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or, The Whale
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Global fare in a chic atmosphere with a patio offering shared plates, salads & brunch, plus drinks.
Nearby attractions
Nantucket Downtown Historic District
2 Fairgrounds Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Theatre
17 S Water St, Nantucket, MA 02554, United States
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554, United States
Artists Association of Nantucket Gallery
8 Federal St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Lynda Willauer Antiques
2 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nantucket By Water
Slip, 1011 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02584
Maria Mitchell Aquarium & Sea Shop
32 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Pete's Fresh Fish Prints
17 Old South Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02584
Hadwen House
96 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nearby restaurants
Lemon Press l Restaurant, Catering & Private Event Space
41 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
The Gaslight
3 N Union St, Nantucket, MA 02554
The Club Car
1 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
The Nautilus
12 Cambridge St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Handlebar Café
15 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554
The Proprietors Bar & Table
9 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Misogi Noodle Bar
9 S Water St, Nantucket, MA 02554
NanTaco
21 S Water St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Black-Eyed Susan's
10 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Jack & Charlie's Ice Cream
10 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nearby local services
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Pageo Jewelers - Nantucket
46 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Anna P. Jay | Fine Jewelry
5 Washington St C, Nantucket, MA 02554
Trinity Collection
50 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Southern Tide Nantucket
34 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Murray's Toggery Shop
62 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Calista West
12 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Erica Wilson Inc
25 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Stephanie's
42 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Stop & Shop
9 Salem St, Nantucket, MA 02554
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Union Street Inn
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29 Centre St, Nantucket, MA 02554
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76 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Hotel Pippa
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The Barnacle Inn
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21 Broad Hotel
21 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Jared Coffin House
29 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Ships Inn
13 Fair St, Nantucket, MA 02554
The Chestnut House
3 Chestnut St, Nantucket, MA 02554, United States
Brass Lantern Inn
11 N Water St, Nantucket, MA 02554
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or, The Whale

38 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
4.4(116)$$$$
Open until 9:30 PM
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Global fare in a chic atmosphere with a patio offering shared plates, salads & brunch, plus drinks.

attractions: Nantucket Downtown Historic District, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Theatre, Nantucket Atheneum, Artists Association of Nantucket Gallery, Lynda Willauer Antiques, Nantucket By Water, Maria Mitchell Aquarium & Sea Shop, Pete's Fresh Fish Prints, Hadwen House, restaurants: Lemon Press l Restaurant, Catering & Private Event Space, The Gaslight, The Club Car, The Nautilus, Handlebar Café, The Proprietors Bar & Table, Misogi Noodle Bar, NanTaco, Black-Eyed Susan's, Jack & Charlie's Ice Cream, local businesses: Mitchell's Book Corner, Pageo Jewelers - Nantucket, Anna P. Jay | Fine Jewelry, Trinity Collection, Southern Tide Nantucket, Murray's Toggery Shop, Calista West, Erica Wilson Inc, Stephanie's, Stop & Shop
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Falafel Gyro
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Chicken Sandwich
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Korean BBQ Bowl
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Avocado Toast
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Eggs Benedict
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Falafel Gyro

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Nearby attractions of or, The Whale

Nantucket Downtown Historic District

Nantucket Whaling Museum

Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Theatre

Nantucket Atheneum

Artists Association of Nantucket Gallery

Lynda Willauer Antiques

Nantucket By Water

Maria Mitchell Aquarium & Sea Shop

Pete's Fresh Fish Prints

Hadwen House

Nantucket Downtown Historic District

Nantucket Downtown Historic District

4.7

(185)

Open until 4:30 PM
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Nantucket Whaling Museum

Nantucket Whaling Museum

4.8

(457)

Open until 4:00 PM
Click for details
Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Theatre

Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Theatre

4.6

(105)

Open until 11:00 PM
Click for details
Nantucket Atheneum

Nantucket Atheneum

4.8

(27)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of or, The Whale

Lemon Press l Restaurant, Catering & Private Event Space

The Gaslight

The Club Car

The Nautilus

Handlebar Café

The Proprietors Bar & Table

Misogi Noodle Bar

NanTaco

Black-Eyed Susan's

Jack & Charlie's Ice Cream

Lemon Press l Restaurant, Catering & Private Event Space

Lemon Press l Restaurant, Catering & Private Event Space

4.5

(249)

$$

Click for details
The Gaslight

The Gaslight

4.4

(94)

Closed
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The Club Car

The Club Car

4.3

(164)

$$

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The Nautilus

The Nautilus

4.6

(153)

$$$$

Closed
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Nearby local services of or, The Whale

