The best Restaurants in Massachusetts ranking of May 2025
19 restaurant menus in Massachusetts, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"This was an old favorite spot we were sad to see shut down a few season ago… but they are back and it is good. It is one of the better lunch or..."
Scott Briggs
"Great new addition to the downtown scene. Food was great. Boom boom shrimp was exceptional. Prices are..."
Doug Leighton
"One of the best taste and price values on island. The sushi was excellent. The staff is attentive and friendly. Service was awesome. On e of the best..."
Jon Zack
"Such a great place. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Beautiful inside and out. Can’t wait to go..."
Denise MacKay
"This place rocks. It’s back open and better than it was before. Service was excellent. Food was great. Atmosphere very chill. Reasonable prices,..."
Mike Evans
"Lunch was really good! We lived the fish and chips, lobster rolls and Whales Tail beers! Don’t pass this gem..."
"Delighted by everything at this restaurant! The food, ambiance, and service were top tier. We split several small plates, and each one impressed us..."
Kathy Fritz
"Tried them for the first time while visiting during the off-season this spring. It was a pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food! My..."
Stephen Ogden
"Chef Maurice is an amazing chef. A gem! A real treat for any foodie. His Michelin training show in his plating and tasty entrees. A 3 star Michelin..."
Aster L
"Went here for dinner here and ordered multiple meals with my fiancé and loved them all! Service great, food is amazing. We will be..."
Emily Smith
"Casual atmosphere, good service. We ordered the Mac and cheese, broiled shrimp, Cajun fish tacos, crispy broccoli and Mexican street corn. In general..."
Dan Yong
"Great experience. We were looking for a lighter meal as many of our fine dining on Nantucket so far was rich foods. I ordered a veggie bowl with..."
Colby Harris
"Dinner was amazing! Service was great! Not only that but Sabrina was an angel when our ferry got cancelled. She helped make sure we found a hotel and..."
Kelsey Gwin
"Absoutely delicious and a must if you looking for the best Island..."
"An intimate, eclectic and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Great food, good wine and friendly staff. Definitely try the Curried Mussels with Lemon..."
David B. Nelson
"Best food, best atmosphere, best staff! Most definitely worth the..."
Kate Godlesky
"Always great food and the expresso martini is a..."
Charles A Stewart
"The food was exceptional and the service was spot on! We will be visiting this restaurant often..."
Jacqueline Fortier Belham
"Every meal that I have had here has been excellent !!! 5 stars ..."
Lisa Bouchard
"We had our wedding reception there in 2012. They really took care of..."
Rob Guzzo
"Its not just great food but fabulous service at a place that makes you feel at home in a great..."
Stacey Donovan
"Delicious food, great service, and wonderful ambiance, what could be..."
Mary-Ellen Smith DiLella
"An must-stop destination during our annual ACK..."
Steve Hausmann
"Best..."
Dan Connor
"Great..."
Janet Amorello
"The best! Had the Fluke last..."
Dick Rosenberg
"Always a fantastic dining experience. Talk about their curried mussels with anyone traveling to Nantucket. Many great places to dine on the Island,..."
H.G.R.
"Delicious!! (and good with food allergies). Went after reading great online reviews and so glad we did! Hotel staff emphasized that it was outside of..."
Qsofhb
"Being a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Nantucket gives 56 Union a more neighborhood feel to it, which is a good thing...."
Ali Hanyaloglu
"Sorry no pics! But the food and service is excellent. This post is during Covid and these folks have the outdoor dining experience dialed in...."
Timothy Flynn
"Great restaurant, our best meal on the island. The food is great and the service is better. The curried mussels were unbelievable and the Javanese..."
Jasmeet Paul
"Possibly one of the best dining experiences on the island (speaking strictly on their dinner service during the peak of the summer).
First off, this..."
Brian Wood
"Excellent creative menu and delicious food. The service was on point and the owner actually came to our table to share stories behind some of the..."
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@chefsethraynor @angelaraynor @pearlnantucket
And backhouse and front of house for a Great dining experience everything was on point food..."
