My understanding is the Dune is a new restaurant or perhaps new owners. At any rate, this is a 5-star experience from the hostess, menu, bartender (best comos) wait and service staff. The appetizers menu is so rich with options, it was hard to decide. The main menu is exceptional as well. We were amazed at the talent within the service staff. All knew the menu intimately along with wine pairings. You don't come across this team talent often. read more

What a surprise to find NYC in Nantucket! This contemporary restaurant is a breath of fresh air compared to some of the other stodgy places around. Cocktails were fresh and fun, ask for the personable bartender Anna. Seasonal menu. We had pumpkin soup, mako shark, cod, and homemade ice cream and doughnuts for dessert. Service was very prompt and educated about the menu. Spotless bathrooms are gorgeous in bamboo and chrome. Felt a little underdressed in jeans, but khakis would be OK. read more

Went here for dinner last night, very nice setting. We sat down and were joined by a bachelorette party of 20 and the room became very loud to the point one of us shushed the noise and a man from another table came over and not only thanked us, he bought us a bottle of wine! Food was ok and service was too, waiter was too busy. read more

Well first, the staff is amazing. I came here with my Fiancé after we got engaged and the host was very kind and had two glasses of champagne sent to the table (romantic one in the corner). While that surprise was amazing, the food also was wonderful. From the salad to short ribs (delicious) to the risotto and steak it was an amazing meal all around. Thank you to Dune for making it a very special night!! read more

We had been to Dune when it first opened but had forgotten its name. This location for our anniversary meal was a choice from Zagart and Yelp reviews and a recommendation. When we arrived we were shown to the patio but my husband wasn't so keen. So we were offered a table upstairs but at that time 6.45pm it was empty so back down we went all with good humour on our hosts part. The patio chairs were uncomfortable after a day on bikes, but the ambience was nice and patio heaters were available. We each had a signature cocktail and we found our server both knowledgable and friendly. The other wait staff were attentitive but not intrusive. The wine list was extensive and interesting but could have done with more choices by the glass. For mains my husband had a sirloin frite which was cooked medium rare but was just a little bit stringy, I requested a special order comprising scallops served as described for a salmon dish on the menu. The server humoured me and the kitchen obliged with an excellent dish. I had hoped for more than 3 scallops but they were caramalized to perfection and it left room for the amazing dessert. We finished the meal by sharing the fig bread and butter pudding with maple and bacon icecream. Yum!! The only dessert I have had better, ever, is the fig pudding at the River Tavern in Chester CT. All in all a great meal but at $180 plus tip but including only one glass of wine and one cocktail each I would have expected everything to be perfect for a 5*. Still a memorable meal and we will return a third time. read more

This place was an overall great experience. Went here with my girlfriend after leaving another "restaurant" called Lola 41 cause it was absurdly loud and packed. Atmosphere wise it was perfect for a nice dinner, little loud but that's because it was a small place. I ordered the stuffed chicken breast with gorgonzola and pumpkin polenta and she ordered the grilled pork chop with herb gnocchi served with a roasted tomato panchetta sauce. Both grilled to perfection. After we ordered dessert, we asked for the nutella ice cream (made in house) and the Mexican chocolate torte. Deliscious. One of the few meals I didn't want to end. If I had to Pick a con, I would hafto say it's a little pricey and the bread is a sour dough suck fest. read more

The 4 of us ate there last night. We all had fabulous dinners. Cocktails were creative and wonderful. Starters superb. Esp asparagus risotto and calamari. Salads wonderful too. Bar B Q salmon in miso was ok but sauce overpowered the fish. Halibut however was sublime. And pot a cream was fabulous albeit very heavy. All in all a wonderful time, albeit at the usual high Nantucket prices. read more

Had dinner here with some girlfriends... Our waiter, Seth, was terrific! The "hot and dirty" martini is a good spicy alternative to the regular "dirty". Loved the lobster salad and the corn chowder was to die for. We split entrees and the kitchen was nice enough to split them for us. Lastly we were given complimentary cookies with the bill which was very sweet of Dune! read more

Dune - Lobster Salad Appetizer - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Ate at Dune on 8/16 while vacationing in Nantucket. Our waiter was Seth, who started out a little cold, but warmed up. You get the sense that these people are really taking pride in their work in the kitchen. The oysters were delicious, though the spices were a little too strong and the taste of the oysters was muted, in my opinion. I also had the NY Strip steak which was absolutely fantastic. The medley of flavors was a home run, though my wife and I ordered our meat medium rare, it came out medium to medium well. It's a good thing that the meat was still relatively juicy, however. We finished with the creme brûlée which was a home run. My waiter's wine selection assistance was spot on, which added to an overall positive experience. They've got a good thing going here. I would certainly return on my next trip to the island. Put Dune on your short list! read more

