Swordfish wasn't good. But the clam chowder and coleslaw are both great!
Dario Zgomba
fresh and affordable sea food
Michael C.
Got fried bay scallop rolls twice the week I was in island in February. The scallops are juicy, sweet and fried properly. There's a little of them served on a soft toasted hamburger style bun with tartar sauce and a bag of chips on the side. I did get a side of cole slaw the second time. A full dinner would have been too much - scallops, fries, cup of chowder and cole slaw. There is no inside seating available and it was raining hard so no outdoor seating was possible. Plus it was close to freezing outside. It's simple, quick easy and very good. Order ahead to save time. What more could I ask for?
Robert Coulter
They are my go to wintertime whole belly fried clams. Haven’t tried much of their takeout food but I have seen some ordered looks great! the prices are reasonable for Nantucket. Have ordered fresh fish from them and it was delicious. very grateful that they stay open through the winter.
Jeff Lakey
Best food we had on the island! So glad we randomly stopped here toward the end of our bike ride. We got a table fairly easily. If you can’t find a place to sit, order food anyway and figure it out.
Kay H.
We were recommended this spot by a deli in the Main Street area because they didn't have a lobster roll. They said if we were up for the walk, it's where all the locals go. So we figured if the calories we were about to consume, we should put the work on with the walk. When you walk in it is more so of a fish market. There are a couple of plastic chairs and tables on the walkway if you are wanting to eat there. This is where we ate too. So like I said, you walk in and you will see all types of seafood in the glass coolers and then they also have a paper menu they will hand you if you want a sandwich. We ordered two lobster rolls and two waters. The price was $80 for the order. There was plenty of lobster. It was chopped in tiny pieces vs traditional chunks and they offer a bag of chips. The walk over was easy, a little far but was nice to see the area while walking over.
Albert Guerra
It's good, got the lobster roll for $35, it's about the size of a quarter pounder hamburger . . .
Amy W.
I LOVE FRIED scallops!!! - you see fried clams everywhere - but fried scallops are much more rare. I asked my "born on Nantucket friend" where I should indulge in this delicacy, and this place was her recommendation. There is only a few tables outside and this place is tucked away close to downtown (walkable) but nothing you would ever stumble upon if you didn't know it existed. I kinda made a tactical error and ordered way more than I could eat. A fried scallop dinner (substituted onion rings for fries - pro move!) It comes with a ton of scallops, onion rings, coleslaw, AND a whole cup of chowder - which I gave to the table next to me - they were thrilled! Even then - I could only finish half my meal. I should have ordered the appetizer portion. All in all - for Nantucket - it was a pretty reasonable price. NOTE- these were the Nantucket scallops - much smaller than normal scallops and sweeter. It was a very rich meal.
Kishan C
Usually an extremely patient person, but unfortunately the attitude of the lady at the front was horrible and made us get up and leave. As soon as we arrived an elderly couple who was eating finished their meal and got up— immediately and abrasively, she stopped talking to us ran after them and told them to throw their own food away. We were taken aback but didn’t think much of it, told her we would like to order calamari and oysters. She said the oysters would take “a long time” with no estimate, then said calamari could take up to an hour. We asked if there was any timing to expect on the oysters in the interim, and were told “i can’t give you an estimate. As soon as someone’s hands are free they will get to it”. She said if you want any other fried food it will take over an hour.Come on.. just awful service. There were more employees behind the counter than there were customers, perhaps unfortunately just reached them on a bad day but the customer service was atrocious.Ended up going to CRU and perhaps paid more but the food was incredible and the service even better.
The food is AMAZING but the employees are a bit rude, it’s worth the wait though!
Adrienne
This place is such a gem. It is extremely causal so if you’re looking for something upscale this isn’t for you. But, if you don’t mind sitting outside and using plastic utensils, I highly suggest checking it out. The seafood is as fresh as it gets- we even saw a huge cooler being brought in while we sat outside and ate. Huge portions, very affordable (was shocked to find this on Nantucket), and the employees were lovely. Pictured are fish & chips, which comes with three large pieces of fish, a good amount of crispy fries, side of coleslaw, AND a cup of delicious clam chowder. Can’t wait to go back.
Christy A.
Really disappointed in the clambake. There was grit in every clam. The corn tasted old and even had a rotten spot. Everything desperately needed salt--the entire thing was just so bland. We ordered to eat there but it still came wrapped up thickly in plastic. They said they pre cracked the lobster, but it wasn't done well, and we really had to wrestle the lobster to get meat (you only get a plastic fork when there). There was no way at all to get the meat from the small parts so we wasted a lot.
Jean D.
Best fish and fries along with friendly staff. Outdoor seating extends the friendly vibe of talking to other customers. My family and I have been enjoying this great place for many years. Never been disappointed with the fresh fish.
Kislev A.
Had I visited SAYLE'S SEAFOOD on my first day here in Nantucket, I would have been visited EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. OF. MY. STAY. The LOBSTER DINNER came with a whole steamed lobster (your choice of lobster size), some tasty new potatoes, corn on the cob, clarified butter and lemon wedges. The FRIED CALAMARI are so crispy and tasty. The CLAM CHOWDER had a lot of clam pieces. The RAW SHUCKED OYSTERS were local and suuu-weeet. There are a handful of tables with chairs outside for you to enjoy your meal. The workers know their stuff, are nice, super friendly, and are "on it". When I came back in to see if my food was ready, the cashier remembered exactly what I ordered and yelled towards the kitchen in the back to hand me my *whatever dish was ready*.
