Edgartown in July

[efbake]

I am renting a house with friends in Edgartown for a week in July. We are looking for some good dining options and a good bar atmosphere preferably one that has an older crowd. We are willing to venture outside of Edgartown for a night or two but would prefer to stay local if possible. Thanks!

[Pegmeister]

You will find plenty of spots to enjoy when in Edgartown, although in July it will be hopping. The bar at the Harborview Resort is a wonderful spot to relax and have a drink in the lounge or dinner in the dining room. Afterwards take a walk over to the lighthouse across the street. Right in the center of Edgartown I like the Newes, although the bar is quite small and it may be difficult to score a seat. Right on the harbor there are two restaurants with outdoor dining (names escape me) but both were good for fried clams, oysters, or sandwiches and a few drinks on the patio. Head over to Oak Bluffs and there are many more options. I love Lolas on the Beach Rd between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs for southern seafood and their lounge has entertainment. Most places will have a crowd of mixed ages, and of the places I've mentioned you will probably find the lounge at the Harborview to be the most upscale and quiet. Lastly, take a look at movol.com for restaurant reviews.

[Bob Dobalina]

There was a recent thread on the Boston board on MV restaurants open in the winter - if you use the search function, you might find the discussion useful.

[efbake]

Thank you very much. I will check it out.

[Karl S]

I believe you should be posting this to the Southern New England board, is MV is definitely not within the Greater Boston area.

[efbake]

I have posted it there as well. I assume that there are people in the Greater Boston area that vacation on the VIneyard.

[Karl S]

I tend to think of MV as more NYers than Bostonians, and Nantucket the other way around.

[efbake]

Thank you for your opinion.