All the dishes were excellent. Particularly enjoyed the Dandan noodles, the calamari and yellowfin tuna lettuce wraps.
LYN
We received a call back from Tim asking if we're still interested in coming for dinner. The place filled up quickly. We sat next to some wonderful people. My absolute favorite place to go on the island.
Victoria
We were able to come in with a wheelchair with such ease and it wasn't a big deal. So appreciated. Food and service amazing as always. Always a place I'll come back to again and again as food is addicting and great wine selection.
Amy P
There's no better food on Nantucket -- every bite is delicious! The crab rice is maybe the most delicious thing ever! Thank you, Nautilus!
Tricia
We started w the fried calamari. It was more slaw than calamari. Plus had too much breading. We ordered the Peking duck which was very good. Excellent server!
Beth 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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Craig
Outstanding experience and fantastic menu for a brisk fall evening with friends. Definite way to top off yo our visit to Nantucket in the fall season (before they close for the winter!)
Gene
Food was pricy but delicious. Dining area has close seating arrangement, music was loud so folks had to raise their voices to be heard which resulted in a noisy environment.
Nathan Singles
A bit loud in the restaurant, but the food and service were top notch!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barton
I'm probably just too old for this restaurant. The food was excellent, the service great. I loved the yellowfin tuna lettuce wraps and blue crab fried rice especially. But it was just too noisy for me. When I go to dinner with my wife, I'd like us to be able to have a conversation without shouting. If you're looking for a fun place with great food to hangout with a group of friends, maybe the Nautilus is ideal. If you're looking for a quiet dinner, this is not the right choice.
Restaurant opened at 5:30, place was full. At 5:40. Enjoyed a blueberry cocktail, shishito peppers were excellent, lamb chops were tender, blue crab fried rice worth the trip to the island. Staff was friendly, professional and helpful.
Bob
Continues to be one of the best or the best restaurant in Nantucket. Very difficult to get a reservation.
Hannah
Our special occasion was not acknowledged at all. The service was off and the hostess and waiter gave very dismissive and pretentious vibes, only attending to the locals (80% of the restaurant). If you're wondering why it's so hard to get a reservation here off season, that is why. Definitely overhyped although the food was quite good.
Carmen
Nautilus is an excellent choice... for some. The tapas menu features quality and delicious options, but may be considered “limited” by some. The Hamachi, Shishido, peppers, lamb chops, and ribs were all very tasty and well prepared. The tables are very close together, and I would recommend sitting at the chef's bar. The wine list is excellent and all drinks are well poured. Personally, I always look forward to dining at Nautilus. However, on this occasion, we were a party of four and I am not sure that our guests ( who are meeting potatoes people) were thrilled. i'm sure that this had less to do with the quality of the food and more to do with the menu. 
Michael
Delicious and creative food, perfect lighting, excellent service. Coolest dining vibe on the island.
All the dishes were excellent. Particularly enjoyed the Dandan noodles, the calamari and yellowfin tuna lettuce wraps.
We received a call back from Tim asking if we're still interested in coming for dinner. The place filled up quickly. We sat next to some wonderful people. My absolute favorite place to go on the island.
We were able to come in with a wheelchair with such ease and it wasn't a big deal. So appreciated. Food and service amazing as always. Always a place I'll come back to again and again as food is addicting and great wine selection.
There's no better food on Nantucket -- every bite is delicious! The crab rice is maybe the most delicious thing ever! Thank you, Nautilus!
We started w the fried calamari. It was more slaw than calamari. Plus had too much breading. We ordered the Peking duck which was very good. Excellent server!
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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Outstanding experience and fantastic menu for a brisk fall evening with friends. Definite way to top off yo our visit to Nantucket in the fall season (before they close for the winter!)
Food was pricy but delicious. Dining area has close seating arrangement, music was loud so folks had to raise their voices to be heard which resulted in a noisy environment.
A bit loud in the restaurant, but the food and service were top notch!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm probably just too old for this restaurant. The food was excellent, the service great. I loved the yellowfin tuna lettuce wraps and blue crab fried rice especially. But it was just too noisy for me. When I go to dinner with my wife, I'd like us to be able to have a conversation without shouting. If you're looking for a fun place with great food to hangout with a group of friends, maybe the Nautilus is ideal. If you're looking for a quiet dinner, this is not the right choice.
Restaurantji Recommends
Restaurant opened at 5:30, place was full. At 5:40. Enjoyed a blueberry cocktail, shishito peppers were excellent, lamb chops were tender, blue crab fried rice worth the trip to the island. Staff was friendly, professional and helpful.
Continues to be one of the best or the best restaurant in Nantucket. Very difficult to get a reservation.
Our special occasion was not acknowledged at all. The service was off and the hostess and waiter gave very dismissive and pretentious vibes, only attending to the locals (80% of the restaurant). If you're wondering why it's so hard to get a reservation here off season, that is why. Definitely overhyped although the food was quite good.
Nautilus is an excellent choice... for some. The tapas menu features quality and delicious options, but may be considered “limited” by some. The Hamachi, Shishido, peppers, lamb chops, and ribs were all very tasty and well prepared. The tables are very close together, and I would recommend sitting at the chef's bar. The wine list is excellent and all drinks are well poured. Personally, I always look forward to dining at Nautilus. However, on this occasion, we were a party of four and I am not sure that our guests ( who are meeting potatoes people) were thrilled. i'm sure that this had less to do with the quality of the food and more to do with the menu. 
Delicious and creative food, perfect lighting, excellent service. Coolest dining vibe on the island.
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