My friend and I had just had a bad experience at a restaurant up the street that rhymes with Timmy Bees. 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. read more

This isn't pretty, however the wait staff and manager handled it beautifully. 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. read more

Extraordinary meal. Our favorite was the fried chicken but the tuna was phenomenal as well. We sat outside. There was a lively birthday party beside us but it was fine. Our waitress was wonderful. We will visit again! read more

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Food 10/ 10 the best linguine and clam sauce I've ever had! Was disappointed that a really really loud table was seated next to to our table with one of the seats at a four top thar was turned into a five top was jutting into us. We could t hear ourselves speak but I'm still hi in five star since the food was amazing! read more

Timothy was a great bartender. I ordered the social butterfly (gin, pamplemousse , butterfly tea, elderflower) good drink. Great presentation. I really liked the clam chowder flavorful. Would have liked if it was served with bread or crackers. Also got a side of the best mashed potatoes ever. Highly recommend. Next time I plan to save room for a dessert. read more

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Visited with 7 adults and a 10 month old, sat on porch and the wait staff was very accommodating for our wiggly infant. Salmon ceviche and drinks (mock and real) were solid and entrees were spectacular. The cod dish on the menu with whipped potatoes is a must have. The new location not as quaint as old house but it's bigger and in the pitch it still has the homey feel. A must stop for us each year on the vineyard. read more

I have many good things to write about the food and service at Red Cat BUT.... THE PRICES ARE CRAZY!!! I'm attaching a photo of the menu from Sunday May 26, 2025 and here are some entree examples: - Braised short rib $58 - Grilled swordfish $53 - Seared tuna $55 - Scallops over lobster risotto $74 I'm very familiar with the cost of high quality ingredients and labor but these prices are ridiculous... especially when you consider it's a casual setting (paper napkins, no tablecloth, big open, loud bar area, etc.). Beach Road restaurant (also on Martha's Vineyard) has similar quality food (maybe better), better service and much nicer ambiance/setting and is at least 10% less expensive. It will be interesting to see if Red Cat management responds to this review and tries to defend their prices. Good luck doing so because there is no reasonable defense. read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - Red Cat menu on Friday May 25. 2025 - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

I was very disappointed with this restaurant. The reviews were good and my husband and decided to try it. First let me say the bathrooms were dirty, not a good look for a restaurant. The menu was interesting, we wanted the oxtails, or the short ribs or, the steak and lobster. None of these dishes were available. So, we ordered oyster which weren't anything special, cod fish and swordfish both were terrible. We didn't want finish our meals. Now, I don't mind paying for a good meal, but paying over $300.00 for something you didn't enjoy is quite frustrating. read more

Add Red Cat Kitchen to your list if you're in Oak Bluffs! Our server was amazing and a really good sport. The menu changes like daily so don't get attached to anything you have here lol. My friend got a fish dish and she loved it! I got the seafood pasta and it was in a marina broth which I had never experienced before...but it was so good! I wish I had been able to go back a second time, read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - Seafood pasta - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful meal at Red Cat! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was comfortable and pleasantly eccentric, with a ceiling full of dried roses and fairy lights lining the bar. Our server, Ella, totally made our experience. She guided us through the cocktail list and their various specials of the evening and steered us towards some delicious options. We had the beets appetizer, brussels sprouts, steak tartare, and the braised pork shank, which you could just pull the bone right out of because it was so tender. They have an amazing clarified cocktail selection and the malted milk chocolate crème brûlée made my night. I am looking forward to my next visit! read more

I have been a long-time fan of this restaurant and was excited to share it with friends that had never been. We made reservations just last week and requested a patio table. I can't say I love the new location but I am sure for them it's better since its bigger. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and personable as was the hostess. The prices are simply too high for the quality of the food and the overall experience. The special of the day, which was your choice of fish was $60+!! For my dish, it was nice but I had to request salt, which I never use and it would have been nice to have some bread to sop up all the island fresca. No bread service for the table - even with these prices. Also, someone got the linguine and clams that had scottie blue as part of the description. I assumed this was some type of blue cheese but it was the chef's name which is pretty confusing when trying to determine if you want something based on the ingredients. After many visits to Red Cat, I would probably not go again which is a real bummer. read more

