Atmosphere is fantastic with bay views from every seat. Menu is pricey but spiced cod sandwich, chicken salad and burger were top notch. Flavorful options abound. read more

this place was packed, loud and fun filled with a great crowd well dressed and having a great time- ordered oysters which were excellent and was happily surprised at how good the lobster roll was...fun place will definitely return! read more

So good! Great scene. Awesome drinks and excellent service. I would come back here every single time. Very young and hip. I loved everything about it. Especially the ice cream sandwich dessert and the burger was perfection. read more

My wife and I were staying on Nantucket for two days; we stumbled upon CRU for lunch on our first day and shared some of the clam chowder........OMG was it ever good. I forget what else we had but, we enjoyed everything so much that we came back the next day for lunch. Of course we had another bowl of clam chowder and we also shared some calamari; this was some of the best calamari we have ever had. All in all we had some of the best calamari and, I would say the best clam chowder I have ever had. Our server, Claire, was extremely pleasant and recommended some nice things to do while on the island. If we ever find ourselves on Nantucket again we will be back for sure. read more

CRU, now operating in the former location of the Rope Walk, is a complete transformation of the Rope Walk space; the owners took the pokey old seaside restaurant that had seen better days and turned it into a sleek, modern oyster bar, with distressed wood floors, updated furniture, and a much lighter and airier vibe. That's not the only improvement ... CRU has a truly exciting fresh seafood menu, in addition to the usual raw bar. Two appetizers blew us away right at the start: the first, the Blue Crab Cocktail, is a small tower of crabmeat dressed in horseradish and cocktail sauce, served in a short mason jar; the second was the Nantucket Lobster Cocktail, served similarly, but garnished with locally-grown sorrel and avocado instead of horseradish and cocktail sauce. The Blue Crab cocktail was delicious, but the Lobster Cocktail is the jewel in the crown - simple, light, imaginative, tasty. My wife and I followed that up by sharing the Soft Shell BLT -- also delicious, if a little heavy on the mayo. The drinks, particularly my Hendricks Martini, were all of a generous pour. CRU also seems to have solved the perennial issues one often finds with a transient, young, seasonal service staff - these folks seem very switched on, knowledgeable about the menu in a very detailed yet unstudied way, and very gracious. Nice to see an old space at the end of the Straight Wharf rejuvenated! read more

CRU - The Nantucket Lobster Cocktail, and a generously poured Hendrick's Martini. - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Beautiful people, champagne and crudos on the water, great selection of wine, it can't get better than this.

Well, we were in Nantucket 3 days and ate 3 times at CRU. From great cocktails, to seafood, especially oysters on the half shell; no better place. Atmosphere is tremendous, as you are right on the water watching boats come and go, in and out of the harbor! Great bar and restaurant! read more

Bottom Line: Between mediocre service and inflated pricing, just not worth it. Emailed them for a reservation and after 4 days of not hearing back from them we called. They stated they could not accommodate our 8pm reservation for a Thursday, the only time available was 5:30. We took it, arrived at a restaurant less than half full (by the time we left around 6:30, it was just as empty so why no later reservations available??). I tried to order one of their listed mixed drinks, but the server came back stating they were out of the liquor needed and when I told him I would then just stick with water he became visibly annoyed. The oysters we ok, our food was actually pretty good but not at all worth the price point, even for Nantucket. The service was less than desirable, though not horrible, and the decor was a cute yet obvious nautical theme. It was not even close to a disaster but we will not be returning. read more

Food was good but service was awful. We had a party of 7 and felt rushed the whole time. When we ordered appetizers we were told we had to place our dinner order. We had to ask for bread when we saw other tables receiving it. The wine was oddly priced, it was cheaper to get a glass of wine than buy it by the bottle. Overall felt like we were being watched and pushed out quickly. For the money we paid, it was poor service. We complained to the manager who said sorry, they had a table at 10:00 pm and were concerned that we were done by then. Our reservation was for 6:45 pm and we were out of there by 830. The food was not memorable. read more

