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Sconset Cafe

3.3 (19 reviews)
PriceyFrench, Diners
Open 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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3 years ago

Had our annual summer dinner with my family and the Food / Service was awesome. Thanks to the staff at Sconset Cafe - you rocked it....

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11 years ago

Food was good but way over priced for the small portions. Par for the course on this island.

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11 years ago

Very uncool to buy all the corn from the Bartlett's truck and then, when asked nicely, refuse to part with even two ears.

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It's not easy to get a dinner reservation in Nantucket during the summer, so we didn't have a lot of options.

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Le Languedoc Inn & Restaurant - Cheese Soufflé

Le Languedoc Inn & Restaurant

(60 reviews)

$$$

I was taken here for my birthday and unfortunately for me it was a big miss…read more .Look at the menu in advance. The restaurant website has a mostly up to date menu, which apparently doesn't change much. Not a single veg main. I lean pescatarian and try to eat healthy and there was nothing. Think cheeseburger, steak frites, sweetbreads, boudin sausage, tempura softshell crabs, swordfish. There was a roast lobster for $75 but too pricey, and no idea if I would have liked it. Pretty sure that I would prefer a lobster roll at Walter's. They have a foie gras app. We all ordered the beet salad, and it was the only time I can remember not enjoying that usually delicious choice. No one enjoyed it. It is served kind of like steak tartare, finely minced beets that were very difficult to eat without making a mess. I really tried and still got a small stain on my white shirt. I love most beet salads. It did not have any cheese, I think it is often served with goat cheese. It did have beautiful, unusual salad leaves on the side. It was bland and other than being healthy, not much to recommend it. There wasn't a single main course that appealed to me. It's not a large selection, 8 choices. Usually I can find things easily so this was not par for the course. I asked if there was a veg main. Our server came back and said the chef could make a risotto. There was a "BLT risotto" on the vegetable sides, and I love BLTs but I don't like risotto so I ordered the fluke which he said came with a Dijon vinaigrette. I had been thinking of just ordering two vegetable sides, but I knew it would make my parents uncomfortable if I didn't get a main, my mistake. I asked the waiter if the fluke came with vegetables, he said yes, zucchini. Well, I would say there is about maximum 1/2 ounce of zucchini, kind of shredded underneath the fish. Unfortunately, imo Dijon vinaigrette on fish is not good. .Seems mains are essentially served without vegetables. One of those restaurants with pricey mains where you need to order sides as extras. I hesitated to order dessert since I had struck out two for two, but ordered the chocolate pot de crème. It was pretty good. Overall though, the experience was not enjoyable, service wasn't attentive or friendly, but for me, the food was the biggest problem. The others got steak frites, it looked good, cooked to order and with a Bernaise sauce. I am not picky and am generally happy with both menus and meals. I like French food, but this menu was just not good for me and unfortunately, I truly did not enjoy the food or the overall experience.

Every once in awhile I wish I had an extra star to give. You know, reach up into the inky sky and…read moregrab one for those special places like LL Inn. I stumbled onto this place by pure coincidence. A couple on the street suggested late one evening and demanded - yes demanded I sit at the bar. What a stroke of luck! I ambled through the side entrance and down steep stairs to the sounds of conversation and laughter and of those smells of wonderful meals past and present. I was fortunate to be seated at the bar - the hostess checked with the chef - and I joined a bunch of regulars. I had no idea what I was in for. Really, no clue! Our bartender John is a wonderful host. He served me a drink, kept my water glass full, and made the menu easy to navigate. He recommended the specials, warm mushroom salad and the lamb stew - both exquisite! My dear readers I am at a loss to describe all the flavors swirling in my mouth from these magnificent dishes. And thank goodness for the delicious garlic infused bread with soft butter to soak up the sauces! Had to get every last drop. Desert? Seriously??!! With a hollow leg maybe. If D is your thing I suggest sharing and a salad and entree or come just for the dessert which is my plan. Now I only wish they serve breakfast... Enjoy!

PB Boulangerie & Bistro - Kouign Amann

PB Boulangerie & Bistro

(694 reviews)

$$

So sad to see the bakery close. While the bistro/restaurant will keep going and expand, the bakery…read morewas where it was at. Apparently, the owner wanted to re-focus on that part of the business. *shrug* I used to come here around opening and see a lengthy line. The croissants are some of the best in the area. The plain croissant is flaky and light. The ham & cheese croissant is more of a croque monsieur and it's a pretty substantial offering, full of cheese, ham, and béchamel sauce. The individual tarts (lemon, raspberry, etc.) and cakes are beautifully designed and are appropriately sweet. The tart crusts were legit. I'll miss coming here for pastries/desserts. Maybe I'll try the bistro when it opens, but now I've found a new spot on the Cape for French patisserie and viennoiserie items.

