Definitely giving tourist trap x influencer, but as much as I want to hate it I genuinely think the food is solid. It's a cute spot on the water, but it gets SO crowded, so be prepared. Came twice, once as a walk in for lunch and once for dinner. When we walked in for lunch, the vibes were weird. The host asked us 3!!! times if we're eating, to which we said we are ordering a bunch of apps. The lobster roll here is iconic and delicious, arguably the best on the island. The pistachio ice cream is *chefs kiss*. All 4 of us were not impressed with the crucumber, I would skip it. I would probably come back on my next trip, but it's a spot you hit once and don't feel the need to keep coming back day after day. read more

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I wanted to like CRU, but it really lived up to its reputation as an overpriced tourist trap. We enjoyed some fresh seafood, and subs good flavors, but the quality and care does not live up to the price tag. If I'm going to pay $40 for a simple pasta with clams, it had better be exemplary -- not mostly minced clams and a few oversized, dried out change on top If I'm going to pay nearly the same amount for steamed mussels (bar food that's hard to screw up), don't serve me overcooked, dried-out mussels, and certainly didn't charge me another $16 for the fries. Flavors were good. Execution was weak. read more

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This restaurant, situated in a pedestrian-only zone conducive to walking and cycling. Super impressed with its immediate seating upon our arrival. The establishment offers a stunning bayside view. Our service was great, with our waiter providing detailed information about the preparation of our meal. The nautical-themed decor complemented the bar-style setup, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating areas, though we opted for inside seating despite the crowd and noticeable noise level. We particularly enjoyed the smoked fish and lobster roll. Notably, upon receiving the check, we appreciated that gratuity had already been included, simplifying the tipping process. Overall a great lunch. read more

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We had such a delightful experience here from start to finish. All of the staff were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. We had an amazing table just in front of all of the docked boats so we could see and hear the sea in front of us and watch the slow rocking of the boats back and forth. We started with salads and then moved to the crab pasta and the lobster roll. Everything was simply delicious. The Crucumber martini in my opinion IS worth the hype. I felt lucky to get a reservation here. read more

After walking around Nantucket for the day, we were in the mood for light drinking some oysters. We came here for a glass of wine and really enjoyed the outdoor seating. They had a couple of different options as far as oysters go and they all were really good. If you were looking for ambience and good service, this is a great place. read more

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Sadly Your 1st interaction @ Cru is a rude, over-efficacious, condescending greeting from the hostess. Followed by a 15-20 minute (if you're lucky) wait for your server to take your order for ridiculously overpriced too much ice, cocktails. 20% is their guarantee no mater what, so there is zero incentive for them to hustle. The food is decent, no complaints there, but hey for a $38 cheeseburger it better be above average. Cru is strictly a FOMO spot, swarming with influencers taking pictures of anything on the menu. Avoid at all costs, don't say I didn't warn you. read more

Nothing more than a glorified tourist trap at this point. Decent oyster selection and of course a great view, but these are sullied by the rude hostesses, disengaged waitstaff, obscenely loud music during daylight (this isn't Mykonos get a grip), and watered down drinks. Don't waste your time here, plenty of better dining experiences even just a stone's throw away. read more

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Amazing! Rough start Memorial Monday as 7 hour delay caused us to miss lunch reservation. Front desk accommodated us for dinner with window seat. Focaccia &whipped ricotta, raw clams, lobster bake & stacked potatoes, CRUcumber cocktail. Our server was awesome & I forgot his name! Excellent service & food. Perfect mix of attention without being pushy. Beautiful room and view for our 1st night. read more

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Amazing raw bar - loved the oysters and the raw clams (I much preferred the littleneck over the cherry but both were great). We also got lobster Cobb salads which were pretty average and a side of fries with Calabrian chili which were pretty good. They have both indoor and outdoor seating but we opted for outdoor, which was much calmer and quieter (the inside was pretty rowdy). Walked in as a party of 2 for lunch on a summer Thursday around 12:15pm without a reservation but were seated right away (there was plenty of outdoor seating available - less so for indoors). The Aperol spritz wasn't bad but not my favorite. Overall, not bad! read more

CRU - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

This was my favorite restaurant in all of New England. Great service at the bar. The bartender easily modified drinks to my liking. Cru is located right on the water with amazing views. The menu has a wide variety of options. I went with the crudo of the day. Salmon topped with caviar. 10/10. Drinks are amazing. I got the melon cocktail with mezcal. read more

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And I'd do it again plus the crucumber martini x2. Clam chowder is the best my partner has ever had - not pictured read more