Mitchell's Book Corner

Pageo Jewelers - Nantucket

Anna P. Jay | Fine Jewelry

Trinity Collection

Southern Tide Nantucket

Murray's Toggery Shop

Calista West

Erica Wilson Inc

Stephanie's

Stop & Shop

Mitchell's Book Corner

Mitchell's Book Corner

4.9

(58)

Click for details
Pageo Jewelers - Nantucket

Pageo Jewelers - Nantucket

5.0

(27)

Click for details
Anna P. Jay | Fine Jewelry

Anna P. Jay | Fine Jewelry

5.0

(43)

Click for details
Trinity Collection

Trinity Collection

4.1

(35)

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Reviews of or, The Whale

4.4
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1.0
1y

Terrible awful service and disgustingly wilting salad. See the pics- RACIAL profiled by two women of the seemingly either one of the host or the manager.

edit to your meaningless reply: JUST admit and say genuine and sincere apologies without making this as my confusion. There were clear reasons why your members were racist. 1) there WAS already two white women party who were seating at the 4-people-table NEXT TO us. I was able to SEE it. 2) after we waited and sat, there WAS another white elderly couple who were introduced to the 4-people-seating outside after us. 3) We didn’t even get thank you when we were leaving and that two women were at the entrance as seen in the pic. I’m telling the truth- and still your salad was disgusting and definitely not worth to visit. We never experienced your rude attitude at any restaurant, especially clearly asking for something very reasonable. DON’T make me a fool and don’t lie to us. Good luck with your business!

They didn’t even apologize about my disgustingly dried salad which was not fresh at all, with our return. Although I got the second new one, every tips of the greens were blackened and yellowed. One of them just said “sorry, guys” very casually without any real emotion. We were no one to them. They let us wait while other same number parties without reservation went ahead of us multiple times. We thought they might stick to their rule like tables for two. But, apparently, any other white people was introduced to the table for 4 right away even when they were two people. Why did only we had to wait?

And the food was at best mediocre. Our server and another host were nice though. But I wouldn’t recommend this place at all. They ruined the ending of our wedding anniversary trip. Except for this restaurant, everything...

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1.0
1y

My friends and I recently dined at this establishment, and it was a regrettable experience. As someone who has visited the majority of restaurants on this island, I was curious to see how this one compared. While we were seated quickly and the hostess was charming, the initial promise quickly faded.

We waited 30 minutes before receiving any water or being approached by a waitress for drink orders. The service was abysmal. Although it's understandable that restaurants are busy during the summer season, the tables seated next to us were only there for drinks and now I understand why.

The atmosphere could be described as lively, if one finds the frequent sound of shattering glasses behind the bar entertaining. When our waitress finally arrived, we ordered the two salads available on the menu along with several appetizers, which were mediocre at best. One of my friends paid an additional $16 for chicken to be added to her salad, which, when I tasted it, reminded me of a complimentary salad at a pizza parlor. She did note, however, that the five small pieces of chicken were good.

The salad I ordered consisted of tomatoes, burrata, cherries, and an excessive amount of butter. It was more akin to a soup, with an added crunch from two cherries that still had their pits. The burrata tasted overwhelmingly salty and buttery. Upon closer inspection, illuminated by my phone, I was dismayed to see the burrata was so saturated with butter that it had turned yellow.

As for the main courses, I'd rather not recall the details, as the memory alone is enough to...

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5.0
29w

Everytime I go here I like it more-the patio at night with the lights such a vibe especially when the Kelly Kapowskis are flowing freely-surprisingly no Montucky Cold Snacks- if you're going to go for the Korean barbecue platter, you better come with a plan and a squad- We've tried plenty and uh, always end up with leftovers which makes for a pretty good Omelette- I digress.- it's not the pork's fault- it's doing its job just being delicious- but then there's this duck, who is as delicious if not better, and don't forget about the crispy artichokes... Before you know it, you're in too deep. You've buried yourself in deliciousness, and there's just no eating your way out of it... I love this place. They don't look at me too crazy when I ask for Tabasco sauce. Great staff, great food, great vibes - keep...

