eat + drink:
- 45 Surfside – bakery/coffee | great place to grab coffee and a pastry before heading to Surfside Beach
- 167 Raw – seafood market | food truck & fish market near Cisco Brewery; try a lobster roll here
- B-ACK Yard BBQ – lunch/dinner | offers smoked meats and tasty appetizers; try “The Selfie” and enjoy two meals and two sides, with warm rolls
- Bar Yoshi – lunch/dinner | try the sushi, ceviche, or steamed dumplings
- Bartlett’s Farm – farm | family owned farm with amazing plants, food, groceries and gifts
- The Beet – lunch/dinner | offers healthier foods like salads, bowls, juices
- Black-Eyed Susan’s – breakfast | cash only spot; try the buttermilk pancakes
- Born & Bread – bakery/coffee | mercantile and bakery with a focus on artisan bread; also offers an impressive array of breakfast / lunch offerings to grab-and-go, kitchen supplies, fresh jams, and local honeys; try their beer bread, made with Whale’s Tale Ale from Cisco Brewery and their “cruffin” (croissant/muffin)
- Brant Point Grill – lunch/dinner | fine dining seafood restaurant in the White Elephant Hotel; offers beautiful views of the Nantucket Harbor
- Chicken Box – bar | a bar & live music venue that has been a Nantucket institution for over 50 years; also offers pool, ping pong & darts
- Cisco Brewers – brewery | a brewery, distillery, and winery with three separate bars for each; offers food trucks, live music and is very dog friendly
- The Chanticleer – lunch/dinner | perfect for an intimate lunch in the rose garden or a romantic dinner; seasonal menu
- Club Car – lunch/dinner | beach-chic restaurant; attached is a bar that is in a train from the original Nantucket railroad
- Cru – lunch/dinner | hot spot, right on the water; offers expansive raw bar options & cooked seafood fare
- Downyflake – breakfast | cash only doughnut spot
- Espresso To Go – bakery/coffee | local favorite; grab a coffee and sit under the pretty yellow umbrellas
- Fresh – liquor store | as well as alcohol, they offer salads, sandwiches, and smoothies; try the brown butter chocolate chip cookies
- Galley Beach – lunch/dinner | beach-front fine dining; one of the best spots to watch the sunset
- Handlebar Café – bakery/coffee | neighborhood cafe serving coffee & baked goods in a cozy space with armchairs & a back patio
- Island Coffee – bakery/coffee | cash only spot right by the Steamship Authority ferry; try the corn muffins
- Island Kitchen – breakfast | casual indoor/outdoor dining; they also serve 30 different homemade flavors of ice cream
- Jack + Charlie’s – ice cream | enjoy a homemade sundae, a scoop of sorbet, or a cold-brewed tea on their patio
- Juice Bar – ice cream | with a line rivaled only by the ferry, Juice Bar is THE place to get ice cream; try the Cookie Monster, Dirty Grasshoppper, or Crantucket and bring cash
- Lemon Press – breakfast | health-conscious restaurant serving coffee, smoothies, bowls and more
- Lola 41 – lunch/dinner | chic restaurant specializing in cuisines from the world’s 41st parallel; best known for their fresh sushi, creative cocktails and the ever famous truffle fries
- Millie’s – lunch/dinner | the go-to place for delicious cocktails, baja-style tacos, quesadillas, po boys and salads; order a Madaket Mystery and an Eel Point taco and watch the most incredible sunset from their dining room
- Nativ Made – breakfast/lunch | try the cold pressed juices, tasty açai bowls, or grab a coffee and pastry on your way to the beach
- Nautilus – lunch/dinner | seafood-centric small plates & inventive craft cocktails
- Oath Pizza – lunch/dinner | pizza cooks in less than 90 seconds; grab your favorite flavor and take a seat at one of their picnic tables or head down to Straight Wharf to enjoy the activity of the boats on the dock
- Proprietors – dinner | offers dinner and Sunday brunch complemented by an array of cocktails, wines, and beers; offers menu items like Pig Ear Fries, House Charcuterie, and Kimchee Pancake
- Provisions – breakfast/lunch | has serving up sandwiches on the wharf for almost 50 years, cementing itself as a favorite of locals and tourists alike; their Turkey Terrific, complete with stuffing and cranberry sauce, is their claim to fame
- Sandbar at Jetties Beach – lunch | beachfront restaurant with a fresh menu, raw bar and delicious frozen cocktails
- ‘Sconset Market – bakery/coffee | one stop shop for groceries, ice cream, coffee, bakery treats, and more
- Slip 14 – bar | harbor side dining; local seafood and summer fare highlighting the freshest herbs and vegetables
- Something Natural – breakfast/lunch | try their piled high sandwiches on fresh baked bread or award winning cookies;
- Straight Wharf – dinner/drinks | classic, seafood-focused cuisine with an extensive wine list pairing
- Stubbys – fast food | try the crispy waffle fries, spicy buffalo wings, ÂĽ pound burgers or jerk chicken; during the summer, they’re open every day until 2AM
- The Summer House, Beachside Bistro – lunch/dinner | the perfect spot for al fresco lunches and dinners overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
- Topper’s at the Wauwinet – lunch/dinner | known for it’s culinary & service standards, on-site herb garden, and innovative use of the freshest local ingredients
- Ventuno – lunch/dinner | classic Italian; try the pork and beef meatballs in tomato sugo, fried local calamari or chilled Nantucket oysters in Campari-grapefruit Italian ice
