Outdoor seating is good. I got fish and chips. Fish was dried but not bad. Fries were hot and crispy. Thanks. read more

Nancy's - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Nancy's is a great place to visit and sit and watch the boats and have a cold drink and some food. We stood downstairs on the very crowded and lively "deck" and did not have a sit down dinner. read more

Fabulous lobster Mac & cheese with a delicious Caesar salad. Al fresco dinner at sunset. Perfect way to end our day. Service was great and we are still talking about the food! read more

OMG must get the burgers or lobster roll. You won't be disappointed!!! MV Island is definitely my destination going forward

Located right on the waterfront. We sat inside upstairs and had a new view of the water and boats. They do have outside seating on the patio and upstairs but both were crowded. We had the lobster roll (warm) and fried shrimp. Both were excellent! read more

The setting is great. The food mediocre. The wait staff very nice. I would not recommend.

Happy Hour @ Nancy's an hour before the ferry arrives is a tradition. The Day could not have been more beautiful. & You can't beat Nancy's Rooftop, IMO. More people were there than I've seen @ any other place. Everyone was relaxed & laughing. MV has a way of making me leave my cares behind & just enjoy. I walked street after street in Oak Bluffs & Edgartown for hours. Way cool island. read more

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Fun atmosphere if you have kids. Food was not great the day we went , in fact some of it was actually stale . I probably wouldn't go back .

Eat upstairs and get the Lobster Quesadilla. It's not cheap but it's the best thing they have and definitely can be a meal and not just an appetizer. Staff is always great here. read more

Excellent shrimp tacos! The seafood was very fresh, and the vibe was great! For a packed house, I thought the service was very good as well!

This review is mostly based on Donovans Reef apart of Nancy's. The top drink to get here is the Dirty Banana, from what I can tell Donovan uses a real 1/2 Banana , chocolate sauce , and the rest well who cares ( or knows ) they are too good. Donovan tastefully will give you a smile and a little flirty to the ladies but in all seriousness his drinks are worth the wait. Which really isn't that long. The food here is mediocre you're pretty much paying for the views. If you want some good seafood there's plenty of other options. Have dinner elsewhere and come here to have your dirty banana. read more

My mouth was punctured by fish bones. I carefully bit into the fish again. The next bite had bones in it, I was in discomfort. The manager stated "at least you didn't die from it". We had a large party,no other complaint was made. The manager made me feel uncomfortable for speaking up. read more

Nancy's - My mouth was punctured by a fish bone. The next bite had bones in it, I was in discomfort. The manager made me feel guilty for speaking up. - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

The manager was extremely rude at this restaurant. We were sitting for not even 20 minutes when he came over asking us when the rest of our party was showing up. Meanwhile, there was 2 friends in the bathroom. He insisted that we have been sitting for too long and we couldn't be there longer than 2 hours because of people waiting. We had voiced that the waitress hadn't even come over to ask for our drink order. The manager said we weren't allowed to stay longer than 2 hours and that 2 hrs was pushing it. We were not felt welcome and extremely upset with the way we were treated. read more

We arrived after the lunch rush and the waitstaff seemed incredibly put out that we asked for a large table and said we had to sit "right now" which we did. I asked if. The menu was the same as downstairs and they said "no completely different menu" which it's not, it's a slightly different menu. They then asked for our order immediately while one member of the party was in the bathroom with his kids, and then warned us they'd remove our table "if our complete party was not present." Sorry What?? The food itself was not great, music too loud and was expensive but those are standard for MV. The service though was really disappointing especially considering the restaurant was basically empty, but gratuity was added mandatory to our large party sooo... read more

Very good food- very nice place to have a casual and scenic dinner Seafood and Middle East food-both really good read more

Food was really good. Service not so great. We were seated and then watched 3 waiters stand and chitchat for over 15 minutes. Finally one came over and acted like nothing was going on. We told her about an dairy allergy and she served us rice with butter. Didn't even phase her. Honestly feel like she didn't care. read more

