| LOCATION |
27 Aquinnah Circle, Aquinnah MA 02535
| contact |
508-645-3867 // aquinnahshop@gmail.com
| hours |
***SPRING HOURS***
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Lunch
Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
*CLOSED ON TUESDAYS*
Dinner
Thursday - Sunday: 5:30pm - SUNSET
*SUMMER HOURS TO COME*
ABOUT US
We are proud to be a family owned and operated business in Aquinnah, also known as Gay Head, on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The Aquinnah Shop has been around for four generations. Our restaurant was founded in the mid 1940’s by Napoleon B. Madison, a member of the Wampanoag tribe and an esteemed medicine man & whaler. Napoleon passed the business on to his son Luther T. Madison and his wife Anne Vanderhoop. Today, Cully Vanderhoop (Owner) and son Jacob (Head Chef) continue the family tradition.
In the beginning, our shop sold sandwiches and required daily trips to the grocery store in Tisbury because Gay Head did not have electricity until 1951. We have come a long way and have since expanded our shop to have a full indoor and outdoor dining area. We now serve lunch and dinner daily and brunch on the weekend. Located at the top of the Gay Head cliffs, this is an incredibly unique location with a spectacular view. We hope you will join us to celebrate both the beauty of Aquinnah and the history of this special place.
OUR MENU
| APPETIZERS |
$12
Shrimp Cocktail
$12
Cup $7
/
Bowl $15
Clam Chowder
Cup $7
/
Bowl $15
$15
Fried Calamari
With your choice of marinara, tartar, or chipotle mayo
$15
$6
Stuffed Quahog
$6
$23
Fried Clams
$23
$16
Steamed Littlenecks
Olive oil, garlic, parsley, butter, grilled bread
$16
$14
Cod Cakes & Cole Slaw
$14
$16
Codfather
Two codfish cakes topped with pesto, tomato, melted mozzarella
$16
$16
Crab Cake & Cole Slaw
$16
$18
Spicy Shrimp
Sautéed in lemon-garlic-pepper sauce. Topped with pico de gallo, avocado, and chipotle mayo served with french bread
$18
$22
Lobster Crab Louie
Tossed with thousand-island dressing, layered with avocado, tomato, red onion, endive
$22
| SALADS |
Add grilled or blackened Chicken $5, Shrimp $10, or Swordfish $12 to your salad
$25
Lobster
Arugula, endive, mandarin oranges, avocado, red onions, lemon thyme vinaigrette
$25
$14
Caesar
Chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, white anchovies, caesar dressing
$14
$12
Garden
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
$12
| SANDWICHES |
$18
Grilled Swordfish Burger
Arugula, roasted red pepper, teriyaki glaze on a toasted ciabatta roll
$18
$15
Fish Burger
Fried fillet of fresh fish of the day on a potato bun with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce
$15
$7
Hamburger
Lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun.
$7
Add cheese for $1
$20
Lobster Cheeseburger
Grilled burger with lobster in a thousand-island dressing, L,T,O,P, american cheese
$20
$13
Grilled Chicken Breast
Arugula, tomato, balsamic, pesto, mozzarella on ciabatta
$13
$13
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast
Honey mustard, pickles, cole slaw on a brioche bun
$13
$12
Tuna Salad Sandwich
L,T,O,P on toasted ciabatta served with chips/Add melted cheese +1.00
$12
$25
Lobster Roll
Lobster meat mixed with mayo, served on a grilled brioche roll served with chips
$25
$20
Clam Roll
Fried whole belly clams, grilled brioche roll with tartar sauce and chips
$20
*L, T, O, P, = Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles
| FRIED PLATES |
Served with Fries, Lemon & Cocktail or Tartar Sauce
$22
Fish & Chips
$22
$24
Fried Shrimp
$24
$28
Fried Clams
$28
| SIDES |
$6
French Fries
$6
$7
Spicy Fries
$7
$7
