Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned island regular, dining on Nantucket is always an experience to savor. From fresh-caught seafood and locally sourced fare to cozy cafes and upscale waterfront restaurants, the island’s culinary scene continues to impress in 2025. In this updated dining guide straight from the source, the 2025 Fisher Nantucket Travel Guide ©, we’re highlighting the must-visit spots for every taste and occasion—breakfast to dinner, casual bites to fine dining. Get ready to explore the flavors that make Nantucket a true food lover’s destination.

On the Go Nantucket Dining

Quick bites, sandwiches, salads, & coffee

Fresh | @freshnantucket | Made-to-order salads, sandwiches & breakfast sandwiches. Wine, beer & spirits available.

Boat House | @boat_house_nantucket | Made to order tacos, burritos, salad bowls, burgers and more.

Glidden’s Island Seafood | @gliddensislandseafood | Take-out seafood market with lunch specials & lobster dinners.

Something Natural | @somethingnaturalack | A local favorite, hearty sandwiches, homemade breads & cookies.

167 Raw | @167raw_nantucket | Amazing local seafood truck with garden seating & a gourmet market.

Claudette’s | @claudettes.sandwiches | Breakfast & lunch sandwiches, coffee and pastries in ‘Sconset Village.

Henry’s Jr. Sandwich Shop | @henryjrsubs | Delicious sandwiches on homemade rolls since 1988.

Lemon Press | @lemonpressnantucket | Healthy grab & go options, salads, wraps, smoothies and a coffee bar.

Pizzeria Gemelle | @pizzeria.gemelle | Part of the Ventuno family, brick oven Neapolitan pizza, salads & desserts.

Surfside Taco Stand | @surfsidenantucket | From the Millie’s family, a go-to baja spot on “The Strip.”

Scooters | @scooters.nantucket | Customized protein bowls, açaí bowls & smoothies.

Provisions | @provisionsnantucket | Breakfast items, lunch menu, pastries and more on the Wharf. 

Yezzi’s | @yezzisnantucket | Daily specials & delicious classics on Old South Road.

Walter’s Deli | @waltersdeli_nantucket | Great selection of sandwiches & wraps near Steamship.

45 Surfside | @45surfside | Delicious breakfast, lunch & smoothie café on Surfside Road.

Casual Dining on Nantucket

Relaxed sit-down spots

Bar Yoshi | @baryoshinantucket | Innovative Japanese dishes, sushi and raw bar on Old South Wharf.

Black Eyed Susans | @blackeyedsusansack | Down-to-earth eatery with classic and creative dishes. (BYOB)

Island Kitchen | @iknantucket | A mid-island favorite, serving classic breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Pi Pizzeria | @pipizzeria | Neapolitan-style pizzas and delicious Italian dishes.

Brotherhood of Thieves | @brotherhoodnantucket | A Cisco restaurant with patio seating & nightly live music.

Sayle’s Seafood | @saylesseafood | Excellent, fresh seafood with an unbeatable lobster dinner.

Millie’s | @milliesnantucket | Baja-style eats, craft cocktails and front row sunset seats in Madaket.

The Gaslight | @gaslightnantucket | From The Nautilus family, Japanese-Asian fusion restaurant with live music.

B-ACK Yard BBQ | @ackbackyard | Sports bar with homemade BBQ plates, sides and craft beers.

The Tavern & Gazebo Bar | @tavernandgazebo_nantucket | Casual restaurant on the wharf for lunch, dinner & drinks.

Slip 14 | @slip14 | Indoor-outdoor dining offering New American dishes with water views.                          

Or, The Whale | @orthewhalenantucket | American bistro serving lunch, dinner & weekend brunch on Main Street.

Boarding House | @boardinghousenantucket | A relaxed atmosphere with patio seating. Walk-ins only.

Faregrounds | @faregrounds_pudleys_nantucket | Local sports pub with American comfort food & patio seating.

The Charlie Noble | @thecharlienoble | Family-friendly pub with New England seafood and weekend brunch.

Fusaro’s | @fusarosnantucket | Family-owned and operated, homemade Italian dishes and pizza.

Sandbar at Jetties Beach | @sandbarjetties | Beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating.

Miacomet Golf Course | @miacometgolfcourserestaurant | Lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch with outdoor seating.   

Lobster Trap | @lobstertrap | Casual restaurant with classic New England seafood dishes & new take-out window.    

Straight Wharf Fish | @straightwharffish | Upscale fish market & modern “clam shack” restaurant on the harbor.

Misogi Noodle Bar | @misoginoodlebar | Laid-back eatery serving Asian dishes with a full bar.    

Casa Real | @restaurantcasareal | Authentic Latin restaurant with classic dishes, drinks and more.

Fine Dining on Nantucket

Refined cuisine, upscale ambiance, reservations recommended

CRU | @crunantucket | Stylish hot spot on the water with two bars, oyster bar & lobster rolls.

Lola 41 | @lola41restaurants | Chic bistro with elevated dishes, sushi bar and gourmet burgers.

The Nautilus | @nautilusnantucket | Unique shared plates, global dishes and craft cocktails.

Ventuno | @ventunorestaurant | Elegant Italian eatery with homemade pasta & two bars.

*Billie’s on Broad | @billiesnantucket | Upscale steakhouse with Miami flare.

The Club Car | @nantucketclubcar | Elevated New England cuisine attached to a retrofitted railway car.

The SeaGrille | @theseagrille | Mid-island destination for eclectic seafood and elevated dishes.

Queequeg’s | @queequegsnantucket | Cozy spot with delicious plates, dining room and patio seating.

Òran Mór Bistro | @oranmorbistro | Charming seasonal cuisine in a historic building.

The Proprietors | @propsbar | Locally sourced, globally influenced dishes & fantastic cocktails.

American Seasons | @americanseasons | Seasonal, locally sourced dishes in a cozy, rustic setting.

Straight Wharf | @straightwharf | An island favorite with a bar and dining room menu & patio seating.

The Chanticleer | @chanticleernantucket | Multiple dining rooms and garden views serving seasonal dishes.

Galley Beach | @galleybeach | Elegant beachside restaurant with a beach bar and lounge area.

Via Mare | @viamare.gh | Venetian-style dishes from the Ventuno family.

Sister Ship | @sistershipnantucket | A “relaxed cocktail club” with seafood-forward Mediterranean dishes.

Le Languedoc Bistro | @languedocbistro | French-inspired dishes in a 1780’s tavern with indoor & outdoor seating.

Topper’s | @toppersrestaurant | Elegant, waterfront restaurant at The Wauwinet.

The Pearl | @pearlnantucket | Coastal Japanese flavors & French techniques. Private dining available.

Fisher Tip: Make reservations in advance—especially for dinner!