Sayle's is the real deal. Live lobsters in any size you want, cooked to order at prices that are much more normal than you're used to seeing on Nantucket (available without the dinner platter extras). Steamers by the bag, with drawn butter and lemon. Fried whole belly clams and other seafood, done perfectly. Frying is a skill, and these guys do it right. Clean oil at the perfect temperature delivers seafood and even french fries that are crisp and not greasy at all. read more

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I've heard massively good things about Sayle's from my friends who live in the island, year round. Well, thing is, it's a take out place. They do have a couple of tables outside, but it was kind of a cool and windy day and not enjoyable to be sitting out. Darn shame. Seafood was alive in tanks. Everything was very fresh. Prices very reasonable. Too bad they do not have a real eating area, not a restaurant, but a place where you can sit, use utensils, and enjoy. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem! Located a little outside of town, this spot is basically seafood heaven! This isn't an upscale restaurant--it's literally a seafood market where they cook your food, and you can enjoy it on the patio or take it to go. I noticed a lot of locals and frequent visitors getting their food to take out, which says a lot! But boy, their food is GOOD! The lobster was fresh, and the prices were very reasonable. And the clam chowder... OMG, that was the winner! It was so creamy and loaded with clams. Honestly, I barely noticed any potatoes in it. If you're in Nantucket, definitely stop by this small local spot. You won't regret it! Plus, everyone at Sayle's was very, very, very friendly! read more

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Sayle's is my new seafood obsession. Mostly because I love having an easy access to a fish sandwich. There's a place to park, I can walk in, order a fried fish sandwich, look at some lobsters in a tank for ten minutes (the best part) and be out the door with a hot n ready fried fish sandwich in my hands. On my last visit, the woman at the counter was so happy. I was already happy because I was getting a fried fish sandwich. And then I was feeding off of her energy, and I was just having such a great moment in Sayle's Seafood! Now, I could sit in and eat here and bask in their fishy glory since there are tables, but I have yet to do so. I also love the view of the harbor from the front porch and that it's tucked down that little street and the vibe is so island that it contributes to the over-romanticism of Nantucket that happens in my mind but that's okay. The fish sandwich was really good. The time before that, I ordered the clam strips side, which was a lot smaller than I believed it was going to be. They were small individual pieces and fried well-done, while I do prefer a softer crunch. Next time, I will order the clam strip platter which comes with accoutrements. I also had their clam chowder, which I also thought was pretty good. I will be back for more seafood, and I hope that it is soon! read more

We had the 1.5-pound lobster dinner, which came with clam chowder, red potatoes, corn on the cob, and a side of butter for dipping. We sat on the deck, and the staff was so sweet--they literally took the lobster straight from the tank to the back to steam it. They even cracked it for us! It was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. Such a great price for the quality and freshness! read more

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Sayle's is off the beaten path and the place to get your seafood! It's a cute, small store with a small but nicely curated selection of seafood. It's incredibly fresh. We were in and out very quickly on an early summer weekday afternoon. If you're preparing a seafood meal at home, you need to go to Sayle's. read more

Love this place! Great local seafood highly recommend if you are in town. You can get lobster and clam bakes to go. read more

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Got off the ferry and walked past all the crazy tourist area and straight here for a big birthday lunch for the wife. There are like 5 tables on the front deck. Its a little place. Its a seafood market that does takeout. We ordered a 1 1/2lb and 2 1/2 lb lobster platter. Came with corn, taters, and chowder. It was SO GOOD. Lobsters were cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed it. Everyone was so nice. TONS of people were getting take out and quite a few ate while we were there. read more

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Wow this place is legit! It's pretty much a seafood market and they have a few tables on their patio outside. We did a beach picnic on a recent vacation and I had read about this place being good for their lobster roll and clam chowder. They have huge lobsters in the tanks! It's really easy to order online. We got some lobster rolls which came on a round bun. They were pretty good. I love their seafood platter which comes with fries and clam chowder so I certainly recommend that as you get a bit of everything. The portions are pretty good as well. I'd say I wasn't the most impressed with their clam chowder it was decent but nothing to ride home about. Overall this is a great place to get take out if you want some lobster rolls and fried seafood. They have a great menu selection. read more

Went for a casual lunch & this place was awesome! The clam chowder was really good and so were the bay scallops. I wouldn't get the crab cakes again (maybe would do the fried shrimp instead?). But overall great! Fast, easy and tasty! read more