Everything is soooooo goood!! Took my buddy who was visiting to have the croque monsieur and again…read moreit was delicious! Crunchy creamy and oh soo rich. I love this! Along with a regular coffee that is bold & delicious. We split an almond croissant and we were moaning in delight!! I went back in to say thank you for the magnificent bites & the chef came out! It was a delight to meet, merci beaucoup & Au revoir! Also picked up an eclair filled with chocolate, rich and delicious. And the lemon tart which was sooo lemony tart indeed! Wow! Oh and a loaf of chocolate chip walnut holiday bread and a cheese batard oh and the pear tart!! We went nuts!! In heaven

Bleu - His Meat: (Medium)

Bleu

(353 reviews)

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Bleu never disappoints! Went with friends who had not yet been and they loved it as well. We all…read morehad fish, 3 has the salmon and I had the roasted Halibut of sweet pea pueee, pea sprouts and an incredible light butter sauce with segments of mandarins. Absolutely delicious, I even cleared my plate... and so did the other three that has the salmon. Dessert was a chocolate lava cake and crème brûlée - all very good. Note - it's a bit pricey, don't let the location throw you (it's in the Mashpee Commons outdoor shopping Mecca and highly recommend reservations! Bon apetit!

I have been here many times and have enjoyed it. The baccalau chowder is delicious, the cranberry…read morechicken croissant and salad was a delight and 9 times out of 10 it's a terrific experience but when it gets busy the meal I had yesterday points out the 1 time out of 10 can certainly be disappointing. I have had this herb crusted haddock with crispy potatoes, heirloom tomatoes and caper berries before and very much enjoyed it. We went in on a Saturday at 12:30 for my hubby's birthday and the charming bistro restaurant was filling up. I ordered my haddock and was so sorely disappointed. The haddock was hot but lacked any perceivable flavor of any herb at all. The parsley oil was certainly green but the parsley flavor was imperceptible. The haricots were too al dente as if not cooked at all and cold. The rest of the meal was not cold but not warm/hot either. Plus, my favorite part of the dish, the caper berries were missing. I say the berries were missing although there was one slice of a caper berry at the very end of my piece of haddock (see photo), so technically it had caper berry on it. Man, was that disappointing. Had we not been there for a special occasion, and since my husband was thoroughly enjoying his meal and the server was "deep in the woods" I did not send it back. My error I know, but there it is. Will I go back? Yes. My review here was strictly for the dish itself. Will I order this again, probably not but there are many other things that they serve there that are quite delicious. A swing and a miss this time but usually a winner.

Oran Mor - Black bass.

Oran Mor

(251 reviews)

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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!).

Pain D'Avignon

Pain D'Avignon

(567 reviews)

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I tried Pain D'Avignon because I was looking for something different and I haven't been to a…read morepatisserie for years. The interior is pretty basic, small tables and small chairs, so a person of substance such as myself didn't find the seating comfortable. I tried: - French onion soup: this should have been an easy win. I found the Gruyere cheese to be overly thick, and the broth to be heavy handed on the wine. - Steak tartare: this was a good dish. The beef was thin cut, smooth, and the egg was cooked just right so the yolk added richness that then got offset by the capers. Due to the richness, you may actually find that this could be all you need for a meal, despite it looking small. - Croque Madame: le sigh, what a failure this sandwich was. Over easy egg? Not today, over medium, so not much runny yolk but a thicker one. This is a gigantic salt bomb, in addition. They serve your water in tiny glasses and every bite led to downing an entire glass of water. It's good they were on top of refilling the glasses, but even then I finished a quarter of this before I couldn't take it any more. I did saunter over to the counter where they have a lot of good looking pastries, so we'll see if the ones I bought end up redeeming this place. As it stands, I can't recommend this establishment unless you'd like to try the tartare.

Hideous, over salted food with lousy service and an even worse customer service problem. Apparently…read moremy sister purchased a gift card from here, which not only didn't arrive to her but she was then given a non-existent email address to inquire about her order. This is YOUR responsibility guys. Seriously? You stole her money, and refused to help her track something you claimed to have sent. Shit establishment. One star is too kind.

Mooncussers Tavern - Steak frites and truffle fries.

Mooncussers Tavern

(254 reviews)

$$$

Service here was pretty good and consistent throughout the visit. I ordered the duck-fat infused…read moreburger, which was massive and absolutely delicious. It came with a generous amount of fries, making it a very filling meal. The burger was rich, juicy, and memorable. I also loved the interior decor, which has a picturesque Cape Cod-style charm.

I went to dinner with a group of eight people about 3 weeks ago, and truth be told, I don't quite…read moreremember the exact dish I ordered and ate, BUT I do have a photo. I also remember that, even though the waitress said it was her favorite as soon as I took a bite I could tell it was a dish I did not care for. I ate a few bites and left the rest. It was some kind of steak with a special preparation. I've looked at the restaurant menu but do not see it listed. It was a special for that evening. The restaurant had a nice Cape Cod feel to it, and it was crowded. There was a large party sitting near by and the acoustics being what they are, it was a little noisy but they left after a bit. The lighting was dim, but it was a pleasant evening and the service was great. They had a nice selection of wines. My friend had the Eggplant Vindaloo, which I had considered ordering and it was a huge serving. She took it back and ate it for several days. Another friend ordered and ate appetizers and loved the Maine Mussels Dijonnaise. I guess it was just my luck of the draw. I should have gone with my first idea and ordered the Eggplant. Or the Mussels. Despite being disappointed with my entree, it was a wonderful place to enjoy an evening with friends.

Sconset Cafe - french - Updated May 2026

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