Guidebook for Nantucket

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Guidebook for Nantucket

Food Scene

an island institution
25 locals recommend
Lola 41 Nantucket
15 South Beach Street
25 locals recommend
an island institution
great sandwiches to take away for the beach or just hang out and eat on the picnic tables in their sprawling back yard.
26 locals recommend
Something Natural
50 Cliff Rd
26 locals recommend
great sandwiches to take away for the beach or just hang out and eat on the picnic tables in their sprawling back yard.
great breakfast - get there early!
22 locals recommend
Black-Eyed Susan's
10 India St
22 locals recommend
great breakfast - get there early!
best egg sandos and lunch options as well
11 locals recommend
Provisions
3 Harbor Square
11 locals recommend
best egg sandos and lunch options as well
must do for sunset cocktails - definitely on the upscale/trendy side.
24 locals recommend
Galley Beach
54 Jefferson Ave
24 locals recommend
must do for sunset cocktails - definitely on the upscale/trendy side.
the best fish tacos and close to Madaket beach
45 locals recommend
Millie's Restaurant
326 Madaket Rd
45 locals recommend
the best fish tacos and close to Madaket beach
right on the end of straight wharf, seafood and raw bar. Be sure to make reservations!
30 locals recommend
Cru
1 Straight Wharf
30 locals recommend
right on the end of straight wharf, seafood and raw bar. Be sure to make reservations!
a more casual choice for lunch or dinner; a laid back spot to get some chowder, oysters and lobster.
13 locals recommend
Slip 14
14 Old South Wharf
13 locals recommend
a more casual choice for lunch or dinner; a laid back spot to get some chowder, oysters and lobster.
get your caffeine fix
8 locals recommend
Handlebar Café
15 Washington St
8 locals recommend
get your caffeine fix
coffee, pastries and egg sandos (if you get them before they sell out). A great place to start your day.
14 locals recommend
The Hub
4 India St
14 locals recommend
coffee, pastries and egg sandos (if you get them before they sell out). A great place to start your day.
globally inspired fish and meat dishes in a contemporary setting. Also a lively bar scene downstairs.
Station 21 Bistro
21 S Water St
globally inspired fish and meat dishes in a contemporary setting. Also a lively bar scene downstairs.
family-friendly comfort foods
9 locals recommend
Brotherhood of Thieves
23 Broad St
9 locals recommend
family-friendly comfort foods
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving locally sourced, globally influenced fare right in the heart of downtown.
14 locals recommend
The Proprietors bar & table
9 India St
14 locals recommend
Relaxed restaurant & bar serving locally sourced, globally influenced fare right in the heart of downtown.
healthy organic juices and snacks - new location at 41 Main street.
13 locals recommend
Lemon Press
41 Main St
13 locals recommend
healthy organic juices and snacks - new location at 41 Main street.
if you're looking for a fresh fish market, 167Raw has the fresh catch to take home and grill up. They also have a food truck on Fridays that makes great lobster rolls.
15 locals recommend
167Raw
167 Hummock Pond Rd
15 locals recommend
if you're looking for a fresh fish market, 167Raw has the fresh catch to take home and grill up. They also have a food truck on Fridays that makes great lobster rolls.
best pizza on the island
12 locals recommend
Pi Pizzeria
11 W Creek Rd
12 locals recommend
best pizza on the island
get an early start here - robust breakfast menu with all the classics, always good.
FOG Breakfast @ Keepers
5 Amelia Dr
get an early start here - robust breakfast menu with all the classics, always good.

