The Dunes at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort offers relaxed, oceanfront dining with sweeping views and fresh coastal cuisine. Arrive in style via a scenic water taxi cruise through Katama Bay or enjoy the ease of ample on-site parking. Helmed by Executive Chef Richard Doucette and featuring desserts from James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, The Dunes delivers an elevated yet approachable Vineyard dining experience.
Open May 15th – October 24th
Breakfast (Daily: 7:30-10 AM)
Poolside Lunch (Daily: 11:30 AM-3:00 PM)
Dinner (Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 5-9 PM)
Reservations become available 30 days in advance
(508) 627-3663 | dunesfb@winnetu.com
Join us for the Winnetu Food & Wine Experience, a celebration of island flavors and culinary creativity. This special event brings together acclaimed chefs, local purveyors, and fine beverage pairings for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and community by the sea.
Every evening, June 19th – September 12th
For The Dunes Dinner Guest: Cruise to dinner through beautiful Katama Bay on our spectacular Water Taxi to The Dunes. Leave from downtown Edgartown and enjoy a complimentary shuttle ride back into town after dinner with views over South Beach.
For Resort Guests: Enjoy a scenic cruise from the resort to downtown Edgartown for dinner.
Join us at the pool from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm for lunch at our poolside restaurant. Enjoy cocktails, frozen drinks, and a menu to complement this al fresco experience. Open to the public and guests alike!
Winnetu guests enjoy poolside service right to their lounge chair or cabana until 6:00 pm.
Got a Red Sox-loving dad you’d love to Celebrate this Father’s Day? Treat him to an unforgettable Father’s Day Brunch at The Dunes— featuring none other than Red Sox Hall of Famer and World Series Champion Jonathan Papelbon!
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views, warm sea breezes, and a gourmet brunch crafted by Executive Chef Richard Doucette and award-winning Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda — some of the finest cuisine on Martha’s Vineyard.
Every evening, June 19th – September 12th
Arrive at the Winnetu by 5:15 PM and start your evening with a one-of-a-kind ride through Katama aboard a vintage 1949 Chevy Maxim Fire Truck. This 10-minute scenic experience sets the tone for a memorable night, arriving just in time for your 5:30 PM dinner at The Dunes.
Every evening, June 19th – September 6th
Enjoy a relaxed evening at The Dunes while younger guests continue the fun.
Children begin dinner at The Dunes with family before heading to our supervised Kids’ Corner for games and activities, giving parents the chance to enjoy the rest of the evening at their own pace.
For ages 3+ (potty trained) through pre-teen.
Wednesday evenings, June 24th – September 2nd
Follow the sound of music down to the front lawn at the Winnetu and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Vineyard tradition that you and your family won’t soon forget. Offered for resort guests only on select dates each summer.
Make your Martha’s Vineyard wedding, event, or special occasion memorable and easy at the Winnetu. With three spectacular venues, two antique vehicles, and one gorgeous beach, a Winnetu event is unforgettable.
October 11-13
Join us Columbus Day weekend on Martha’s Vineyard with the Winnetu and Jefferson’s Bourbon! The festive weekend includes oyster farm tours, bourbon tastings, an oceanside clambake, lawn games, fudge sampling, and much more!
Chef Richard Doucette utilizes his passion, creativity and training to create dining experiences that exceed the expectation of each and every guest. He consistently pushes the boundaries of imagination to compose sophisticated yet approachable flavors with a modern twist.
His seasonal menu concepts consist of elegant dishes that showcase his relationships with local farms, harvesters and fisheries.
We invite you to enjoy Chef Richard’s contemporary coastal cuisine served in our oceanside dining room at The Dunes, Martha’s Vineyard.
Sofia Tejeda, born and raised in Mexico City, followed her passion for food and creativity upon moving to San Antonio. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio in 2017, she pursued a career as a pastry chef. Sofia gained experience at renowned establishments such as Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and worked as executive pastry chef at Mixtli and Hotel Emma. Sofia’s exceptional skills and dedication earned her a James Beard Foundation nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2022 and the title of Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef’s Association the same year and consecutively in 2023, in addition to being named Culturemap’s Pastry Chef of the Year in 2023. She currently serves as a Chef Ambassador for San Antonio’s UNESCO city of gastronomy designation, further establishing the city as a culinary destination.
October 11-13
Join us Columbus Day weekend on Martha’s Vineyard with the Winnetu and Jefferson’s Bourbon! The festive weekend includes oyster farm tours, bourbon tastings, an oceanside clambake, lawn games, fudge sampling, and much more!
Chef Richard Doucette utilizes his passion, creativity and training to create dining experiences that exceed the expectation of each and every guest. He consistently pushes the boundaries of imagination to compose sophisticated yet approachable flavors with a modern twist.
His seasonal menu concepts consist of elegant dishes that showcase his relationships with local farms, harvesters and fisheries.
We invite you to enjoy Chef Richard’s contemporary coastal cuisine served in our oceanside dining room at The Dunes, Martha’s Vineyard.
