Amazing food. Beautiful space and view. We loved all of it. Great service and will be back.

Loved the cocktails. The bartenders know how craft cocktails with quality spirits. I'm a cocktail-snob like that. Loved the bah menu especially the oyster selection. Some of the best I've EVAH had. Definitely will return. read more

CRU - a tray of oysters and a cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

We were suppose to get married on the day we visited Cru but had to postpone our wedding. This restaurant was the perfect place to celebrate and enjoy a wonderful dinner! We tried the champagne and oysters special which I absolutely recommend. For a main, I had the lobster roll and my fiancé had the halibut! Both were delicious and even though the entire menu looked fantastic, if we were to return, we would get them again. That's how delicious it was--especially the halibut! We also tried the Parisian Summer cocktail which was delicious and not too sweet. A perfect cocktail for a summer night. The staff made us feel very special when we mentioned we were suppose to have our wedding on that day and even brought out a key lime pie as a treat. I bet that was more delicious than the wedding cake would have been! Overall, we were grateful to be celebrating in a beautiful location with a great table on the water to watch the sunset. Our server took this photo of us and while we aren't looking in this pic, it shows the amazing food! read more

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4.5 stars I round to 5. Love the raw bar, drinks, ambience, location, and service. Their lobster roll is unreal too - our server said best on the island and it did not disappoint. (don't bother with the mussels though. It's just okay.) read more

We came for late lunch. It was a gorgeous afternoon and we had a table overlooking the harbor. The view was incredible. I had the crispy fish sandwich which had cabbage. cucumber and a tarter sauce. We split an order assorted oysters. It was a little pricey but that is what you get on Nantucket read more

I absolutely loved Cru. I ate here twice as a solo diner and appreciated that I got a great table each time. Service was incredibly friendly and attentive, the cocktails were excellent, and the cold lobster roll was among my favorites in Nantucket. The fries were insanely good-- perfectly crisp on the outside, and a delicious spicy aioli for dipping. I'd go back forever. read more

Host w man bun is rude and actually corrected the guest behind us on how to properly ask for a table. "Sir you shouldn't say 'table for two?' You should say: good afternoon would we be able to dine with you today?" No doubt the latter is more pleasant but kind rude to be schooled in manners when your about to drop $100+ for lunch and 'table for 2?' wasn't overtly offensive. Food is good but very loud with bass thumping beat our party could all have done without. Server Isabelle was sweet. It just takes one obnoxious comment to mar the experience. read more

We went for lunch and got a seat outside overlooking the water. The food was absolutely incredible. My husband and I both ordered oysters, clam chowder, and a warm lobster roll. Everything was so fresh! We would definitely go back on our next trip to Nantucket. read more

Nice scenery, friendly staff, just outrageously expensive! Must get: whatever is the cheapest Meh: crab sandwich Missed out: everything else CRU definitely has all of the makings for a Nantucket seafood restaurant. It's by the water, plenty of boats to gaze at, and lots of fresh seafood option to select from. The only issue is that the prices were multiple standard deviations beyond what they should cost. The cheapest main course was the soft crab shell sandwich, which was essentially a sliver of overfried...crab?...stuffed between two overly buttered buns. Not much thought or love went into this creation and definitely not worth the cost. The staff were young but attentive, although seemed to have wandered off half way through our lunch and really didn't return except to ask if we wanted to buy more alcohol. At the end of the day, I think if you really are itching for seafood with a view, just take the ferry back to the mainland and eat at any other affordable venues. Food: 2 stars Service: 3 stars Price: 1 star Ambiance: 3 stars read more

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I am an oyster lover & Cru has the best Ousters I have ever had! Everything was reasonably priced for how great the food was. The friend fish sandwich was amazing quality! Highly recommend it here for the great location right on the water, but for the great food as well read more

I wish there were zero stars -been going here since Ropewalk days. this place now caters to ferry trade and billionaires alike. so yesterday for over 160 dollars-my daughter got 3 squash ravioli and a martini, I got 1/2 dozen local oysters and a cup of cold clam chowder that was inedible-ice cold. there's 20 percent gratuity charged-I didn't add more as I usually do -so disappointed in a rainy day and it was my birthday and and and -it sucked. proceed with caution-I miss the rope walk and decent service and food. read more

