The Nautilus

A favorite among locals and visitors alike, there’s a reason there’s always a line out the door at this intimate eatery throughout peak season⁠—namely, its creative Asian-inspired seafood offerings, like its blue crab fried rice or tempura east coast tacos. There is so much variety on this menu, you’ll want to bring your appetite (and probably a few friends for sharing). It’s already a well-established hotspot on Nantucket, so seek out reservations or plan to arrive early and wait in line with the rest of the crowd in the hopes of snagging a bar seat.