This time of year, it may seem impossible to snag a reservation at one of Nantucket’s many incredible restaurants. We’ve compiled a list of reservation tips and tricks to make dinner on island a breeze. Note: Some restaurants require a credit card upon booking and may charge a fee for day-of cancellations.
By RESY
Bar Yoshi – Booking up to 60 days in advance. Book.
CRU — On July 1st at 10am, reservations for the entire month of August become available. Closed for dinner service on July 21st for a private event. Lunch can also be on a walk-in basis. Book.
The Nautilus — Booking up to 2 weeks in advance. Book.
Via Mare at the Greydon House — Book or call after 1:00pm.
Ventuno — Book up to 4 weeks in advance. Outdoor reservations can be made day-of, by phone.
The Gaslight — Walk-ins also accepted. Book.
The Chanticleer — Reservations up to 30 days in advance. Book.
Dune – Book on Resy.
Straight Wharf Restaurant — Booking up to 2 weeks in advance. Book.
The Club Car — Reservations for the entire month open on the 1st of the month. Book.
The Brotherhood of Thieves – Book.
The Proprietor’s — Walk-ins also accepted. Book.
The Nantucket Tap Room — Book.
Slip 14 — Reservations up to 30 days in advance. Walk-ins welcome. Book.
Breeze at the Nantucket Hotel — Call the concierge at 508.228.4730, email breeze@thenantuckethotel.com, or book on Resy.
Miacomet Restaurant — Book.
Lemon Press — Book.
By WEBSITE
The Beet – Leave a message in the message box or call 508.680.1857 for same-day reservations.
Sister Ship – Open 30 days from the current date. Book.
Oran Mor Bistro — Reservations 30 days in advance. Reserve on their website via Yelp.
By OpenTable
Topper’s at the Wauwinet — Book.
or, The Whale — Book.
Black Eyed Susans — Reservations 7 days in advance. Book.
Queequeg’s — Book.
Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant — Book.
American Seasons — Book.
By PHONE
Lola 41º — Call 508. 325.2001 at 4pm the day-of to book.
Galley Beach — Call 14 days ahead at 508.228.9641 between 10:00am & 5:00pm.
Le Languedoc Bistro — Call 508.228.2552 between 11am – 1pm or anything after 5pm; you can also stop by to make a reservation.
The Sea Grille — Call 508.325.5700.
WALK-INS
The Pearl
The Boarding House
Millie’s
Ethos Wine Bar