Nantucket Restaurants
Explore Nantucket restaurants from casual coastal dining to refined fine dining experiences across the island.
Discover Nantucket Dining
Nantucket’s restaurant scene offers a mix of relaxed coastal dining and elevated culinary experiences. From casual spots perfect after the beach to refined restaurants with thoughtfully crafted menus, the island provides a wide range of options for every style of dining.
Fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients, and scenic settings define Nantucket restaurants, making dining an essential part of any visit.
Casual Dining
Casual dining on Nantucket is relaxed, approachable, and perfect for everyday meals. From beachside cafés and outdoor patios to local favorites in town, these restaurants offer fresh seafood, quick bites, and laid-back dining experiences.
The Brotherhood of Thieves is a Nantucket staple with over 50 years of history, blending classic pub charm with a multi-level dining and bar experience in the heart of downtown. Downstairs, the 1840s-style whaling pub serves comfort favorites, while upstairs offers a lively surf-inspired restaurant, outdoor patio, and the Notch Whiskey Bar. With everything from burgers and seafood to sushi and craft cocktails, it’s one of the island’s most dynamic spots to eat, drink, and gather.
The Brotherhood of Thieves is a Nantucket staple with over 50 years of history, blending classic pub charm with a multi-level dining and bar experience in the heart of downtown. Downstairs, the 1840s-style whaling pub serves comfort favorites, while upstairs offers a lively surf-inspired restaurant, outdoor patio, and the Notch Whiskey Bar. With everything from burgers and seafood to sushi and craft cocktails, it’s one of the island’s most dynamic spots to eat, drink, and gather.
Sushi Sean 11:11 Market & Bistro offers a fresh, creative take on Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, modern setting. Known for made-to-order sushi, ramen, and bold specialty rolls, the menu blends traditional techniques with local ingredients and playful flavors. Whether dining in, grabbing takeout, or booking catering, it delivers an approachable yet elevated Nantucket dining experience.
Sushi Sean 11:11 Market & Bistro offers a fresh, creative take on Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, modern setting. Known for made-to-order sushi, ramen, and bold specialty rolls, the menu blends traditional techniques with local ingredients and playful flavors. Whether dining in, grabbing takeout, or booking catering, it delivers an approachable yet elevated Nantucket dining experience.
Dining at The Summer House is as much about the setting as it is the food, with two distinct oceanfront experiences in ’Sconset. The main restaurant offers a romantic, candlelit atmosphere with live piano music and elevated coastal cuisine, while the Beachside Bistro delivers relaxed, open-air dining just steps from the sand. Together, they capture the full spectrum of Nantucket dining, from elegant evenings to laid-back afternoons by the ocean.
Dining at The Summer House is as much about the setting as it is the food, with two distinct oceanfront experiences in ’Sconset. The main restaurant offers a romantic, candlelit atmosphere with live piano music and elevated coastal cuisine, while the Beachside Bistro delivers relaxed, open-air dining just steps from the sand. Together, they capture the full spectrum of Nantucket dining, from elegant evenings to laid-back afternoons by the ocean.
Town delivers a vibrant, high-energy dining experience in downtown Nantucket, known for its sushi, bold fusion dishes, and craft cocktails. The lively dining room flows into the iconic outdoor Tree Bar, creating a social atmosphere that feels as much nightlife as it does restaurant. Whether you’re stopping in for dinner or late-night drinks, it’s one of the island’s most dynamic places to gather.
Town delivers a vibrant, high-energy dining experience in downtown Nantucket, known for its sushi, bold fusion dishes, and craft cocktails. The lively dining room flows into the iconic outdoor Tree Bar, creating a social atmosphere that feels as much nightlife as it does restaurant. Whether you’re stopping in for dinner or late-night drinks, it’s one of the island’s most dynamic places to gather.
Kitty Murtagh’s offers a warm, welcoming Irish pub experience just outside downtown Nantucket, with hearty comfort food, cold drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere. From classic dishes like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie to a full bar and live music, it’s a go-to spot for casual dining without the crowds. Tucked away from the bustle, it feels local, relaxed, and easy to settle into.