Similar to another Yelp review, Cru came highly recommended from a friend but I was a little skeptical given some of the ratings from previous patrons. Long story short, it was excellent. It's trendy with a great atmosphere for social gatherings or quiet date nights. It over looks the marina with tons of gorgeous yachts and smaller boats. So beautiful. To me, atmosphere is half the pleasure of going out to eat! Started with dirty martinis, they were excellent, but could have been dirtier and came with more olives. Regardless they were still very good. You must, must, must order the oysters. So fresh! We also had the tuna crudo, it was good. The menu is limited for entrees. I ended up getting the starter mussels as an entree because I was unimpressed with the other options. My boyfriend got the lobster roll with a side salad. The portion was large but thought the $38 price tag was a little ridiculous. Wait staff were friendly. We went for a later dinner, and were sat within 15 minutes. I would return the next time I come to Nantucket! read more

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The location is great and our server Corwym was awesome! So kind and fun! The foccicia is great and liked the dinner

I went here with my girlfriends for a weekend of fun. The experience left much to be desired. They sat us in the middle of the restaurant, which is usually fine unless the dead center of the restaurant is 4 ft from the bar (covid regs??). This middle aged Republican squawked at me as I moved my friends chair out of his 6 inch vicinity to eat her meal. YOU CAN SAY EXCUSE ME he said exasperated, completely irritated his body was brushing against ours, while we're sitting at a table we reserved. He looked at me as if I had the audacity to eat there while he drank between the bar and our table, which was basically on top of us. Really uncomfortable. Also, lot of shell in the lobster roll. read more

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good service with good food. the octopus starter was lemony and peppery and fresh. the texture of the octopus was soft and not too chewy. served with pickled veggies i think and nice olive oil coating everything. my mom and sister ate the oysters and enjoyed them a lot. they said it was fresh. the lobster roll was my favorite and we got them served warm style. i think it's better than the cold mayo version and everything was buttery. the fries are perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. the seared ends of the sea bass had an umami taste kind of like parmesan crusted but the inside was kind of boring to me. there were oranges served underneath and the whole dish tasted of brown butter. it was pretty good but not my favorite. overall it's a solid place but very expensive read more

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Snooty people and not worth the money. The dinner menu is not impressive but the view is nice which is why it got a 2 star. I recommend going elsewhere and eating picnic style on the pier. read more

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We were seated right away, but the waitress failed to see us for about 10 minutes. When we finally called a hostess over, she apologized and then the manager came over and apologized as well. No free round was offered, which would have been a classy move. The waitress took our drink order and I got the Bad hombre. I love tequila, but unfortunately, this drink wasn't spot-on. It was slightly disappointing. I had the very butter lobster roll for dinner, which came with shoestring french fries. The butter was a bit overwhelming, but I enjoyed it. For $38, I would like two sides, and something more interesting than your standard F/F. My mom enjoyed her Chicken under a brick. We had no room for dessert since we had already been to the Juice Bar for ice cream during the afternoon (good choice!) The decor is upscale without being fussy. I like the wood floors. The restaurant has water views on two sides and we were seated next to the channel, which is great for watching boats. This was my first trip to Nantucket, so we splurged a bit. If you have the means I highly recommend Cru. Definitely get a water view (That's the 4th star). Next time I might choose something more plebian, like a food truck at the Cisco brewery. read more

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Newer hot-spot on the island, the great location is easily walkable and nestled at the end of one of the wharfs along downtown. Beautiful views of the harbor, and delicious seafood-focused menu! read more

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I came to Cru for brunch during the last Stroll (pre-covid). Loved the oysters + half bottle of champagne special. Is Cru pricey for what you get? Yeah. But also it's Nantucket, and you're paying for that view and the whole Vibe that is Cru. Apres Ski theme party with music and people dressed for the slopes? Yes pls! It's worth a visit. I had a super fun time and was looking forward to returning when I visit this summer. I checked out the reviews to see if I wanted to try for brunch vs. dinner, and along with recommendations, found a bunch of wildly inappropriate posts from summer 2020 about the 20% included tip. Like, YIKES, Karen. I am cringing of secondhand embarrassment for you. First of all, I'm pro 20% included tip regardless of circumstances. But ESPECIALLY during a pandemic! While many of us visiting Nantucket have had the privilege of working safely from home during Covid, your servers haven't been afforded that luxury. Every day, your servers got out of bed and walked into a situation where they were putting their health (and livelihood, since testing positive for Covid forces servers out of work for ~2 wk) at risk, just so you could have your favorite little lobster roll with extra butter. You: a person who just dropped $250 for some rose, oysters, and a salad. Also you: I only wanted to tip 15%, not 20%, and that extra $13.50 was totally unacceptable! If I was tipping less than 20% in the *middle of a pandemic*, the last thing I would do was go on Yelp and publicly out myself. You're on Nantucket. Cru is expensive. Look at the prices beforehand. If you can't afford to tip appropriately (let's be honest-- you can!), then you can't afford to dine out. Namaste. read more

