Inside the Menu

At The Black Dog Tavern, the menu offers a balanced mix of classic American flavors with a focus on fresh, hearty dishes that feel right at home any time of day. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or settling in for a casual dinner, you’ll find something satisfying. Start your morning with comforting options like their take on French toast or savory hashes, paired perfectly with a rich cup of coffee. As the day goes on, the menu shifts towards coastal favorites such as creamy chowders, crab cakes, and the iconic lobster roll. Lighter fare like salads provides a refreshing choice for those seeking something less heavy, while the variety of fish dishes blends tradition with a bit of a twist. Guests often move from breakfast classics to enjoying a chilled frosty beer alongside fish and chips or fish tacos later in the day, making for a well-rounded dining experience suited to different tastes and tempos.

Menu Sections (244)

  1. How The West Really Won – Onion, green pepper, jalapeno, ham and cheddar scramble

  2. Charley On The Fence – Mushroom, onion, bacon, and cheddar omelet

  3. Happy Heff – Tomatoes, spinach, mushroom, and cheddar scramble

  4. Green Monster – Asparagus, broccoli, spinach, and cheddar scramble

  5. Loretta – Two eggs any style served with choice of meat and potatoes

  6. Prairie Dog Scramble – Skirt steak, onions, and green peppers

  1. K.C. Goes To Oz – French toast with fresh berries and granola – $17.00

  2. Corned Beef Hash And Eggs – Our house made hash served with two poached eggs, potatoes, and choice of toast

  3. Thank Georges Bank – Our famous cod cakes served with two poached eggs, topped with hollandaise, served with potatoes and choice of toast

  4. Not So Classic Benny – Thick cut smokehouse ham topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise, served with potatoes – $18.00

  5. Burrito Suavo – Tomatoes, cheddar scramble, and avocado folded into a tortilla, topped with salsa, cheddar cheese, and sour cream – $18.00

  6. Breakfast Sandwich – Soft scrambled egg, bacon, cheese, brioche roll, potatoes – $12.00

  7. One Sweet World – Two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs any style, bacon and sausage – $18.00

  1. Cinnamon Roll – Cinnamon Sugar Swirls, cinnamon roll icing – $16.00

  2. Strawberry Cheesecake – Crushed Graham crackers, fresh Strawberries, whipped cream – $17.00

  3. Blueberry – Classic blueberry on blueberry – $17.00

  4. Cheddar And Scallion – Not Everything in Life Needs to be Sweet! Our famous pancakes mixed with cheddar, scallions and topped with sour cream – $15.00

  5. BD World Famous Pancakes (2) – $15.00

  1. Bacon – $6.00

  2. Sausage – $6.00

  3. BD Granola – $7.00

  4. Breakfast Potatoes – $6.00

  5. Toast – $4.00

  6. Fresh Fruit – $9.00

  7. Single Pancake – $8.00

  8. Single French Toast – $8.00

  9. Hash – $9.00

  1. French Toast Sticks – $9.00

  2. Kiddie Stack Of Pancakes – $10.00

  3. Egg & Cheese Quesadilla – $8.00

  4. Sausage, Egg, And Cheese Rolls – $11.00

  5. One Egg Any Style With Potatoes And Fruit – $9.00

  1. How The West Really Won – Onion, green pepper, jalapeno, ham and cheddar scramble

  2. Charley On The Fence – Mushroom, onion, bacon, and cheddar omelet

  3. Happy Heff – Tomatoes, spinach, mushroom, and cheddar scramble

  4. Green Monster – Asparagus, broccoli, spinach, and cheddar scramble

  5. Loretta – Two eggs any style served with choice of meat and potatoes

  6. Prairie Dog Scramble – Skirt steak, onions, and green peppers

  1. K.C. Goes To Oz – French toast with fresh berries and granola – $17.00

  2. Corned Beef Hash And Eggs – Our house made hash served with two poached eggs, potatoes, and choice of toast

  3. Thank Georges Bank – Our famous cod cakes served with two poached eggs, topped with hollandaise, served with potatoes and choice of toast

  4. Not So Classic Benny – Thick cut smokehouse ham topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise, served with potatoes – $18.00

  5. Burrito Suavo – Tomatoes, cheddar scramble, and avocado folded into a tortilla, topped with salsa, cheddar cheese, and sour cream – $18.00

