Although it may seem that our Island becomes sleepy in the winter, there are a surprising number of eateries open all year. Dining out during the colder months offers several benefits. Naturally, there’s the simple pleasure of having someone else cook for you after endless meals at home. Then, too, this time of year, we don’t need to worry about parking … or traffic. It’s easier to get a reservation, and it feels truly festive to enjoy a meal with friends when it’s freezing outside. And of course, supporting one of our local eateries helps boost the local economy, so you leave feeling good — inside and out.
(Please note: Although each venue has been contacted for information, it’s best to call ahead to ensure that plans have not changed.)
Vineyard Haven
- 9 Craft Kitchen & Bar (508-338-7431) (closed April) New World cuisine; opens 4 pm
- The Attic (508-687-9448) (closed part of January, exact dates TBD) Classic American; opens 3:30 pm
- Beach Road 508-693-8582 (closed Feb. 22 to March 22) Locally sourced seafood and New American fare; opens 5 pm Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Black Dog Bakery Café (508-696-8190) Full breakfast and lunch menu, plus specialty coffees, cakes, pastries, and more; opens 6 am
- Black Dog Tavern (508-693-9223) Local seafood, chef-crafted entrées, homemade desserts; breakfast opens 7 am, lunch starts at 11:30 am, dinner at 4 pm
- Black Dog Water St. Bakery (508-693-4786) Baked goods and coffee; opens 5:30 am
- Bobby B’s Restaurant & Bakery (508-693-8266) Italian; opens 6:30 am
- Cat Boat Coffee Co. (774-563-5296) Cozy café featuring specialty lattes and Lebanese breakfast sandwiches, plus vegan options; opens 7 am
- Delicious MV Bakery (508-693-2223) Desserts, pastries, breads, including gluten-free and vegan options; opens 6:30 am
- First Light Café at the M.V. Museum (508-627-4441) Coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and rotating lunch specials; opens 10 am (closed Mondays)
- La Choza Burritos (508-693-9050) Burritos and tacos: opens 11 am
- Mikado Asian Bistro (508-338-7096) Asian; opens 11 am
- Ocean Club (508-338-7965) (closed March 9 to 26) Coastal Mediterranean cuisine; opens 4 pm
- Porto Pizza (508-693-6200) Casual bakery/pizza, deep-dish and gluten-free options; opens 11 am
- Quitsa Kitchen (508-338-7787) Crafted salads and delectable main courses; opens 6:30 am (closed Sundays)
- Rocco’s Pizzeria (508-693-1125) Pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, sides, and beverages; opens 11:30 am (closed Sunday)
- Sweet Bites (508 684-8257) Sandwiches, pastries, and cakes, plus breakfast options with a Brazilian flair, opens 6 am
- The Attic (508-687-9448) (closing one week in January, TBD) Classic American eats, including lobster rolls and burgers; opens 3:30 pm
- The Maker Pasta Shop & Café (508-687-9794) Fresh pasta, seasonal menus, and Island-inspired flavors; opens 11 am (closed Sundays)
- Vineyard Grocer (508-693-2000) Fresh organic foods, daily-made meals, and a wide variety of groceries; opens 6 am
- Waterside Market (508 693-8899) All-day breakfast, salads, lobster rolls, and other sandwiches; opens 7 am
- Wolf’s Den Pizzeria Tisbury (508-687-9112) Specialty pizzas, grinder sandwiches, and calzones; opens 10:30 am
- Woodland Variety and Grill (508-693-6795) Breakfast, burgers, and convenience store; 6 am to 5 pm
Oak Bluffs
- Aquila Café at the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard (508-696-7171) Fresh smoothies, açaí bowls, weekly specials, and beverages; opens 8 am Monday to Friday and 9 am Saturday (closed Sunday)
- Black Joy (267-377-9344) Food of the African Diaspora, limited/variable hours
- Bangkok Cuisine (508-696-6322) Thai; opens at noon Monday through Saturday, 4 pm Sunday
- Barn Bowl & Bistro (508-696-9800) Buzzy bar/eatery with burgers, pizza & other bites, plus games, TVs & a 10-lane bowling alley; opens 11:30 am
- Honorary Tavern at the VFW (508-338-7209) Classics like wings, burgers, subs, seafood, and ribs; call for hours
- Mo’s at the P.A. Club (508-687-974) Sandwiches, snacks, salads, pies, and fun stuff, opens 11 am (closed Sunday and Monday)
