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The Nautilus Nantucket Reviews
Big pro tip as I'm not one to gatekeep: reservations open
Big pro tip as I'm not one to gatekeep: reservations open up 7 days out at *midnight,* NOT 10am as advertised on their website... we unfortunately learned this the hard way and had to settle with a 9:30pm dinner which wasn't ideal. But hey, at least we got a table. Some notable dishes included the tempura oyster tacos, calamari, indonesian chicken drumettes and the dandan noodles. Fried rice was a bit disappointing. We were very tempted to go for one of the table feasts and it was a hard decision to make but ultimately decided against it and tried a bunch of small plates instead. All were tasty and had no regrets. Service was a bit weird. Very dark ambiance with loud music so not ideal for talking/catching up with friends. Still would've preferred an earlier seating (would've been a bit brighter and less hangry) but they were so packed and unable to accommodate, even on a Thursday evening.
The Nautilus was the number one spot I wanted to try on
The Nautilus was the number one spot I wanted to try on Nantucket and I was ECSTATIC we got a table (would definitely recommend a reservation, but we didn't have one so lined up 30 minutes before opening). Our waitress was fantastic and the vibes were trendy. Here is what we tried and how I would rate: - Kermit the frog cocktail (8/10) - Blue crab fried rice (8/10) - Blistered shishito peppers (9/10) - Tempura east coast oyster tacos (9/10) - Peking duck (10/10) A tip: Right when we sat down, we mentioned we wanted to order the Peking duck - highly recommend doing this right away if you want to try the duck because there is a limited quantity they serve. It was so delicious so highly recommend!! If I'm ever back on Nantucket, I'm coming back here no questions. :)
Great Nantucket Vibe
This restaurant had a friendly server and a nice lunch vibe. The tuna poke was spicy and delicious. Based on that, we would have given it 4 stars. However, the soft shell crab sandwich was a real disappointment. It was smothered with so much sauce that overpowered the crab. Definitely ask for the sauce on the side.
As advertised
Food was good but not worth the cost. Drinks were great but was very crowded and loud. Gets four stars because it wasn’t bud but not my kind of place.
Great menu and terrific staff! The food and drinks are
Great menu and terrific staff! The food and drinks are loaded with flavor. Don't miss the Crab rice and the steam bun duck! There is a line for reservations for a reason. We always try to go as early as possible and beat the crowd.
Truly just a fabulous spot! I was in Nantucket for the
Truly just a fabulous spot! I was in Nantucket for the first time over the summer and the Nautilus truly stunned.
This is notorious for being one of the hardest to come by
This is notorious for being one of the hardest to come by reservations on the island and we were able to snag one! Only down side is that the restaurant is pretty small so the table for 2 that we were going to sit at was squished in between two other tables - I mean literally could hardly fit between the two and I'm a small sized person. Fortunately, we asked to go to the bar and they were happy to accommodate so I was grateful for that! We ordered the pork belly buns, Szechuan style Dan Dan noodles and the blue crab fried rice. The buns had excellent flavor - the slightly sweet sauce with the tangy pickled veg and then the bun was perfectly textured. The noodles were also pretty delicious - not too spicy, and very soft and chewy. The crab fried rice is very well known and the truth is, it actually wasn't my favorite. There are large chunks of crab which is nice but the rice was mushy and the whole thing was a little too salty. Overall, it was a good restaurant and yummy with good presentation and flavor. Is it worth the impossible reservation? I don't think so, but I'm glad I got to try it.
If heaven had better food, God wouldn't have standing six
If heaven had better food, God wouldn't have standing six o'clock reservations on Thursdays.
This has always been one of our favorite places to go.
I'm not sure if it's under new ownership but quality has deteriorated significantly of late. Our food was under seasoned and took 45 minutes to come. The drinks lacked flavor and service was very inconsistent. I will try again next year and it lives up to our previous meals.
Food is excellent, mixed report on the vibe.
We had a 9:30 Rez on Friday night. Seated late, rushed to order, and generally a staff that was indifferent - in a " you are lucky you are here" way. But beware - small, jammed in and a room with six major speakers and a large sub woofer cranked such that you can not hear the folks you went to dine with. Clocked in at 95-120 db. Maybe the staff is indifferent because they are suffering from cumulative hearing loss. And hoping for an OSHA visit . How much better this would all be if you could enjoy the excellent food and the company you are with?
