Great place! Fantastic oysters & lobster. Perfect venue for outdoor dining. A little noisy inside. read more

CRU - Oysters & clams - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Had a really great meal at this spot. It was a bit more of a scene than we expected, but a fun vibe. Beautiful COVID-era expanded outdoor seating along the dock right by the water. Cocktails and oysters were delicious, hush puppies with honey were amazing - definitely don't miss. Would return! read more

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We had the best oysters and clams ever . The food was delicious and we had great service . read more

CRU - Oyster and clams - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Ok, so the food was ok, we went in for my birthday.They boast to me a like 5 star place, but I think that is in location alone. I like my lobster but it was no 1.5 pound. I know my lobsters. Then the staff, they just acted like a 2 star acting like a 5 star. Like they will pick up your napkin the minute you get up but when you ask them for help with the lobster, they say sorry, we don't do that here. The drinks are super expensive but really just so so for that cost. I did enjoy it but don;t try to be something your not or up your service to match your prices. It was birthday and they asked if we wanted a birthday dessert. Said your not going to leave without a birthday candle are you. Well to be honest, if you cared so much, what is the cost of good service that your could not have just brought out a piece of cake with a candle for us to share. Now that is good customer service. It's not all a bout the money folks read more

I mean, I think everyone knows this is one of the best places to go and eat at. The service, atmosphere and food are top notch. Oh and the view... can't forget about that! read more

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Best location overlooking Nantucket Harbor. Some of the best service by the wait staff. Food was incredible. Expensive and worth it. read more

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Cru is worth the wait and the money! We snagged last minute lunch reservations the night before and sat on the patio under a perfectly blue sky and the nice harbor breeze on a Sunday afternoon in late August. This restaurant is what I picture when I hear about Nantucket dining - upscale and coastal with a fresh menu. The lobster roll has more than enough meat on it (I opted for the warm version), the sauce was delicious with some pickled onions (I think) and fresh herbs. The fries are nice and crunchy. My friend's burger had thick cut bacon, beautiful bib lettuce and the juiciest tomato. read more

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Go elsewhere. It's too loud in the dining room to have a conversation. The waiter took our credit card and overcharged it $200 dollars. The manager took the bill and came back and said we weren't charged at all. WRONG. We had to argue with him to correct it. We were given a half hearted apology. Honestly, the location is great, the view is nice, the food is decent, but the customer service is beyond horrible. Millie's on the other side of the island is much better and their service is wonderful! read more

Stellar raw bar in a beautiful location but holy hell, you pay for it. Smoke fish dip, a dozen oysters, and a lobster cocktail plus four adult beverages rang in over $200. We came early before it turned into too much of a scene but we're still surrounded by many wealthy financial-type industry men and their wives (welcome to ACK, I guess) It wasn't super annoying but could get there quickly. As a pre-dinner app and cocktail venue, Cru is great. Arrive early, exit early, and don't try to leave full or drunk and you'll be in good shape. read more

This was a popular spot in a great location, right on the docks overlooking the water, boats, unset, etc. We usually try to steer clear of the big tourist spots and do things a little more off-the-beaten path, however we decided to give this place a shot based on the great location and views right at sunset. Unfortunately the views were really the only impressive part of our dinner. The service was friendly, but not genuine, and she didn't seem to know the menu or be able to answer questions easily. Our food was underwhelming. My husband's steak was not cooked as he ordered it (it was overdone). It was crazily overpriced. We had had such an amazing meal the night prior at a different restaurant with such better service, food, and pricing, so this place was pretty disappointing. I wouldn't go back and would recommend others spend their visit to Nantucket dining elsewhere. read more

Over the past several years, CRU Has gotten progressively worse. Go for the fantastic view, atmosphere, vibe, oysters and drinks. Great place to take in the ACK and the salt air. Do not go to CRU expecting great service, despite the price point $$$$$ the food is average at best. You may expecting great fresh fish, creative sides, fresh salads, lobster dishes, or something unique to Nantucket, but not the case. Calamari was ladened in grease, lobster was clearly frozen as it had not completed thawed, the chicken sliders are just plain disgusting processed chicken. There a much better options on ACK. read more

