TOPPER'S

“Topper’s is one of those places that perfectly captures the elegance and charm that Nantucket is known for. We stopped by to experience the hotel bar and beach patio, and it quickly became one of the highlights of our evening. From the moment we arrived, the staff was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and engaging. The level of service and attention to detail was exactly what you would expect from a top-tier establishment. The atmosphere felt sophisticated without being pretentious, making it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. We enjoyed cocktails while taking in the beautiful surroundings and then spent time exploring the beach patio as the sun began to set. The views were stunning, and the peaceful coastal setting created the perfect backdrop for a memorable Nantucket evening. While it’s a little off the beaten path, the journey is absolutely worth it. Once you arrive, you’re rewarded with a beautiful property, exceptional hospitality, and a setting that encourages you to slow down and savor the moment. We would gladly return on our next visit to Nantucket.”

“Had a great meal. Shanice was our waitress and she was amazing. They have a great wine list, literally over a 1000 options. The food was great. The best part is that my wife has many allergies and when I made our reservation I made mention of these and they had them prepped, relayed them to us and were able to her modify dinner and did a great job the whole time making sure that we knew they were aware of the allergies.”

“We took the 5:00 pm ride on the Wauvinet Lady from the White Elephant in town to the Wauvinet Hotel. We were told that this was the last ride of the season. The boat was fairly basic and small. We expected something with a little more character. We were a little packed in. Some folks had rain jackets on and that was the right call since during the ride there were a few times when we got splashed by salty water. The captain pulled a canopy in the front of the boat and that helped. I would not wear one's finest as my jacket got smudged at a few places while on the little boat. Our dinner was at 6:00 pm. We requested to be seated under the awnings where the heaters kept us warm. We chose to have the following appetizers- The day boat scallops - 5/5 Probably one of the best scallops we have had. Well prepared, plopped on a decadent corn bisque, and topped with miso sauce. Absolutely delicious. The asparagus ravioli - 4/5 Looked great. Taste was good too. But expected it to lean more towards the asparagus, where was the dish was actually leaning more towards ricotta ravioli. For the entrees we had - Lobster - 3/5 Good but not great Sea bass - 5/5. Very well done. Crispy skin, with soft flesh. The bean minestrone (more like a brodo) was wonderful. For desert we had - Peach pavlova - 5/5 very delicious Chocolate desert - 3/5 Good, but not great Most of the food not only tasted well, the way they were presented would rival the looks of dishes at restaurants that posses 2-3 Michelin stars. Dennis, the Somm, helped us select a lesser known bottle of white wine from the basque region which was lovely. David the manager was very nice and attentive. Our server was lovely as well. Once the sun set, the sky was ablaze in a sockeye salmon red. We left our table a few times to take pictures by the water with that amazing sky in the background.Overall, we had an amazing experience. We eschewed the return boat ride and just took a ride back to town. During our next visit to the island we will definitely dine here, but perhaps skip the boat ride.”

“Food was good but not great. The service was incredible. Our lead server, Adam, and his crew could not have been more attentive. The facilities and the grounds are beautiful. Perfect sunset on the harbor on a chilly August evening. If you are seated inside it’s a fixed three-course menu. If you are seated outside on the porch they offer an alternative more casual deck menu. The cellular service in the area is spotty at best so plan ahead if you use Uber.”

“We took their boat, The Wauwinet Lady, over to the Toppers for lunch. Fabulous way to travel to lunch! Loved it. Our server was very polite and professional. My husband loved the halibut. The chicken crepe had two very hard pieces in it. That was very unpleasant! Portions are small and pricey.”