Company of the Cauldron

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264 reviews

#23 of 94 Restaurants in Nantucket$$$$, French, International, Gluten free options

+1 508-228-4016+ Add website

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mon

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tue

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wed

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thu

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fri

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sat

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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4.5

264 reviews

#23 of 94 Restaurants in Nantucket

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PRICE RANGE

$59.00 – $99.00

CUISINES

French, International, Contemporary

Special Diets

Gluten free options

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5 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3519

+1 508-228-4016

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Owned and operated by Chef Joseph Keller The Company of the Cauldron Is a unique dinning experience! Quindesential old school hospitality at it's finest, our Price fixe "dinner only" Menu changes daily If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at The Company of the Cauldron. Located in the heart of Nantucket's Historic District, the abundant charm of this small red building with ivy-covered windows invites you to enter. Inside the doorway massed flowers greet you. Just beyond, tables glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. As French cafe music gently wafts in the background, sweeping you away to a romantic French cafe, where the dinning experience is meant to be shared, and the food and wine fully enjoyed in fantastic company. The menu features classics and elevated comfort food that have been refined and developed over the years of his culinary career, and is reflected in his many cookbooks.

PRICE RANGE

$59.00 – $99.00

CUISINES

French, International, Contemporary

Special Diets

Gluten free options

Meals

Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available

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Sarasota217 contributions

Delicious Fried Chicken Takeout

Jul 2020 • none

Company of the Cauldron offers buckets of buttermilk fried chicken that must be ordered in advance for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday pickup. It’s 8 pieces of chicken for $30. The sides are a la carte. We ordered Brussels Sprouts for $12 that “serves two,” but there were only 8 spouts, and we thought that was stingy. The Caesar salad, $15, also “serves two,” was an appropriate amount.

Written July 29, 2020

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Trumbull100 contributions

An amazing anniversary dinner!

Sep 2021 • none

The night of September 1st, 2021 brought remnants of former Hurricane Ida across our path. Despite having made September 2nd dinner reservations for the Company of the Cauldron weeks in advance, the storm-related cancellations of all ferries to Nantucket from New Bedford made our trip improbable at best. Fortunately, ferries did start running from Hyannis that afternoon, so our precious reservation for our anniversary dinner was saved. How fortunate for us! The Company of the Cauldron has been our favorite Nantucket special occasion restaurant for the better part of a decade. The atmosphere is established as you enter the cozy dining room finished with touches from Italy, where the original dining club with this name was established in Florence in the early 1500's. Here you are invited to join a large gathering of your newfound friends, ably hosted by the restaurant staff including Jordana, the sommelier, and the chefs led by Executive Chef Joseph Keller. There is one 7:00 p.m. seating for the dinner and everyone is served the same sequence of courses as the evening memorably progresses. We were seated at a lovely table where the table covering celebrated with us by proclaiming "Happy Anniversary!" Our prix fixe meal began with Popovers with Vermont butter followed by Bartlett's Summer Garden Heirloom Tomato Salad with a citrus vinaigrette. The main course was the spectacular Beef Wellington with wagyu beef from Snake River Farms in Loomis, Washington, melt in your mouth tender and able to be sliced with a fork. The accompanying wine was a rich and multifaceted Hourglass Cabernet sauvignon. With the entree came Bartlett Farm summer farm vegetables including sautéed field-grown carrots, Brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. We enjoyed celebratory champagne with our dessert, crème brûlée with a shortbread cookie. Each course was at the same impossibly high standard as the course preceding it and the following course would be. This was an auspicious start for a wonderful 39th anniversary weekend. The evening's experience was immeasurably enhanced by the attentive and friendly service, making it seem to be a warm family meal (the likes of which few families ever enjoy together, unfortunately). We had the opportunity to taste Chef Joseph's mastery twice more on this trip by sharing two take-out meals: the Snake River Farms Kurobuta pork spare rib dinner (with "Big Daddies BBQ Sauce", warm potato salad, cole slaw, biscuit, and strawberry shortcake), and the fried chicken dinner (with warm potato salad, cole slaw, biscuit, and strawberry shortcake), also delectable chocolate chip cookies. How spoiled we were! We cannot wait to return next year to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary!

Written September 27, 2021

Lynn M

West Chester326 contributions

Fun and quirky!

Jul 2022 • couples

Food was excellent! Nothing more to say. There’s no sign out front, just a big cauldron. Inside, very Harry Potter-like. This is an experience, although a bit expensive. Let fir an every day meal but for a special treat or occasion. We loved the open kitchen watching them prepare the plates. As price fixe, everyone gets the same meal and you know ahead of time what’s on the menu - check the website.

Written July 25, 2022

lhall

Jacksonville12 contributions

Amazing dinner and hospitality!!!