- Offshore Ale Co. (508-693-2626) (closed Feb. 2 to Feb.14) Brewpub and pub food
- Sharky’s Cantina (508-693-7501) Mexican grub & cocktails, opens 11:30 am
- Sweet Life Café (508-696-0200) (closed January) Seasonal, area-sourced New American fare and an ample wine list; call for hours
- The Ritz Café (508-296-8159) (closed Feb. 15 to March 15) Historic dive bar and music venue, opens 4 pm (closed Sunday and Monday)
- Tony’s Market (508-693-4799) Deli takeout and premade salads, opens 6.30 am
- Winston’s Kitchen (508-687-9572) Takeout homestyle food; open 8 am to 8 pm
Edgartown
- Alchemy Bistro & Bar (508-627-9999) (closed Jan. 1 to Feb. 11) Creative New American fare; opens 5:30 pm (closed Sunday and Monday)
- Bettini at Harbor View Hotel (508-627-3761) Coastal-chic, refined American fare and a bar, Mondays through Thursdays opens at 4, Friday and Saturday opens at 3 (closed Sunday)
- China House (508-627-7272) Chinese, pick up only; opens 11 am (closed Monday)
- Cozy Corner (508-939-3988) Espresso drinks, sandwiches, poke bowls, and smoothies, opens 7:30 am Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am Sunday
- Dock Street Coffee Shop (508-627-5232) Iconic breakfast joint; opens 6:30 am to 1:30 pm daily
- Edgartown Fish and Meat Market (508-627-6200) Fresh seafood, prime meat, prepared foods, bagel bakery, cafe, sushi, groceries, and Starbucks café, opens 7 am
- Edgartown Pizza (508-627-7770) Pizza and Brazilian plates, including gluten-free and vegan options; opens 10:30 am
- Espresso Love (508-627-9211) Espresso drinks and homemade pastries, sandwiches, salads, and bagels; opens 7 am
- Great Harbor Market (508-694-6888) Fresh salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and amazing Brazilian specialties; opens 6 am
- Indigo Indian Restaurant (508-939-4030) Indian; opens 11 am
- Rockfish (508-627-9967) (closed Feb. 22 to March 4) Wood-fired flatbreads and other American bites; opens 11:30 am
- Rosewater (508-627-1270) (closed through Jan. 19) Breakfast and lunch plus gluten-free and vegetarian options; open Monday and Tuesday 7 am
- Soigne (508-627-8489) (closed briefly mid-March) Gourmet grocery store offering sandwiches and wine, opens 10 am
- The Square Rigger Restaurant (508-627-9968) Classic seafood. Lunch 11 am to 3 pm Monday to Saturday, dinner 4 to 9 pm Wednesday to Saturday
- The Newes from America Pub (508-627-6380) Rustic pub with traditional fare such as burgers, lobster rolls, and chowder, alongside fish and chips; Wednesday and Thursday opens at 4 pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 12 pm (closed Monday and Tuesday)
- The Wharf Pub & Restaurant (508-627-9966) (closed Feb. 16 to March 16) Local seafood and bar fare, plus sports TV, video games & live music, opens 11:30 am
- Town Bar & Grill MV (774-310-8696) Casual bar and restaurant offering burgers, sushi, seafood plates, pasta, and steak. Monday through Friday opens 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm
- Wicked Burger (774-549-9700) (closed until Feb. 2) Counter service for lunch and dinner
- Wolf’s Den Pizzeria Edgartown (508-627-9994) Pizza and subs like steak & cheese, plus vegetarian fare; opens 11 am
West Tisbury
- 7a Foods (508-693-4636) Casual sandwich shop serving breakfast and lunch options alongside coffee and desserts; opens 7 am (closed Sunday)
- Plane View Restaurant (508-693-1886) (will re-open Feb. 1)
- State Road Restaurant (508-693-8582 #1) (closed Feb. 22 to March 31) Creative New American fare with a seasonal bent; opens for lunch 11 am, opens for dinner 5 pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday (closed Sunday through Wednesday)
Chilmark
- Menemsha Fish Market (508-645-2282) Rustic fish market selling live and cooked seafood, gluten-free options, and prepared meals; opens Friday and Saturday at 11 am, Sunday at 12 pm (closed Monday through Thursday)
Aquinnah
- Orange Peel Bakery (508-645-2025) Limited winter offerings of fresh breads, croissants, cookies, and other baked goods, plus pizza; open 24 hours on the honor system
