Cancel

Open app

Search

Island Kitchen

4.2 (258 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

Island Kitchen Photos

ISLAND KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Island Kitchen

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Turkey Hash w/ Avocado, Bacon and Chalula hot sauce
Grover G.

Island kitchen is one of the best breakfast/Brunch spots on the island. My go to's are the Turkey Hash or the Clucker chicken sandwich! It's always busy so service is a little slow but everything is made to order from the smoothies to every dish. When in nantucket and hungry for an early Diner style breakfast this is the place to go. Also they have a pretty solid dinner menu as well.

Pork Dumplings
Serene C.

Recently visited this restaurant on my first time to Nantucket and it was a wonderful to begin our trip and end it as well! You can only make reservations for dinner. The food is delicious and service is great. Some standout dishes for me was the Brussel sprouts, fried calamari (probably the best calamari we had that week, it was so tender) and the lobster pasta primavera. It was simple but so much flavor and I love the sautéed fresh veggies with the lobster. I finished every bite!! When we went for breakfast I enjoyed the panko crusted eggs Benedict which is certainly unique and I also liked the matcha I got with diced strawberries and almond milk. It was refreshing and lightly sweet. Someone in our party got some juice and it was ginger forward so they had it sent back and they remade it and it was much better. Just goes to show how good the service is and they appreciated our feedback as the juices were a newer thing. If you're looking for a place with good food at a price that won't break the bank this is it! Also very kid and large group friendly.

waffle
Peyton H.

The Ackerol spritz was really good but the bloody Mary's weren't anything special. Food was good except for some slightly runny scrambled eggs and the sausage wasn't that good. But the waffle, huevos rancheros, bacon, omelettes, toast all very good! They give you a lot of food which is nice for the pricing. The service was pretty good as well our server was very nice and the food came out pretty fast

Brioche French Toast, side of bacon, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Hailey S.

Food and atmosphere was amazing! Surprisingly got seated very quickly despite the line on a Sunday morning. Orange juice is worth the price! Home fries were excellent. I wish the French toast was cooked a little longer! (I'm picky about my French toast lol)

Create your own omelette with black beans and Portuguese muffin

A long walk from the Hy Line dock to the restaurant but it was well worth it. We got iced coffees then shared a waffle and create your own omelette. Opted for the black beans and the Portuguese muffin. Delicious omelette. Waffle was unique and crispy. Syrup was not watered down as some restaurants do. Excellent service Delightful outdoor seating.

Poké bowl
Madelyn F.

A charming ambiance fit for a sunny or gray day. The team was very accommodating towards our group of 9 and the wait was very little. Solid brunch options, nothing ground breaking but the standouts include Crispy chicken wrap, Huevos rancheros and the panko crusted Benedict. Also the coffee mugs are the sweetest touch.

people sitting at tables in a restaurant
Chris M.

It is down a side road off the main drag. rather signage is week. I had trouble finding it but it was recommended. I ate at the counter but seating was available inside as well as outside. It was bright, well lit. A nice ambiance.. They had asparagus mushroom omelette which were out of this world. The next time I am in Nantucket I definitely am returning.

Steak Frites
Miles C.

I've been here a few times over the years, and their menu always has something for my taste. Their drink selection seems to change although the other times I've been here I was underage so didn't drink. Had a few drinks this last time all of which were delicious. Now the food.... AMAZING! Chicken Milanese and Steak Frites were ordered by my party and both were so good. We sat outside which had nice lighting and plants around the seating area which gave a nice vibe for a romantic dinner. Out waiter was friendly as had always been my experience at Island Kitchen. Would 100% recommend to a friend visiting Nantucket.

Tuna nachos
Tiffanie S.

Very sweet staff and atmosphere that makes you feel like you are at a friends home or on their back deck. We got to see a beautiful sunset outside! The tuna nachos were tasty but the chips (wontons) couldn't hold all the goodness of the nachos. I didn't love the shrimp cocktail, they tried two different sauces a play on traditional cocktail sauce that was much too thick and a hot sauce that was just not my favorite. My goat cheese and apple salad was fantastic as was my husband's veal which is identical to German schnitzel! They have an ice cream bar next door if you get tired of the juice bar lines!

Outside patio

See all

16 days ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Peggy D.
256
52
7

5 months ago

Great clean food. Best local place on the 'tucket. Highly recommend this. Just outside of the Harbor, short walk

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Peyton H.
13
52
78

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Chuck L.
0
96
164

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Patrick R.

Patrick R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Patrick R.

Patrick R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Patrick R.

