Alchemy of Edgartown, MA
Searching for a fine-dining experience in Edgartown, MA on Martha’s Vineyard? Look no further than Alchemy: a Bistro and Bar located at 71 Main Street. They describe their menu as “serving creative new American cuisine with French and Italian influence.” Chef Giordano Smiroldo and his team craft delicious dishes six nights per week (closed Wednesdays), starting at 5:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by phone (508-627-9999), or by clicking here.
Alchemy’s food receives rave reviews from diners. As of October 15, 2015, Alchemy’s diners have rated their meal experiences a 4.6/5. Diners often cite their outstanding food, extensive drink menu (Alchemy’s wine selection won a silver medal from Cape Cod Publications), and friendly and professional customer service. Reviewers also rave about the restaurant’s beautiful décor, with a bar and dining room on the first floor, and a dining room and lounge on the second floor. There is also outdoor seating available for warmer evenings, but availability is limited, and there is high demand.
Before you order your dinner, why not sip on one of Alchemy’s delicious cocktails? The drink menu boasts high-quality liquors mixed to perfection by Alchemy’s talented bartenders, and offered in generous portions. Patrick Ahearn recommends trying the Jaybird Swizzle: a tropical drink which serves four. If you’re seated at the beautiful downstairs bar, you can also order from a limited bar menu.
Edgartown visitors rave about Alchemy’s fine cuisine. Appetizers include a wide variety of dishes, ranging from a grilled asparagus and Jonah crab salad, to a local yellowfin tuna crudo, to a delicious beef tartare with hand cut pomme frites. Entrees and bistro fare offer the finest ingredients, including fresh seafood, in a menu replete with delicious options: roast half chickens, ribeyes, fried oysters with remoulade, and charred shishito peppers.
Once you’ve completed your meal, why not enjoy one of Alchemy’s fine desserts? Options include:
- Flourless chocolate torte: crème Chantilly, candied orange peel, and hazelnut brittle
- Sticky toffee pudding: Warm Mejdool date cake, vanilla ice cream, walnut crumble, toffee sauce
- Lemon pudding cake with blueberry sauce
- Alchemy’s sundae: vanilla and chocolate ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce, pineapple, brandied cherries, honey-roasted cashews, and bruleed marshmallow
Alchemy of Edgartown MA is one of Martha’s Vineyard’s finest restaurants. After a day wandering the island (perhaps on a lighthouse tour), why not sit down and experience fresh, high-quality food and drinks in a cozy, lively setting? Truly, this is one of Edgartown’s top dining experiences.
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