  6. Breakfast Sandwich – Soft scrambled egg, bacon, cheese, brioche roll, potatoes – $12.00

  7. One Sweet World – Two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs any style, bacon and sausage – $18.00

  1. Cinnamon Roll – Cinnamon Sugar Swirls, cinnamon roll icing – $16.00

  2. Strawberry Cheesecake – Crushed Graham crackers, fresh Strawberries, whipped cream – $17.00

  3. Blueberry – Classic blueberry on blueberry – $17.00

  4. Cheddar And Scallion – Not Everything in Life Needs to be Sweet! Our famous pancakes mixed with cheddar, scallions and topped with sour cream – $15.00

  5. BD World Famous Pancakes (2) – $15.00

  1. Bacon – $6.00

  2. Sausage – $6.00

  3. BD Granola – $7.00

  4. Breakfast Potatoes – $6.00

  5. Toast – $4.00

  6. Fresh Fruit – $9.00

  7. Single Pancake – $8.00

  8. Single French Toast – $8.00

  9. Hash – $9.00

  1. French Toast Sticks – $9.00

  2. Kiddie Stack Of Pancakes – $10.00

  3. Egg & Cheese Quesadilla – $8.00

  4. Sausage, Egg, And Cheese Rolls – $11.00

  5. One Egg Any Style With Potatoes And Fruit – $9.00

  1. Classic Chowder – $12.00

  2. Onion Rings – Beer-Battered onion rings served with Buffalo Ranch – $15.00

  3. Chicken Wings – Our house made wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with Blue Cheese dressing – $17.00

  4. Chicken Tenders – Fried tenders tossed with choice of sauce, served with ranch – $18.00

  5. Jalapeno Popper Puffs – Your favorite Jalapeno Poppers served in a delicate puff pastry – $16.00

  6. Spinach Artichoke Dip – Served with Zaatar Pita Chips – $18.00

  7. Drunken Sailor Shrimp – Shrimp in a garlic-butter beer sauce with a spicy kick, served with a side of toasted bread – $18.00

  1. Harvest Salad – Roasted sweet potato and carrots, goat cheese, walnuts, apples, mixed greens, with lemon thyme vinaigrette – $18.00

  2. Caesar Salad – Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese – $17.00

  3. Vineyard Cobb Salad – Bacon, egg, onion, avocado, tomato, Blue cheese, mixed greens with house vinaigrette – $18.00

  4. House Salad – Cucumbers, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, croutons, mixed greens, choice of dressing – $15.00

  1. Killer Turkey Club – Bacon, lettuce, mayo, tomato, avocado, ham, turkey, on sourdough – $17.00

  2. Tuna Melt – Tuna salad, Swiss cheese, on sourdough – $15.00

  3. Vegging Out – Roasted pepper cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, sprouts, pickled red onion, on sourdough – $14.00

  4. Chicken Romesco – Romesco aioli, crispy chicken, dressed greens, avocado, on artisan bread – $19.00

  5. Reuben – Pastrami, Swiss, thousand island, sauerkraut, on marble rye – $18.00

  6. Steak Sandwich – Arugula, citrus Cajun aioli, crispy red onion, grilled skirt steak, Swiss cheese, on artisan bread – $24.00

  7. Fish And Chips – Tartar sauce, lemon, coleslaw, French fries – $29.00

  8. Smash Burger – Wagyu beef patty topped with our secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a brioche roll – $28.00

  9. Moules Frites – Mussels, garlic, white wine, and Chorizo served with a side of parmesan fries – $24.00

  10. Steak Tips – Teriyaki marinated steak tips served with mashed potatoes and broccoli – $33.00

  11. Garlic And Herb Panko Cod – Garlic and herb panko, Cod, mashed potato, Beurre Blanc, spinach – $33.00

  1. Kids Pasta With Butter – $11.00

  2. Kids Cheesburger – $11.00

  3. Kids Chicken Fingers – $11.00

  4. Kids Hot Dog – $11.00

  5. Kids Grilled Cheese – $11.00

  6. Kids Mac & Cheese – $11.00

  1. Mac And Cheese – $9.00

  2. Steamed Broccoli – $9.00

  3. Asparagus – $8.00

  4. House Coleslaw – $6.00

  5. Sauteed Spinach – $7.00

  6. French Fries – $7.00

  1. Classic Chowder – $12.00

  2. Onion Rings – Beer-Battered onion rings served with Buffalo Ranch – $15.00

  3. Chicken Wings – Our house made wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with Blue Cheese dressing – $17.00

