The Ocean Club Restaurant & Bar

"Wonderful dining experience on multiple occasions. Food is very creative and flavorful. Menu changes frequently, so always something new to try. Great to have a historic island site repurposed so well."

"Delicious food and creative cocktail menu. Interior is beautiful - love the bonito on the back wall."

"The decor is lovely. The chef hit it out of the park on flavors, Five Stars. Wines by the glass were terrific. The mezze appetizer could not have been better. But that’s where the good news ended. A restaurant that is always changing its menu runs a risk, the same way that specials at a restaurant are not always as good as the tried and true. It must be difficult for the kitchen at The Ocean Club with all their changing up. Point in fact, the lasagna bolognese was so dry it may have been the worst thing I have ever ordered. Tasted great flavor wise and the filling would have been nice on pasta (think meaty bolognese that runs on the dry side, clinging to rigatoni), but honestly I could not cut it thin enough to eat and the sparse amount of yummy sauce on the plate that I dipped it in soon ran out. The half duck that (per our server) took days to prepare had a sauce with a delectable flavor, but the meat was oddly grey and mushy. Maybe cooked too long via sous vide or other method? I hope they decide to land on a few tried and true menu items, and if they want to get creative, vary the sauce seasonings or sub out an ingredient here and there. Not major shifting like they are doing. Or better yet, leave a core set of selections alone and don’t mess with perfection."

"The best dish is the most ordinary one. Bolognese pasta is tasty, filling and a treat for the eyes. The ambiance is a reason in and of itself to visit this establishment. Vault turned into wine cave, safe door become a communal table and decorations reminiscent of the bank that once stood there give this restaurant a quirky museum touch. The food and cocktails are pricy which leaves you with the expectation for an amazing culinary journey. Cassoulet is delicious but overwhelming in size. Best to be mindful of all the mains being oversized when ordering. It's a nice treat when on the Vineyard."