- Walters Deli – fast food | stop by for coffee and a breakfast sandwich in the AM, a Reuben and pasta salad for lunch, or a massive lobster roll for dinner
see + do:
- Albacore Charters – sport fishing
- Brant Point Lighthouse – America’s second oldest lighthouse
- Endeavor – sailing excursions
- Forme Barre – home to Forme Method & Beach Barre classes
- Great Point Lighthouse – located on the northernmost point of Nantucket
- Millie’s Market – ice cream, milkshakes, beach snacks, wine, beer, beach gear and more
- Moors End Farm – known for its corn in the summer and Christmas trees in the winter
- Nantucket Bike Shop – rent bikes or vespas
- Sankaty Head Lighthouse – has been an active aid to navigation for more than 160 years
- ‘Sconset Bluff Walk – a public walking path that takes you through the backyards of some of the island’s homes; start your walk by turning right after 21 Front Street and make a quick left
- Tower Climb at the First Congregational Church – climb Nantucket’s tallest building for a spectacular view of the Island
- Whaling Museum – featuring permanent and rotating exhibitions in 9 premium galleries, with over a thousand works of art, artifacts and treasures on display, it tells the Island’s fascinating stories over 4 centuries
- Windswept Cranberry Bog – the Nantucket Conservation Foundation owns and operates the only remaining commercial cranberry bog on the island at the Milestone Bog
shop:
- Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack – curated selection of toys will engage, entertain, and inspire hands-on activities for children of all ages
- Centre Point – furnishings, decorative items, and hostess gifts by brands like Amanda Lindroth, Kate Spade, Oomph, etc.
- CJ Laing – preppy/bohemian clothing and accessories
- Commonwealth – secondhand treasures
- Current Vintage – eclectic mix of clothing, accessories, home goods, and wine & cheese
- Eye of the Needle – offers everything from wooden & woven handbags to striped tops in classic Nantucket style
- Flowers on Chestnut – fresh flower assortments with a gift shop upstairs that carries candles, coffee table books, throw pillows, etc.
- Force 5 Watersports – offers bathing suits, surfboards, wetsuits, and flip flops from brands like Roxy, Billabong, O’Neill, and more; don’t miss their hidden candy room- located in the back of the store
- The Hub – a wide variety of Nantucket centered souvenirs and publications; from calendars to Nantucket themed tumblers to hats, the Hub has it all- including ACK fresh juices and a coffee & beverage bar
- In The Pink – Lilly Pulitzer signature store
- Millie & Grace – clothing, accessories, home decor
- Mitchell’s Book Corner – extensive and constantly evolving selection of books
- Murray’s Toggery – most famous for pioneering the original Nantucket Reds; there’s an entire corner devoted to the collection, with the iconic hue adorning pants, shirts, overalls, etc
- The Nantucket Pharmacy / The Counter On Main Street – make yourself at home on their classic swivel chairs and high countertops; order a grilled cheese or a frappe, then head to the back of the store for gifts and self-care necessities
- Peter Beaton Hat Studio – offers braided straw hats and beautifully patterned ribbons; select your item and Peter Beaton custom fits and trims your hat
- Pinwheels – children’s clothing store with brands like Petit Bateau, Joules, Haba, and Carolle
- Ralph Lauren – one of a small handful of brand names on the island; the windows are always decked out for the holidays
- Salt Boutique – sophisticated beachwear, unique jewelry, and uncommon gifts
- Skinny Dip – well-curated mix of men’s and women’s brands that have ties to New England while giving a nod to surf culture and travel
- Southern Tide – combines fresh trends with treasured classics to take you from the beach, to the boat, to the brewery, to the golf course
- Vineyard Vines – preppy clothing and accessories for men, women and children
stay:
- 21 Broad – polished, whitewashed rooms with stylish furnishings; 4-minute walk from the Steamship Authority ferry terminal
- 76 Main – located perfectly on Main Street far enough away from the shops but close enough to walk to all the downtown has to offer
- Brass Lantern Inn – traditional Nantucket hospitality in a classic, bed & breakfast setting
- The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin – polished holiday cottages & lofts with water views, plus free loaner bikes & a beach shuttle
- Greydon House – 16 rooms and suites designed by Roman and Williams, who also designed The Ace and Standard Hotels in New York; the interior is designed to feel as if you are in the Captain’s quarters of a fishing vessel from the Whaling days, with dark-wood planked walls
- Harborview – rental cottages offer easy access to the cobblestoned streets Nantucket and incredible views of the panoramic harbor
- Nantucket Hotel & Resort – Nantucket’s only year-round hotel
- The Wauwinet – this luxury oceanside hotel was built in 1875 and lies 7.6 miles from both Nantucket Downtown Historic District and the ferry terminal
- White Elephant Nantucket – built as a collection of cottages in the 1920s, this upscale hotel overlooking Children’s Beach and Nantucket Harbor is a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal
