We had a great experience at Nancy's! Everything was easily accessible with a wheelchair and they were extremely accommodating with helping us get to our table when we arrived. The food and service was excellent! We will definitely be back !!! Thank you! read more

We visited on a Tuesday just before 5pm during the 1st heatwave of the year. We needed relief from the stifling weather, and since they were suggested by the organizers of the replica of the Orca (boat from Jaws) we chose Nancy's Restaurant to cool down. When you first enter, you get the sense of some air conditioning, but then we went up the stairs to the restaurant and there was no relief as they had the doorway to the deck wide open. Normally I'd complain about being seated by the kitchen, but I was thankful for the occasional breeze I would get when the staff walked by. Dehydrated from profusely sweating for the past couple hours, I asked if they had bottled spring water - they did! The 28oz Saratoga bottle was served cold and with a glass of ice (SO appreciated!) I drank the whole thing during my stay. My daughter wasn't very hungry & just wanted to cool down and since there was no hope of that happening from air conditioning, she ordered vanilla ice cream. My husband ordered the double Smashburger. He thought it was good. I originally ordered the Baba Ganoush with vegetables for dipping. I really wasn't impressed. I can't put my finger on it, but it had a weird taste to it. (The spice was the best part.) So it was sent back & I kept the carrots & celery sticks. They DO have a Gluten Free menu, so I ended up getting the Smashburger with nothing on it but pickles and mustard. It was yummy! But I only wanted 1/2 of it (it was double meat!) so I cut it in half and gave it to my husband. I give major Kudos to our waitress for so professionally putting up with my idiosyncrasies during this visit (caused by my intolerance of the heatwave.) This is a restaurant I would revisit in the future - maybe when I can tolerate the weather better. read more

Nancy's - Smashburger with only pickles and mustard - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Nancy's is an amazing place to dine while you are in the Vineyard!!! The food and the drinks are great for adults and family members!!!

This icon certainly has maintained its shine and is one of the best spots on the Island to eat - on a food and menu basis only. Add to that the view, vibe, and the outdoor seating and you can't go wrong. The sushi is excellent- the yellow tail - which I usually do not even order or eat is my single favorite sushi plate in the world, edging out Uni with quail egg and salmon with or without avocado at multiple diverse different locations. It's fresh, clean, crisp, flavorful but not overly fishy. It's actually so good it's a talked about item. The appetizers include many Nancy's specialty sauces and do not taste the same. For example the Nancy's Shrimp is way different than than the mussels appetizer. Both come with insanely tasty and crispy soft bread to soak up the not overly greasy sauce. Tip -ask for extra bread out of the gate. The calamari is literally perfect. It's not frozen, not overly breaded, and soft and melt in your mouth good. Do not think you have ever tried real calamari until you tried it at Nancy's. I only wish they offered it Rhode Island style. They might, I never asked. Caveats: A wait is occasionally a PITA, but you may not have a wait, and if you do there's an obvious common sense reason. The service can occasionally be spotty, but they are personable and you simply need to keep on them. read more

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Not sure why this place doesn't have 4-5 star ratings. We loved the views, service and food. It was all very delicious. And their lobster roll is out of the world delicious, it was so good that i miss it and wish i could go back just to eat it read more

When visiting Martha's Vineyard, drive over to Oak Bluffs for a dinner at Nancy's. The food was great and it's a beautiful view. read more

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Food is good, nothing spectacular. But the place is right on the water and they have a beautiful view and the vibe that you want and would expect on the island. Donovan's bar outside is an extension and he makes delicious drinks, and is known for the Dirty Banana drink. For a fun and fast quick lunch or dinner, Nancy's is a good choice. read more

Nancy's - Greek Salad and Shrimp Nancy Appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

