ANOTHER FANTASTIC VISIT TO STRAIGHT WHARF RESTAURANT (bar grill side of course). We had the crostini for an appetizer and it was one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted. On the flip side, we did not enjoy the SWR popcorn. It was rather wet and made for a weird gastronomic experience. But the crostini was just so so good that I am overlooking the popcorn. For my main, I had the salmon which was very delicious. Whatever magical sauces they serve it on were so good, and the salmon so tender, and the cranberries a great addition to the flavor profile- I was wowed! My boyfriend had the eggplant pasta and he really loved that. My visit this time was definitely a lot more quiet than when I went in the summer. Less people, music not as loud but audible. Overall, quite nice for a date night! I can't wait to come back... hopefully before the season ends! read more

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Straight Wharf is staying its course. My most recent visit was solid, but I don't necessarily thinks warrants 5 stars. The $90 prix fixe includes an app and an entree - pricey. The Buffalo fried fish app the waitress recommended wasn't my favorite and doesn't seem to be a dish that should be on the menu. It def felt like TGIFridays met Nantucket but not in a good way. Literally a deep fried block of fish smothered in buffalo sauce served on like a whipped blue cheese spread. Honestly, I think it was trying to elevate Buffalo when Buffalo can't be elevated. The fish entree I had was fine. Nothing out of this world. Actually quite unmemorable. Overall, $90 for 2 dishes that were fine, the app being even on a don't order suggestion, is a little jarring. Service and ambiance was great. I love the comp bread and little dip amuse bouche. Overall, fine. I think I ordered wrong, but I do think there are some better value and more exciting food happening at other places. read more

This review is for their takeaway side. Based on what I saw, I really want to check out the restaurant next summer!! I got their smoked scallops and they were the BEST EVER! First of all, I don't often see smoked scallops in the Bay Area, and when I've had Not exaggerating when I say these were amazing and couldn't be much better. Perfectly smoked with just a hint of smokiness (not overpowering at all). Also tasted super fresh!!! (Too Their selection of raw seafood all looked really good. There's also a small area where you can purchase some cute items, including olive oils, books, baseball caps, etc. Workers were helpful, even though they were pretty packed. read more

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Walk-ins only. I arrived on a Sunday around noon with 13 parties ahead of me and was quoted a 45 minute wait but was pleasantly surprised to be seated within 25 minutes. The blackened swordfish sandwich was the standout and one of the best meals I had on Nantucket. I'm usually not a fan of coleslaw but theirs had a bit of an Asian inspired twist that was absolutely delicious. The house-made chips which my server highly recommended paired perfectly with the sandwich. Very friendly service, great food and well worth the wait. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Nantucket. read more

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straight wharf bar grill is my favorite dining spot on Nantucket. Come for apps and dessert or dinner and dessert and its near impossible that you'll leave disappointed. Note the common theme...the desserts are spectacular; the 2024 strawberry shortcake posset is (still) one of the most memorable things I ate last year. It is essential that you head over early, they open at 5:30, because once the seats fill up you're going to be waiting a long time. Additionally, if you sit on the patio the people watching is 10/10 thanks to the Gazebo and folks coming and going to the ferry. read more

Straight Wharf Restaurant - Clockwise from the top - salmon, tuna special, and steak. All the accompaniments were fresh and delicious - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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One of my favorite restaurants on Nantucket! Their pre-fix menu is full of great options - I shared a NY strip and a Salmon dish with my partner and we loved both so much. Cooked to perfection and the of course they use high quality meat and fish (at a fair price for what you get). Great spot for a night out with friends and loved ones, highly recommend. read more

We heard a lot of hype about this place. They don't take reservations and there is a line down the street. We showed up when they opened and was seated quickly. The service is attentive and the food comes timely. The swordfish was cooked beautifully. We did feel in need more seasoning but the charred grill flavor is pronounced. The whipped feta was delicious the pillow bread and ztar spices were foward and matched the salty, creamy dip. The bluefish was good. I thought it could use more smoke and salt because the parmesan crackers overpowered it. Just eat it with the table bread which is nice and fluffy. read more

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Used to Love this restaurant but this last time, the food was only grade B and the server was borderline abusive. Not a good experience. We won't be running back. Desserts were the highlight. Too pricey to be treated so poorly. Ambiance lovely as we remembered. read more

Salmon crudo was quite good, 4/5, starting to impress and bring hope. Halibut on a bed of white beans arrived with a tasty, promising first bite that faded from memory as the delicate lemony finish faded into the dominant beans, becoming bland at best. Chewing through fibrous asparagus in the dish added little benefit; their bitterness mangled my palate. Other than that, it was pretty good, but at this price point only mediocre. read more

Service was good. The chowder and food overall was below average for cape cod and very pricey.

