The best restaurants in Nantucket
41 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Galley Beach
RestaurantsFor days when you want brunch that feels like a mini vacation without leaving the island, Galley Beach delivers refined New American…
Galley Beach
RestaurantsSurfside Taco Stand
RestaurantsTacos, margaritas & more are served cafeteria-style in a casual, colorful destination.
Surfside Taco Stand
RestaurantsCru
RestaurantsStylish hot spot, right on the water, offers expansive raw bar options & cooked seafood fare.
Cru
RestaurantsBlack-Eyed Susan's
RestaurantsPopular for breakfast, this down-to-earth New American eatery also offers BYOB-friendly dinners.
Black-Eyed Susan's
RestaurantsThe Boarding House
RestaurantsLocally focused spot with patio & chic bar offering New American fare, many wines & weekend brunch.
The Boarding House
RestaurantsThe Fairgrounds
RestaurantsThe Fairgrounds is that homey local pub you call when sports are on and you want classic American comfort fare without the fuss. Big screen…
The Fairgrounds
RestaurantsProvisions
RestaurantsProvisions is the island go-to when you want breakfast that actually wakes you up and lunch that keeps you moving. Home of the Turkey…
Provisions
RestaurantsThe Nantucket Lobster Trap
RestaurantsSince 1974, The Nantucket Lobster Trap has been dishing out authentic New England seafood that tastes like home, with cozy indoor dining, a…
The Nantucket Lobster Trap
RestaurantsThe Restaurant at Miacomet Golf Course
RestaurantsThe Restaurant at Miacomet Golf Course keeps things simple in the best way, a relaxed spot for American comfort and post round catchups…
The Restaurant at Miacomet Golf Course
RestaurantsVentuno Restaurant
RestaurantsVentuno Restaurant turns the weeknight slump into something worth dressing up for, serving refined Italian cooking and fresh pasta in that…
Ventuno Restaurant
RestaurantsB-ACK Yard BBQ
RestaurantsCraving something low-key with big flavor? B-ACK Yard BBQ keeps it simple with housemade barbecue plates and sides, plenty of Tennessee…
B-ACK Yard BBQ
RestaurantsStubbys
RestaurantsWhether your morning needs a proper egg sandwich or your afternoon requires some spicy jerk chicken, Stubbys is the low-key spot keeping…
Stubbys
RestaurantsPPX Events & Pâtisserie
RestaurantsPPX Events & Pâtisserie is the Nantucket-based planning and catering atelier to call when you're hosting this week, turning backyard…
PPX Events & Pâtisserie
RestaurantsThe Surf
RestaurantsWhen you just want solid cooking without the scene, The Surf keeps it simple in the best way, with unfussy plates, a comfortable room, and…
The Surf
RestaurantsAmerican Seasons
RestaurantsAmerican Seasons pairs Chef-Owner Neil Ferguson’s 35 years of London, Paris and New York know-how with a bright, artful room Cheryl Fudge…
American Seasons
RestaurantsMillie's
RestaurantsWhen that fish taco itch hits and you want it fresh and unfussy, Millie’s keeps it simple with coastal fare, Baja-inspired flavors, and the…
Millie's
RestaurantsGypSea Café
RestaurantsLocals keep GypSea Café in the rotation for unfussy breakfast staples, hearty sandwiches, and acai bowls that somehow make you feel…
GypSea Café
RestaurantsTOPPER'S
RestaurantsThis week, when you need a proper treat, Topper's delivers seasonally inspired New England plates, oysters harvested just down the shore,…
TOPPER'S
RestaurantsThe Nautilus
RestaurantsWhether you’re plotting a low-key date or corralling friends, The Nautilus nails global, seafood-centric small plates that play nice with…
The Nautilus
RestaurantsStraight Wharf Restaurant
RestaurantsCelebrating six decades on the harbor, Straight Wharf Restaurant reinterprets summer classics into seafood you actually crave after a beach…
Straight Wharf Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Proprietors Bar & Table
RestaurantsThe Proprietors Bar & Table keeps things interesting with locally sourced, globally influenced plates that actually make sharing fun, from…
The Proprietors Bar & Table
RestaurantsBrotherhood of Thieves
RestaurantsSometimes you just want hearty plates, a good pour, and the familiar hum of live music. Brotherhood of Thieves keeps the whaling bar and…
Brotherhood of Thieves
RestaurantsIsland Kitchen | Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsWhen you want no-fuss good food, Island Kitchen | Restaurant & Catering serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner that hits the spot, with…
Island Kitchen | Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsVia Mare
RestaurantsVia Mare brings a playful bacari spirit to island nights with Venetian-inspired small plates that follow the spice-trade winds across…
Via Mare
RestaurantsSlip 14
RestaurantsHomey indoor-outdoor New American spot for fish-focused fare & creative cocktails with water views.
