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The Sidecar Cafe & Bar

16 Kennebec Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557
508-693-6261
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Ranked #4 of 33 restaurants in Oak Bluffs
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Concord, Massachusetts
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101 reviews 101 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We decided to have dinner here based on our Inn’s recommendation. Glad we did! We sat in high pub chairs at a small 2 person table. Waitstaff was pleasant and efficient, little slow at times but they were quite busy. We both ordered their tuna fish special wrapped in parchment paper with veggies – cooked perfectly, very delicious and well... More

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Ringoes, New Jersey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

Great place....loud but quirky...excellent food....top notch....a must visit....Worth the wait.... I would definitely go back again...friendly staff despite a small cramped eating area....cozy I guess!

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See 2 more reviews by Fitedoc for Oak Bluffs
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10 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

Sidecar was exceptional! After a week of wonderful meals on island, they certainly didn't disappoint. Their menu is limited, but the quality is high. My wife ordered Duck Breast with a blue cheese risotto, I had the scallops, and my daughter ordered the lobster mac. All three were exceptional - good portions, great presentation, and unique flavor combinations on the... More

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boston
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

Went for a double birthday celebration with friends. As others have mentioned, its a pretty small place, but loaded with character. We all enjoyed our food and drink. Service was appropriate - not exceptional, but not bad. The only kind of strange thing, was that there was a filled party room in the back that you had to walk thru... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

This visit was our third with some family members. There seemed to be a staffing issue the night that we went so the service was slow if at all. It also became very noisy. We being middle-aged women were not able to roll as easily with those two experiences so our overall enjoyment was diminished. The food at Sidecar is... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2012

The lobster mac and cheese is as good as they say it is. Caution on the soup . They use a big bowl, but skimp on how much is in it .

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Killington, Vermont
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

Went with friends, and had a great dinner. The drinks were delicious, and the Lobster Mac n Cheese was fantastic! My only complaint was that it was SUPER LOUD, so it was hard to have a conversation without having to yell across the table. Oh well!

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Dallas, Texas
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2012

We had only one dinner at the Sidecar, as it is a very small space and was fully booked other nights during Labor Day weekend. Would like to return and try the rest of the menu or the daily specials. The curd and the cured were interesting selections, and the goat cheese salad was an unexpected pairing with tender kale... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012

Try the Lobsta' Mac & Cheese! The food here is creative, and yummie! Very nice people, who truly care about their customers! Will definitely return!

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Brewster
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2012

Tried the Sidecar for a night out without the kids. Although the restaurant was very noisy, the appetizer of mussels we ordered was absolutely delicious and we were very much looking forward to our entrees. Unfortunately we were disappointed. The Lobster Mac & Cheese was passable, but a bit dry and nothing to get excited about. My wife had the... More

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