I went to Nantucket on a one day trip and my bf wanted to treat me, so he took me to Cru for lunch. I loved the way the umbrellas look, the menu is amazing and the view to the pier is lovely, so you can see lots of boats! read more

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Great service. Fresh seafood. Raw oysters, clams etc. Very pricey. Drinks were good. Fantastic location and view. read more

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Been eating at Cru for 10 years and it never disappoints. There is no better place on Nantucket to have a leisure lunch. The lobster roll is so buttery and delicious. Just when I think the fries can't be any better- they are this year! I recommend the Fifth Bend oysters- briny and perfect! Excellent service as always. The back bar at Cru is one of my favorite places on earth. In fact- I request a Cru t-shirt with Back bar as the theme. read more

Service was attentive. $20-25 drinks are at the high end in already- expensive Nantucket. Not much here for non seafood eater at all. Very very loud. Huge fin bro pickup bar later on, with loud hipster types yukking it up without any regard for their neighbors. Groups doing shots etc. during dinner. Food was decent but not amazing so it's not a good value given the very high prices. Service (20%) was included in the check which I find distasteful. I am a good tipper but I will tip less if it's automatic. (I e I don't add more to automatic tip). I don't like the assumption that service was good. It was fine to be clear but the whole experience was pretty mediocre and we don't need to go back. I am frankly surprised at the popularity (social media maybe, as it's near the ferry for selfie obsessed day trippers) but the average score agrees with our very average experience. read more

My husband and I ate here for our first night of our honeymoon two weeks ago. We made reservations ahead of time, which was good because it was busy. Most places were still closed or starting to open on island so those visiting flocked to the only places open to eat. I did get a text earlier in the day asking if I'd like to move my table outside inside since it was chilly. I appreciated that option since I know it's stated on the app this isn't usually possible. We were seated in an nice, intimate part of the building. We were never given menus and there were no QR codes on the table to scan or signs about where to get a menu. When our waiter arrived, he asked what we wanted to eat. My husband stated he wasn't sure, we hadn't received menus. The waiter said "There was one outside posted." My husband said he didn't have a chance to take a look. I am not overexaggerating when I say the waiter literally made a slight huff, rolled his eyes and flipped his notepad in his hand to the very last page where there was a QR code, to which he haphazardly shoved in my husband's face to scan. My husband was taken aback, and bless his heart, quickly picked the first thing he saw. As we all know, some restaurants post their menus outside of their building for those interested to take a quick look. Never have I been to a restaurant that expects you to choose from that menu...especially a place as nice (visually) as CRU and branded so high-end. I had already chosen my meal ahead of time when I made the reservations, but my poor husband was very uncomfortable for the rest of the meal. After a long day of travelling to the island, it was disappointing this was our first dining experience of the trip on our honeymoon. The waiter's attitude was very careless the rest of the meal, which was like night/day compared to the experience he gave to the groups surrounding us. I understand those tables were racking up a bill with 4-6 people which would produce a generous tip, but that doesn't mean a table of two deserves a less than positive experience. Aside from that, my lobster roll was great. The little caramel pot we had for dessert was delicious as well. I don't think it really was worth the price paid, but it was on par with the other locations we ate such as Brant Point Grille, the Chanticleer, etc. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be coming back, despite the yummy roll. Service was less than acceptable and disappointing. read more

Amazing food and Corwin is an amazing server! They even let you split the entrees at no extra cost read more

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This review isn't for Cru's food but rather their drinks. Specifically, their punch or whatever that is served in a giant copper pineapple of which my coworkers and I and our significant others (it was a company work retreat in Nantucket!) consumed....like 7-8 of them. With the last 2 pineapples being "doubles" upon request. Our server Adrien(? I think????) was incredibly patient with us and knew enough to come around and keep the hibiscus tea punch whatever it was coming!! My coworker Nick and I did enjoy an assortment of clams though. So fresh! Razor clams are a must! read more

