Top Rated Restaurants en Cafés in Edgartown

Combining the bold flavors of the the Mediterranean with the freshness of local seafood and meat, Ventuno offers a gourmet dining experience in Nantucket. The restaurant has an upscale vibe and elegant interiors that are well suited to romantic dinners and evenings with friends. Start with a platter of fritto misto - fried Nantucket calamari, fluke, wild Apalachicola shrimp, peppers, and preserved lemon. Follow with dishes like line-caught fluke with kabocha squash and smoked bacon or slow-cooked lamb steak with pumpkin agrodolce and smoked onion puree, served alongside exceptional wine pairings from Italy. The classy ambiance and gourmet dishes that simply burst with flavor combined with personable service make for one of the best Italian meals you'll have on the island.

The proprietors of Boarding House opened this restaurant, which features a creative seafood menu, an extensive wine and champagne list and the unique chef's garden tasting table where as many as eight guests may enjoy a private view into the state-of-the-art kitchen. Selections from the dinner menu include crab spring rolls with carrot wakame slaw and sweet and sour dipping sauce, a martini of yellowfin tuna, creme Fraiche, wasabi, tobiko and sesame, soft shell crabs and wild striped bass with local lobster & rouille. Call for reservations.

Dune (formerly Cioppino's) is a contemporary restaurant located on Nantucket. Much of the menu includes modern takes on classic dishes, such as yellow fin tuna with gazpacho or lobster salad with avocado and vinaigrette sauce. There is a small and festive bar area and patio dining, which helps make this a favorite spot on Nantucket.

Sweet Life Cafe, located in the heart of Oak Bluffs is housed within a charming Victorian on the Circuit Avenue. The fine dining destination enjoys a wonderful location and features an elegant decor that lends a lovely, whimsical vibe to the place. There's a pretty patio arrangement that is just the right spot for a special date. And thanks to its intimate and upscale ambiance, Sweet Life Cafe also makes for a good option for special occasions. The cuisine served is just as refined and impressive as the rest of the place and includes fresh seasonal offerings cooked with high culinary standards and innovative techniques. Although the menu changes what remains constant is the scrumptious taste and sublime flavors of dishes such as seared scallops, braised pork cheek and lamb three ways, to name a few. There's a splendid, well-considered wine list available as well! All in all, Sweet Life Cafe makes for a stupendous treat!

The Proprietors Bar & Table is an elegant restaurant and bar which combines culinary techniques from across the world to create a unique New American menu. The seasonal produce which is source from small Nantucket and New England farms is used to create a a different array of dishes each day. An award-winning list of wines, a selection of craft beers on the tap and seasonal craft cocktails are served by the knowledgeable bar staff. Sharing portions and a cozy ambiance makes this a perfect place to go for a dinner date.

Armed with healthy ingredients which are sourced locally, Alchemy prides itself on serving some of the most scrumptious food this side of the area! Presenting a collaboration of different flavors and tastes to arrive at the classic and delectable New American cuisine, the establishment has been earning several accolades for its eclectic menu which places a particular emphasis on local favorite seafood and meat dishes. Fried oysters are a recommended stalwart here, while other dishes are prepared with more flare. Think chicken liver crostini or yellowfish crudo. Have a romantic date on the outdoor porch, experience some of the area’s best fine dining, or head upstairs to the lively bar for an ingeniously concocted cocktail as you soak in the warmth of the fireplace!