Best Oysters on the Half Shell in Nantucket

2 restaurant menus in Nantucket, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Cru
Cru
88/100 (2659 ratings)
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Shrimp Cocktail
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sake
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Salmon
Key Lime Pie
Hot Lobster Roll
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Warm Butter Lobster Roll
Lobster Roll
Painted Hills Burger
Fried Clams
Today's Oysters
Salad
Swordfish
Steamed Cape Cod Mussels
Clam Chowder
French Fries
Cocktail with Cucumber
Asparagus and Pecorino
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"On the water and the decor is perfect! Cozy, stylish rustic - chic yacht theme. But aside from that the service was great and the food was..."
Jennifer Dawn Hubbard
"CRU Nantucket, enviously located on the harbor waterfront with a spot-on classic interior design aesthetic. Chic factor?: I shared a cushioned..."
Geoffrey von Barton III
"Cru Nantucket- wonderful place, excellent service, Würzburger Hofbräu from my hometown in Germany. The best Calamari I ever had! Worth coming from..."
Uwe Roblick
"I loved it ... Food and service were excellent .We had an awesome meal . The Fluke was to die..."
Marthahall Ramadan
"Excellent place that is more professional based atmosphere! Higher prices than the average on Nantucket but you get what you pay for... excellent..."
Lois Vigue
"Cru provides the most amazing food, beverages, atmosphere, staff and customer service in general! It was so wonderful we went back a second time...."
Gretchen E Vaughan
"Had drinks and appetizers on their gorgeous, comfy patio. The local oysters were by far the best I have ever had. Also had a beet hummus that was..."
Linda Preble Swanson
"Best Bloody Mary's hands down! Service ,food and atmosphere awsome ! Muscles and shrimp cocktail highly recommended! Chris was out server he was..."
Andrea Barney
"Fabulous food, service, ambiance and view. Highly recommend a visit to..."
Terri Ryan Sullivan
"The ambiance was great. The service was excellent and the food was amazingly delicious!!. I had the fried calamari and the buttered lobster. They..."
Crichton De la Haye
"A must go to on the island!! Have the lobster roll at night. It's orgasmic!!!!..."
Karyn Pallotta
"Best lobster roll and shrimp cocktail on the planet and amazing service. Thanks..."
Peter E. Hutchins
"The hype is real and well-deserved. The waterfront views and the atmosphere are unbeatable. First time here, came for a birthday dinner on Memorial..."
Pablo M
"Went for dinner last night and everything was outstanding. Our waiter was very attentive and had great recommendations. We had some oysters, the..."
Scott Briggs
"Great spot for long lunches and fancy dinners. Food is New England seafood that they take up a notch. The warm and cold lobster rolls are amazing...."
Doug Leighton
"My husband and I celebrated our 30th anniversary here, and the service and food were amazing! I had no issue with making our reservation (made July..."
Kathleen Flora
"You can’t get reservations here, but the bar is first come first serve so we just walked in and sat down for lunch. And if you were mildly shocked..."
Robin R Johnson
"Must do in Nantucket. We had a lovely New England experience seated by a window inside over looking the boats. The lobster roll was one of the best..."
Colby Harris
"Very good food, great party atmosphere. We ate here before catching the Ferry and it was worth the wait. Lobster Roll was amazing and my wife's..."
Sean Keeley
"CRU’s location is great, right by the harbor, with wonderful view. The service is very good, deserves 20% fixed tip, especially when you compared..."
Michelle L
Nantucket Tavern & Gazebo
Nantucket Tavern & Gazebo
78/100 (984 ratings)
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Salmon
Crab Cake Sandwich
Shrimp
Lobster Tostada
Fish & chips
Crab Cake
Lobster Roll with Butter and Fries
Fish & Chips
Cisco Brewers Whale's Tale Pale Ale
Lobster
Lobster Roll
Cisco Brewers Wandering Haze IPA
Salad
Fish Sandwich
Wings
Margaritas
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Clam Chowder
Basket of French Fries
Turkey Sandwich
Mudslide
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Oysters on the Half Shell
mozzarella sticks
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Dark and Stormy
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New England Clam Chowder
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"Really enjoyed the selections and the location is right near the ferry. Good place to kill time waiting for the boat but also looks like a fun place..."
Matt S
"Good selection of local beers and nice view overlooking the water. Seems like it’s always packed as it’s right in the downtown area. Nice place..."
Maddy A
"Our server, Kelly, was wonderful. Very attentive, friendly, helpful and not pushy at all. We were seated outside by the host immediately who knew a..."
Kate Bartholomew
"Good for having a drink while watching the island life pass..."
M Alone
"After a long trip from NY, once we got off the boat to land in Nantucket, this is the first awesome spot to get a drink, so strong that we felt so..."
M H
"Ate there yesterday. Burgers wonderful. Waitress attentive. Always go there when on..."
CAROLYN STAHLER JIGERJIAN