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    CRU

    3.5 (363 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Sheila H.

    This was my favorite restaurant in all of New England. Great service at the bar. The bartender easily modified drinks to my liking. Cru is located right on the water with amazing views. The menu has a wide variety of options. I went with the crudo of the day. Salmon topped with caviar. 10/10. Drinks are amazing. I got the melon cocktail with mezcal.

    Ashley W.

    this was a pretty delightful meal. I tried 3 items. The house brioche & two pasta dishes: lobster cannelloni which was very unique. It's not often where you have a pasta like that and the moist taste of the poached lobster along with the sauce and baby turnips were the perfect touch & then the crab tagliatelle - this dish was super light & The crab tagliatelle+ lemon mixture was perfect. Both these pasta dishes were filling and didn't feel heavy. Highly rec all 3 items. The service started off well but nearing the end our server didn't come by to drop the check for a long while, we also asked two other servers in the mean time. Ambiance is right by the water which was super special. The food itself was fantastic - only received 4 because of the service! But wouldn't hold me back to come again.

    Local oysters
    Krystyn P.

    If ever there was a tourist trap on Nantucket, this would be it. The food is just okay but certainly not worth the price. However, this is all over Instagram as THE place to eat on the island. However, aesthetics don't overrule taste. It's a pleasant location with a great view, but there's definitely better places to eat.

    Duck fat potatoes
    Serene C.

    Wow!!! This was one of the best meals we had on the island and the lobster roll (specifically the warm one) was hands down the best lobster roll I had there!! The seafood is fresh and everything is cooked to perfection. The views are gorgeous even though we were inside. Clam chowder was very tasty and so were the fried Ipswich clams. Some key standout dishes were the duck fat potatoes, each layer was so crispy yet soft. Makes a perfect bite. The grilled teardrop cabbage was amazing and it had a hint of chili oil which gives it such a great kick!! But yea the warm lobster roll was probably a highlight for me and the fries were some of the best I've had too. The grand cru plateau was super fresh! Overall wonderful service, beautiful ambiance and incredible food!

    Lexi S.

    Cru was our most memorable dinner on our honeymoon on Nantucket. We had the FLUKE GRENOBLOISE (blood orange, capers, brown butter + croutons) and GRAND BANKS HALIBUT (safron shellfish broth, mussels, rouille, leeks + peas). The cocktail was the CRUCOMBER (Bison Grass Vodka, lemon, cucumber + toasted sesame) which was delicious and refreshing. We were seated outside in a quiet area on the dock. The service was incredible! Our fish was so fresh. I recommend ordering any seafood here. Make sure you get a reservation!!

    Madelyn F.

    Alright here are my thoughts. You are clearly paying for the view and rent of the restaurant in your meal prices. Not to say our party did not participate in the clean plate club, I just think for the prices, the meal should have been revolutionary and life changing. The brioche starter was delectable, the lobster cannelloni was beautiful and the halibut was cooked perfectly. Service was wonderful of course, everyone on staff is lovely and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Would I empty the 401k to visit? No. Would I go for a drink at sunset during my time on Nantucket? absolutely.

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    Miranda L.

    Finding a reservation at CRU is a bit tricky, but we were able to walk-in on a Thursday night in September and sat at a nice spot outside with a view! We had two glasses of the Cristina Ascheri Gavi di Gavi Cortese. It was very crisp and chilled well! We shared the NY style soft pretzel with honey mustard butter. It was ok, nothing too special! For an entree we ordered the lobster roll warm with lemon butter. This was very delicious and the portion was big as well! Overall, CRU is a great spot for dining and even better vibes!

    Katey G.

    Cru was the restaurant I was most excited to visit during our most recent trip to Nantucket. Expectations were set high as it's supposed to be the it restaurant. We had a reservation for 8:45 on a Wednesday, but I wasn't exactly expecting a "club" vibe with loud house music. It was the kind of experience where the hostess doesn't even make eye contact with you when they ask for your name and reservation. Servers were nice and we were sat by open windows. Unfortunately it started raining with strong wind, we all got wet before the windows were closed.... We happened to be sitting next to the 2 windows that couldn't close properly so window frames just continued flapping in the wind for our whole dinner. We ordered the foccacia with honey ricotta, Ipswich clams, two shrimp cocktail. The foccacia was chewy and tasty, but not sure why they decided on a loaded tomato focaccia to pair with the honey and ricotta. Fried Ipswich clams happen to be my favorite, so I was excited to see them on the menu. I appreciate they tried to jazz them up with a pickled onion, chile, lettuce etc.... But this is a prime example of when simple is better. Ipswich clams are delicate with a pungent clammy flavor - I couldn't pick this up with the chile pepper. They were also soggy on one side. The giant shrimp were delicious. Perfectly cooked with really well make cocktail sauce. Definitely the best bite we had. For entrees we got the lobster roll with butter and the steak. The lobster roll was mediocre at best, mostly because the bun was incredibly saturated and soggy, barely staying in one piece as we ate. The lobster itself tasted fresh and was texturally good. A perfect lobster roll isn't hard to execute. The fries that came with the lobster roll were delicious. The steak... completely under seasoned! This really confused me, and it was obvious they forgot to sprinkle on some salt. It was overly charred on the outside, rare on the inside (we ordered medium), and the connective tissue made it impossible to chew and enjoy. The duck fat potato was also under seasoned, but at least I saw some finishing salt on top. The technique, texture, and fry was on point.