Kitty Murtagh’s offers a warm, welcoming Irish pub experience just outside downtown Nantucket, with hearty comfort food, cold drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere. From classic dishes like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie to a full bar and live music, it’s a go-to spot for casual dining without the crowds. Tucked away from the bustle, it feels local, relaxed, and easy to settle into.
Rose & Crown is one of Nantucket’s longest-running and most recognizable pubs, serving food, drinks, and entertainment in the heart of downtown. By day, it’s a casual, welcoming spot for burgers, beer, and relaxed meals. By night, it shifts into a lively bar with DJs, karaoke, and dancing, making it one of the island’s go-to late-night destinations.
Rose & Crown is one of Nantucket’s longest-running and most recognizable pubs, serving food, drinks, and entertainment in the heart of downtown. By day, it’s a casual, welcoming spot for burgers, beer, and relaxed meals. By night, it shifts into a lively bar with DJs, karaoke, and dancing, making it one of the island’s go-to late-night destinations.
Siam To Go offers quick, flavorful Thai cuisine in the heart of Nantucket, perfect for takeout or a casual meal on the go. Known for its bold curries, noodle dishes, and fresh ingredients, it’s a go-to spot when you want something fast without sacrificing flavor. Whether picking up dinner or ordering ahead, it delivers a convenient and satisfying break from traditional island fare.
Siam To Go offers quick, flavorful Thai cuisine in the heart of Nantucket, perfect for takeout or a casual meal on the go. Known for its bold curries, noodle dishes, and fresh ingredients, it’s a go-to spot when you want something fast without sacrificing flavor. Whether picking up dinner or ordering ahead, it delivers a convenient and satisfying break from traditional island fare.
Queequeg’s is a cozy New American bistro tucked just off Main Street, offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience in downtown Nantucket. Known for its eclectic menu built around fresh, seasonal ingredients, it blends comfort and creativity across both indoor dining and a charming outdoor patio. With a warm atmosphere, thoughtful wine selection, and consistently strong dishes, it’s a favorite for those seeking a quieter, more intimate dinner in town.
Queequeg’s is a cozy New American bistro tucked just off Main Street, offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience in downtown Nantucket. Known for its eclectic menu built around fresh, seasonal ingredients, it blends comfort and creativity across both indoor dining and a charming outdoor patio. With a warm atmosphere, thoughtful wine selection, and consistently strong dishes, it’s a favorite for those seeking a quieter, more intimate dinner in town.
Bartlett’s Farm is Nantucket’s largest and oldest working farm, offering a full market experience just minutes from downtown. Set on hundreds of acres near the south shore, it combines fresh local produce, a prepared food kitchen, bakery, grocery market, and garden center all in one place. Whether you’re picking up beach picnic essentials, grabbing a quick meal, or browsing flowers and home goods, it’s a staple stop that captures everyday island life.
Bartlett’s Farm is Nantucket’s largest and oldest working farm, offering a full market experience just minutes from downtown. Set on hundreds of acres near the south shore, it combines fresh local produce, a prepared food kitchen, bakery, grocery market, and garden center all in one place. Whether you’re picking up beach picnic essentials, grabbing a quick meal, or browsing flowers and home goods, it’s a staple stop that captures everyday island life.
Located inside Nantucket Memorial Airport, Crosswinds is a casual, all-day restaurant known for generous portions, daily specials, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round, it offers everything from classic comfort food to quick takeout, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the airfield. It’s a go-to spot for both locals and travelers looking for a dependable, no-fuss meal on the island.
Located inside Nantucket Memorial Airport, Crosswinds is a casual, all-day restaurant known for generous portions, daily specials, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round, it offers everything from classic comfort food to quick takeout, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the airfield. It’s a go-to spot for both locals and travelers looking for a dependable, no-fuss meal on the island.
Fine Dining
Nantucket’s fine dining restaurants offer elevated cuisine, refined atmospheres, and carefully curated menus. From waterfront dining to intimate interiors, these experiences highlight the island’s culinary creativity and attention to detail.
Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant Nantucket offers classic waterfront dining with sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, the menu highlights fresh seafood, grilled steaks, and New England favorites served in both an elegant dining room and a lively outdoor deck. It’s a polished yet approachable setting that captures the essence of Nantucket dining.
Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant Nantucket offers classic waterfront dining with sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, the menu highlights fresh seafood, grilled steaks, and New England favorites served in both an elegant dining room and a lively outdoor deck. It’s a polished yet approachable setting that captures the essence of Nantucket dining.
The Chanticleer offers one of Nantucket’s most romantic dining experiences, set within a rose-covered cottage in the heart of ’Sconset. Guests can enjoy seasonal, locally inspired cuisine in intimate dining rooms or beneath the blooms of the iconic garden patio. With its blend of history, elegance, and atmosphere, it’s a destination for unforgettable lunches, dinners, and special occasions.
The Chanticleer offers one of Nantucket’s most romantic dining experiences, set within a rose-covered cottage in the heart of ’Sconset. Guests can enjoy seasonal, locally inspired cuisine in intimate dining rooms or beneath the blooms of the iconic garden patio. With its blend of history, elegance, and atmosphere, it’s a destination for unforgettable lunches, dinners, and special occasions.
Breeze Restaurant offers a relaxed yet refined coastal dining experience at The Nantucket Hotel, just steps from downtown. With indoor dining, a lively bar, and a wraparound porch, it’s designed for gathering over breakfast, lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch. The menu blends contemporary New England flavors with seasonal ingredients, making it an easy, polished choice for families, couples, and groups alike.
Breeze Restaurant offers a relaxed yet refined coastal dining experience at The Nantucket Hotel, just steps from downtown. With indoor dining, a lively bar, and a wraparound porch, it’s designed for gathering over breakfast, lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch. The menu blends contemporary New England flavors with seasonal ingredients, making it an easy, polished choice for families, couples, and groups alike.
The restaurant at Ships Inn offers a refined American brasserie experience set within a historic 1831 whaling captain’s home. Known for its intimate dining rooms, candlelit atmosphere, and thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes, it blends classic technique with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From seafood and house specialties to an extensive wine list and signature soufflés, it’s a destination for a relaxed yet elevated evening in Nantucket.
The restaurant at Ships Inn offers a refined American brasserie experience set within a historic 1831 whaling captain’s home. Known for its intimate dining rooms, candlelit atmosphere, and thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes, it blends classic technique with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From seafood and house specialties to an extensive wine list and signature soufflés, it’s a destination for a relaxed yet elevated evening in Nantucket.
TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet offers one of Nantucket’s most refined dining experiences, set between the bay and the ocean in a truly secluded setting. Known for its seasonal tasting menus, impeccable service, and award-winning wine list, the restaurant pairs elevated coastal cuisine with sweeping water views. Whether dining indoors or on the terrace, it’s a destination for those seeking an exceptional and memorable Nantucket meal.
TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet offers one of Nantucket’s most refined dining experiences, set between the bay and the ocean in a truly secluded setting. Known for its seasonal tasting menus, impeccable service, and award-winning wine list, the restaurant pairs elevated coastal cuisine with sweeping water views. Whether dining indoors or on the terrace, it’s a destination for those seeking an exceptional and memorable Nantucket meal.
Plan Your Restaurant Visits
Make Reservations Early
Popular Nantucket restaurants fill quickly, especially during summer and weekends.
Explore Different Areas
While Nantucket Town offers many options, other parts of the island provide unique dining settings and a quieter atmosphere.
Mix Casual and Fine Dining
Plan a mix of relaxed meals and elevated dining experiences to fully enjoy what Nantucket restaurants offer.
Explore Nantucket Beaches
From calm harbor shores to wide ocean beaches, Nantucket offers something for every kind of beach day.
- Calm beaches for families
- Surf beaches
- Sunset spots
- Easy-access beaches near town
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