Tourist trap, pure and simple. We live on the island and never go there. No real islander does.

Great location, best view of the harbor! The staff is super friendly and provide excellent service. One of the best places to stop by for a meal or a drink in the sun. I would recommend trying one of their frozen drinks, best on the island. They are known for their seafood at the restaurant, but I would also recommend trying some of their middle eastern dishes on the menu as well. The Fatoush Salad, is very refreshing with a lot of zing to it, and I was told that all of the food is prepared by the owner himself. Don't miss out on the sunsets either, they are beautiful and go great with a good cocktail! read more

You have to try the fried onion straws. They are out of this world. nothing like them anywhere.

This is definitely a touristy spot HOWEVER rightfully so due to the amazing view of the harbor, the upper deck, the mussels, and margaritas!!! My fiance and I go to the Vineyard each year for his birthday just for the day JUST to go here (and yes, to the beach right down the street)! Their mussels are smothered in garlic sauce and come with nice bread for dipping (unfortunately you do have to pay for extra but goes back to the-- you're at a touristy spot, you know what to expect and it's worth it). Their margaritas are amazing as well and we always meet the nicest bartenders here who are always from out of state and usually travel all over for work depending on the season! The views are beautiful and you couldn't be on a better island! DEFINITELY a great stop in for a rita and mussels =) read more

Nancy's used to be my go-to spot for lobster rolls. It seems a lot has changed in three years since I've been. The lobster rolls used to be HUGE, and filled with giant chunks of bright red & white meat. The lobster roll I has yesterday was pathetic. It was 1/2 the size of an old one, served in a clear plastic boat. The meat? I'm not even sure it was lobster meat! Instead of being red & white, it was a sad pink color. Just not good at all. read more

Nancy's "oyster bar" that doesn't have oysters..?? Went to see if they had oyster shooters and the guy behind the counter said they don't have oysters. Probably shouldn't advertise the words "oyster bar" if oysters are not on the menu. read more

We had drinks at the downstairs bar looking out on the water. The drinks were good with a great view. It's an awesome spot for people watching. read more

The lobster mac and cheese is to DIE for! That alone gets five stars. Great service and patient servers. Love this place.

Would not return to this place! Unwelcoming staff to the point of bullying. My friend's and I sought out a place to sit, order drinks, and a bunch of appetizers after our long day at the beach. Four adults, two children and one toddler. There were about 11 empty tables upstairs when we arrived at the restaurant. There was no hostess to greet us so I approached a waitress and asked about seating. She asked what we planned on ordering and explained that if we were going to order a bunch of small plates and drinks that we would not be welcome to sit. By that point the rest of my party arrived upstairs, with the children, and the hostess had agreed to sit us. The staff was rude and seemed almost annoyed to have to serve us. We all ordered plenty of drinks and food and in the end spent well over $250 in food. Nevertheless, the staff that greeted us when we arrived set the tone for our experience and it left a bad taste in our mouths. read more

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

Awesome food upstairs. It's a summer spot, but a Martha's Vineyard must of you are touring. Views of Oak Bluffs harbor are really cool upstairs. Food is fresh seafood and mudslides are amazing. I would also recommend the spicy tuna rolls. read more

the little bar down stairs with the Awesome gentleman singing reggae and making the best island drinks on marthas vineyard or what every you like to drink. i will come her only to drink, sand bar makes weak drinks and the second best place is Sharky's. so see you next year and it will rock just as hard mon' read more

This was good seafood in a good venue. We went on a busy Saturday night and tried to eat at the upstairs location. They had a 60 min wait. We decided to order from the downstairs window and eat on the deck outside. This worked out great. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and everything was as ordered and tasted good. Definitely recommend. read more

I just left this restaurant and let me tell you folks.... This place is amazing!! Out of this world amazing! We were able to eat outside on the patio on a beautiful sunny day. Besides the food being delicious our waiter Daniel was fantastic with us. I went with my mother and grandmother for a nice late lunch. We had the lobster, calamari, and chicken wings as well as clam chowder. The calamari was just right! No complains from neither of us. BUT the lobster!! It was like heaven in my mouth!! I was swimming in it! Two lobster, clams, mussels, shrimps, corn on the cob, potato, and sausage. It was all just oh so perfect!! I loved the little spice to it! The "broth" or the juice at the bottom of the plate was sooooooo good! I could taste all the herbs! Two thumbs up to the chef (don't know who was on) but boy did they put their love into making our plates. Thank you soooo much Daniel for being absolutely kind and oh so generous to us! We really appreciate everything! We will defiantly be coming back again later this summer. Keep up the great work!! read more

