Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn

4.3

631 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Woods features the cuisine of Chef Galen Sampson—whose rustic, locally inspired, and incredibly flavorful dishes are driven by a sense of generosity and a respect for farmers and producers. Sampson, in partnership with the hospitality team led by his wife, will leave you feeling satisfied and completely taken care of. Whether you are dining alone, as a couple, or as a larger party with friends or family, enjoy the sophisticated, but down-to-earth, cuisine and service at Woods in coordination with wines from our carefully curated list.

Our restaurant offers a delightful night-out spot for couples and groups alike and features delicious dishes thoughtfully prepared with, when possible, sustainably sourced, on-island ingredients. The Menu provides a sampler as to what is served nightly, as it is subject to change.

We also have a private dining room perfect for special occasions and events. Please contact us at woods@lambertscoveinn.com for pricing and availability.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 422-8051
Website
https://lambertscoveinn.com/woods-restaurant-marthas-vineyard-fine-dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Galen Sampson
Private party facilities
We can accommodate both small and large private parties in our private dining room, main dining room, or bistro. Please email (events@lambertscoveinn.com) for inquiries.

Location
90 Manaquayak Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575
Neighborhood
Martha's Vineyard
Cross street
Off Lambert's Cove Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Public transportation stops 1/2 mile from the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lobster Bisque
rich lobster stock and a touch of cream, garnished with fresh lobster, shiitake mushrooms and asparagus
Lamb Borek
slow braised Allen Farm lamb, Moroccan spices, golden raisins & herbs, baked in phyllo; cucumber, lemon-dill yogurt
Bay Scallop and Fluke Escabeche
Martha's Vineyard Seafood Collaborative island seafood, marinated with lime, shallot & cilantro, yellow pepper-mango gastrique, sweet pickled red onion, ceviche foam, edible violas
Farmer's Market Grilled Vegetable Party
asparagus, radish & hakurei turnip and farmer's market veggies, creamy scallion 'mermaid' dressing, arugula chimichurri, hushpuppy croutons

Second

Ghost Island Farm Baby Kale & Arugula Salad
shaved Grey Barn cheese, fennel & radish, Dijon-horseradish Caesar-style dressing
Spicy North Tabor Farm Peace Greens
with Beetlebung Farm trout back lettuce, orange-rosemary roasted beets, shaved red onion, Grey Barn Bluebird cheese crostini, champagne vinaigrette, toasted oats, pumpkin seed, & almond crumble

Third

Boneless Beef Short Ribs
aromatic red wine braise, Grey Barn Farm Prufrock cheese grits, blackberry barbecue, frizzled onion
Pan-Roasted Breast of Duck
wild, brown & red rice, fresh peas, pickled apples, golden raisin demi glass
Grilled Swordfish
grilled summer succotash, sweet potato, avocado salsa verde
Pan-Roasted Chickpea Cake
with loads of garden basil, cilantro, parsley and cumin, cucumber-dill yogurt crème, grilled vegetables

Fourth

Flourless Chocolate Cake
mint infused whipped cream
Orange-Basil Crème Brulee
turbinado sugar crust
Key Lime Tart
graham cracker crust

What 631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
2.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Great for fine wines
Cape Cod and the Islands
Great for fine wines
Cape Cod and the Islands
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Woods at Lambert's Cove Inn offers a "magical" dining experience with "creative and delicious" cuisine in a "beautiful, peaceful" garden setting. Guests rave about the "warm welcome," "exceptional service," and "locally sourced" menu. While some find the prix fixe menu limiting, the "amazing atmosphere" and "farm-to-table" commitment make it a "must-visit" destination on Martha's Vineyard.