Here's my tip for anyone who wants to give his/her opinion about a place: 1) make sure you've actually eaten there, and 2) that Cheesecake Factory isn't considered fine dining... or else 3) please STFU. Here's my tip for anyone (self included) receiving the above opinion: discount the validity of the opinion like Black Friday at a Walmart. We came here based on "everyone's" recommendation according to one of the guys we were with. What he really meant was two of his uninformed buddies "vouched" for this place b/c they been here once and doesn't know anywhere else. Look, this place isn't remotely bad. The service is great and bartender is funny, but the food was just "meh" and the price is "ummm...really?" Please don't bother with the lobster bisque which is essentially a New England clam chowder with lobster flavor and 2 pieces of meat. If you really want a chowder stick with their New England clam chowder. Also don't have an high expectation for the lobster roll: picture lobster meat (which is fresh) stuffed between a hot dog bun. It's the best $7 lobster roll $16 can buy. Is it me or has "lobster roll" become the overplayed sandwich in the last two years? The next person that recommends a "lobster roll" to me, I will recommend that person's left cheek run into my right open palm. Take this place for what it is: a typical tourist mediocre joint with a nice view. read more

Nancy's - Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

I got the buttered lobster roll and my husband got the broiled seafood platter. We both got a "coolcumber" gin cocktail. Food was properly cooked, service was attentive. Hint: if it looks busy when you go by, ask to sit inside...we had no wait and there were empty tables. :-) They need to update the interior a bit, but it was great food! read more

Nancy's is a required stop during any MV trip. My friends had practically everything on the menu: fried oysters, fried clams, fish and chips, calamari, a lobster roll, and buffalo wings. I'll take their word for it that it was all good. I was the lone vegetarian, so I decided to try the falafel sandwich, which was a bit of heaven wrapped in a pita with just enough Tzatziki sauce and a level of spice that left me rejoicing. Seriously, I couldn't believe how good this falafel find at a seafood joint was and I still can't! Also, the sandwich was huge and definitely enough to share, but I'm a champ so I conquered it alone and suffered the consequences later. See ya next summer, Nancy! read more

Nancy's - Being a total tourist. - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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We stumbled upon this restaurant while in Oak Bluffs. They have a walk up counter outsider and a restaurant overlooking the water upstairs. We ate inside and had no wait. The service was great. No option to change out sizes from standard dishes, hence the 4 stars. Food came to the table hot. It was loud in the restaurant, but not unbearably so. Great for families and couples. Lots of options. We had the short rib and the baked seafood platter. Both were really filling. read more

Ordered the broiled seafood everything was over cooked. Got the side of broccoli and rice again over cooked. Much better places to go and spend 40 bucks in town. read more

I do not like this restaurant. Very expensive, and the food is SUB PAR... the atmosphere is unpleasant as well. one star. -ben read more

Falafels were unfortunately stale. The tartar sauce was not in house and commercial sauce from Kens. Calamari was good.

I'm not sure about the food- but the mudslides that Donovan makes are out of this world!!!!! Try one!!! read more

Nancy's - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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so i thought MV is supposed to be really bougie. i mean the obamas vacation here... so when they said this is THE PLACE to be in MV during the summer.. i was titillated... but sadly i was not impressed. i mean it was alright.. it was really busy definitely. seemed like all of martha's vineyard was here.. calamari was bit weird.. not as fresh.. like it's precooked and been sitting there.. i personally got the lobster mac and cheese.. i guess maybe i have a thing with mac and cheese with a certain pasta choice. and orecchiette is probably not one i would choose... and could use more lobster but it was good enough.. we were all ravished, i had just gotten off the plane then an uber to get to MV and needed to eat something.. i dunno.. it's mehh... it's standard fish and chips, lobster roll.. i give it 3.5 stars really.. read more