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My sister and I took a sister trip to Nantucket, we did a lot of research before hand on places to eat and we couldn't get into CRU. We were walking around that day and said let's stop by right when they open and see how long the wait is...we both wanted to eat here because we heard great things about the lobster roll! We check in and only had to wait 15 minutes to get seated right by all the boats and water! We had such a great lunch with beautiful views! Their lobster roll we would put in our Top 3 favorite while visiting the East Coast. It was also my first time to try an oyster and WOW! I can't stop eating them now. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Great place. High quality food. Great service. Very well run. Gracious staff. Beautiful location. Classy place, read more

Beautiful place, on the dock. Ambience was great and the food was exceptional. The clam chowder was amazing and so was the beet carpaccio. The lobster salad was really good and the tuna burger was good. read more

Delicious food, nice wine list, GREAT location! Service was wonderful. We had a little "accident" when the food was being served but the entire staff responded immediately and with such care and sincerity. They even brought a new shirt to change into Cool vibe for sure. Thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. read more

CRU. I what more can one say? Truly the best seafood in Town, and perhaps the best raw bar on the island. Always a welcoming friend, at the end harbor-end of Straight Wharf if you take the Hyline boat. We were on Island the 22nd of November, and the outdoors furniture was stored inside CRU; we felt sad. Then we were on Island the weekend after Stroll, and saw that there were plywood boards on the windows for winter; I wept. Always a sad scene. Just like the lack of boats, yachts or activity in the Basin. Again, the best raw bar in the island. Best service. Best prices. Fresh, big, and a wide selection of oysters, clams, cherry stones, and shrimp. A wonderful lobster salad appetizer that is to die for! Even better lobster roll. Ice cold draft Cisco too! During the season, they add in the tip for you - so be aware. No negatives whatsoever ever. read more

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Excellent raw bar with good view, but VERY expensive. We had the premier tower which was good.

Oh Cru, what happened? Never coming back. Been coming here for years and before when it was the rope walk. The Hostess have 0 class or training and are there only for their looks but that's all. They will tell you it's a 30 minute wait and then after 30 minutes will tell you it's another 30 minute wait. Then after waiting a hour you will wait 30 minutes for a server. Then after that you get to enjoy oysters and a lobster, both of which will have tons of shells. Tourist trap. Don't waste your time. Plenty of restaurants on Nantucket that deserve your money more than this place. read more

this was a pretty delightful meal. I tried 3 items. The house brioche & two pasta dishes: lobster cannelloni which was very unique. It's not often where you have a pasta like that and the moist taste of the poached lobster along with the sauce and baby turnips were the perfect touch & then the crab tagliatelle - this dish was super light & The crab tagliatelle+ lemon mixture was perfect. Both these pasta dishes were filling and didn't feel heavy. Highly rec all 3 items. The service started off well but nearing the end our server didn't come by to drop the check for a long while, we also asked two other servers in the mean time. Ambiance is right by the water which was super special. The food itself was fantastic - only received 4 because of the service! But wouldn't hold me back to come again. read more

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If ever there was a tourist trap on Nantucket, this would be it. The food is just okay but certainly not worth the price. However, this is all over Instagram as THE place to eat on the island. However, aesthetics don't overrule taste. It's a pleasant location with a great view, but there's definitely better places to eat. read more

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Wow!!! This was one of the best meals we had on the island and the lobster roll (specifically the warm one) was hands down the best lobster roll I had there!! The seafood is fresh and everything is cooked to perfection. The views are gorgeous even though we were inside. Clam chowder was very tasty and so were the fried Ipswich clams. Some key standout dishes were the duck fat potatoes, each layer was so crispy yet soft. Makes a perfect bite. The grilled teardrop cabbage was amazing and it had a hint of chili oil which gives it such a great kick!! But yea the warm lobster roll was probably a highlight for me and the fries were some of the best I've had too. The grand cru plateau was super fresh! Overall wonderful service, beautiful ambiance and incredible food! read more

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Cru was our most memorable dinner on our honeymoon on Nantucket. We had the FLUKE GRENOBLOISE (blood orange, capers, brown butter + croutons) and GRAND BANKS HALIBUT (safron shellfish broth, mussels, rouille, leeks + peas). The cocktail was the CRUCOMBER (Bison Grass Vodka, lemon, cucumber + toasted sesame) which was delicious and refreshing. We were seated outside in a quiet area on the dock. The service was incredible! Our fish was so fresh. I recommend ordering any seafood here. Make sure you get a reservation!! read more

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Alright here are my thoughts. You are clearly paying for the view and rent of the restaurant in your meal prices. Not to say our party did not participate in the clean plate club, I just think for the prices, the meal should have been revolutionary and life changing. The brioche starter was delectable, the lobster cannelloni was beautiful and the halibut was cooked perfectly. Service was wonderful of course, everyone on staff is lovely and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Would I empty the 401k to visit? No. Would I go for a drink at sunset during my time on Nantucket? absolutely. read more

