19 Raw Oyster Bar

I arrived at 8:00p and the place was really packed. It was a mad house! Not an enjoyable dining atmosphere for the price. Party of 1 so I ate at the bar. Ordered octopus and skirt steak (medium). Octopus was extremely overcooked (felt like leather) and my skirt steak was cooked from a range of burnt to rare 😳 (see photo). Initial thought was to return when I cut into the burnt end but the bartender informed me that its usually well-done on the ends and medium in the middle. A cut mid-middle was medium so I digressed, however the opposite end of my steak was rare 😳! Each cut of my steak became the running joke for the couple next to me. Complete contrast in food and service from years past. Also no longer accepts Amex (which they do not make you aware of until after you have dined 🤦🏾‍♀️).

Food is incredible and on an island where all the menus seem to clone one another, you won’t find these dishes anywhere else. The staff is amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. The VIBE is Creative, Fun and Delicious. I’d give it 10 stars if I could. Seriously, go here.

We arrived just before they closed down for an hour between lunch and dinner. Not once did we feel rushed. The entire staff was very friendly and accommodating. The large back door that opens to the patio was open as it was just a beautiful day!

That was a great experience, great service, delicious meal. A riding gem in the heart of Edgartown - MA. Visiting the town for the 4th July parade and for the fireworks.

It's my favorite restaurant on the island !!! The octopus and the shrimp with greets were very tasty. The service was also great!! I highly recommend this place !!

We ended up having lunch here two days in a row because it was that good. Frank is an incredibly entertaining host, and the lobster roll was the best I had on the island. The cocktails were excellent, and the wait staff was professional and courteous. We loved sitting outside both days. The only minor drawback is the bus stop right out front—but honestly, it adds some fun people-watching and shouldn’t deter you.

Attended a private celebration there and we had the back room. Food was delicious and displayed beautifully. We had more than enough food for our 15 person group. Staff was very attentive and accommodating. Still thinking about the lobster caviar sliders. Will definitely come for dinner when I’m on the vineyard.

I had the chance to dine at 19 Raw Oyster Bar and while a positive experience overall it was a tale of two dishes. A quintessential Martha's Vineyard dining experience, the space has a nice indoor/outdoor feel, what a spacious deck area to compliment the more intimate dining room. After grabbing a seat at the bar, I started off with the Pork Belly Mac and Cheese followed by the Shrimp and Grits. I can't stress enough how far apart these two dishes were in terms of execution. I won't spend much time on the Mac and Cheese because I feel it would do a disservice to the overarching quality of the restaurant. What I will say is that if you do order the Mac know that it skews heavy on the breadcrumbs and onion flavor profile. But for everything the Mac lacked, the shrimp and grits made up for. Perfectly charred shrimp are complimented with incredibly light grits and greens. The visual presentation is also as pleasing as the taste. Shrimp and grits are on a lot of menus but this is an execution that few can touch. 19 Raw Oyster Bar is a good time for the casual night out or the dinner with someone special. It's clear that the seafood is where they thrive and the Mac was a reminder that there is nothing wrong with sticking with what someone does best.