Meh/Ok. Went here for a wedding anniversary dinner. Called to book my reservation via phone, and when I asked if she could make a note of the special occasion the hostess basically said 'Oh congrats!' but wouldn't write anything down? So strange. Every other restaurant I've been to (I've been to most) likes to add the personal touch of saying congrats when you get there and liking the fact you are sharing a special day with them. We arrive and not only did they not seem to care about the reason, but they proceeded to sit us outside in the cheap seats. If you are not aware, not all seating is inside the building. This was outside on bricks (unstable chairs) with babies and loud music (hooray, how romantic). Make sure you ask if this matters to you! Apparently they don't think to even mention this, sigh. The waitress was nice. The music eventually dialed it down a bit and the baby left, but we were still rocking on the uneven plastic chairs outside next to the building with all the nice seating. Tried our best to ignore the atmosphere buzz kill. Food: They skimped on the bread for no reason (Four 1/4inch end pieces of bread...?), the soups were good (corn soup with lobster was a bit too sweet) and I'd order them again. Chick pea fries sounded cool but was a miss, we only tried one or two and passed. Tasted more like unseasoned fried tofu (think cubes). The pork chop was huge but was swimming in sauce. My wife enjoyed it for the most part, but the knives were dull so she had to hack away at it to get bites. My steak was good, I think I ate everything on the plate (again dull knife). Could have done with way less cukes in the salad. Dessert was the bread pudding with bacon ice cream. Didn't work as a combo, but the bread pudding was good. Price was high, so my expectations were high. I won't return, but they didn't seem to care that we chose them a night out, so doubt they will care about a non-returning guest. read more

Food was great. Service was great. Wine list impeccable. Hostess was awful and a liar.

We had what was almost a life-altering meal here this week. Two of us had the pork chop, my date the duck breast and my friend's date the salmon. All splendid with great sides. Our apps were calamari and burrata and tomato. The calamari was amazing. Didn't hear much about the caprese but it was gone pretty quick. We sat outside which was enchanting but you might prefer the climate control inside if high speed ceiling fans will intrude on your evening. Go with your platinum card. Dinner for four was $370 with a moderate priced wine, also great (pino Nero, an Italian Zinfandel). No regrets even at NYC prices. read more

What a great meal and great service. The sweet corn bisque was outstanding. The sugar snap peas was such a great touch. The smoked peach, blue cheese salad was also very good. The staff were really attentive and friendly. Loved it! read more

Dune - Sweet Corn Crab bisque - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

What a wonderful little restaurant. The bartender was very nice and made some of the best cocktails we've ever had. I ordered the scallops and my husband ordered the steak frites. Both were delicious and flavorful. Very happy with Dune overall read more

Dune - Pan Seared Georges Banks Sea Scallops - so delicious! - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

We made same day reservations in middle of July and got a table for 2 at 6:45, which was perfect. Our meal was fantastic from the cocktails (try the crACKed out coconut), to the mozzarella and tomato salad, to our entries where fantastic. Our best meal on island for sure. The seared tuna was perfectly rare and a much larger portion than typically served, I ate every bite. My wife's salmon was cooked to perfection and delicious. All around great experience! read more

Have always liked the "vibe" and overall look of the place, but often left with somewhat ambivalent feelings towards several of the entrees in particular. A meal this past weekend however has changed that very much for the better. Exceptionally well presented and flavorful food all around, with timely and very good service and a solid wine list to boot. Net, net: will be back more often. read more

Amazing experience. My wife and I ate there and had a great time. I got the swordfish and she got the yellow fin tuna. Our sides were pineapple rice and bok choy and I had the Dune punch (excellent cocktail). The swordfish was perfect - not too tough like several I've had before. The tuna was cooked just right and had excellent compliments on the dish. The bok choy was good but the pineapple rice was better. The service was on point and the atmosphere was great. Very chill but slightly dressy. A little pricey but great value for what you get. read more

Dune - Yellow fin tuna - excellent presentation and flavor. - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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The Dune IS open for lunch ladies and gentlemen! Best meals I have had on this island so far and we have hit a bunch!! Service is prompt and friendly, drinks are great. I don't normally give 5 stars but I think it is worthy! read more

AMAZING SERVICE. Beautiful interior and the food was beyond delicious. My boyfriend and I came for our 2 year anniversary and it was perfect! We ordered the salmon and the halibut and it was one of the best meals we have had on Nantucket. Definitely a great place to dine if you are visiting. Don't miss out! read more