Nancy's - Our lobster for two - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Overall good. Great location, sort walk from the boat so you can get a bite, drink and a view right after arriving to get in the island mood. Upstairs deck has a good view, fun atmosphere. Good is good. Calamari was a hit with the family. read more

Went for lunch with the family. Great views, menu selection was good along with beer menu. We had fun. Great way to start our visit to MV.

first place we went to on the island. bar/outdoor area was great. packed. hostess was so confusing, took a little while to get us a table. we checked in on fb and got a free koozie!! i'd go back here for drinks and fresh air next to the water. read more

Hot, sunny, picnic bench tables and great people watching. I can't say no!

The location of this spot is perfect since it overlooks Oak Bluffs harbor and you can see where the gingerbread houses start. Nothing ground breaking with the menu but had your standard list of fried clams, fish and lobster rolls. We had the lobster rolls and shared some fried clams and fries. The lobster roll was on the smaller side with probably 3 ounces of meat but it did have great flavor and the meat was very tender. It was also priced really well so that probably explains the small portion. The clams and fries were a bit cold but were fine. The highlight of the experience was we were sitting next to Malia Obama. Apparently the President was on the Island this past week so they were out and about. The people who sat next to us pointed her out and then pointed out the secret service sitting all around us. She was sitting with 6 of her friends and didn't stand out too much. The couple next to us said this is their favorite place to eat when they come to the island. Not sure how true that is but they were eating there. read more

My family has been vacationing on Martha's Vineyard for 2 weeks every year since the 1970s. I'm usually very excited to eat at Nancy's. It's been high on our list of favorite restaurants here. After yesterday's dinner I'm sorry to say I won't be eating there again. I placed a large order and an item (whole fried clam plate) was missing. I had to wait to eat while the rest of my party ate. When I finally received my order the clams were overcooked and rubbery. I suffered through the meal as I was very hungry. Worst fried clams I've ever eaten. Tasted as if they were using the same oil over and over. "Nancy's, what happened?" So disappointing. read more

Have to post my Obama sighting here. He, Michelle and the kids were just finishing up their meal. I was heading to the pier for lunch with my family. There were TV crews, crowds, police tape all along the street surrounding the outdoor seating area. Diners on the 2nd floor were all standing at the window and snapping pictures of the street level outdoor seating area so we knew he was sitting there. There were secret service people both standing around, in the crowds, and some going around with beeping sticks to make sure nobody had guns or whatever. Obama was wearing a black B (for Boston Red Sox) baseball cap and a black shirt and was holding Malia, who was wearing a tourquoise shell, in his lap. Everyone was trying to act cool while they anxiously tried to snap a good photo of Obama. When they finally finished and stood up, the crowd broke out into cheers and applause. It was very exciting, even for someone who sees celebrities all the time in NYC. Wish I could say the food was just as good. The lobster roll was the worst we've had all week on the island (too much mayonaise) and the most expensive at $15 (go to #1 Menemsha Galley or #2 Net Result). But it was worth it to sit where the president just had lunch. One of the kitchen staff said he had the falafel platter. read more

Wow - what a terrific meal at Nancy's Restaurant in Oak Bluffs. Terrific location on the water, amazing service & the food was some of the best I have had in years - amazing flavor & taste!! I had the caesar salad & clam chowder - the salad was large, fresh and the dressing was excellent. Now the clam chowder - creamy, great texture, super flavorful - not brothy or filled with potatoes -- full of clams!! My sister also loved the clam chowder! She had a broiled seafood dish -- the seafood was fresh, cooked perfectly and had wonderful flavor. I cannot say enough about this place - the food, service & dessert all A++ --- I actually spoke to the managers to tell them what a fabulous place - best on the entire vineyard & beyond!! read more

came here with a large group of 10, didnt have wait to long for seating. waitress was very pleasant, and kept our beverages filled. food was pretty good, nothing too out or the ordinary though. really enjoyed the atmosphere, and after the kitchen closes we went outside to the deck area where it over looked the harbor and continued to drink more : ) would definitely go back! read more

Ate on the roof deck and it was wonderful. The food is typical seafood, but it was still good. This is just a fun place to chill out, have some beers and eat some reasonably priced seafood. You can't beat that. read more

Stopped here with the family on a beautiful spring day. We could have happily stayed all day. The local beers went down easy and they had a lot of vegetarian options which is hard to find on a small island. Will be back to try the famous Dirty Banana. Best place to sit to take in the beautiful views and watch the world go by. read more

Good lobster roll, not a spectacular portion. Chowder was great... Everything else looks ok.

