that rhymes with Timmy…read moreBees. We were greeted so warmly by April at The Red Cat Kitchen and received excellent service from her as well. Order the crab cakes and Caesar salad when you stop by! They really hit the spot.

This isn't pretty, however the wait staff and manager handled it beautifully…read more Immediately upon entering you'll realize, it's LOUD. But hey, you're on Circuit Ave in Oak Bluffs. The next thing you'll notice is that the staff is very friendly and really trying to manage the chaos that is being caused by a chaotic kitchen. We were seated directly in-front of the kitchen, so we saw everything: - two or three wait staff anxiously waiting for orders in front of the service station (pick-up) area; - a chef continually looking at an inappropriate movie that was playing on a screen that was oddly positioned where the kitchen staff could view it (WHY) - a kitchen staff that was either doing nothing or working frantically - this is an indication of very poor management; - mediocre appetizers but passable - the entrées were ridiculously poor. I'll only describe mine to save time, but trust each of four were failures. The nerve to send to the table a beautiful piece of blue fin tuna that smelled like the gas used by a small propane gun, that had been partially burned - like on 1/2 of the fish. This shows zero respect for this beautiful creature or the people who ordered it. The lobster risotto that was beneath the fish was cold, lacked any flavor of lobster, and looked as though it had been thrown on the plate from across the room, and then to have the nerve to charge $60 + dollars is ridiculous. We of course requested to speak with the manager, who immediately came to our table, empathized and apologized, we felt heard. He then comped our entire meal which was very generous and appreciated. The chef then came over to apologize, and stated, "I'm so sorry, we dropped a pan and that threw everything off". WHAT? Buddy, we sat there and watched the chaos in your kitchen. The problemS, are not the result of a dropped pan. Apology appreciated, lame excuse was unnecessary and again demonstrated a lack of respect or intelligence. I may return alone, just to see if anything has changed or what show is on the TV.

Absolutely loved this spot for dinner. I had been wanting to try The Covington for a while but we…read moreare usually dining as a group of six and the restaurant is pretty cozy with mostly 2 and 4 top tables. I finally got a chance to dine there with a friend during my most recent visit in late May and I was really delighted. The service was friendly and our waitress gave helpful recommendations on the menu but the food delivery was on the slower side. For dinner we shared the sweet potato rolls, smokes cauliflower, bolognese and the halibut. Favorite dish was far and away the smoked cauliflower. It was absolutely outstanding. The flavors and textures were perfection. The halibut and the pasta were also both great. Cannot wait to come back and try their other veggie dishes, mushroom ragu and pork chop which also looked very tempting.

We grabbed dinner here on a Friday night. Sat on their "patio" - a side area without much light…read more Received decent service. Food was ok, and expensive but on par for the rest of the island. Limited vegetarian options.

We sat downstairs and loved the place. The food was wonderful and the bar selection was world…read moreclass. 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.

I was pleasantly surprise by the amount of high quality restaurants in Martha's Vineyard. Every…read moreplace 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.

We were in MV for a girls trip and I'm so glad we celebrated our last night at 19 Raw. I…read morerecommended this restaurant to my friends based on the reviews and it did not disappoint - the food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. To start, a couple of us ordered oysters as an appetizer and they were delicious, fresh and tasty. For our main courses, we ordered filet mignon, chicken, lobster tagliatelle and tuna from the diverse menu. Each one of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Everything was cooked exactly as ordered and seasoned perfectly. We also ordered a few sides, such as the roasted carrots with cashew butter, brussel sprouts with pork landons and my favorite - the scallion goat cheese mash, which were mashed potatoes packed with yumminess! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent service, while the ambience was quite comfortable and inviting. I remembered reading reviews about the carrot cake and although we were all full, we knew we had to try it so we got one slice for the five of us and it may have been the best carrot cake I've ever eaten. If you like carrot cake this is a must and well worth it. If you're in Edgartown, I would definitely include 19 Raw in your restaurant list.

The ambiance at 19 Raw is exceptional. It's intimate, stylish, and definitely has that date-night…read morevibe. The service was also great throughout our visit. We started with the lobster and caviar Hawaiian roll, which was flavorful and delicious. The grilled octopus served over pork and white beans was another standout--the flavor profile here was top tier. Honestly, the appetizers had me expecting the rest of the meal to be on the same level. Unfortunately, the entrées were a different story. The rack of lamb was cooked perfectly temperature-wise, but the lack of seasoning was unbelievable. The execution was there, but it desperately needed flavor. We also ordered the halibut, which was extremely dry--to the point that I couldn't finish it. The sides brought things back around. The jalapeño corn and Brussels sprouts were both and packed with flavor. And then there was the Filthy Dirty Rich Martini with caviar-stuffed olives --AMAZING. Easily one of the highlights of the night and something I would absolutely order again. Overall, 19 Raw nails the ambiance, cocktails, appetizers, and service. The appetizers in particular showed just how good the kitchen can be, which made the disappointing entrées even more surprising. I'd come back, but next time I might stick to cocktails, appetizers, and small plates.

