The Homeport Restaurant Oyster Bar

To be totally honest, the food is probably 3.5 stars. The views from the outdoor patio are great, the ambiance is nice, and the menu itself looks like it should be 5 stars. However, at a $79 fixed price menu, it was really quite shaky. Watermelon salad was 2 sort of sad looking rectangles of watermelon. The steak frites was fine, but the steak was incorrectly cooked and also about 1/3 tough fat. One would expect better for the price. But, great views of the water...

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

I remember going here when I lived on island many years ago. A lovely reboot. We were there early, food was very good. Excellent chowder, the mussels were fantastic. My wife’s linguine with clams was delicious and my swordfish was great as well. Couple of pies for dessert. Loved my key lime! And the oysters we got were perfectly shucked. I think it’s pretty good value for money on island. I wish they would disclose there is an almost $16 dollar charge for the wine setup when they offer it. I get it, but it seems shady to offer something and not say it’s going to cost you. Also disclose the mandatory kitchen appreciation fee on the menu and website. I don’t mind paying it but I do mind not knowing beforehand. And they obviously have spent some money on the patio.. those umbrellas are something! Overall very happy with our experience. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Great sunset atmosphere on the deck and good service. Food is middling and overpriced. Be prepared for annoying hidden charges. For example, we ordered a platter of 12 oysters and 12 shrimp for the table. No one brought side plates, which we promptly asked for. So on the bill was an extra $20 for shrimp service . Not a huge amount relative to the already bloated bill, but a pretty sleazy move nonetheless. I 'd rate the place higher if it weren 't for this type of unethical nonsense. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 2 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Prix fixe menu (I think $78/person), plus raw bar a couple optional extras. No alcohol sales in Chilmark so BYO. The food was great on my recent visit: fried oysters presented on the half shell, burrata, linguini (fresh) with clams (also fresh), cod and clam chowder, fennel crusted tuna. It's a fancified version of the old school seafood restaurant that it once was. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Clams