The Best Places to Eat and Drink on Nantucket
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Nantucket is a classic New England locale, complete with a whaling history museum, cobblestone streets, and an entire spring celebration solely devoted to daffodils. It's also the summertime playground of the wealthy and hungry, where swanky seafood spots and $25 cocktails reign. If you're island-bound, be sure to add these essential bars and restaurants to your bucket list. Read More
This family-owned restaurant serves sandwiches, tacos, and fried bites out of a small, counter-service shop on Broad Street. In addition to burgers and fried fish sandwiches, you'll find a selection of Jamaican eats including oxtail served with rice and beans, curried mutton, stewed chicken, and more. Grab a meal to go and eat it on any of the island's scenic beaches.
Via Mare is primed for an elegant night out on the island. The cozy, wood-paneled restaurant is tucked into Greydon House, a historic property turned boutique hotel. Diners are seated in rooms designed to look like the library or sitting room of the original owners in the 1870s. Inspired by the Venetian tradition of shared dining, the menu offers small plates and craft cocktails using New England ingredients in loosely Italian dishes.
This lively wine bar covers all the bases. You can order caviar service, grilled cheese, and crab salad all in one spot. Choose from a list of global wines or spice up the night with a craft cocktail. This is a no-reservations, drop-in and have a drink spot perfect for starting or ending a night out.
In 2024, Chef Felino Samson opened Misogi Noodle Bar in the space of his and partner Amy Young's former restaurant The Beet. Though Misogi does of course serve noodles, that's just the beginning of the pan-Asian menu. You'll also find soy-marinated Korean eggs, Filipino chicken inasal, and five-spice duck legs.
Before expanding to the Seaport neighborhood in Boston, the Nautilus started on Nantucket. This original location offers a more relaxed vibe with a similar seafood-centric global menu. Sample small plates like East Coast oyster tacos, steamed pork buns, and Hawaiian poke, or feast on the Beijing-style whole roasted duck. Don't sleep on the cocktail menu, a dynamic take on tropical drinks.
It's really not an island adventure without a stop at the fish market. At Straight Wharf Fish, right off the ferry, you can grab steamers, calamari, and lobster rolls to go or opt to sit oceanside and dine in. Bougie meets casual with menu items like a caviar sandwich served with Parmesan, red pepper jelly, and Funyuns on a King's Hawaiian role.
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Take a break from seafood at B-ACK Yard BBQ, a sports bar serving up Tennessee whiskey, smoked meats, and live blues music. Order a plate with brisket or burnt ends and classic sides like coleslaw and mac and cheese, or get a stuffed sandwich like 'the Stockyard' that combines brisket, foie gras, and bacon jam.
Leah Bayer arrived on Nantucket in 1968 and began selling sweets shortly thereafter. The first grade teacher-turned-fudge shop owner has been a favorite on the island for decades. Aunt Leah's Fudge makes more than 30 different kinds of fudge. They're also known for chocolate-covered cranberries and saltwater taffy. The shop is situated perfectly to grab a box of sweets on your way to the ferry.
This classic diner serves breakfast in the morning and BYOB dinner at night. Savor your morning coffee with a Portuguese scramble or a stack of French toast. In the evening, dine a banh mi eclair stuffed with Vietnamese pate, crispy pork belly, pickles, and chile; or a braised brisket plated with poblanos, onions, creamy grits, and a crispy tortilla.
Lemon Press is a local staple, keeping islanders and visitors alike stocked with cold-pressed juices and espresso beverages. Come here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern bent. Try the Turkish eggs and harissa avocado bowl for breakfast or the Persian mussels and the slow-roasted duck mezze for dinner.
Pi Pizzeria began in the back of a wine and cheese shop on Nantucket in 2001. By 2006 they had their own space and they've been slinging wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas there ever since. Choose from classic Italian recipes like marinara and margherita or go local with a New England white clam edition. The family-friendly spot also serves subs and pastas.
Don't be fooled by this roadside grocery and convenience store. It's also home to some of the best El Salvadoran cuisine on Nantucket island. Order tamales, carne asada with rice and beans, tacos, and quesadillas. They're best known for their pupusas, grilled corncakes stuffed with meat and cheese.
167 Raw Nantucket has three different outposts: a fish market, a food truck, and a raw bar at Cisco Brewers. The food truck is a popular spot to grab fish tacos, lobster rolls, and fried oyster baskets. At the fish market, snag a daily fresh catch to cook at home or browse their selection of wine, beer, and gourmet goods for snacking.