I would have loved to give this place 5 stars but our server forgot our drinks not once but twice with no apology. The food was mouth watering and once with did get our drinks they were delicious. Will definitely come back. read more

First, a hint about reservations. We wanted a table at 1pm but the options on their website offered nothing later than 12:15, which I booked. They were almost empty at 1pm and later. If you want a specific time that's unavailable, you might call. The lunch menu is limited, but we easily found dishes we wanted to try. The food was delicious with smaller European portions, at prices reasonable on the Nantucket scale. Our server, from Croatia, was pleasant and helpful. Our group of four would gladly return. read more

After being turned away 3 times elsewhere for dinner, we were thrilled to be able to walk-in to Dune without a reservation and be seated shortly after. We got the calamari appetizer which was so delicious and since we waited a while for it, they also brought out a Beet salad for us which was a nice gesture and it was so good. For dinner, I got the Grilled Swordfish which was fantastic and my husband got the scallops which were also amazing. Really a great experience and we'll be back! read more

Waitstaff was very nice. Steak was raw despite specifically asking for Med-well. Swordfish was very good. They don't provide bread or any extras. Not a very good value for the very expensive prices. read more

Woah.....just a fabulous meal all around. We are complete foodies so listen up! My daughter got the Calamari and thought it was the best she ever had. Super flavor and really really lightly battered so you can enjoy it. The coconut scallops also to die for. Top two scallop dishes we've ever had. Really interesting broth and farm veggies which left you beyond satisfied. Desert was the warm brioche donut with lemon curd and blueberries. You have to get it! read more

Dune - Calamari with pickled farm veggies - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

My Mom and I saved our trip to Dune as a "splurge" knowing it would be a pretty expensive meal. We both got the fish tacos for lunch and they were absolutely incredible. The dish was $17 for a medium-sized portion, but when I mentioned the price versus size issue my Mom pointed out that Americans are used to receiving too much food on their plate. That is true! This was very filling and delicious (and we know our fish tacos!). The atmosphere was very upscale beachy and laid back, as well. Lovely place! Highly recommend it :) read more

Dune - Lightly breaded cod fish tacos - amazing! - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Wow What care in putting together great food, great flavor. Service A+ Food A+++ Really as good as it gets Thanks read more

Seriously??? Went for lunch last Monday. $22 for 2 fish tacos that were appetizer size, with a small thumbsize piece of fish. And my caesar never came with the promised white anchovies... WE LEFT STARVING and we are not big eaters! I rarely have ever written a bad review on Yelp, but this place deserves to hear this feedback..diners beware. There was only one meal we saw that looked worthy, and that was the burger and fries. As for the patio...it wasn't that hot out but it was sunny and a bit humid; the one fan didn't begin to cool anyone off. But the most offensive visual thing I have ever seen at a high end restaurant was the FILTHY sail shade overhead. Went here b/c of the positive reviews...never again; wish we had eaten at Brotherhood of Thieves beautiful patio across the street. read more

Wow - what a surprise to have a delish dinner that pleased both the meat eater and the vegetarian! My husband had the steak prepared perfectly with whipped potatoes and accompanying onions and mushrooms that were divine. I had the vegetarian sample and it was 6 tasty samples of various vegetables including legumes for protein that were all unique and also tasty. We sat outside and had a lovely evening! read more

If there's one restaurant you must try whilst on the island, it's Dune. I was expecting a great meal after speaking with a few locals, and they wowed me! It was in the top three dining experiences I've ever had, and I've had many. The food and service was extraordinary. If we were staying more than a couple of days, we'd have gone back. It was simply delicious. Oysters - 10/10 Mussels - 10/10 Scallops - 10/10 House-made Mozzarella - 10/10 Recommended Wine - 10/10 Warm Brioche Doughnut - 9/10 (oh so close to a perfect experience) Even if I didn't like Nantucket (and it's a wonderful island), I'd take the ferry over just to dine here. Really, it was that good. read more

Went back this year, with a slightly larger group. As was the case last year, the service was terrific. There were some "site glitches": rickety table, loud music (we sat beneath the speakers), but service was attentive and responsive without being fawning or condescending. Food was Oh So Good. Again. read more

