We had the best dinner here while on Nantucket. The atmosphere is quiet elegant, and the food is excellent. We're glad we took innkeeper's advice. Must book in advance though; they're very accommodating however. Staff provides great service.

We had a fantastic dinner at Oran Mor tonight. It's the beginning of restaurant season in Nantucket, and we were lucky to get a table. The regulars seemed to be returning in happy droves.

The space is lovely, on the second floor of a house on South Beach Street, one block from the water. The bar is curved and would be a nice place to sit for a while. But the friendly staff took us to a nice table at a waterside window. There are actually four rooms so no one room feels big or noisy. (Apparently one of the rooms can accommodate groups for parties and receptions of 12 or so.)

We chose the starter course of a charcuterie plate with three kinds of pate', with a bottle of cote du rhone wine. My husband also appreciated the FINE selection of artisanal beers. (Surprisingly hard to find.) The flavors were complex and delicate, and the portions just right.

For entrees we had a lamb loin with lamb sausage over an emmer (wild wheat) tabouli with parsnip and garlic puree, and monkfish with tomato and pepper coulis with creamy polenta, both excellent. The staff were there every few minutes to pour from our bottle of wine which was kept cold in the kitchen. Just the right amount of friendly support, not too much. (On our way out we met Heather, one of the owners and really appreciated her warmth.)

Dessert, which we usually decline, was worth getting: a chocolate bread pudding with a dollop of creme fraiche and bourbon-laced caramel sauce, and we also had a glass of Lagavulin single malt scotch which you might know is GREAT with chocolate. This dessert was divine. Not heavy, not too sweet, just tender and warm and wonderful.

We very heartily recommend Oran Mor, and we hope to return some day. It's a very special place, with perfect touches from start to finish. Nantucket is lucky to have this restaurant, and that is saying something, where the competition is so strong.

We had a dinner for four last evening as the Nantucket Season is beginning and Chef Freeman has added new wonderful and tasteful dishes. Also set menu with an appetizer, 2 entrees and a dessert. Two of us had that and it was incredible. Examples

Octopus Nicoise tender and delicious
Scallop prepared in a most interesting way
Duck that was truly mouth watering and dessert house made sorbet and a tart

certainly a 5 star rating
The others had equally good experiences, lamb and a chicken dish

As well the service was great and the wine selection ample

A must for those who live here or visit a few times a spring and summer

What a hidden gem! The food, the presentation, the ambiance, is among the best. Service is top notch. We had reservations in advance for four people. This was a very quiet and very private restaurant. Also, walking distance from the place where we stayed like most restaurants, but this one stood out. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a great fine dining experience and unbelievable food.