Chef Charles
"Amazing. Food was incredible. Team went above and beyond for us. We were a family with 2 small children trying to make it work and they were beyond..."
Kimberly Sullivan Mitchell
"Wow, this place always delivers. Seth and Angela and their team at the Pearl are amazing! The food is incredible and the service is fantastic. Great..."
TREY BAILEY
"This 5 star restaurant lives up to it's stars. Seth and Angela Raynor have created a divine menu as well as the beautiful environment. The tuna..."
Claudia Diorio
"I've never been able to afford to eat here, but I've cooked int he kitchen of the Pearl. I can assure you that the food is made with integrity, ..."
"Rating is solely based on food. The place is incredibly small and the waitress not super friendly. But our lunch made up for it. Simply delicious..."
Missing golfcart
"The food was among the best I have ever had. The tomato and mushroom soup was definitely the best bowl of soup ever put in front of me. As well, the..."
Scott Callas
"Came in for Sunday brunch while visiting the island for the weekend. The restaurant is quite small - 8 tables or so - and quite cozy. Simple..."
Will Vaughan
"Small, intimate and one of the best places to dine on Nantucket. The menu changes frequently though many favorites are always present. It is BYOB so..."
Rick Mofsen
"Amazing food and service... Salmon was fall apart..."
"Great cappuccino & fabulous homemade treats by the owner! Good sandwiches too! A cozy place to sit, grab a great cup of coffee read the news, &..."
Sally Bates Hall
"Love the Bean! Great food and friendly staff!! Sandwiches and flatbreads are..."
Becky Hudson
"Awesome Sumatra. This review is so worth it. Looking forward to my next order shipping to..."
Carol Brothers
"Great coffee with a spinach and feta croissant ..."
Ginger Nixon Coakley
"Love that they offer organic and vegan products! Thank you!!
Plus the staff is great...."
Stephanie Henke
"I love the bean! Fantastic coffee and service with a..."
Alex Grano
"Oh so Good! Bean coffee is supplied to many of the shops on the island. Dark roast is delicious. WiFi and comfortable seating area. Good selections..."
Rodney Yoswig
"Fantastic egg sandwich, delicious iced coffee, but a bit crowded. Great..."
Robert VanDyke
"Nice place to stop have a coffee, tea and baked goods. Music and atmosphere is..."
Beth Russell
"Very charming cafe with friendly staff and good sandwiches at pretty fair prices. It seems like most of their dessert items are gluten free. The..."
Drew Cameron
"Ordered a latte here and it was very good. The menu had a lot of options and the food looked great. I liked the casual setup and atmosphere. I was..."
Laurence Banville
"Great location, nice staff, really good coffee. Had a quick pre-made breakfast sandwich which was good. Prices are very reasonable (remember,..."
Jake Lee
"Good coffee, great sandwiches. The lines can get pretty long in the summer and don't really move fast enough. If you're just in there to grab a quick..."
"Beautiful weather for outdoor dining.
Be sure to start with the Popovers. Had the Beef Carpaccio and Med Salad with Shrimp. Decent pricing for..."
Aunt Barbara
"I will start with the best :
Food and drinks was amazing !!! When i say amazing i mean it .
Drinks was perfectly maded . Their expresso martini was..."
Stacey McKenzie
"BEST meal we had on Nantucket. Best escargots ever. Duck a l'orange superb as well as asparagus topped with..."
Kim Peters
"Wonderful cocktails!! Great below ground speak easy type place. So glad it's..."
Ken Mazur
"This years host/hostess was very friendly and efficient! And the food continues to be excellent! Highly recommend the..."
Ken Bagley
"Delicious, hidden gem.
Just a couple of blocks from the hub bub, this recommendation from 21 Broad was fantastic. We ate outside, our bartender was..."
"Pepe is amazing. Some of the best drinks I've ever had and I literally mix drinks for a living. He is fantastic, passionate, and very detailed..."
Quintrell Rasheed
"Had some great apps....pizzetta (sp?) was fantastic! The Triple B burger was over the top delicious. Nice wine, great atmosphere, excellent customer..."
