The Black Dog Tavern
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Location & Contact
20 Beach Street Ext.
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508.693.9223
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Hours
Open Daily:
Breakfast
Daily: 7am-11amLunch
Sunday-Wednesday 11am-3pm
Thursday-Saturday 11am-4pmDinner
Sunday-Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday-Saturday 4pm-8pm -
Special Nights
Thursdays Prime Rib Night 5pm-8pm
Fridays Pub Night 5pm-8pm (Live Music 6pm-8pm)
Saturdays Destination Dinner Specials 5pm-8pmSpecial Night Menus listed below.
Welcome to The Black Dog Tavern
Waterfront dining in our rustic tavern
Enjoy the best local seafood, chef-crafted entrées, homemade desserts, and our famous breakfast. Full beer and wine menu plus housemade craft cocktails. Dine in our Tavern or covered patio with unmatched views of Vineyard Haven Harbor.
Tavern Menus & Event Calendar
Where island memories are made
The Black Dog Tavern is an ideal setting for intimate gatherings—from engagement parties and anniversaries to corporate dinners. Enjoy sweeping views of Vineyard Haven Harbor paired with thoughtfully curated menus crafted for your special event. Call 508.693.9223 for more information
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The History of The Black Dog Tavern
It began on a bitterly cold day in 1969 with a stale donut and Captain Robert Douglas’s disappointment at finding no year‑round restaurant on the Vineyard. He sketched a small gambrel‑roofed building on a napkin—an idea that became a waterfront gathering place at the head of Vineyard Haven Harbor. Townsfolk helped build it, shared beloved recipes, and when it was finished, he named it after his loyal dog, Black Dog.
Not much has changed. The view remains beautiful, our chefs still serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner year‑round using the finest ingredients, and The Black Dog Tavern continues to offer a charming waterfront setting for weddings, parties, luncheons, and special events.