The Boarding House Nantucket Island

In the heart of the historic district.
Seasonal, honest cooking reminiscent of the rustic cuisine we love.
Our mission is to mentor and collaborate with our cooks & team to find the balance in our cooking between authenticity and spontaneity.
Influenced by the cuisines of Wine Country from California to Spain, France, Italy and beyond. Our menus are a reflection of the time we share at stove and table at home. Each dish holds so many stories- the hands that nurtured then harvested, the origin of a treasured recipe – tested over and over, with the simple hope it could convey our love of the craft of cooking. A herb, a vegetable, fish & shellfish, pasture raised animals, we do our best to source our ingredients. Our seasonal menus change based on harvest and availability.

The Boarding House is a gathering spot in the center of the historic district ideal for weekend brunch, a leisurely lunch with a friend, family dinner al fresco on the patio or a late-night bourbon at our bar. Whether it's a bowl of house made cavtelli or grilled lobster spaghetti: we view our cooking as a recipe collection of love letters from our travels that arrives at your table, expressed with each dish. We scour markets and farms from one season to the next.
Wine & Spirits are a lifelong study and shared passion for our team.
Our Wine List and Bourbon Collection
hold awards as one of the BEST Bourbon Bars in North America
& Wine Spectator Magazine coveted BEST of AWARD of Excellence in 2016. BEST of BOSTON Best Brunch 2015.

In 2017 we celebrate 26 years at Stove and Table, The Boarding House is a farm to table kitchen + bar focused on the simplicity of fine natural, organic ingredients from island farms, local fishermen and regional purveyors of heritage meats.The BEST of AWARD of EXCELLENCE Wine Spectator 2016- our wine program features organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines for every occasion. The lovely patio is the go to spot for in-town Saturday & Sunday lunch/brunch BEST of BOSTON BEST BRUNCH 2015; great spot for the best people watching in town. The lively cocktail bar and veteran bartenders, craft killer seasonal cocktails. Executive Chef-Owners, Seth & Angela Raynor ( also of The Pearl ) believe in old-school hospitality without pretense- for many locals and visitors the Boarding House is their home away from home.
Reservations suggested and walk-ins welcome space available.