Fifty Six Union

Name: Fifty Six Union
Address: 56 Union St, Nantucket, MA, United States, 02554
Telephone: (508) 228-6135
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

372 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

56 Union St, Nantucket, MA 02554

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Outdoor dining is limited and NOT guaranteed.
Fifty-Six Union is celebrating 22 years of year-round service on the Nantucket Dining Trail. Intimate Dining Rooms, Outdoor Patio & Garden Oasis, full bar, and an incredible wine list. Dinner is served nightly at 5:00 PM, offering Peter’s House Specialties that include the best Curried Mussels in the World!
Peter is a ’78 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He came to Nantucket in 1979 and has worked in some of the top restaurants on the Island. In the year 2000, he and his wife, Wendy, opened Fifty-Six Union.
Peter’s Global Cuisine changes seasonally, using fresh, local ingredients. Wendy’s 100 bottle wine list includes the ‘top guns’ as well as the unique ‘little gems’. They now serve their own Private Label Pinot Noir by the glass, produced and bottled by Steele Wines, called Veronica’s Private Reserve.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 228-6135
Website
http://www.fiftysixunion.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Peter Jannelle
Private party facilities
We are not booking any private events in 2021.

Location
56 Union St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Neighborhood
Nantucket
Cross street
East Dover
Parking details
We have three parking lots. One is a triangle lot accross the street from the restaurant, the second is to the side of the restaurant, and the third (which includes a handicap space), is behind the restaurant which is down Salt Marsh Way, on the way to the Great Harbor Yacht Club.
Public transit
NARTA Bus Stop at the corner of Union Street/East Dover and UnionStreet/Francis Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

New England Clam & Corn Chowder$11.00
Nantucket Oysters*$19.00
6 retsyo oysters on the half, pomegranate mignonette
Southwestern Caesar$12.00
cornbread croutons, asiago, roasted poblanos
Beet Salad$13.00
braised red beets, sherry sage vinaigrette, great hill blue, toasted walnuts
Melon & Prosciutto$14.00
compressed watermelon, parma prosciutto, chevre, basil, & balsamic
Rocket Greens$12.00
baby arugula, evoo, lemon, pesto, sun dried tomato, pignoli, shaved asiago, balsamic
The Wedge$13.00
baby iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon crumbles
Curried Mussels$18.00
yellow Thai curry broth, scallion & ginger rice
Crab Cake$15.00
jonah & lump crab cake - sauce americaine
Chicken Dim Sum$11.00
4 steamed chinese style dumplings, sweet soy
Truffle Frites$11.00
shoestring fries, parsley, asiago, & white truffle oil
Escargot Bourguignonne$12.00
6 escargot baked in beurre d' escargot with croustini
Clams Casino$17.00
eight little neck clams, casino butter, & applewood smoked bacon

Entrees

Pan Seared Day Boat Fluke*$37.00
pecan flour dust, asparagus, corn, tomato, and red onion, forbidden black rice, lemon thyme beurre
Grilled Veal Rib Chop$51.00
16oz marinated and grilled, wild mushroom & artichoke demi, truffled gratin
Seared Rare Tuna*$36.00
(chilled entree) - 7 spice dusted, nuoc cham dipping sauce, pickled ginger aioli, udon noodle salad, asparagus
Roasted 1/2 Rack of Colorado Lamb$54.00
3 mustard & herbed panko crust, bearnaise, broccolini, & minted tabbouleh
Javanese Spicy Fried Rice*$29.00
shrimp, chicken, ginger, sambal oelek, sweet soy, & oriental vegetables (this dish is level 8 on a 1 to 10 scale of heat, cannot be modified at all, For spicy Lovers only)
Vegetarian Ravioli$29.00
(house made) medeterranean style, eggplant, squash, olives, artichokes, pepper, sun dried tomato, onion, feta, mozzarella, and asiago - fennel scented tomato sauce
Grilled Sirloin Steak Frites*$49.00
12oz choice Sirloin steak, truffled demi, pomme frites
Fifty - Six Burger*$18.00
(creekstone farms) cheddar, lettuce, tomato & red onion, slaw, on toasted brioche bun, & pomme frites

