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Nautilus Nantucket - The Nautilus - Nantucket, Nantucket, MA

The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.8
4.8
94 Reviews
$50 and over
Pan-Asian

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2 people
19:30
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Leading Nantucket’s thriving restaurant scene, The Nautilus (est. 2014) is an island staple built on the idea of a shared social experience. Founders Liam Mackey (food), Clinton Terry (drink) & Stephen Bowler’s (wine & business) island-mentality of being “serious about what we do, but not taking ourselves too seriously” perfectly sums up The Nautilus experience. The highly regarded culinary program is a sort of ‘New England coastal cuisine meets Asian & global haute street food’ vibe featuring small plates served tapas style, combined w/ larger group feasts (think Peking inspired duck). The culinary inspired cocktails draw on both seasonal & regional inspirations while the wine & sake list is recognized as a “Best Of” by Wine Spectator. Fueled by curated, energetic music, the stimulating yet neighborly atmosphere makes the new & unfamiliar feel comfortable & intimate, a philosophy that seamlessly ties the food, cocktails, wine & ambiance together to cr

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (508) 228-0301
  • Website
    https://www.thenautilus.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Mackey
  • Private party facilities
    The Nautilus Nantucket is available for full buyouts most times of the year. Our larger "Captain's Table" can also host groups of up to 13. Please email party@nautilusack.com for additional information or event requests.
  • Location
    12 Cambridge St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3585
  • Area
    Nantucket
  • Cross Street
    Between Water Street & Easy Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dine at our Chef's Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Chef's Bar

Menu

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What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Innovative

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Hot spot

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Nautilus in Nantucket is renowned for its "phenomenal" food and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the crab fried rice and duck dishes, calling them "a must try." While reservations are challenging and noise levels high, patrons appreciate the "great vibe" and "attentive" service, making it worth the effort.

94 Reviews

  1. dana

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were so excited to experience dinner at Nautilus but at the end of the night EXTREMELY disappointed. First, our server was not friendly or welcoming. While the decor is “cool” it’s not very comfortable. We had three small plates and two large plates to share, so a fair sampling of the menu. The chef/menu tried TOO hard to be unique. In the end the dishes felt contrived and definitely not with the $250+ tab at the end. 4% gratuity auto added to the bill as a ? kitchen fee. Will not be going back.

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  2. Peter

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at The Nautilus! Fantastic! I will definitely be back!

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  3. Meghan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best meal on the island! Staff and food are always our favorite and make our trip to the island the best.

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  4. Ethan

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best. Has up coming back again and again!

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  5. mary beth

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal, great service and a great vibe! Thank you to the Team at Nautilus!

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  6. Amy

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wonton noodle soup was so flavorful! The best broth I've ever had and the wonton dumplings were sublime.

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  7. Douglas

    VIP

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time. Food and service were excellent. But very loud.

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  8. Ashley

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant on Nantucket!! The duck is incredible.

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  9. Craig

    Greater Boston

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Elizabetta make our experience so delightful and the food was excellent! Noise and the ambience was bearable under the circumstances

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  10. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All our dishes were amazing! Very fresh flavors and great service.

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FAQs

The Nautilus - Nantucket offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 228-0301.

The Nautilus - Nantucket is rated 4.8 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Nautilus - Nantucket

12 Cambridge St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3585

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Water Street & Easy Street
  • Area
    Nantucket
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Mackey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thenautilus.com/
  • Phone number
    (508) 228-0301
  • Private party facilities
    The Nautilus Nantucket is available for full buyouts most times of the year. Our larger "Captain's Table" can also host groups of up to 13. Please email party@nautilusack.com for additional information or event requests.
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