  4. Chicken Tenders – Fried tenders tossed with choice of sauce, served with ranch – $18.00

  5. Jalapeno Popper Puffs – Your favorite Jalapeno Poppers served in a delicate puff pastry – $16.00

  6. Spinach Artichoke Dip – Served with Zaatar Pita Chips – $18.00

  7. Drunken Sailor Shrimp – Shrimp in a garlic-butter beer sauce with a spicy kick, served with a side of toasted bread – $18.00

  1. Harvest Salad – Roasted sweet potato and carrots, goat cheese, walnuts, apples, mixed greens, with lemon thyme vinaigrette – $18.00

  2. Caesar Salad – Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese – $17.00

  3. Vineyard Cobb Salad – Bacon, egg, onion, avocado, tomato, Blue cheese, mixed greens with house vinaigrette – $18.00

  4. House Salad – Cucumbers, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, croutons, mixed greens, choice of dressing – $15.00

  1. Killer Turkey Club – Bacon, lettuce, mayo, tomato, avocado, ham, turkey, on sourdough – $17.00

  2. Tuna Melt – Tuna salad, Swiss cheese, on sourdough – $15.00

  3. Vegging Out – Roasted pepper cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, sprouts, pickled red onion, on sourdough – $14.00

  4. Chicken Romesco – Romesco aioli, crispy chicken, dressed greens, avocado, on artisan bread – $19.00

  5. Reuben – Pastrami, Swiss, thousand island, sauerkraut, on marble rye – $18.00

  6. Steak Sandwich – Arugula, citrus Cajun aioli, crispy red onion, grilled skirt steak, Swiss cheese, on artisan bread – $24.00

  7. Fish And Chips – Tartar sauce, lemon, coleslaw, French fries – $29.00

  8. Smash Burger – Wagyu beef patty topped with our secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a brioche roll – $28.00

  9. Moules Frites – Mussels, garlic, white wine, and Chorizo served with a side of parmesan fries – $24.00

  10. Steak Tips – Teriyaki marinated steak tips served with mashed potatoes and broccoli – $33.00

  11. Garlic And Herb Panko Cod – Garlic and herb panko, Cod, mashed potato, Beurre Blanc, spinach – $33.00

  1. Kids Pasta With Butter – $11.00

  2. Kids Cheesburger – $11.00

  3. Kids Chicken Fingers – $11.00

  4. Kids Hot Dog – $11.00

  5. Kids Grilled Cheese – $11.00

  6. Kids Mac & Cheese – $11.00

  1. Mac And Cheese – $9.00

  2. Steamed Broccoli – $9.00

  3. Asparagus – $8.00

  4. House Coleslaw – $6.00

  5. Sauteed Spinach – $7.00

  6. French Fries – $7.00

  1. Classic Chowder – $12.00

  2. Onion Rings – Beer-Battered onion rings served with Buffalo Ranch – $15.00

  3. Chicken Wings – Our house made wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with Blue Cheese dressing – $17.00

  4. Chicken Tenders – Fried tenders tossed with choice of sauce, served with ranch – $18.00

  5. Jalapeno Popper Puffs – Your favorite Jalapeno Poppers served in a delicate puff pastry – $16.00

  6. Spinach Artichoke Dip – Served with Zaatar Pita Chips – $18.00

  7. Drunken Sailor Shrimp – Shrimp in a garlic-butter beer sauce with a spicy kick, served with a side of toasted bread – $18.00

  1. Harvest Salad – Roasted sweet potato and carrots, goat cheese, walnuts, apples, mixed greens, with lemon thyme vinaigrette – $18.00

  2. Caesar Salad – Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese – $17.00

  3. Vineyard Cobb Salad – Bacon, egg, onion, avocado, tomato, Blue cheese, mixed greens with house vinaigrette – $18.00

  4. House Salad – Cucumbers, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, croutons, mixed greens, choice of dressing – $15.00

  1. Killer Turkey Club – Bacon, lettuce, mayo, tomato, avocado, ham, turkey, on sourdough – $17.00

  2. Tuna Melt – Tuna salad, Swiss cheese, on sourdough – $15.00

  3. Vegging Out – Roasted pepper cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, sprouts, pickled red onion, on sourdough – $14.00