Slip 14
RestaurantsNantucket Tap Room
RestaurantsTucked inside the iconic Jared Coffin House, Nantucket Tap Room pairs exposed-brick charm with a cozy, lively vibe and good drinks, plus…
Nantucket Tap Room
RestaurantsPi Pizzeria
RestaurantsIf you’ve been meaning to get a pie this week, Pi Pizzeria is turning out thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas in Nantucket’s only commercial…
Pi Pizzeria
RestaurantsCrosswinds Restaurant
RestaurantsCrosswinds Restaurant is the island’s before-check-in standby at Nantucket Memorial Airport for burgers, seafood, and pancake-fueled…
Crosswinds Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Rose and Crown
RestaurantsThe Rose and Crown is that long-running island fallback for nights when you want live local music, notorious karaoke, and early or late…
The Rose and Crown
RestaurantsOran Mor
RestaurantsOran Mor is serving polished, seasonal Nantucket cuisine from the second story of a charming historic house, with a deep wine list and…
Oran Mor
RestaurantsSister Ship
RestaurantsSister Ship does the island proud with seafood-forward, Mediterranean plates built on New England catch and local produce, plus elevated…
Sister Ship
RestaurantsBloom Bar
RestaurantsBloom Bar & Café pulls double duty as a relaxed daytime café and an evening spot for dinner and drinks, so it fits your Tuesday catch-ups…
Bloom Bar
RestaurantsPizzeria Gemelle
RestaurantsWhen you want unfussy, well-made pies, Pizzeria Gemelle leans into Neapolitan, Margherita and thin-crust in a casual setting that just…
Pizzeria Gemelle
RestaurantsThe Club Car
RestaurantsTucked inside a landmark 19th-century train car, The Club Car serves seasonal, coastal-inspired plates, handcrafted cocktails, and live…
The Club Car
Restaurantsor, The Whale
RestaurantsWhen you need a low-key spot that still feels special, or, The Whale serves classic American plates, handcrafted cocktails, and a sunny…
or, The Whale
RestaurantsBrant Point Grill
RestaurantsBrant Point Grill is serving New England comfort with a view, think raw oysters, little necks, the famous lobster roll, and grilled steaks…
Brant Point Grill
RestaurantsSomething Natural
RestaurantsSomething Natural has been feeding Nantucket for over 50 years with thick, satisfying sandwiches, fresh-baked bread, soul-soothing soups,…
Something Natural
RestaurantsFusaro's Homemade Italian
RestaurantsFusaro's Homemade Italian keeps it simple and satisfying with crisp pies, hearty meat entrées, and plenty of vegetarian-friendly plates…
Fusaro's Homemade Italian
RestaurantsLola 41 Nantucket
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving perfectly crafted sushi, The LoLa Burger on an English muffin, or a lively cocktail like the Lola Spritz, Lola 41…
Lola 41 Nantucket
RestaurantsThe Seagrille
RestaurantsThe Seagrille keeps locals happy with chef-crafted seafood rooted in Nantucket’s coastal pantry, a raw bar heavy on Pocomo Meadow oysters,…
The Seagrille
RestaurantsLe Languedoc Bistro
RestaurantsLe Languedoc Bistro is celebrating 50 seasons with French-inspired dishes built on classic technique and pristine Nantucket and New England…
Le Languedoc Bistro
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