Sayle's Seafood - Crab cakes, clam chowder, bay scallops. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Had I visited SAYLE'S SEAFOOD on my first day here in Nantucket, I would have been visited EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. OF. MY. STAY. The LOBSTER DINNER came with a whole steamed lobster (your choice of lobster size), some tasty new potatoes, corn on the cob, clarified butter and lemon wedges. The FRIED CALAMARI are so crispy and tasty. The CLAM CHOWDER had a lot of clam pieces. The RAW SHUCKED OYSTERS were local and suuu-weeet. There are a handful of tables with chairs outside for you to enjoy your meal. The workers know their stuff, are nice, super friendly, and are "on it". When I came back in to see if my food was ready, the cashier remembered exactly what I ordered and yelled towards the kitchen in the back to hand me my *whatever dish was ready*. read more

Sayle's Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

One of the best places I ate at on the island. This place is a seafood market and serves a lot of the restaurants. They also have a kitchen and I enjoyed some fantastic clam chowder as well as a fried oyster sandwich. These were really good. The sandwich came with a bag of cape cod chips. The soup came with Westminster oyster cracker. Also got some steamed little neck clams with butter. Prices are perhaps the cheapest on the island. ($6 chowder and $19 fried clam sandwich, steamed clams were $12.95) Staff is friendly. There's about 3 tables outside on their deck with maybe 6-8 seats for those who wish to eat there. Wait time wasn't bad at all - maybe 10 minutes. It was not a far walk from the main drag. Would definitely come back again. read more

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I LOVE FRIED scallops!!! - you see fried clams everywhere - but fried scallops are much more rare. I asked my "born on Nantucket friend" where I should indulge in this delicacy, and this place was her recommendation. There is only a few tables outside and this place is tucked away close to downtown (walkable) but nothing you would ever stumble upon if you didn't know it existed. I kinda made a tactical error and ordered way more than I could eat. A fried scallop dinner (substituted onion rings for fries - pro move!) It comes with a ton of scallops, onion rings, coleslaw, AND a whole cup of chowder - which I gave to the table next to me - they were thrilled! Even then - I could only finish half my meal. I should have ordered the appetizer portion. All in all - for Nantucket - it was a pretty reasonable price. NOTE- these were the Nantucket scallops - much smaller than normal scallops and sweeter. It was a very rich meal. read more

Sayle's Seafood - Menu Sept 2023 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Get their lobster dinner!! This is very much a fish market in that you can buy shellfish and filets but they also sell seafood like lobsters, fried clams, etc. they also have lobster dinners by the 1.25, 1.5, 2.25, and 2.5 pound increments as well as calm chowder, potatoes, and corn, and melted butter. They all come to go but they do have outdoor tables so you can eat outside weather and space permitting. I ordered the 1.25 pound lobster dinner, planning to eat at their tables but then it started to downpour so i took it back to my hotel. They wrapped it very tightly so it was still warm when I opened it about 15 minutes after leaving the restaurant. The lobster comes pre-cracked so getting 90% of it out is really easy, but if you have crackers, I'd bring them to get out the last bit. The lobster is so sweet, buttery, and delicious. the clam chowder was a little bland and fishy, but a nice touch, especially for the price of the meal. The potatoes were perfectly cooked but a little bland (the butter and salt helped). The corn was overcooked but who's eating the corn anyway? The star was the lobster and it was amazing. Sayle's is about a 10 min walk from downtown but it's absolutely worth it for the views (on a clear day you can look on the bay), the kind service, and amazing lobster dinner for an excellent price. read more

Sayle's Seafood - Lobster Dinner (1 1/4 lb) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Not the lobster roll you would expect, in any way other than lobster. Fresh seafood, absolutely. Friendly service definitely. Lobster roll served on a cold round roll with I'm guessing Jamaican spices mixed into the lobster, that was not expected or what I asked for. I'm not saying it didn't taste good, but a New England-Nantucket lobster roll comes on a butter grilled Frankfurter style hotdog roll and definitely isn't spiced like it came from the Caribbean. Not a redo. read more

Sayle's Seafood - That is not a Lobster roll, sorry - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

This is exactly what I was looking for coming to cape cod! Honest to goodness fish monger who serves fresh! Kitchen opens at 11, store at 10. I got here at 10:40 but took my order. Super easy to walk here from docks. Got the 1.5 pound lobster dinner. So much better here! read more