The food was quite good but we had a bad experience ordering. We sat outside where it was very loud (not a problem by itself) and there was a miscommunication where someone in our party tried to order shrimp taco's and the waitress put in fish tacos. The kitchen policy apparently is since she put in for fish tacos and fish tacos were made they wouldn't remake it and another order would have to be placed, which would have been quite expensive. In such a loud atmosphere with this policy, the waitstaff should make sure to confirm the order. What would have been a nice environment with good food turned out to be a pretty disappointing meal with one of our party getting something they didn't want and didn't like with no option to fix a waitstaff mistake. EDIT: Yikes! After posting this the conflict escalated. We were ready to leave and the member of our party tried to explain why he had been unhappy with the experience. Another waitress understood (we weren't trying to get our meal comped or anything, just explain why the miscommunication had been an issue with the meal) but the original waitress stepped in and started unnecessarily defending herself. Eventually the manager got involved and instead of being apologetic and just letting us go (again, we were just trying to explain the issue, not try to get a refund or replacement) he doubled down insisting a mistake had not been made. Eventually we had to tell him to just let us go. I would not be surprised if the restaurant replies to this insisting no mistake had been made, when all we wanted was some acknowledgment. It was unnecessarily combative and rude, a really awful experience for a vacation meal. There are plenty of other restaurants in this area, highly recommend going to a different one! read more

I was visiting the area last week and stopped in Nancy's for dinner with a group of six. We were seated immediately outside, which was a nice surprise. To eat I got the fish and chips. My boyfriend got the clam chowder to start and lobster roll meal. The table also got the calamari and shrimp cocktail. My fish and chips were good but nothing amazing. It was pretty average. My boyfriend said the clam chowder was just okay and had too many things in it. He did like the lobster roll. Those with us who got the calamari said it lacked flavor and had no seasoning outside of the sauce on top. Others in our group also got the seafood boil, which they enjoyed. And another got the sushi and they unfortunately did not like it. Overall, everything was pretty average. There are way better options food wise on the island. It's also pretty pricey for the quality. However, the drinks and views from Nancy are real nice. It's more of a place to go for just drinks and to hang with friends. read more

Nancy's - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Shout out to the staff at Nancy's!!! Had the garlic chicken plate with humus and tabouli, it was AMAZING!!!! Won't lie, also got a chicken wrap, it was perfect! Easy in, easy out, no muss, no fuss, just great food!!!! If you want great Mediterranean food head over, going back soon!!! read more

Nancy's is an iconic spot in the center of Oak Bluffs. I ate outside where you order at the counter but you can also sit down here. It overlooks the water very nice view. The prices are steep but so is every other restaurant in MV. They do give you a good size portion which is nice. I really liked the lobster roll. Food comes out quickly. I would recommend for a quick bite when you're craving something greasy and fried. read more

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Started our Labor Day retreat in Martha's Vineyard at Nancy's. The vibe is everything here. Overlooking the harbor we scanned the menu while listening to reggae music. We started off with a spicy salmon sushi roll. (good). Next we shared a Shrimp Nancy (superb), fish tacos were mediocre since they were under seasoned and became soggy from being platted with the salad. Margarita had too much ice and not enough tequila and the same for their Mexican mule( tasty but weak). We will return to try their delicious looking shrimp or scallop baskets. read more

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great view of the water esp as the sun was setting but the shrimp was kinda mid. you'd think it'd be better because it should be super fresh?? but it was just ok. also for the portions it was kinda expensive too. order at the counter then you can seat yourself wherever which makes for a more efficient meal read more

Nancy's - fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

We tried not to go back to Nancy's this summer, but here we were last weekend for lunch after finding out that The Overlook had a 1.5 hour wait. Deep sigh. We got a table upstairs and outside, which was pleasant except for the bees, and we basically have the same impression as last year. The food is OK, the servers hustle, and...just...this place is what it is. Opted for the frozen pina coladas this time, and honestly, you could put away ten of those before even blinking. That same formula of alcohol+sugar+ice serves them well! Our daughter got a comically overpriced bowl of buttered pasta for kids (eye roll re. that choice) and two of us split the clam strips platter and the salmon BLT. The latter was wonderful except for that fact that it was SO greasy--you seriously needed a dozen napkins because it was leaking everywhere. The accompanying side salad was fine. And funny how we got the clam strips again because we had the same thoughts as last year that you taste more batter than you do mollusk, ah well. Maybe the bellies are better? Anyway, a bit more of a positive experience this year, but overall the same impression in that this is a pleasant enough restaurant that fails to impress but is an MV institution, so respect it for what it is. read more

This a wonderful place! They have patio seating, rooftop and indoor dining to accommodate their guests. The drinks were good, and food is also good. With ocean view, good service often makes this place pretty busy read more