Very friendly staff, and calamari was delicious
Swordfish wasn't good. But the clam chowder and coleslaw are both great!
fresh and affordable sea food
Got fried bay scallop rolls twice the week I was in island in February. The scallops are juicy, sweet and fried properly. There's a little of them served on a soft toasted hamburger style bun with tartar sauce and a bag of chips on the side. I did get a side of cole slaw the second time. A full dinner would have been too much - scallops, fries, cup of chowder and cole slaw. There is no inside seating available and it was raining hard so no outdoor seating was possible. Plus it was close to freezing outside. It's simple, quick easy and very good. Order ahead to save time. What more could I ask for?
They are my go to wintertime whole belly fried clams. Haven’t tried much of their takeout food but I have seen some ordered looks great! the prices are reasonable for Nantucket. Have ordered fresh fish from them and it was delicious. very grateful that they stay open through the winter.
Best food we had on the island! So glad we randomly stopped here toward the end of our bike ride. We got a table fairly easily. If you can’t find a place to sit, order food anyway and figure it out.
We were recommended this spot by a deli in the Main Street area because they didn't have a lobster roll. They said if we were up for the walk, it's where all the locals go. So we figured if the calories we were about to consume, we should put the work on with the walk. When you walk in it is more so of a fish market. There are a couple of plastic chairs and tables on the walkway if you are wanting to eat there. This is where we ate too. So like I said, you walk in and you will see all types of seafood in the glass coolers and then they also have a paper menu they will hand you if you want a sandwich. We ordered two lobster rolls and two waters. The price was $80 for the order. There was plenty of lobster. It was chopped in tiny pieces vs traditional chunks and they offer a bag of chips. The walk over was easy, a little far but was nice to see the area while walking over.
It's good, got the lobster roll for $35, it's about the size of a quarter pounder hamburger . . .
I LOVE FRIED scallops!!! - you see fried clams everywhere - but fried scallops are much more rare. I asked my "born on Nantucket friend" where I should indulge in this delicacy, and this place was her recommendation. There is only a few tables outside and this place is tucked away close to downtown (walkable) but nothing you would ever stumble upon if you didn't know it existed. I kinda made a tactical error and ordered way more than I could eat. A fried scallop dinner (substituted onion rings for fries - pro move!) It comes with a ton of scallops, onion rings, coleslaw, AND a whole cup of chowder - which I gave to the table next to me - they were thrilled! Even then - I could only finish half my meal. I should have ordered the appetizer portion. All in all - for Nantucket - it was a pretty reasonable price. NOTE- these were the Nantucket scallops - much smaller than normal scallops and sweeter. It was a very rich meal.
Usually an extremely patient person, but unfortunately the attitude of the lady at the front was horrible and made us get up and leave. As soon as we arrived an elderly couple who was eating finished their meal and got up— immediately and abrasively, she stopped talking to us ran after them and told them to throw their own food away. We were taken aback but didn’t think much of it, told her we would like to order calamari and oysters. She said the oysters would take “a long time” with no estimate, then said calamari could take up to an hour. We asked if there was any timing to expect on the oysters in the interim, and were told “i can’t give you an estimate. As soon as someone’s hands are free they will get to it”. She said if you want any other fried food it will take over an hour.Come on.. just awful service. There were more employees behind the counter than there were customers, perhaps unfortunately just reached them on a bad day but the customer service was atrocious.Ended up going to CRU and perhaps paid more but the food was incredible and the service even better.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is AMAZING but the employees are a bit rude, it’s worth the wait though!
This place is such a gem. It is extremely causal so if you’re looking for something upscale this isn’t for you. But, if you don’t mind sitting outside and using plastic utensils, I highly suggest checking it out. The seafood is as fresh as it gets- we even saw a huge cooler being brought in while we sat outside and ate. Huge portions, very affordable (was shocked to find this on Nantucket), and the employees were lovely. Pictured are fish & chips, which comes with three large pieces of fish, a good amount of crispy fries, side of coleslaw, AND a cup of delicious clam chowder. Can’t wait to go back.
Really disappointed in the clambake. There was grit in every clam. The corn tasted old and even had a rotten spot. Everything desperately needed salt--the entire thing was just so bland. We ordered to eat there but it still came wrapped up thickly in plastic. They said they pre cracked the lobster, but it wasn't done well, and we really had to wrestle the lobster to get meat (you only get a plastic fork when there). There was no way at all to get the meat from the small parts so we wasted a lot.
Best fish and fries along with friendly staff. Outdoor seating extends the friendly vibe of talking to other customers. My family and I have been enjoying this great place for many years. Never been disappointed with the fresh fish.
Had I visited SAYLE'S SEAFOOD on my first day here in Nantucket, I would have been visited EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. OF. MY. STAY. The LOBSTER DINNER came with a whole steamed lobster (your choice of lobster size), some tasty new potatoes, corn on the cob, clarified butter and lemon wedges. The FRIED CALAMARI are so crispy and tasty. The CLAM CHOWDER had a lot of clam pieces. The RAW SHUCKED OYSTERS were local and suuu-weeet. There are a handful of tables with chairs outside for you to enjoy your meal. The workers know their stuff, are nice, super friendly, and are "on it". When I came back in to see if my food was ready, the cashier remembered exactly what I ordered and yelled towards the kitchen in the back to hand me my *whatever dish was ready*.