Chilmark Tavern

Chilmark Tavern is a special spot and ranks as one our favorite dining experiences. Everything is stellar - the vibe, the service and the food. We dined here 3 nights out of 8 nights because it was just that wonderful [reserve ahead]. Jenna is a hands-on owner that orchestrates the room masterfully from the hostess stand. It's clear she reveres both her staff and customers equally. The servers are attentive and knowledgeable. The food is consistently sublime - creative and perfectly executed time and again. It can be loud but the room buzzes with good energy and still manages to feel intimate with it's twinkly candlelight and attentive service. Chilmark Tavern is a magical gem!

The food was good but prices are high. There’s a lot of little extra fees. They charge for bread, there is a $15.50 corkage fee for each bottle of wine, 5% charge for kitchen staff and a 25% automatic gratuity for parties of 6 or more. I think if you treat it as a vacation splurge and don’t expect Michelin star food/service but instead an elevated local restaurant you’ll be happy.

Our family looks forward to returning year after year. Love hearing the Manager’s friendly greeting when I phone. The restaurant menu is farm to table goodness, and a plethora of fresh flavors work well together time and time again. From appetizers to dessert Chef hits home runs. Hopefully this up Island gem will be around for years to come. Keep up the good work.

It’s just incredible how in one of the toughest businesses made more difficult by seasonality and staffing challenges that this upscale but casual byob restaurant maintains such high level consistency. A bustling, almost celebratory atmosphere last night set the stage for celebrity sitings and an incredible meal for our party of 6–we shared nearly every appetizer, melt in your mouth pork chops, the best roast chicken ever, perfectly prepared halibut and a simple but perfect Tavern burger that everyone wanted a bite of! The salads and side vegetable dishes from Island farms were absolutely delicious and then…The desserts! Whoa. As every year, we can’t wait to go back.

A pleasant surprise! We hadn't dined here before but it came recommended so made the drive from Tisbury. One could tell by the clientele that it was no secret, and the food lived up to the reputation. One downside was that mosquitoes joined in the dining at dusk at our outside table, but that's our fault. We'll reserve inside upon return, soon.

The entry was pleasant enough and the seating. The food came quickly and at appropriate times. Though our server wasn't curt, he wasn't friendly either. It appeared we were the last reservation of the evening at 8pm, and I recognize the season is almost over but if I'm paying $67 dollars for a steak I prefer it be seasoned. That house butter though. Earned a star all by itself.