Chef Emmanuel "Manny" Rojas might be one of the best chefs on Nantucket. This former New Yorker and…read moreMomofuku Ssam Bar alum draws from culinary traditions of every sort, from Mexican and Caribbean, to Korean and Thai. Perhaps in reflection of his New York City roots, all these varied culinary cultures are thrown into the same kitchen, tossed together with abandon, and sprinkled with some Chef Rojas magic, resulting in some of the most interesting, intelligent flavors you can find on Nantucket. The current menu includes dishes like Taiwanese fried prawns, duck wontons and street corn strips with miso aioli, cotija and furikake, which play alongside ingredients like kimchi, water chestnuts, and curtido! Perhaps not surprisingly, given Chef Rojas's Momofuku pedigree, the dinner menu features Korean Barbecue Pork, a large-format family meal that closely resembles Chef David Chang's famous bo ssäm, a slow-roasted, sugar-and-salt-cured whole pork shoulder. KOREAN PORK BBQ ($170; sushi rice - cucumber kimchi - korean bbq sauce - ginger scallion sauce - bibb lettuce wraps) allegedly feeds four to six people. Given the small dent that the four of us made in the dish, even with a few growth-spurting ravenous eaters, the dish could probably feed eight hungry adults. Be prepared for leftovers and meal plan accordingly! At a more recent Sunday brunch, we had the wonderfully culturally ambiguous TUNA TOSTADA ($27; pickled jicama - aji amarillo - charred cipollini & sesame puree - shallot). It was a bit Mexican, a bit Peruvian, a bit East Asian -- and a lot delicious. I'm one of those people who don't get all the hoopla over AVOCADO TOAST, but the Progeny seem to be on the bandwagon. The version served at or, The Whale ($22; cherry tomato - fried egg - everything bagel spice on toasted sourdough) might just win me over. Excellent, ripe sliced avocados came topped with a sunny-side-up egg, lots of tender microgreens, and slightly pan-seared sweet cherry tomatoes. The EGGS BENEDICT ($26; choice of country ham or smoked salmon - poached eggs - house biscuit - hollandaise) were classic and well made with perfectly runny yolk and super rich, buttery hollandaise sauce. But the most delicious thing on the plate was the side of hash browns, a generous slab that was beautifully browned to a crisp on the outside. Cocktails are delicious, though a touch wimpy by our lush standards. Predictably, I'm fond of the entertainingly named UNCLE BAD NEWS ($17; jalapeño-infused tequila, passionfruit, lime) since I'm a sucker for any cocktail with jalapeño as an ingredient.

Very popular and loud place!! The bar area outdoors is lovely with the garden decor and lights…read morestrung around. There were SO many people here; looked like a college crowd. The food was delicious and expensive. We had the asparagus salad and summer salad. Both were delicious and fresh. Steak frites were delicious and the serving size was decent. Duck carnitas was the hit! The duck was delicious and tender. The toppings (pickled onions, pickled veggies, salsa) with the corn tortillas were just right. You prep your own tacos with all the fillings. This was our favorite and we enjoyed the unique concept to use duck! It was an expensive meal but worth it! Service was great. I took more photos but realized they were quite blurry due to it being dark out and I didn't give my phone enough time to capture the photo. I wanted to eat!!! I would definitely come again.

I'm always cautious about a place that has such a huge, diverse menu: Bar food, burgers, salads,…read moreseafood, pasta, and a full menu of sushi and poke? How can you do all that well, especially at fairly friendly prices compared to most places on the island. But we were thrilled with our meal, which was frankly better than the overcooked shellfish they served over at CRU for literally twice the price. If you're in the mood for sashimi or sushi, I must recommend the chirashi: a generous portion of fresh tuna, salmon, and hamachi that's both terrific and a terrific value. And shout out to the sole picatta: properly cooked and generous, with a sauce that doesn't overwhelm the fish.

This place is super cool, it's an old whaling pub and they have kept the theming throughout! You…read moreMUST make a reservation, as they are like impossible to get into! The service was very nice and friendly, the food was so good!! We had the Philly cheesesteak roles app which were delicious. For dinner did the lobster fettuccine, absolutely worth it. So good, I forgot to take a picture before I ate it. I highly recommend it! Giving everything 4 stars, because unfortunately the drinks were not good. I had the peach bourbon smash and the mint was old and not good. We also had a Hugo spritz and it was so sweet it was undrinkable, so we asked to take it off and they did which was nice.

