We love this cozy, Coastal, restaurant. Been coming here for years-and it never disappoints. We were in tonight-a Thursday off-season night-They had wonderful $29 deals on many of their incredible entrees-which everyone in our party enjoyed. Our sever was awesome-very informative, friendly, and attentive. The food and service were great! Definitely recommend this long-popular Fenwick Island gem! read more

From the beginning to the end the hostess and server were rude and opinionated Will not go back. The food was not that good

We loved Nantucket's Restaurant! Everything that was seafood was wonderfully fresh, from the oysters, crab cake sandwich, cod, blackfish special, scallop special, and boubailasse. There was also free crusty bread, which is always a welcome addition, especially when it's served warm. Our server was so nice and funny. The ambience of the place is so fun, very avante garde. The standout for me was definitely the Prussian oysters. Such a unique and fun way to serve them, with vodka sour cream, caviar, and red onions. Yum! Overall, a classic and delicious seafood experience. Would absolutely come again. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed this place! The staff were all super sweet, very welcoming & friendly The ambiance was very eclectic & eloquent. Very peaceful & relaxing gem! It was $10 off bottles of wine so that was sweet! My bf got his fav Pino Grigio & I had lemon drop martinis that were perfect! The food was absolutely amazing We had the delicious, famous chowda & oysters rockefeller for apps & they were soo~ good! For dinner we chose the lobster shepherds pie & the filet mignon & we couldn't have been more pleased! Our waitress Michelle was awesome & we'll definitely visit again!! The dessert menu was so tempting but we were so full so we finished with an espresso martini! 10 Thank you! read more

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I appreciate the quaint bar setting that has so much character with the wood bar and cabinetry being the focal point. The bartenders are very friendly and can serve you a simple beer or wine or whip you up a great craft cocktail. We only had a few appetizers and they were delicious. The steamed mussels were perfectly cooked and that is the only thing that probably could have used more flavor, the Nawlins' shrimp and sausage made you want to lick the plate, and the lobster mac n cheese rolled your eyes to the back of your head - yummy. I would definitely come back to try lunch or dinner and have been told that in season it can be challenging to get a table. read more

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Food looks great and portions are big. I got the bouilusbase. No flavor whatsoever. I added a ton of red pepper and Tabasco to get a bit of flavor. Should have sent back and gotten something else. My friends liked the duck entree and the chowda soup and loved it. Crusty bread was the best part of my meal. read more

Had a great meal tonight at Nantucket's. The service was great. Really like the old school white table cloth vibe. Started with Oysters Rockefeller which was nicely done. We both ordered the halibut special. Large piece of well prepared fish, lightly seasoned and not salty at all. There were potatoes, green beans and other vegetables in a balsamic sauce. It was delicious and worked well. Not cheap but worth it. read more

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This place is AMAZING! The atmosphere, the food, the service...all of it. We went here to celebrate a birthday and it was a great experience. Whether you're dining for 2 or 12, this is such a great spot for celebratory dinners and a nice meal out. read more

Our number one restaurant when we are at the beach. Eating here for over 20 years and the food is always delicious!

7 p reservation-didnt seat us till 720 and no waiter really appeared till after 730. While waiting the maitre'd clearly was in a mood and didnt want to be bothered or smile. I understand busy but then don't take a reservation. Service was poor to say the least-wouldve expected more for the prices (50$ for steak and lobster). Forgot the bread service till we asked. Had to pour my own water all nite-thankfully it was on the ledge next to us. Waiter never came back. We had tried for years to make reservations and really looked forward to this and was disappointed. Wont be back. Food was adequate but nothing out of the ordinary for the price range with a lot of similar places to go in Bethany/Fenwick/Ocean City that has better service. They could do better. read more

As you can see from my last review in December 2024 and my other reviews this is one of my top ten local favorite restaurants for happy hour. They always close for business during the Winter holidays. They reopened for business on Wednesday February 12. We were there with our friends on opening day. I will summarize my last two visits here for 4 pm happy hours in February. Both times we sat at the bar and I enjoyed my two Man in Black Manhattans up. The first time I enjoyed their Cuban sandwich. After our first visit they reactivated their $29 happy hour specials, which I love. We returned for our second visit this season on Wednesday. This time I enjoyed my usual seafood Bouillabaisse with a double order of asparagus for only $29. The regular Bouillabaisse price is $39. Both visits, our experienced bartenders Ralph and Dave always serve us very well. My total bill for our second visit was $98 excluding gratuity. We agreed we will continue to return here for the off season happy hour. read more

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Perfect !!! From appetizers to main course .. The rockfish special was cooked perfectly . The encrusted filet was delicious!! Absolutely perfect!! Definitely coming back . read more

As usual the service and food was great. However my family of five could only eat silently because a table of six 45 year olds were over servered read more

Nantucket's is a staple if you are visiting Fenwick Island. Excellent food and drinks. The bar has a casual atmosphere but the dining room is a bit fancier! read more

Service excellent!!! I always love being seated in the yellow room Food left a lot to be desired--the entire entry was lukewarm at best and the shrimp very chewy and overcooked. Not their usual presentation In passing I mentioned this to my server and she immediately had the management adjust my bill. We have patronized Nantucket's for year, will chalk it up to an off day and definitely will return. read more

The food and service are always very good. We wish they were open Monday and Tuesday evenings but understand their schedule issues.

