The Nautilus

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12 Cambridge St
Nantucket, MA 02554
Located in the heart of downtown Nantucket just steps off of Main Street, The Nautilus is owned & operated by a local trio of culinary entrepreneurs, Executive Chef Liam Mackey, Mixologist Clinton Terry & Sommelier Stephen Bowler - all formerly of island favorites the Pearl and Boarding House - are thrilled to bring our vision to your plate. The Nautilus is a truly special dining destination focused on the interplay between food, cocktails & wine, & our feeling that these are best enjoyed shared. Open-kitchen dining featuring a chef's bar, a lively drink bar, communal & banquette seating - perfect for both intimate encounters & large group liaisons. The menu is focused on vibrant small plates & multi-person "feasts" using local/seasonal ingredients. Globally styled dishes with strong Asian and Latin roots are a perfect complement to our culinary-inspired cocktails or a great glass of wine. Come early, and stay late, the energy is infectious and the experience is unlike any you will have anywhere else on the island. The Nautilus is open year round and is happy to book your next private party or special event Come get a taste.

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Grover G.
12/7/2025

The Nautilus in Nantucket is an easy 5 stars. The energy is fun and buzzy, the space feels cozy, and the whole menu is built for sharing. Every dish that came out was packed with flavor, super...

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Deana B.
10/5/2025

Outstanding. Come here for the duck, it's incredible and super unique. And for $165, it's very well priced for the amount of food you're getting. It's pretty small and dark in here but it's got...

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Jessyca M.
5/5/2025

One of the few dining options available on the island during the off-season, so reservations are highly recommended. The restaurant itself is beautiful--thoughtfully designed, scenic, and well...

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Heidi M.
7/1/2024

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...

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Serene C.
7/10/2025

This place is pretty good. It was a mix though because I had one of the best dishes I've ever had and also one of the worst of its kind. Start with the low point: the scallion pancake. It was dry,...

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