or, The Whale Menu – Nantucket, MA

Type : Restaurant

Location : Nantucket, MA

Global fare in a chic atmosphere with a patio offering shared plates, salads & brunch, plus drinks. Based on 128 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout

or, The Whale 02554

Address:
38 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554

Phone: (508) 825-5897

Website:

Social Profile:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 10 AM–2 PM

Menu

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Shrimp Cocktail
By the 1/2 dozen, old bay spice, remoulade
$16.00
Pickle Plate
Shiitakes, cantaloupes, cauliflower, beets, fennel
$14.00
Roasted Mushrooms
Celeriac puree, fried egg, brown butter vinaigrette
$14.00
Duck Confit Toast
Shallot, radish, celery leaf, pickled red onion, apricot mostarda
$17.00
Edward’s Country Ham
Housemade whole grain mustard, sliced baguette
$14.00
Chicken Wings
Sweet chili glaze, black sesame
$12.00
Grilled Head-On Prawns
Spicy black bean marinade, romanesco, radish, dill
$15.00
Salads
Asparagus
Goat cheese, haricots vert, pea shoots, lemon zest, dill
$15.00
Chop
Bitter greens, tomato, cucumber, castelvetrano, pomegranate vinaigrette
$15.00
Caesar
Baby gem lettuce, anchovy, croutons, parmesan
$16.00
Mains
Roasted Eggplant
Braised lentils, bulgarian feta, za’atar spice
$21.00
Pan Seared Branzino
Coconut rice, escabeche, arugula puree
$27.00
Lobster Cavatelli
Housemade pasta, green peas, maitake confit, lobster reduction
$35.00
Veggie Burger
Chickpea & quinoa patty, tzatziki, roasted red pepper on brioche
$15.00
Main Burger
Housemade patty, cheddar, caramelized onion, tomato jam on brioche
$15.00
Lobster Roll
Cold lemon mayo, herbs, brioche roll
$30.00
Steak Frites
Grilled sirloin, crispy frites, bearnaise
$28.00
Cast Iron Chicken
Fingerlings, squash, cippolini onion, watercress, green harissa
$28.00
Sides
Asparagus Tempura
Furikake aioli
$8.00
Grilled Broccolini
Preserved lemon sauce, pomegranate
$8.00
Brunch
House Pickled Vegetables
Assorted farm selection
$14.00
Otw Wings
Tempura batter-korean chili glaze-sesame-scallion
$17.00
Papas Bravas
Crispy fingerlings-brava sauce-green harissa lemon aioli
$16.00
New England Clam Chowder
Quahogs potatoes-thyme
$12.00
Avocado Toast
Tomato- red onion radish-paprika oil- everything bagel spice-fried egg
$17.00
Pimento Toast
Heirloom tomato-peashoots – micro beet greens
$16.00
Falafel Gyro
Cucumber salad – red onion-tzatziki – toasted naan
$18.00
Asparagus Salad
Snap peas-herbed goat cheese- everything bagel spice- lemon vinaigrette
$18.00
Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce – croutons- citrus caesar dressing
$17.00
Spring Salad
Mesclun greens spring vegetables & herbs – balsamic vinaigrette
$18.00
Shaken & Stirred
Uncle Bad News
Jalapeno infused silver tequila – rhubarb – lime
$15.00
Happy Gilmore
Four roses bourbon-peach-lemonade – iced tea
Kelly Kapowski
888 vodka – shaken raspberries – farm mint
$15.00
Salty Gallina
Mezcal guava – lemon-togarashi salt rim
Nay Nay’s Mai Tai
White rum-spiced orange pineapple-lime-floater
$16.00
The Limelight
London dry gin-keffir simple egg white-lime
$15.00
Melville’s Old-Fashioned
Old overholt rye-orange-cardamom simple & bitter
$16.00
By The Glass
Pinot Grigio La Fiera. Veneto. It $13.00
Sauvignon Blanc Hunt & Harvest. Napa. Ca $15.00
Chenin Blanc Vincent Et Tania Careme. Vouvray. Fr $14.00
Chardonnay Elouan. Or $14.00
White Burgundy Les Tourelles De La Cree. Montagny. Fr $18.00
Still Rose Villa Des Anges Provence, Fr $14.00
Cava Segura Viudas, Penedes Sp $13.00
Champagne Moet & Chandon, Reims. Fr $18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Broadside, Paso Robles Ca $16.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

tony 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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Chef Chris Paul
What an amazing treasure! So beautiful restaurant I suggest you go early this way you’ll get in and seated and not have to wait a while. Had the duck for two although a little pricey absolutely delicious I utilize the barbecue sauce served with the pork buns and it made the duck Taco over the top. This is a must try amazing service made a new friend would definitely go back!

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Ryan Stevens
Food was delicious and service was fantastic! The Korean bbq wings were awesome as an appetizer and the shrimp cake sandwich was awesome. Fries were also very good. Highly recommend!

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Grace Gherman
Such a cute place. Overall the food was good, and the outside ambiance is beautiful. The chicken was very good, and the watermelon salad was very vinegary.

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Jordan Tobins
Ugh. A definite stay away.

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Michaela Hunter
So happy to see new eateries on Nantucket. This one is exceptional! We stopped in for cocktails and an appetizer while shopping on Main Street. A beautiful renovation to a long-standing building. Quintessential Nantucket!The bar staff is so personable and fun. Our margaritas were terrific and made to our liking! Papas bravas were the perfect accompaniment, with a little extra aioli. We can’t wait to go back for a meal!

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Stacey McKenzie
Place is cute. The new renovation inside and out are great. Definitely Garden is a plus.

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Doug Leighton
Great downtown dining option. Largest bar in downtown Nantucket with many great drink options. Food is fabulous with an outside dinning option. Best part of the operation is The Blow Hole. A secret bar on the patio.

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Oskar Stiansen-Perskaas
Overall great experience. Steak frites with brown peppercorn sauce is delicious. Negroni was pretty good, not great. Cheesecake was great as well. Only real downside is the price but that’s just what great food costs.

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Kyle D
The chef worked with my friends garlic and onion and vegetarian restrictions. Kudos.

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