Thanks to a friend of mine with connections, I finally got reservations to eat at Cru this past weekend. The atmosphere is wonderful and we enjoyed sitting out on the patio on a very warm night and people watching. Our waiter, a wine specialist (not the house sommelier as she was out, I believe) and the manager all visited our table and provided top-notch service. I thought it was "ok" only because the menu is pretty limited and the prices are insane. Par for the course on island, sure...but when I pay that much money for food, I want to be blown away. I left content and full...but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. It's a very trendy locale, but I think there are other spots on the island that blow my skirt up a bit more, if ya know what I mean. Raw Bar - The oysters were motherf'cking delicious. There is nothing else I can say. 5 Stars. Appetizers - Smoked Fish Dip. 4 Stars. It was yummy. I think I would have enjoyed it more if there were more veggies for the dipping. The fish dip on the cucumber, YUM. - Crispy Calamari. 4 Stars. This was actually a very yummy calamari and I didn't even intend to try it. Once I did, I was impressed. - Blue Crab Cocktail. 2 Stars. While the crab was delicious, it's served in a cocktail glass, layered like parfait. It wasn't a presentation I enjoyed and it made it difficult to share. For $26...we felt a little put off. Mains - Haddock Schnitzel. 3 Stars. Oh yes. I did say Haddock Schnitzel. You should have heard us asking the waiter questions. "So um, how do you Schnitzel a fish? Like, you didn't pound it out did you?" He explained that they use a large filet of the fish (which they did, it was like the size of a dinner plate). So basically...it was breaded fish. It was tasty, but not as novel as the name suggest. Plus, the portion size is huge, so I'd recommend sharing. - Grilled Wester-Ross Salmon. 3 Stars. (First, as an aside...did anyone else read that as Westeros and have a GoT moment? Me too.) The salmon was cooked perfectly, but the star of the plate were the beets. They were cooked to perfection and the yogurt vinaigrette on the plate was stunning. It was a well-rounded dish and the flavors were lovely, but again, just not incredibly interesting. Wine - We got the only Albarino on the menu. I can't remember the name, but it was a lovely bottle of wine that I would recommend pairing with the seafood. Tasty. All in all, it was a lovely experience and a 3-star review to me is not a bad thing. It was a perfectly lovely evening, but not the best I've had on island. You can't go wrong at the raw bar and the seafood is distinctly fresh. read more

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Just as phenomenal as I remembered. Cru is perhaps one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in the world. Chic and boujee with mismatched upholstered chairs in stripes of yellow or felt blue, all seated up to tables overlooking the wharf. Perfect drink menu, extensive wine list, impeccable service. But the food? Oh. My. God. Best lobster roll I've ever had. Seriously. Buttery brioche blanketing large claws lightly dressed and topped with pickled onions. The crab cocktail is also out of this world and a must order. Thanks for continuing to drag me back to Nantucket from LA year after year Cru, I love you. read more

CRU - Bed lobster roll ever - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

This hip waterfront spot definitely isn't easy to get a table but once we got in we could tell why. The music might have been a little too loud for my dad but the lighting and atmosphere coupled with the best meal we had on Nantucket was worth it. This is definitely a spot for special occasions and the menu doesn't have many items under $30 but the Atlantic Char and Lobster Roll were amazing, we also had a great grilled artichoke all of which were recommended by our waiter Andre. The service was great - thank you Andre and the team at Cru. Also props to the interior design team that pulled this spot off! read more

I loved the location, right on the water, and the food was delicious. I had the lobster roll and fries- the best lobster roll I have ever had. The service was excellent- my server Grover was attentive and super helpful but not intrusive. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

This is top recommended to us by a resident of Nantucket. The food was very good. My dad calls the Lobster Roll "as good as it gets. Get the warm one." My clam chowder was good, but not astonishing, and if you want to edit your burger, make it clear that you want the bun haha. I liked the clams considering it was my first time. I wish the service was better. read more

