Quite a change from the old Starlight…read more Creative, well executed small plates and main dishes. Beef tartare was excellent, and the Tuna Sashimi Bowl hit the spot as well. Service was solid and prompt; the overall "price/value" relationship is arguably the only fly in the ointment...fine dining pricing in a "bar style" atmosphere, even by Nantucket standards. Will come again, though.

My wife and I were excited to try this place. She ordered the crab rangoons were actually very…read moregood. My wife ordered a raspberry drink and it was terrible. I ordered the Korean short ribs and the sauce smelled so offensive that my wife asked to leave before I could finish 3 short ribs. One water, one alcoholic drink, one order of short rib appetizers, and one order of 4 crab rangoons= $76.00. Do yourself a favor and get 4 bags of chips from the liquor store not far from there. I wanted it to be awesome- it just wasn't. The young lady that served us knew we were not happy, and her service was good. We still tipped her well, the food was not her fault.

Got a great high top in the bar for an indoor/outdoor feel. I won't say the staff is the…read morefriendliest I encountered on Nantucket.... Got the lobster roll, chowder and a local brew. Beer 10/10 Lobster Roll 7/10... the bread was sub par to the others I tried. Clam Chowder 10/10... even though they forgot to bring it until the very end of the meal.

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.

I seldom write bad or negative reviews, so this one flummoxed me a bit…read more The appetizer was this wonderful cold mussel dish, with spices and a light oil. Just a nice, artisan dish akin to something you'd get in New Bedford or Fall River. Fantastic. 5-Stars. Now their lobster roll. Imagine a hot dog, OK, and now imagine one of those little Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage links for size comparison. The volume of finely shredded lobster meat, that was also warm in that hot dog roll was smaller than the Jimmy Dean link. 0-Stars. My recommendations for a "good" lobster roll is to go anywhere else on island. I'd recommend Sayle's Seafood, The Nantucket Lobster Trap or Stubby's. In fact, I'd just stay clear of the Club Car altogether, it is one of those places for the self-focused New York / Miami new [vulgar] money jet-set that treat the island like their play-thing... you know, you see their empty beer cans in the morning around town. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

Club Car Nantucket is an absolute 5-star go-to me. It's such a unique, lively vibe in the historic…read moretrain-car setting, with that classic Nantucket energy that feels special whether you're popping in for lunch or settling in for a full night out. The service is always on point (Bridget always takes care of us--she's genuinely so nice), and the food never misses: the lobster Cobb salad is fresh, loaded, and perfectly balanced, and the croque madame is pure comfort (savory, cheesy, and even better with the egg). And don't sleep on dinner, Club Car turns it up even more, and their steak frites is the best!

Really enjoyed the Tap Room. Ate outside on the patio on a beautiful evening. The service, food and…read moredrinks were excellent.

Great popovers and service was fantastic. Nice little spot to sit outside. No reservations. Easy.read more

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!

I came here for drinks after reading they had the #1 mudslide on the island. It was good, but I…read moredon't see where the hype was. My friends and I also ordered food and it was just pretty average. Between four meals and 8 drinks, it was over $300 which wasn't worth the quality overall. The ambiance is fun and lively and staff is ok. I wish our waitress came by more quickly. Not sure if I'd come back.

Wonderful seating service, great ladies with a great sense of humor…read more Seated easily on a Wednesday with no wait; there were about three other sets of patrons, two younger collegiate types, and an older jet-set like ourselves. This being 1:00 pm too. Or, The Whale boasts a great wait staff who are accommodating and professional, as well as being just plain nice. A very clean establishment. We started with the crudités as an appetizer, and we both had the asparagus salad as our lunch - to die for! Very, very good! Priced nicely, and no negatives whatsoever. This place is always packed for dinner, so we were glad that on a Wednesday we were able to waltz in for luncheon. A must do when on island.

It was our first night and our first trip to Nantucket and Or, the Whale set the bar high! What a…read morewonderful 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!

I was asked to leave just for speaking Portuguese on the phone, even though I was quiet and the…read moreplace was empty. There was no valid reason for this other than the language I was speaking. This kind of behavior is unacceptable and clearly discriminatory. If you're not a white American, you're not welcome here. Don't come this place is not for you. Do Not go to this place! They are very racist if you are foreign National.

Absolutely disgusting experience... I'm appalled. The bouncer was on a massive power trip and…read morethreatened to take one of our friend's IDs even though she was 27. Nonetheless, we decided to get a drink from the bar to boost our spirits, though we were forced to witness a mf RAT jumping across the receipt after getting our drinks... I think I threw up in my mouth. Safe to say we will not be returning.

The mussels are superb as is the ambience. Located on a Nantucket side street, parking is always a…read morechallenge which is why the free town shuttle NRTA Wave is do helpful.

We walked in and was able to grab a table when they opened at 5:30. This wasn't really a sit and…read morerelax experience. Our server checked on us a lot until we ordered. It was hard because we really wanted the braised short rib but it would not be ready until 7. Not having all your food ready until 1 and a half hours into service seems like an issue. So we needed extra time. We ended up with just a clam chowder and a seafood stew. Both were full of flavor and nicely seasoned. We walked out a little after 6:30. The server could have offered another glass of wine while we waited for a short rib. However we got the odd feeling we weren't wanted. They wanted to turn the table for a 7pm crowd. We didn't get a recommendation or encouragement to order anything else. We left hungry. Walked down the street and ate some BBQ.