Waterfront Dining
Cru Nantucket (508.251.9278 / 1 Straight Wharf)
This premier oyster bar offers casually elegant cuisine in a visually stunning waterfront setting on Nantucket harbor. At the helm are seasoned restaurant professionals Erin Zircher, Jane Stoddard and Carlos Hidalgo.
Brant Point Grill (508.325.1320 / 50 Easton Street)
Located within the elegant and famed White Elephant Hotel, Brant Point Grill offers some of the finest dining to be found on Nantucket. The awning-covered Harborside Terrace boasts a commanding harbor view and is an ideal setting for al fresco dining. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch while watching the sailboats skim along the waters of Nantucket Harbor. Specialties include prime aged beef, gourmet chops, native lobsters, not to mention an award-winning wine cellar.
Topper's (508.228.8768 / 120 Wauwinet Road)
If you haven't been to TOPPER'S, you are in for a treat. With its stunning and remote dining location (overlooking Nantucket Sound) this relaxed but sophisticated restaurant lives up to all the hype. You can enjoy a superb prix fix menu in the intimate dining room or the more casual fare served on TOPPER'S DECK. A complimentary one hour boat ride each way from town make this dining experience even more incredible.
Straight Wharf (508.228.4499 / 6 Harbor Square)
The Straight Wharf restaurant, located on Nantucket's historic harbor front, features Mediterranean flavors and a wood-burning grill accenting New England seafood and island-grown produce. The lofty, candlelit dining room recalls the Nantucket of Melville and whaling ships, with its weathered shingle walls hung with work of island artists. The waterfront deck, with its panoramic views of sailboats at anchor and reflected harbor lights is a lovely setting for al fresco dining.
Galley Beach (508.22.9641 / 54 Jefferson Avenue)
Galley Beach, offers hands down, the most superb dining experience on the island. While very upscale and expensive, this beach restaurant offers a very hip ambiance and décor, unparalleled views from every table, stunning sunsets, and exquisite seafood dishes prepared from fresh, native seafood and produce. With nothing but raving reviews, The Galley Beach is a top-notch establishment, perfect for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner.
The Jetties (508.228.2279 / 4 Bathing Beach Road)
Bring the family and kids to The Jetties for an exceptional Nantucket beach experience. Located at the popular Jetties Beach, a short walk from town, The Jetties offers breakfast & lunch takeout and a full dinner menu. Their Raw Bar, open from 5 pm until late, is a great way to end the day while you relax overlooking Nantucket Sound in a very casual atmosphere, often times with live music. They also have a beach shop for all your beach vacation needs, including beach chair rentals. Parking is available.
Slip 14 (508.228.2033 / 14 Old South Wharf)
Nestled on the piers of the Nantucket Boat Basin, this is a a hip and fun restaurant & bar with a lively evening bar scene . A variety of seafood dishes will satisfy any pallet and their signature Cornmeal Crushed Calamari is a must try. Awnings open for enjoying alfresco dining.
