Cru Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cru, a hidden gem on Nantucket's Straight Wharf, where New American cuisine embraces the freshest seafood. The menu showcases a delightful array of options aimed at tantalizing your palate. Start with unique Firsts like the Chickpea Socca or Lobster Bisque hushpuppies, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience.
For a communal dining vibe, the To Share section features crispy calamari and an indulgent Ossetra caviar, perfect for food lovers. Complement these dishes with sides such as herb frites and buttermilk mashed potatoes.
The ambiance buzzes with life, enhanced by attentive service, which has garnered rave reviews. Enjoy stunning waterfront views while indulging in standout dishes like the renowned lobster roll, described as “the most amazing” by frequent guests. With an enticing drink menu and a lively atmosphere, Cru is both a culinary adventure and a social hotspot in Nantucket.
To Share
1oz Ossetra Caviar, Aquitaine, Fr
crème fraîche & toasted brioche
Crispy Calamari
pickled sweet & hot peppers harissa aïoli
Pulled Pork Sliders
smoked paprika aioli & zucchini pickles
Smoked Fish Dip
cucumber, radish & grilled focaccia
Carrot Hummus
toasted sesame, crudité & flatbread
Lobster Bisque
hushpuppies with aleppo-honey butter
Local Greens
sunflower seeds & medjool dates goat cheddar
Hand Made Burrata
farm tomatoes baby kale & basil caesar
Chickpea Socca
eggplant caponata, ricotta & broccolini
Firsts
Sides
Hushpuppies with Honey Butter
Herb Frites & Harissa Aoli
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus with Barnaise
Mixed Olives
Today's Oysters*
please see our daily oyster card for selections
Plateaus
cocktail & verjus mignonette*
Cape Littleneck Clams*
Tuckernuck Cherrystone Clams*
Shrimp Cocktail*
Blue Crab Cocktail
cocktail & horseradish crème
Nantucket Lobster Cocktail
preserved lemon, pickled shallots & tarragon
Big Eye Tuna Crudo*
white soy, lemon balm, cucumber & jalapeño*
Simply Chilled Seafood
local squid & mussels shrimp, tuna, chilies & olive oil
Raw Bar
Mains
Nantucket Lobster Roll
warm & buttered, toasted brioche roll
Strozzapreti with Tuna Bolognese
basil, black olives & haricots verts
Fluke Meunire
string beans, browned butter & hazelnuts
Steak Frites
10oz prime ny strip frites, watercress & béarnaise
Grilled Harpoon Caught Swordfish
roasted parsnip & farro salad golden raisins & tahini yogurt
Pork Schnitzel
sweet corn & savoy cabbage pecorino fondue & salsa verde
Butter Poached Lobster
roasted market vegetables
Chicken Under a Brick
summer chop salad, french feta sweet corn pancake