My family owns a house in Fenwick Island, and we know the area well. We've visited Nantucket's before and enjoyed the food and bartenders. However, there's a recurring issue: the host and hostess are consistently rude. The elderly hostess often makes you feel like you're inconveniencing her, especially when she's not busy scolding customers for using the wrong door. This evening, the masked host was equally condescending, so we decided to leave. To the owner: You have a great product, but your hosts' lack of respect and kindness toward customers is a problem, as confirmed by other reviews. I hope next time we visit, I can update this review with a better experience. read more

My parents go to this restaurant pretty much every summer when we're in OC MD, so this year we decided to come with them. They take reservations which was nice, as there's not too many restaurants there that do. I tried to convince my parents to go there on a Saturday night since they take reservations, that way we won't have to worry about waiting forever somewhere on the busiest night of the week, but they are stubborn and said no it would be too crowded. So we compromised on a Sunday night. Our reservation was for at 6:30 I believe. We still had to wait a little bit but not too long, maybe 5-10 minutes. I liked the decor in the room with all the paintings on the wall, it almost had like a speakeasy vibe to it. Drinks were very good- they had crafted speakeasy type cocktails. My husband's one bourbon drink was very good and I kept stealing his but then my dad got mad and tried to take his drink from me. I heard the quahog chowder was really good and was originally just going to get that and the shrimp and grits appetizer but then my parents were asking why I wasn't getting a dinner. So I ordered the shrimp and scallop pasta as my meal and my husband and I split the shrimp and grits appetizer. I should have just went with my gut and got the soup abs appetizer because it was a lot of food. The shrimp and grits were pretty good but was heavily seasoned and it was filling with all the grits. I took a couple bites of my parents soup broth that was leftover and that had a lot of flavor too. My meal was good but I had to take most of it home because I was kind of full at that point and my acid reflux was acting up. We would come back again but next time I'll prob get the soup and a smaller meal with it. read more

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Excellent atmosphere, the clam chowder was phenomenal with large chunks of clams. There were a lot of locals there too which speaks volumes!

Always a hit. We've eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. The duck breast, either with the entree or the salad, is always perfectly done and flavorful. The chowder is rich and tasty. The cocktails are inventive and well-executed. Everything I've had here has been incredibly memorable, and the prices are comparable to places with food that's of significantly lower quality. This place feels like coming home. read more

We mostly visit the bar here for dinner. 20% during happy hour. The shrimp and grits is delicious. The old fashioned mixed perfectly.

Dinner on NYE was superb. Each dish from apps, soup, salad, entree and desert was absolutely delicious. Our server was efficient and personable. She was knowledgeable about the food and made wonderful suggestions. All four of us were very happy! Well done! Kudos to the kitchen. read more

I've never left a yelp review before but i genuinely had to download yelp to say how horrid my experience was here. every single worker I came in contact with was an absolute tool bag and rude. The menu is from the 1500s and the decor makes me want to throw up. Never come here. it's dusty and ugly and bad food that smells like farts. Wish I could leave zero stars. Wanted to crawl out the window from the second I stepped foot in there but there were no windows. read more

First time and will be back. Delicious food served by friendly, attentive staff. Main dining area, the porch and the bar offer three beautiful and distinct atmospheres to suit the occasion. Enjoy! read more

My husband and I met some friends we had not seen in a while. The food and service was excellent! I would have rated them much higher as we had a lovely time until the host came to our table and rudely told us that we needed to leave because they needed our table. I did not see time limits set, no one obviously waiting and it was off season. I am very cognizant of taking up space and would have moved to the bar or elsewhere if asked kindly. I will probably not return which is a shame because it is otherwise a very nice place. read more

We were seated right away even though we didn't have a reservation. Our server was excellent. We never had to ask for refills he made sure we had our drinks before we needed them. We ordered the stuff pork chop which was amazing. We took our servers recommendation for dessert which was fresh peaches, blueberry and strawberries heated with a warm sweet bread and ice cream on top. read more

I found the meals to be lacking for the amount of money for most entrees you'd expect to get a little more bang for your buck. One of the people in our group ended up getting food poisoning which is a little concerning considering they are supposed to have extremely fresh seafood. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be returning. read more

I don't know who is cooking here but they're amazing. Wife had a orange crush. Made perfectly. I had a very good Chardonnay. It was $12.00 and I didn't expect much but it was one of the better ones. I had a "chowda" soup. Amazing flavor and full of clams. Coming back before we leave to take a couple quart's home. Best in OC MD. My wife had a pasta seafood dish with pesto. She enjoyed it. I had a bouillabaisse. Seafood was plentiful, not overcooked and the broth was amazing. Finished with fresh coffee and a Irish coffee. If you're looking for more than bar food with a pleasant atmosphere you have to come here. Service was excellent. Total bill with appetizer and 3 drinks, $125. More than reasonable. read more