631 Reviews

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Tony
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate an anniversary dinner at the Inn, a wonderful four-course meal of oysters, lobster, braised short ribs, and sea bass. Everything was delicious, and we're excited to return. Below is a fuller review of the Inn itself: We had a wonderful time at Lambert's Cove Inn. We stayed one night for our anniversary. Upon arriving to the island, we received two messages from the staff via text. This was wonderful as it allowed us to request early check-in. When we got to the Inn, we were greeted by Galen and Anna. They informed us that we could check in early and gave us a tour of the Inn. The grounds are spectacular. We were very happy to have arrived early as it provided time to take a leisurely walk to the pond, through lush flowers and plans, and near the alpacas. The room was cozy and had a private balcony, which was lovely. The staff had left us a bottle of Prosecco for our anniversary. This little detail was amazing.
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Vicki
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Galen and Bridget and their team have done it again! Provided a delicious meal with the extra special touches that make coming back to Woods year after year a must for our family! The warm welcome, the amazing chowder, the best lobster puffs!, delightful salad, main courses cooked to perfection, and delicious desserts. And an amazing catalog of wines from which Bridget can so ably help you make a great choice! Thanks for another great dining experience!
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Glenn
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant. One of the best meals we’ve had ANYWHERE in the world. Worth a trip to Martha’s Vinyard for a meal here.
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Eric
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal in amazing setting. The garden was beautiful and the food even better.
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Rachel
New Orleans
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
All in all, the staff and the bottle of wine we ordered were the highlights. The food was disappointing. It was unimaginative, under seasoned (nothing was added), dry (salad was not properly dressed and the risotto was undercooked), and prefixed menu options were underwhelming. For the hype and cost, it was a huge letdown. Maybe it was an off night? We won't be coming back. There are too many other establishments, tried and true, that are closer and less expensive.
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Carolyn
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were celebrating our Anniversary with family. Every was great from food, to service and setting. The Woods is not like every other restaurant on the Vineyard. Well worth a visit.
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Morgann
Washington DC
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the cuisine greatly! Dining in the garden was a special treat. Our service left a lot to be desired in terms of attentiveness. Other than than, we enjoyed a nice meal in a beautiful environment
Woods at Lambert’s Cove InnResponded on August 21, 2024
So sorry to hear you did not feel adequately attended to. Our garden dining is a special addition we provide given the beauty of the setting, but it does ask a lot extra of our servers. We apologize if they did not attend to you as we strive to do at all times. Please try us again. Sincerely, Bridget
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JeffreyJ
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a definite go-to for us each year during our MV stay. The unique cuisine flavors even overshadow the spectacular presentation. This is, by far, the best restaurant on the island that we have experienced, and we never leave disappointed. Until next time!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous meal - or should I say meals, because the four of us all found our choices distinguished by brliliant flavors and lovely presentation. The meal was complemented by a lovely bottle of wine from The Woods cellar, a wine I look for but seldom find. The Woods presents a grat meal in a lovely setting, a combination not easily found anywhere, but particularly on the Vineyard/
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Eyana
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to try the Woods for the last dinner of our MV girls trip and it did not disappoint. The restaurant and surrounding gardens at night were absolutely beautiful and the food was delicious. It really fit our tropical/floral themed dinner party well. I was also amazed that we were able to get a same day reservation as I had cancelled our earlier reservation. A big shout out goes to the hostest with the mostest, Ms. Linda who was lovely and took us on a tour of the gardens. The summer fixed price menu was pricey but not bad for the amount of courses received. The food was delicious! The braised short ribs, lobster puffs and the lamb appetizers were big hits, as were the cocktails. The only complaint the party had was that the salads were under dressed and the desserts were good but cold. The taxi drive out there was overpriced ($80 for 6 people) but I don't blame the restaurant for that. All in all a beautiful dinner in a lovely restaurant.
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Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

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90 Manaquayak Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Off Lambert's Cove Road
Neighborhood
Martha's Vineyard
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Public transportation stops 1/2 mile from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Galen Sampson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://lambertscoveinn.com/woods-restaurant-marthas-vineyard-fine-dining/
Phone number
(508) 422-8051
Private party facilities
We can accommodate both small and large private parties in our private dining room, main dining room, or bistro. Please email (events@lambertscoveinn.com) for inquiries.

Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

First

Lobster Bisque

Lamb Borek

Bay Scallop and Fluke Escabeche

Farmer's Market Grilled Vegetable Party

Second

Ghost Island Farm Baby Kale & Arugula Salad

Spicy North Tabor Farm Peace Greens

Third

Boneless Beef Short Ribs

Pan-Roasted Breast of Duck

Grilled Swordfish

Pan-Roasted Chickpea Cake

Fourth

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Orange-Basil Crème Brulee

Key Lime Tart

What 631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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