I would give this restaurant 4 stars for food and service, but unfortunately took away 1 star for noise. I don't think I have ever been in a noisier restaurant! It was packed, and is very popular, so I guess people overcome the noise for the food. We did enjoy our meals, but felt things were quite high priced. For those prices, I'd rather have a more elegant evening. A very imaginative cocktail list, and a wonderful selection of non-alcoholic cocktails. I had a sip of my friend's spicy "margarita" and it was delicious. Short ribs were delicious & filling, cheeks and chips were good but not enough (according to the teenaged boy who ordered it.) Both people who got the pasta with pork thought the taste was terrific, but found it odd to have to cut 2 slabs of pork in a bowl full of pasta (the pork was on the bottom.) The brussel sprouts were delicious! Very pleasant and friendly service. Didn't feel rushed or ignored. read more

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place was spacious, has a restaurant component, staff was friendly, parking in the area at night, and no admission fee

Had a great time here for my friend's Bachelorette party! April was our waitress and she was amazing! I got the halibut with the corn risotto. I was impressed to hear they change their menu every day - it makes you feel like you're a getting an extra special experience. The desserts were amazing too and I loved the key lime pie. I would recommend to anyone staying in Oak Bluff. read more

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This place is a little too expensive for the dishes but it has a beautiful atmosphere. We sat at the bar which is first come first serve, compared to the rest of the restaurant which is usually packed with reservations. The location is prime and the workers were incredibly friendly and kind. We had two types of fish dishes and a lobster salad appetizer. The lobster salad was divine!! It was worth the price tag and honestly I expected all of the dishes to be on par but they weren't. The others were just good/fine. I HATE the way the menu is written. It is so confusing to understand what the actual dish is going to be. There are a lot of unhelpful puns and some of the descriptions are misleading. The lobster salad is promoted as a fried tomato. Then you get the plate and there is one tomato at the bottom of a heaping pile of lobster. A pleasant surprise but other dishes were not. My fish dish came with crab in the description and what I received was a light sprinkling of crab that was so sparse I thought it was cheese and it didn't taste like anything. I would go back to try the dessert and to get the one lobster dish but I wouldn't prioritize this restaurant over trying something new. read more

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We were here to celebrate a friends birthday and the food, drinks, and atmosphere was great! We were able to get a table without a reservation or wait on a Saturday and service was fast and friendly. The star of the entire meal for me (not pictured) was the garlic noodles but everything we all ate was flavorful and well paired. We will definitely be back and next visit I'm excited to try their cocktail menu! read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - Duck - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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our Waiter jacob was an asshole, we tipped him 18% and he begged for more. very unprofessional and inappropriate, food was good but man, the service was just unacceptable. later in the night our waiter "Jacob" came up to us saying we were being disrespectful, thankfully we have 9 people in our party because he came up to us with 4 other people antagonizing a fight. completely ridiculous, 40 year olds against some 18 year olds read more

Excellent, excellent meal, the best we've had in Martha's Vineyard! The risotto was delicious, the brussel sprouts were fantastic. We had the halibut, the salmon, the pasta, all were really great. Really tasty cocktails as well. The service was awesome, the chef is a really cool and the inside has a nice casual vibe. If you come for drinks, check out the nook with the couch seats by the bar! read more

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This is one of the places we always try to go when we are in Martha's Vineyard. The food is always delicious - the menu changes all the time but some favorites include the amazing Brussels sprout app, the salmon with curry, the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, the local fish with grits, and the "rustic" style beef tartare. The cocktails are excellent, as are the mocktails. There are a decent number of non-alcoholic drinks as well. read more

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Such a chill atmosphere with great service and amazing food! The restaurant was cozy, but had plenty of seating on the inside (looks can be deceiving). My family of five sat near the entrance and we were able to catch Jaws on the tv. I think they play the movie on a loop which is cool. The drinks were fun and tasty. We ordered the Brussels spouts to start and they were so good! A great starter for two or more. Almost everyone at the table ordered a seafood dish and there were no complaints. The portions were HUGE!! I ordered the shrimp and grits...highly recommend. I will definitely be coming here again whenever I'm on MV and try other items on the menu especially since they rotate. Made a reservation in advance, but we still had to wait a bit for the table. Still worth it. read more

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Great vibe and great food on Martha's Vineyard. It does get quite loud inside. The menu is unique and changes very frequently. I have to mention the short rib entree... extremely tender and delicious. Our waitress was very helpful with providing recommendations, answering questions, and taking care of our large party. read more

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They charged us $90 Because my Daughter has to cancel reservation due to ferry not being on time bc of lightening and thunder. Nope/ customer service is not at this restaurant. Do not go read more

