The wonderful changes that were made to this restaurant just a few years ago have been preserved. The lounge still has a very welcoming cozy intimacy, with dark wood paneling, a large bar, and comfy padded chairs dominating the handsome decor. Open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, the bar is often presided over by familar Nantucket bartender Mike Sturgis. The dining room takes full advantage of the scenic views of the harbor, its glistening waters just beyond the lawn and terrace, where guests can dine. Tables are very simply adorned with fresh flowers, white linen, and silver settings.
Dinner begins with a tall basket of warm rolls, crispy flatbread, and hearty multigrain breads.
Served with chilled butter and a plump clove of mellow roasted garlic, the breads helped keep hunger in check as you read through the tempting menu selections. Light though the first course is, every single choice sparkles with palate-pleasing excitement. We could have happily made a meal from a selection of appetizers, but we did't want to miss the prime meat and seafood entrees. Top of our list for appetizers is the Crisp Goat Cheese and Grilled Portabella. Nestled close to a salad of fresh mixed greens tossed in a very tangy vinaigrette is a generous block of warm goat cheese with a crunchy panko breading along with slices of a meaty portabella mushroom that have been marinated, grilled, and chilled.