Garden salad with roasted corn, cherry tomatoes and bits of lobster was tasty but too small.
They charge six dollars for bread and then if you order it they bring you more than two people can eat with lots of butter too cold to spread on it.
The airline chicken tasted pretty good, but it was on the dry side and you needed a steak knife to cut it. Came with a very small portion of green beans. I don't care for them over-cooked but these were slightly undercooked, to my taste. Even so, I would've appreciated a more decent-sized portion.
Before you get there, they repeatedly warn you via text that you can only have a table for 90 minutes and then your time is up. A well-run restaurant can usually get by without pushing this message so aggressively. Most people eat too fast and some people like to spend a couple of hours at dinner. It usually works out.
The prices were reasonable (except charging for bread). Waitress was attentive.
Will definitely look around for another restaurant in this wonderful town.
Date of visit: August 2023.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1
If you plan to visit Vinalhaven, make sure Dot & Millie's is open and you have a reservation. Because there is nowhere else decent to eat. You've been warned. We loved the food and atmosphere here. You'll get a strong vibe of islanders-come-first, tourists-can-be-tolerated. Perhaps they are not self-aware of their behavior. Don't let it wreck enjoying good food.
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3
First visit of the year and it seems even better than I remembered. Amazing chowder (and huge bowl!) and crab cakes with the sauce & greens. The mussles were so large and fresh and I was drinking even the broth. The short rib is so tender and delicious. But it's the rhubarb cosmo I can't stop thinking about. Wow. Great food.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
So, my first time here in Vinalhaven and Dot & Millie’s was recommended by a friend who’s visiting and came with his parents. They totally delivered. Ordered a salad (fresh) that came out VERY fast. We ordered the Spinach and Cheese Ravioli and Lobster Pasta—both were fresh and delicious. They close beginning of October (8th) until Memorial Day. Check them out!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Wow! My wife and I needed a great place to have a special meal together and Dot & Miie's didn't disappoint! The short ribs (essentially a pot roast) was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. My wife has Celiac and the staff were not only understanding and quick to assist with ordering to suit her needs, they were happy to bring her french fries as an App - DEDICATED OIL!! (a total rarity and why fries can suddenly become a special treat!). My lobster pasta was well prepared and very well balanced with the grape tomatoes. Due to an unexpected schedule situation, we enjoyed it so much we came back the next night for a repeat performance! My order arrived overdone, but our server (who was outstanding both nights!) got it squared away for us straight away - the food was good, the views were great, and the standout front of house team made both nights a perfect treat for us. We'll be back for sure next time motha and I can swing a date night!
A small but thoughtfully chosen menu with ample choices for vegetarian and carnivorous diners. Entrees were excellent, and desserts were unusual but delicious.
