Best of luck to the new proprietors! Josh Aronie started his career at the Home Port restaurant in Menemsha, where he parlayed his job as a window washer into a gig as a prep cook. Peter Simon/Gazette file photo 2009 Business Real Estate Home Port Restaurant Has New Owners Noah Glasgow Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 4:09pm Print 35 Comments I can but I wont, a matter of principle. in terms of their overall enthusiasm for it. And if we wanted to do back door instead, that involved walking through the screen door and into the actual kitchen where we placed our order. the check, was great and says a lot for the enthusiasm and pride in their work that the staff have. I much prefer being able to bring my own $6 bottle of swill to dinner. In eight weeks, Seth, Eric, and a ton of support from the community worked a little Vineyard magic and got The Homeport ready for Summer 2022. Voting is now open for Best of the Vineyard 2023, click here to vote today. The fact that they were able to accomplish this speaks volumes to the dedication people have to this restaurant. predictions: they won't make it. Sam was our waiter and though you could tell he never worked as a server before (I.e. But your day doesn't have to end there. Horrible service. Woods is used to having alcohol sales to help the bottom line. Dave Plath, Homeport has a rich history in Menemsha. My kids had their first oyster here when they were five years old, Mr. Woods said. can afford to or want to spend $75 per person. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to continue our Menemsha traditions! So much for our diets. We brought a cooler with wine and beer, which we shared with other patrons who didnt understand the concept of a dry town. My dear friend Gretchen Manter would sometimes call the reservation in under the name Dr Shaw, insisting to me that a doctor was bound to get better preference in securing a reservation. Martha's Vineyard. Will expected a work ethic from us that we learned to use in other areas of life, and still use today. Wonderful to have this Vineyard Icon under great stewardship once again. We kept getting told the kitchen was behind, and this probably was also connected to the newness. the prices were obscene given the portions. Mr. Nixon convinced voters at town meeting to give the historic space one more chance as a restaurant. To-go window 11:30am-9pm. The sweetness of the oysters, the earthiness of the fennel, and that fresh corn all together were scrumptious. Be prepared to be surprised by your bill - Home Port is no longer a mass-produced crab and lobster shack with a good bakery!More, Finally the Homeport is open again. 31.220.4.240 The food is INCREDIBLY overpriced. I dislike writing unhappy reviews. The Nixons had owned the Home Port since 2009, when the town of Chilmark had planned to purchase the property from longtime owner Will Holtham for a public development project. Seth Woods and Eric Burke purchased the iconic Menemsha restaurant from Sarah and Bob Nixon. Im loving bringing her back., The pandemic caused Woods to reflect on his career. Courtesy Sarah Nixon, Kayla Foster is Homeport's general manager. I worked there for 13 years, such great memories. They wanted to save this treasured institution and run it as a restaurant. Dave Plath, Copyright 2023 The Martha's Vineyard Times, It was the purchase of Homeport in 2009 from Will Holtham, that spared the building from the wrecking ball. Live music could be as simple as someone with a mic and a guitar singing cover songs that everyone loves and sings along to. We made a same day reservation which I now understand why- very few people - even on MV -can afford to or want to spend $75 per person. To-go window 11:30am9pm. Our family has been huge Homeport fans since we first arrived in 2006 and have lamented its closure the last few years. for dinner. From the inadequate parking lot (bring your walking shoes!) After the past owners tried to run it into the ground, it has new ownership and new life. There is a for the table option that allows you to add in a larger portion appetizer (you cannot swap with one under the appetizer list) for added cost. Totally delivered for us. I know a response will be the kitchen works very hard and deserves your appreciation, which is why the customers pay such a high cost to eat there. My husband was a dishwasher there in 1968 when he was a teenager and the busboys used to put customers leftover untouched lobster claws aside for the staff to share at closing time. Im so happy. Look like they are off to a good start with the "new" Larsen's Fish Market, hopefully others will follow suit. Plus, we had fun times too! The menu appears to be rather expensive, even for the island, until you realize that the price is for a combined appetizer, entrees and desert meal. Really mediocre food. The hostess was incredible, the scenery beautiful, the interior renovations outstanding and the waitresses were incredibly superb. This California Destination Is the 8th Largest City in the U.S . Does this restaurant offer table service? The new owners have some growing pains but the food was great, the setting amazing, but the prices simply too high for what you get. 1. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. We, like everyone, have experienced the effects of the labor shortage caused by COVID, Sarah Nixon told The Times. (i refer specifically to the idea of live music the sound of which would reverberate for miles). Plan to spend $100 a head AND bring your own adult beverages (there is a $15 corkage fee for every bottle of wine you open, but drink all of the beer and hard seltzer you want!) But it was about 15 minutes before we even had menus, almost 20 from ordering until our appetizers came, and a full 45 minutes between our appetizers arriving and our entrees arriving. 512 N Rd Menemsha, MA 02552 Get directions Edit business info Amenities and More Takes Reservations Offers Takeout No Delivery Accepts Credit Cards 13 More Attributes About the Business Fresh, locally caught seafood from the ocean to the table. Our table got "burnt smore's" and a fruit pie. She touches every table and was doing her best to train her staff. yes, the location is awesome.and the food was decent when it finally arrived. The decor hasn't changed, and the dress code is "come as you are," but the menu is now much more extensive - and expensive. 3. I didnt want to ruin my serenity. Home Port Restaurant Claimed Review Save Share 248 reviews #2 of 3 Restaurants in Menemsha $$ - $$$ American Seafood 512 North Rd, Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02535-1886 +1 508-645-2679 Website Closed now : See all hours See all (48) Ratings and reviews RATINGS Food Service Value Atmosphere Details PRICE RANGE $20 - $70 CUISINES As a longtime Aquinnah seasonal resident, it pained him to see this restaurant he loved shuttered. They said, Wed like to think about taking over the helm. We met and said, This is interesting, Nixon recalled. The Home Port was such a big part of Menemsha, a gathering place really for the whole Island.. Crispy onion rings and french fries with a killer slaw! Known for its world famous sunsets, lobster dinners, and famed clam chowder, this waterfront restaurant is an island icon and many a vineyard tradition. lobster, 2 stuffed quahogs and a slice of key lime pie for $76. The new owners have big dreams for the Home Port, including live music, breakfast service and off-season service, although Mr. Woods admitted that these prospects all lie in the future. My appetizer was stuffed quahogs, and they were excellent. Any word on the Bite, which the Nixons also owned in recent years after it closed? THE HOMEPORT IS KNOWN FOR ITS WORLD-CLASS SUNSETS, LOBSTER DINNERS SERVED IN THE "SEMI-ROUGH," CLAM CHOWDER, THE ORIGINAL FRIED OYSTER, AND FRESH FROM MENEMSHA SEAFOOD AND SHELLFISH. Seth, Eric..wishing you both and the crew great success! Thoughts on the prix-fixe aspect . My wife and I never order apps and deserts, but had no choice. make your trip both authentic and unforgettable. Locally grown and regionally sourced and paying attention to the craft of it, maybe not necessarily the artistry, he said. Owners, if you read your own reviews, no one likes the three course mandate. We just didnt think it made sense for our town, Sarah Nixon said. 1. every time he walked past our table. I would probably give 2.5 circles if it was an option, but it isn't, and 3 seems too much. The dessert options were all slices of pie, and everyone enjoyed theirs. With that news, I knew my appetizer would be the Fried Local Oysters with Jalapeo Lime Slaw and Remoulade. The setting is charming but for the fixe priced concept, go to the Ottermost Inn which is five star dining at similar prices. Unfortunately that's the extent of the positives I can share. Maybe they concluded that model wasnt working. . Restaurants I am trying to think why we need so many restaurants and businesses anyway. Poor reviews have kept us from trying out the Homeport. Since 1930, the Homeport Restaurant and Oyster Bar has served traditional and inspired seafood fare in the 300-year-old fishing port of Menemsha on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Sadly I missed a picture of this delicious creation, but I did get a picture of the delicious Bass and Clam Chowder. You get up and stand in line at the front desk to order your food and pay in advance. It had to be local and it had to be something that mattered to me. Home Port Restaurant owners Bob and Sarah Nixon this week announced the sale of the Menemsha mainstay to Boston restaurateur Seth Woods and his business partner Eric Berke, both seasonal residents of Aquinnah, for nearly $2.6 million. The lobster dinner was amazing, and service couldnot have been better.More, Home Port was never cheap, primarily because the Town of Menemsha is "dry." It made it easy to order, which I like, and there was something for everyone on the menu. 1. THE HOMEPORT RESTAURANT AND OYSTER BAR IS THRILLED TO RETURN TO THE UP-ISLAND DINING SCENE. We did not have reservations. The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News | Home Port Restaurant Has New Owners Seth Woods and Eric Burke purchased the iconic Menemsha restaurant from Sarah and Bob Nixon. 