Went for dinner last night. Very friendly service and greeting. We were seated upstairs, which was…read morea surprise. I've probably been here 5 times and never realized there was an upstairs! We were given menus and water, and after about 15 minutes the server came to tell us the special. We asked if we could order drinks, and we did. They came fairly quickly and were very good. Then we waited about 25 minutes and finally had to get the servers attention to order our dinner. That was a bit surprising, to wait that long without anyone coming to check on us. In any case, once we ordered the food arrived in a timely fashion. My Little Gem salad was delicious, with roasted squash and cornbread crumbles. The menu said crab, but I'm not sure it was on there. One issue with the upstairs, while it is cozy it is dark so it made it difficult to see the food. My husband loved his tuna tartare (as did I ) and our guest enjoyed her Little Gem salad. She had informed the waitress that she has Alpha Gal, so they left off the cornbread crumbles, and brought a little side ramekin of the crispy chicken skin crumbles that they use on their chicken dish. Very considerate! My main course of black cod was outstanding! The menu stated that it came on a saffron infused lobster fregola, which turned out to be small balls of pasta (sort of like Israeli couscous) and it was amazing. Big chunks of lobster were included, which was totally unexpected. The fish was perfectly cooked, with the skin crispy. My husband's pork chop was amazing. The flavor was spectacular! It came with a wild mushroom risotto, which he loved. He doesn't "like" mushrooms and he said if he had read that detail on the menu (again, sort of dark) he might not have ordered it. But now he said he would again! Our guest was so happy with her Alpha Gal friendly pan seared halibut. We were all so happy with the meal, despite the delay initially with the service. A very lovely evening, and surprisingly for us, no leftovers!

Dined here with two friends on a recent Friday night in May. We made our reservation with only a…read moreweek to spare and as such were only able to secure an outdoor table. It was still quite chilly outside but we were sandwiched between two heaters which made it very manageable. Our waitress was wonderful and service was incredibly prompt which I appreciate because I have noticed that service on the island is generally more relaxed (i.e. slow). For appetizers we shared the baby gem salad and the pork bolognese. Both good but the pork bolognese was a small but mighty star. Pasta was perfectly al dente and we really enjoyed the goat cheese with the pork. For our mains we ordered the pork chop, halibut and mushroom lasagna. The portions were large and we were all satisfied with our orders (though the pork chop was quite salty). Enjoyed this enough that I would for sure come back.

The chowder fries are fantastic!! A local friend told me to come here specifically for the chowder…read morefries and this was excellent advice. Wow! So good!! Friendly service. Lively ambiance and busy place. Pretty warm inside as far as the temperature. I didn't feel any AC or breezes. They have a bar one side and a restaurant on the other. The bar was packed and everyone looked like they were having a great time. They have an ATM machine too.

Great menu, sat quickly for a late lunch, and delightful server who answered all our questions…read moreabout town. We didn't feel rushed whatsoever which was a welcomed surprise. The strawberry salad is out of this world. The addition of pickled red onions adds a refreshing tang. Would have been great with grilled chicken on top, but I wasn't hungry enough for it. Some of the better fries I've eaten! Great crunch! Don't skip em. Husband loved the fried chicken sandwich (hard to mess up, but it has happened). Pricing is really competitive and portions were good. We'd go back.

Spectacular! Great oyster appetizer. Then fantastic beef and lamb! Great service and very good…read moredesert.

A surprisingly disappointing experience at an upscale restaurant:…read moreI almost never leave negative reviews, especially for upscale restaurants, but my experience tonight was so far below expectations that I feel I need to share it. The Hen of the Woods appetizer was dry, brittle, and nearly flavorless -- more like straw than a thoughtfully prepared dish. Without the green peppercorns and Dijon mustard I happened to have with me, it would have been inedible. The Duck Confit was similarly disappointing: overcooked, dry, and again nearly impossible to enjoy without the condiments I brought. Service issues added to the frustration. The red Burgundy wine I ordered didn't arrive until nearly dessert, even after I asked another server to remind my server to bring it. Dessert came with only half a cup of decaf coffee and no cream, despite my request. Overall, I felt ignored rather than cared for. What should have been a highlight of my vacation became one of its lowest points. I truly hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously, because the experience did not match the level of quality or hospitality one should expect at this price point. Clublu2@comcast.net If you want, I can help you refine this further for tone, length, or impact, or help you adapt it for Google or TripAdvisor.

While on the island we were looking to enjoy a more elevated dinner on Saturday night in…read morecelebration of my birthday and Atria was recommended to us. The restaurant is a beautiful, elegant but cozy spot. The outdoor seating is absolutely beautiful for a nice evening. We were there right at opening and were seated outside fairly quickly! Our waiter was welcoming and pleasant. Wished me a happy birthday (multiple times) but nice. There was a cute birthday card at the table but nothing more (most high end establishments usually offer a glass of champs, but I digress ) The menu is moderate not overwhelming with too many options. How do you NOT start your meal with Oysters Rockefeller when they are on the menu? Great choice, they were creamy and delicious. I am typically not a pasta girl but something was calling me about the Mushroom Bolognese! So....I ordered it. Along with a glass of Filipa Pato, which was fabulous! The pasta was phenomenal and I don't use that word lightly, it was amazing. My friend ordered the Bobo's Two Pound Wok Fired Island Lobster and she loved it. She paired her meal with a Smokey old fashioned. No notes! So after a great meal we a bought the check and offer up two cards for our separate checks. Somehow our waiter ends up charging both checks to my credit card. I didn't realize it until the next day. How does that happen. An almost perfect review, but attention to detail matters. Would I return, absolutely! Go enjoy!

We came here one night to enjoy a nice dinner while on the vineyard. I was conflicted between the…read morelobster or the halibut and opted to try the halibut which did not disappoint. It came with lobster and vegetables which were all so flavorful. Our waitress was nice and took the time to walk us through the specials. We sat inside but the outside looked beautiful. This restaurant is perfect for a date night or girls night