We had an absolutely terrible experience! Our waitress was exceptionally rude from the moment we were seated. Next level rude. We actually laughed out loud and just assumed she was having a horrible night. I have never felt more unwelcome. We arrived on time. We were polite, not demanding. Ordered nice cocktails and wine, etc. I cannot recommend this place. I would never ever go back. There are too many nice restaurants on island from which too choose. read more

All very good! If you like lobster - this is your place. Incredible lobster appetizers and fantastic lobster rolls. That's all I can say! Lobster!! Great service staff, great prices, and delicious lobster! Right on the harbor, great view of the boats. No negatives whatsoever! read more

The food is great. Just know you will wait at a minimum 30 minutes past your reservation time. And they are doing you the favor to finally seat you. I've played their game for 25+ years. Tonight was the last time. There are plenty of other fabulous restaurants to go to in Nantucket that honor your reservation time. The Pearl, La Languedoc, The Galley, Ships Inn, Toppers..... Never once have they offered to buy us a drink, a desert... nothing. I guess since my family won't be returning that is one less reservation they will have to over book. read more

Candlelight dinner so it's pretty dark. Beautiful restaurant, food and service were good. Not our favorite menu but worth the experience. read more

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Been eating here over 20 years and notwithstanding great food and service, their front of house has kept my party waiting about 90% of my visits for not less than 15 and many times 30 minutes past my reservation time. I'm done! Ships Inn doesn't do this! Languedoc doesn't do this. Lola doesn't do this. There are too many great restaurants on this island who DO know how to manage their bookings -- they'll get my $ and loyalty going forward. Sadly Straight Wharf gets away with treating its customers so consistently horribly. read more

We had a reservation for 8:30, but were not seated until closer to 9:10, which was a little disappointing. Thankfully, the service and food made up for the wait. Our server was knowledgeable and kind. The food was amazing, and my entire family has been talking about how great it was since we left! While it was a little loud, it was still beautiful and intimate. They were able to accommodate some of our picky eaters with ease. We will definitely be back! read more

Straight Wharf Restaurant - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Day trip from Provincetown, MA -- jumped the Hy-Line ferry from Hyannis to Nantucket and steps off the boat stumbled into this GEM. Bounty of seafood and fresh fish and sandwiches--- we had the lobster roll and fried fish sandwich. With onion rings and fries -- light, crisp -- fresh -- complements with the Peyrassol rosé. Staff and service were friendly and wonderful! Will be back and highly recommend! read more

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Horrible Treatment by staff & Ms Hannah I was towed by the hostess. It would be a 30 minute wait after 30 minutes I inquired about the wait time she said it would be an additional 30 minutes. I was upset and frustrated because I could've gotten seated at another restaurant within that time. After we were finally seated, the waitress apparently didn't know the difference between distilled and bottled water. She insisted the water was filtered. I explained I wanted bottle water. She then attempted to discuss with hostess and Ms Hannah the issue. Then Ms Hannah came over and asked if there was a problem. I explain the wait time situation and then the disagreement over distilled water and filtered water. She was rude, very unprofessional and went back to the staff and started talking about me and my fiancé. it was very obvious they looking at us and pointing while discussing. That was very unprofessional of her as a manager. I was completely humiliated. My fiancé and I decided to walk out of the restaurant. Just because this was Nantucket doesn't give you the right to feel you are entitled or above other people. Our money is just as good as anybody else. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone because of the treatment we received. read more

We had a beautiful meal here. Presentation, flavor, service and ambiance were all excellent, and we appreciated the flexibility of their fixe prix menu where you could choose appetizer or meal portions for both starters and entrees (sometimes with supplemental pricing). We were also pleased with the gorgeous view from the back patio. We hadn't even requested outdoor seating and were delighted to see a rainbow appear during dessert. Although I have no negative comments at all, this is a case of expectation vs. reality. I expected to be over-the-moon with this special dinner, but will reluctantly admit that nothing especially stood out as very memorable. We enjoyed the food very much while we were there, but it just didn't make the lasting impression I need for 5 stars. read more

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This wasn't my favorite even though the service was fabulous and the ambiance (we sat on the porch) was lovely. The food I thought was just ok - some standouts (even though their menu is pretty seasonal) the oyster app, the seafood pasta app and their house made blue fish dip. read more