CRU - Clams and hibiscus (real flowers in the drink) tea punch in pineapples - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

I attended CRU restaurant during the bar hours (8pm- 12pm). I was a male at the restaurant looking to buy drinks for some friends (Female & male) and the bartender denied me from buying a drink because he thought I looked mean. (I am a white male). They were very disrespectful and prevented me from ordering a drink after too. I was respectful in every way. Disappointing that a good bar/restaurant is biased towards people they don't know. Great bar and location other than their bartenders. Super disrespectful to younger adults age 21-25. Actually a disgrace they disregard people they don't know/visitors . Disappointing and disrespectful. I don't recommend. read more

WOW, is pretty much all I can say. The service was amazing. Food was spectacular and the cocktails were delicious. As you see we highly recommend the Premier Cru Plateau !!! read more

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The ambiance and food were perfect! The oysters were a good price and very fresh. No minimum required on # of oysters which is nice and jug variety of different kinds with a couple of local options. I had the salmon and it was tender and cooked really well, very moist. It came with charred kabocha squash and it was outstanding. I can truly say that this was a meal I'll never forget! read more

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Not impressed. Loud music. The nicest people were the Hostess and our waiter. The rest were rude. Food was ok. No choices for a vegan. Came before 4 but wasn't allowed to order a salad. I got a veggie hummus. read more

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I got a reservation right when they opened reservations for the season, but I booked for a patio seat. The restaurant called me the day before and got us seating indoors due to the rain. They had local Nantucket oysters, which was so delicious. I ordered a cocktail here, and it was a bit watered down. The boiled lobster entree gave a generous portion of meat, but market price is around $65. I can see why this place got average reviews. The service is a bit slow here. It wasn't really a problem until the end when we had to catch a shuttle back to the hotel. We just brought the check to our waiter. If you are willing to splurge for seafood, I would recommend Cru! read more

Food was just ok. Way better places to eat on Nantucket. Service was terrible. Made to feel like waiter was annoyed with everyone and everything resulting in worst ambiance of any restaurant we have encountered on the island. Way overrated. read more

Tourist trap. What do you expect it's next to the ferry. We got calamari which was good but the wine was like $18 a glass and not even a generous poor. What really bothers me is this place automatically added 20% gratuity. Normally you only see that if you have a big party, it was just 2 of us. The waiter should have also told us when she brought over the check as a curiosity but she didn't. Luckily I caught it but I don't like places that try and play those games with you so therefore I would not recommend coming here even if you are just waiting for the ferry. read more

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What a gorgeous day in Nantucket.Great food,blue sky and good company.I had lobster roll with salad .That was delicious.Must try !!! read more

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Thank you to Liberty and Matias for an AMAZING experience at Cru! We were celebrating our engagement and we felt so special! THANK YOU!

The food was good. The service was terrible. You definitely need to wear ALL of your labels and flaunt your wealth if you want anyone to pay attention to you. Our waiter was not happy when we just wanted a few cocktails and appetizers, but not a full entree. He never returned to ask if we would like another round or found our appetizers to our liking. We finally had the very kind young man who was filling our water get our waiter for us. The waiter came to the table. We asked for another round of cocktails and he literally nodded, turned on his heels, not saying a word! He had the audacity to add a 20% gratuity to our check. There were obviously some very wealthy people who had come in while we were there because the staff bent over backward for those parties. Judging a book by it's cover is not the way to go Nikoli. read more

We loved the place. We had a wonderful meal and experience. We didn't find anything wrong with the lobster roll. It was done right, well toasted brioche bread smothered in butter. Generous filling. The tuna crudo was delish. Complex flavors. When it comes to noise..well, it was loud. You can request to sit outdoors if you want somewhat muted noise. We will come and visit this place again read more

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Once you get past the hostesses who we experienced as somewhat pretentious, the food and the atmosphere here is great. The service is excellent. My husband said the lobster roll was the best he had ever had. I am allergic to dairy and shellfish. I found the menu quite limited for lunch but not so much so that I could not find something to eat. And what I had was great. It's too bad the hostesses aren't more friendly considering they are your first impression of a restaurant that is otherwise great. read more

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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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