Same View, New Outlook

Dinner for two at the top of the Edgartown lighthouse - the perfect engagement, wedding or anniversary event.

Watching the sun set over Edgartown harbor as you enjoy dinner for two in a private dining room (inside a lighthouse!); could your Martha's Vineyard evening get any more romantic? Now, thanks to the MV Historical Society and the Harbor View Hotel & Resort, this evening of a lifetime is a reality. The museum recently opened the Edgartown lighthouse to the public and the Harbor View is offering the opportunity to hold an intimate dinner inside the observation deck with a chef preparing your meal at the table for the ultimate spoil-someone-you-love night on the Vineyard.

And that's just the kind of unique and memorable dining experience that the new owners of the Harbor View Hotel and Resort are hoping to provide guests of the new restaurant Water Street and newly expanded, more casual bar Henry's. According to Alexandra Zullo, the Director of Marketing, "We are enhancing our resort to reflect the casual elegance that is the history of the Harbor View." Both venues will offer innovative "grazing" menus with a focus on local ingredients and a reliance literally on the catch or the pick of the day for the freshest, healthiest options outside of hooking or growing your own.

While the view remains one of the best on the island, the winter renovation has focused on playing up the hotel's namesake even more. New floor to ceiling windows in the restaurant will allow maximum light and exposure, while the eye-level panels are pane-less for an uninterrupted view. The decor will be a natural extension of the panorama - with soft, light colors and a contemporary nautical theme that will blend seamlessly with the similarly refreshed look of the lobby.

Henry's has brightened up the look and menu of the Harbor View's historic bar and gathering spot. Grab a drink or a nosh and enjoy the view from the cozy bar or head outdoors to dine (or sip) al fresco on the hotel's spacious wrap-around porch.

Henry's Bar is now open for lunch and dinner daily. Water Street serves dinner nightly, and will also relaunch the famed Sunday Brunch Buffet on June 29th. It's not to be missed and should be a required item on any Vineyard itinerary.