Our best dining experience while in the island, hands down. We came to the restaurant based on recommendations that they would have the best oysters in Nantucket. We were not disappointed...it actually exceeded our expectations how fresh and wonderful tasting they were. We opted for the Premier CRU seafood tower, every item on there was delicious. For an entry we decided to share the salmon plate. I was impressed that they were able to serve us in two individual plates as opposed to just one. The service was impeccable and also the best we had on the island. I counted, and on five separate occasions someone came and checked in on us. It was a far departure from our experience the night prior at another restaurant. Only negative is that the music was a little loud and hard to carry a conversation at times during our 10pm dinner. Overall, wonderful experience and definitely one the Nantucket's best. Check them out! read more

CRU - Premier CRU seafood tower. Everything was wonderful and more than enough for two people. - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

We were so excited to get a table at this place right on the water. The space is beautiful. We sat at an indoor table by some open doors overlooking the marina. We ended up leaving after we got our drink order because our waitress was coughing (a lot) all over her hands and arms while interacting with other guests. I think she should have at least had a mask on. The place was crowded and we left because we felt uncomfortable. read more

Avoid. Especially if you are a young woman or don't support a culture of blatant misogyny. Our party were celebrating what was supposed to be a special night when a group of belligerent blacked out men at the bar began to verbally harass and physically intimidate us AT OUR TABLE. We politely asked their party to let us enjoy our meal on multiple occasions before looking to the restaurant management to intervene. The harassment continued (including disgustingly casual jokes about drugging our drinks while standing over us) while restaurant staff watched on as though this were entirely normalized behavior in their bar. The manager of the restaurant sided with and protected the seriously unacceptable behavior of the blacked out men for over thirty minutes as our meal was entirely ruined. We were so uncomfortable that we eventually requested the staff do something to make the situation right - the staff very reluctantly had then men escorted out AFTER we had finished our cringey meals and then sent the full check for a meal that was destroyed by the gross environment. The female staff (bless them, they were very sweet and desperately tried to take care of us) sympathized with our situation, understood it was an unacceptable, but sadly weren't surprised this took place. Long story short, if you're looking to enjoy a meal without being harassed AVOID CRU. read more

Great setting along the docks, delicious food but the bloody Mary's we ordered before the food took forever to come out, they finally appeared just as our food was served. We asked the server about our drinks before we ordered the meal but someone messed up in getting the drinks out before the meal, for $21 drinks we expected they would do better. read more

before I even talk about the food, I have to call out the INCREDIBLE service here! we felt so taken care of, the service was absolutely amazing. the food was great, we had the lobster roll, salmon, and a few apps. don't miss the fried clams! last, we got to sit outside by the water and it was so beautiful. can't recommend this place enough! will definitely be back. read more

I was here tonight and boy was I mad. I didn't like having to wait for such a long time for my food to arrive. And when it did, it was spicy, so I was like, "no way Jose; I'm not eating spicy food!" CRU, you oughta improve your customer experience a little bit and when you say that the food is coming; make sure you actually mean it and you're not saying it to trick me; or anyone else. Poor experience; please don't come here if you don't wanna wait 2 hours for your food. Only best part is that there is a great view of the water with boats that can be seen from the restaurant. Otherwise, I'm never coming back to CRU again!! There's plenty of more awesome restaurants out there with better service connection! read more

outrageouy expensive. Entrees more than $50. And yet they won't seat you until everyone in your party shows up. Tacky. And insulting.

