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Editors Pick
Read MoreAmerican Seasons
Just a few blocks beyond Nantucket’s downtown fringe, American Seasons has the air of a longtime classic but the cuisine of a hip new spot. Foodies delight in the farm-to-table dishes, which may include such tastes as carrot soup with...
Read MoreBlack-Eyed Susan’s
There’s still no easy way of getting into this island favorite—reservations are accepted only for dinner—but locals and longtime visitors have accepted the fact that lining up in front of the unassuming restaurant is part of the experience. Opened in...
Courtesy Company of the CauldronRead MoreCompany of the Cauldron
Tucked off a cobblestoned street in a shingled, ivy-covered cottage, Company of the Cauldron is one of Nantucket’s most beloved restaurants. Every night a new, three-course prix-fixe menu is featured, highlighting local ingredients and seasonal produce. Locals in the know...
Courtesy The DownyflakeRead MoreDownyflake Donuts
Outside of town, this charming, no-frills diner has been serving its famous donuts since 1953. Devotees flock for reasonably priced breakfast classics like generously sized omelets and blueberry pancakes or stop in later for a simple lunch.
Read MoreGalley Beach
Opened in 1958, Galley Beach is an island classic due to its spectacular location on Cliffside Beach. The beachside dining room offers unrivaled sunset views, and after a 2008 renovation the iconic eatery is sophisticated without being too sleek. While...
Read MoreJuice Bar
Few customers actually order juice at this simple shop at the corner of Broad Street; instead they line up for delicious homemade ice cream and sorbets (if you’re lucky, you’ll arrive in time for their famous blackberry, made with locally...
Read MoreLe Languedoc
An island institution, this French go-to is always packed with locals and summer visitors, usually found catching up on island gossip with the friendly staff. There’s a formal dining room upstairs, but follow the locals’ lead and get a seat...
Read MoreNantucket Lobster Trap
A no-frills clam shack overlooking the harbor, the popular Lobster Trap serves up fresh seafood. The spot also has a special children’s menu.
Read MoreSomething Natural
If you’re biking toward Nantucket town along the challenging—and aptly named—Cliff Road and suddenly get a whiff of freshly-baked bread, you know you’ve arrived at Something Natural, a lunch standby located in a cottage surrounded by a large garden. The...
Read MoreStraight Wharf
Despite opening 1975, Straight Wharf has never gone out of style or aged one bit; in fact, it’s as popular as ever, enticing patrons with watermelon and tomato salad, arugula and French green olives and zucchini-blossom appetizers. For a drink...
Read MoreThe Corner on Main at Nantucket Pharmacy
This Nantucket institution stocks everything from bug repellant to suntan lotion, but the soda shop up front is the real treasure. The old-school-style diner serves a simple breakfast as well as thick milkshakes and soda floats.
Read MoreTopper’s
The restaurant of the Wauwinet, Topper's, remains at the top of the Nantucket dining scene. The innovative menu is mostly a riff on French cuisine, with the occasional Asian, American or Italian touch. Memorable past dishes include a creamy lobster...
