Sail Loft - Dartmouth

4.8

719 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for special occasions

Way back in 1975, the Sail Loft lit the fire for Steve Silverstein, who went on to open nearly 40 restaurants. Located in the quintessential seaside village of Padanaram, it was the neighborhood place where you could get a good (strong) drink, chef prepared comfort food and relax in a convivial atmosphere with familiar faces. The Sail Loft was everyone’s favorite place; it was a hangout where some came for food and others for drink.

When the Sail Loft became available in 2021, Steve jumped on the opportunity to take the wheel. Steve and his wife Judy transformed the Sail Loft into an elevated neighborhood restaurant with a distinct updated boatyard feel. The spot is nautical with a chef-driven yet approachable menu, a deep selection of spirts and an intriguing wine list. As with all of Silverstein’s places, while the food, drink and design are always top-notch, it is the warm hospitality that keeps ‘em coming back.

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Additional information

Location
246 Elm St, Dartmouth, MA 02748
Phone number
(508) 682-5638
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicholas Santerre
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Popular dishes

Chips$5.00
- Salsa$5.00
- Add Guac$9.00
- Add Queso$8.00
- Add Both$11.00
Nachos for Uno$9.00
chicken tinga, guajillo, crema, guacamolio, jack cheese, jalapeño, pickled onions, refried beans
Quesadilla$12.00
chicken Tinga or carne asada with sautéed onions, jack cheese, cotija, flour tortilla
Chicken Empanada$4.00
pulled chicken, jack cheese, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, salsa Rioja, salsa verde, fresh corn tortilla

Entradas

Tacos
Blackened shrimp, baja fish, chicken tinga, or carne asada, corn or flour tortillas
2 Taco Plate$10.00
rice and beans
3 Taco Plate$20.00
rice and beans
- With 2 Margs$36.00
6 Taco Plate$28.00
rice and beans
- With a Pitcher of Margs$58.00
Taco Salad$14.00
romaine, grilled corn, avocado, jalapeño, pickled red onions, jack cheese, guajillo salsa, lime crema, corn tortillas
Baja Rice Bowl$12.00
Mexican rice, grilled pineapple, avocado,l pickled red onion, jack cheese, lime cream, salsa Rioja
Chili-rubbed Steak Tips$28.00
latin spiced with chimichurri and cajun fries

What 719 people are saying

Sail Loft - Dartmouth reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro South
Best Overall
Boston Metro South
Best Food
Boston Metro South
Best Service
Boston Metro South
Neighborhood gem
Boston Metro South
Great for outdoor dining
Boston Metro South
Great for scenic views
Boston Metro South
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sail Loft in Dartmouth consistently delivers "excellent food and service" in a lively, nautical setting. Guests appreciate the "friendly, knowledgeable staff" and "great ambiance." While some mention noise levels, the overall dining experience, featuring favorites like pan-seared scallops and Thai shrimp, keeps patrons returning. "Highly recommended" for a delightful dining outing.

719 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a great experience. Staff is very nice and friendly with great service
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Mark VIP
New Orleans29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sail Loft never disappoints. Great food and great service.
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Steven VIP
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was very nice. She was very pleasant and did a great job.
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Thomas VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A favorite place. Thank you for accompanying our requests!
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Gretchen
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy our meals at the Sail Loft! Thank you!
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Frederic VIP
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
it's simply a very restaurant that has a lovely vibe and is the sort of place you want to go back to. It's not always the best food I've ever had - but it's pretty damned good. And it's not cheap by any means - but it's not overly expensive either. Can't go wrong there. I've been there dozens of times and never had a bad meal or a bad time
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David VIP
Greater Boston151 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the second time dining at Sail Loft . Food service and atmosphere outstanding. We had the Thai shrimp dish for an app was great included Wontons love this app. Both the fish and chips were awesome batter was as described also had the baked cod equally delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a great meal.
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KathyF
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here’s a more engaging and polished version of your review: First time at this place, and WOW—what an experience! My family and I loved everything from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, and perfectly prepared. The drinks? Made perfectly.From the warm atmosphere to the top-notch service, this place truly exceeded our expectations. I’ll definitely be making this my go-to spot!”
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Lori
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you have never been to the Sail Loft, you are in for a treat! It has a wonderful neighborhood, pub feel. (think Cheers!) The service was friendly and perfectly paced. The food was abundant and delicious! It was a rainy damp night and it was toasty warm in the venue. We could not have asked for a better experience!
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tena
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the Panko crusted cod was all Panko over fried crust and very little fish - very disappointing
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FAQs

Sail Loft - Dartmouth offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 682-5638.

Sail Loft - Dartmouth is rated 4.8 stars by 719 OpenTable diners.

Sail Loft - Dartmouth does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

246 Elm St, Dartmouth, MA 02748

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(508) 682-5638
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicholas Santerre
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Gift card

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Sail Loft - Dartmouth

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Popular dishes

Lobster Rangoons

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Tinga

Menu

Snacks

Chips$5.00

Nachos for Uno$9.00

Quesadilla$12.00

Chicken Empanada$4.00

Entradas

Tacos

2 Taco Plate$10.00

3 Taco Plate$20.00

6 Taco Plate$28.00

Taco Salad$14.00

Baja Rice Bowl$12.00

Chili-rubbed Steak Tips$28.00

What 719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sail Loft - Dartmouth offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sail Loft - Dartmouth restaurant rated?

Does Sail Loft - Dartmouth offer gift cards?

Is Sail Loft - Dartmouth currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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