Third time we've been here. We were seated latish for ACK (10pm) for a party of 6. But super relaxed after a great beach day and psyched to have a good meal. We were poured water quickly. Had to seek someone out for drinks. Then waited and waited for our waiter/waitress to arrive. I finally had to ask the barback in the back room to request our waitress. Then JACKI arrived. She was perfunctory: all fact, all business and gave the sense that she could care less. This group is not difficult, although one has celiac disease. Jacki provided the minimum info and had to be asked twice for a wine refill. After dinner, I approached her to say we had been disappointed by the service (Food was Excellent!) and thought she should know. Response: "I'm sorry you feel that way." BTW, our tab for six, including one round of drinks and one bottle of good red, was $580. So we weren't loafers. I'm obviously not a frequent reviewer, but vote with my business. I'll find it difficult to recommend Jacki at Cru to anyone. read more

CRU is my favorite place for lunch whenever I visit Nantucket. Food is consistently amazing and you can't beat the ambiance!

Amazing-amazing-amazing! Bartenders are super great! Always on guard--- looking for " who needs what" ...there to please and very social! Lobster roll is the best I have had on the island! ( I have tried 4 in different places - this my fav) will definitely return here before leaving Nantucket for my last amazing lobster roll. 5 stars!! My husband gives their oysters 5 stars for freshness and appearance when served. The carrot hummus--- yum! Oh' and I stated we were just married so the bartenders sent a dessert with a lit candle! Very thoughtful... Great-great beyond expected service! Extra shout out to the teacher/ bartender there seasonally- we do hope to see him bar-tending here upon our anniversary celebration Next year;), here on the Nantucket.Great meeting them all. This place is a must dine! You will love it!! Deb & Kevin - from Massachusetts read more

Cru hit a home run in the ambiance sector. The interior invokes a setting of an old yacht, mixed with gray distressed woods, and royal blue stripes. A five star in ambiance !!! Everything else needs major work! In general NOT WORTH IT! I compare the $27 lobster roll to the Panera Bread $12 lobster sandwich. I describe the rest of the menu similar to a mass produced chain. Great but not worth it. The drinks are average but overpriced and the service inside is the WORST on the island. It took 35 minutes to get the bill, 24 minutes for a second round of drinks and 32 minutes of waiting between appetizers to entrees. I describe CRU as a place that belongs in the Hamptons, a seen and be seen place where the New York group can mingle and sip overpriced drinks and dine on average food. If you like the Hamptons then Cru is the place for you. read more

CRU made for the best birthday weekend! The evening of our visit (my sister and I), I could see this bright chandelier from the window of where we were staying, and people flowing in, people flowing out. It was the first night we were in town and didn't have a plan for where we would dine, so I suggested we check it out and we walked over - really blown away on first impression. There's music on high, dim lighting, incredible light fixtures and wall decor that was modern, eclectic, classy, and nautical. The staff and crew were dressed sharp, as were the patrons inside, so this is definitely a place that you might stand out in if you show up in a t-shirt and board shorts. The seating immediately upon entering were high tables and stools, and by the windows overlooking the water were L-shaped tables with pinstripe cushions dressed in what looked like waist belts.. haha so clever the way this place was dressed! Inside, the dining area is a bit more formal. Larger round and rectangular tables, a little quieter from the big open bar in front and there is a smart fireplace that keeps it comfortable with the chill of the evening. The chairs are fine and mitch-match, hodge-podge, again giving this spot an edge that was both hip and trendy but maintaining a nice high-end quality. This is where we sat, and I of course chose the big blue suede arm chair.. all I was missing was the fez and smoking pipe. Our server David gave us the complete low-down on what we were interested in drinking/eating, from the selection of beer down to the flavor of oysters both native and distant from the area. We weren't very hungry, so instead of a meal, we worked on a couple of appetizers. We selected 2 of the the local Pocomo oysters, served on ice with a thimble of cocktail sauce and a light sherry vinagarette, and 2 large buttery West Coast oysters from Washington (the name escapes me currently). Next, an order of calamari that was served with this divine, spiced dipping sauce with saffron and spicy sauteed peppers. It was cooked well, you could taste that it was fresh, and no heavy frying in oil. Our second app was an order of hushpuppies, drizzled in lavender honey, and later found that the dough used to make them is made fresh on location. Soft and fluffy (baked instead of friend maybe?), more like a zeppole than the hard cornmeal golf balls I'm accustomed to in a hushpuppy. How could I tell how good these were? My eyes rolled up in my head on first bite.. jeezus... We ended our meal, despite our being totally stuffed, with a sweet and savory dessert of key lime pie with coconut encrusted crumble and dark chocolate pudding - both topped with whipped cream and served in a mason jar, and mine sent over with two candle propped on top. Yay!! What made this visit a memorable one, besides the great food, amazing service, incredible ambiance, and extremely convenient location, was the fact that not one - both BOTH - owners came over to our table, made a big impression on me. I saw for myself, the owners didn't just sit back and survey how their staff was conducting themselves, they were up on their feet making conversation with clients, helping shift tables for large parties, taking a photo of my sister and I with my phone, offering to serve another glass of beer, and wishing me a happy birthday. My sister and I returned the following evening - and they remembered us! Offered us prime seating, and asked how our trip in Nantucket was so far. What makes a restaurant business successful isn't always JUST the food - but the people that provide, serve, and ask about how you like the food. A visit two days in a row speaks volumes. Our server David spotted us in the street on the morning of our departure on his way to work, and stopped to say hi, shake our hand, and wish us well. CRU made an amazing impression. Every age-group under the sun can come together here, enjoying the music and company and really incredible, friendly, and genuine service. The price margin for a meal is in the $$$ range, but the quality of food and the creative blends of flavor the serve it in would be worth it I'm sure. Both of our visits were in the evening, so I can only imagine how lovely it would be during the day. IMPORTANT NOTE: This restaurant serves food until 11PM, many places stop at 9/9:30. So late-night drinking AND eating can ensue! Make a stop here if you can! They also do Brunch, I heard ;) read more

