11 Best Places To Eat On Nantucket

Not only is Nantucket beautiful, it is also full of amazing food. These 11 best places to eat on Nantucket serves fresh and homemade food that is unique to the island. Nantucket is home to fresh seafood, lovely bakeries, coffee shops, sandwich shops, and breakfast joints. The Nantucket food scene is better than you would expect. Read on to discover the 11 best places to eat on Nantucket Island.

1. Lemon Press

Weather you are looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner Lemon Press has it. This farm to table cafe is located in downtown Nantucket (also known as town or Brent Point). Lemon Press is perfect to grab a bite to eat when first stepping off the ferry. This restaurant/cafe has everything so, what ever you are in the mood for Lemon Press most likely has it.

🍉I loved charcoal coffee, the Lemon Press benedict, and the coconut breaded halibut.

2. Born and Bread

Born and Bread is an amazing french bakery in downtown Nantucket. This bakery is my favorite breakfast place on Nantucket. The coffee, paseries, and the egg sandwiches are insanely good. Make sure you go to Born and Bread right when they open at 8am because they will sell out of their best things and they close at 1pm.

My favorite things from Born and Bread are the bacon egg and cheese, the cruffins (croissant muffins), and the lattes.

3. Downyflake

Downyflake is home to the best donuts on Nantucket. These small donuts are small and delicious. Downyflake is a hole in the wall joint that serves all things breakfast. Perfect for an affordable breakfast, Downyflake is located near downtown Nantucket (near the stop & shop).

I think that the best donut at Downyflake is the simple maple glazed, but they have tons of options.

4. Provisions

Provisions has the best beach sandwiches on the island. Located right next to the docks in town, Provisions is a perfect place to grab some sandwiches for the beach. Provisions also serves amazing coffee at their coffee bar.

The signature sandwich at Provisions is the turkey terrific. The turkey traffic is a thanksgiving style sandwich with holiday in every bite.

5. American Seasons

American Seasons is seriously one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. This french restaurant serves incredible food that is quite pricey, but totally worth it. If you are looking for a fancy dinner on Nantucket you found it. You have to get a reservation at American Seasons. This restaurant will book out months in advance.

The Honey Roasted Halibut was delicious at American Seasons.

6. Lola

Lola is an amazing asian restaurant on Nantucket. Located west of downtown and situated on the water, Lola serves the best sushi on Nantucket. Lola is perfect for any age group. There is a popular bar in one room and tables in a different room for families. This food is delicious and the environment at Lola is top notch. The lobster fried rice is especially good!

7. Slip 14

Slip 14 is a Nantucket style restaurant that serves seafood and drinks at the bar. Located in downtown Nantucket, Slip 14, is the perfect spot for a casual dinner. While dining at Slip 14 you will feel like you are right on a dock as the restaurant is decorated in fishing nets and the floors and tables are made of wood. Right outside of Slip 14 is the Nantucket harbor. If you are looking for a great environment a delicious food Slip 14 is where you need to be for dinner. I loved the lobster roll and calamari.

8. Island Coffee

My fellow early birds will love Island Coffee as they open before all the other coffee shops on Nantucket. Island Coffee does not mess around with their java. This coffee is strong, so if you are like me and love your rocketfuel checkout Island Coffee.

9. Jack and Charlie's

Jack and Charlie's have the best ice cream on the island of Nantucket. The nearby Juice Bar that is more popular usually has a line down the street and around the corner, and the ice cream is not worth it. Jack and Charlie's is a less crowded shop with tons of ice cream flavors and, in my opinion, better ice cream than the more popular Juice Bar.

10. Cisco Breweries

Cisco Breweries is lined with food trucks and amazing beer. Usually packed with college students, Cisco is perfect for a late night. Grab some food from the fabulous food trucks and enjoy the atmosphere with your friends and family. Cisco Breweries is located right next to Cisco Beach. Cisco Beach is a surfing beach on Nantucket and is perfect for the college/young adult crowd.

11. Pizzeria Gemelle

If you are looking for a easy and affordable dinner than your best bet is Pizzeria Gemelle. Pizzeria Gemelle serves delicious flatbread pizza. This pizza joint is perfect for parties or large gatherings that require a lot of food. Pizzeria Gemelle is also great if you want a quick bite to eat in the middle of your beach day.