2. Our table also had salad, mussels (decent but not great) and steamers (also pretty good) Because of the location I'd love to eat here again, but we won't do it unless we hear that the situation is significantly different. I understand there was an application pending for the needed septic work there, but it sounds like it won't be opening this season. I recall our daughter Kate having her first meal at 10- months old under the marlin, happily chewing on a corn-on-the cob while we enjoyed our many-course dinners. served to the table. We found the value excellent. Because of the location I'd love to eat here again, but we won't do it unless we hear that the situation is significantly different.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. So glad the Nixons saved it once and sounds like theyve saved it again. The range of the menu is much broader than it was under previous management, and it does include tasty appetizers (like fried oysters). I would NEVER return. Something close to home. JulyAug daily 59pm; call for off-season hours. Shipping and taxes will calculated at checkout. Then the service. The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments. Were not doing anything precious. Unfortunately that's the extent of the positives I can share. 2. The long-defunct island institution was resurrected last year by Boston restaurateur Seth Woods, who vastly improved . Hadamazing raw bar. The Homeport has been closed since 2018. Sending some great wishes and appetites your way! Dont worry, lobster and scallop fans, youll still have the Homeport staples. We left after 15 minutes when as 1of3 tables in the restaurant nobody had been to take an order or give us water or otherwise acknowledge our existence. There was key lime available as I recall, but none of our party got that. Think of the Nomans example. Menemsha needs it. Im glad the Homeport is back. On the topic of price: the menu was prix-fixe, with an appetizer, entree and dessert for $75. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Copyright 2023 The Martha's Vineyard Times, Steamship website redesign reaches nearly $3 million, Real Estate Confidential: July price reductions, Islands first veteran housing project gets town support. Have had similar food in tourist traps for far less. Its still a place for lobster dinners and sunsets, but now its also about sustainable fisheries and using fish caught by local fishermen. Theres nothing up here, and there has to be something up here. There is a simple children's menu as well. We were not treated as lesser-beings. Tasted like it jumped from Menemsha harbor right to our table. We're new to the island and had a wonderful time with our first visit to the "new" Homeport. We will never return and certainly would never recommend. Trying to make a profit running a seasonal restaurant is hard enough, without the added burden of being in a dry town. The restaurant has been open under new ownership since June 15, with full table service and a pris fixe seafood menu. All the recent reviews I've read recently say the same. I have a fond memory as well. The Aquinnah Cliffs - formerly known as Gay Head - is one of Martha's Vineyard's most-visited tourist spots, with bus and bike tours congesting the paved roads in . Very expensive, terrible service and average food. My wife are I are coming to the island on Saturday and are very happy that the Homeport has reopened. Log in or register to post comments. By George Brennan - July 1, 2022 6. We'll be back and are thrilled to be adding the Homeport back into our "special dinner" rotation. All smiles, pleasant and quick to return to table with the few asks that we had. And our experience was not unique; we watched multiple tables near us wait just as long, and one party of 4 got up and told the hostess they had been waiting 45 minutes for their appetizer and they were leaving. The whole feel of the patio was just pure summer joy. Fresh locally-caught fish is also on the menu, as well as beef, chicken, and shellfish dishes like linguine & clams. You can check out the new Homeport website or follow The Homeport on Instagram or Facebook. Left with our blueberry pie to go as we were so full! Since 1930 the Homeport Restaurant & Oyster Bar has served traditional and inspired. Started as potwasher and declawing 300 lobsters a night and then ran the kitchen with Steve Larsen, Matt Poole and Matt Barile the last 4-5 years. Dave Plath, An outdoor oyster bar is a new feature at Homeport. the homeport is known for its world-class sunsets, lobster dinners served in the "semi-rough," clam . You do save some money with the BYOB option as Chillmark is dry. A place with one star is worth a lookafter all, it made the list. We kept getting told the kitchen was behind, and this probably was also connected to the newness. Woods, who was taking a break from pounding nails for the restaurants oyster bar decking when he took a call from The Times, sounded excited about his latest venture. I also got the flank steak with truffle fries. There is a wine set and cocktail set available for the table if needed. Claimed. The Homeport, a staple of many Menemsha summers for the past 92 years, was back after a two-year hiatus, just in time for the flood of Fourth of July visitors. Best of luck, & were hoping you stay open in the off season, if there is such a thing! The two parties signed a purchase and sale agreement in April, allowing renovations to move ahead in advance