Must-see restaurants in Nantucket

  • Company of the Cauldron

    Nantucket

    A splendid choice for a romantic dinner, this intimate restaurant has attentive service and top-rated food. It offers only reserved seating times and four…

  • Chanticleer Restaurant & Gardens

    Nantucket

    Eating here is a fully realized dining experience. The restaurant is set in a whimsical garden setting and the menu of New England–inspired seasonal…

  • Corner Table

    Nantucket

    A real local gathering place, this sweet cafe has great coffee, a cabinet full of high-quality eats to have here or take away (black bean and sweet potato…

  • Proprietors

    Nantucket

    Creative, globally inspired cooking and fine cocktails go down a treat at this bar-restaurant that proudly flaunts local farm-to-table fare. Your eyes may…

  • Bartlett's Farm

    Nantucket

    From a humble farm stand this family operation has grown into a huge gourmet market, with salads, tempting desserts and sandwiches (including a great…

  • Lola 41°

    Nantucket

    We tip our hat to anywhere beloved by locals for both burgers and high-grade sushi. Lola 41° is named after Nantucket's latitude, and the menu borrows…

  • B-ACK Yard BBQ

    Nantucket

    Taking inspiration from the South, but wrapping it in a New England sensibility, BYB 'only smokes the good stuff.' Clam chowder comes with smoked bacon,…

  • Black-Eyed Susan's

    Nantucket

    It's hard to find anyone who doesn't adore this petite, long-running, quietly gourmet place. At breakfast, try the sourdough French toast topped with…

  • Nautilus

    Nantucket

    In a sea of, well, seafood restaurants, Nautilus offers a tantalizing alternative with its menu of global-minded (but decidedly Asian focused) dishes. It…

  • Lemon Press

    Nantucket

    You can get your organic juice and almond-milk latte fix at Lemon Press, a chic, design-minded cafe on Main St. The menu of sandwiches, wraps and bowls…

  • Straight Wharf Restaurant

    Nantucket

    The best place for fresh-caught seafood served with a harbor view is the deck of this hot restaurant featuring New American fare. Start with iced oysters…

  • Keepers

    Nantucket

    Fun updates to American classics (think bacon-wrapped meatloaf) are served in a warm dining room at Keepers, one of the island's best bets for food…

  • Brotherhood of Thieves

    Nantucket

    A longtime favorite of locals, who come for the friendly tavern atmosphere (set off with brick and dark woods) and some of the island's best burgers. Not…

  • Petticoat Row Bakery

    Nantucket

    While the pastries are delicious enough on their own to warrant a recommendation, history lovers will also appreciate the story behind the establishment…

  • Centre Street Bistro

    Nantucket

    Settle in at a parasol-shaded sidewalk table and watch the traffic trickle by at this relaxed, year-round cafe. The chef-owners, trained at the Culinary…

  • Bean

    Nantucket

    The place in town to munch on a bagel and get your quality caffeine fix. (If you ask about Starbucks, islanders on Nantucket just might think you're a…

  • Club Car

    Nantucket

    This converted railroad car, a vestige of the actual railroad that sank in the sands of Nantucket, dishes up consistently good food. Classic dinner mains…

  • Green

    Nantucket

    Gluten-free baked goods, organic smoothies, veggie wraps and damn good coffee can all be found at this cute cafe in the center of the island. It is most…

  • Downyflake

    Nantucket

    A popular stop on the island for tasty and unpretentious grub on the edge of town that's known for its all-day breakfasts (blueberry pancakes, big omelets…

  • Sayle's Seafood

    Nantucket

    For the island's best fried clams, cheapest lobster dinners and other seafood treats, head to this combo fish market-clam shack on the south side of town…

  • Sconset Café

    Nantucket

    This place is a village institution for its laid-back style as much as for its crab cakes. Pick up a bottle of wine at the store next door and enjoy it…