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New England coastal cuisine meets Asian & global haute street food at this world class waterfront dining destination in Boston’s Seaport disrict. Small plates intended to share are served alongside table feasts that pair perfectly with culinary inspired cocktails, a 500+ bottle wine and sake list, and an extensive craft beer and spirits list. Atmosphere, ambiance, and hospitality. The Nautilus – come get a taste.
Rustic-modern hot spot featuring global, seafood-centric small plates & inventive craft cocktails.
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Reviews
Deana Bacon
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 a good vibe and a lively crowd.
Service here is great – I asked about trying a few aoilis and the kitchen staff sent out a sampler platter with fries for dipping. Truly an above and beyond experience.
If you want a res – be diligent and set an alarm. They drop right at 10am 7 days in advance.
… moreIt’s pretty small and dark in here but it’s got a good vibe and a lively crowd.
Service here is great – I asked about trying a few aoilis and the kitchen staff sent out a sampler platter with fries for dipping. Truly an above and beyond experience.
If you want a res – be diligent and set an alarm. They drop right at 10am 7 days in advance.
Laura Moody
Absolutely outstanding. The duck is a must-try—flavorful, unique, and worth every bite. At $165, the portion size makes it excellent value. The space is small and dimly lit, but it has a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Service goes above and beyond: I asked about trying a few aiolis, and the kitchen sent out a sampler platter with fries for dipping. If you’re looking to snag a reservation, be ready slots open at 10 a.m., seven days in advance.
… moreNina Brajdic
This restaurant has such a special vibe! We couldn’t get a table but the spot at the bar was as much good! Racheal was amazing and fun! We tried couple dishes but definitely will be back to try more food and coctails
… moreStacey McKenzie
Omg !!!! That food … and that drinks … speeches… just incredibly delicious.
Quick update: The summer 2023 menu is even better!!!
The prawns are one of the tastiest things that i ever eat in my life.
The place is really small and really crowded.
It is really difficult to make a reservation, but believe me, there is a reason why the food is just unbelievably amazing. If you are lucky enough to get a table, believe me worth the waiting and every penny that you will spend there.
Menu is big for the size of the place, many Asian cuisine choices (no sushi), and many vegetarian and meat options.
Drinks are great !
The food arrived when it was ready so be prepared that there is no first or second . Staff will inform you about this before you order.
Prices are normal for the Nantucket lifestyle.
I’m highly recommending that place!
… moreQuick update: The summer 2023 menu is even better!!!
The prawns are one of the tastiest things that i ever eat in my life.
The place is really small and really crowded.
It is really difficult to make a reservation, but believe me, there is a reason why the food is just unbelievably amazing. If you are lucky enough to get a table, believe me worth the waiting and every penny that you will spend there.
Menu is big for the size of the place, many Asian cuisine choices (no sushi), and many vegetarian and meat options.
Drinks are great !
The food arrived when it was ready so be prepared that there is no first or second . Staff will inform you about this before you order.
Prices are normal for the Nantucket lifestyle.
I’m highly recommending that place!
Grace Liu
A must go!!! For now they are only doing phone call booking after 2pm for the same day dinner, so make sure you call right after 2pm. They are usually booked out after 2:15pm. We didn’t get the booking but decided to walk in and try, and luckily got an outdoor seating! Every dish is worth it, very tasty and satisfying!! I would strongly recommend the blue crab fried rice, tempera oyster roll and shishito. We also got an extra free fried pancake from the kitchen, don’t know why. 🙂 Overall experience is just perfect!
… moreBeth Anne
Worst place on Nantucket. We were seated at the bar, ordered drinks, and were soon asked to leave since we were just having cocktails and no food. We felt so embarrassed and were looking around for the cameras, because surely this was a prank. nope! The most stuck up bar tenders I’ve ever encountered. The manager should be ashamed and fire himself for a lack of hospitality. The place was so loud and nearly empty, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. The place is a joke dont waste your time! I guess they wanted our bar seats for the non existent line at the door!!!! Will never go back and never reccomend to anyone. Cru has way better staff, they actually care that youre there. Just keep walking by and chose literally any other place than this.
… moreJordan Beck
We came in as a party of five and were crammed into a table clearly meant for four. When we asked to slide a neighboring table over, we were flatly refused. It set the tone for the night — zero flexibility and even less hospitality.
The noise level was unbearable. They’ve somehow managed to install six or more speakers blasting music into a dining room that’s maybe 500 square feet. It’s so loud you can’t hear the person sitting across from you without practically shouting. Combine that with the tight quarters and you start to wonder if the goal is to get you out as fast as possible-it is the server joked that’s why they didn’t offer dessert.
Food? Just okay. A couple dishes were decent, but nothing you’ll remember tomorrow. The pricing, though, is unforgettable — small “shareable” plates at fine-dining prices, which don’t stretch far enough for a group. For what Nautilus charges, you could eat far better (and in peace) at Lola 41, CRU, or Galley — all of which actually deliver on experience, atmosphere, and flavor.
To top it off, Nautilus sneaks in a 4% “kitchen fee” buried in the fine print of the menu. No mention from the server, no heads-up on the bill. Just a quiet little surcharge for a noisy little room.
Bottom line: between the cramped seating, deafening noise, average food, and hidden fees, Nautilus isn’t worth your time or your money. Nantucket has too many genuinely great restaurants to waste an evening here.
… moreThe noise level was unbearable. They’ve somehow managed to install six or more speakers blasting music into a dining room that’s maybe 500 square feet. It’s so loud you can’t hear the person sitting across from you without practically shouting. Combine that with the tight quarters and you start to wonder if the goal is to get you out as fast as possible-it is the server joked that’s why they didn’t offer dessert.
Food? Just okay. A couple dishes were decent, but nothing you’ll remember tomorrow. The pricing, though, is unforgettable — small “shareable” plates at fine-dining prices, which don’t stretch far enough for a group. For what Nautilus charges, you could eat far better (and in peace) at Lola 41, CRU, or Galley — all of which actually deliver on experience, atmosphere, and flavor.
To top it off, Nautilus sneaks in a 4% “kitchen fee” buried in the fine print of the menu. No mention from the server, no heads-up on the bill. Just a quiet little surcharge for a noisy little room.
Bottom line: between the cramped seating, deafening noise, average food, and hidden fees, Nautilus isn’t worth your time or your money. Nantucket has too many genuinely great restaurants to waste an evening here.
Naum T.
Incredible food, cozy atmosphere and class act service. Have heard about the restaurant before but was my first time dining. A favorite and should be on the ‘best of’ lists for Nantucket.
… moreGeorge Furlow
Food was excellent. I had Calamari Salad and wife had the oyster tacos. They were both excellent. Our waitress was superb. Efficient, helpful, polite and tended to our needs. All questions were answered to help us make our decisions. I would highly recommend. We did not have reservations so we sat at the bar. I’d go again for sure
… moreJaclyn O’Day
The Nautilus has incredible food, great service, and an inviting atmosphere! Here are the items we ordered priority ranked in terms of what we liked the best:
Blue crab fried rice (gluten free)
Yellowfin tuna lettuce wraps (gluten free)
Crispy Calamari
Burrata (gluten free without the bread)
Vietnamese beef tataki salad (gluten free)
Steamed pork buns
… moreBlue crab fried rice (gluten free)
Yellowfin tuna lettuce wraps (gluten free)
Crispy Calamari
Burrata (gluten free without the bread)
Vietnamese beef tataki salad (gluten free)
Steamed pork buns