There was ONE vegetarian option and the Tofu curry was not good, the clam chowder had to be sent back because the potatoes weren't cooked and la ked flavor, the bread with the bluefish dip was stale and chewy, we ordered focaccia and waited so long that it came after our mains. The service was slow but we do recognize it was a holiday. The price for value, service and quality is misaligned. The ambiance is that of a sticky dive bar. read more

Arrived for our annual dinner experience as we have for the last 9 years expecting another fantastic experience. Our party of 4 were greeted and seated in a timely fashion, despite being busy. Our waiter brought us cocktails and even offered dinner suggestions. He was great. Here's where it started going bad. The noise level was out of control. The table of 8 next to us were yelling to each other over the extremely loud music. A server came by this table to request the music be lowered as people were complaining. We could hear him yelling that "speakers 6 & 3 were aimed directly at the high tops". When the music adjusted several guests applauded. It seems that the man at the table next to us was controlling the sound. He wasn't happy with the applause so he raised the music louder. It was not music any of us was familiar with. Not appropriate for a dining experience. My friend ( who is in rock band) speaking over the music complained about the music to us when the man next to us got up from his seat and approached our table. When my friend voiced his opinion the man replied with "I don't need your money". And "try me". Words were exchanged. He was the owner and chef ( off this night to party with friends) Everyone in the restaurant observed the exchange and bullying. Staff was quite concerned but this was not the first time that something like this had happened. The man walked away and returned tried to "make friends " with us. He offered to pay for 1 dinner to make amends and "hug it out" He told us about his mother who would make him lower his music growing up and how he resented her. He lowered the music and changed the selections. This behavior is unacceptable and we will never return. Food was fair, not the quality of the last 9 years. They ran out of Brussel sprouts earlier. Beet salad was average. The halibut was fishy. The monk fish sauce had so much butter it made the gnocchi paste like. Highlights were the onion ring appetizer and cod cakes for dinner. read more

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The food here is objectively tasty. They obviously put a lot of thought into the menu. The prices were extremely steep. Up to 68 dollars for an entree. The menu was a bit confusing at first since there's a lot of elements to each dish and not many typical things you would see like for example a burger or pasta. Their new location is bigger which is nice but doesn't have the same charm to it as the older one. read more

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Been coming here for years, but first time in the new location. It of course was perfect. Apps, drinks, dinner, service... could not be beat. Best food and vibe in Oak Bluffs! Short ribs, beet salad, and bluefish spread were amazing. Incredible hand crafted drinks as well. read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - Shrimp and asparagus Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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The menu description stated salmon with red curry cream sauce, potatoes, mushrooms and sautéed vegetables. I asked for no potatoes + mushrooms with extra vegetables. I was told the chef cannot accommodate. The curry sauce was already mixed with the potatoes and mushrooms and vegetables. I ordered the plate as is. When it arrived I took out the salmon and put it on another plate. I asked where the other vegetables were and was told they were in the sauce. There was no other vegetables in the curry broth other than the pots & mushrooms. The menu had crispy shrimp & grits, which were fried so I asked if they could sauté the shrimp instead of fry? The waiter said No the chef doesn't like to modify any of the menu items. The flavor of the curry sauce was excellent but I have never been told No to modify a menu item. The prices of the entrees ranged from $41-$58. I will not return to this restaurant. The sign over the kitchen read "Do the right thing" They did not do the right thing in my opinion. read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - Sign - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

If you're looking for traditional dining, Red Cat is not your place to dine. Since it moved, the vibe has definitely changed. No longer a quiet place for a date. Menu changes daily. Although my entree was tasty, I did not travel to Martha's Vineyard to have beef stroganoff. Drink was good - clarified Mai Tai. Service was great. read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - Mai tai - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Ben DeForest and his team did it again! They knocked it out of the park. I absolutely loved my meal from start to finish! I started with a perfect dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and crispy Pt Judith calamari...a delicious combination! My main was the Vegetarian show down. Delicious! The generous portion allowed for it to be enjoyed for 2 meals. The staff was very friendly and supportive. As always, the Red Cat did not disappoint!! read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Always a treat to eat at the Red Cat! I have been to almost all the locations on Martha's Vineyard that Ben Deforest has had over the years(for me since the 90s) and it's always amazing- the food and cocktails are always so delicious and interesting. Service is great and overall vibe is unmatched. While many complain about prices, all I can say it is what it is everywhere on and off the island. For me, always worth it . read more