Poor customer service; we didn't have dinner here.
I usually disregard reviews where people don't even eat at the place but how this place treats customers is so bad it merits a review. They gave us a 2 hour wait time - not a big deal - we said we would walk around. Hostess said nope you have to wait here. Excuse me?!! No way - there's no space to sit or even stand. The bar was full and we had a baby. There is zero reason why they can't put our name down and call us when our table is ready. Or if they don't want to bother with calling people - then if we don't happen to be around then they could move to the next party on the list. (we would have come back and checked on our place in line multiple times) Their complete disregard for customer's time or comfort is outrageous. I don't care how good their food is - I'm sure it isn't that good - we won't be coming back.
The Asian-inspired menu is excellent.
Best food on the island I think. The service is efficient and friendly and the cocktails are excellent. There's a great buzz in the restaurant too, so it's a fun atmosphere.
The most creative small plates on Nantucket.
It is the best of creative small plates. Terrific and diverse menu. Every offering is beautifully presented and delicious in every way. The fried oyster tacos, the Vietnamese salad, the carrots, the prawns ala plancha, so many wonderful dishes. Go hungry and order as many items as you can handle. Great bar and wine list. What fun!
Another excellent time at The Nautilus! Reservations are
Another excellent time at The Nautilus! Reservations are always tough, so we got there early to sit at the bar. Fortunately, we were served by Rachael, whom had great drink and food recommendations. Blue Crab fried rice and Old Southern made a nice dinner experience. Atmosphere is lively and you won't regret dining at the bar. Just get in line and hope you get served by the talented and experienced Bartender Rachael!
Great meal, great service and wonderful venue! Elizabetta
Great meal, great service and wonderful venue! Elizabetta our server was terrific and welcoming. She did a tremendous job answering our questions regarding the menu. Each plate that was served was terrific...seasoned and cooked to perfection...from the shishito peppers to the tuna poke, oyster tacos, crab tacos and skirt steak w duck fat potatoes, everything was amazing. Highly recommend!
Incredible must have meal in Nantucket.
Crab fried rice I still dream aboutWorth the wait, worth the crazy Resy searching. Awesome cocktails too.
Oyster tacos and blue crab fried rice are amazing!! Service
Oyster tacos and blue crab fried rice are amazing!! Service and ambiance are both good as well
Delicious....but
Had a dinner here to celebrate my friends 50th birthday. It was delicious but similar flavors across dishes... The oyster tacos were a revelation and we ordered more. Was a little bit of heaven...so why 4 stars....much too noisy so appreciation of the foos was a solo effort
So nice we ate there twice!
I honestly have no words. I'm not an adventurous foodie, I'm often referred to as "Picky". We were visiting Nantucket from CA and this place blew my socks off. Everything we tried was amazing! We did not have reservations, it was a Tuesday night and our wait was maybe 20 min at the chefs bar. Cool spot, you can almost see all of the food prep while enjoying a glass of wine off their diverse wine list. We had the Shishito's, pork belly buns, pork riblets and Dan-Dan noodles. I'm 100% serious when I say amazing! Outstanding! We were walking out and I'm telling my husband we are coming back tomorrow to try the items we didn't try tonight. Sorry no pics - all that was left was empty plates
Can't go wrong at The Nautilus! Wish I could eat there
Can't go wrong at The Nautilus! Wish I could eat there every week. Food is awesome with tasty choices, drinks are super chill and service is always great.
I honestly have no words.
I'm not an adventurous foodie, I'm often referred to as "Picky". We were visiting Nantucket from CA and this place blew my socks off. Everything we tried was amazing! We did not have reservations, it was a Tuesday night and our wait was maybe 20 min at the chefs bar. Cool spot, you can almost see all of the food prep while enjoying a glass of wine off their diverse wine list. We had the Shishito's, pork belly buns, pork riblets and Dan-Dan noodles. I'm 100% serious when I say amazing! Outstanding! We were walking out and I'm telling my husband we are coming back tomorrow to try the items we didn't try tonight. Sorry no pics - all that was left was empty plates
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