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Went in June with my daughter and was expecting great food because she went last summer and liked it. None of it was good. The fish was absolutely tasteless like it was from a freezer and she didn't like her calamari, we both didn't finish any of it. Pricey and not worth it read more

The location is great, the upper patio has a nice view onto the Marina so it's a good spot to enjoy the sunset from. I ordered the clam linguini which tasted fine, but lacked flavor overall. Maybe some salt, pepper and a squeeZe of lemon could have elevated it - overpriced otherwise - not worth the $32 they charged for it. It came with so much liquid sauce that I asked for some bread, for which they charged me another $2. Go for the views, but if you want to go for the food, this isn't it. read more

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Nancy's has an excellent location great for day drinking, watching a sunset, or having drinks with friends at night! If you go to Nancy's, go for that and appetizers. I tried the clam chowder, Nancy's roll, cod fish tacos, and the Gigi. My clam chowder was ok. Not the best you'll get in the area, but better than the chowder served out of state. The Gigi was underwhelming. The cod fish tacos were disappointing. They tasted completely bland and I struggled to eat them. Nancy's sushi roll was the star of the night. If I returned I would focus on the appetizers and sushi. read more

Nancy's - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Every blog, post, article and book I read mentions this place. Believe it was Melia Obama's previous place of employment, but don't quote me on that. Anyway, it was hard to passed up. We opted to order take out along the side as opposed to sitting down upstairs. There is self seating out there and very crowded. We went back to the house. Lunch for a family of four was $120 without beverages. It was delicious. Lobster roll, warm was the better of the two. Slathered in butter and wrapped in great fresh toasted bread. Lobster roll, traditional tossed in mayo and wrapped in same great roll, was good too. We had a pint of fried jumbo shrimp, classically prepared and cocktail sauce was good, very horseradish forward. My son had the bacon cheeseburger, says it had good char and plenty of bacon. Large fries and buffalo wings completed our order. My daughter wants to return for more wings before we go home. Friendly and efficent service was the icing on top. Worth the wait. It was packaged neatly, survived the bumpy ride despite all the butter and sauce. read more

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Delicious fried scallops and fries, best around. Great people watching on the deck and quick service

The food was dreadful! First up, no fried clams, at a restaurant that claims it is a seafood restaurant! The fish in the fish sandwich tasted like metallic and old! Most definitely it was frozen too long.The bun was stale! I will never go back again! The waiter was not helpful and seemed to be in a hurry although it appeared that he only had two tables. All in all a terrible experience. read more

Nancy's was phenomenal. From Franklin's outstanding service, care, and conversation with us to the quality of the food served. Highly recommend if you are in the area and need a place with a view to grab a bite. The lobster salad roll was delicious with large chunks of lobster in every bite. We will definitely return next time we are in the area. read more

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Spent 3 days in Oak Bluffs and stayed at a BnB. I asked the inn keeper where to grab lunch on the day I arrived and he mentioned Nancy's. Boy was I happy to make my way down to the marina and grab lunch at Nancy's. I had the lobster lunch which was a 1.5 lb lobster with potatoes and corn on the cob. The lobster was awesome!!!! I washed it down with a Blue Moon. My wife had the BOYB lobster tacos and they were great also. I was not able to snap a pic of the BYOB lobster tacos but the presentation was nice. It was a half lobster with all the taco trimmings. I highly recommend Nancy's and it is a must visit place while in Oak Bluffs. read more

Nancy's - Lobster lunch - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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I am extremely happy that I made it to Nancy's on the last night of my week long trip to Martha's Vineyard. The entire experience was near flawless! Franklin our server was friendly, extremely attentive, and come to find out he was new to Nancy's. The food was delicious. I have to highly recommend both the Mussels that we shared and the Clam Pasta. They both came out sizzling hot and seasoned to perfection. I ended up ordering not 1 but 2 Coco Loco Margarita's to wash it down, what a refreshing cocktail thanks to Franklin. Overall a great experience and I will definitely be going back my next visit. Highly recommended!!! read more

Nancy's - Clam Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Location fabulous, food good but small portions of whole belly fried clams for $42 for the plate. Definitely tourist pricing.

The service was amazing. Nice spot in a perfect location. Our server made the experience awesome.