My friends and I stopped at Rose and Crown after a day of strolling the streets of Nantucket and…read morebefore we had to get on the ferry. The bartender was very friendly and we got served right away. The beers were great-- I love a hoppy IPA and my friend also enjoyed her cider. The appetizers were standard and definitely hit the spot. Easy spot for a quick bite, good drinks, and great people watching.

A comfortable pub right off Main Street. Nice selection of tap beers and the menu looks pretty…read moregood. We had the smoked bluefish pate with crackers which was DELICIOUS

Great food and service. Fish was fresh and perfectly prepared…read more The desserts looked so good we ordered one of each to share for the table- will go back soon!

Our party of 4 was excited to hit American Seasons. Our excitement increased as we entered the…read morerestaurant and were met at the door by 2-3 maître d's, one of which welcomed us and proceeded to gush that we were in for a truly special meal: a Michelin starred chef, fresh, local ingredients and unique dishes & flavors. I wish I could write a glowing review, but in all honesty, I cannot do it. The entire experience was a let-down. The serving staff is clearly hired for the season; they struggle to describe the menu; there is no sommelier available and our server looked like a deer caught in headlights when asked a simple question about the sweetness of a Riesling on offer; the food was trying so hard, but was poorly executed and under seasoned. I ordered risotto with chanterelles, asparagus and fresh greens: what arrived was bowl of bland, soupy rice that somehow managed to be both mushy & undercooked. Two of our party ordered the halibut which was so doused in unnecessary accoutrements that this delicate, wonderful fish was lost (and also slightly overcooked), the last member of our group ordered "a Greek preparation" of lamb that arrived like a gummy block of scrapple (today, we noticed it had been pulled from the menu, thank goodness!). It was practically inedible. The two starters were passable, but nothing to write home about and, needless to say, we opted to skip dessert. The bill for this meal was hefty and didn't deliver in any way. The only positive moment was when we asked for the excessively bright lighting to be dimmed down (we were blinded) and we were kindly accommodated. Long story short: unless American Seasons does some serious reflection on how their marketing & describing the experience here, skip it. You're better off with fried clams at a shack.

Phenomenal service, delicious food! The caviar Parker rolls were decadent. I would go back for…read morethose alone!

3.5 overall. While the food is solid (4 stars), I found it to be overpriced, and that's taking in…read morethat Nantucket is expensive. The small plates were all $25+ and while the small plates were actually larger than one would think, nothing blew me away. The cocktails are also expensive, pricier than drinks I recently had at The Pearl & Straight Wharf. Pics were from a few years back, but I most recently dined this year (2026) and had the octopus, little gem salad, the clam dip and fried broccoli. While all good, I wouldn't say a dish stood out as fantastic. (Granted, we didn't order any of their more "main dishes". This is definitely a spot that seemingly is more fun with many mouths to feed and try bites of many things. With just my husband & I, we were limited to the same bites of a few dishes. The service was great and the vibes also. The bar is bustling and upstairs is so charming. Overall, a solid night out. I do find it to be more expensive than their neighbors and not quite sure the food lived up to those occasions, which is why the 3 stars, but regardless, a nice night out. Fun Fact: Back in the day, this spot was an Italian restaurant called DeMarco's and I used to be the hostess! (This was 30 years ago and now after writing that, I feel quite old).

Be sure to have Victoria make you an Espresso Martini! Great location with ambience. Bright, airy,…read morehomey. We loved it!

The location of the restaurant is great, sitting near the water, but the menu is a bit incongruous…read moreand I think the restaurant could do better by focusing on a theme or their strong suits. Dishes were very expensive and not well prepared in basic ways. We ordered several dishes: * steak frites - steak was overcooked. *linguine with clams - clams were great. The noodles were extremely overcooked and stuck together in a sheet *cavatelli - noodles were gummy and dish was over salted. I understand the restaurant is only a few months old. Hopefully they can improve as they gain more experience.

