On my last visit to the Vineyard I was pleasantly surprised to find a new restaurant in Edgartown, the Atlantic Fish & Chophouse down at the end of Main Street. The ambiance, food, wine and entertainment were so enjoyable that I ended up eating there twice during my short stay.  Created by restaurant veterans, Eli Levy and Jamie Zambrana, the 200 seat venue offers a variety of unique indoor and outdoor dining spaces and can accommodate groups of varying sizes.

The comfortable bar is a lively gathering spot for locals and tourists alike and the extensive list of craft cocktails and wines by the glass will please just about anyone. Whether you are looking for drinks and apps or a serious sit-down dinner this menu can accommodate and it’s serious food.

Whatever meal you choose, start with some Katama Bay oysters or any fresh raw bar item and a glass of Dom Perignon ($39) or Veuve Cliquot ($22). Now, that’s how to start a meal!

Lunch offers a raw bar, pizza, salads and burgers, but also items like Grilled Bacon, Peter Lugar style with whole grain mustard,  Street Style Shawarma Tacos with rotisserie lamb and veal, cilantro tahini and amba sauce and a Stuffed Goat Cheese Lamb Burger  with shaved cucumber and roasted red bell peppers.

Dinner features many of the same items but also steaks and chops and fresh seafood. Start though, with one of their interesting appetizers like Street Style Shawarma Tacos; rotisserie lamb, veal & entrecote cilantro tahini & amba sauce, French feta and pita bread.

For entrees I loved the Pan seared Dover Sole with Caper Butter, roasted leeks, truffle celery pave and king mushrooms and  Tuscan style Osso Bucco with crispy cavatelli and red wine pan jus.

For dessert, Atlantic’s Shakes & Cookies was a wonderful treat. French Chocolate Chip Cookies with a side of Vanilla and Strawberry Milk Shakes.

This is a serious wine list for serious wine drinkers constructed by someone who knows their wine. It has won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. It is a bit pricey, but there are also plenty of choices under $100. The wine list is worth the visit alone.

Weekend entertainment through the season.