Patrick R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Car S.
91
44
28

2 years ago

Food and service were high quality. They're also associated with the ice cream parlor next year. Both make a perfect combo.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Patrick R.

Patrick R.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jo A.
67
4
0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of R. P.
0
82
2

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of David B.
89
224
132

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Bea W.
0
242
6

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Jane D.
175
723
3229

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0
Photo of Joel N.
446
42
15

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Matt S.
246
645
1339

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Scott E.
138
23
0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Patrick R.

Patrick R.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 7

Island Kitchen Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Island Kitchen

Verify this business for free

People searched for New American 608 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Oran Mor - Black bass.

Oran Mor

(251 reviews)

$$$

It is located bar the center of town on the second floor. The signage is limited. If you did not…read moreknow it was there you would walk right by. Upstairs there a barroom and a couple of dining rooms. I would not imagine they could have so much seating. I had the octopus and pot belly. The octopus was tender. Given how hard it is to cook octopuses this was an accomplishment. Then I had the venison, cooked rare. It was delicious. I would return anytime I was on the island.

Solid 4 star review. Oran Mor is one of those restaurants that I end up returning to every…read moresummer/every other summer for a few reasons. 1) You can usually get a last minute reservation. 2) The vibes are old Nantucket, located upstairs in an old brick house; it's dark and gives off that vibe that at any moment, a captain of a whaling ship will settle up next to you at the bar. And lastly, 3) the food. While meals historically have been a mixed bag, the food overall is a sure bet. Additionally, I love that the Oran Mor is more of an older crowd. I'm in my hanging with a 65 year old+ chic granny more than a 20 something year old influencer era. Ok, some more details. My batched cocktail off the menu was great - the cherry rickey. I love all things cherry and this hit home with a perfect mix of cherry and boozy flavors. We went with the snail app, the special crab pasta and the potato crusted fish. The crab pasta was solid, with the pasta being cooked perfectly. A tad bland, but that could just be the dish was more focused on that crab vs heavy seasoning. The fish was delicious, but disappointment came in with the sides. Sides are usually my favorite part of any dish, and the eggplant was burnt and ultimately kind of inedible and the veggie medley or whatever it was, was indeed a bit sad and underwhelming. My husband and I both were like womp womp. Even the additionally ordered creamed spinach was more of a creamy spinach soup vs spinach which we also would not order again. No dessert because Juice Bar be like around the corner. :) Service was great. We have been seated in the dining room and by the bar, and I appreciate both vibes. Overall, solid. Nantucket dining can be hit or miss with rezzies hard to find, so if Oran Mor is a possibility, I don't think you'll be disappointed (maybe just with the sides!).

The Club Car Restaurant - Roasted Chicken

The Club Car Restaurant

(157 reviews)

$$$

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

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

Ship's Inn-Nantucket - Lobster appetizer - Daily Special

Ship's Inn-Nantucket

(57 reviews)

$$$

What a great restaurant, that continues to be one of my faves on Island. Again, you stepping…read moredownstairs, into this cavernousesque restaurant you can imagine salty whaling captains, peglegs and all, ordering up their ales and bowls of chowder. The staff from the maitre d who has been there for ever to the bartenders and servers, all top notch and friendly. I've dined with reservations for more of the fine dining feel, but also have casually rolled up to the bar and enjoyed the more relaxed vibe, but still great food. Again, Nantucket is expensive, but I find that the meal, service and ambiance warrants the price for a fun and memorable night out. Enjoy the walk back into town and soak in the fresh air!

We stayed here on the 4th and 5th of October, 2025. We booked in June '25 during our annual week…read morevacation on island. The rate was spectacular, and the inn was even better, but the restaurant and bar is to die for! 5-star. Where to start? The staff is excellent, professional, exceptionally pleasant, and very accommodating. Our room was huge! Clean. Well stocked. Nice clean bathroom. We had tea in the common room in the afternoon; able to chat with other visitors - relaxing and quite pleasant. The restaurant was to die for. We made our reservation on Resy a week before. Everything was just incredible, starting with a mussel appetizer, cod and polenta/spinach dish, to the chocolate soufflé. The next morning we crossed the street to attend services at Saint Paul's Episcopal. Came back for a quick breakfast down stairs; the coffee was top-shelf, eggs perfectly made, and fresh fruit - can't beat any of that. We left our bag at the Inn, and went in town to shop, sip coffee, and take it all in. Picked up our bag and dropped it off at the Hyline building. Had lunch with local friends at Brant Point. The day, hotel, dinner, church, and lunch was all serendipitous. No negatives. Ship's Inn is one of the absolute best and well known inn and restaurant on the island.

Island Kitchen - newamerican - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...