So glad my sister and I decided to dine here during our recent visit to Nantucket! We were wandering around town at dinner time and thought the outdoor seating area looked cute, so we grabbed a table and enjoyed the beautiful evening outside. I love mango, so I went with the It Takes Two to Mango cocktail ($20). This cocktail with a kick includes ghost tequila, Chinola Mango, Casamigos jalapeno, Cointreau, tajin and lime. It was both tasty and pretty! I'm glad it wasn't any spicer, but if you enjoy a "medium" level of spice this cocktail is for you. They don't have a vegan entree, so I asked our server if the chef could whip something up. The answer was yes! I ended up enjoying a beautiful (and flavorful) cauliflower steak. I normally don't get super excited about cauliflower steaks, as they usually aren't cooked long enough, but this one was perfect. Thank you! My sister ordered the salmon and seemed to enjoy her dish too. We had a side of bread (a modest portion), and asked for a refill at the end of dinner to round out the meal. Service was pretty good, no complaints there. Prices were as expected for Nantucket. I'd happily come back if I ever visit again! read more

Very unique dishes and delicious flavors. I enjoyed the clam bake and steak with roasted peaches and cherries. The service was great and the place was a little dim and too warm. Unfortunately, we were in the corner and no fan support. It was a warm night and the air stagnant. My friend enjoyed the famous dessert, he loved it. read more

Great restaurant in Nantucket! Super close to the ferry but you don't feel like you are because the vibes are amazing! My group didn't have a reservation but they were able to seat us in under 10 minutes outside. Super accommodating, we were a group of 7. They brought out amazing fresh bread and olive oil and the meals were great too! Definitely recommend the steak with summer corn salad, swordfish kebabs, and chicken pasta! read more

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Very romantic vibes both in the restaurant and out on the patio. Candlelight and cozy. Had it not been cloudy we would have had one hell of a view from the patio. The servers and staff were hard working and attentive. Our server made recommendations was knowledgeable and added value to our experience ( I would shout them out but can't recall their name.) It is a two course pre-fix. My husband doesn't eat seafood so there was less for him to choose from, but still options for chicken and steak. His steak wasn't the medium rare he ordered but not worth it to send back in. We tried two desserts, one was the carrot cake which was not an actual carrot cake. It wasn't my favorite, the other I don't remember a month later. All in all an enjoyable meal for a special occasion. read more

Stygian gloom NO SERIOUSLY EVEN WITH PHONE LIGHT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO READ MENU- crammed a table in amongst other crammed Tables when There was actually room- waiter aggressively friendly and wouldn't let us look at menu in Stygian Gloom because constantly hurried Food great wine great dessert great NEVER GOING BACK read more

Stellar service & food! The watermelon gazpacho was phenomenal! Freshest seafood dishes and amazing desserts. Highly recommend!

We had dinner for 8 in celebration of my father's 93rd birthday tonight. I spent over $1,800 for it. The restaurant did some things reasonably well and unfortunately did some things very, very poorly. My parents arrived shortly before us, 5 minutes before the restaurant officially opened at 5:30. The hostess asked them to leave and wait outside until the restaurant officially opened. They made a 93 year old man and 81 year old woman leave the fully-staffed restaurant and wait outside until the clock officially struck 5:30. Seriously. When we were seated (at 5:31, to be precise) we had a table jammed in a corner of the restaurant. That was fine. But the table was backed up to a large free-standing air conditioning unit that had a fan perched on top of it. It was 6 inches from the back of our chairs. The AC unit and fan blew very loud and freezing cold at our backs. When I asked the hostess for another table, she said we could manually turn the unit off if we wanted. She said they had nothing else to offer us, got annoyed, and then said she was leaving the wine and cocktail menus at the table and just walked away as we all stood there waiting for either a hand or another option. We spent the rest of the meal alternating between getting blasted by a large AC unit essentially sitting at our table, or manually turning it off and being very hot (even though it was only 70 degrees outside). It was just a poor and inhospitable experience for a restaurant that bills itself as classy. The restaurant was not a total bust. It is beautiful in some respects. Very classic looking and pretty overall, if you are not sitting where we were. The food is fairly good -- not great by any means, but good enough to make a nice experience. The wine list is thoughtfully done and has lots of great stuff. As someone who appreciates wine (and ordered expensive wine to celebrate my Dad even though I was seriously annoyed at the restaurant), I liked that. But ultimately, the restaurant did not treat us with warmth, hospitality or grace. And that is a fundamental failure. We won't be back. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Straight Wharf. Very warm and friendly staff, great overall service. The food was imaginative, fresh, and, well, just fabulous. Looking forward to my next experience there!! read more