I remember this when it was The Ropewalk which had the worst food you could imagine. They couldn't even get french fries right. This is much better. A little pricey. My only issue is must they play this weird generic Miami Beach boom boom beat music? It's not 1987 for God's sakes. How about a little Sinatra or Dave Brubeck jazz...anything would be better than this odd pandering to the crowd. Nantucket is better than that. Sophistication Cru... sophistication will put you ahead of the rest. They do that horrible music at the Galley too. It's tacky. In any case everything else is pretty great. It's nice to see that at least they replaced a crappy restaurant with a good one for a change. That has not been the case with a lot of the restaurants on Nantucket this year sadly. So...thankyou Cru! read more

Tourist trap.. Lobster was flavorless and chewy. It seemed like it w asnt fresh. Lots of better choices close by.

My friends and I have been to Cru many times, but found that on this visit the service was extremely poor and in fact rude. When we arrived we were met with lackluster hostesses and bartenders then our server seemed to have little interest in even being at our table. The calamari was extremely fishy in taste and all of our entrees were very salty - some almost inedible. Very disappointed in the snobby and poor service at a usually good restaurant. read more

Delish!! Great atmosphere and large variety of seafood apps and main courses. The blue crab app and lobster bisque were wonderful and worth the prices. For dinner, I had the swordfish- very fresh! The noise level is loud near the 2 bars but the middle room is the best place to dine. There are beautiful views of the harbor. read more

I would love to tell you about the food here, however,, after waiting almost an hour after being quoted a 20 minute wait, we left.

You have to battle the ferry crowds a bit to get here, but sitting at a table overlooking the marina can't be beat. I figured they would be resting on their location laurels and the food would be subpar, but I was wrong. Our party of four had no complaints. Our waitress was a bit ditzy but nice and after a couple "crucumber" drinks, I was loving life. Make your rez way in advance, this place is not exactly off the beaten path. Will be back for more crucumbers, next time on the patio. Yes, it's pricey but it's Nantucket and it's on the water. . so it's to be expected. read more

Good good. Still missing extra coleslaw we paid for last visit. We told them and still didn't get it. Today we lacking onl the French fries, no honey mustard with the chicken fingers. read more

Just got the Lobster Bisque since nothing really seemed appealing (and I'm not a really picky eater). Something about the bisque was really off and I couldn't put my finger on that weird bitter flavor. Those hushpuppies were absolutely atrocious and so disappointing. I am sure this is a great reputable place, but I don't think they have a varied enough menu to accommodate all tastes. read more

Pricey? Yes, but so are most of the restaurants in nantucket. Its very dimly lit at night, but the view is gorgeous as you ae right on the water. I was able to come 2 weeks after it opened and I found the experience to be lovely. The lobster roll comes with generous amount of delicious fries and the crab appetizer was a hit as well. read more