Sayle's Seafood - Tables on patio - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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I LOVE sayles. Some of the best chowder on island, and the most reasonably priced lobster dinners. We've been grabbing beach picnic food there (fried clams, boiled lobsters, chowder, etc) for years. It's great! read more

What an awesome outing!! The lobsters were fresh and feisty! The ladies offering them up were fun and friendly. They even held up a HUGE lobster for us to photograph. We took home several live lobsters and had a great meal read more

Sayle's Seafood - Lobsters dinner thanks to Sayles! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

We were recommended this spot by a deli in the Main Street area because they didn't have a lobster roll. They said if we were up for the walk, it's where all the locals go. So we figured if the calories we were about to consume, we should put the work on with the walk. When you walk in it is more so of a fish market. There are a couple of plastic chairs and tables on the walkway if you are wanting to eat there. This is where we ate too. So like I said, you walk in and you will see all types of seafood in the glass coolers and then they also have a paper menu they will hand you if you want a sandwich. We ordered two lobster rolls and two waters. The price was $80 for the order. There was plenty of lobster. It was chopped in tiny pieces vs traditional chunks and they offer a bag of chips. The walk over was easy, a little far but was nice to see the area while walking over. read more

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A solid and easy access spot to get those lobster/clam bake/fried fish dinners you oh so want, when on Nantucket. You can call it in and take it to go, or you can dine on the few tables on their deck (although not the most scenic). You can also get some raw fish to grill/cook yourself. We went with the clambake which ends up giving you the clams/steamers at half off, if you're getting the lobster dinner, anyway. The bake comes with 1.25 lb lobster, 1/2 lb steamers, 1/2 lb mussels, potatoes and corn and chowder. While everything is solid, you're there more for the ease. They definitely run on island time, and you'll have a bit of wait after their quoted time, so keep that in mind. The seafood is fresh, albeit by the time you get home, a bit overcooked. If you're not interested in cooking your own crustacean, Sayles is a great spot with a menu for everyone. read more

2 words: fried scallops. We were in Nantucket last April and were a little scared we wouldn't get the full island experience during the off season. But Sayle's gave us that New England seafood shack vibe we wanted and we found ourselves eating there twice in 2 days. The platters were abundant with food and the clam chowder was perfectly comforting for the dampness of early spring. We loved getting our food to go and dining by the water. This is Nantucket so be prepared to $pend but know that you'll leave with a full belly and a smile on your face! read more

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What a great lobster dinner!!! Placed our order ahead of time. Ready for pickup when we arrived. Had a fried clam dinner with fresh, tender clams. We also had 3 lobster dinners with delicious clam chowder, tasty lobster, steamed potatoes and sweet corn. Prices were reasonable for fully cooked dinners. Such a great way to enjoy lobster to go in Nantucket. read more

Sayle's Seafood - Take out Lobster Dinner (1 1/4 lb) for 3 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Awesome seafood place. We got the seafood platter. It was fantastic. Comes with clam chowder. The only drawback was that it had bay scallops vs. sea scallops. Would recommend this little gem to anyone coming to the island. read more

Sayle's Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

For the price and area, I was hoping for a better meal. The clam bake was sold out so we did lobster dinners. The lobster was fine, the corn was good but the potatoes were soggy and the butter was unsalted and didn't go well with the lobster. The chowder was ok. Nothing to write home about. I would give this place a try again but I would seek out another place first. read more

I don't normally rate places but this food was horrible . I ordered a lobster roll and it was by far the worst lobster roll I have ever had. Fried clams were just okay I would never go back. read more

Got fried bay scallop rolls twice the week I was in island in February. The scallops are juicy, sweet and fried properly. There's a little of them served on a soft toasted hamburger style bun with tartar sauce and a bag of chips on the side. I did get a side of cole slaw the second time. A full dinner would have been too much - scallops, fries, cup of chowder and cole slaw. There is no inside seating available and it was raining hard so no outdoor seating was possible. Plus it was close to freezing outside. It's simple, quick easy and very good. Order ahead to save time. What more could I ask for? read more

Best fresh seafood on the island - got the lobster, shrimp, calamari, scallops, steamers. All were cooked perfectly. The ladies there are so friendly and welcoming. read more

What a great meal at a great price. We knew when ordering that it was not a fancy place so planned to order 2 lobster dinners to go. The 1.5 lb lobster, clam chowder, corn and potatoes were all cooked perfectly and were plentiful for the reasonable price of $49. When my husband went to pick it up, they were about 10 minutes behind so sent him out a complimentary fried clam order. He was in heaven. We wished we found this place on our first night or we would have gone back. read more