I have such mixed feeling about this place. It's really a 3.5/4 star place to me. First the good: our appetizers were awesome. I ordered the spring pea and leek soup which was fabulous and came with a fontina, bacon custard in the center. My husband ordered the appetizer special which was raw salmon diced with diced potatoes and spring peas which again was fabulous. The dessert were also simply wonderful- we got the olive oil cake (which I want right now!) and the goat cheese cheesecake with the rosemary graham cracker crust and strawberries. Had that been our entire meal it would have been five stars all the way! However, we also ordered entrees. (One important point to note is that you can order half entrees which is pretty awesome.) The entrees themselves weren't bad they just didn't impress. There was so much going on that nothing stood out. I got a shrimp and chive gnocchi and my husband got a white fish special and honestly both dishes pretty much looked the same since they had almost the same ingredients except for the main fish and pasta. Both were good but not great. I would definitely try this place again since the apps and desserts were so good! read more

It was rated #1 on Trip advisor so we gave it a shot. We were not disappointed! Their salad were fresh from the garden. Even though the price is high and the serving being very small, the chef did a wonderful job with mixing different ingredients for their delicious dishes. read more

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If the beef carpaccio is on the menu, order it. You're welcome. Creative cocktails, friendly staff and a small tv at the bar that usually has the Red Sox on. Also the food, I've had everything on the menu twice and it's like the Boston Pops playing a private show in your mouth. Fortissimo! You know those times when your wife out orders you and you get super jealous? That doesn't happen here. read more

The best dinner I've had in my life. No exaggeration. From appetizer to dessert- every bite was pure perfection. The food was beautifully presented and tasted ridiculously good. Hands down the best restaurant on Nantucket. read more

We've had a few great experiences here (dinner), but the hot buttered lobster roll for lunch today really let me down. It was puny for $29 and all tail meat, no claws. The brioche bun wasn't even close to brioche and it had mayo and a lettuce leaf stuck inside. I was expecting the butter to soak through to a delicious roll, but it was dry and disappointing. After expressing some of my disappointment to the waiter, no efforts were made to correct the situation. The burger, $20.50, equally as poor. Some bits of brie and a bit of burnt bacon couldn't make up for a small, frozen patty more suited to a high school cafeteria. The pickles were pickled in pure vinegar, not a lot of flavor, just vinegar. The local tomato and mozzarella plate was good, as was the mojito-less mocktail. Just don't go for the basics here... they really let you down :( read more

I love supporting local businesses. As a year rounder I was little taken back by how my friend and I were treated. The food and drinks were phenomenal. Our waitress was amazing up until we had asked to be moved inside. Every time we had ask each employee, they pretty much ignored us with each answer. It almost seemed like they didn't want us inside with the "richer" crowd. We had waited and waited to get our check, until I had to finally get up and go inside to ask for it. We felt ignored. So unfortunately, I was not happy with the experience. read more

I thought the burger was cooked really well as was the salad. However I was made to feel uncomfortable by the sub standard service.

I had the pleasure of dining at Dune last week while vacationing in Nantucket. The atmosphere was calm and inviting. The service was excellent. And the food was outstanding. Chef Mike Better has a way of using flavors and local food that are creative and absolutely delicious! He served oysters with a cantaloupe salsa that made my mouth water! The scallops over a corn risotto...makes me want to fly back over to the island for another meal at Dune! And save room for the homemade coconut ice cream and an espresso martini for dessert! read more

At first I was a little skeptical of Dune but I very soon got over it. The food was spectacular. Everything was paired perfectly and tasted amazing. We are outside, they had two choices for outside, but we were on the sidewalk. Our waiter was really nice, and gave good suggestions for drinks with our meals. One of my favorite parts was the mocktails, which were fantastic. The only con to this restraunt is the price, which is hard to be helped considering the terrific food and being on Nantucket. read more

Service was very good. House made mozzarella salad was fine. Pan roasted scallops with asparagus risotto, preserved lemon, pecorino, almonds, miatake mushrooms and red pepper relish - was inedible. Risotto tasted medicinal (did they add pernod or another anise-y liquour?) Diakon radish shavings must have replaced the nonexistent red pepper relish and there were no almonds in the dish. The preserved lemon gave the dish an overwhelming taste of salt. I ate the scallops which had a nice sear but tasted only of salt. I would have complained but the table across from me gave the servers such a difficult time, that I did not. I thought dessert would make up for such a disappointing meal, unfortunately the only two choices - chocolate pot a creme and banana coconut panna cotta did not appeal to me. I went home to eat. This was the most mediocre meal I have ever had on Nantucket or anywhere else. Truly disappointing. I was seated in the "courtyard". The restaurant itself (inside) was very attractive, but the courtyard was just a tent with heaters and temporary tables/chairs, not a thing added to make it more attractive. There are so many good, reliable restaurants in Nantucket with creative and tasty cuisine. I cannot recommend Dune. read more