The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.8

95 Reviews

$50 and over

Pan-Asian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dine at our Chef's Bar
Multiple dates available
Chef's Bar

What 95 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.

95 Reviews

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dana
New Orleans
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 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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Rob
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful from start to finish. Great service, food, wine, etc
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Peter
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Meghan
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Ethan
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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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mary beth
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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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Amy
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 29, 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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Douglas
VIP
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 27, 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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Ashley
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 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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Craig
Greater Boston
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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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 95 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

12 Cambridge St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3585

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Water Street & Easy Street
Neighborhood
Nantucket
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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.

The Nautilus - Nantucket

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Dine at our Chef's Bar

Menu

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Nautilus - Nantucket offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Nautilus - Nantucket restaurant rated?

Is The Nautilus - Nantucket currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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