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    Or The Whale

    4.2 (125 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Menu and my amazing drink that I forgot the name of
    Brooke K.

    It was our first night and our first trip to Nantucket and Or, the Whale set the bar high! What a wonderful experience from the warm, welcoming and knowledgeable staff to the exquisite light and fresh summer-y flavors that absolutely kicked off our hearts and tastebuds for summer on the island! I cannot rave enough about the great service, my amazingly delicious drink and my husband's UNBELIEVABLE chicken. I must say I was surprisingly blown away by the crisp, delightfully light asparagus salad to start! While my coconut curry fish was delicious it was his chicken that stole the show. Oh, the ambiance, we were lucky enough to be seated outside in the back on a perfect June evening that left me dreaming about our return! Thank you Or, the Whale for truly putting time, effort and love into what you do!

    Tomato burrata salas, patatas bravas, burger
    Brianna F.

    We had a really great lunch at or, The Whale. We had a reservation for lunch on a Friday but it appeared that walk ins were welcome. The back patio and bar area was delightful. There was abundant shade from umbrellas and a sail covering and our table had cushioned bench seating that was very comfortable. The cocktails were delicious and our food that followed was also very good. We ordered patas bravas, tomato burrata salad and the burger to share. Everything was delicious. Service was attentive without overwhelming and quick.

    Steak
    Mya W.

    Delicious and great service!! Melissa was so fun and attentive. Back patio is cute - we sat in the front window and it was amazing! Reef and Jack are amazing bartenders - definitely go see them

    French onion soup
    Colin P.

    Exactly what I was looking for in a midday snack and drink. Super bright and upbeat music pumping throughout. The bar is large enough where you can typically find a seat - also, has TVs!

    Whole snapper / salsas / herbs / grilled lemon
    Grover G.

    Or the whale is one of my go to's when craving Duck Carnitas in nantucket. It comes whole with tortillas to make little tacos and herbs to top it all off, it's a perfect date spot for dinner or sit at the bar with any of the friendly bartenders! Whole Roasted fish when they have it is another solid options, super fresh and feeds 2 people. One of my favorite apps has to be the corn ribs, they get topped off with cheese and cilantro and much easier to eat than corn on the cob. Highly recommend

    Smoked fish spread
    Ed-man H.

    Visit the island just before Memorial Day and stopped in for a drink and an appetizer. We ordered the Smoked bluefish pate red onion - chives - salmon roe - toasted sourdough...and man, Let me tell you something . It was delicious, fresh, and a game changer with the Roe. I'm gonna maybe make this at my house one day, but doubt it will be even remotely wonderful.

    Korean BBQ

    We ordered the Korean BBQ meal. This was a great meal for the whole table, and it was delicious! The restaurant informed us there's a limited quantity each night, so be sure to let the restaurant know in advance if you would like to order or go early.

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    The Gazebo - Mudslide

    The Gazebo

    2.9(34 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Is it $18 for a mudslide that you could make at home for cheap? Yes. But is it a place you think…read moreabout fondly when looking back at Nantucket? Also yes. A mandatory stop every time we are on the island, but usually just for one drink. If not looking for the mudslides (which, why are you even here??), the Surf Report is a nice refreshing drink made with local vodka!

    Tell me why this place is advertising that they're closing???…read more After going inside, I'm thinking maybe because it's a hazard to allow this many people inside something they're calling a "gazebo." From the outside, it looks SO fun because literally everyone is inside. Then you get inside and realize you have entered a human sardine can. Back to back. Elbow to elbow. No room to move. Just wall-to-wall people with sweaters tied around their necks like a noose, looking extremely Nantucket and pretending this is enjoyable. HOW is this fun??? This place is as pretentious as the rest of the island. And then there's the famous Gazebo Mudslide. Please. It's a plastic cup full of frozen sugary chocolate milk, Hershey's syrup, and what tastes like a splash of Baileys, and somehow we're all pretending this is an actual cocktail. $15??? For a boozy Yoo-hoo??? Very Nantucket. Very trust fund milkshake. Very "my sweater has never actually been worn." And with the price of real estate on this island, I have another question: how are you affording to rent even this tiny slice of anything here??? Maybe that explains why they have to fit 400 people into 12 square feet. Honestly, if you're looking for a place where you can pretend you're having SO much fun while someone's elbow is in your ribs and you're drinking a $15 frozen chocolate milk out of a plastic cup, this is your place. Come join the sardine can they call The Gazebo. They say they're closing and moving somewhere else. I say maybe the gazebo has suffered enough weight to carry in it's lifetime

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    The Chicken Box

    3.1(61 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Worst experience. We are 26 and it was DEAD bouncer took my friends ID and wouldn't accept it even…read morethough it's 100% legal and legitimate. Rudest and most unnecessary encounter for our last night in Nantucket,

    I came to Nantucket for a few days vacation. I heard about the chicken box so it was the first…read moreplace I wanted to check out. Walked about a mile from my hotel to get there the place was happening. There were two bouncers at the door. I said, how are you doing and walked in. Went to the bar and ordered a Modelo. The bartender did not ask me for any money which I thought was strange but I figured I'll catch him on the next one or on the way out. I went to walk over to where the merch was and saw a buffet and then I noticed passed hors d'oeuvres. I walked back to the bouncer and I said is this a private party and he said yes I was embarrassed so I finished my beer. Left some money on the bar and walked out. As I was walking out somebody the owner or manager, I presume yelled after me. He said you know that was there a private party right. I said they let me in. He's cursed at me and then I said they let me in. I left money on the bar. I didn't know he cursed at me again called me a liar and accused me of I don't know what and said "I don't want your money" which was already inside on the bar. This place is an overrated dive where everyone is gonna be drinking and driving when they go there. Don't bother don't waste your time for an owner/manager that is going to lie, intimidate, make false accusations, curse, and not even listen to my side of the story.

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    Easy Street Restaurant - Grilled Chicken Sando

    Easy Street Restaurant

    3.2(39 reviews)
    0.2 mi

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

    Well, at some point I was going to have to post a negative review, right? This was a sad stop. A…read morevery rainy morning, I'll guess other staff had trouble getting in. Still, in a mostly empty restaurant, it took way too long to just get a seat (and i couldn't get a table away from the door, even though I asked), and that was followed by a long wait to even get water, let alone coffee or my order taken. I asked for the Eggs Benedict, but was told they were out. Ok, just the simple bacon and eggs will be fine. Anyway, yes, it was awhile before the food came out. I requested eggs over medium that were beyond overcooked. The muffin? Served without butter or anything to put on it (I guess that's on me for not checking it when brought out). The bacon? The one good thing that morning. It took forever to get someone's attention for more coffee. I was really patient with the young waitress who was there seemingly by herself for the first 15-20 minutes I was there, but attentiveness didn't pick up even when three other staff joined. Then there was a long wait for the check. Finally, when I went to pay, they left with my card and came back to the table without it...a simple error that could happen any time, but just another reason to have had a negative impression of this place.

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