Every day that calls for sunglasses and a light jacket is one step closer to the long-awaited summer season. Can you believe it’s already May? It’s a big month for restaurant openings, and businesses are busy getting ready to open their doors. Seasonal employees are returning, new ones are training, and owners are anticipating a summer busier than last, as they always seem to be. It’s still the calm before the storm, so grab the nearest parking spot and table by the window before the rush becomes real.
Atria: May 10
137 Upper Main St., Edgartown
508-627-5850, atriamv.com
Aquinnah Shop Restaurant: May 25
27 Aquinnah Circle, Aquinnah
508-645-3867, theaquinnahshop.com
Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery: May 11
270 Upper Main St., Edgartown
508-939-4415, badmarthabeer.com
Beach Plum Inn Restaurant: May 20
50 Beach Plum Lane, Menemsha
508-645-9454, beachpluminn.com
Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium: May 1
20 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs
508-969-0008
Biscuits: May 18
26 Lake St., Oak Bluffs
508-693-2033
Black Sheep: May 25
18 North Summer St., Edgartown
774-549-9118
Blissed Out Organic Juice and Smoothie Bar: May 18
65 Main St., Vineyard Haven
508-693-0083, facebook.com/blissedoutmv
Cardboard Box (new): May 1
6 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs
Chesca’s Restaurant: May 9
39 North Water St., Edgartown
508-627-1234, chescasmv.com
Chilmark Chocolates: May 10
19 State Rd., Chilmark
508-645-3013
Chilmark General Store: May 17
7 State Rd., Chilmark
508-645-3739, chilmarkgeneralstore.com
Chilmark Tavern: May 18
13 State Rd., Chilmark
508-645-9400, chilmarktavern.com
The Covington: May 17
52 Main Street, Edgartown
508-627-7678; thecovingtonrestaurant.com
Détente: May 11
15 Winter St., Edgartown
508-627-8810; detentemv.com
Fishbones Grille: May 4
12 Circuit Ave. Ext., Oak Bluffs
508-696-8227; fishbonesgrille.com
Grace Church Lobster Rolls: May 18
Woodlawn Avenue, Vineyard Haven
508-693-0332
Island Bar & Grill: May 21
11 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs
508-693-4516
Lambert’s Cove Inn Farm Restaurant: May 25
90 Manaquayak Rd., West Tisbury
508-939-2298; lambertscoveinn.com
L’Etoile: Late May
22 North Water St., Edgartown
508-627-5187; letoile.net
Lighthouse Grill: May 26
131 North Water St., Edgartown
508-627-3761; harbor-view.com/dining/lighthousegrill
Lobsterville Bar and Grill: Mid-May
8 Circuit Ave. Ext., Oak Bluffs
508-696-0099, lobstervillemv.com
Lola’s Restaurant: May 13
15 Island Inn Rd., Oak Bluffs
508-693-6093
Menemsha Galley: May 18
515 North Rd., Menemsha
508-645-9819, menemshagalley.com
Morning Glory Farm: May 4
120 Meshacket Rd., Edgartown
508-627-9003; morninggloryfarm.com
Nancy’s Restaurant and Snack Bar: Mid-May
29 Lake Ave., Oak Bluffs
508-693-0006; nancysrestaurant.com
Outermost Inn: May 18
81 Lighthouse Rd., Aquinnah
508-645-3511
Port Hunter: May 9
55 Main St., Edgartown
508-627-7747, theporthunter.com
Right Fork Diner: May 17
12 Mattakesett Way, Edgartown
508-627-5522
Rosie’s Frozen Yogurt: May 23
19 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs
508-687-0031, rosiesofmv.com
Sand Bar and Grill: Mid-May
6 Circuit Ave. Ext., Oak Bluffs
508-693-7111; mvsandbar.com
Seafood Shanty: May 16
31 Dock St., Edgartown
508-627-8622, theseafoodshanty.com
The Sweet Life Cafe: May 1
63 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs
508-696-0200; sweetlifemv.com