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Wonderful service, the daily Crudo was exceptional, the drinks, all the food we had were all really amazing. Friendly service and fantastic food and drink. I can't wait to return the next time we're in Nantucket. read more

Cru was the restaurant I was most excited to visit during our most recent trip to Nantucket. Expectations were set high as it's supposed to be the it restaurant. We had a reservation for 8:45 on a Wednesday, but I wasn't exactly expecting a "club" vibe with loud house music. It was the kind of experience where the hostess doesn't even make eye contact with you when they ask for your name and reservation. Servers were nice and we were sat by open windows. Unfortunately it started raining with strong wind, we all got wet before the windows were closed.... We happened to be sitting next to the 2 windows that couldn't close properly so window frames just continued flapping in the wind for our whole dinner. We ordered the foccacia with honey ricotta, Ipswich clams, two shrimp cocktail. The foccacia was chewy and tasty, but not sure why they decided on a loaded tomato focaccia to pair with the honey and ricotta. Fried Ipswich clams happen to be my favorite, so I was excited to see them on the menu. I appreciate they tried to jazz them up with a pickled onion, chile, lettuce etc.... But this is a prime example of when simple is better. Ipswich clams are delicate with a pungent clammy flavor - I couldn't pick this up with the chile pepper. They were also soggy on one side. The giant shrimp were delicious. Perfectly cooked with really well make cocktail sauce. Definitely the best bite we had. For entrees we got the lobster roll with butter and the steak. The lobster roll was mediocre at best, mostly because the bun was incredibly saturated and soggy, barely staying in one piece as we ate. The lobster itself tasted fresh and was texturally good. A perfect lobster roll isn't hard to execute. The fries that came with the lobster roll were delicious. The steak... completely under seasoned! This really confused me, and it was obvious they forgot to sprinkle on some salt. It was overly charred on the outside, rare on the inside (we ordered medium), and the connective tissue made it impossible to chew and enjoy. The duck fat potato was also under seasoned, but at least I saw some finishing salt on top. The technique, texture, and fry was on point. read more

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Finding a reservation at CRU is a bit tricky, but we were able to walk-in on a Thursday night in September and sat at a nice spot outside with a view! We had two glasses of the Cristina Ascheri Gavi di Gavi Cortese. It was very crisp and chilled well! We shared the NY style soft pretzel with honey mustard butter. It was ok, nothing too special! For an entree we ordered the lobster roll warm with lemon butter. This was very delicious and the portion was big as well! Overall, CRU is a great spot for dining and even better vibes! read more

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LOVED it here. Had a 930 resy on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Waited half hour for our table but we loved it here! Lobster roll, pastas, salad, drinks were great read more

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The reviews seem all over the board here. I had a fabulous experience. We made a reservation for a Saturday night, arrived early and were seated right away. Our server was friendly, attentive, informative and gave us room to enjoy. We sat in the room without the bar and the vibe was loud and lively. Some people were dressed up and others were more casual. Seems like anything goes. We had champagne, martini and Baileys drinks. All were very good. The hot lobster rolls were yummy - maybe a tad bit dry, but the buttered bun made up for it. The cold lobster roll at 167 raw was better, but I still enjoyed it. The fries were just ok. I couldn't place the white dusty spice on them. Dip them in cocktail sauce for a better taste. We also ordered the Brussels, which had parm shavings and bacon. So so good. I would definitely return for the service and ambiance and to try a different dish. read more

CRU - Lobster roll, Brussels, martini - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Most amazing lobster roll on Nantucket Island! Every summer is always the best and the freshest lobster ever. Service is fast, attentive, and professional. Ambiance is a little lively sometimes but the music is always bumping and you'll always have an amazing time. Recommend when visiting nantucket. read more

CRU - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

The most amazing food and it is pricey but well worth it! We we're just planning to have a dozen oysters then going elsewhere for the main dinner. We had the best Nantucket oysters (Fifth Bend and Pocomo Meadow) I've ever tried which made us realize we should just stay to have a full course dinner. We had the best Sommelier who chose a really great French wine. We had the crab cake which was mostly crab versus breading which is the way it's supposed to be. Then we had the Lobster Fra Diavolo and the special which was pasta scallops with caviar. The desserts were divine ice cream and chocolate mousse. The service was very top-notch and the view is a Great view of the port. This is a good place to dine for all occasions. read more

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The restaurant is hard to get in during the on season. It's a great location but not at all what traditional Nantucket is about. It's very trendy, and HIGHLy overpriced. It's a glamorous tourist trap near the ferry. It's also a place to see and be seen. A glass of wine alone was $23 each. Try any other spot in town. Then saving grace was our waiter. So kind professional and friendly he was wonderful. read more

