Best Places to Eat and Drink on Nantucket

Best Places to Eat

Who's Hungry? With all the kiteboarding, efoiling, biking, and exploring of the island, you are bound to work up an appetite! And that's a good thing because the food and drink on Nantucket is just as world-class as its beaches. We thought we'd see if we can whet your appetite with a few options!

Breakfast

Claudette's sconset

Delicious breakfast sandwiches and a nice walk from the lighthouse.

Island Kitchen rotary

Upscale diner-feel with incredible food. Serve all day and offer catering too.

The Downyflake rotary

Nantucket staple. A classic diner with unreal donuts.

Lemon Press town

Bright, brick-lined cafe with outdoor tables offering eclectic eats, smoothies & superfood lattes.

Lunch

Provisions town

Home of the famous Turkey Terrific.

Fresh town

We love the Caprese.

Sayle's Seafood town

Fried Clams and a Lobster Roll = Perfection.

Cisco Brewery south shore

Food trucks, beer, spirits, music -- what more could you ask for?

Something Natural cliff road

Bakery and sandwich shop, known for its breads, huge sandwiches, and cookie dough to cook later.

The Corner Table town

Sometimes also referred to as our de facto office. Strong coffee, strong internet, delicious food to go or stay, and cool people.

Dinner

Oran Mor town

Romantic dinner spot. Fantastic food and cocktails.

Lola Burger rotary

Family friendly with good burgers and prices. Its sister restaurant Lola 41 is in town and a little more formal.

Sister Ship town

A restaurant, cafe, and relaxed cocktail club, Sister Ship offers elevated cocktails alongside seafood-forward, Mediterranean dishes, made using New England seafood and local ingredients.

Ventuno town

Delicious Italian food with a strong wine selection. If you miss dinner, they are also known for a good party late night.

Sandbar at Jetties jetties

Family friendly, casual beach dining. It's a great place to watch the sunset with daily buck-a-shuck happy hour specials.

Nautilus town

Creative small plates and cocktails you won’t forget. Get your reservation early in the day.

Millie's madaket

Unbeatable tacos, quesadillas, and sunsets. Try the Madaket Mystery. Plus, Mr. Rogers hung out here and you should too.

Straight Wharf town

Summer classics perfect for a day after the beach.

Pi Pizza rotary

Very. Good. Pizza.

Dessert & Something Sweet

The Juice Bar town

Best ice cream + smoothies + juices.

Wicked Island Bakery near the rotary

Morning buns. That's all we have to say.

Pip & Anchor near the rotary

Local produce, pastry, sandwiches, pantry goods and more from makers and growers on Nantucket and beyond, up to 100 miles away.

Nantucket Bake Shop near the rotary

Fresh baked Nantucket treats. Arguably the best donuts on island and you'll want to be sure to try the Jamaican patties, almond macaroons, and just about everything else!

Late Night

Brotherhood of Thieves town

While open for lunch and dinner, Brotherhood’s kitchen is the one of the last to close on Nantucket at 10PM. Great American cuisine and the oldest bar on Nantucket now with an additional beer garden patio, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and Cisco Kitchen & Bar.

Stubby's town

'Cause who doesn’t like onion rings and a cheesesteak at 1AM.

Nightlife

Start the night with one of your many delicious dinner options. Then, you might wander over to Gazebo for one of their incredible mudslides post dinner. Slip 14 and Or the Whale also offer great drinks and friendly bartenders. As your night continues, you may find yourself at one of the following places. Nantucket closes at 1am so go close it down! Plus, nothing cures a hangover like a bit of kiting the next morning...

The Chicken Box near rotary

Live music, dancing, and even rowdier times. Look out for upcoming concerts and visiting bands, but watch out for long lines on busy nights.

Club Car town

The infamous piano singalong spot. You'll find strong spirits both in the drinks and people!

Gaslight town

New in 2019, Gaslight offers itself as an aswesome new destination for live music, craft cocktails, and complementary food. It became a favorite quickly, and you'll want to watch out for lines.

Ventuno Back Bar town

A Nantucket classic and more traditional bar scene.

Best Places to Eat and Drink on Nantucket