Best spot on ACK for lunch or dinner on the water. Great people watching:-) Oysters always fresh and delish and staff is amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Party of 8 seated at a table for 5 max was a total downer and upset people seated at adjacent tables. Food was good but we were charged for food ordered but not served. Wait staff tried their best but couldn't serve us because they had trouble reaching around the tables surrounding ours. read more

Cru is amazing! The calamari there is amazing and they always fulfill what we want. I don't like fish that much but I always look forward to eating the calamari every year. I highly recommend this place to everyone. It is pricey though. read more

We loved Cru. Food was great. Cucumber cocktails were amazing. Music was spot on and the decor beautiful. The waitress uniforms which include gold purses and gold sneakers are awkward. Nice idea. We will be back. read more

amazing food/cocktails, beautiful decor, best location in nantucket! had dinner here on our first night. liked it so much we went back the next day for bloody marys. highly recommend the back bar area. if it was warmer or if there were heaters the outside patio would have been our number one choice. read more

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Great location, beautiful food and people! The calamari was awesome, the sauce was so tasty. My salad with the goat cheese dressing was just right,there are only a few options for the kids menu but they cover the major food groups, and the tuna salad was delicious! Miro was our waiter and he was terrific!! Ask for him. read more

CRU - Best kids menu!! - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

I've traveled the world and eaten at thousands of restaurants, never have I had a worse meal or been treated so poorly as to write a review this bad...STAY AWAY FROM THIS TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. read more

This place is F A N T A S T I C! The food was super delicious, a bit pricey but you get what you pay for! I ordered 2 dozen of mixed West coast/ Local oysters, by far the best I have ever had. Lobster cocktail is a must. They also have a great wine selection. The wait staff was super attentive and friendly. The view was spectacular, get a seat by the open doors so you can enjoy the view of the water and the docked boats. The best time is around 730-8pm so you can enjoy the view of the sunset as well. If I am ever back, I would return 100%. Thanks to the "CRU" crew for making my moms b-day a special one. read more

This is in a very good location. The oysters are wonderful. A little expensive though.

Went there on a day trip with three couples. When we walked in, the staff could not have been more welcoming. Asked about wine and a young lady came immediately over to assist. Very pleasant with a great attitude. We ordered clam chowder as all agreed it was as good as we've had. Lobster rolls for four and mussels and hake sandwich along with hush puppies finished with key lime pie. This is a tough group and everyone was happy. Great staff, great food and a light wallet. Yup, it's in the pricey side but Cru delivered. And, I'd hate to have their rent bill so to be expected - great view read more

So much better than the old Ropewalk. Menu is creative. Staff is charming. Love the backbar as well. If in Nantucket, come here and make a night of it. Great location right on the water. read more

Found a great spot cool bar great food. Staff is great sat at the bar had an amazing lunch. 10 different oysters on ice. Lobster salad best I ever had. Cool guys shucking oysters very knowledge. Try the blue crab salad. Over all just. Rock star a must try read more

Great location, great food. We ate in the back bar section. We started with some oysters. We were impressed with the selection and even more impressed with the freshness! The clam chowder was very good too - not too creamy and lots of big peices of clams. We did think our waitress was a bit on the snobby side, but otherwise a great spot. read more

Beautiful decor and ambience. Great location. Eclectic menu, mostly Americana with a tiny flair. Service was ok.

Fantastic raw bar! You pay for the view, but the location is well worth it if you're on vacation.

5 stars for location, 3 for food, 3 for service, 4 for drinks. The location is to die for - Right on the harbor and in the middle of action. The food is so/so. Good for a cocktail but wasn't overly excited about the food. When I was here, we ordered a dozen oysters (delicious!), shrimp cocktail, stracciatella (really tasty but quite pricy), calamari (ok), and the vegetarian entree (something with chickpeas which was underwhelming). The crucumber cocktail is a must try - not overly cucumbery but light and easy to drink. We also ordered broccolini and a side of mashed potatoes which would've been nice if our waiter ever delivered them to us. Our table had a nice view but had limited space against the wall in the front bar room - super close to our neighbors...not a lot of privacy or intimacy availed. Overall - would recommend going for happy hour but move on to dinner elsewhere. read more

Great food, fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff! Next time I'm back on Nantucket Island this is a must stop. Some of the best oysters I have ever had! read more