Cisco Brewers was founded on Nantucket in 1995 and the on-island original location still maintains a unique feel. Visit the brewery to grab a local beer, listen to live music, and snack on bites from a rotating food truck selection. During the season, the brewery runs a continuous shuttle bus from the downtown area to the brewery further inland. © 2025 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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This family-owned restaurant serves sandwiches, tacos, and fried bites out of a small, counter-service shop on Broad Street. In addition to burgers and fried fish sandwiches, you'll find a selection of Jamaican eats including oxtail served with rice and beans, curried mutton, stewed chicken, and more. Grab a meal to go and eat it on any of the island's scenic beaches. Open in Google Maps
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Via Mare is primed for an elegant night out on the island. The cozy, wood-paneled restaurant is tucked into Greydon House, a historic property turned boutique hotel. Diners are seated in rooms designed to look like the library or sitting room of the original owners in the 1870s. Inspired by the Venetian tradition of shared dining, the menu offers small plates and craft cocktails using New England ingredients in loosely Italian dishes. Open in Google Maps
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This lively wine bar covers all the bases. You can order caviar service, grilled cheese, and crab salad all in one spot. Choose from a list of global wines or spice up the night with a craft cocktail. This is a no-reservations, drop-in and have a drink spot perfect for starting or ending a night out.
In 2024, Chef Felino Samson opened Misogi Noodle Bar in the space of his and partner Amy Young's former restaurant The Beet. Though Misogi does of course serve noodles, that's just the beginning of the pan-Asian menu. You'll also find soy-marinated Korean eggs, Filipino chicken inasal, and five-spice duck legs.
Before expanding to the Seaport neighborhood in Boston, the Nautilus started on Nantucket. This original location offers a more relaxed vibe with a similar seafood-centric global menu. Sample small plates like East Coast oyster tacos, steamed pork buns, and Hawaiian poke, or feast on the Beijing-style whole roasted duck. Don't sleep on the cocktail menu, a dynamic take on tropical drinks.
It's really not an island adventure without a stop at the fish market. At Straight Wharf Fish, right off the ferry, you can grab steamers, calamari, and lobster rolls to go or opt to sit oceanside and dine in. Bougie meets casual with menu items like a caviar sandwich served with Parmesan, red pepper jelly, and Funyuns on a King's Hawaiian role.
Take a break from seafood at B-ACK Yard BBQ, a sports bar serving up Tennessee whiskey, smoked meats, and live blues music. Order a plate with brisket or burnt ends and classic sides like coleslaw and mac and cheese, or get a stuffed sandwich like 'the Stockyard' that combines brisket, foie gras, and bacon jam. Open in Google Maps
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Leah Bayer arrived on Nantucket in 1968 and began selling sweets shortly thereafter. The first grade teacher-turned-fudge shop owner has been a favorite on the island for decades. Aunt Leah's Fudge makes more than 30 different kinds of fudge. They're also known for chocolate-covered cranberries and saltwater taffy. The shop is situated perfectly to grab a box of sweets on your way to the ferry.
This classic diner serves breakfast in the morning and BYOB dinner at night. Savor your morning coffee with a Portuguese scramble or a stack of French toast. In the evening, dine a banh mi eclair stuffed with Vietnamese pate, crispy pork belly, pickles, and chile; or a braised brisket plated with poblanos, onions, creamy grits, and a crispy tortilla. Open in Google Maps
Foursquare
Lemon Press is a local staple, keeping islanders and visitors alike stocked with cold-pressed juices and espresso beverages. Come here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern bent. Try the Turkish eggs and harissa avocado bowl for breakfast or the Persian mussels and the slow-roasted duck mezze for dinner. Open in Google Maps
Foursquare
Pi Pizzeria began in the back of a wine and cheese shop on Nantucket in 2001. By 2006 they had their own space and they've been slinging wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas there ever since. Choose from classic Italian recipes like marinara and margherita or go local with a New England white clam edition. The family-friendly spot also serves subs and pastas. Open in Google Maps
Foursquare
Don't be fooled by this roadside grocery and convenience store. It's also home to some of the best El Salvadoran cuisine on Nantucket island. Order tamales, carne asada with rice and beans, tacos, and quesadillas. They're best known for their pupusas, grilled corncakes stuffed with meat and cheese.
167 Raw Nantucket has three different outposts: a fish market, a food truck, and a raw bar at Cisco Brewers. The food truck is a popular spot to grab fish tacos, lobster rolls, and fried oyster baskets. At the fish market, snag a daily fresh catch to cook at home or browse their selection of wine, beer, and gourmet goods for snacking.
Cisco Brewers was founded on Nantucket in 1995 and the on-island original location still maintains a unique feel. Visit the brewery to grab a local beer, listen to live music, and snack on bites from a rotating food truck selection. During the season, the brewery runs a continuous shuttle bus from the downtown area to the brewery further inland. Open in Google Maps
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