Such polished service! Had a 9pm reservation but showed up at around 8:30 to see if the could…read moreaccommodate us earlier. Although there was not a table available at the moment she said she would call when one becomes available. We stayed local and were delighted to get a call 15 minutes later to let us know that our table was ready. It really left an impression that she was willing to make a phone call just to get us in 15 minutes earlier. We had heard excellent things about the service, the food and the cocktails and we were not disappointed. The crab fried rice with an extra egg was delicious and we also enjoyed the tuna poke and the scallion pancake. The service was polished without being rushed.

I wanted to like this place more!! It was difficult to get a reservation so I expects a lot. The…read moreseating is limited. They serve very quickly. Tapas are the call! The options seemed to fuse too many different things together, for meI liked the blue crab fried rice best! The ribs were a pass. Scallion pancakes were fine. Miso cod skewer was reminiscent of Nobu. I felt rushed. It's good, just not necessarily, for me.

If you are looking for a nice dinner with vegetarian and vegan options this is your go to. The…read morehouse made pasta dishes are also creative and delicious. I had the black truffle bucatini, my husband had the fennel orecchiette, and my son had pasta with cheese and everything was top notch. My son's pasta might have been one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted. Service was fantastic and the restaurant itself is full of Nantucket's classic charm and laid back vibes. We had a couple mocktails and those were great too. Highly recommend!

It is located bar the center of town on the second floor. The signage is limited. If you did not…read moreknow it was there you would walk right by. Upstairs there a barroom and a couple of dining rooms. I would not imagine they could have so much seating. I had the octopus and pot belly. The octopus was tender. Given how hard it is to cook octopuses this was an accomplishment. Then I had the venison, cooked rare. It was delicious. I would return anytime I was on the island.

One of my favorite restaurants on Nantucket! Their pre-fix menu is full of great options - I shared…read morea NY strip and a Salmon dish with my partner and we loved both so much. Cooked to perfection and the of course they use high quality meat and fish (at a fair price for what you get). Great spot for a night out with friends and loved ones, highly recommend.

Straight Wharf is staying its course. My most recent visit was solid, but I don't necessarily…read morethinks warrants 5 stars. The $90 prix fixe includes an app and an entree - pricey. The Buffalo fried fish app the waitress recommended wasn't my favorite and doesn't seem to be a dish that should be on the menu. It def felt like TGIFridays met Nantucket but not in a good way. Literally a deep fried block of fish smothered in buffalo sauce served on like a whipped blue cheese spread. Honestly, I think it was trying to elevate Buffalo when Buffalo can't be elevated. The fish entree I had was fine. Nothing out of this world. Actually quite unmemorable. Overall, $90 for 2 dishes that were fine, the app being even on a don't order suggestion, is a little jarring. Service and ambiance was great. I love the comp bread and little dip amuse bouche. Overall, fine. I think I ordered wrong, but I do think there are some better value and more exciting food happening at other places.

This is one of the most popular breakfast spots on the island, so we obviously had to try it. The…read morefood was genuinely very good. My Seasonal Vegetable Scramble was fresh and delicious, and the toast was really good. The hash browns were probably the best part, though. We also got the Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, and those might honestly be some of the best pancakes I've ever had. They were SO good. My biggest complaints are the size of the restaurant and the prices. It's incredibly small inside, and because it's so popular, you may have to wait a little bit to get seated. That itself isn't a huge issue, but the bar seating is so incredibly uncomfortable, and it honestly made the experience less enjoyable. The prices are also pretty ridiculous. My vegetable scramble was $26, which is insane to me. I completely understand that you're on an island and things are going to be more expensive, but $26 for a vegetable scramble is kind of crazy. Other than the uncomfortable seating and the prices, the food itself was very good and definitely worth trying if you're visiting the island.

Great little spot for breakfast in town. They also serve dinner as well although it can't comment…read moreon that. I had the avocado toast, my son had a pancake, and my husband had the French Toast and hash browns. Everything was delicious. I even purchased a super cute mug to go. Service was efficient and we only had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated although we came around 10 am on a Monday. Definitely expensive, but the prices almost everywhere on this island seem to be inflated a bit.