  4. Chicken Romesco – Romesco aioli, crispy chicken, dressed greens, avocado, on artisan bread – $19.00

  5. Reuben – Pastrami, Swiss, thousand island, sauerkraut, on marble rye – $18.00

  6. Steak Sandwich – Arugula, citrus Cajun aioli, crispy red onion, grilled skirt steak, Swiss cheese, on artisan bread – $24.00

  7. Fish And Chips – Tartar sauce, lemon, coleslaw, French fries – $29.00

  8. Smash Burger – Wagyu beef patty topped with our secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a brioche roll – $28.00

  9. Moules Frites – Mussels, garlic, white wine, and Chorizo served with a side of parmesan fries – $24.00

  10. Steak Tips – Teriyaki marinated steak tips served with mashed potatoes and broccoli – $33.00

  11. Garlic And Herb Panko Cod – Garlic and herb panko, Cod, mashed potato, Beurre Blanc, spinach – $33.00

  1. Kids Pasta With Butter – $11.00

  2. Kids Cheesburger – $11.00

  3. Kids Chicken Fingers – $11.00

  4. Kids Hot Dog – $11.00

  5. Kids Grilled Cheese – $11.00

  6. Kids Mac & Cheese – $11.00

  1. Mac And Cheese – $9.00

  2. Steamed Broccoli – $9.00

  3. Asparagus – $8.00

  4. House Coleslaw – $6.00

  5. Sauteed Spinach – $7.00

  6. French Fries – $7.00

  1. Classic Chowder – $12.00

  2. Onion Rings – Beer-Battered onion rings served with Buffalo Ranch – $15.00

  3. Chicken Wings – Our house made wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with Blue Cheese dressing – $17.00

  4. Chicken Tenders – Fried tenders tossed with choice of sauce, served with ranch – $18.00

  5. Jalapeno Popper Puffs – Your favorite Jalapeno Poppers served in a delicate puff pastry – $16.00

  6. Spinach Artichoke Dip – Served with Zaatar Pita Chips – $18.00

  7. Drunken Sailor Shrimp – Shrimp in a garlic-butter beer sauce with a spicy kick, served with a side of toasted bread – $18.00

  1. Harvest Salad – Roasted sweet potato and carrots, goat cheese, walnuts, apples, mixed greens, with lemon thyme vinaigrette – $18.00

  2. Caesar Salad – Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese – $17.00

  3. Chopped Cobb Salad – Bacon, egg, onion, avocado, tomato, Blue cheese, mixed greens with house vinaigrette – $18.00

  4. House Salad – Cucumbers, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, croutons, mixed greens, choice of dressing – $15.00

  1. Beef, Guinness, And Mushroom Pot Pie – Beef, Guinness, mushroom gravy, mashed potato – $30.00

  2. Steak Tips – Teriyaki marinated served with mashed potatoes and broccoli – $34.00

  3. Rosemary Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Chicken – Apple Cider braised half chicken, roasted potatoes, and spinach – $33.00

  4. Fish And Chips – Tartar sauce, lemon, coleslaw, French fries – $30.00

  5. Panko Cod – 8oz Cod, mashed potato, spinach, Beurre Blanc – $34.00

  6. Roasted Salmon – Salmon, leeks, green goddess dressing, mashed potato – $35.00

  7. Butternut Squash Ravioli – With brown butter, sage, pepitas, arugula – $23.00

  8. Sausage Broccoli Cavatelli – Chorizo, sweet sausage, broccoli, lemon, Cavatelli, parmesan – $25.00

  9. Cipolla Carmalizzata – Creamy caramelized onion sauce, chicken, linguine, chili crisp – $24.00

  10. Steak Frites – Skirt steak, chimichurri, French fries, and spinach – $33.00

  11. Smash Burger – Wagyu beef patty topped with our secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a brioche roll – $28.00

  1. Mac And Cheese – $9.00

  2. Steamed Broccoli – $9.00

  3. Asparagus – $8.00

  4. House Coleslaw – $6.00

  5. Sauteed Spinach – $7.00

  6. French Fries – $7.00

  1. Kids Pasta With Butter – $11.00

  2. Kids Cheesburger – $11.00

  3. Kids Chicken Fingers – $11.00

  4. Kids Hot Dog – $11.00

  5. Kids Grilled Cheese – $11.00

  6. Kids Mac & Cheese – $11.00

  1. Classic Chowder – $12.00

  2. Onion Rings – Beer-Battered onion rings served with Buffalo Ranch – $15.00

  3. Chicken Wings – Our house made wings tossed in your choice of sauce, served with Blue Cheese dressing – $17.00

  4. Chicken Tenders – Fried tenders tossed with choice of sauce, served with ranch – $18.00

  5. Jalapeno Popper Puffs – Your favorite Jalapeno Poppers served in a delicate puff pastry – $16.00

  6. Spinach Artichoke Dip – Served with Zaatar Pita Chips – $18.00

  7. Drunken Sailor Shrimp – Shrimp in a garlic-butter beer sauce with a spicy kick, served with a side of toasted bread – $18.00

