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The Nautilus Nantucket Reviews
The Nautilus - EXCELLENT Asian-flavors diner restaurant in Nantucket
Located in the quaint, picturesque Old Town section of Nantucket, The Nautilus is an EXCELLENT restaurant concentrating on a tasty variety of pan-Asian menu items. Nautilus is small, seating 42 people at any time (table seating for 24; bar seating fo
Can I give 0? Best restaurant in Nantucket ha ha ha.
Nope....scallion pancake/pork buns/crab rice not good. Ran out of all main entrees. Dan Dan noodles taste like ramen noodles drenched in soy sauce, $30+ for these is insane. Aftertaste is so bad, mouth so salty and can't taste anything but salt
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, not flaky and more like chapati. It does not anywhere resemble scallion pan
It was my sister's 70th birthday and we were so excited to
It was my sister's 70th birthday and we were so excited to get in without reservations. The food was delicious, but the chef in charge, Sarah Barlow, was very arrogant when I commented on the lack of cocoa powder on the pineapple tiramisu. She w
GET IN LINE.
Wait for the bar. Eclectic vibe, warm inviting, a culinary experience - food quality is amazing! the bar company was fantastic, we met 2 lovely girls from London, designers who have their own store in Notting Hill. We also met 2 sisters who liv
One of the few dining options available on the island
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 aligned with the charm of the town. We were greeted warml
Nautilus was hands down our favorite meal on the island.
The standout was the Peking duck -- priced at $155, it's definitely a splurge, but it could easily serve 2 to 4 people and was well worth it. We started with the shishito peppers, which were good but could have used a touch more salt. The scalli
Overpriced & overspiced hodgepodge menu
Ughhh, trying way too hard to be unique with the dishes. Way too many flavor combinations. Overpriced and our server was disengaged. We ordered three items from the small plates and 2 of the large plates so we sampled a good amount. Seriously very di
And they do it again! Best food on the Island hands down ,
And they do it again! Best food on the Island hands down , Tempura oysters are the best, Just couldn't get enough. Must try ! Make a reservation if you're going during a peak time. Great staff and atmosphere !
Great food, a little over hyped? We got a seasonal sashimi
Great food, a little over hyped? We got a seasonal sashimi which was lack luster but we of course loved the whole duck - the sauces were fabulous.
Cozy and Delicious
30 minute wait and worth every second. It is cozy to say the least and the chefs are cooking away right in front of you. We were tucked into a rabbit hole on the south side of the bar, but that is kind of what makes Nautilus. The servers really have
What is your favorite meal on Nantucket? The duck at
What is your favorite meal on Nantucket? The duck at Nautilus. (Dear Yelp, 85 characters are not necessary for this view.)
Cocktails were delicious (tequila mockingbird).
The appetizers (street corn, Scalia pancakes, pork bao buns) and entrees (Dan dan pork noodles, chicken) were delicious. Good wine selection by the glass. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had a hard time getting reservations so appreciated that th
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
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 wer
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 t
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 oth
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
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 cr
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 wa
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 hu
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 nic
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
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 th
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