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Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company, Oak Bluffs, MA

Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

4.6 (392)
$30 and under
Seafood
9 Oak Bluffs Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
BEST CHOWDER IN NEW ENGLAND - FULL FISH HOUSE & MORE MENU!! - Copper and mahogany grace our nautically chic dining room creating a casual-fine dining seafood-pub atmosphere. Fresh, local when available seafood, pasture raised steaks, all-natural chicken, craft cocktails, martinis and of course the best award winning chowder in the country are waiting for your visit to our beautiful island. Entertain yourself in our large, comfortable bar and enjoy an authentic Martha's Vineyard experience while being catered to by the most attentive staff on Island. Welcome to the Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company! If parties are going to be more than 5 minutes late in July and August, please text 508-696-3000 to let us know, otherwise there is a chance we will need to give your table away but you'll be next in line. Thanks! Please DO NOT call to cancel reservations, do so online or text 508-696-3000 if it's past the deadline and an emergency came up. WE WILL CHARGE $20 PER HEAD FOR ALL NO SHOWS.

Additional information

  • Location
    9 Oak Bluffs Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  • Neighborhood
    Oak Bluffs
  • Cross street
    Circuit Ave
  • Parking details
    Street parking surrounds us on all sides.
  • Public transit
    All ferries dock within 200 yards of our entrance, the bus route is just feet away and we are walking distance from many areas in town.
  • Entertainment
    Join us before or after your meal upstairs at Loft Lounge, our 5300 sq foot Pool Lounge and Game Room for adults! Appetizers, full bar, 6 pool tables, 16" shuffleboard tables, dart, ping pong, foosball, video games, pinball, giant Jenag, giant Connect 4, board games, 16 TVs and more!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 392 people are saying

Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Good for groups

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company offers "wonderful meals" with "excellent service" and a "bar pub ambiance." Known for its "best clam chowder" and diverse menu, it serves "great seafood, steak & sushi." Guests appreciate "large portions" and a "reasonably priced" wine selection. Highlighted by "amazing service" and a prime location.
392 Reviews

  1. jeanette VIP

    Miami - Dade6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best clam.chowder. Burger good. Shrimp not great. Service good
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded 4 days ago
    We’re thankful that you enjoyed the clam chowder and found our service to be good. While we're sorry to hear the shrimp didn't meet your expectations, we appreciate your input as it assists us in making improvements. We hope you'll give us another try, Jeanette!

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  2. Ashlea

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, excellent service, it was clean, fairly quick delivery of meal, we absolutely loved it!
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded 2 days ago
    Your feedback assists us in maintaining high standards, Ashlea, and we’re pleased to know that you had a wonderful meal with excellent service. It's great to hear that your dining experience was clean and efficient because we strive for quick delivery while ensuring quality. Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts; we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  3. KirstenK VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great food!! Like a bar pub ambiance - great seafood, steak & sushi. Wine reasonably priced!
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded 6 days ago
    We value your comments and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our seafood, steak, and sushi. Excellent to hear that you had such a positive experience; we hope to welcome you back soon, Kirsten!

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  4. gary

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good Portion size was large Overall a very good meal
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded 6 days ago
    We’re excited that you found the food very good, as we strive to create memorable dining experiences for all our guests. Thanks for your kind words, Gary!

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  5. Kevin

    Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing and the atmosphere top notch. The food was great and the location could not have been better! I highly recommend this restaurant.
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded 6 days ago
    We are honored by your positive words about our amazing service and top-notch atmosphere, Kevin. It’s excellent to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our location convenient, which is something we take great pride in. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. june

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! Huge sushi menu. Chowder very good.
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded on June 24, 2025
    We are delighted to hear that our service met your expectations while you enjoyed our extensive sushi menu and the chowder. Music to our ears that you had such a positive experience! Thanks for your kind review, June!

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  7. John VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Igor was amazing. He made great recommendations for our dinner. His upbeat friendly attitude made our dining experience very enjoyable.The Sushi and sushi rolls were amazing however the lobster roll had lots of cavity meat and little tail and claw meat. Otherwise a good restaurant
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded on June 24, 2025
    We are grateful for your support and delighted to hear that Igor made a positive impact on your dining experience with his great recommendations and friendly attitude. While we're pleased you enjoyed the sushi and rolls, we truly apologize that the lobster roll did not meet your expectations because we strive for excellence in all our offerings. See you back next time, John!

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  8. Seqwana

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was just as amazing as the crowder! Looking forward to returning!
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded on June 23, 2025
    Thanks for your lovely review - we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. DEWAYNE VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was great and the food was delicious. The hot honey fried chicken sandwich needs to be tried by everyone. We will definitely be back!
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded on June 20, 2025
    Glad you enjoyed the hot honey fried chicken. Thanks for your kind support, Dewayne! We're excited to see you back soon!

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  10. Debra VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The clam chowder was one of the best we have had. Ordered lobster Rangoon’s. They were ok. Then came the salads! Delicious and huge! We over ordered for sure. Ate half the Cesar and had to take home. Service was excellent.
    Martha's Vineyard Chowder CompanyResponded on June 19, 2025
    We appreciate your thoughtful review and are delighted to know that you enjoyed our clam chowder and the impressive size of our salads; it’s wonderful to hear you had a great experience with our excellent service as well. While we're sorry the lobster Rangoon didn’t meet your expectations, we always value feedback on all menu items because it helps us improve. We hope to welcome you back soon so we can strive for perfection together, Debra!

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FAQs

Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 696-3000.

Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company is rated 4.6 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Cape Cod and the Islands
  5. Oak Bluffs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

9 Oak Bluffs Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Circuit Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Oak Bluffs
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking surrounds us on all sides.
  • Public transit
    All ferries dock within 200 yards of our entrance, the bus route is just feet away and we are walking distance from many areas in town.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Join us before or after your meal upstairs at Loft Lounge, our 5300 sq foot Pool Lounge and Game Room for adults! Appetizers, full bar, 6 pool tables, 16" shuffleboard tables, dart, ping pong, foosball, video games, pinball, giant Jenag, giant Connect 4, board games, 16 TVs and more!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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