Black Dog Tavern

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

You've got the T-shirt, now try the comfort food.. 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.…

Horrible!. 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!…