The Chanticleer Restaurant & Gardens — Restaurant in Nantucket

The Chanticleer is set in the charming village, Sconset, on Nantucket. If you’re looking for a stellar fine dining experience, in a picturesque setting, book a reservation. Neither the food, nor the service will let you down.

My party ate in the Rose Garden. The pictures I’ve attached don’t do the setting it’s proper justice. Let’s just say you’d be hard pressed to find a more beautiful seaside garden.

The dining is what solidified my 5 star review. Our waiter, Michael, was excellent. So many waiters either interfere too much or you can never find them for a simple request. This was the antithesis. The service was invisible when it was meant to be, then magically there almost in anticipation of a need. Flawless.

Two drinks, two appetizers, two entrees and a shared dessert and everything that hit our table was fresh, flavorful and perfectly executed. This is one of those places where the food actually outperforms the written menu or your expectations thereof.

Our evening ended with a fantastic shared dessert, a lemon tart accented with fresh raspberries and whipped cream. It was a perfect ending to a perfect dining experience.

As a footnote, I’ve been to the island many times and have always had a great experience at The Chanticleer. So, I booked our reservation three weeks in advance just to be sure we had a chance to dine there during our...

The Chanticleer is a fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Sconset Village on Nantucket Island. The restaurant was originally opened as a small tea house in 1900, and has since been transformed into one of the island's premier dining destinations.

The Chanticleer offers sophisticated American cuisine using seasonal ingredients, as well as an acclaimed wine selection. The menu changes seasonally to reflect the availability of fresh, local produce. Some of the signature dishes include roasted Nantucket scallops with black truffle risotto, grilled swordfish with roasted vegetables, and filet mignon with béarnaise sauce.

The Chanticleer is also known for its elegant atmosphere. The dining room is beautifully decorated with antique furniture and chandeliers, and the windows offer stunning views of the gardens. The restaurant also has a secluded patio that is perfect for dining al fresco on warm evenings.

The dress code at The Chanticleer is resort casual. Men are asked to wear collared shirts and pants, and women are asked to wear dresses or skirts that are at least knee-length.

The Chanticleer is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations are recommended, especially during the...

Wonderful service in a nice setting. The crowd trends towards the older, country club type of guest. The menu looks so interested but the execution is not what it should be. You know the quote about before leaving the house, a lady should look in the mirror and remove one accessory? The chef should take the same advice and remove one ingredient. Many of the dishes seemed over the top but not in a good way.

Not sure how to respond to question from the chef: we had a party of 9 and the three entrees that I tried were:

Poulet A ‘Estragon - Naturally Raised Vermont Chicken - On a Ragout of Organic Wild Mushrooms, Fig and Smoked Bacon. Paired with Whole Grain ‘Stuffing’ Flavored Waffles with Beet Syrup and Maple Butter.

Patty Melt Delux with Hand Pressed Beef Patty of Sirloin, Brisket & Short Rib, Served on Marbled Rye with Aged Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Thousand Island Aioli, Pommes Frites and Half-Sour Pickle.

Bolognese of New Zealand Lamb & Lamb Sausage - Slowly Simmered with San Morzano Tomatoes and Fines Herbs. Tossed with Today’s Fresh Pasta, Asiago Cheese

It's not to say that weren't delicious but they were so rich that eating half...