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Merrill's on the Waterfront, New Bedford, MA

Merrill's on the Waterfront

4.3
4.3
345 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for brunch

  • Boston Metro South

    Romantic

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merrill's on the Waterfront offers a memorable dining experience with a picturesque view of New Bedford harbor. Known for "excellent food and service," the restaurant shines with its brunch offerings and seafood specials. While noise levels can be challenging during events, the friendly staff and "amazing" lobster dishes make it a worthwhile visit.

345 Reviews
  1. Bernadette

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    53 reviews

    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My harvest salad could’ve used more butternut squash and goat cheese. It had plenty of candied walnuts. The food was delicious. as for ambience, on this particular day there was a birthday party above us with children running around, making it noisy. The server was friendly and attentive. My family and I always enjoy Merrill’s and would highly recommend it.

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  2. Rick

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a nautical atmosphere. Our server Jordan was excellent!
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for your fantastic review, Rick! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambiance. Jordan will be delighted to hear your kind words about the service. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences!

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  3. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buffet was delicious, everything was hot and fresh! Service was also great! They never disappoint
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the 5 star review Michelle! We appreciate you coming out and supporting our Sunday Brunch Buffet!

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  4. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I arrived early and told the staff that this was a first date. They arranged for the table in front of the fireplace for ambiance. Hannah, our server, was very attentive and sweet. Because of our experience at dinner, there will be a second date.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on December 19, 2024
    Thanks for sharing your experience, Michael! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and that Hannah took great care of you. A memorable first date is what we aim for, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! Good luck on the second date!

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  5. Jon

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Friendly staff. Jennifer was awesome.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thanks for the 5 star review Jon! We will be sure to share your kind words with Jennifer! Look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Kevin

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving Day Buffet was fantastic. Great selection of food and desserts. Located on the water with historic views of NB fishing fleet.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the 5 star review Kevin! Join is for our NYE Buffet or a la carte menu as well!

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  7. Mike

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service at Merrill’s on an extremely busy night!
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on November 25, 2024
    Appreciate the review Mike! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Michael

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little noisy but otherwise very good. Food and service were great.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on December 2, 2024
    Thanks for the awesome review, Michael! We appreciate your feedback about the noise—it's something we're looking to improve. Hope to see you again soon for another great experience!

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  9. Rick

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great visit as always. The lobster quesadilla is the best!
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on November 25, 2024
    Thanks for the 5 stars Rick! Look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Jon

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The Sunday brunch buffet was really poor and borderline disgusting. It was really giving hotel lobby quality.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on November 18, 2024
    Hi Jon, We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience at our Sunday brunch. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re committed to improving our offerings. We try to have a wide variety from our seafood dish to our Chef carving station. Was there one dish in particular that you did not like? We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, and we look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Dave General Manager Merrill's on the Waterfront

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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 4.3 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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
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