With each new season, a new restaurant (or two, or three) opens to rave reviews on the island of Nantucket, sending foodies to scramble for the next hot, and “in” spot. Most of the new restaurants can be found in town clustering between Federal and Broad streets: Cru, which opened in 2012, boasts a spectacular raw bar; the Proprietor’s Bar & Table (opened in 2013) serves sophisticated small plates; mainstays Straight Wharf and the Boarding House offer outstanding seafood and farm-to-table fare.

Although Nantucket offers a variety of fare, in the last few years, restaurants have become almost out of reach for the typical consumer, more often than not, renters are selecting to stay at home and cook wonderful local produce, and great fresh catch. An exception to this limitation has been two of my favorites in Nantucket, who continue to deliver great food at very reasonable prices. First, there is Black Eye Susan’s; with its BYOB policy it dramatically reduces the cost of a meal while delivering some of the best dishes on the island. Next, there is the Brant Point Grill, which prior to June 20th of this year delivers its 3 for $45 special, a true bargain.

In addition to the two restaurants mentioned above, I want to share with our readers my experiences during the 2018 Season while visiting a large majority of the restaurants on island. What follows are my impressions on the quality of their food, their service, and of course their price.