Gastropubs in Oak Bluffs

“This review is based on our experience having dinner in November 2023.The Sweet Life was a truly surprise, an amazing hidden gem in Oak Bluffs, MV. The kitchen is audacious, their dishes show a genuine desire to take risks and whoever is in charge is delivering.Portions are correct, enough. Every ingredient has a purpose, each one has its moment in the journey. The grilled octopus resembles an interpretation of the Spanish dish pulpo a la gallega. The ricotta cavatelli is like if you were eating pasta with a hint of key lime pie. The anchovies in the mafalde, shout here we are!, but just at the right moment. And then, at the very end, you think all is over, the chocolate budino blows your head off.The service is attentive, simple, gracious. The ambiance, just like you'd expect from a place like this in MV. There's a disconnection with the 3-star menu and the rest of the place (not a complaint! is more like a compliment). You don't need the up-scale snobby set-up to deliver a fantastic experience.“

“This was my first time going to Loud Kitchen. They had a bit of a limited menu I think because of the time of day I was there but that was fine because I wanted wings anyway! I ordered the small order of breaded wings with blue cheese and the medium heat Buffalo sauce on the side. Everything is clearly homemade. The “breading” was not like you get when restaurants take them out of the bag and put them in the deep fryer.It was almost like a dry rub with really nice seasonings. The blue cheese on the side was definitely not out of the bottle and clearly their personal take on it which I applaud because this is what confident chefs do. My favorite places are fine dining in a very unassuming place at inexpensive prices and these types of places are very far and few between. This is definitely it! Can not wait to go back!!“