Restaurants near The Wauwinet Nantucket

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1. or, The Whale

4.7

Exceptional(627)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Nantucket

Booked 80 times today

or a lively brunch, or, The Whale is your destination on Nantucket's Main Street. This bistro and bar offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu that reflects the island's diversity. Start your day with a delicious brunch featuring classics like eggs Benedict and pancakes, along with unique options such as the veggie mushroom bowl topped with a fried egg. For lunch, enjoy choices like the blackened swordfish sandwich or a classic turkey BLT, and don’t miss Manny's refreshing bistro frisée salad. As evening falls, the dinner menu shines with dishes like lobster cavatelli, made with homemade pasta, and roasted chicken with crispy potatoes. The bar features an extensive selection of wines and cocktails, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Sip on local craft beer or a signature cocktail on the spacious outdoor patio and soak in the island's charm. Whether for a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, or, The Whale is the perfect choice.

2. The Proprietors

4.7

Exceptional(787)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Nantucket

Booked 68 times today

The Proprietors is a restaurant and bar located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. A perfect blend of international flavors and locally sourced ingredients provides for an experience that echoes the island’s eclectic whaling history. This share-plates eatery is enjoyed for its comforting rustic ambiance. The menu at The Proprietors is structured to encourage guests to experience a number of plates and runs from smaller dishes to entrée-sized portions. The entire menu is designed to be enjoyed family-style and offers many vegetarian choices. We politely ask that you book tables if you’re planning to join us in the dining room only — we do not reserve bar seats. Feel free to walk by and check in for bar service, if we have the bar is available, we are happy to seat and serve you!

3. Island Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(594)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Nantucket

Booked 43 times today

Casual indoor/outdoor dining, open year-round. Located mid-island, currently serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and dinner Wednesday through Saturday for the winter.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 @ikcateringpalmbeach @ikinflightcatering

4. Black Eyed Susans

4.7

Exceptional(274)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Nantucket

Booked 24 times today

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.

5. Oran Mor Bistro

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4.8

Exceptional(351)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Nantucket

Booked 42 times today

Oran Mor is a delightful bistro in Nantucket, Massachusetts that serves up a concise menu of gourmet delicacies. The number of menu items is kept small to ensure that perfection can be attained in its composition. Local suppliers are used for the majority of ingredients to assure freshness and quality.

6. Bar Yoshi

4.8

Exceptional(21)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • South Boston

Booked 35 times today

Located on the Nantucket waterfront at the historic Old South Wharf, bar Yoshi offers innovative Japanese and Asian-inspired cuisine including sushi, noodles and dumplings, as well as raw bar offerings, poke, ceviche and larger plates. The beverage program features a curated beer, sake and wine list, in addition to creative cocktails.

A photo of The Nautilus - Nantucket restaurant

7. The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.8

Exceptional(122)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Nantucket

Booked 22 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

A photo of Breeze & Sailor’s Valentine at The Nantucket Hotel restaurant

8. Breeze & Sailor’s Valentine at The Nantucket Hotel

4.5

Awesome(14)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Nantucket

Booked 17 times today

Breeze Restaurant at the Nantucket Hotel is a year-round dining destination offering fresh, seasonal takes on New England classics by Chef Michael Hervieux. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch in a relaxed setting, with standout dishes. The Breeze is a year-round guest favorite, and Sailor’s Valentine outdoor dining on the Front Porch is available from May 25 through October 12.

9. Club Car

4.2

Awesome(164)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Nantucket

Booked 27 times today

We are excited to introduce you to the Club Car this 2025 season! We will be serving American Contemporary foods heavy on local seafood dishes, local vegetables and prime cuts of meat.Outdoor dining by reservation only with availability for parties of up to 6 guests. We are thrilled to be able to share this fun summer chapter with all of you!

10. The Gaslight

4.8

Exceptional(33)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Nantucket

Booked 21 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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Debbie
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food. Great service. Really accommodating of our toddler granddaughter at a 5:30 reservation. Appreciated that. Ate outside and truly a delightful evening.
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Black Eyed SusansPrice: Moderate• American• Nantucket
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4.7
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Kirthi
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food and great atmosphere. Would love to come back!
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The Nautilus - NantucketPrice: Very Expensive• Pan-Asian• Nantucket
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4.8
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JanVIP
Virginia •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food we went two days in a row and took friends. We would highly recommend it, although the service has been slow.
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Bar YoshiPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• South Boston
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4.8
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Nigel
1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We went with 5 starters and skipped the entrees - great decision because they all sounded fabulous and they lived up to expectations. Shout out to our server from CT - she was awesome!!
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or, The WhalePrice: Moderate• American• Nantucket
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4.7
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HarlanVIP
Columbus •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Ate on patio. Was so peaceful Olivia and Molly were wonderful. Great vibe and tasty food
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The ProprietorsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Nantucket
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4.7

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