Anticipated Nantucket Steakhouse, Martini Bar, Opens For Business

NANTUCKET, MA — Billie's, the much-anticipated steakhouse and martini bar on Nantucket, is now open.

The restaurant comes from partners Lee Lyon, Anna Worgess-Smith and Executive Chef Steve Rhee. For Lyon, the opening marks a personal full-circle moment: his family has ties to the island going back four decades and previously owned the building from 1988 to 2000.

Billie’s is open daily for dinner starting at 5 p.m., with additional availability for private events. Reservations are now available on OpenTable.

Billie's named an executive chef this spring in Rhee, who is expected to bring "a bold, globally inspired perspective to the heart of island dining," officials said.

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The space previously operated as the beloved local restaurant Dune, which was sold in 2024 after 16 years in business.

It was originally slated to open in mid-June with a complete renovation to the space.

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Diners can expect steakhouse mainstays like shrimp cocktail, premium cuts of beef and chops, chicken and a lean toward the seafood traditions of New England. A martini menu will pair with the food options.

Highlights include a 42 oz porterhouse for three or more, finished with roasted garlic and herbs; a show stopping seafood tower stacked with oysters, lobster, king crab, assorted crudo, cocktail sauce, and apple cider mignonette, with the option to add caviar service; and local Oysters Rockefeller baked with creamy spinach, Pernod, breadcrumbs, and parmesan.

The bar offers a dedicated martini menu featuring timeless classics, modern riffs and house infusions, officials said. Martinis are poured tableside and served ice-cold with a choice of luxe garnishes.

The restaurant will have three floors of dining options, which are laid out below:

• First Floor Bar & Lounge: "A moody, elegant space featuring a marble-topped bar with plush leather stools, rich wood paneling, and vintage-style globe lamps, perfect for cocktails and conversation."

• Second Floor Dining Room: "An opulent dining salon layered with jewel-toned textures, dramatic chandeliers, and custom drapery, creating an intimate setting for dinners that linger late into the evening."
• Three-Season Patio: "An open-air extension of the Billie’s experience, offering bar and dining service in a lush, sun-drenched setting designed for martini lunches and balmy island nights."