I could give 6 stars based on how amazing our experience was. Why does CRU have such low reviews? The restaurant has service on par to that of a Michelin star's. From start to finish, staff was incredibly attentive and kind. They wipe down the table after appetizers, entrees, and they even fold your napkin for you when you leave the table. Food is crazy good. Drinks are even better. I highly, highly, highly recommend ordering their crucomber (?). I'm pretty sure it's their classic cocktail, and you wouldn't think that vodka and cucumber would be a great combination, but wow. So refreshing and light. I could drink like 10 of these. It's lightly sweetened as well, and it's just such a well made drink. We ordered focaccia, crudo, lobster roll, clam spaghetti, some oysters, and clam chowder. Our favorites have to be the lobster roll and the clam chowder. Like holy hell, both were some of the best I've ever had. Flavor is incredible, and they definitely pack on the lobster. Is this establishment pricey? Certainly, but you're also in Nantucket. Truly a phenomenal experience. read more

Yes, it's harder to get a reservation here, but somehow we end up at Cru most every summer. The drinks are refreshing, service attentive, and very lively atmosphere- especially in the front room. While the lobster roll and salmon entrees were good, the standout dishes are always the shared plates and small apps. My tip: skip the entrees. Enjoy the cocktails and oysters and load up on the small plates. (Yes, it's expensive, but tbh, we are on Nantucket and everything else is too). read more

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Cru was featured on pretty much every list of where to eat in Nantucket, so we knew we had to try it. With it being our first dining on arrival to the island, the prices were a bit of a sticker shock, even having come from a large city. But we soon learned these were normal to high for the island, though extremely high for anywhere else. But, I don't mind paying so much when the food is good, and it was. Perhaps the best food of anywhere we ate the entire trip. We shared the Parker House Rolls (a must, and to-die-for) and local raw oysters, which were fun to try. I had a fish, that I don't see on the online menu any more, but I believe was a sea bass with browned butter, capers, and croutons. It was a bit rich but delicious. My dining companions had the duck (which from my taste was amazing) and the scallops (which were too salty, to be honest). The view of the harbor and atmosphere inside were both stellar, though it was extremely loud. We could barely hear our waiter over the crowd at the bar and had to yell to each across the table. To maintain its status as a relaxing, luxury restaurant, they should consider either capping the number of people permitted at the bar to those in stools or not having dining tables so close to the bar. Our waiter was wonderful--attentive, and made great recommendations. However, the hostess could have been better, as she didn't even ask if wanted to sit outside and then scolded me for attempting to take a branded pen from the hostess stand, which were sitting in a cluster of fifty or so right where mints or matches for patrons to take are typically. Why put them there if you don't want guests to take them? read more

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Hideous menu for dinner.... Small and over priced for what you're getting even for Nantucket.

Food is fantastic. I got the lobster roll with butter and she got the crab pasta. Both were amazing. Only downside is it is so loud you can't have any conversation and your brain will hurt. read more

As NYC goodies, we were so excited to try this place after hearing the buzz -- though the lobster roll was good, the raw bar rendered one of us ill. My guest had food poisoning after enjoying oysters and shrimp cocktail (10$ per shrimp). It unfortunately characterized our entire trip - hard to ignore. We enjoyed food at several other restaurants as best we could - at a better price point, higher quality, and didn't take us out for the count! This yet again reaffirms the rule - the closer the restaurant is to the water, odds are the worse food will be. If you want to go here to "check" the box, get a glass of wine, but don't waste your money on any of the food. read more

We come and stay on Nantucket every June for over three weeks. Our generations of family have enjoyed the island for many years. We always look forward to dinning at Cru for lunch. The wait staff is engaging and enjoyable. We were disappointed last June, and once again today, disappointment with the food. There were four of us, the menu is a bit limited and lacking the flavor you would expect. The smoked fish appetizer was presented beautifully, however lacked flavor, and was very bland. I returned the muscle entree because there was no broth, the toasts were burned, and the muscles over cooked and stuck to the shells. The prices should actually appear as $$$$. We have chefs in our family. We are not unfamiliar with good food. read more

Tons of great seafood options, the food was good but not the best on the island. The farmers salad was probably my fav- simple, fresh- I did find it as too heavily dressed but it was a glutinous salad. The oysters were fresh although I found them super salty, the charcuterie board was a disappointment. The halibut was was a HUGE portion and was good but just too much fish for one person. This definitely seems to be the happening spot in nantucket- it was lively with chatter all around. We found the service a little spotty but it is the end of the season and a busy night. read more

I love oysters, and CRU had the absolute best oysters I've ever tried. Nantucket is known for their seafood, and this may be the best establishment to try them. The price is correspondent with the degree of friendly and knowledge service they provide here, in addition to the wonderful view of the sunset and the boat docks. CRU is also the only place on the island that stocks size 8 jumbo shrimp I highly recommend trying them. read more

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