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    The Nantucket Lobster Trap

    3.8 (148 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Oysters from Wauwinet (foreground) and Poconos
    Jess L.

    My family and I got some great seafood from this truck while we were at Cisco. The oysters, in particular, were delicious, and I got seconds and thirds on them. They were so fresh. I also liked my lobster roll a lot. It was straight to the point, and that's how I like 'em. Relatively quick service, too. They know how to keep the line moving.

    Lobster roll - Connecticut style
    Gina K.

    Highly recommend The Nantucket Lobster Trap id your craving a lobster roll! They serve them with butter or mayo. I got the butter version (Connecticut Style). We sat on the patio which was perfect with the great weather. The staff were nice but not very helpful or attentive. But if you want great food that doesn't break the bank like many of the restaurants on Nantucket, this is the place!

    Neha M.

    I didn't realize these spots closed in the middle of the day and I wasn't ready to eat until 3pm. Thankfully this spot was available for take out only! I got the Connecticut style warm lobster roll with garlic butter. It came with a side of fries and coleslaw. They were super friendly and quick too but made fresh. I walked back to my cottage to enjoy it and it was still warm. Everything was absolutely delicious and I enjoyed every bite. The coleslaw could do with some seasoning, but nothing to gripe about.

    Ant in salt
    Amy W.

    Dined at the Nantucket Lobster Trap on a Wednesday for a late lunch. Service was inattentive and food was mediocre at best- had the fries (have seasoning salt in them- not mentioned on menu) and chowder. Was going to order a lobster roll, but it took so long for the waitress to return we just decided to move on. And the ant in the salt was a disappointment. I would not eat here again.

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    Kislev A.

    Ok I cheated: we didn't get tue LOBSTER TRAP's lobster roll. What we uad were made to order and were great nonetheless. FISH AND CHIPS. The fish used was great! The batter was yummy and held together very well. The fish was flaky. The chips were perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. SHRIMP CHIPS was a great choice. Crunchy, juicy and full of flavor. Im embarrassed to say we had CHICKEN FIGG NO ERS but we had kids, what can I say. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned too. Takeout window only during lunch.

    1.5 lb boiled lobster with coleslaw & red potatoes

    First time visitor yesterday and it was great. We arrived at 2:47 pm, just 13 minutes before their kitchen closes for a break and to prepare for dinner service. It would have been completely understandable for them to send us away, but they welcomed us graciously. We started with bacon wrapped, stuffed shrimp. They were fresh and fantastic. We shared the 1.5 lb boiled lobster and it was great as well. In hindsight, the 1.5 lb meal could be eaten by just one person, but it was adequate to share. Painkiller cocktails were as good as you would find in a Caribbean beach bar. It was a great meal and the staff could not have been nicer.

    Nantucket Bay Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Nantucket and Clams Casino
    Erin H.

    First of all - this restaurant is OPEN. Secondly, the food is AMAZING. We ordered so much food, and it was all so good. We got the Bacon Bays, the Clams Casino, a 1lb boiled lobster, and a lobster roll. So delicious. The lobster was perfectly cooked and fell out of the shell. The appetizers were amazing. The bacon wrapped scallops were poppable and addictive. The clams casino were savory and warm. 10/10 recommend for seafood in Nantucket.

    Harry the Lobstah!
    Debra T.

    Off the beaten.. cobbley, wobbley, path..... you will find this little treasure. All the restaurants had waiting lists and why this place didn't have a two hour waiting lost is beyond me! Hot, deliciousness served up perfectly! Lucky me, I named my Lobster Harry. He was delish! Side dishes were fantastic and the cornbread and hot rolls were well, warm and yummy!!! My new fav on The NaN.

    Lobster roll
    Deanna Y.

    I've come to the Lobster Trap a few times over the years and every time we get lobster rolls, fried fish sandwiches, and steamers. The lobster roll is a nice big portion with chunks of lobster coated with the perfect amount of mayo on a warm toasty bun. If you love clams, the steamers are a must order item. Give them a quick swish in the salty broth, a dunk in the melted butter, and pop 'em in your mouth! The restaurant is located a few blocks away from the center of town, so it's quieter and not as crowded. As with any seafood place on the island, the prices are up there, but what you'd expect to pay. We've always experienced great food and friendly service. They have a nice covered outdoor patio that creates an airy, comfortable atmosphere. Great option for a casual summer lunch!

    Scallops
    Jeff G.

    Sit outside. The lobster trap is one of the only places to get whole lobster on the island. The place is definitely cool and has a great bar. The service was great and the atmosphere outside was great. The food was ok. I had some real issues. The bacon wrapped scallops were teeny. They were not worth ordering at all but the dipping sauce was solid. A place called lobster trap has to be solid on every lobster ordered. Cooking a lobster is a scientific process. Put lobster in boiling water. Depending on size cook for set amount of time. If you sell 1,1.5,2lb lobster you should be able to deliver a perfect lobster every time. My 2lb lobster was beyond over cooked it was sad. The sides were ok but everything was just covered in butter. The stuffed lobster was better because the stuffing was delish but the meat was tough too.

    Fried Scallop Roll. DELICIOUS
    Michael S.