Excellent food and amazing location. One star removed due to the 20% service fee added to our check. As a table of four who ordered up a fairly stout list of items including starters, mains, and alcohol, there is no excuse for automatic gratuity added. Three of us were servers so *our* tip would have been closer to 30%. It's a bad signal that the number of words I am assigning to this inelegant practice eclipsed the number of words I used to compliment the BOH. Note to BOH: you all kick ass. read more

This restaurant is set at the end of the warf and has lounge-like seating overlooking the harbor. They play music, which gives the place a fun vibe. I had shrimp cocktail followed by a lobster salad with quinoa. Both dishes were fresh and delicious. I stole many of my father's French fries, which were perfectly cooked. Be prepared to pay a premium for the nice views of the harbor, but since the food was terrific and the atmosphere was more than pleasant, I can say that it was worth it. read more

Formerly the Rope Walk. Well hot damn if they lowered their prices this would be a four star review. First, drinks average about $15-$16 a pop. My French martini was damn delicious. Second, ambiance. This place is HOT. Perfectly decorated, amazing views of the harbor, great out door seating. It's NYC/Nantucket chic. Not a dive bar by any means. Hot date? Romantic evening? Yes. Post beach, kick back and hang with the homies - maybe not so much. This is the joint where I'm not sure how many locals are hanging out, but loads of popped collars. Food = holy it's expensive and I need to clearly find a multi millionaire to sweep me off my feet. We went with the $26 ( I believe) fried whole belly clams and the lobster cocktail. Let's start with the clams: No bueno. They were deep fried. Fine. They were fried and lost all flavor; clearly the oil and breading had no flavor to boot. Didn't come close to finishing, 1 star styz. Do not order. The lobster cocktail with avocado and a light vinagerette was quite refreshing and delicious with huge chunks of lobster. Awesome. I would order that again in a heart beat. Everything on this menu was extremely expensive, so best not to count pennies here. It's been a while since I've lived on Nantucket so things clearly have changed from expensive to friggen' ridiculous expensive. Service was solid. No complaints. I'd come again if I was trying to show off the harbor and grab a cocktail and a light bite! read more

Great place. Come for lunch If you're in town to eat on the water with great food and great atmosphere. Or come for dinner. Generally, there is loud music played--but it's not too loud. Some of the freshest oysters I have ever had were from here--get Nantucket oysters. read more

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Don't be in a rush because the service is slow. The buttered lobster roll was the best of the summer in Nantucket, Hamptons and Newport!Oysters were great. Don't get a table outside on a hot day unless under an umbrella. read more

We all know that good food is only part of the equation that sets apart restaurants that you return to again and again. And to be fair Cru and the former Rope Walk were restaurants that we visited often. The quality of food is good as one would expect of a restaurant in this price category. This last visit was disappointing. We get that we are in the middle of a pandemic and staff might be cranky. But there is no excuse for rudeness or an obvious faux pas that no reputable restaurant would entertain. I was dining with my daughter and we were seated outside on narrow dock on the far side of the restaurant. The front patio was full and the building seemed to block the wind for those tables. The dock was windy and cold and there were no heat lamps. My daughter glanced inside and observed there were only 2 or 3 tables seated in the spacious dining room. We were uncomfortable so we asked if it might be possible to move inside and said we would be happy to wait if necessary. The waiter spoke to a hostess who walked over to our table and curtly stated " your reservation did not specifically request inside so no you cannot move inside." She marched away before we could even reply. We would have understood if the inside was booked or if there was a social distancing requirement being breached by adding a third party of 2 inside, but neither of those reasons were given to us. We decided to just go with it and try to enjoy the meal, but did notice that during the hour and a half we occupied our table there were only 2 or 3 tables taken in the large dining room inside. We started off with cocktails but afterwards I decided to order Sake to accompany my fish. I was happy to see Sake by the glass on the menu. My daughter's wine arrived but my Sake did not. A few minutes later the waiter arrived with an unopened bottle of the Sake I had ordered. He advised that management would not open the bottle for a glass but would sell me the bottle. I inquired why that particular Sake was being offered by the glass on the menu then? He really could not answer the question and just reiterated that they would not open the bottle unless I purchased the bottle. I didn't need another whole bottle of Sake as I had plenty at home. And I certainly would not purchase it with a restaurant mark up even if I did (I think he quoted me $120.) Not wishing to engage in any conflict I declined the purchase of the bottle and ordered a glass of wine. But the experience leaves one with the impression that it was an effort to inflate the bill. I was dining with family so I could be direct and decline the bottle. But what if I had been hosting friends or business associates and one of them had ordered the Sake? Certainly I would feel compelled to purchase the bottle to please a guest. Bottom line is most people do not appreciate tactics of this nature. Just poor form. read more

