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    The Gazebo

    3.0 (33 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE GAZEBO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mudslides

    Classic and must stop before the ferry ride home! Greatest Mudlslides and fun views. Grab a cocktail or two!

    Currently at the Lobster Trap, who, like the other 5+ restaurants we've been to, doesn't ask illegal questions about the service
    Megan H.

    Couldn't get a seat because the "manager" denied entry to our friend, who is a Navy veteran with PTSD, with a fully trained service dog. Our friends explained that the law requires the service animal to be granted full public access, and the manager continued to say only people with a disability may bring a dog in. This is discrimination and illegal. Even when questioned earlier today at another restaurant, a manager told their host of the law (when he said he had to double check with their manager), so it is not unknown to Nantucket. Don't recommend their business.

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    Cynthia E.

    Must grab the ceremonial gazebo mudslide to start off and/or end the perfect Nantucket vacation. I added a splash of espresso vodka to mine so it takes like mocha, but they also had a coco loco one that was also delicious. The music and liveliness of this place centered in the heart of the downtown area is perfect to catch up with friends and spend the day or night people watching. There is a restaurant nearby that sells the same menu but I highly encourage going to the gazebo for the full experience. The food was also great. I had a fish sandwich and was pleasantly surprised how perfect the flaky crispy fish topped with lemon and tartar in a brioche bun was! I loved their potatoe-y yet crispy fries too! Another well known favorite is the nor'easter drink, which my friend had with the chicken sandwich and kale quinoa salad.

    Memorial day/ Figawi Race Weekend
    joe f.

    Just before the bricks meet the cobblestones on Straight Wharf and just steps away from the Hy-Line Ferry, is one of the coolest bars on Nantucket Island called The Gazebo. It is the only open-air bar where I could have a cocktail (a Gazebo Mudslide that was the best I've had) and smoke a cig in the bar. There is a HDTV, but people watching in historic downtown Nantucket by the harbor in summer was well worth the visit! (Recommend)

    This is the bouncer that pushed my significant other.

    My friends and I decided to go visit some locals bars since a friend of ours rented a house for the month with their family. When we arrived outside we were all bantering and having good conversation until we walked in the bar. Everyone was let in except for my male identifying friend that had subtle glitter make up on his face. We politely asked the bouncers what was the issue if we were all of legal drinking age and did not cause any issues arriving. The bouncers rudely told us it was not our business, made us go in, and told our friend to leave. My significant other went back out the bar to ask our mutual friend if they had given him an explanation, but there was none. After my partner asked the bouncer what the issue was he responded rudely that it was none of her business and threatened her that he can do much more to them than not letting our friend in. After that my partner tried to go back inside to make a formal complaint with the manager for 1.) threatening her and our friend and 2.) not providing a reason for only denying one person in our 8+ group entrance, however the other bouncer touched her without consent pushing her forcefully from entering the bar before telling her she was not allowed in again. Not only did my significant other and friend get threatened but she got pushed before any verbal warning. Our group as whole at this point we're mad and fed up with the abuse and discrimination so we left. We were too concerned with my partners panic attack and crying to call the police so we went home. This establishment should do a better job at not hiring "bouncers" that harass and discriminate against customers off a fake power trip. Here is a photo of the bouncer that pushed my significant other, I hope management does something about him and his co worker.

    One of the two bouncers at the door of the establishment.

    Last night, my friends and I decided to stop by the Gazebo on our trip around town. One of our friends got denied entry, and the two bouncers refused to tell us why. I decided to sit outside and wait for our group, attempting to make friendly conversation as the night went on. The bouncers were not only rude, but one of them (he was white, wore glasses, had brown or grey(ish) hair, and stood between 5"7 and 5"8 with tattoo sleeves on both forearms arms) threatened to drown me in the dock after I asked for his name to which he initially replied "fuck you i don't have to tell you that shit." I proceeded to ask him in shock if he was threatening me, to which he replied (roughly) "yes I am threatening you and I don't give a shit." When I proceeded to try to go inside to tell my friends that we would be waiting outside for them, both of the bouncers got physically aggressive and grabbed me, pushing me down the stairs and out of the bar despite the fact that I was initially granted entry with the bigger group. I was able to get a picture of one of the men that manhandled me (a 5"7 girl) despite not giving them particular reason to touch me, let alone get physically aggressive at the bar. I asked them several times to get their hands off me, to which they just held on tighter to my arms in order to restraint me. Overall, terrible energy with a staff that couldn't give less of a shit about its customers. I wish I had literally anything positive to say but even their drinks were overpriced and small. Save yourself the time and energy - don't bother giving this establishment business.

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    J P.

    Spent the day in Nantucket stopped here for lunch and drinks. Food was pretty good burgers and lobster roll. Three for lunch 2 burgers, 1 lobster roll, mozzarella stick appetizer and 3 alcoholic beverages $97 (not including tip)

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    Nice spot to grab a drink and people watch. No frills, and a bit loud in that area but solid drinks, good beer selection and friendly staff.

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    Fun place to grab a drink with almost panoramic views of the downtown/wharf area.

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    It's just a large Gazebo with bar. Pretty fun place and full of friendly people. Good spot to start out on a warm night.

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    An iconic spot right in the center of the action at the end of Straight Wharf, this is invariably first place I stop after stepping off the boat on Nantucket.

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    3.8(157 reviews)
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    I seldom write bad or negative reviews, so this one flummoxed me a bit…read more The appetizer was this wonderful cold mussel dish, with spices and a light oil. Just a nice, artisan dish akin to something you'd get in New Bedford or Fall River. Fantastic. 5-Stars. Now their lobster roll. Imagine a hot dog, OK, and now imagine one of those little Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage links for size comparison. The volume of finely shredded lobster meat, that was also warm in that hot dog roll was smaller than the Jimmy Dean link. 0-Stars. My recommendations for a "good" lobster roll is to go anywhere else on island. I'd recommend Sayle's Seafood, The Nantucket Lobster Trap or Stubby's. In fact, I'd just stay clear of the Club Car altogether, it is one of those places for the self-focused New York / Miami new [vulgar] money jet-set that treat the island like their play-thing... you know, you see their empty beer cans in the morning around town. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

    Club Car Nantucket is an absolute 5-star go-to me. It's such a unique, lively vibe in the historic…read moretrain-car setting, with that classic Nantucket energy that feels special whether you're popping in for lunch or settling in for a full night out. The service is always on point (Bridget always takes care of us--she's genuinely so nice), and the food never misses: the lobster Cobb salad is fresh, loaded, and perfectly balanced, and the croque madame is pure comfort (savory, cheesy, and even better with the egg). And don't sleep on dinner, Club Car turns it up even more, and their steak frites is the best!

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