  1. Harvest Salad – Roasted sweet potato and carrots, goat cheese, walnuts, apples, mixed greens, with lemon thyme vinaigrette – $18.00

  2. Caesar Salad – Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese – $17.00

  3. Chopped Cobb Salad – Bacon, egg, onion, avocado, tomato, Blue cheese, mixed greens with house vinaigrette – $18.00

  4. House Salad – Cucumbers, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, croutons, mixed greens, choice of dressing – $15.00

  1. Beef, Guinness, And Mushroom Pot Pie – Beef, Guinness, mushroom gravy, mashed potato – $30.00

  2. Steak Tips – Teriyaki marinated served with mashed potatoes and broccoli – $34.00

  3. Rosemary Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Chicken – Apple Cider braised half chicken, roasted potatoes, and spinach – $33.00

  4. Fish And Chips – Tartar sauce, lemon, coleslaw, French fries – $30.00

  5. Panko Cod – 8oz Cod, mashed potato, spinach, Beurre Blanc – $34.00

  6. Roasted Salmon – Salmon, leeks, green goddess dressing, mashed potato – $35.00

  7. Butternut Squash Ravioli – With brown butter, sage, pepitas, arugula – $23.00

  8. Sausage Broccoli Cavatelli – Chorizo, sweet sausage, broccoli, lemon, Cavatelli, parmesan – $25.00

  9. Cipolla Carmalizzata – Creamy caramelized onion sauce, chicken, linguine, chili crisp – $24.00

  10. Steak Frites – Skirt steak, chimichurri, French fries, and spinach – $33.00

  11. Smash Burger – Wagyu beef patty topped with our secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a brioche roll – $28.00

  1. Mac And Cheese – $9.00

  2. Steamed Broccoli – $9.00

  3. Asparagus – $8.00

  4. House Coleslaw – $6.00

  5. Sauteed Spinach – $7.00

  6. French Fries – $7.00

  1. Kids Pasta With Butter – $11.00

  2. Kids Cheesburger – $11.00

  3. Kids Chicken Fingers – $11.00

  4. Kids Hot Dog – $11.00

  5. Kids Grilled Cheese – $11.00

  6. Kids Mac & Cheese – $11.00

  1. Carrot Cake – Fresh shredded carrots, crunchy walnuts then frosted with our traditional cream cheese frosting – $9.00

  2. Blackout – Dense chocolate cake, layered with a rich fudge and honey flavored chocolate icing, topped with cubes of chocolate cake and dusted with powdered sugar – $10.00

  3. Mousse Bomb – White Milk and Dark chocolate mousses draped in dark chocolate ganache resting on chocolate cake – $10.00

  4. Fudge Bottom – $9.00

  5. Peanut Butter Pie – $9.00

  1. Carrot Cake – Fresh shredded carrots, crunchy walnuts then frosted with our traditional cream cheese frosting – $9.00

  2. Blackout – Dense chocolate cake, layered with a rich fudge and honey flavored chocolate icing, topped with cubes of chocolate cake and dusted with powdered sugar – $10.00

  3. Mousse Bomb – White Milk and Dark chocolate mousses draped in dark chocolate ganache resting on chocolate cake – $10.00

  4. Fudge Bottom – $9.00

  5. Peanut Butter Pie – $9.00

How This Menu Feels

Dining at The Black Dog Tavern feels like coming home to a comforting, familiar embrace. The menu invites a relaxed yet lively pace—whether you’re savoring a solo breakfast, sharing plates with family, or grabbing a quick bite on the go. Each dish carries a warmth that complements the cozy, historic setting, encouraging moments of connection amid casual conversations. There’s a balance between indulgent comfort and fresh local flavors that makes every meal feel thoughtfully crafted. It’s the kind of place where time stretches just right, letting you unwind while enjoying a meal that’s both satisfying and memorable.

Menu Questions

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Where This Food Place Lives

20 Beach Street Extension, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, United States

+1 508-693-9223