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    Lyndsie L.

    LOVED it here. Had a 930 resy on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Waited half hour for our table but we loved it here! Lobster roll, pastas, salad, drinks were great

    Lobster roll, Brussels, martini

    The reviews seem all over the board here. I had a fabulous experience. We made a reservation for a Saturday night, arrived early and were seated right away. Our server was friendly, attentive, informative and gave us room to enjoy. We sat in the room without the bar and the vibe was loud and lively. Some people were dressed up and others were more casual. Seems like anything goes. We had champagne, martini and Baileys drinks. All were very good. The hot lobster rolls were yummy - maybe a tad bit dry, but the buttered bun made up for it. The cold lobster roll at 167 raw was better, but I still enjoyed it. The fries were just ok. I couldn't place the white dusty spice on them. Dip them in cocktail sauce for a better taste. We also ordered the Brussels, which had parm shavings and bacon. So so good. I would definitely return for the service and ambiance and to try a different dish.

    Grover G.

    Most amazing lobster roll on Nantucket Island! Every summer is always the best and the freshest lobster ever. Service is fast, attentive, and professional. Ambiance is a little lively sometimes but the music is always bumping and you'll always have an amazing time. Recommend when visiting nantucket.

    Bea T.

    The most amazing food and it is pricey but well worth it! We we're just planning to have a dozen oysters then going elsewhere for the main dinner. We had the best Nantucket oysters (Fifth Bend and Pocomo Meadow) I've ever tried which made us realize we should just stay to have a full course dinner. We had the best Sommelier who chose a really great French wine. We had the crab cake which was mostly crab versus breading which is the way it's supposed to be. Then we had the Lobster Fra Diavolo and the special which was pasta scallops with caviar. The desserts were divine ice cream and chocolate mousse. The service was very top-notch and the view is a Great view of the port. This is a good place to dine for all occasions.

    Emily G.

    Yes, it's harder to get a reservation here, but somehow we end up at Cru most every summer. The drinks are refreshing, service attentive, and very lively atmosphere- especially in the front room. While the lobster roll and salmon entrees were good, the standout dishes are always the shared plates and small apps. My tip: skip the entrees. Enjoy the cocktails and oysters and load up on the small plates. (Yes, it's expensive, but tbh, we are on Nantucket and everything else is too).

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    Sayle's Seafood - View from patio

    Sayle's Seafood

    (170 reviews)

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    Sayle's is my new seafood obsession. Mostly because I love having an easy access to a fish…read moresandwich. There's a place to park, I can walk in, order a fried fish sandwich, look at some lobsters in a tank for ten minutes (the best part) and be out the door with a hot n ready fried fish sandwich in my hands. On my last visit, the woman at the counter was so happy. I was already happy because I was getting a fried fish sandwich. And then I was feeding off of her energy, and I was just having such a great moment in Sayle's Seafood! Now, I could sit in and eat here and bask in their fishy glory since there are tables, but I have yet to do so. I also love the view of the harbor from the front porch and that it's tucked down that little street and the vibe is so island that it contributes to the over-romanticism of Nantucket that happens in my mind but that's okay. The fish sandwich was really good. The time before that, I ordered the clam strips side, which was a lot smaller than I believed it was going to be. They were small individual pieces and fried well-done, while I do prefer a softer crunch. Next time, I will order the clam strip platter which comes with accoutrements. I also had their clam chowder, which I also thought was pretty good. I will be back for more seafood, and I hope that it is soon!

    We had the 1.5-pound lobster dinner, which came with clam chowder, red potatoes, corn on the cob,…read moreand a side of butter for dipping. We sat on the deck, and the staff was so sweet--they literally took the lobster straight from the tank to the back to steam it. They even cracked it for us! It was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. Such a great price for the quality and freshness!

