Black Dog Tavern

(508) 693-9223

21 Beach St Ext
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 41.4624 -70.5806

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In Short – The Vineyard's best-known restaurant owes its fame to savvy marketing--Black Dog T-shirts are ubiquitous and several gift shops across the island extend the brand into every conceivable accessory. The wait can run up to an hour (no reservations), but the rewards are mellow harbor-front views and a cozy, maritime atmosphere. The menu consists of solid comfort food with the odd twist, and breakfast, not dinner, is the star meal here.

3 Star Rating: Average

03/05/09

Iconic place

by CSMobileUser

Well, it is a Vineyard icon. Rustic setting with average service and a little overpriced but decent food. Lunch best value. BYOB (dry town)

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/03/08

Arrogant service, mediocre food, poor value, not worth the visit

by TALOinc

June 2008

There was a time when The Black Dog was the place to go. I don't know what happened. The competition has increased in Vineyard Haven and The Dog is tired and cranky and not up to the job. Look around, there are places who really appreciate your business.

  • Pros: Nice setting
  • Cons: just about everything else, living off a past reputation, no longer valid
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/03/05

Horrible!

by dedecaprio

I travel the world with the USAF, left Rhode Island 1982. I return, visit family/friends every July. I make an annual visit to Marthas Vineyard. I have to say I once enjoyed dining at Black Dog. The past 3 years, cuisine has been horrible. I will avoid completely next year, expressing to military and government friends and family do not dine there. The food is better served to the water rats by the pier. I would think w/the great local seafood and cooks graduating from Americas most renowned cooking school (Johnson Whales) or one of the local Great Italian Moms they could serve a decent meal. The Black Dog should loosen their purse strings, hire a decent cook. It is about profit but profit would be higher if reputation wasnt going to the Dogs. I could do a better job cooking up delicious meals than the slop they are serving!

  • Pros: Location, Location, Location
  • Cons: Food, Food, Food

The Details on Black Dog Tavern

Know Before You Go:

Can't stand the wait? Get takeout at the Black Dog Bakery & Cafe, a short walk away on State Street.

Category:

Restaurants, Marketing Consultants, Catering, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Traditional American

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