Dining on ISland
These are a few of our favorite spots for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner on the island.
Bon Appétit!
Breakfast
Go-to place for delicious, no frills fare serving dinner and breakfast.
Artisanal bread bakery and coffee shop.
Country cafe serving housemade donuts & simple American breakfast & lunch.
Relaxed neighborhood cafe serving java & nibbles in a cozy space with armchairs & a back patio.
Mid-island Comfort Food. Great for Breakfast!
Scratch made! Everyday! Don’t forget to try the Nantucket morning buns!
Lunch
Down-to-earth environs serving innovative Japanese fare, including sushi, noodles, poke & a raw bar.
Expansive raw bar and exceptionally Pristine seafood!
Cafe offering eclectic eats, smoothies & creative cocktails.
Chic atmosphere with a patio in the heart of downtown.
Perfect grab and go for a Saturday afternoon beach picnic… strongly recommend their Turkey Terrific sandwich.
Feast on hearty sandwiches & chocolate chip cookies at this local go-to.
Cocktail Hour
A Nantucket staple! A Rustic brewery for live music, tastings & tours along with 3 bars serving craft beer, wine & drinks.
California-inspired fare in a restaurant attached to a retrofitted railway car that’s a lively bar.
Dip your feet in the sand while you enjoy a well-crafted spritz at the beach lounge and bar, open all day. The sunset views here are spectacular.
Upscale seasonal Nantucket cuisine offered on the second story of a charming, historic house.
A relaxed cocktail club with courtyard lounge where you can enjoy an elevated cocktail perched in a wicker chair under fringed umbrellas.
The bar wraps around the shady tree that gives this spot its name. The cocktail menu is full of refreshing concoctions appropriate for the outdoor setting.
Dinner
American restaurant serving seasonal, contemporary fare in elegant rooms, some with garden views.
Romantic spot boasts a rotating fixed menu of creative New American cooking & occasional harp music.
Expansive raw bar and exceptionally Pristine seafood!
Fun, lively, family Mexican in Madaket, go early to catch the sunset!
Rustic-modern hot spot featuring global, seafood-centric small plates & inventive craft cocktails.
Splashy spot for creative cocktails & inventive Asian-inspired seafood, including wok-fried lobster.
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving locally sourced, globally influenced fare in a contemporary space.
A great casual spot, especially to eat oysters at picnic tables with your toes in the sand.
Elevated seafood dishes paired with wine in rustic-chic environs or on the waterfront porch.
Elegant restaurant at The Wauwinet Inn offering upscale East Coast American fare & a huge wine list.
Elegant eatery in a Greek revival building serving refined Italian cooking, including fresh pasta.