2 Best Restaurants in Nantucket, Massachusetts

This game-day favorite offers a rowdy, not rarified, atmosphere and big platters of smoked meats suitable for sharing. But, don't let the casual vibe fool you, as they pay great attention to the food, offering gluten-free versions of all side dishes (except cornbread), great mac-and-cheese, perfectly cooked meats, and their own delicious sauces. Indoors, TVs tuned to games draw sports fans; outdoor tables are snug against folks queuing up for the ferry on Straight Wharf. 

No, it's not really an 1840s whaling bar—though the atmospheric basement, which dates all the way back to 1972, presents an "olde tavern" vibe. The owners added three new dining concepts as well, including the upscale Notch Whiskey Bar, the surf-themed Cisco Kitchen & Bar, and a beer garden patio, but they haven't changed crowd favorites like curly fries and big, juicy burgers.