Nantuckets Restaurant - Seafood Shrimp and Scallops over Pasta* - Seafood Near Me - Fenwick Island, Delaware

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Great restaurant in Fenwick that was recommended to us by several people. The Happy Hour at the bar is really good. The duck salad is excellent and is such a unique dish! They have a Wednesday special on wine. The bar area is fairly small, and they try to space parties at the bar to maximize the seating--so come early at Happy Hour times. Definitely a great meal!! read more

An extremely disappointing experience start to finish. First, the parking is terrible. Second, don't even try to split a check; they're so antiquated that they refuse to do this, to hell with the customer. Third, the food was mediocre at best. It's telling that the best thing I ate was the mint provided with the check. I highly recommend avoiding this place. read more

Food was wonderful. The roast duck is always great there. The bottles of wine were 20 percent off the night we were there, which was an unexpected bonus. Wonderful atmosphere. Our bartender was terrific read more

I've always wanted to try this place. Our waitress was very good and attentive. The drinks were good as well. Half of our table did not enjoy the food. I got a spicy chicken BLT. The chicken was either overcooked or it was frozen too long. It had a rubbery texture. My husband got a chicken Cesar salad and his chicken was the same texture as mine. The soup of the day was good which was a tomato bisque. The crab cake was not a MD crab cake. I will say the restaurant is geared towards NE recipes and not MD. I'm not sure if we will be back or not. Nice place not sure about the food. read more

Amazing!!! We went last night for my birthday dinner! Super attentive service and our waiter Matt was fabulous! We had the soup de jour, Roasted red pepper crab bisque and it was . I had the Fish special which was Halibut with a Dijon cream sauce and it was the best I have ever had. My husband had the Lobster Shepards Pie . Crème brûlée for dessert is a must! Thank you Nantuckets for an amazing birthday! read more

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We had a wonderful meal on Saturday to celebrate my birthday. The appetizer was some of the best oyster Rockefeller I've had in a long time. The entree was all meat, little filler crab cakes, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Boyfriend had lobster shepherds pie which is one of the specialties of Nantuckets. The service was very good. read more

Nice ambiance and used to be a favorite. Very disappointed with food and service today. Steak salad had to be sent back because steak was raw and cold (asked for medium). Salmon was nothing special. Shrimp and scallops pasta was likewise disappointing. Will stick with happy hour and appetizers. Salads are large - big fan of the beet and arugula. read more

my family and i make a point to come here every time we are in town! we LOVE the food and the atmosphere. the people are always super nice and accommodating to dietary needs. my death row meal is definitely their shrimp and scallops over pasta read more

We always sit in the bar - its more casual and easier to get into and they have the same menu as the full service restaurant - this time we sat at the bar and the bartender was better than any other server we have had. They are known for their quahog chowder - wow - really something to try - a cream based true New England chowder, brimming with quahog (really, just a big ole clam) flavored with tarragon and other spices. They built the restaurant on this. Aside from that, great huge salads that you can add any protein to, lots of fun starters, and always solid entrees that nod to the local seafood culture at the beach. Worth a visit. read more

The food was ok and the server was nice, but the incredibly rude hostess spoiled the experience: she first yelled at me over the phone (having confused me with another customer), then yelled at another customer in my presence for keeping a door open that she preferred closed, and lastly yelled at me as I was leaving the restaurant for going out the WRONG door. The dirty plates and silverware didn't help. I doubt I'll be back any time soon. read more

I wish yelp had the option of adding a .5 because this place was great and deserves 4.5 stars! Came here when everything else was booked in ocean city as they take reservations. I called at 7pm and said they would have a table for us by 7:45. Our waitress, Susie, was very professional and kind. The food was very good as I got the scallops and shrimp pasta and my husband got the roasted duck. We both agreed that the duck was awesome as it had this incredibly tasty blueberry glaze over it. Each of our dishes came with a side of roasted asparagus which was the veggie of the day. The wine list was large and had a great selection! We got the baked Brie to start and it was served with crunchy baked French bread and roasted cherry tomatoes-YUM! The only reason I wouldn't give this restaurant 5 stars is because the decor is a little outdated. It felt like an old people restaurant on the inside with mismatched wall art, red lighting, yellow walls, and blue carpet. If they had spruced up the inside with a more modern wall color, wood flooring, and black and white beach photos I really think this would elevate the dining experience they're pulling off with their food and service! A fancier ambiance would encourage people to spend more on their food experience, but that's just my two sense. read more

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Damn delicious & such a good recommendation from an acquaintance! The broth that the mussels, clams & shrimp dishes were in were AMAZING. So much so, that all the rolls were wiped out from dippin' into the broths in which we HAD to order a kids pasta and threw those shells into the remaining liquid to soak up all the good flavors. Will be returning next summer! read more

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