Guidebook for Nantucket
Food Scene
Topper's, at the Wauwinet Inn, is the closest restaurant to Pocomo. It has excellent, tho' expensive, food. Try the patio for appetizers and drinks and enjoy the beautiful Head of the Harbor site.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Topper's
120 Wauwinet RdTopper's, at the Wauwinet Inn, is the closest restaurant to Pocomo. It has excellent, tho' expensive, food. Try the patio for appetizers and drinks and enjoy the beautiful Head of the Harbor site.
Another favorite over the years. Lovely old inn with attractive bar and restaurant on the street level. Consistently good fare, not gimmicky. Tough to park, but well worth a try.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ships Inn
13 Fair StAnother favorite over the years. Lovely old inn with attractive bar and restaurant on the street level. Consistently good fare, not gimmicky. Tough to park, but well worth a try.
Probably our most favorite place to eat. The Sea Grille is just beyond the rotary so no need to fight town traffic. A varied menu which offers fresh seafood, meats, local veggies and home-made bread
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea Grille
45 Sparks AveProbably our most favorite place to eat. The Sea Grille is just beyond the rotary so no need to fight town traffic. A varied menu which offers fresh seafood, meats, local veggies and home-made bread
It's a short drive to the village of "Sconset" for this small restaurant with excellent food. Make reservations early. Bring your own wine although there is a liquor store right next door.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sconset Café
8 Main StIt's a short drive to the village of "Sconset" for this small restaurant with excellent food. Make reservations early. Bring your own wine although there is a liquor store right next door.
Popular for both breakfasts and dinner. Need to bring your own wine. Often a line to get in so plan accordingly.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black-Eyed Susan's
10 India StPopular for both breakfasts and dinner. Need to bring your own wine. Often a line to get in so plan accordingly.
Always good food served at two seatings. A set menu so call ahead to see what they are serving that evening.
Company of the Cauldron
5 India StAlways good food served at two seatings. A set menu so call ahead to see what they are serving that evening.
Nice place for dinner, good food and the best part is you don't have to fight in-town traffic and parking problems.
56 Union St
56 Union StreetNice place for dinner, good food and the best part is you don't have to fight in-town traffic and parking problems.
One of our favorite restaurants in town, especially the cafe on the basement level. Consistently good bistro food, nice atmosphere, easier to get into in the off-season.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Languedoc Bistro
24 Broad StOne of our favorite restaurants in town, especially the cafe on the basement level. Consistently good bistro food, nice atmosphere, easier to get into in the off-season.
One of the few restaurants along the water front (others are The Galley and Cru). Good food, very active bar and nice atmosphere with water views.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Straight Wharf
Straight WharfOne of the few restaurants along the water front (others are The Galley and Cru). Good food, very active bar and nice atmosphere with water views.
Very good Italian food, especially their Bruschetta! Nice for families and it's another place located mid-Island - no need to battle Town traffic.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fusaro's
17 Old South RdVery good Italian food, especially their Bruschetta! Nice for families and it's another place located mid-Island - no need to battle Town traffic.
Everything Else
Historically Interesting and fun museum for visitors of all ages. Displays, videos and photos of historic life saving equipment and shipwrecks and the brave islanders who helped shipwrecked sailors.
Life Saving Museum station
Historically Interesting and fun museum for visitors of all ages. Displays, videos and photos of historic life saving equipment and shipwrecks and the brave islanders who helped shipwrecked sailors.
A must-see for all ages. A treasure trove of Nantucket history, especially of the golden whaling era. Guided tours and special exhibits throughout the year.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whaling Museum
13 Broad StA must-see for all ages. A treasure trove of Nantucket history, especially of the golden whaling era. Guided tours and special exhibits throughout the year.
Nantucket's public library house in a beautifully maintained Greek Revival style building. Many excellent historical resources, recent best sellers and a very special children's section. Worth a visit
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India StNantucket's public library house in a beautifully maintained Greek Revival style building. Many excellent historical resources, recent best sellers and a very special children's section. Worth a visit
Nantucket's own brewery making beer, wine and spirits. Take a tour and a tasting - on your way or back from Bartlett Farm.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm RdNantucket's own brewery making beer, wine and spirits. Take a tour and a tasting - on your way or back from Bartlett Farm.
One of the popular beaches on the Island. Life-guarded, often crowded, but a must for surfers.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surfside Beach
Surfside BeachOne of the popular beaches on the Island. Life-guarded, often crowded, but a must for surfers.
Shopping
The largest working farm on the Island. Sells their locally grown produce and flowers. Also offers ready made dinners, sandwiches and desserts. Well worth a visit.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bartlett's Farm
33 Bartlett Farm RdThe largest working farm on the Island. Sells their locally grown produce and flowers. Also offers ready made dinners, sandwiches and desserts. Well worth a visit.
This is the home of the famous "Nantucket Reds", originally just in men's slacks, now shorts, skirts, jackets etc. One of the bigger clothing stores on Main Street - worth a look-see.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Murray's Toggery Shop
62 Main StThis is the home of the famous "Nantucket Reds", originally just in men's slacks, now shorts, skirts, jackets etc. One of the bigger clothing stores on Main Street - worth a look-see.
Arts & Culture
The recently refurbished theatre offers first-run movies and live presentations. Check for listings.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dreamland Film & Cultural Center
17 S Water StThe recently refurbished theatre offers first-run movies and live presentations. Check for listings.
Entertainment & Activities
Across from the Stop & Shop, famous for doughnuts. A must for breakfast. Popular for lunch as well.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downyflake Restaurant
18 Sparks AveAcross from the Stop & Shop, famous for doughnuts. A must for breakfast. Popular for lunch as well.
Located at the western most end of the Island in Madaket, Millie's is good for casual dining and fabulous sunsets.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Millie's Restaurant
326 Madaket RdLocated at the western most end of the Island in Madaket, Millie's is good for casual dining and fabulous sunsets.
Great place to take the kids for piazza or takeout. Conveniently located mid-island.
Sophie T's Pizza
7 Dave StGreat place to take the kids for piazza or takeout. Conveniently located mid-island.
Located at the Rotary, great spot for delicious burgers and their truffle fries - a must. Very popular, often crowded. Good for lunch as well.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LoLa Burger Nantucket
1 Sparks AveLocated at the Rotary, great spot for delicious burgers and their truffle fries - a must. Very popular, often crowded. Good for lunch as well.