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Ah Nancy's... a very exciting place to go to, especially for my sister named Nancy. We went to the snack bar outside rather then the fancier restaurant upstairs. The outdoor seating had an excellent view and Donovan's bar right next to where you order food. It is also family appropriate (there's a kids menu!). We ordered the steamed lobster plate, steamed mussels, fried jumbo shrimp, and fried oysters. I also took the time to try their famous Martha's Dirty Ale and it was excellent! The lobster was well cooked and tasted fresh. It came with cooked potatoes and a delicious corn on the cob. Yum. Mussels aren't usually my favorite, but this was also fairly decent tasting. It was kind of cold even though they were supposed to be steamed. As for the fried shrimp and oysters, I was very pleased to encountered fried seafood that wasn't too oily. As you can tell from my pictures, both of them were similarly fried to perfection and they tasted great outside and inside. I also tried the famous dirty banana drink at Donovan's and I was surprised how much alcohol went in it, but also how well it was blended together. I could barely taste the alcohol! The bartender was appearing to have a great time at his job, joyfully singing to the music and making drinks. I truly recommend this snack bar if you're looking to eat some good, quick food while enjoying a nice view. It is definitely one of Martha's Vineyard's jewels. read more

Nancy's - Fried oysters; steamed lobster; fried jumbo shrimp; steamed mussels - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Nancy's has a nice outdoor area so it's really nice in a sunny summer day to eat your food. Food is mostly all fried. I ordered the fired oysters, fried clams, and Nancy lobster roll. If I were to order the lobster roll in the future I would ask for no butter. My roll had way too much butter and I could not really taste the lobster. I wish there was more option for fresh/steamed seafood that is not all fried. I noticed that many others ordered the fish and chips. read more

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Had a great time sipping Kim Crawford by the water until close. Service was great at the bar and they let us stay until they were ready to leave so we could finish our drinks. Would definitely go back again. read more

In Oak Bluffs right by the Hy-Line cruise, where the boat docks to get back home, Nancy's is a very fun place right on the water that is known for its famous drink, Dirty Bananas. I knew exactly where to go when I saw the long line extending from the restaurant. My cousin summers in Martha's Vineyard and she gave me recommendations for each place we went. In Oak Bluffs, she told me to get a drink called "dirty bananas" at Nancy's. She said it would be worth the wait. Those were my instructions, and since I had followed everything else she told me to do that day, I had to adhere. It was a long, excruciatingly hot day and we had been walking around all day. Adam's parents somehow scored prime real estate in the outdoor, shaded area while I waited in line. I made friends in line who ended up being from my hometown. It made the time pass, but in total I think I waited 45 minutes for this drink. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Apparently, the guy who was working that day isn't the guy who is normally there but he still made a mean DB drink. It is basically a Kahlúa mudslide but made with fresh bananas, I decided to get premium vodka in mine. I decided to surprise Adam's mom with one, as well. Adam got a frozen margarita while we were there. The guy making the drinks is dancing and having a great time so it makes the experience well worth it. We sat down with his parents and enjoyed a drink before we got back on the ship. Overall, we didn't eat there but the experience of having the dirty bananas drink was pretty awesome and I would go back and do the same thing. read more

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[upstairs is the restaurant 'alla carte' version of the downstairs, prices are different and portions, upstairs is slightly more pricey] I ordered the fried whole belly clams with fries and a drink for a total of about $23 (outside snack bar). Honestly for the price of that I could of gotten a way bigger plate than the half pint portion... but I guess for the experience it was fine The food was not something super memorable, pretty average clams, small, the fries were good though, crunchy Next time I go to the vineyard, def will spend my time trying something else, not hating, but not loving read more

Stopped by here for some fresh seafood and it was super busy. Keep in mind that securing a seat on the patio will be a task especially on a beautiful sunny day...the tables are first come first serve and the tables with umbrellas are few... We ordered the Fisherman's platter and the seafood was fresh. I'd say the platter is enough for 2 to share...anymore than that and one may still be hungry after. My friend had the warm lobster roll and lived every bit of it. Overall a cool spot, good food and good view of the water. read more

Nancy's - Fisherman's platter - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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We had the fish and chips and mudslides! The fish was cooked perfect, tender & flaky. Best mudslides on the island!