Loved it here. Ate inside as it was a bit chilly but the fish sandwich and rum punch are amazing

I could not be more disappointed with the food and service on June 26th, 7pm (indoor dining room). I ordered their top dish "baked cod" and after 35 mins, was served spoiled fish that smelled of ammonia. After telling the waitress, she took it to the kitchen and tried to tell me that the odor was cleaning product on plate. I then ordered some sushi in order to be able to get something quickly eaten....no comped meal nor desserts...no apology....beware of bad fish! read more

Sorry to say the lobster roll was awful, I felt since I asked for the 'truffle' fries they could give me old lobster. I should have complained but was with a wonderful group and didn't want to spoil the time. Do better, Nancy's. read more

Tasty seafood. Good beer selection. Awesome view and vibe. Sitting on the deck, a beautiful day, and eating great food is the best. This place was solid and I'm not even a huge seafood fan. read more

Had a great haddock sandwich and chowder on the deck. Very nice

This is the place to go, but typical rude and poor quality service though. The food is good but very expensive for what you get, but vacationing on the Cape is expensive. Yes, this is where Obama's daughter works... read more

Definitely the go-to-spot during a hot summer afternoon to dine with a nice view of the active docks in Oak Bluffs. Food is a bit on the higher end in comparison to the rest in town,but the quality is there. The drinks are decent and made strong. The calamari was drizzled with honey and black sesame (asian fusion style?), and the shrimp cocktail was an order of 6 large shrimps enough to be a meal on it's own. The fried cod fish sandwich is pretty much the same size as the kids menu fried fish ($17), but the kid's menu items are not that cheap either (running about $11 or so). The Nancy's fries for an extra $2 with your main entree just comes with cajun spice (old bay seasoning?). The mussels order was a decent portion size and was not adulterated in anyway with excess butter or cream, and the kids definitely enjoyed the mac & cheese. Space is most comfortable when seated indoors on the second floor. The outdoor space is another story. In all, a party of 4 adults and 3 kids will run you around $200 for a full meal with two appetizers and 2 alcoholic drinks. read more

The outdoor deck is a good spot for a quick, inexpensive, quality lunch. There are healthy options among the fried fare. The salad is fresh and tasty. I didn't try the Mediterranean options but they looked great. read more

We actually ate at Nancy's restaurant which is upstairs from the shack. It was an amazing location and view and fun to people watch all the people along the water and eating at the shack. We had the lobster salad and it was one of the best salads ever. I had the salmon and it was also very good. The service was very good. Great experience!! read more

Really good food- a little pricey-not bad though- and the truffle fries are amaziing!!!

Steak was phenomenal! I have been to this restaurant multiple times during the summer. There is usually a wait, but it goes by fast. Water views from most tables and an outside upper deck. Other foods I have had wings, scallops, lobster mac and cheese, shrimp etc have been good and I'll still be going back again. Good for people of all ages and families! read more

Donovan's makes the most unbelievable Dirty Banana! I haven't had one made this good since being in the Caribbean. The view from the deck at sunset is priceless. A must do experience while in Oak Bluffs. read more

A great place for a good meal with family and friends. After walking around all day it is a great to sit and relax, either on the outdoor deck, or enjoy the refreshing air conditioning inside. Either way it is a great place. The food is good, with fast service. Although they do not have a printed kids menu, it is indeed a very kid friendly environment. With a great location on the water in Oak Bluffs, it is a great place to visit. read more

i went here with a friend who knows the island well, and it was one of the most enjoyable dinner experiences i've had in a while. we sat on the patio overlooking oak bluffs harbor, just watching people go by and listening to the latest OB gossip. the waitstaff was pleasant and knowledgable about their food, their drinks, and how to please clientele. they also have the world-record mako shark hanging on their wall, which was caught by the owner. fun tidbits like that make any dinner fun. read more

The upstairs bar has the best drinks on the Island. And because it is on the second story, the view over the harbor is by far the best in town. Food is also excellent, staff is friendly and efficient. The vibe outside is as fun as one would expect on a resort island! read more