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Terrible awful service and disgustingly wilting salad. See the pics- RACIAL profiled by two women of the seemingly either one of the host or the manager. - edit to your meaningless reply: JUST admit and say genuine and sincere apologies without making this as my confusion. There were clear reasons why your members were racist. 1) there WAS already two white women party who were seating at the 4-people-table NEXT TO us. I was able to SEE it. 2) after we waited and sat, there WAS another white elderly couple who were introduced to the 4-people-seating outside after us. 3) We didn’t even get thank you when we were leaving and that two women were at the entrance as seen in the pic. I’m telling the truth- and still your salad was disgusting and definitely not worth to visit. We never experienced your rude attitude at any restaurant, especially clearly asking for something very reasonable. DON’T make me a fool and don’t lie to us. Good luck with your business! They didn’t even apologize about my disgustingly dried salad which was not fresh at all, with our return. Although I got the second new one, every tips of the greens were blackened and yellowed. One of them just said “sorry, guys” very casually without any real emotion. We were no one to them. They let us wait while other same number parties without reservation went ahead of us multiple times. We thought they might stick to their rule like tables for two. But, apparently, any other white people was introduced to the table for 4 right away even when they were two people. Why did only we had to wait? And the food was at best mediocre. Our server and another host were nice though. But I wouldn’t recommend this place at all. They ruined the ending of our wedding anniversary trip. Except for this restaurant, everything was perfect.
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Everytime I go here I like it more-the patio at night with the lights such a vibe especially when the Kelly Kapowskis are flowing freely-surprisingly no Montucky Cold Snacks- if you're going to go for the Korean barbecue platter, you better come with a plan and a squad- We've tried plenty and uh, always end up with leftovers which makes for a pretty good Omelette- I digress.- it's not the pork's fault- it's doing its job just being delicious- but then there's this duck, who is as delicious if not better, and don't forget about the crispy artichokes... Before you know it, you're in too deep. You've buried yourself in deliciousness, and there's just no eating your way out of it... I love this place. They don't look at me too crazy when I ask for Tabasco sauce. Great staff, great food, great vibes - keep doing what you do
tony villatony villa
Just arrived in Nantucket for a day trip and had previously made a 1130 reservation. We arrived and we’re seated in a very lovely outdoor patio setting. I bet it would be even better in the evening. We were immediately greeted right away and our drink orders were taken. When I asked if we needed any help with the menu, we didn’t, and immediately placed our order. Very friendly staff and attentive service while we were there. The food arrived quickly, and each entrée that we chose, we loved. No room for dessert so we paid our bill and we’re on with our day. I would highly recommend visiting this place as it has a lovely atmosphere and fantastic food and service.
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Terrible awful service and disgustingly wilting salad. See the pics- RACIAL profiled by two women of the seemingly either one of the host or the manager. - edit to your meaningless reply: JUST admit and say genuine and sincere apologies without making this as my confusion. There were clear reasons why your members were racist. 1) there WAS already two white women party who were seating at the 4-people-table NEXT TO us. I was able to SEE it. 2) after we waited and sat, there WAS another white elderly couple who were introduced to the 4-people-seating outside after us. 3) We didn’t even get thank you when we were leaving and that two women were at the entrance as seen in the pic. I’m telling the truth- and still your salad was disgusting and definitely not worth to visit. We never experienced your rude attitude at any restaurant, especially clearly asking for something very reasonable. DON’T make me a fool and don’t lie to us. Good luck with your business! They didn’t even apologize about my disgustingly dried salad which was not fresh at all, with our return. Although I got the second new one, every tips of the greens were blackened and yellowed. One of them just said “sorry, guys” very casually without any real emotion. We were no one to them. They let us wait while other same number parties without reservation went ahead of us multiple times. We thought they might stick to their rule like tables for two. But, apparently, any other white people was introduced to the table for 4 right away even when they were two people. Why did only we had to wait? And the food was at best mediocre. Our server and another host were nice though. But I wouldn’t recommend this place at all. They ruined the ending of our wedding anniversary trip. Except for this restaurant, everything was perfect.
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Everytime I go here I like it more-the patio at night with the lights such a vibe especially when the Kelly Kapowskis are flowing freely-surprisingly no Montucky Cold Snacks- if you're going to go for the Korean barbecue platter, you better come with a plan and a squad- We've tried plenty and uh, always end up with leftovers which makes for a pretty good Omelette- I digress.- it's not the pork's fault- it's doing its job just being delicious- but then there's this duck, who is as delicious if not better, and don't forget about the crispy artichokes... Before you know it, you're in too deep. You've buried yourself in deliciousness, and there's just no eating your way out of it... I love this place. They don't look at me too crazy when I ask for Tabasco sauce. Great staff, great food, great vibes - keep doing what you do
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Just arrived in Nantucket for a day trip and had previously made a 1130 reservation. We arrived and we’re seated in a very lovely outdoor patio setting. I bet it would be even better in the evening. We were immediately greeted right away and our drink orders were taken. When I asked if we needed any help with the menu, we didn’t, and immediately placed our order. Very friendly staff and attentive service while we were there. The food arrived quickly, and each entrée that we chose, we loved. No room for dessert so we paid our bill and we’re on with our day. I would highly recommend visiting this place as it has a lovely atmosphere and fantastic food and service.
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