    The Pearl - Swordfish

    The Pearl

    (143 reviews)

    $$$$

    The parking was a bit sketchy. It is just street parking. Everyone must have been in town because…read morewe had trouble finding a spot. It is located in the center of town so in a house converted into a restaurant. I started out with Tuna Taraki which was five slices of fresh tuna on a bed of curry topped with a sliced plum. It was delicious. As an entree I had the swordfish that was seared. It was a large portion that filled me right up. The waiter was marginal. We asked if he had after dinner port be the glass. A simple request. He disappeared for 15 minutes while he checked. This required a yes or no answer from the kitchen. As it turns out, they did not have it. The restaurant had about twenty table with a separate bar area. The dining room was dimly lit. I would return whenever I am on the island. It is a top-notch restaurant.

    When we finally got our food, after having asked for it twice, it was fine…read more Just fine. The "service" was sub-par at its best. After having been brought to our seats at the bar, then told they were reserved, we were walked back outside to sidewalk and into adjacent restaurant's (boarding house) dark & dank -empty- bar (with music blaring), we asked if an outside sidewalk table was available. Yes but we needed to eat & leave by 7:15. It was 6:15. We said yes because we knew (ASSUMED) that was possible. Though there were 3 2-seat tables available, she put at a table almost on top of a table of 6...3 very loud & ill behaved children. And that's where we remained, waiting a while for "server" to ask us for drink order, then finally take our dinner order (never mentioned the specials; I had to ask) and then we waited & waited (meantime 7:15 came & went) for our very small servings of boring (& room temp) cod & even smaller ("share plate"?!?) of crudo. And because the plates most likely sat in kitchen & wee ignored by pit "server" the fish was not hot and the crudo was not cold. Never again Pearl, never again

    Straight Wharf Fish - Cole slaw.

    Straight Wharf Fish

    (19 reviews)

    I kind have been telling everyone about Straight Wharf Fish. A new player on the block/wharf - it's…read morecasual, but still upscale, with a covered dining area on the water and a modern, cozy inside. No reservations and early season, we had no problem snagging a table for 2. However, a friend recently shared they were told a 45 minute wait the other day. Prices and portions are reasonable to that of the Brotherhood and the Trap, and well executed. The fish tacos were delicious and my son's burger was basic but delicious. Heads up, while no kids menu, they did say they had a secret one - I'm imagining coming from so many families popping in. The burger as was $18 and a double patty with no toppings and homemade chips. The chowder was also really good with I believe some pork in there. It's been a minute, so I'm a little rusty. Service was great and kind. I didn't order any cocktails, but they did look small for the price - they may be bottled? I could be lying there. I saw a many a fried seafood and fries platter go by and they looked so good and fresh and crispy, in the best way possible. Overall, five star addition! I'm sure the lines have begun, but it's worthy of a wait, especially over at the Gazebo, so perfectly convenient. Ps: they also have a retail portion but I did not pay much attention to that side.

    Excellent tasting food, service & atmosphere on the island using a hy-line ferry from c cod. We had…read morea clam chowder prob the most loaded with clams & other seafood in a long time. Then we had the swordfish griddled with fries & cole slaw & tartar sauce delicious w other generous portion, also an halibut tacos all in all I rate 4.5 stars

    The Club Car Restaurant - Roasted Chicken

    The Club Car Restaurant

    (157 reviews)

    $$$

    I seldom write bad or negative reviews, so this one flummoxed me a bit…read more The appetizer was this wonderful cold mussel dish, with spices and a light oil. Just a nice, artisan dish akin to something you'd get in New Bedford or Fall River. Fantastic. 5-Stars. Now their lobster roll. Imagine a hot dog, OK, and now imagine one of those little Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage links for size comparison. The volume of finely shredded lobster meat, that was also warm in that hot dog roll was smaller than the Jimmy Dean link. 0-Stars. My recommendations for a "good" lobster roll is to go anywhere else on island. I'd recommend Sayle's Seafood, The Nantucket Lobster Trap or Stubby's. In fact, I'd just stay clear of the Club Car altogether, it is one of those places for the self-focused New York / Miami new [vulgar] money jet-set that treat the island like their play-thing... you know, you see their empty beer cans in the morning around town. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

    Club Car Nantucket is an absolute 5-star go-to me. It's such a unique, lively vibe in the historic…read moretrain-car setting, with that classic Nantucket energy that feels special whether you're popping in for lunch or settling in for a full night out. The service is always on point (Bridget always takes care of us--she's genuinely so nice), and the food never misses: the lobster Cobb salad is fresh, loaded, and perfectly balanced, and the croque madame is pure comfort (savory, cheesy, and even better with the egg). And don't sleep on dinner, Club Car turns it up even more, and their steak frites is the best!

    CRU - seafood - Updated May 2026

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