Merrill's on the Waterfront

4.5

355 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Charming

Merrill’s is a truly unique harbor-front restaurant that provides each of its guests a front row seat into the country’s most valuable fishing port.

Fresh, local seafood is a staple to Merrill’s dining and banquet menu and matches the atmosphere of the open harbor.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Fish
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 997-7010
Website
http://www.merrillswaterfront.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
36 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7245
Neighborhood
New Bedford
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Clam Chowder$8.00
House Salad$7.00
mixed field greens, tomatoes, carrots, red onion, cucumbers
- Side House$4.00
Cæsar Salad$8.00
romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, housemade croutons
- Side Cæsar$5.00
Spinach Berry Salad$11.00
baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, feta, pecans, lemon vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$10.00
baby iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, crisp bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, gorgonzola dressing

Salad Additions

Chicken$8.00
Shrimp$12.00
Salmon$13.00
Beef Tips$13.00

Sandwiches

Served on a potato bun with fries & cole slaw. Gluten-Free bun upon request

Cheddar Burger$14.00
angus burger, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion
Mediterranean Lamb Burger$16.00
gruyère, crispy shallots, arugula, cherry tomotoes, horseradish aïoli
Cape Cod Reuben$15.00
fried cod, Swiss, cole slaw, thousand island dressing
Crispy Fried Chicken$16.00
chicken breast with garlic-parmesan sauce

Appetizers

Salt & Vinegar Calamari$14.00
fried, then tossed with banana peppers, red onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and siracha vinaigrette
Stuffed Quahogs$8.00
linguica, local quahogs, herb stuffing
Lobster-Crab Cakes$16.00
with citrus aïoli
Lobster Quesadilla$14.00
cheddar jack, red onion, corn salsa, citrus aïoli
Seared Tuna$15.00
cracked black pepper, sticky rice; Asian slaw
New England Sampler$17.00
clam chowder, stuffed quahog, lobster-crab cake
Wings
sauce choice of: BBQ, buffalo or truffle-honey rosemary glaze
- Bone-In (Gluten-Free)$16.00
- Boneless$12.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00
fine herbs, roasted garlic aïoli

Entrées

most served with choice of two sides

Baked Haddock$22.00
seasoned crumbs
Pan-Seared Salmon$24.00
with shallot & red wine butter
Fried Scallops$32.00
fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce
Orange-Ginger Scallops$33.00
pan-seared, scallions, orange-ginger sauce
Seafood Casserole$35.00
shrimp, cod, scallops, lobster, lobster cardinal sauce, seafood crumbs
Grilled Steak Tips$25.00
caramelized onions, mushrooms, peppers
Beer-Braised Short Rib$26.00
garlic smashed potatoes, marinated mushrooms, roasted tomato, arugula, natural au jus
Black & Bleu Ribeye$35.00
with bleu cheese fondue

Waterfront Favorites

Fish & Chips$20.00
fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce
Frenchy's Zuppa$21.00
littlenecks, linguica, onions, tomatoes, pasta, garlic breadstick
Oven Roasted Cod & Littlenecks$25.00
linguica, braised kale, white beans, onions & tomatoes
Merrill's Shrimp Scampi$25.00
white wine, sautéed garlic, tomatoes, scallions, parmesan; over pasta
Fish Tacos$19.00
fried haddock, Spanish slaw (cilantro, red onion & carrots), chipotle aïoli
Statler Chicken$24.00
pan-seared bone-in chicken breast, fingerling potatoes, root vegetables, herb jus
Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortelloni$19.00
topped with a shallot and white wine cream sauce
New Bedford's "Lobstah Roll"$32.00
chunky tail and claw meat with lettuce on a buttered brioche roll (also available naked with brown butter on a brioche roll)

Sides

à la carte sides $4 each

Vegetable
Cole Slaw
Coconut Rice
French Fries
Curly Fries
Garlic Smashed Potatoes

What 355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro South
Great for brunch
Boston Metro South
Good for groups
Boston Metro South
Great for outdoor dining
Boston Metro South
Great for scenic views
Boston Metro South
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Merrill's on the Waterfront offers delicious food with "excellent flavors" and a "diverse choice of food items." Guests love the "nautical atmosphere" and "beautiful views" of the harbor. Service is "top notch" with attentive staff, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The buffet is a highlight with "outstanding" selection and "fresh" dishes.

