Detente

We arrived at the restaurant and were shown to a table that was upstairs and surround by children, we politely asked if we might be seated somewhere else. We were told that it would be a 45 minute wait. We suggested that we were uninterested in waiting 45 minutes and if there wasn’t the opportunity for a more suitable location then we would prefer not to dine there. We do not believe in this circumstance where we were indeed present for our reservation that we should be charged a cancellation fee. The hostess was very unhappy and seemed eager for us to leave…won’t be back!

Food was delish! We had the burrata panzanella salad, lobster ravioli, halibut, and bolognese. Everything was very fresh and delicious. We sat outside, which had heaters in case you got cold. The restaurant just needs to play some music outside as you could hear everyone’s conversation and it was a bit quiet and awkward outside.

My husband and I had a lovely anniversary dinner here with our 3 year old while vacationing in Edgartown. Food was delicious and service was great. I wish they had more than 1 high chair available, and a few options for children on the menu, but overall still a really great experience.

This place is a gem! Food very fresh and flavorful. It’s family owned and run and the service and presentation was equal to the quality of food. Food on the Vineyard in general is expensive but when you feel you get what you “paid” for it feels great. Highly recommend!

Established Martha’s Vineyard eatery. We sat at the bar where we enjoyed excellent service, delicious eats and relaxed yet elegant vibes. The lamb chops were tender and juicy, halibut was fresh and flaky. The appetizers were delicious! Large portions, fair prices.

A charming restaurant tucked away in the heart of Edgartown in Martha Vineyard. The food was prepared wonderfully, friendly service and comfortable atmosphere. The subtle flavors of the fresh seafood, crabs and lobsters were delicious. The potato roll was a favorite of our daughters as well as the halibut. The deconstructed s’mores was also a hit, If you’re in Martha’s Vineyard, make sure to make a desert and enjoy

Absolutely amazing restaurant! First off the service is the absolute best. We came here this past Tues for dinner. We had made a reservation online for indoor seating. Unfortunately there was a wait and we had to wait about 1hr to get a table. The hostess was very apologetic in having us wait but made us comfortable at the bar being it was a very chilly night. At the bar, the gentleman working was very nice. He had great recommendations for food and drinks and was over all very friendly. When we did get our table our food came pretty quickly. For starters we ordered the pork bolognese as well as the Spanish octopus. Both dishes were well prepared and tasted great. You won't be disappointed. For dinner we had the roasted halibut as well as the lamb rack. Again nothing short of amazing. The lamb was cooked perfectly and was so tender. Our server also threw in 2 additional sides because of the long wait time which we greatly appreciated. The service here is outstanding and they do care greatly for their patrons. Be sure to check them out if you are out in martha's vineyard!

Détente Restaurant was one of the places recommended by the Inn we were staying at. While walking around town, we found this restaurant hidden on a quiet street, Winter St. We made reservations for that night. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. For those that wished to eat outdoors, they had a canopy/ canvas covering to keep the rain out as the weather was a little inclement the week we visited the island. We opted for indoor dining. Lots of Wine options, only 4 drink cocktails and various beer options are available. We had a scallop appetizer followed by the main meal, Pork Chop for my husband and Crusted Cod fish for me. Both were excellent and the flavors, seasonings, and sauces were superb. This was one of the only restaurants on this island that served coffee which my husband appreciated. For dessert, we shared the chocolate torte that came with cherries and ice cream. Servers all wore masks. Excellent service by Miona. Nice quiet restaurant. Highly recommend this restaurant.