Explore Nantucket
Casual Eats & Cafe's
SOMETHING NATURAL - A local favorite bakery and sandwich spot known for hearty sandwiches on fresh, homemade breads — perfect for a casual lunch or beach picnic. LEMON PRESS - Bright café offering organic eats, smoothies, and creative cocktails. CORNER TABLE CAFE - A quaint grab-and-go café serving healthy breakfast and lunch options. BORN & BREAD - Cozy bakery and café serving freshly baked breads, pastries, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. ISLAND KITCHEN - A casual sit-down restaurant offering a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. THE JUICE BAR - Best ice cream on island! 167 RAW FISH MARKET (and Food Truck): A fresh fish market offering sushi, poke bowls, tacos and more. A perfect spot for a light, quick meal on the go.
Restaurants - Downtown and Beyond
CRU - Elegant waterfront restaurant best known for its fresh oysters, chilled champagne, and harbor views. Make sure to try the lobster roll and Crucumber cocktail. THE NAUTILUS - A vibrant spot serving creative fusion dishes with standout cocktails. GALLEY BEACH - Sophisticated beachfront dining with panoramic ocean views and unforgettable sunsets. MILLIE'S - Relaxed and family-friendly, this Madaket favorite is best known for its Baja-style tacos and margaritas. STRAIGHT WHARF - Seasonal American fare right on the harbor. LOLA 41 - A trendy spot known for great sushi, premium burgers and cocktails. VIA MARE - Cozy and charming, this Italian eatery serves shareable plates and seafood with a Nantucket twist. BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES - A historic tavern with a cozy vibe, serving hearty pub fare and a great selection of local beers.
Things to do
CISCO BREWERS - A must-visit Nantucket hangout, offering live music, craft cocktails, and a rotating lineup of local food trucks. Home to a brewery, winery, and distillery, it’s the perfect place to have everything from house-made beer to spirits and cocktails. Cisco offers a free shuttle from town and is an ideal spot to spend the afternoon NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM - Explore the island's whaling history and view a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton and other historical exhibits DOWNTOWN SHOPPING - Take a stroll along the cobblestone streets and explore the island’s charming boutiques, galleries and shops. Pop into Mitchell’s Book Corner for a perfectly curated selection of beach reads and Nantucket history, or browse coastal-inspired home goods at Nantucket Looms SCONSET BLUFF WALK - This scenic coastal path winds through charming rose-covered cottages and offers stunning ocean views. The walk is peaceful and picturesque, especially magical at sunrise or just before dinner in 'Sconset
Nantucket Beaches
Steps Beach has calm waters, soft sand and wide-open views which makes it one of the island’s most peaceful spots. Wooden stairs lead down to the beach and from there it’s a short walk along the shoreline to Jetties Beach Bar for food, drinks, and occasional live music. Jetties Beach is an easy walk from town. Jetties is family-friendly with gentle surf, a beach bar, and convenient access—ideal for a relaxed day by the water. Surfside Beach offers stronger waves and more space to spread out. Surfside has an active feel—popular for boogie boarding, beach games, and long afternoons in the sun. Madaket Beach is remote, unspoiled and best known for its sunsets. Stop by Millie’s or 167 Raw for casual food and drinks after a day at the beach. Sconset Beach is located on the quieter eastern end of the island. It's a peaceful option that pairs well with a walk along the scenic Bluff Path.