DINING
American
A.K. Diamonds
16 Macy Lane • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-3154
The best in steaks, seafood and spirits can be found at this restaurant that also serves a wide variety of sandwiches, roll up sandwiches, light dinners, full dinners, and entrees that emphasize beef, poultry, pork, lamb, pasta, and much more; there is a children’s menu to tempt the youngsters, and a fine wine list for those a little less young. more... mapAmerican Seasons
80 Centre Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-7111
This American restaurant offers a menu that reflects many regions of the United States, including cuisines that bring to mind New England, the Deep South, The Pacific Northwest and the Wild West; this popular dining destination features upscale dining and a menu of dishes traditionally prepared to represent the different regions of their origins. In warmer weather, one may choose to dine on the lovely patio; whether dining al fresco or inside, the atmosphere is friendly, inviting and romantic, and an extensive list of fine wines is offered. more... mapArno's at 41 Main Street
41 Main Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-7001
Arno’s features a menu of traditional American favourites and staples that are served in a friendly, relaxed, casual atmosphere; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu includes steaks, seafood, salads, and extensive lists of both desserts and wines. mapAtlantic Cafe
15 South Water Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-0570
Open year-round, this family oriented restaurant features a friendly ambience and a menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pasta, seafood, poultry, a children’s menu and more; the popular bar is a place that many like to relax before or after a meal. more... mapEven Keel Cafe
40 Main Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-1979
The Even Keel Café serves a menu that comprehends many traditional, American classics and traditional fare; one will find the soup of the day, chowders, salads, appetizers, pizza, burgers, fried calamari, crab cakes, mussels, grilled salmon, sizzling steaks, desserts, a children’s menu, and much more, at this restaurant that revels in variety. more... mapRose and Crown
23 South Water Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-2595
With the friendly and inviting atmosphere of a neighbouhood pub, this restaurant caters to families and features a menu that includes such dishes as lobster, chowder, sandwiches, burgers, and full course dinners; music and dancing are also often a part of the experience at this restaurant that features white paper tablecloths and crayons for the children. more... mapTavern at Harbor Square, The
Harbor Square • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-1266
Located in the picturesque Harbor Square, this tavern is family and child friendly and offers a wide range of menu options, including such selections as chowders, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, seafood and much more. more...Twenty One Federal
21 Federal Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-2121
Touting itself as the place for patrons to “see, be seen and indulge,” this restaurant serves seafood specialties, and New American Cuisine, and is the kind of place where one might want to dress up a bit for the “being seen” part of the experience at this fine eatery. map
Bistro
Bosun's Bistro, The
Old South Wharf • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-7774
This bistro features a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is know for its romantic dinner setting where one may enjoy fine dining by candlelight while watching the shimmering lights dance on the surface of the sea; truly, this cozy bistro offers elegant waterfront dining at its best.
Chinese
Bamboo Supper Club
3 Chins Way • Nantucket, MA 02553
508-228-0200
Although a wide range of American cuisine is offered, this restaurant is best known for its delectable Chinese dishes; the upstairs offers an intimate dining experience, while the downstairs features a more communal and festive experience, with six televisions and a full-service bar. map
Contemporary
Boarding House
12 Federal Street • Nantucket, MA 02553
508-228-9622
This family owned and operated restaurant is known for its romantic, candlelit dining room, its bar and cocktail lounge, and patio dining in seasonable weather; a host of eclectic contemporary dishes is offered that includes such dishes as “yellow fin tuna with wasabi aioli and soy ginger glaze, roasted Szechwan marinated quail, salmon filet, black Angus beef and a Mediterranean Polenta Napoleon with grilled vegetables.” mapClub Car, The
1 Main Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-1101
Open from the middle of May through the middle of December of each year, The Club Car brings a dining experience to Nantucket that can only be described as truly gourmet; the menu includes such specialties as “grilled free-range chicken breast, fresh Maryland soft shell crabs, Bangkok octopus,” and much more; the lounge is a great place to relax, features live music, and stays open until midnight. more... mapCompany of the Cauldron
5 India Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-4016
Offering a truly romantic atmosphere in which to dine, this restaurant features an innovative and contemporary menu that changes weekly, and serves the finest in beers and wines. more... mapSconset Cafe
Milestone Road • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-257-4008
Sconset Café offers a varied menu that includes such dishes as grilled chicken, fried calamari, pasta Roma, crab cakes, lamb, halibut, salmon, mussels, and much more. more...
