Kim B.
Yelp
I have very mixed feelings about Straight Wharf. Overall, our experience at Straight Wharf was above and beyond (explained below), and it made me a changed women. .What bothered me about our dining was a phone call I received from the manager prior to our arrival. Because our experience at the restaurant was spectacular, I am not going to let this affect their rating, or go into details, but I will comment that their manager was rude, and out of line and extremely unprofessional in dealing with our reservation, for such a restaurant that otherwise exuberates with class, fine dining, and sophistication.
Dining here makes you feel more sophisticated, elegant, and prestigious than before you walked in. Something about it rubs off on your attitude and self esteem, it's perhaps therapeutic. We were seated at the best table, had the most personable, friendly and funny waitress, and the food was flavorful, fresh, and very impressive. The view is by far, the best in downtown Nantucket, with the porch opening right up to a dock, overlooking quaint shops on a wharf. However, it still feels private and intimate. We were seated on the water, right in the center. It could not be more perfect. The inside is airy and light, but screams an elegant, sophisticated nautical. It fills you with a romantic and intimate warmth, making you appreciate those you are there with a little more.
We went a little avant garde and didn't get a bottle of wine, Gster wanted his cocktail, but they do have a sommelier on staff. The bread was 10/5, extraordinary. They brought a variety of bread, some that were cracker like with a fresh, flavorful but light bluefish dip (it did not tasted like fish!). Gster had many questions on the menu which the waitress was extremely helpful, knowledgable and patient. I ordered the swordfish special, which came in a pesto sauce (I'll admit, I'm addicted), and Greg ordered the brick chicken. The presentation was spectacular, stunning, and a true form of art, it was almost too hard to eat, but then the flavors were even better than the sight. The chef did a phenomenal job pairing the sides and combining flavors. My favorite part, is that everything is fresh. The flavors are truly a once in a life time experience.
With the exception of our experience with the manager, Straight Wharf is your definition of elegance, sophistication, and fine dining. Your tastebuds will be stimulated, curious, and overwhelmed with sensational, unique flavors and tastes. You will experience one of the best views in Nantucket, and you will certainly leave happy, satiated, and feeling somewhat classier than when you walked in.