The Black Dog Tavern

The Black Dog Tavern

4.2 (1616 reviews) Breakfast Score™ 64.4 Closed
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20 Beach Street Extension, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, USA

(508) 693-9223

https://www.theblackdog.com/pages/the-black-dog-tavern

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Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Reviews

  • Philip Welch
    ★ 4

    Stopped here for lunch while sightseeing on Martha's Vineyard. We were given a recommendation to eat at The Black Dog Tavern. Initially service was taking a while but seemed to pickup as our orders were coming out. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was well made and everyone in our party was happy. If on the Vineyard give this place a try!!!

  • Sarah Ryherd
    ★ 3

    Tried to stop in around noon and were told they were only serving a “mezze” menu and lunch started at 12:30 which was confusingly communicated by the hostess and in an unfriendly way. Not to worry though We grabbed some snacks, coffee, and shopped a bit at all the other Black Dog spots until we were able to be seated at 12:30 with a bunch of other families who were all also waiting to eat. Atmosphere inside is great and you can’t beat the nostalgia factor. Crab spinach and artichoke dip was incredibly good. The lobster rolls were the best we’ve had yet in the Cape Cod area (although the coleslaw left something to be desired). Caesar salad was pretty standard and the crab cakes were just ok. The sauce and corn was good but the crab cakes were too thin and too fried for my taste. The presentation also could use some work.

    Other than the service not being the greatest and the unkind hostess, we had a lovely time with beautiful views and tasty food!

  • Vicky Pirozzoli
    ★ 3

    I brought my family here for lunch for nostalgia as they’d never been & have heard me speak of the Black Dog for many years. Unfortunately it was during the 1st heat wave of the year. Hoping to catch some relief from the heat when we went inside, we were very disappointed to find they had all the windows open and no air conditioning on. I was literally sweating from head to toe. No breeze today. Not even a fan for some relief for those sitting by the opened windows.
    The waitress was very polite and professional. Her speed was appreciated. We ordered the Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken, the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, and they special-made a Grilled Cheese sandwich. The food was served in small portion size. The shrimp pasta was a bit spicy for my hubby, but he did eat the whole thing. I would have liked more greens on my plate but it was delicious. My daughter thought the Grilled cheese and sides were delicious. We found we were still hungry only a couple hours afterwards. I believe they’re overpriced for what we received; mainly paying for the brand rather than the food. We probably won’t be returning and really don’t recommend if you’re really hungry.

  • Charlie Matthews
    ★ 5

    Huge portions, great views, very cool vibe inside. It’s an iconic brand. The food was amazing as well. We had breakfast. Possibly the best pancakes I’ve ever had. If not, top two. Huge portions for the price. Great flavors too! Service was excellent. Go early!!!! We were there on off season and was packed after 8am. Not a lot of parking either. Must be a mad house in the busy season.

  • Dan “Dan” Edwards
    ★ 5

    Just had a great dinner here. Very quiet on this Monday evening! We were looking for something different. I saw their appetizers and decided to have two for my dinner. My wife wanted something smaller than a full meal.

    I had the drunken sailor shrimp and a cup of clam chowder. 5 shrimp and a large mug of chowder was plenty for a decent meal. Both nicely done, shrimp were mildly spicy, chowder was thick and full of clams.

    My wife ordered 4 of their vegetable sides. Roasted carrots and zucchini and steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes. All were very good but the carrots and zucchini both were roasted too perfection.

    No desert, we were st■!

    Server was great, attentive but didn't hover and most importantly wasn't fazed by a request for just veggies.

    Prices we're probably average for the island. With drinks we spent just over $100.

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