Eclectic
Cioppino's
20 Broad Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-4622
In the heart of historic Nantucket one will find this gem of a restaurant, situated in a charming and picturesque former home; the house houses three individual, lovely dining rooms, and in warmer seasons one can choose to dine al fresco on the patio. The restaurant is very proud of its extensive list of wines to be found in its expansive wine cellar, which has won Cioppino's the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for over eight years in a row; the menu is eclectic and includes such dishes as seafood, Italian specialties, beef dishes, chicken dishes, a variety of tempting desserts, and more. more... mapFog Island Café
7 South Water Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
502-228-1818
Fog Island Café is run by two chefs who are alumni of the Culinary Institute of America, and who feel that the casual, inviting ambience they have created, and the high sense of hospitality that they hold, is of equal priority with the fine dishes that are prepared. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the respective menus reflect great variety and range, and include among the selections soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, roll up sandwiches, seafood, fish, and a host of other tasty possibilities. more... map
French
Chanticleer, The
9 New Street • Nantucket, MA 02564
508-257-6231
Jackets and appropriate dress are required at this fine formal French restaurant; the authentic French cuisine is enthralling, the ambience elegant, and the wine cellar boasts more than forty thousand bottles of fine wines; the menu includes such specialties as “lobster, rack of lamb, fresh fish and Black Angus steak.” more... map
Fusion
Ships Inn, The
13 Fair Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-0040
This “restaurant of casual elegance” features an innovative approach to cuisine and fine dining, with a specialty in French Cuisine that is filtered through a California taste that tends to give things a spicy and zesty twist; the restaurant is breezy, casual and inviting, and the menu includes such items as salmon, prawns, cod, lobster, crab cakes, calamari, pasta, duck, chicken, lamb, beef, and much more, so there should be something to meet almost any taste. more... map
International
Black Eyed Susan's
10 India Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-325-0308
This small, intimate restaurant can only seat thirty two patrons at one time, and offers an ever changing menu that draws upon a great variety of ethnic and international cuisines for inspiration; as a result, dining at Black Eyed Susan’s is always a pleasant adventure. mapOran Mor
2 South Beach Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-8655
This elegant European styled restaurant features fine dining and a menu that is comprised of International and American dishes, and also features a full-service bar; the innovative menu includes such dishes as “roast loin of elk, buffalo, foie gras, yellowtail sashimi with jicama and jalapeno, and seared jumbo scallops with lemon risotto.” more... map
Italian
DeMarco Restaurant
9 India Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-1836
The DeMarco Restaurant specializes in the finest Northern Italian cuisine, and also features an extensive list of fine wines, beers, and desserts. more... mapVincent's Italian Restaurant and Grill
21 South Water Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-0189
This family friendly restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes, including seafood, pita sandwiches, and pizzas, but is best known for its full menu of authentic traditional Italian fare. map
Japanese
Sushi By Yoshi
2 East Chestnut Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-1801
Sushi By Yoshi offers a different taste to the New England setting of Nantucket Island, by featuring sushi and a menu of authentic Japanese dishes. more... map
Pizza
Regional Cuisine
Straight Wharf Restaurant
6 Harbor Square • Nantucket, MA508-228-4499
Examples of seasonal selections available at Straight Wharf Restaurant include chilled basil & zucchini soup, hand-rolled potato gnocchi, wood-grilled swordfish, wood-grilled organic chicken, grilled prime sirloin, Nantucket striped bass, and ricotta cavatelli carbonara. more...
Sports Bars & Pubs
Brotherhood of Thieves
23 Broad Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-2309
This friendly, neighbourhood pub offers all the expected beverages, as well as a menu of tantalizing traditional pub fare that includes such offerings as thick sandwiches, burgers, fries, chowders, and much more; on the weekends live entertainment is also featured. map
Seafood
Brant Point Grill
50 Easton Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-2500
In a casual but elegant ambience, at this restaurant one may dine on the finest in seafood dishes while overlooking the scenic Nantucket Harbour; although seafood is the prime offering of this eatery, the menu also includes such favourites as prime aged beef and gourmet chops, as well as much more. mapLobster Trap, The
23 Washington Street • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-4200
Dining at this popular restaurant usually entails a wait, but it is worth the wait for those who enjoy the best in fresh seafood dishes prepared in traditional ways; many also love to relax and enjoy the variety of cocktails and appetizers that is offered. more... mapRope Walk, The
1 Straight Wharf • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-228-8866
Featuring a raw bar, and lunch and dinner menus, this restaurant specializes in seafood dishes, but also offers a great variety of salads, soups, and other alternative entrees, such as chicken, steak, and more. more... mapSea Grill, The
Sparks Avenue • Nantucket, MA 02554
508-325-5700
A great variety of delicious seafood favourites is proffered by this fine restaurant, with dishes and selections that include chowders, soups, lobster, crab, fish, and much more; there is also a fantastic selection of desserts and an extensive list of fine wines. more...
Sushi
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