What 372 people are saying

Fifty Six Union reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

372 Reviews

JM
JohnM
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 16, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my wife's and I go-to restaurant for our anniversary for years. Brought the family there a number of times, as well as friends when they came to visit the island. The food is amazing. A nice selection of starters, main courses, and desserts for everyone to order something they would like. The service to top notch. The staff is friendly and engaging. Many are locals who can talk about the island with someone who wants a bit of insight. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. We are very sorry that after all these years they are closing. We feel very fortunate to be able to have eaten there over the years and to get to know the owners - who are super nice people! To Peter and Wendy Jannelle, and their family, thank you for the great meals and conversations. Good luck in all your future endeavors!
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Tom1 VIP
Philadelphia34 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always try to dine at 56 Union every time we visit Nantucket. Our experience last evening was outstanding. The food and service were outstanding. As we understand, the current family that owns and operates the restaurant have decided to retire at the end of this week. Their restaurant will be missed in the coming years. We wish the family happiness and health and an enjoyable retirement.
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ACKinfoguy
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’re going to miss this great restaurant! Best wishes to Wendy and Peter!
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JackieK VIP
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great (and sadly, final) dinner at 56 Union: the food was great (portions were especially generous); our server, Evan, was terrific; the atmosphere was great - fun and lively without being too loud for conversation. We really will miss 56!
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Cindy
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on September 14, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Going out of business and it showed. Owners and staff catered to people they knew and were rude to everyone else. Food and atmosphere were good.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to have a nice evening. Love the whole vibe here and food was outstanding
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ILUVSTEAK
Greater Boston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant on Nantucket sadly this will be my last time since it is closing in a week.
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FoggyBottom VIP
Greater Boston70 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 9, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was “wet”
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JohnL
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on September 9, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Congratulations to the owners on their retirement . so ad for the community. I wish Wendy and Peter all he best!!!
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Maricat
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fifty Six Union Street has been one of the best restaurants on Nantucket for many years. The food is outstanding and worth the price. The service is also excellent, and each seating area offers a different type of ambiance, all enjoyable. Sadly they are closing their doors soon. Their consistently delicious fare will be sorely missed!
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56 Union St, Nantucket, MA 02554

Additional information

Cross street
East Dover
Neighborhood
Nantucket
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
We have three parking lots. One is a triangle lot accross the street from the restaurant, the second is to the side of the restaurant, and the third (which includes a handicap space), is behind the restaurant which is down Salt Marsh Way, on the way to the Great Harbor Yacht Club.
Public transit
NARTA Bus Stop at the corner of Union Street/East Dover and UnionStreet/Francis Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Jannelle
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fiftysixunion.com/
Phone number
(508) 228-6135
Private party facilities
We are not booking any private events in 2021.

Fifty Six Union

About this restaurant

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Menu

Starters

New England Clam & Corn Chowder$11.00

Nantucket Oysters*$19.00

Southwestern Caesar$12.00

Beet Salad$13.00

Melon & Prosciutto$14.00

Rocket Greens$12.00

The Wedge$13.00

Curried Mussels$18.00

Crab Cake$15.00

Chicken Dim Sum$11.00

Truffle Frites$11.00

Escargot Bourguignonne$12.00

Clams Casino$17.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Day Boat Fluke*$37.00

Grilled Veal Rib Chop$51.00

Seared Rare Tuna*$36.00

Roasted 1/2 Rack of Colorado Lamb$54.00

Javanese Spicy Fried Rice*$29.00

Vegetarian Ravioli$29.00

Grilled Sirloin Steak Frites*$49.00

Fifty - Six Burger*$18.00

What 372 people are saying

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