The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.9

103 Reviews

$50 and over

Pan-Asian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

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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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
Area
Nantucket
Cross Street
Between Water Street & Easy Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

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

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Greater Boston
Lively
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Food
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Service
Cape Cod and the Islands
Innovative
Cape Cod and the Islands
Healthy
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 a vibrant gem known for its "phenomenal food & cocktails," "friendly service," and "fun atmosphere." Diners rave about the "incredible duck" and "amazing tuna poké." Despite being "very loud" with "tight seating," it remains a top choice for its "excellent" dining experience on the island.

103 Reviews

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Kate
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always! A few new items on the menu since the last time we were there that were delicious (eggplant, lettuce wraps). And of course the standards that we love (oyster tacos, blue crab fried rice) - they never disappoint. The almost naked and famous is the best drink anywhere! Great service, great atmosphere. Love this spot!!
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Jane
VIP
Greater Boston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat to return here for my favorite dish. Staff super fun and great bar for chatting it up.
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Catherine
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, friendly service. Unique and very tasty food. Atmosphere is lively, a little loud as tables are quite close together. Highly recommended dining here if you are visiting Nantucket.
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Brent
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extraordinary as always Thank you very much, we appreciate you. Ring open this time of year.
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Ann
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very lively , fun place. Excellent service. Excellent food
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Nancy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most fave restaurant ever!!! Nautilus is a special place. The most talented chef and the most incredibly friendly staff...from the front of the house to the bar to the kitchen. There's no other place we'd rather be!
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dana
New Orleans
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
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 19 December 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 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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jim
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food & cocktails per usual. Best restaurant on island!
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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 4.9 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Dine at our Chef's Bar

Menu

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

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Dining areas

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