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The Homeport Restaurant

512 N Rd, Menemsha, Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Seafood/Raw Bar $$$ typically $45 Seasonal BYOB Reservations

About The Homeport Restaurant

An institution since 1930, continuously operating for over 95 years. Seth Woods (founder of Aquitaine Group, Boston) and Eric Berke purchased in 2022 for ~$3.1M. Culinary director: Dolly Bourommavong. À la carte menu 2025 ($35–$72): lobster 'in the semi-rough,' Bass and Clam Chowder, fried oyster (reportedly the first in the US), Key Lime Pie with saltine crust. Raw bar, including 'The Jaws' platter: $289 (18 oysters, 6 clams, 9 shrimp, lobster, crab, tuna poke). Back Door takeout lunch 10 AM–3 PM: lobster roll ONLY at lunch. Renovated patio and waterside oyster bar.

Before you go
Seasonal (Jun–Sept). BYOB with no corkage fee; they provide mixers and wine setups. Reservations: OpenTable or phone. Back Door is walk-in.

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