Ships Inn

4.9

481 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

The Ships Inn Restaurant offers one of Nantucket's finest dining experiences. Located in an historic whaling captain\'s mansion built in 1831, the dining room and lounge are below street level and have an updated colonial atmosphere. Tall windows along two walls let in the summer breezes and let escape the sounds of happy conversation. This restaurant is a very good choice for an evening out with friends, and there are cozy, intimate alcoves for more romantic encounters. American/French cuisine is featured, with everything freshly prepared on the premises. Chef Mark Gottwald's food is bold and flavorful, and presented with understated elegance. Dinner menu selections include lobster, calamari, crab cakes, salmon, prawns, chicken, duck, beef, and lamb. Only the freshest ingredients are used. Members of our restaurant staff have been part of the Ships Inn family for an average of seven years or more. Friendliness, attentiveness, and food knowledge are the cornerstones of our operation.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 228-0040
Website
http://shipsinnnantucket.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mark Gottwald
Private party facilities
The Captains Table is a private dining for up to 40 guests, we can arrange custom menus, wine selections, and flower arrangements to ensure your special evening is perfect.

Location
13 Fair St., Nantucket, MA 02554
Neighborhood
Nantucket
Cross street
Lucretia Mott Lane
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
American
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Overall
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Food
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Service
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Value
Cape Cod and the Islands
Romantic
Cape Cod and the Islands
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ships Inn offers an inviting and charming dining experience in Nantucket. Guests rave about the "fantastic ambience" and "incredibly delicious food," with standout items like the soufflés and seafood dishes. The staff, particularly Melissa, are "exceptional," providing attentive service. Though prices are high, the quality and historic setting make it a "favorite" destination.

481 Reviews

D
Deana
VIP
New York City
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome restaurant- everything was great from food to drinks to service.
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Ryan
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melissa is exceptional. Always welcoming and achieving a consistently high level of service.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Visiting from out of state. Vacation dinner and it was excellent. Best heirloom tomato salad I’ve ever tasted.
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Steve
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Swordfish was the best I’ve had. It was a beautiful restaurant with amazing food. We loved it!
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Indrani
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We read the good reviews and decided to try the restaurant. Didn’t disappoint, in fact we loved it. The food was really good and the service was impeccable. Mellisa, our server was amazing. Will definitely go again when we visit Nantucket next.
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Scott
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An elegant experience! Great food and service! The historic setting is yet another "plus."
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Peter
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Outstanding, knowledgeable and professional service.
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Jennifer
Baltimore
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were early and seated early, but it seemed to be quite busy when we arrived and a bit chaotic. The dining room is very small and tables are nestled close to the prep area and other tables. Our server was very pleasant. We got the scallops and were a little surprised there were only two on the plate. Definitely not a shareable appetizer. Dinner portions were bigger and tasted good, but nothing extraordinary.
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M
Marion
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful restaurant, food is fabulous and service is great. I love celebrating special personal milestones for myself and friends here. The noise level can be very high which is both positive and sometimes negative. It adds to the energy but occasionally can be challenging to individual table side conversations. Overall, topnotch in every way!
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jayne
New Mexico
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere. Really good food. Good service. The souffle’s were fantastic!
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Ships Inn is rated 4.9 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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13 Fair St., Nantucket, MA 02554

Additional information

Cross street
Lucretia Mott Lane
Neighborhood
Nantucket
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Gottwald
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://shipsinnnantucket.com/
Phone number
(508) 228-0040
Private party facilities
The Captains Table is a private dining for up to 40 guests, we can arrange custom menus, wine selections, and flower arrangements to ensure your special evening is perfect.

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