We loved the upstairs overlooking the water and service was amazing!! The fish tacos were delicious and the restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful!! read more

Went to Nancy's for the first time when visiting Martha's Vineyard. I enjoyed the Caliente Fresca as a refreshing slightly spicy mix. The mac and cheese was quite good, but very filling and rich. I ended up eating about half. No complaints with the amount of lobster included in the dish and it wasn't super cheesy, which I appreciated. read more

Nancy's - Caliente Fresca - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Food and service was great! Such a fun and relaxing place to eat while on Martha's Vineyard! Lobster and Mac and cheese was soo good! Definitely be back read more

Food here was ok. I loved their chowder but the lobster roll left much to be desired. Service was good and Ambiance at the vineyard was nice. Would go back and would recommend read more

Nancy's - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Always great food from seafood to mid eastern fare Also a great lobster roll. And you have to have one of Donovan's hand made drinks. This was the first summer I was disappointed with belly fried clams. Very greasy and some were inedible . Great outdoor seating read more

Great drink selections. Witnessed another guest "tell on" my friend and i for wearing swimsuit in a beachside restaurant and we got a talking to. Our bill was insane so let's just enjoy the island life and not focus on other peoples bodies yikes read more

Nancy's - view from our seats - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Atmosphere: It's right on the pier. Beautiful place. Always packed. Indoor and outdoor seating. I mean it's Martha's Vineyard, You know the vibe. Wait time for seating: 25 mins to an hour (it really depends). Make reservations Order to table time: 10-15 minutes (not bad at all given how packed it is) Food: I ordered grilled salmon. It was cooked to perfection. With that many people, I thought the food wasn't going to be as good but I was surprised. One of the people in our part ordered their lobster roll and love it. Overall a great place. If the wait is long no worries. There's plenty to do. Also, if you're getting frustrated due to longer wait. Don't be in Martha's Vineyard, you're killin the vibe bro read more

Nancy's - Grilled Salmon with Farro Salad - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Excellent service, the staff is incredibly accommodating. The food, on the other hand, wasn't as great as I'd expected based on the reviews. Two of us were excited to get the lobster mac & cheese and sure it tasted pretty okay, but for the price -- frankly, it was kind of disappointing. The portion size was small. The cheese sauce consistency was watery and not as flavorful. Most surprisingly -- there wasn't much lobster meat. I could've gotten more lobster meat had I ordered a lobster roll for a cheaper price. Beyond that, they make their drinks strong, the views are gorgeous. But, the food isn't too great. read more

Over priced drinks but good in general! Beautiful view on the water, will come back again! read more

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Nancy's food was just ok. Given it's waterfront location, the quality of seafood was a bit of a let down for me. I had fried scallops...and although they did give you many scallops in a plate, the texture of scallopss was a lil too fried/dried on the outside (although still plump inside). The food was more along a bland side, too though. Service was just ok. They weren't super attentive or anything. The gave a customer in front of me a wrong order and forgot to give me a coleslaw that came with my scallops plate that I had to go ask for it once I realized that. Overall, an ok/touristy place to people watch along waterside. However, I wouldn't think of it as a place to have great, tasty seafood. read more

Nancy's - Fried Oyster Plate (comes with fries and Cole slaw) $21.95 - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

This place is a beautiful place to end the day at Martha's Vineyard! I definitely recommend to sit at their upstairs terrace for beautiful views of the marina at sunset! We started off with the Dirty Banana. It definitely lived up to all the hype! It was the perfect balance of sweet and strong! We then ordered the food: it took a bit long to receive, but there was a lot of people considering it was 4th of July weekend. The wings were excellent. I wish the calamari had been a bit crispier, but the plum ginger glaze was a nice sweet touch. The only negative is the terrace area is first come first serve. This may get a bit hectic with busy weekends! Overall good experience! read more

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surprisingly really good sushi. the dumplings were okay but the drinks made up for it. there's always great energy inside and outside and although im not a dirty banana fan its always a pleasure seeing donovan! read more

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The lobster roll was perfect. Not overly done with too much ingredients. Fresh lobster and a little mayo. The roll was toasted with butter. Delicious. We love over looking the harbor. The service was good and the ambiance just right. read more

The food is always better than the last visit: lobster rolls and seafood platter are always amazing but I hate being rushed!