Sweet Potato Fries
$7
$8
Hand-cut Onion Rings
$8
$8
Vegetable Skewers
$8
$3
Cole Slaw
$3
$5
Basket of Chips
$5
*All menu items and costs are subject to change at any time*
| APPETIZERS |
$12
Shrimp Cocktail
$12
Cup $7
/
Bowl $15
Clam Chowder
Cup $7
/
Bowl $15
$15
Fried Calamari
With your choice of marinara, tartar, or chipotle mayo
$15
$6
Stuffed Quahog
$6
$23
Fried Clams
$23
$16
Steamed Littlenecks
Olive oil, garlic, parsley, butter, grilled bread
$16
$14
Cod Cakes & Cole Slaw
$14
$16
Crab Cake & Cole Slaw
$16
$18
Spicy Shrimp
Sautéed in lemon-garlic-pepper sauce. Topped with pico de gallo, avocado, and chipotle mayo served with french bread
$18
$22
Lobster Crab Louie
Tossed with thousand-island dressing, layered with avocado, tomato, red onion, endive
$22
| SALADS |
Add grilled or blackened Chicken $5 or Shrimp $10 to your salad
$25
Lobster
Arugula, endive, mandarin oranges, avocado, red onions, lemon thyme vinaigrette
$25
$14
Caesar
Chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, white anchovies, caesar dressing
$14
$12
Garden
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
$12
| SANDWICHES & BURGERS |
Served with fries
$25
Lobster Roll
Lobster meat mixed with mayo, served on a grilled brioche roll served with chips
$25
$17
Fish Burger
Fried fillet of fresh fish of the day on a potato bun with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce
$17
$21
Lamb Burger
Caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic reduction, whipped feta on a brioche bun
$21
$14
8oz. Dinner Burger
Lettuce, tomato
$14
• Caramelized onions $1
• Sautéed onions $1
• Bacon $2
• Cheese: American/Cheddar/Feta/or Smoked Gouda $2
• Lobster with thousand-island dressing or butter $12
| DINNER ENTREES|
$26
Shrimp Scampi
Garlic, tomatoes, lemon, parsley, white wine over linguini, with parmesan
$26
$34
Aquinnah by Sea
Shrimp, scallops, lobster, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, tossed in a creamy wine sauce over linguini
$34
$36
Grilled Swordfish
Fried oysters, sour cream crushed red potatoes, arugula dressed in a bacon vinaigrette
$36
$38
8oz Filet Mignon
Mashed potatoes, asparagus, red wine shallot sauce
$38
$48
Surf & Turf
8oz. Filet mignon, lobster mashed potatoes, asparagus, grilled shrimp, red wine shallot sauce
$48
$25
Chicken Piccata
Lemon, tomatoes, capers, white wine, mashed potatoes, asparagus
$25
$32
Fresh Catch Swordfish
Blackened, seared, grilled, or fried with a choice of two sides
$32
| Fried Plates |
Served with french fries, tartar sauce, and cole slaw
$25
Fish
$25
$28
Shrimp
$28
$30
Clams
$30
$26
Oyster
$26
| SIDES |
$5
Mashed Potatoes
$5
$12
Lobster Mashed Potatoes
$12
$7 charge to add on to a meal
$5
Red Potatoes
$5
$6
Asparagus
$6
$5
Broccoli
$5
$8
Vegetable Skewer
$8
$6
French Fries
$6
$7
Spicy Fries
$7
$7
Sweet Potato Fries
$7
$8
Hand-cut Onion Rings
$8
$3
Cole Slaw
$3
$4
Bread + Butter
$4
$1.50
Grilled bread
$1.50
*All menu items and costs are subject to change at any time*
Serving brunch Saturday & Sunday 9:00 - 3:00pm
| ALL DAY BREAKFAST |
$12
Aquinnah Breakfast Special
Two eggs any style served with home fries and your choice of bacon, sausage links, or hash and toast
$12
Tomato & Basil Omelette 13
Fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella, toast
$14
Western Omelette
Onions, peppers, ham, cheddar, toast
$14
$14
Veggie Omelette
Sautéed onions, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, feta, toast
$14
$6
Breakfast Sandwich
One egg and cheese served with your choice of bacon or sausage links on a toasted English muffin or bagel
$6
$15
Tomahawk Special
Two codfish cakes topped with poached eggs, covered with salsa, and melted cheddar cheese