Oct 2021 • none

My wife and I had planned a trip to Nantucket for our 50th anniversary. In looking around for dining options for our anniversary dinner, by chance we found Company of the Cauldron. With further investigation we learned the Chef/Owner is Joe Keller, co-founder of the French Laundry with brother Thomas Keller. As we had dined at French Laundry last month and loved it, this seemed to be the logical choice. We contacted the restaurant about options and their Exec Assistant Jordana Fleischut happily responded and assisted us with all our dinner plans. Jordana and Chef Joe went over the top to make our dining event a night we will never forget. The Seafood Bouillabaisse was incredible as were all the other little things that made the night so special. Thank you Joe and Jordana for giving us a memory for life. p.s. Joe will soon close the restaurant for the winter but you can visit him at one of his restaurants in Las Vegas where he will be creating more incredible meals this winter. Larry & Katherine

Written October 25, 2021

GMBG

Brooklyn460 contributions

Simply sublime

Aug 2020 • couples

Simply sublime - we have always wanted to eat at Company of the Cauldron on a Monday when they do a special lobster dinner. So glad we got to eat here tonight. amazing popovers, delicious salad and an incredible lobster preparation. It was delightful that Joseph Keller (chef/owner) joined us for a while. A classic creme brûlée ended our meal. We have a fabulous evening.

Written August 24, 2020

David S

3 contributions

Speechless

May 2022 • friends

I was literally shocked by what was served at the Company of the Cauldron tonight. The food was the same sort of quality that one would get at a wedding, institutional and bland. The meat cut was cheap and the lobster was dry. The salad was as standard lettuce Caesar, inoffensive but nothing special. All this for $165 dollars. Bad night.

Written May 29, 2022

Gene

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Beware of the Coffee

Jun 2024 • family

My wife and I went to the Company of the Cauldron for their 4-course lobster dinner for the fixed price (excluding wine) of $165++. Each of the courses was outstanding (which is what one would expect from a Michelin star chef). When bringing the dessert course, the server asked if we would like coffee. After confirming that decaf was available, I agreed as a nice cup of coffee to end the meal sounded wonderful. Unfortunately, I didn’t ask how long it would take to serve the coffee or what was the cost of the coffee. After at least 15 minutes, long after consuming the dessert and when I was just about to cancel my request, a pot of coffee arrived. At this point, I thought I might as well have a cup and it was very good coffee, as well it should be at a cost of $16++. While I will leave it for you to be the judge, for me this certainly put a damper on an otherwise pleasant experience.

Written June 20, 2024

sisterpv

Ponte Vedra Beach341 contributions

Underwhelming.

Jul 2024 • couples

Just not a great dining experience. So many issues and I don’t want to hash out all the little things - but this place is not worth the hype. It’s a one seating place per evening, which doesn’t make sense - as there are maybe seats for 25 guests and a small kitchen. Food takes forever to get out. Literally for the first 40 minutes, you get a very average popover. Staff was pleasant, but took so long to get courses, wine pairing was not timely with courses and the seating was like NYC on Valentine’s Day. You couldn’t help but hear the entire conversation of the table next to you (by 10”) as well as the table next to them. Food was ok but nothing spectacular. We’ve eaten at quite a few places around the world and this place just didn’t cut it for us.

Written July 30, 2024

Leslie S

10 contributions

Enjoyable Dinner Experience

Oct 2023 • couples

Perfect evening! Service was attentive and friendly. Food was so good, and the wine suggested by sommelier was perfect and complimented meal so well. The atmosphere and music added to the experience. Highly recommend this dining experience!

Written October 7, 2023

Misty F

27 contributions

Phenomenal

Jun 2022 • couples

Our hotel recommended Company of the Cauldron to celebrate my husbands 40th bday. We were so impressed. The beef wellington was phenomenal! So much charm in this little restaurant, and to top it off the staff couldn’t have been more friendly. Thank you for a special night!

Written June 25, 2022

Laurence L

Scarsdale11 contributions

Still a great meal

Sep 2022 • couples

It was great to return to Company and it’s unique experience on the Island. Exceptional service and a romantic outdoor setting on their back patio. We were there for lobster night and enjoyed every course. The pace was leisurely and every dish was presented beautifully, and yes, delicious. Our first visit was 40 years ago, we were so pleased to return to a familiar “face”

Written September 11, 2022

Cindy M

2 contributions

Wonderful Dinner

Sep 2024 • couples

This was a wonderful experience! Food was amazing. We did the Sunday night Fried Chicken Dinner. We were not sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised by it all. Will definitely go back next time we are in town.!!

Written September 17, 2024

David C

Rowayton21 contributions

Every . Time . Perfection .

Apr 2024 • couples

Every time we both leave feeling the same way..."That was the best meal I've ever had..." It remains our favorite restaurant On-Island... Spectacular food... Wonderful service... Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere...5☆of 5... We were privileged to join Chef Keller and staff to "open the season" for "Daffy 2024"... TY Chef !

Written May 7, 2024

Capeman

3 contributions

Not in good company

Sep 2023 • couples

A recent visit to the COTC was underwhelming ... Service.. was spotty. .the wait staff and waiter`s assistants seemed to lack proper training to work in a "fine" restaurant..the..table was not properly cleaned between courses..dishes were whisked away without even asking if one was done eating! Not sure what the rush was??Not professional . Food..we certainly had better..salad.. ,lobster bisque almost tasteless main meal..crab cake..very small over cooked ,bland...the lobster portion was at best two bites(must of been a baby lobster..or only one half a tail.. and gone...nothing special. Cream brulee..just about passing. Certainly not a "fine" restauraunt Not sure what all the "fuss"is about.Overall the worst meal ever had on Nantucket . The all ready severely overpriced meal..$135 pp plus tax ,tip.drinks and water was charged at $165pp plus tax,tip and water.. Calls to management went unanswered.

Written October 4, 2023