Midrange
Lobster Trap
23 washington st., +1 508-228-4200, (http://www.nantucketlobst...). indoor/outdoor seating and bar.
Rose & Crown
23 south water st., +1 508-228-2595, (http://www.theroseandcrow...). a pub with very reasonable prices.
LoLa 41 (Longitude Latitude)
15 south beach street, +1 508-325-4001, (http://www.lola41.com/). open year round. nantucket sushi restaurant and global bistro. great place for lunch fall - spring, dinner or a night out with friends.
Starlight Theatre & Cafe
1 n. union st., +1 508-228-4479, movies: +1 508-228-4435, (http://www.starlighttheat...). year round. lunch daily 11:30am-5pm, dinner su-th 5pm-9pm, f,sa 5pm-8pm. year-round movie theatre with a full-service bar and cafe. also live entertainment.
LoLa Burger
10 broad street, +1 508-325-0282, (http://www.lolaburger.com/). open seasonally beginning in june and closing in mid-fall. nantucket burgers, fries, tuna burgers and home of the legendary $5 milkshake.
RopeWalk
1 straight wharf, +1 508-228-8886, (http://www.theropewalk.com/). open may-oct. sometimes referred to as the "plankwalk" as it is considered by many to be the most egregious tourist rip-off on the island.
Sushi by Yoshi
2 e. chestnut st., +1 508-228-1801, (http://www.sushibyyoshi.com/). authentic japanese restaurant. no liquor license, bring your own.
Centre Street Bistro
29 centre st., +1 508-228-8470, (http://www.nantucketbistr...).
Pazzo
130 pleasant street, +1 508-325-4001, (http://www.pazzonantucket.com/). mid-island mediterranean and italian cuisine from the group who brought you lola 41 and lolaburger.
The Tavern at Harbor Square
1 harbor sq. +1 508-228-1266, (http://www.nantuckettaver...). mid may-mid oct. lunch: 11:30am-5pm, dinner: 5:30pm-9:30pm. indoor and outdoor seating, on the corner right near the dock with harbor views. offers seafood and other great dishes.
Atlantic Cafe
15 south water st., +1 508-228-0570, (http://www.atlanticcafe.com/). a reasonably priced restaurant.
Top end
Brant Point Grill
50 easton st., +1 508-228-2500, (http://www.brantpointgrill.com). right on the harbor. breakfast, lunch, dinner. wine spectator award.
Topper's Restaurant
At the wauwinet, +1 508-228-8768, (http://www.wauwinet.com/r...). lunch: noon-2pm, dinner 6pm-?, sunday brunch 10am-2pm. take the wauwinet lady, their 26 passenger launch to get there. world class. wine spectator award.
Company of the Cauldron
5 india st., +1 508-228-4016, (http://www.companyoftheca...). small and romantic.