Food was amazing, oysters were the best I have ever tasted. The service was not great. Our waiter Enrique never came back to the table after we placed our order to check on us. It was only as soon as I put my credit card down to pay the bill did he come back to the table. Our table was located by the bathrooms and every so often there was a sewage smell that I was not sure was coming from the bathrooms or the ocean. Would go back however for the quality of the food. read more

The reason I'm giving this three stars instead of zero is for our waitress, the view, and the burrata. Otherwise, the host was extremely rude to my friend and I when we were nothing but polite to her and our mains were wildly subpar. My friend and I got the drinks - I got "the crucumber" (overdone cucumber, $18 dollar drink, too sweet), and she got a Bellini. We ordered the burrata to start- really good and a good amount of food. For our mains my friend got the "poke" which was next to no food and only tuna. Nothing else. Just tuna. That's it. Just tuna. I ordered the chicken. At most $$$ restaurants I go to, I order the chicken because it lets the chef be creative. There is so much potential. This $42 chicken wing was dry and tasteless. I was shocked- I would have been better off with getting the burrata twice. They get you with the stunning view but left me hanging with the host and my main. For the price and few nights that we were on Nantucket, I wish we went to Galley Beach. Can't say I'll be coming back soon. read more

During my families time here we went to a ton of great restaurants, but Cru was our least favorite by far. Our experience was very disappointing considering we were very excited to try this restaurant and it was such a let down. The hostess was very friendly, but the waiter was not...at all. My mom has a severe dairy allergy and can't eat butter. When she kindly asked our waiter for a cold lobster roll (without the bun toasted in butter) he rudely questioned her multiple times trying to make her sound silly and dumb for even asking. Mid rudeness my mom said no worries and asked for the halibut if it wasn't possible to leave the roll unbuttered, but even then he continued acting ill-mannered. Mind you my mom the sweetest woman alive to everyone she encounters. The whole encounter was extremely off putting and he set an uncomfortable mood. Understandable if it can't be done, but he could have been polite about it as she couldn't have been more understanding, though in my option it was a simply request for a $36 lobster roll. The waiter never came back to say whether or not the chef agreed to serve it cold and when our food came out he didn't check on us until we were almost finished. He acted as though we were less then which was very off putting consider the amount of money we spent. I ended up ordering the lobster roll and although it was delicious, it was the smallest lobster roll I've ever seen or had. Maybe my expectations are just too high being from the Boston area. I do have to say the atmosphere and ambiance is lovely. Chic fil a has WAY better service than this overpriced place. Have a much better experience whiling saving money by going to Brothers of Thieves or, Or the Whale right near by! read more

Had a reservation for 5 people at 9 pm - this place was packed and the patio (drinks only) looked sweet and inviting, but we had to stand and wait for our dinner table. After 20 minutes we were lead around the back of the building to a cramped wet, dark, table on a narrow side deck bordering an open inside-dining area with many loud patrons yelling over bad disco music. Many not wearing masks, dancing and celebrating birthdays. Consequently, we too had to scream at each other. We were hungry and knew we couldn't ask for a new table. This establishment is at the wharf where all the big yachts dock and the smell of fish and boat fuel mixed with our $20 glasses of wine. Oh-so-pleasant. Finally, an hour later the food arrived. I'd like to say it looked delicious but we couldn't see a thing. The food was decent - the service just meh. Had to ask for lemon wedges twice and cracked pepper grind. Average for each of us with one cocktail was $80 as they decided to add 20% tip to our so-so waiter. I'm going to assume they don't usually have tables like this jammed onto a narrow side deck - that maybe they only did this because if CO-VID? But it made for a very uncomfortable experience. And quite frankly I would NOT have wanted to be inside by any means with the volume level and number of people standing, yelling, singing, and taking pics sans masks. NOT A CO-VID SAFE PLACE. Sorry, Nantucket restaurant, I can appreciate that you need to score during the season, but you ripped us off and put our health at risk. read more