We've had. two dinners here this summer. In both cases the food was very very good. In one case the service was fantastic, and in the other it was spotty. You really need to be clear about your food allergies (shell fish and a meat allergy) because the noise level of other diners and the music IS SO LOUD THEY CAN'T HEAR YOU! Even for the VIneyard the prices are very high - and not always worth it. And about the noise level: We ordered one dessert to share and got four. That was solely because it's nearly impossible for anyone to be heard over the din and those tables for 8. Ask for a table in a corner. read more

Outstanding food and really nice service. To start, we had the bluefish dip which was a huge portion with a salad on the side, and the tuna tartar with watermelon and feta which was so ridiculously refreshing. For dinner we had the halibut special, the scallops (whoa so good) and the linguine with clam sauce. The food was terrific. The drinks were also really good! Would 100% return ! Food did come out super fast so I'd ask them to pace it if possible. read more

Really is the best restaurant around. Dinner starts at 5pm but bar apps and drinks from 4-5pm. Every restaurant on the Vineyard says they have the best lobster roll or chowder or martini or whatever. This place has it all. Great service, excellent food and drinks. The chef is top notch and sources local fresh ingredients. The bartenders are friendly and skilled. The ambience is casual and comfortable. Prices are fair for the quality you get. The blue fish was amazing. The chowder was the best I have ever had, full of clams. Espresso martini and other speciality cocktails were perfect. read more

The Red Cat Kitchen - Espresso martini. - New American Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Ambiance and energy was great. Staff is on point and very nice. The non-alcoholic specialty drinks (zero proof) were amazing - we ordered the Spice Spice Baby and the Peer Pressure - perfection! Perfectly balanced - I need to learn to make these for my house guests. Then we ordered the Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and watermelon salad. Perfection! Chicken was moist, meaty, flavorful and the batter tasty and crispy. Perfect. We also ordered the Big Ass Sea Scallops - ufffff! They were so soft and huge. Melted in your mouth. Corn Risotto was tasty. We got the Creme de Brûlée - also nice soft and sweet. I really enjoyed this spot so much and I'd come here again for another meal for sure. Thank you for a memorable meal! read more

Got an app (brussel sprouts) and a drink. Music was cool, had different variations of Rolling Stones music. The place had a bit of an odd smell, which I thought was weird, mushrooms maybe? The bartenders were both very friendly and attentive. Bathrooms were clean. read more

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Me and my girlfriend were able to walk in on a Tuesday night and sat on an outdoor deck where we overlooked the streets that bordered the restaurant. Even though we were outside the staff was attentive and both the presentation of taste of the food were good as well. We ordered the Brussel Sprouts, Swordfish and Big Ass Sea Scallops: The Brussel Sprouts were good but it needed more salt but the Parmesan made up for it. The Sea scallops were cooked really well and the risotto was flavorful. The risotto was really heavy though but that may be subjective. I haven't had swordfish before and after trying it I would say that it has the mouthfeel of chicken. The pasta also had a few mussels and the sauce were light. If I were to go back I would order the Brussel sprouts and the Sea scallops again but not the swordfish. If you go expect entrees to run you $40-$60 and for apps to be mostly around $20. We did not order any drinks but the drinks were around $15-$20. read more

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The food was incredible! Tasty, flavorful and fresh. My drink was also good! The service was excellent, friendly, helpful and patient. The ambiance was beautiful as well. Exceptional restaurant experience. read more

Red Cat was a delightful experience! I was with my daughter and her spouse - we were seated quickly. The restaurant decor was unique and nice. Service was excellent. Food was amazing! My favorite was the Créme Brûlée! I had a wonderful dinner and the atmosphere was wonderful too! read more

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The food was excellent though pricey, which is expected @ MV. Definitely try the Brussels sprouts and all of the fish was so fresh. Service was okay but inconsistent. Our meals came out at staggered times and one was very late relative to the rest. Unfortunately the killer for us was the loud music, just too much, totally unable to hear each other at our table. read more

Great cocktail experience, don't miss their clarified mai tai! Read the menu carefully and ask your server questions. They will clue you in on what the kitchen is trying to move before it goes bad and what to avoid. Chowder that was available when we visited was amazing, but I would pass on the crab cakes, although they seem like a crowd favorite. Don't dress formally, don't expect a quiet dinner (they did not update the space from the old night club and definitely did not add sound proofing) but do go with the intention of having fun and eating great food. No you cannot get French fries. No they do not serve any sides. This isn't a diner and don't expect to customize your food. Not kid friendly. read more