We had the best experience at this off the beaten path place! The service was extremely friendly and welcoming! It's very low key and obviously frequented by the locals! I'm so glad we decided to give them a try! It's a walk from the center of town but worth it! We had lobster , corn, potatoes and clam chowder. It was all amazing and fairly inexpensive! We both ate for about $65. They do not offer indoor dining as it is also a seafood market. They do however offer outdoor dining! It's casual and first come first serve for seating. Everything was fresh and amazing! We highly recommend trying this place. It was definitely one of our favorite meals while on the island! read more

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Fresh seafood and polite service! Priced fairly which is hard to find around this area

A few friends and I ordered shrimp, clam and fish diners at Sayle's. The spot is part raw market, part takeout stand sitting right on the bay. Expect to wait for your food during summer as they are inundated with pick up orders. The staff was transparent and lets you know beforehand when to expect your food. The fried seafood was good but not spectacular. I found the batter overbearing, masking the flavor of the fish due to the slightly overcooked exterior. The oysters were very good. Nice smooth texture, medium salinity, slight hint of sweetness at the outset (skip the side sauce). Clearly most of their business comes from bulk lobster bake orders and raw fish sales. If you do visit that's your best bet. The location is ideal, right on Nantucket bay but there are better fried seafood options. read more

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Sayles is THE place. This is the fish shack locals and tourists alike will rave about. The seafood is so fresh, you can't beat it. If picking for home, our go-to is the lobster dinners (comes with corn, chowder, and steamed red potatoes), and we add a side of little necks. If wandering in for lunch, the lobster salad roll and fried clams will knock your socks off! Small seating area outside, no frills = perfect. Our suggestion, grab to go and then enjoy by the water! Staff is friendly. Worth the $$$$. read more

Sayle's Seafood - Little necks straight from heaven - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Are you looking to get away from the expensive tourist traps and willing to walk a few blocks to get great seafood at good prices? Then Sayle's is the place. We took a chance based on other reviews and walked down to it. Not only is the walk beautiful but has views of the ocean that you can stop at. The seafood market itself has several tables outside and on their porch. You walk in and order at the counter. The cashier was really sweet and helpful. The clam chowder and shrimp cocktail were amazing. My husband made the best choice. He got the fried fish platter and it was so flavorful and fresh. We couldn't believe the portion size. He got 4 large pieces of fish. This plate should definitely be shared. It comes with a large order of fries and a bowl of clam chowder. read more

Sayle's Seafood - Shrimp Cocktail and Fried Fish plate (has 4 pieces of fish!!) - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

We ordered scallops and paid next shipping by 3PM! They clearly lied and didn't provide the shipping we paid for because it's slated for delivery by tonight which is regular next day! read more

We arrived in Nantucket on a Friday evening ready for lobster. We looked at several restaurants and my husband selected this one. So glad he did - very Nantucket feel and great seafood. We ordered lobster which came with their delicious clam chowder. We sat on the porch overlooking the harbor with the smell of sea salt & brine in the air and boats drifting. BTW, this place is BYOB, as are many restaurants on the island. Just ask beforehand. I only give them 4 stars due to lack of communication - our order was 'lost' for 45 minutes. When we brought it to their attention, the food was prepared within minutes. Similar communication& delivery issue among front & kitchen the second time we went. Really good seafood for porch or carry out! read more

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The best chowda , and the bay scallops were fresh and very yummy so if your traveling to Nantucket it's a definite stop try nice front porch to eat read more

If you want some great seafood at very reasonable prices and to get away from the crowds near the dock, come here. It's a 15 minute walk from ferries, and well worth it. You order at the counter and they have several outdoor tables. Lobster roll is only available the chilled style, not hot, but it was great and not too much Mayo. Fries were thick and hot and crispy. read more

Best fish and fries along with friendly staff. Outdoor seating extends the friendly vibe of talking to other customers. My family and I have been enjoying this great place for many years. Never been disappointed with the fresh fish. read more

This looks to be a great seafood market. We ordered some lunch and ate it right on their deck. Scallops roll was delicious and I also loved the clam chowder ! read more

Sayle's Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Fried bay scallop roll was the bomb. My son got a chicken tenders meal with slaw, fries and a cup of chowder. It could have fed 4 adults. Great prices and very friendly staff. The fresh seafood looked amazing, too read more