
“She said somebody might stop by so you always want to have a little extra on hand so you can offer someone food if they happen to drop in,” Pocknett said. Despite having six children to feed, her mother would always cook extra. Pocknett’s father was a fisherman and would often bring back blue fish and mackerel for her mother to cook for dinner. “It's all about the bounty of the season and what we can do with it and how we treat it and how it's gonna treat us,” she said. Saved room for a little dessert? The Juice Bar defies its name with delightful homemade ice cream.The menu features the food her family grew up with, using seasonal ingredients and local fish and game. If you want to sit down and feast on vegetable dumplings and miso glazed brussels sprouts, hit The Beet.

For takeout salads and savory sandwiches, Corner Table has options that you can enjoy on their patio outside. If that’s the case, head to one of these Nantucket spots for some of the freshest bites on the East Coast. Okay, so maybe you don’t have time for a three-course meal, or perhaps you just want to grab a quick lunch between your island exploits. And a few options for a quick lunch… Juice Bar. Wash it down with some sake or a house-blended, rum-infused cocktail. Enjoy a selection of dishes spanning from razor clams and Koginut squash to crab toast and tuna crudo. Don’t be fooled the food still heavily draws on its New England home. Located at Faraway Nantucket, the restaurant pairs Mediterranean cuisine with upscale cocktails. Sister Ship brings farm-to-table dining to Nantucket. The daily-rotating menu boils down to the season’s influences and freshest catches, such as smoked bluefish pate, swordfish skewers, lobster bisque and a taquito of the day. Antoinette Bruno Straight Wharfįor a prix fixe menu rooted in island tradition, head to Straight Wharf, a restaurant that takes its patrons on a culinary journey that changes with each visit. The restaurant is named in honor of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick or, the Whale.

Other offerings include duck carnitas, Korean pork BBQ and prime ribeye, for those who still have room. Nibble on a tuna tostada with pickled jicama or spicy rice cakes with eggplant ragu. Or, The Whale is an island staple, serving up coastal seafood dishes alongside substantial vegan and vegetarian options. On Main Street, an idyllic alfresco spot beckons. Atop the covered deck, look out onto the bay and watch the water glimmer.

For your main, try the branzino or lobster and crab cakes, with a side of old bay fries. The locally-inspired menu features fresh seafood and local oysters that are sourced from just 300 yards away. Head to one of the most stately hotels on Nantucket, The Wauwinet, for a meal at one of the island’s most highly acclaimed restaurants. Pair with a champagne, wine, beer or a craft cocktail from the restaurant’s extensive collection. With an incredible raw bar, you can enjoy caviar, lobster cocktail, hamachi sashimi and king crab legs or dig into poached halibut or a warm, buttery lobster roll, all in a breathtaking setting overlooking the bay. CruĬraving oysters? A trip to Nantucket isn’t complete without a stop at the spot for the delicacy, Cru. Subscribe to Observer’s Lifestyle Newsletter Cru. Trust us like you trust the Hy-Line Ferry-we wouldn’t steer you wrong. So dive in and experience the best of the best on Nantucket.

Like we said, there’s something for everyone, and we’re here to help you find it. Hit the raw bar at Cru, indulge in freshly caught seafood at Straight Wharf and sip on craft cocktails at Sister Ship-exquisite culinary feasts await.