of the summer season. The Oyster Bar -- wonderful selection and the young man/the shucker provided wonderful "bio" on the oyster options. It is a chocolate tart with a graham cracker crust topped with Fluff. For a family of 5 to spend $480 for dinner and not have one person say their food was great and have subpar service throughout the night, is very troublingMore, We have been coming to the Homeport for years and were looking forward to coming back to this beautiful location after the reopening. My key lime pie was white, not the proper yellow - and it wasn't worth eating. They have great memories of their 12 years of ownership, including that summer in 2011 when five sets of identical twins worked at the restaurant, Real Estate Confidential: Time to relax around the pool, Steamship website redesign reaches nearly $3 million, Real Estate Confidential: July price reductions, Islands first veteran housing project gets town support. So many of us have special memories that took place at this restaurant that has been an Island staple since 1930. I always ordered the same thing - smoked bluefish pate which came with a black olive and was served with crackers, the house salad with celery-seed dressing, a single boiled lobster, shoestring fries, and pecan pie for dessert, all for a bargain price. The Home Port restaurant, the long-standing Menemsha institution, has resumed operations under a new partnership between two longtime friends and Up-Island seasonal residents, a press release issued Thursday said. I am glad I knew and lived it, great memories. He decided that the Vineyard was where he wanted to be doing that. What are people saying about seafood restaurants in Martha's Vineyard, MA? But what I found in the reopened restaurant was a new menu - and some very interesting options! I am a big fried oyster fan and was very happy with these. One of our party had the steak, which was a 6 or 7 ounce seared flank steak with "truffled" fries. time. Some even have retail fish markets in Menemsha. Seth and I are committed for the long term, and look forward to helping make many Homeport memories for generations.. Dave Plath, Homeport sous chef Colin Hicky holds up one of the lobsters ready to be plated and delivered to a customer. 250 reviews Closed Now. Before our order, we had to get some oysters and shrimp from Quinn at the raw bar. I understand from conversations with the hostess and others that the whole staff is brand new due to just re-opening. There is a new ceiling, new recessed lighting, and new ceiling fans, but otherwise, it looks like the Homeport including the wall of fish. Will also note that we did not have reservations, and were treated very nicelyby both the hostess and our server. The new owners have some growing pains but the food was great, the setting amazing, but the prices simply too high for what you get. Thats up to Chilmark Im not counting on that, Woods said. Review. As such, I doubt Ill go here again and thats why this loses two stars. Plan to spend $100 a head AND bring your own adult beverages (there is a $15 corkage fee for every bottle of wine you open, but drink all of the beer and hard seltzer you want!) Remember it's BYOB. In recent years, however, the restaurant had failed to open, with owners citing staffing difficulties and the pressures of the pandemic. April 20, 2023 1 Homeport in Menemsha was ordered to halt construction. As noted, our server was nice, but young and overwhelmed. If you're in a hurry or with a big group order ahead or make a reservation, respectively. Where else would you have to sing Happy Birthday to Carly Simon? the homeport restaurant and oyster bar is thrilled to return to the up-island dining scene. Curious if there are even enough young Island kids around to hostess, wait tables, bus tables, man the line, wash the dishes. Looking forward to returning!!!!!!!! I'm very glad to hear the HomePort will be open again, but so far the menu and prices are not at all similar to the values and spirit of the traditional Homeport restaurant. It offers you the choice of an appetizer, entree, and dessert. At one point, a woman, we assumed a manager, walked over and asked how everything was, we replied that we really needed a bottle of water for the table. The clam and bass chowder my wife ordered is a thin broth primarily composed of potatoes. Me too! My wife got the fried oysters as an app - only 3 small but quite tasty oysters. For me, I said, I dont want to do anything I dont want to do, because I dont have to., The Homeport is a passion. The dessert options were all slices of pie, and everyone enjoyed theirs. (Anybody else recall Bil Baird playing bagpipes up and down the aisles?). thehomeportmv.com, Careers and Internships at Boston Magazine. It was an opportunity to continue a tradition and to expand on it. Traditional lobster boils have always been the staple at Home Port, and at $75 it's quite dear. Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . The bathrooms are fixed, for those upset about the comprised status of the previous ones, and while fans were added the room is not heated yet, so those going on colder days may be in for a bit of a chill. Our table also had salad, mussels (decent but not great) and steamers (also pretty good) At some point after 1930, when the Home Port opened on the slope overlooking Menemsha Harbor, it became not just a casual clam shack but an institution, a place that defined summer for Vineyard visitors. The Homeport has been a cornerstone of Menemsha's (small) dining scene since 1930, serving lobster dinners and local catch from a spot overlooking Menemsha Pond and Vineyard Sound. They loved it as much as we did.. I also got the flank steak with truffle fries. The decor hasn't changed, and the dress code is "come as you are," but the menu is now much more extensive - and expensive. I shudder to think of their service if more people make the mistake of coming. Traditional lobster boils have always been the staple at Home Port, and at $75 it's quite dear. My wife got the lobster which was also terrific. While its a bit of an odd way to approach a meal as a customer, if you are full after the meal youve already paid for the dessert so now you have to either eat it or take it to go (so dont make other dessert plans like Back Door Donuts). Management dropped by our table to check on things , all round service was great! In April of 2022, the plan really came into play. Such great news. For dessert, it had to be the Burnt Smores Pie more on that soon. . Chilmark Tourism . 18 Amazing Black-owned Hotels Around the World. Deserts were OK. With new owners and a new chef, the coastal, casual, up-Island vibe is the same but the menu has been modified with updated twists on New England classics. Pie Chicks Pies are offered in addition to The Homeport signature dessert, Burnt Smores Pie. Make no mistake- some folks misunderstand the menu and pricing- its not a fast food joint. Our waiter didn't seem to have any training, he was hard to find most of the time and we asked repeatedly for a new bottle of water ($10 be dammed), which never came. !More, I am very confused by this restaurant. The Homeport was going to be a reality. Menemsha was just looking like a little sad, you know? Mr. Woods told the Gazette by phone Thursday. Subscribe or become aFriend of the Vineyard Gazette and receive our free newsletters and free and discounted tickets to Gazette events along with our award-winning news and photography. The outside dining area is gorgeous, overlooking Menemsha pond. Ian Ridgeway and Casey Blum founded Martha's Vineyard Ocean Academy (formerly known as FUEL, or Foundation for Underway Experiential Learning) in 2016. Our waiter didn't seem to have any training, he was hard to find most of the time and we asked repeatedly for a new bottle of water ($10 be dammed), which never came. to the slow service to the meh food to the managers unwillingness to take any responsibility, this is a must miss.More, We were excited to go to the newly re-opened Homeport. SINCE 1930, THE HOME PORT RESTAURANT HAS SERVED TRADITIONAL AND INSPIRED MARTHA'S VINEYARD SEAFOOD FARE IN THE 300-YEAR-OLD FISHING PORT OF MENEMSHA. I got the quahogs which were sizable and delicious. The Homeport is known for its world-class sunsets, lobster dinners served in the "semi-rough," clam chowder, the original fried oyster, and fresh from Menemsha seafood and shellfish. We were lucky enough to sit down with Chef/Owner, Seth Woods, to learn about how this new Homeport came to be. Byob, awesome food, service with a smile and charming atmosphere . Seth Woods, co-owner of Homeport, is a well-known Boston chef and seasonal resident who wanted to get the Menemsha restaurant back in business. If only we could turn back time. The Barn Bowl & Bistro 334 reviews Closed Now American, Bar $$ - $$$ Menu . Home Port was shuttered during the Pandemic, and the prior owner finally sold the property to Boston restauranteurs at an impressive price. You can bet that this will be an evolution that may involve a la carte, lunch, and more. Lookout Tavern 839 reviews Open Now American, Bar $$ - $$$ Menu Loved the lobster roll Solo at the Lookout Tavern 3. Menemsha Fish Market 267 reviews Open Now Quick Bites, American $$ - $$$ Menu Chowder saves the day! It just seemed to make really good sense for us to hand it off to them, Mr. Nixon said. The fried fluke dish was exceptional. The . I made it once. We both decided to try the spicy lobster ah rolls. Another 45 mins for appetizers and then another 45 minsfor dinner. The restaurants continued closure inspired Mr. Woods, owner of Bostons Aquitaine Restaurant Group and a long time Home Port patron, to inquire after the business. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. But it's unacceptable for the price they are getting. Congratulations all around! Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Takeout, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront, BYOB, This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. But the Homeport was different. Adding a business to Yelp is always free. A little sliver. I was there on Day 2 and had the limited table experience. Looking forward to visiting. There was key lime available as I recall, but none of our party got that. 3 different types of, 512 North Rd, Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02535-1886. I rounded up because I really want the Homeport to succeed. 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