We were staying at the Cliffside (very nice) and The Galley is right there so we made a reservation. The mailtre d' couldn't have cared less that we were standing there, was surly and took us to our table with no smile or pleasantries. The service was slow and indifferent. The busboy took our bread and breadplate in the middle... more

I have been lunching at The Galley for 15 years. True, there are better places for food on the island, but there is no better place to catch the quintessestial WASP Nantucket experience. By the beach where the toe headed lads frolick under a rainbow of umbrellas, lots of bright pink and bright green Lily Pulitzer, Peter Beaton hats, madress... more

Expect to be paying for this experience for a long time - but honestly you can't get better on Nantucket. I have been dining here for lunch and dinner for over 20 years and I just love it. Lunch is more reasonable - having a glass of champagne or a bloody mary is decadent as you look at the oober... more

It's like an upscale French/New Englandy bistro with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean. Great sunset views. It's romantic and yet not too couple-y. The food on my last three visits was outstanding with a couple unique choices and great wine. It's a bit california chic-resorty dress wise. Loved it --going back again as I do every mem day weekend. The... more