    Nantucket Island. Why pay less? $100 lunch for 2 is getting away cheap. So you might as well enjoy, eat well and eat whatever you want. I came here for the "Connecticut Style" Lobster Roll ($34). Claw and Tail meat served warm in a nice crisp roll. MEATY, they pack it well with TASTY, DELICIOUS, Lobster. Every bite was ECSTASY. The Coleslaw was very good, could have given a larger portion. The French fries were crisp outside and tender inside. The best I have had in Cape Cod. My girlfriend chose the fried Scallops Roll ($28) and she was pleased. Again served up with Coleslaw and French fries. For a starter we tried something new. Steamer Clams ($25) that you remove from the shell, swish them around in a broth to remove sand and grit, dip into butter and enjoy! I am glad we tried them. Service was friendly and efficient. Bathroom was clean and odorless. Make sure that you have a big breakfast on shore before coming here for the day. Any restaurant you choose for lunch or dinner on the island is going to be wicked expensive.

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    The food and service was amazing!! Great authentic lobster shack! We had lobsters and chowder! It was delicious!

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    Omg we got the appetizer seafood tower, no regrets it was so good. Main course's excellent too. It's expensive but what on Nantucket isn't.

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    If you want lobster rolls, this is the place to go. They have both styles of lobster rolls. Each one comes with two sides. No wait!

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    Sayle's Seafood

    4.0
    (171 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Sayle's is my new seafood obsession. Mostly because I love having an easy access to a fish…read moresandwich. There's a place to park, I can walk in, order a fried fish sandwich, look at some lobsters in a tank for ten minutes (the best part) and be out the door with a hot n ready fried fish sandwich in my hands. On my last visit, the woman at the counter was so happy. I was already happy because I was getting a fried fish sandwich. And then I was feeding off of her energy, and I was just having such a great moment in Sayle's Seafood! Now, I could sit in and eat here and bask in their fishy glory since there are tables, but I have yet to do so. I also love the view of the harbor from the front porch and that it's tucked down that little street and the vibe is so island that it contributes to the over-romanticism of Nantucket that happens in my mind but that's okay. The fish sandwich was really good. The time before that, I ordered the clam strips side, which was a lot smaller than I believed it was going to be. They were small individual pieces and fried well-done, while I do prefer a softer crunch. Next time, I will order the clam strip platter which comes with accoutrements. I also had their clam chowder, which I also thought was pretty good. I will be back for more seafood, and I hope that it is soon!

    I've heard massively good things about Sayle's from my friends who live in the island, year round…read more Well, thing is, it's a take out place. They do have a couple of tables outside, but it was kind of a cool and windy day and not enjoyable to be sitting out. Darn shame. Seafood was alive in tanks. Everything was very fresh. Prices very reasonable. Too bad they do not have a real eating area, not a restaurant, but a place where you can sit, use utensils, and enjoy.

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    The Pearl

    The Pearl

    3.8
    (143 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    The parking was a bit sketchy. It is just street parking. Everyone must have been in town because…read morewe had trouble finding a spot. It is located in the center of town so in a house converted into a restaurant. I started out with Tuna Taraki which was five slices of fresh tuna on a bed of curry topped with a sliced plum. It was delicious. As an entree I had the swordfish that was seared. It was a large portion that filled me right up. The waiter was marginal. We asked if he had after dinner port be the glass. A simple request. He disappeared for 15 minutes while he checked. This required a yes or no answer from the kitchen. As it turns out, they did not have it. The restaurant had about twenty table with a separate bar area. The dining room was dimly lit. I would return whenever I am on the island. It is a top-notch restaurant.

    When we finally got our food, after having asked for it twice, it was fine…read more Just fine. The "service" was sub-par at its best. After having been brought to our seats at the bar, then told they were reserved, we were walked back outside to sidewalk and into adjacent restaurant's (boarding house) dark & dank -empty- bar (with music blaring), we asked if an outside sidewalk table was available. Yes but we needed to eat & leave by 7:15. It was 6:15. We said yes because we knew (ASSUMED) that was possible. Though there were 3 2-seat tables available, she put at a table almost on top of a table of 6...3 very loud & ill behaved children. And that's where we remained, waiting a while for "server" to ask us for drink order, then finally take our dinner order (never mentioned the specials; I had to ask) and then we waited & waited (meantime 7:15 came & went) for our very small servings of boring (& room temp) cod & even smaller ("share plate"?!?) of crudo. And because the plates most likely sat in kitchen & wee ignored by pit "server" the fish was not hot and the crudo was not cold. Never again Pearl, never again

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    The Club Car Restaurant

    The Club Car Restaurant

    3.8
    (158 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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!

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    The Club Car Restaurant
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    Island Kitchen

    Island Kitchen

    4.2
    (258 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    First of all, I am disappointed in myself that I did not know that this place was open. On the…read moreother hand, I am thankful I did not know about it until recently because I would be here all of the time and it would become a problem. Their breakfast was SO good. Home fries need to be spectacular to impress me, and these were truly out of this world. I could eat them every day! I have no complaints about anything on my plate. The scrambled eggs were perfectly prepared (I asked for them well-done) and of course the home fries were the star of the show. My latte was also very good, and these mug it was served in was so cute. I tried a bite of my friend's chocolate chip waffle, which was recommended to us by a coworker who said it was the best on the island. I can't say I have tried any other waffles on the island, but this one was quite delicious and it would be difficult to top it. Even though it was busy late on Saturday morning, my party of two was seated right away. Sure, you're sitting close to the people next to you, but I do not mind. The place is well-decorated and has a pleasantly clean vibe about it. I am looking forward to trying dinner here as well in the near future!

    Best Festival I have tasted in a long time The Mackerel was…read moredelicious Prices are very reasonable. The customer service was excellent I was serve by Shanice and Melissa you can feel the good vibes

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    Terrace / porch area
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