Outstanding lunch today. Great food, wonderful service and option to dine in or outside. Too warm for us so we sat inside and had the fish sandwich with fries and the tuna poke bowl. Both were excellent and the service was spot on. read more

Our visit started rough. I had made a reservation via Open Table and requested a window table on the reservation. We arrived early to a basically empty restaurant, except for two tables, yet were going to be seated next to the bathroom. Why do some restaurants put you in a crappy table when better tables are available? We politely asked for the window table and they were enthusiastically nice about seating us there. Just not sure why we had to ask (we also asked if we could sit on the patio, as it was basically empty and were told no, that they had reservations already - but I doubt that was the case when table sat empty during our time dining). After cocktails (reasonably priced and delicious), we started with the two course fixed price menu. I started with beef tartare. It was very good. My wife started with the soup and it was delicious!!! For dinner, my wife had the spiced Halibut and I had the Salmon. Unfortunately, the Halibut was just too salty. The fish itself was very fresh and cooked perfectly tender. She enjoyed it when she cut off the spiced topping. My Salmon was probably the best tasting Salmon dish I had ever had - anywhere. When asked how our meal was my wife mentioned the fish was just too salty for her, but she worked around it. They could not have been nicer and more apologetic. They immediately took the fish off the bill. The manager also came by. I have not seen a restaurant handle and issue so well and put the customer first. They certainly earned our loyalty and we will be back next time in Nantucket. read more

Probably my fave meal in Nantucket! They have a 2 course prix fixe menu for ~$80. To start, we got the salmon crudo and the clambake. The clambake is a must order, they give so much seafood (giant lobster claw!) and it's super fresh. The salmon was also ready good, great mix of flavors. The crusted fish was actually my favorite dish of the night, it was lightly crusted and perfectly cooked. I don't normally like beans but the whole combination was a delight for my taste buds. The seared scallops were also very good, perfectly seared and gigantic. Do not skip on the dessert either - their galette is amazing! read more

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Ate here over Figawi, 4 of us, the Crab spaghetti pasta was outstanding and easily the best dish of the evening. 2 of us got the Salmon with some sort or "hummus" and odd tangy barbecue style sauce on top. The salmon was quite very over cooked and dry, the sauce and mush underneath were odd tasting and off putting at best. Service was quite good for a terribly busy night. The place was packed and loud, but not offensively so. For roughly $200 per person, I hesitate to recommend it. The crab pasta was outstanding! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Straight Wharf Fish. Our server Hannah was wonderful and made the whole experience perfect! Lobster Roll and Fish Tacos were fantastic! read more

Food service ambience outstanding highly recommend. I'd say best restaurant in Nantucket

TLDR: great restaurant with views of the harbour. Atmosphere: I've been here twice now, each time the food has been great. This time I tried their pasta dish and the pasta was so fresh and the texture was melt in your mouth. Pro tip: they have a wonderful sommelier that has curated a great wine list. Take advantage of that and ask your waiter for pairings for your entree. read more

Straight Wharf Restaurant - House Made Tagliatelle - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

It's always amazing at Straight Wharf. The food, the service and the wine list all always A+++

Straight wharf used to be so wonderful . I have been coming here for 30 years... the ambiance is still beautiful . The food is still good but not out of this world, and the service is non existent . We had to ask multiple times for basics. I feel that because it is Nantucket everyone is so blasé - well just another dinner who cares there is another right behind this one.. it is sad.. this used to be my favorite restaurant on the island . read more

Dinner tonight was nice but way overpriced. My coffee was thick with grounds and when I asked for fresh, pretty sure the manager just brought back the same pot. Yuck. Our server was ok. Just ok, not what I would expect in a fine dining restaurant. Don't think we will return read more

Great views of the harbor, wonderful service, enjoyable company and an outdoor patio that extends to the sidewalk to provide extra table space during COVID times. First meal out on the island and everything was made to perfection. I ordered the salmon crudo to start and the local dayboat scallops as my main entree. Clean plate club all the way! read more

Straight Wharf Restaurant - Local Dayboat Scallops - New American Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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This ended up being our favorite meal on the island on our recent trip to Nantucket. The expanded COVID-era outdoor seating allows for some amazing views of the harbor from the dock. Prix fixe menu - two courses for $75. We started with the salmon crudo and nectarine panzanella (huge) - both were delicious and beautifully plated. Second course we did the ribeye and the scallops which both hit the mark. Closed out with the peach and blueberry galette which came recommended - amazing with the ginger ice cream. Pretty extensive wine list and great cocktails. A+, an amazing night! read more

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