Worth the hype! The food and service were phenomenal. The lobster roll was the best lobster roll I've ever had. The oysters were good, the wine was good, the crucumber cocktail was good. And the waitstaff was so attentive and efficient. It was an expensive dinner but very much worth it. read more

Wine Festival weekend and we scored a table in the back by the bar with a beautiful view, cool breeze and great service. The drinks were fantastic, the waitress friendly and helpful. Then there was the food. In addition to the multiple shrimp cocktails we had the smoked Salmon with avocado and cream cheese. It was OUTSTANDING. Everything was fresh and just made for an enjoyable afternoon. read more

CRU - The view from our table - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Pros: 1. Great location in town overlooking the harbor and all the beautiful boats. 2. Very cool atmosphere. Place to see and be seen. 3. Food was good. Cons: 1. Overpriced drinks. Got the bourbon cocktail for $18 the glass was half full. Others in our group had similar comments with their "specialty" drinks. 2, Overpriced apps. $26 for 2 small lamb sliders. Should have asked how many in an order. 3. Overpriced dinners. You get the idea. 4. Automatic 20% tip added to bill regardless of party size. This is tacky. 5. Servers acted like they wanted to be somewhere else, just went through the motions, threw the little drink coasters down on the table like dealing cards. Knowing they're getting their 20% tip no matter what kind of set the stage for their attitude. Summary: would we go again? No. But if you don't mind spending $90 (including the automatic tip) for a drink, a shared app and a tasty yet stingy sized entree then it's worth a try. read more

The dishes I ordered were good, but the service was slow and the prices were way inflated. Food The dishes I ordered were good, but they were also dishes that are very easy to do well. Blue Crab Cocktail: The crab meat is as fresh as you're going to get. I got the sauces on the side and chose to eat the crab meat without them. Steak Frites: Pretty tasty. Cooked to the right temp and came with a decent bordelaise sauce. Food (cont'd) The food other's order was not so good. Flounder: Others with us ordered the Flounder. According to them, it was pretty bland. Chicken: one person ordered the chicken and was unable to eat it because it was too salty. I've been out to eat with this person a thousand times and this is the first time I've ever seen him send something back. They took it off the bill. Cucumber Soup: delicious. Service Slow. It took 1.5 hours for us to receive our entrees. Also a little aggressive on trying to sell wine. Price The place is expensive and definitely not worth the price under normal circumstances. But it's Nantucket and the menu is online, so you have the ability to know what you're getting into before going. Atmosphere Sceney. The restaurant itself is very pretty. When we ate, the music was pretty loud, giving more of a bar / club vibe vs. restaurant. We were with a group of 6, and it was very hard to hear one another. Not a big deal for some, but worth considering if you want to be able to talk easily. read more

This review is only for drinks and apps. We came here for pre dinner oysters and drinks. It's a perfect location - right on the water on the wharf. The atmosphere is upscale but the water helps make it really enjoyable. There were no tables available when we arrived, but we were able to grab two seats at the bar. The bartender was attentive and great despite being very busy. He helped recommend some oysters - the Nantucket ones. We ended up getting the combo of a dozen oysters with a half bottle of rosé champagne for $100. The oysters were AWESOME. Such a good choice. We liked them so much that we ended up ordering another dozen, but tried some other ones for this dozen. We liked the Nantucket ones the best, so it was a good recommendation. My husband also got a gin martini which he said was very good too. I would definitely recommend at least for oysters and drinks. It's a bit pricey, but worth it. Will have to come back to try dinner. read more

Nice location with a pricey menu an rather cool and uninformed reception staff. We wantd an early dinner around 5:30 and were told there were no reservations availible. We were served from the lunch menu. At 6;15 when we left no tables were occupied inside and many outside were empty. The serving staff were fine, well informed and gracious. read more

It's a scene, but with tasty food and excellent drinks. On the water, expensive, good wine list, good service, crowded almost always but fun. The back bar is a great choice for an afternoon cocktail. read more