Black Eyed Susans

4.8

241 Reviews

$30 and under

American

10 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554

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2 people

Apr 29, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Lively

Nantucket favorite for over 30 years. Black Eyed Susan's offers a cozy atmosphere with an open kitchen and both counter and table service. Chef Todd Edwards has returned, bringing back beloved dishes like linguini with clams and tuna tartare, along with exciting new options. The menu features fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms for a true farm-to-table experience. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with eggs, pancakes, or French toast, or savor a delightful dinner with lamb barbacoa, monkfish tonkatsu, or lemongrass fluke. Classic dishes like whole leaf Caesar salad and capellini with tomatoes and basil are also available. Plus, feel free to BYOB! Whether you're dining with friends and family or enjoying a romantic evening, Black Eyed Susan's warm atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service make it a must-visit destination on Nantucket.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon 7:00 am–10:00 am Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–2:00 am Wed 7:00 am–7:00 pm Fri 8:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(508) 325-0308
Website
http://black-eyedsusans.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Todd Edwards
Private party facilities
Available for full or partial evening buy-outs. Please email eat@blackeyedsusansnantucket.com.

Location
10 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Neighborhood
Nantucket
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Cauliflower 'Carnitas'
w/ Heirloom Corn Sope + Refritos + Salsa Macha + Pickled Onion + Cilantro
Asparagus Tartine
w/ Pink Salt Sourdough + Whipped Chèvre + Garlic Confit + Slow Roasted Mushrooms + Runny Duck Egg
Potato Chip Pancake
w/ Tuna Confit + Burnt Onion Cream Cheese + Trout Roe + Lemon Dill
Thai Crunch Salad
w/ Napa Cabbage + Sugar Snaps + Carrot + Spicy Coconut Dressing + Puffed Rice + Aromatic Herbs

Entrees

Lamb Barbacoa
w/ Masa Gnocchi + Charred Fresno Chili + Cotija + Lime + Cilantro
Monkfish Tonkatsu
w/ Japanese Potato Salad + Lemon Aioli + Pickled Cucumber + Radish
Lemongrass Fluke
w/ Jasmine Rice + Vietnamese Caramel + Bok Choy + Fresh Herbs + Garlic + Wrapped in Banana Leaf
Moroccan Spice Chicken Thighs
w/ Beet Couscous + Pickled Rhubarb + Parsley + Preserved Lemon

Classics

Whole Leaf Caesar Salad
w/ Asiago + Sourdough Crouton (Half or Full)
Capellini
w/ Tomatoes + Basil + Garlic + Asiago (Half or Full)
Linguine
w/ Local Quahogs + White Sauce + Asiago (Half or Full)

What 241 people are saying

Black Eyed Susans reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Black Eyed Susans is a "hidden gem" offering an "amazing meal" with standout dishes like linguine with clams and tuna tartare. The "cozy, warm" atmosphere, "fantastic" service, and BYOB policy enhance the experience. With "creative & delicious" food from Chef Todd, it's a "special dining experience" in Nantucket.

241 Reviews

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Jane VIP
San Francisco22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extraordinary dinner! The food was truly outstanding.
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Gary VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Don’t forget to BYOB….like not getting overcharged for a decent bottle of wine. Food A+.
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Deakin VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Opening night for the season and they are already full steam ahead. An amazing meal with a taste of some of the staple dishes- Linguine with Quahogs and a tuna tartare special. Can’t wait to go back soon for breakfast as well.
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Anthony
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having been to Black Eyed Susans many times for breakfast - I was surprised to see they offered dinner. I truly thought it was a breakfast joint. After looking at a the menu for Stroll - I decided I wanted to go. What a hidden gem. Best kept secret on the island for sure!! Food was FANTASTIC. Service was Fantastic. The Atmosphere was Fantastic! Overall experience was amazing. Like I said - best kept secret on the Island. Look forward to going back in the summer!!
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Julia VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love it here - cozy, warm and happy to return. The linguini and clams is the best!
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Lynn VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, atmosphere, service was all impeccable. A great nite for party of 4
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Heidi
Seattle10 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of our favorite places in Nantucket! Great service and food-- never disappoints!
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Connie VIP
Greater Boston35 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in Nantucket! The food is fabulous, servers are lovely and we always look forward to dinner at BES! Another wonderful meal. Always love the tuna, tartare, the Cappellini and the wonderful and delicious pot de cream.
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Ashley VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant on island! Chef Todd never ceases to wow us!
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Gail VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun casual small restaurant with a community feel. The kale salad, salmon and capallini pasta were excellent.
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Black Eyed Susans is rated 4.8 stars by 241 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 17 times today

10 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Nantucket
Hours of operation
Mon 7:00 am–10:00 am Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–2:00 am Wed 7:00 am–7:00 pm Fri 8:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Todd Edwards
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://black-eyedsusans.com/
Phone number
(508) 325-0308
Private party facilities
Available for full or partial evening buy-outs. Please email eat@blackeyedsusansnantucket.com.

Black Eyed Susans

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Apps

Cauliflower 'Carnitas'

Asparagus Tartine

Potato Chip Pancake

Thai Crunch Salad

Entrees

Lamb Barbacoa

Monkfish Tonkatsu

Lemongrass Fluke

Moroccan Spice Chicken Thighs

Classics

Whole Leaf Caesar Salad

Capellini

Linguine

What 241 people are saying

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