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1. or, The Whale
4.7
Exceptional(601)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Nantucket
Booked 8 times today
With a prime location in a storied Main Street building, or, The Whale, bistro, bar & patio will be serving dinner nightly and weekend brunch in summer season. The spacious outdoor patio is the perfect spot to enjoy Chef Manny's inspired menu. Indoor and outdoor dining reservations are accepted 2 weeks in advance - bar seating is first come first serve.
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2. The Nautilus - Nantucket
4.8
Exceptional(85)
Price: Very Expensive
• Pan-Asian • Nantucket
Booked 7 times today
Leading Nantucket’s thriving restaurant scene, The Nautilus (est. 2014) is an island staple built on the idea of a shared social experience. Founders Liam Mackey (food), Clinton Terry (drink) & Stephen Bowler’s (wine & business) island-mentality of being “serious about what we do, but not taking ourselves too seriously” perfectly sums up The Nautilus experience. The highly regarded culinary program is a sort of ‘New England coastal cuisine meets Asian & global haute street food’ vibe featuring small plates served tapas style, combined w/ larger group feasts (think Peking inspired duck). The culinary inspired cocktails draw on both seasonal & regional inspirations while the wine & sake list is recognized as a “Best Of” by Wine Spectator. Fueled by curated, energetic music, the stimulating yet neighborly atmosphere makes the new & unfamiliar feel comfortable & intimate, a philosophy that seamlessly ties the food, cocktails, wine & ambiance together to cr
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3. Black Eyed Susans
4.8
Exceptional(232)
Price: Expensive
• American • Nantucket
Booked 4 times today
An island institution for over 30 years, BES has recently been reborn under new management and ownership. Chef Todd Edwards returns to create new + old menu item favorites, including BES’ classic linguini w/ clams and tuna tartare. With an intimate and cozy atmosphere, the restaurant features an open kitchen with counter and table service. BYOB. Breakfast is open! Walk-in only.
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4. The Gaslight
4.7
Exceptional(33)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Nantucket
Booked 8 times today
Gaslight is an open concept bar, restaurant, and live music venue serving some of the best food Nantucket has to offer. The cuisine, from Chef Liam Mackey (The Nautilus), has a Japanese Izakaya vibe where you'll find a variety of haute street food style pan-Asian cuisine include noodles, rice dishes, bao buns, raw fish, skewers, dumplings, and more. The bar program, curated by Clinton Terry (The Nautilus) features a variety of fresh ingredient forward cocktails with culinary inspired themes, and rotating craft beers on tap. The wine list leans towards fun, funky, natural w/ a twist of the classic plus the island's only Champagne Vending machine (thank you Moët). The atmosphere is lively, the staff is friendly, the location in the heart of downtown Nantucket can't be beat, and the live music starts every night in the summer around 1030pm, featuring both local and off-island acts with high name recognition. Gaslight is the place to be!
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5. Misogi Noodle Bar
4.2
Awesome(34)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Nantucket
Welcome to Misogi Noodle Bar, where Chef Felino Samson, former chef-owner of The Beet, invites you to enjoy his new concept surrounding the Southeast Asian cuisines of Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan.Our newly renovated dining room brings Japan to Nantucket, with an Asian themed lounge, reminiscent of an Izakaya, offering a polished yet casual atmosphere. Check out our new 7-seat bar, where we craft both new and classic cocktails, including the Misogi Tiki Tiki and the Spicy Margarita. Explore our sommelier curated wine list, a variety of sakes, and our variety of mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.While Misogi is a noodle bar, our menu is anything but limited. The lunch menu brings back Beet classics including the Chicken Burger, Hulk, Miso Happy Salad, and more. For dinner, indulge in a culinary journey inspired by Chef Felino's childhood memories in the Philippines and his cultural travels throughout the world.
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6. Island Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(553)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Nantucket
Booked 13 times today
Casual indoor/outdoor dining, open year-round. Located mid-island, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. Seasonally, we have a beautiful outdoor bar, serving up drinks and food for before or after a trip to the beach, as well as a full outdoor patio and indoor dining room! We also serve 30 different homemade flavors of ice cream at our ice cream counter from May through Columbus Day. Follow us on Instagram @iknantucket @ikpalmbeachcatering
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7. Bettini Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(997)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Edgartown
Booked 4 times today
Bettini is an upscale, fine-dining restaurant with a coastal chic vibe, refined contemporary American cuisine, and a fabulous selection of wine. Expansive windows reveal a magnificent coastal view that reinforces the kitchen’s relationship with the local landscape, creating a seamless island-to-table dining experience. The elegant bar draws a vibrant crowd of locals and island guests. Our restaurant is intended to be intimate and personal. Many of our tables can accommodate up to 4 people. The dining room seating configuration may not allow certain combinations of tables and split parties will potentially not be seated adjacent to each other. Bettini does not accept reservations for Breakfast. All guests are welcome to walk in on a first come first served basis.
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8. Behind the View
4.5
Awesome(3)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Edgartown
Behind the View is a lively cocktail lounge that offers a diverse selection of upscale comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and spirits, as well as access to the outdoor veranda and view. The restaurant's theme is a tribute to the rich history of the Harbor View Hotel and the countless guests it has served for over 130 years. People from all over the world have come to admire the breathtaking views from the iconic hotel, but it's the stories from "behind the view" that have become legendary.
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9. Garde East
4.7
Exceptional(864)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Martha's Vineyard
Garde East at Vineyard Haven Marina is an award-winning beachfront restaurant oasis on Martha’s Vineyard, located in quaint Vineyard Haven, just steps from the town’s ferry terminal. The restaurant features the Island’s bounty from both sea and land, inspired by refined, classic techniques from French cuisine. The setting at Garde East is truly unique offering food and beverage service in a nautical dining room, outdoor decks and courtyard, or on the property’s private beach overlooking boats in Vineyard Haven Marina. Garde East is open seven days a week for lunch, afternoon docktails and dinner service. Private events and chartered ferry services are also available.

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  • Craig
    Greater Boston •53 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Elizabetta make our experience so delightful and the food was excellent! Noise and the ambience was bearable under the circumstances
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    The Nautilus - NantucketPrice: Very Expensive• Pan-Asian• Nantucket
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    4.8
  • Craig
    Greater Boston •53 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Todd and Steel are creating so many creative and sumptuous options it is a real special dining experience…especially in this fall season. There is limited seating so make your Stroll reservations now so you do not miss out on this Nantucket gem!
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    Black Eyed SusansPrice: Expensive• American• Nantucket
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    4.8
  • Carlos
    Greater Boston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    Great all around! Our server was on point and made great recommendations! Great food, cocktails, and ambiance
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    Misogi Noodle BarPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Nantucket
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    4.2
  • Chris
    New York City •99 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 2, 2024
    It was our first time at the Gaslight. Asian infused dishes were anywhere from solid to excellent. I particularly enjoyed the lemongrass shrimp / pasta dish. The tequila / ginger drink was also excellent. With that said, it is essentially bar food in a bar environment. So, important to be clear on your expectations.
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    The GaslightPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Nantucket
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    4.7
  • Maryvip
    Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2024
    The food and atmosphere and service at O’er the Whale are all astoundingly good.it isn’t often that you can say this about a restauant, but it is true here. The Duck dish to share was the best meal I have had in a long time, and all of the shared appetizers to start were delicious as well! I can’t wait to return and try more items on the menu! I highly recommendO’er the Whale for dining on Nantucket!
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    or, The WhalePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Nantucket
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    4.7

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