355 Reviews

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Sceleste
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an awesome tome and food is delicious always!
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded today
Thanks for the 5 star review Sceleste!
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Lisa
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our Valentines meal. The oysters Rockefeller were outstanding. We also had the Romeo and Juliet filet and lobster. Both were large portions and very flavorful.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the fantastic feedback, and 5 star rating Lisa! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your Valentine's meal! Hope to see you again soon!
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Connie
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server was very attentive and friendly. She recommended the winter special sangria which was refreshing. I had the seafood scampi which was flavorful and cooked perfect. My husband had the steak tips which he said were good. We will return.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on February 6, 2025
Thanks for the review Connie! We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again soon!
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Julia
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was top notch. Our server was sweet and attentive.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on January 28, 2025
Hi Julia, Thanks for the 5 star review! We appreciate you coming out and will share your kind words with the staff!
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James E
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very accommodating! Made reservations 2 days earlier and arrived earlier than expected. Maître D and wait staffed were right on point. However our entrée came a bit early before we finished our appetizer. All in all our special evening went well and parking was easy.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on January 31, 2025
Hi James, Thank you for the 5 stars and the wonderful review! Happy to hear you had a wonderful evening with us! We appreciate your kind words about our team and your feedback regarding the timing of the entrée. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Linda
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The breakfast buffet is a good deal for the money.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on January 21, 2025
Thanks for the review Linda! We appreciate you coming out and joining us!
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Rick
VIP
Greater Boston
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! We loved the little necks and chorizo
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on January 18, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review Rick! Glad you enjoyed the littlenecks and chourico! Your support means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to serve you again soon!
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Judy
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy to order, lots of choices! Something for everyone!
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on January 8, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review Judy! Hope to see you again soon!
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Nicole
VIP
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were Pleasantly greeted at the door. Excellent table service
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on January 5, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review Nicole! Hope to see you again soon!
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RAYMOND
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Choice of food items was very diverse.. Excellent flavors!!
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on January 5, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review Raymond!
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FAQs

Merrill's on the Waterfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 997-7010.

Merrill's on the Waterfront is rated 4.5 stars by 355 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Merrill's on the Waterfront

36 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7245

Additional information

Neighborhood
New Bedford
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.merrillswaterfront.com/
Phone number
(508) 997-7010

Merrill's on the Waterfront

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail

Local Oysters

Littlenecks

Ocean Platter$36.00

Soup & Salads

Clam Chowder$8.00

House Salad$7.00

Cæsar Salad$8.00

Spinach Berry Salad$11.00

Wedge Salad$10.00

Salad Additions

Chicken$8.00

Shrimp$12.00

Salmon$13.00

Beef Tips$13.00

Sandwiches

Cheddar Burger$14.00

Mediterranean Lamb Burger$16.00

Cape Cod Reuben$15.00

Crispy Fried Chicken$16.00

Appetizers

Salt & Vinegar Calamari$14.00

Stuffed Quahogs$8.00

Lobster-Crab Cakes$16.00

Lobster Quesadilla$14.00

Seared Tuna$15.00

New England Sampler$17.00

Wings

Parmesan Truffle Fries$10.00

Entrées

Baked Haddock$22.00

Pan-Seared Salmon$24.00

Fried Scallops$32.00

Orange-Ginger Scallops$33.00

Seafood Casserole$35.00

Grilled Steak Tips$25.00

Beer-Braised Short Rib$26.00

Black & Bleu Ribeye$35.00

Waterfront Favorites

Fish & Chips$20.00

Frenchy's Zuppa$21.00

Oven Roasted Cod & Littlenecks$25.00

Merrill's Shrimp Scampi$25.00

Fish Tacos$19.00

Statler Chicken$24.00

Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortelloni$19.00

New Bedford's "Lobstah Roll"$32.00

Sides

Vegetable

Cole Slaw

Coconut Rice

French Fries

Curly Fries

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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