Welcome to Nantucket!
It is truly a special place, and we are so happy to share it with you. There is much to do and see on the island; to help you make the most of your time here we have enclosed a list of some favorite restaurants and island activities.
Please keep in mind the information below is just a snapshot of all the wonderful things to do on the island. It is best to check in advance on most dining and activities as hours and days of the week can vary seasonally.
For the most up to date information for what is open and hours of operation:
https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5854/Restaurantsopen?bidId=
We strongly recommend making reservations and appointments in advance.
We hope you enjoy your stay!
Hope & Andrew
New American seasonal foods
Address: 80 Centre Street Street
Contact: (508) 228-7111 https://www.americanseasons.com
Serves: Dinner starting at 5:30pm Tuesdays through Saturdays
Reservations can also be booked on www.opentable.com
Waterfront elegant dining; family friendly with an expansive lawn for children to enjoy.
Address: 50 Easton Street
Contact: 508-325-1230 https://www.whiteelephantnantucket.com/dining/brant-point-grill
Serves: Breakfast 8:00am-11:00am; Seasonal Sunday Brunch Buffet 10:00am-2:30pm. Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner starting at 5:30pm; Bar Menu 11:00am-10:00pm
Reservations can also be booked on www.opentable.com
Oyster bar offering upscale cuisine in a waterfront setting on Nantucket Harbor.
Opens mid-May through Columbus Day weekend.
Address: 1 Straight Wharf
Contact: (508) 228.9278 https://www.crunantucket.com
Reservations can also be booked on www.resy.com
Serves: Lunch and Dinner
Check the website for hours and days as they change throughout the season.
Refined New American menus & craft cocktails in polished surrounds, plus a beach bar & lounge. Waterfront views. Reservations required and can be made over the phone 14 days in advance.
Address: 54 Jefferson Avenue
Contact: 508-228-9641
Serves: Lunch and dinner seasonally
Gaslight opened in June of 2019. It is one of Nantucket’s live music destinations featuring local musicians and visiting bands. The cuisine incorporated local ingredients from Nantucket’s bounty with a Japanese influence. The beverage and spirits compliment their menu with an innovative and creative approach. They are also proud of their wine, sake, and beer program with a focus on natural and organically produced products.
Address: 3 North Union Street
Contact: (508) 228-6464
https://www.gaslightnantucket.com
Reservations can also be booked on www.resy.com
Global cuisine, great sushi and a top-notch burger.
Address: 15 South Beach Street
Contact: (508) 325-4001 for reservations or take-out https://www.lola41.com/location/lola-41-nantucket/
Serves: Dinner Tuesday through Sundays starting at 5pm
After a 16 year hiatus, the downstairs Tap Room Dining Room is open to the public again. Seats are limited, reservations are highly encouraged.
Address: 29 Broad Street Contact: (508) 228-2117 or ACKTapRoom@gmail.com
https://www.nantuckettaproom.com/home
Serves: Lunch (11:30am-3pm) and Dinner (5:00-10:00pm)
Reservations are accepted 30 days in advance. Reservations for parties up to 6 people can be booked on www.resy.com. All parties over 6 people must call 508-228-2117
Rustic-modern dining featuring global, seafood-centric small plates and inventive cocktails
Address: 12 Cambridge Street
Contact: (508) 228-0301
https://www.thenautilus.com/nantucket/
Serves: Dinner starting at 5:30pm
Reservations can also be booked on resy.com seven days in advance starting at 10am online only
The ultimate in casual Nantucket beachside dining. Great for families.
Address: 4 Bathing Beach Road
Contact: (508) 228-2279 https://jettiessandbar.com
Serves: Lunch and Dinner weather permitting
Located on historic Old South Wharf, Slip 14 offers quintessential harborside dining. The combination of outdoor patio, casual bar, and relaxed inside dining room is a favorite among locals and summer visitors alike. The menu features local seafood and summer fare highlighting the freshest herbs and vegetables. A great place for lunch or dinner paired with refreshing cocktails and local oysters from "The Shanty" Slip 14's in-house raw bar.
Address: 14 Old South Wharf
Contact: (508) 228-2033 https://www.slip14.com
Serves: Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday through Sunday
Reservations are available 30 days in advance.
The location of our Rehearsal Dinner! Straight Wharf is celebrating six decades on Nantucket’s harbor and offers an experience that speaks of a time and a place, re-interpreting summer classics as food you would enjoy after a day at the beach, and serving it with a sense of genuine warmth & true hospitality. Extensive wine list.
Address: 6 Harbor Square
Contact: Text (508) 901-9395 or email info@straightwharfrestaurant.com
http://straightwharfrestaurant.com
Serves: Dinner
Hours of Operation: Dining Room and Bar Grill Dining, Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30-10:00pm
Reservations can also be booked two weeks in advance on resy.com. Harbor-side deck is available by request only.
Formerly 21 Federal, Ventuno is an Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining as well as popular bars both inside and out.
Address: 21 Federal Street
Contact: (508) 228-4242 http://www.ventunorestaurant.com/
Reservations can also be booked on resy.com
Serves: Dinner Tuesdays through Sundays 5:30pm-9:30pm
Indoor reservations available 30 days in advance on resy.com
Outdoor reservations available at noon day of, over the phone.