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

$155.00

Crispy Calamari

pickled sweet & hot peppers harissa aïoli

$16.00

Pulled Pork Sliders

smoked paprika aioli & zucchini pickles

$16.00

Smoked Fish Dip

cucumber, radish & grilled focaccia

$14.00

Carrot Hummus

toasted sesame, crudité & flatbread

$14.00

Lobster Bisque

hushpuppies with aleppo-honey butter

$16.00

Local Greens

sunflower seeds & medjool dates goat cheddar

$14.00

Hand Made Burrata

farm tomatoes baby kale & basil caesar

$21.00

Chickpea Socca

eggplant caponata, ricotta & broccolini

$16.00

Firsts

Sides

Hushpuppies with Honey Butter

$7.00

Herb Frites & Harissa Aoli

$7.00

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

$7.00

Grilled Asparagus with Barnaise

$7.00

Mixed Olives

$7.00

Today's Oysters*

please see our daily oyster card for selections

Plateaus

cocktail & verjus mignonette*

$90.00

Cape Littleneck Clams*

$2.00

Tuckernuck Cherrystone Clams*

$2.50

Shrimp Cocktail*

$5.00

Blue Crab Cocktail

cocktail & horseradish crème

$23.00

Nantucket Lobster Cocktail

preserved lemon, pickled shallots & tarragon

$22.00

Big Eye Tuna Crudo*

white soy, lemon balm, cucumber & jalapeño*

$18.00

Simply Chilled Seafood

local squid & mussels shrimp, tuna, chilies & olive oil

$20.00

Raw Bar

Mains

Nantucket Lobster Roll

warm & buttered, toasted brioche roll

$32.00

Strozzapreti with Tuna Bolognese

basil, black olives & haricots verts

$30.00

Fluke Meunire

string beans, browned butter & hazelnuts

$35.00

Steak Frites

10oz prime ny strip frites, watercress & béarnaise

$49.00

Grilled Harpoon Caught Swordfish

roasted parsnip & farro salad golden raisins & tahini yogurt

$34.00

Pork Schnitzel

sweet corn & savoy cabbage pecorino fondue & salsa verde

$32.00

Butter Poached Lobster

roasted market vegetables

Chicken Under a Brick

summer chop salad, french feta sweet corn pancake

$34.00