The Black Dog | Vineyard Haven

During a brief stop in Vineyard Haven before heading out to Menemsha we decided on an early lunch at The Black Dog Tavern.

The restaurant opens for breakfast and then closes from 11 am-12 pm. We had just missed the last seating. Since we had our bags in tow and did not feel like heading elsewhere we decided to put our names in and wait it out on the pretty harbor beach above. Turns out it was well worth the wait! An overflowing mug of seriously good Quahog Chowder ($6) with house made croutons alongside a crisp, refreshing, cheers-to-our-first-day-on-island Bloody Mary and I am in MV heaven! Following the chowder I enjoyed a terrific Blackened Swordfish Sandwich ($17). The Black Dog is synonymous with the Vineyard and while I hadn't been since I was a kid and often thought of it as being super touristy - the food, service and atmosphere all stack up. 

The Black Dog Tavern 

21 Beach Street Extension

Vineyard Haven, MA