Drinks & Nightlife

they not only make their own beer but also wine and vodka. Great spot to lounge in the afternoons after the beach and listen to some live music.
74 locals recommend
Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm Rd
74 locals recommend
they not only make their own beer but also wine and vodka. Great spot to lounge in the afternoons after the beach and listen to some live music.
go to the rear patio of the restaurant and have drinks al freso in the 'back bar'
22 locals recommend
Ventuno Restaurant
21 Federal St
22 locals recommend
go to the rear patio of the restaurant and have drinks al freso in the 'back bar'
an old club car turned into a bar
13 locals recommend
The Club Car Restaurant
1 Main St
13 locals recommend
an old club car turned into a bar
lot's of TVs in case you want to catch a sporting event. Solid BBQ options as well.
B-ACK Yard BBQ
20 Straight Wharf
lot's of TVs in case you want to catch a sporting event. Solid BBQ options as well.
right in the middle of federal street, so it's not only a solid bar area with outdoor seating and 'new american' fare but also a great central meeting spot for your group.
12 locals recommend
The Boarding House
12 Federal St
12 locals recommend
right in the middle of federal street, so it's not only a solid bar area with outdoor seating and 'new american' fare but also a great central meeting spot for your group.
dive bar and meant to stay that way but often you'll see a live band and it's one of those places where everyone ends up after a long day.
40 locals recommend
The Chicken Box
16 Dave St
40 locals recommend
dive bar and meant to stay that way but often you'll see a live band and it's one of those places where everyone ends up after a long day.
nice bar area and even better outdoor area if you can get a spot. Food is solid as well but most people are here for the drinks. Right in the middle of the action on straight wharf.
20 locals recommend
Straight Wharf Restaurant
6 Harbor Square
20 locals recommend
nice bar area and even better outdoor area if you can get a spot. Food is solid as well but most people are here for the drinks. Right in the middle of the action on straight wharf.

Essentials

organic market with produce coming directly from nearby farm - some nice grab and go options when heading to Cisco beach or Cisco brew.
36 locals recommend
Bartlett's Farm
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
36 locals recommend
organic market with produce coming directly from nearby farm - some nice grab and go options when heading to Cisco beach or Cisco brew.
for all the necessities
64 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
31 Sparks Ave
64 locals recommend
for all the necessities
the stop and shops on the island are equidistant from the house
64 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
31 Sparks Ave
64 locals recommend
the stop and shops on the island are equidistant from the house
Nantucket Tap Room
29 Broad St
well, obviously.
xyzzy
23 Main St
well, obviously.

Sightseeing

79 locals recommend
Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
79 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Sankaty Head Lighthouse
18 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

about a 14 min bike ride down the bike path to surfside
6 locals recommend
Surfside Beach station
6 locals recommend
about a 14 min bike ride down the bike path to surfside
closest beach to Bartlett Farm and the Cisco Brewery
17 locals recommend
Cisco Beach
17 locals recommend
closest beach to Bartlett Farm and the Cisco Brewery
one of the closer beaches to town and has Sandbar, which serves pub grub and cocktails
27 locals recommend
Jetties Beach
27 locals recommend
one of the closer beaches to town and has Sandbar, which serves pub grub and cocktails
one of my personal faves - a smaller footprint but a lovely oasis
14 locals recommend
Steps Beach
14 locals recommend
one of my personal faves - a smaller footprint but a lovely oasis
you need a 4 wheel drive vehicle with the proper stickers (most jeep rentals should have the proper permitting) but it's one of the most pristine places on the island. Keep an eye out for the seals!
Great Point Beach
147 Wauwinet Rd
you need a 4 wheel drive vehicle with the proper stickers (most jeep rentals should have the proper permitting) but it's one of the most pristine places on the island. Keep an eye out for the seals!

Getting Around

Nantucket Island Rent A Car
14 Airport Rd
right near the Steamship Ferry landing. Go there to reserve your bike and they will deliver them same day!
25 locals recommend
Young's Bicycle Shop
6 Broad St
25 locals recommend
right near the Steamship Ferry landing. Go there to reserve your bike and they will deliver them same day!
Ferry landing for the Steamship Authority
Steamboat Wharf
Steamboat Wharf
Ferry landing for the Steamship Authority

Shopping

Nantucket Looms offers Handmade Throws, Handwoven Gifts, Artisanal Goods, Home Decor, Art and Artwork - all locally sourced
19 locals recommend
Nantucket Looms
51 Main St
19 locals recommend
Nantucket Looms offers Handmade Throws, Handwoven Gifts, Artisanal Goods, Home Decor, Art and Artwork - all locally sourced
upscale boutique for gifts, clothing, jewelery and home decor.
Milly & Grace
2 Washington St
upscale boutique for gifts, clothing, jewelery and home decor.
We believe in hand-made, creative toys and take great pride in our collection of whimsical, well built playthings. Come along for the ride and play for a while.
The Toy Boat
41 Straight Wharf
We believe in hand-made, creative toys and take great pride in our collection of whimsical, well built playthings. Come along for the ride and play for a while.
Island Company
17 Centre St
great selection and a cozy area upstairs space to read.
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main St
great selection and a cozy area upstairs space to read.