Susan Leigh Radford
"The food and mojito were so good I'm still thinking about it the next..."
Carolyn Zarrella Butler
"My daughter and I went on a Tuesday night for their Rib Night (1.50 per rib) Their ribs were fabulous, possibly the best I have ever had. Our..."
Jamie Pryde Mayer
"Warm , inviting, the hostess treated us like family! Great menu! Beautifully presented food! Great innovative bar tender! I highly recommend..."
JoAnne Murray-Davis
"Unbelievable find ! The cocktails and food were..."
Kristin Marovelli
"Remember Cambridge Street, this is on steroids. Wonderful service, food, ambiance. Great way to spend a night on..."
"Everything we ordered was fantastic and the staff was awesome, including the..."
Michael Burns
"Delic and friendly
Great music
Fun fun fun
Easy to..."
Bonnie Roseman
"Great atmosphere, creative food, drinks and..."
Tom Ayars
"The watermelon and tomato soup was fantastic! Perfect summer..."
Marsha Egan
"We had a great time! Food, drink & service were all..."
David Michael
"Had excellent BBQ takeout tonight and their desserts are..."
Santi Scheurell
"Last night during the wind swept evening, a special friend and I went to Atlas. We wanted to have a quiet drink and then were happily surprised to..."
Kate Hamilton
"Superb cocktails and food. Very friendly staff and a good place to go if you are looking for a fine dinning experience. The chef came out at the end..."
Henry McCarthy
"They know what they're doing here. The cocktails are creative and delicious. The food includes standard fare with subtle twists that take them to the..."
Bill Kiszka
"Easily one of the best restaurants on Nantucket. The drinks are amazing - all ingredients are made from scratch by an incredible bartender. The..."
Elizabeth W.
"Atlas is our favorite new discovery! All of the staff's suggestions were spot-on, from drinks to burgers to ribs to dessert. The Triple-B Burger is..."
ELLA MARE
"Came to Nantucket for Stroll weekend and my friend found Atlas! Opened in March 2016 and is a must for phenomenal dining! Get out of town and enjoy..."
Brenda Miller
"Cocktails here were awesome and the bartender was really into talking me through how he came up with the ideas. My wife and friend loved the Dorothy..."
Chris Johnson
"Great food, great music, great art, and great service.
You like messy, hands on BBQ with classic American taste? They got it - ribs, wings, burgers,..."
Jack Gould
"As a vegetarian it is easy to find restaurants that prepare dishes with little regard for the complexities and nuances of each ingredient. Atlas has..."
"Loved the cozy rustic chic decor! I ordered a margarita and the station burger - both were good. There were multiple options on the menu that I was..."
Ellie Villa-Wilson
"I am baffled by the mixed reviews, the food and service is absolutely wonderful. The Chef has a mastered taste, pretty simple to appreciate a..."
james Curtin
"Went the first night of a new menu and got a steak shoulder tenderloin dish that was excellent. Returned 24 hours later for a halibut entree that was..."
Bill Kiszka
"My boyfriend and I happened to show up on the first night of their new menu, so they were having trouble finding them (to swap them out on the menus..."
Leslie Kiszka
"I arrived after the restaurant had closed to at least have a glass of wine. As a charter pilot I don't control my schedule and quite often go to bed..."
Les Benson
"Sometimes you forget what good customer service is until you actually get it. I mean it's Nantucket there aren't really too many bad restaurants but..."
"I have been to this restaurant a number of times and everything is just delicious. Last night's dinner was beyond excellent and the chef and staff..."
Miki Lovett
"Amazingly delicious dinner from Chef Nimesh! All the courses were clean well Balanced and full of flavor. Hands down one of the best meals I've..."
"Completely delicious treats - high price point, but that's to be expected on the island. Service was very friendly and they were patient with me as..."
Leslie Kiszka
"Even though they were closing in two minutes, the ladies made us feel welcome, offered us a sample of candy and then made us two custom boxes of..."
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