Note that I did not eat any food at Nancy's. None of us did. This review is simply 5 Stars for Donovan, his reef, and his Dirty Bananas. Aside from looking pretty, and getting serenaded by Donovan as he blends them, these little mofos pack an effing punch. Maybe it's because it was 90 degrees out. Maybe it's because I sucked it down like a milkshake (because that's exactly what it tastes like!!). Maybe it's because we basically had these for breakfast. I'm not entirely sure....all I know is that next thing I knew, we had stumbled over to the Trinity Park Tabernacle, and I was sprawled out on a bench (read: pew) belting out church songs from my childhood while searching for 'Ginbras Hoses' [translation: Gingerbread Houses] on Yelp at noon o'clock. Yikes! So, yeah, I'll definitely be back for another next time I'm on MV. Nancy's has a great location with a beautiful view and all of the food did look good for bar food. The tables go fast so you better jump on one that's opening up like a seagull on a French fry, otherwise it'll be snatched. read more

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Came here mostly because it was right by the dock where we were leaving and also for the AMAZING dirty banana drink. The alcoholic drink includes bananas and chocolate, with some mixed drinks and there was a lengthy line outside for the wait. We sat upstairs on the outside patio and we were able to order the same drinks inside and I had two - it was cold, and perfect for someone who loves banana flavors and chocolate! (not too chocolatey, and it had a smoothie-like texture). I also got a fried plate with fried fish, calamari, and shrimp, along with French fries, which was good but nothing special. The patio view is nice though and they have tvs and an upstairs bar as well. Food: 3/5 Service: 2/5 (our server was barely around and the food took forever to come) Ambiance: 4/5 Drinks: 5/5 read more

Nancy's - fried calamari - Seafood Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

I have been coming to Nancy's for about 50 years and I must say the food and drinks were horrible. The service and server were great. We ordered the broiled seafood combo and it tasted like it was boiled with no seasoning. The Arnold Palmer taste like water with a slight lemon taste, piña colada and the Strawberry daiquiri were nasty. I was highly disappointed and embarrassed. I don't think I will ever go back there again. read more

Nancy's is an iconic island restaurant. The views are fantastic and the food is superb, especially the seafood platters. They have always handled the crowds quickly when we've been there but if you have to wait, take a stroll around the neighborhood or just gaze over the marina with one of their specialty cocktails in hand from the walk up bar. Our family recently celebrated a birthday there and the staff made us feel extra special. read more

The one star is for the view . Whole belly clam dinner had two bellies and the rest were strips. Complained since it's @$37. Got a seafood dinner instead For two dollars more and charged for both.Clam chowder was alright. If your going to charge high prices at least give customers what they pay for. Fries extremely salty . Wait staff was friendly enough but didn't even ask you for a water refill. If you wanted something you had to get their attention. Mentioned something when paying bill $120 for meal , water and tip and said you could talk to my manager. Really? You saw what I had and didn't take the initiative before billing or when I had a problem with the meal. They only care about the money and not the quality , experience or getting repeat customers. Your choice but I won't ever go back again because of the issue and food really wasn't that good either. Grocery store a hour and a half from ocean makes better seafood to order. Again one star for the view. read more

Half pint fried whole belly clams $17 including tax were perfectly fried but unsalted and slightly fishy. They came out hot and crispy though with a side of tartar sauce. Nancy's Snack Stand has a $10 minimum for credit card I believe. The traditional lobster roll ($17.95) is much cheaper than MacPhail's ($21.99) in Edgartown. Fast service, once you order you get a buzzer and wait for your food. I'm impressed they have Middle Eastern options like chicken kebab plates and grape leaves. Great place for fast casual food and big groups but not for amazing food. read more

Man I love Nancy's. The food is great there. They are efficient Then there's Donovan's. Man if you don't get a dirty banana there...idk what your life is about. It's absolutely delicious and seems like it will throw you for a loop but it's not that bad. I love how busy this place always is. I love that families are always around. You really can't go wrong going here. read more

It's typical fried food. My hot lobster roll was good, but my calamari was very bland. If you want fried seafood it's a great place to go and they're consistently busy. The prices outside at the walk in station are A LOT cheaper than if you sit inside ($5-8 difference). I had their Nancy dry rub wings at the bar and it came with a sauce on them. The wings were good, but the home made blue cheese taste like mayonnaise. Also their Cole slaw is very dry and was more like cabbage salad read more