Behind the Bookstore Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Behind the Bookstore, a quaint dining gem nestled at 46 Main St, Edgartown, MA. This charming restaurant offers a diverse menu that masterfully blends fresh, local produce with culinary artistry. Start your meal with the Halibut Ceviche or the delightful Black Garlic Caesar Salad. For something heartier, try their scrumptious Avocado Toast or the elegant Seared Sesame Tuna.

Don't miss their buzzing Raw Bar, featuring exquisite Menemsha Spearpoint Oysters and Shrimp Cocktail, perfect for a shareable platter. The warm atmosphere, enhanced by friendly staff like Sam and Taylor, invites you to relax and enjoy your meal. Guests rave about the uniquely crafted drinks, such as homemade chai lattes, setting the scene for a memorable culinary experience. Whether you're here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Behind the Bookstore is truly an unforgettable destination.

Toasts

Avocado Toast

$18.00

Italian Toast

$22.00

Menemsha Spearpoint Oysters Dazen

Shrimp Cocktail

$19.00

Salmon Tartare

Raw Bar

Starters

Tomato Gazpacho

$14.00

Halibut Ceviche

$21.00

Black Garlic Caesar Salad

Morning Glory Farm Tomato Trio

Local Farm Salad M

$19.00

Seared Sesame Tuna

Halibut

Linguine & Lobster

$52.00

King Trumpet Mushrooms

Spring Chicken

120z Prime Ny Strip Steak

Mains

Sides

Roasted Beets, With Feta And A Lemon Mint Chimichurri

Shakshuka

Granola And Yogurt

Chef's Breakfast

Avocado Toast

Bacon Egg And Cheese

Avocado, Egg And Cheese

Breakfast

Espresso Based

Americano

Cappuccino

Cortado

Espresso

Latte

Mocha

Café Shakerato

Chai Latte

Chocolate Milk

Floater

Hot Chocolate

Iced Tea

Iced Mint Latte

Loose Leaf Tea

Lavander Latte

Matcha

Orange Thyme Latte

Thai Iced Tea

Turkish Coffee

Specialties

Tapas

Shrimp Cevice

Lobster Spring Rolls

Hummus Bowl

Chicken And Cheese Empanadas

Mixed Greens Salad

Chopped Salad

Salads

Sandwiches

Chicken Avocado

Avocado Toast

Grilled Cheese

Behind The Bookstore Beef Or Impossible Burger

Vegan Burger

Cheeseburger

Plt

Green Chicken Sandwich

Fried Grilled Cheese.12

Green Goddess Toast

House Salad.14

Lunch Menu

Cocktails

The Hemmingway Daiquiri

Ehind The Bookstore Mai Thai

John Steinbeck

Carson Mccullers

William Faulkner

Ian Flemming

Scott Fitzgerald

Raymond Chandler

Oscar Wilde

Herman Melville

Mark Twain

Edgar Allen Poe

Love & Wrestling

Fly Away Ipa

Cymbals Pale Ale

Everything Whale Be Alright

Beach Please Golden Ale

Summer Ale Witbier

Crispy Business Kolsch

Beer

Dessert Wine

Graham's Tawny Porto 10 Year

Castelnau De Luduiraut

Casa Dragones

Tequila Ocho Reposado

Herradura Ultra

Vago Elote Mezcal

Tequila Flight

All Day Brunch

Avocado Toast

$16.00

Lox Bagel

$18.00

Avocado Salad

$16.00

Shakshuka

$20.00

Btb Granola

$16.00

Cape Cod Bagels

$5.00

Cheeseburger

$18.00

Grilled Cheese

$14.00

Btb Spicy Bloody Mary

Matcha Martini

The Spritz

Cucumber Collins

Hibiscus Mocktail

$9.00

Brunch Cocktails

Others

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

Pour Over Coffee

Saffron Latte Iced

Fruit Compote

Basil