$15
$20
Spicy Shrimp & Eggs
Sautéed in lemon-garlic-pepper sauce. Topped with pico de gallo, avocado, and chipotle mayo served with French bread
$20
$11
Golden Belgian Waffle
$11
$12
Blue Corn Waffle
$12
$12
House French Toast
Thick sliced Portuguese sweet bread
$12
*Add to your Waffle/French Toast*
• Fruit Combo $5
• Whipped Cream $2
• Pure Maple Syrup $2
| BREAKFAST SIDES |
$4.50
Home Fries
$4.50
$6
Supreme Home Fries
Home fries covered with satéed broccoli, onions, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese
$6
$2
Toast
White, Whole Wheat, or Rye
$2
$5.50
Corned Beef Hash
$5.50
$4.50
Breakfast Meats
Bacon or sausage links
$4.50
| APPETIZERS |
$12
Shrimp Cocktail
$12
Cup $7
/
Bowl $15
Clam Chowder
Cup $7
/
Bowl $15
$15
Fried Calamari
With your choice of marinara, tartar, or chipotle mayo
$15
$6
Stuffed Quahog
$6
$23
Fried Clams
$23
$16
Steamed Littlenecks
Olive oil, garlic, parsley, butter, grilled bread
$16
$16
Crab Cake & Cole Slaw
$16
$22
Lobster Crab Louie
Tossed with thousand-island dressing, layered with avocado, tomato, red onion, endive
$22
| SALADS |
Add grilled or blackened Chicken $5, Shrimp $10, or Swordfish $12 to your salad
$25
Lobster
Arugula, endive, mandarin oranges, avocado, red onions, lemon thyme vinaigrette
$25
$14
Caesar
Chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, white anchovies, caesar dressing
$14
$12
Garden
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
$12
| SANDWICHES |
$18
Grilled Swordfish Burger
Arugula, roasted red pepper, teriyaki glaze on a toasted ciabatta roll
$18
$15
Fish Burger
Fried fillet of fresh fish of the day on a potato bun with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce
$15
$7
Hamburger
Lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun.
$7
Add cheese for $1
$20
Lobster Cheeseburger
Hamburger with L,T,O,P, topped with lobster salad in a thousand-island dressing, finished with american and smoked gouda cheese
$20
$13
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast
Honey mustard, pickles, cole slaw on a brioche bun
$13
$12
Tuna Salad Sandwich
L,T,O,P on toasted ciabatta served with chips/Add melted cheese +1.00
$12
$25
Lobster Roll
Lobster meat mixed with mayo, served on a grilled brioche roll served with chips
$25
*L, T, O, P, = Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles
| FRIED PLATES |
Served with Fries, Lemon & Cocktail or Tartar Sauce
$22
Fish & Chips
$22
$24
Fried Shrimp
$24
$28
Fried Clams
$28
| SIDES |
$6
French Fries
$6
$7
Spicy Fries
$7
$7
Sweet Potato Fries
$7
$8
Hand-cut Onion Rings
$8
$8
Vegetable Skewers
$8
$3
Cole Slaw
$3
$5
Basket of Chips
$5
*All menu items and costs are subject to change at any time*
DRINKS
We serve beer and wine at our restaurant. With the Aquinnah Town Law, you must have food while consuming alcoholic beverages.
We do not allow B.Y.O.B.
Are you interested in having an event at the Aquinnah Shop?
Please complete the form below.
RESERVATIONS
We only take reservations for dinner. Brunch and lunch is on a first come first serve basis.
Please call us at 508-645-3867 if you have any questions or special requests for your reservation.
Note: Outdoor dinner reservations are subject to rescheduling or cancellations due to adverse weather conditions.
Due to high demand demand, we cannot guarantee your first choice seating preference. We will do our best to accomodate your needs. Thank you for understanding!
We have eGift Cards available!
You can purchase an eGift Card by going to https://www.toasttab.com/the-aquinnah-shop/giftcards
(Physical gift cards are available at our restaurant. Please contact us for any questions.)