The Red Cat Kitchen

New American restaurant · Dukes County

The Red Cat Kitchen

New American restaurant · Dukes County

6 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Highlights

At Red Cat Kitchen, you’ll find a cozy, art-filled space serving up creative, ever-changing New American dishes with a local twist, all just a hop from the ferry.

6 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 Get directions

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@infatuation

"Just thinking about this place makes us wish we were sitting at the bar with a summery cocktail in hand and food on the way. There’s a lot to love about this art-filled stop that’s mere steps from the Oak Bluffs ferry. The food is some of the most interesting on the island and the menu changes constantly—order the oyster pan roast that’s more of a creamy stew with oysters and bread for dipping if it’s available. The warm and friendly staff pours rock-solid cocktails too, and if you get there at the right time, snag a seat on their patio." - tanya edwards

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@eater

"The old building housing Red Cat Kitchen has been sold, but the restaurant will endure for 'decades to come.' Maintaining it is reportedly a priority for the new landlords. The building dates back to 1858 and used to house a restaurant called Zapotec, followed by Ken N’ Beck. When chef Ben DeForest took over the space in 2012, he renamed the restaurant Red Cat Kitchen after a restaurant he ran in the 1990s in West Tisbury. He and executive chef Max Rodegast serve an ever-changing menu of 'local-whenever-possible' cuisine." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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Kareem Alston-Rosales

Google

Excellent, excellent meal, the best we've had in Martha's Vineyard! The risotto was delicious, the brussel sprouts were fantastic. We had the halibut, the salmon, the pasta, all were really great. Really tasty cocktails as well. The service was awesome, the chef is a really cool and the inside has a nice casual vibe. If you come for drinks, check out the nook with the couch seats by the bar!

Gabriel Reyes

Google

Probably the best food I’ve had on the island. Wife got the short braised rib and I got the chicken and waffles. Everything came out hot and fresh. Espresso martini was great and my beers were cold. Service was just fine but it was Saturday so it was packed. Make sure to get a reservation the day before or in the morning! We will definitely be back, but like everything in MV be ready to drop $100+ on dinner

Kathleen McDonough

Google

We headed to the Red Cat Kitchen on the recommendation of some local friends. It was very homey inside and has an open kitchen you can see the owner Ben in his element. We started with sharing a Caesar salad which I did not snap a picture of sorry! It was yummy though. Hubby ordered the Reliable burger and crinkle fries from the bar menu. No picture of the burger he devoured it!! Ha! I ordered the RCK fried chicken that came with whipped potatoes and brussels sprouts slaw. Sorry I just started eating and forgot to snap a picture before I started! Everything was great and we were stuffed!! I also tried the strawberry lemonade which was so tart and yummy!! Hubby had a Sam Adam’s lager. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. We enjoyed our dining here!

Jessica Green

Google

I cannot express enough how much I am obsessed with the food at Red Cat Kitchen. I have been a loyal patron since day one, and every single time I dine here, I am blown away. The freshness of the seafood is unparalleled, and Chef Ben knocks it out of the park night after night. If you're in doubt about what to order, you simply cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. However, I must highlight the Brussels sprouts and Island Fresca dishes, as they are nothing short of pure magic. The Brussels sprouts are perfectly cooked, I don’t know how he does it. The Island Fresca dishes are bursting with vibrant flavors of Tomato, corn and basil. Pro tip: add the lobster. I cannot recommend Red Cat Kitchen enough. It deserves a perfect 10 out of 10 rating.

Steve Wright

Google

39 bucks for a piece of bone-in fried chicken on some lettuce. I was in MV for a whole week and ate at a lot of expensive places, but the food was always worth it. Didn't get good vibes from the wait staff either and just seemed to be a bit too much overall for the price.

Chris Amstutz

Google

A local recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. Did not have a reservation but got seats at the bar. Nice open layout to the restaurant. Spacious bar with a good selection of drinks and spirits. Kevin the bartender was very attentive in spite of being busy. Speciality old fashioned and Manhattan for cocktails. Both were very good. We ordered a couple of appetizers rather than meals. Highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts. Great flavor and enough to share. The Shrimp and Crab cocktail had a good flavor but not stellar. We were surprised how small the shrimp were especially at $28. I would not recommend the shrimp. Overall a great spot and would eat here again.

Amar Bryant

Google

My husband and I went to dinner for our anniversary. We were really excited because we went there on the night we got engaged and it was a wonderful experience. So we were excited to go back. The food was good but we were a little disappointed— the scallops were a little salty but the risotto was great. The gin cocktail was wonderful! Overall it was good — a little pricey.

Jennifer Ng'andu

Google

I thought this was a great, not outstanding meal. It really should have been the latter given the price point. Cocktails and the wine list were both creative. Apps - I would pass on the appetizers. We had oysters that were akin to a deconstructed poor boy. Oysters, watercress, tartar sauce and a shaved fancy cheese. Oysters were perfectly fried. Crab dip, while ultra creamy, felt like something you can pick up in most New England pubs. Mains - Mains were excellent. The short ribs and accompanying Black eyed peas were a favorite. Melt in your mouth tender short rib. The halibut special with lobster risotto was the taste of summer with large chunks of fresh lobster. The fried chicken well seasoned but got a little lost on the dish, though I could decide whether the watermelon arugula salad was off-putting or adorable. It did not do much for the dish. Service - our waiter took some time to get to our table. He was nice but did not do much more than get the order. I noticed because I had a visitor from another country and it was hard for her to navigate the drinks menu and he offered limited help. Anyhow, I would go again, I think it is delicious bit think there is room for improvement.