Menemsha Fish Market

Ok, we had a bad experience at another local fish market and decided to give Menemsha Fish Market a go. We are so happy we did, we ordered the hot butter lobster roll, bun was toasted nicely and it came pre-buttered but wasn’t mushy, didn’t seem microwaved like some other places and had great taste. Not a lot of seating but right on the dock and a quick walk to the beach. We will definitely be back!

This is the best fish market on the island. Everything is fresh, especially the lobsters, any size you want. Then there are prepared and precooked items as well as made to order plates. Prices are better too. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. That gave us a quick primer on what types of lobsters to order, the best season and what to look for to get the best lobster.
The smoke bluefish pate is excellent with roasted bread.
The lobster fresh and just. The oysters are the freshest we've tasted, large, very juicy and delicious. The price is unbeatable. They are locally caught from Edgartown so don't miss them.

Amazing chowder and lobster rolls. For some reason the “other seafood place” next door had a long line and Menemsha Fish did not. Both are great but I think Menemsha is slightly better. Great prices (for MV), good service, fantastic location and I highly recommend! It’s takeout only or seafood for cooking at home. There are also benches by the fishing boats out back, jetties and a beach to eat your delicious lobster rolls and chowder on! Magnificent town with great views as well.

A perfect place to dip in for a quick bite and enjoy a nice lobster roll and a cup of chowder. The place was very busy, but they had my lunch ready and served within five minutes. Friendly staff and lots of cool things to look at while you wait. I stop here every visit!

Came here on July 4th for the most delicious dinner after cruising around the island. The lobster dinner, lobster roll & chowder were amazing!! SO fresh and the prices were very fair, it’s BYOB and loved the laid back atmosphere of eating outside looking right out to the docks & fishing boats. Can’t wait to visit again 🦞

Hot lobster roll was amazing and ready in less than 5 minutes. Barely any wait. Had to wait over 30 minutes just to order a lobster Mac and cheese at Larsen’s next door. I highly recommend this place. The roll was soft, super buttery and lobster was very fresh. Don’t let the dingy appearance fool you

It does not get anymore fresh than this. From the boat to the dock to the backdoor. Lobster was insanely good. Seafood nachos were undercooked, got cold and soggy quickly. Reminder - mostly dry area, BYOB.

The very bestest most favorite seafood spot in the world. Always hitting this place first thing when we arrive at the island. The absolute benchmark of raw seafood

Best lobster, clam chowder, lobster bisk on the island ! Bring your wine and watch the sunset behind fish market while the lobsters are being brought in by the fisherman.

300 year old; still active fishing village. Had to get some seafood. Being from New England it has to be a cold lobster roll. It was delicate yet perfectly balanced with celery to Mayo and lobster ratio. We were on a tight schedule so we couldn’t expose more and I wish we did.

The inability to build or alter this area in any substantial way was a brilliant move. I love this area. Great place to get excellent seafood. Nothing fancy but all quality. True New England. Recommend going out back, byob, and sit by the water, on old crates and eat your oysters or have clam chowder. If that doesn't suit you, got to the beach a couple of hundred feet away or hang in your car and enjoy the view. Not for the prissy but there are plenty of those places to cater to that on the island.

Reasonable prices and great selection. Very cool seeing a 50 year old 8 pound lobster. The fish monger was very helpful and made sure we got exactly what we wanted.

Just the absolute best. We don't live in MA anymore, but we try to make it to the Vineyard once a year. The thing I look forward to most is going here to have a lobster roll. I've had my fair share, and this is by far my favorite. The perfect buttered roll and the best lobster on the island. Can't recommend this place enough.

Great place to get seafood! My FIL used to get seafood here 40 years ago - and the place still has great seafood. We picked up swordfish and shrimp to cook for dinner, which was some of the best I have had in years. In addition we got a couple of lobster rolls for lunch - and for the price they were pretty good. Definitely the cheapest rolls we had during our visit - $22 vs. the $29 in town. This is a must go to get seafood while visiting the island.

We go here by boat every year and love Menemsha Fish Market! They have the freshest variety of fish and seafood! We come here and seek out Black Sea bass! OMG, so fresh and delicious!

Must visit spot for fresh delicious seafood. Their clam chowder was wonderful and the hot lobster roll had nice big chunks of meat. Yummy.

Best lobster we had ever had. Recommend the half chowder half bisque soup. Simple counter, small outdoor dining, great view, and of course amazing lobster.

Great fresh seafood. Stanley and Lynette are wonderful true Vineyard proprietors. True old eclectic seafood market experience. The best.

Exceptional service and fresh, delicious food. I had the pleasure of meeting owner Stanley and his lovely wife and I have to say, nowhere on the island have I received more genuine and unpretentious hospitality than I have here. I will always be returning here and sending people here.

Part of an island tour, excellent.