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Merrill's on the Waterfront, New Bedford, MA

Merrill's on the Waterfront

4.5
4.5
369 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
36 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7245

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 10:30–14:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 369 people are saying

Merrill's on the Waterfront 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for brunch

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merrill's on the Waterfront offers a delightful dining experience with "great fresh seafood and drinks," an inviting "nautical atmosphere," and "excellent" service. Diners rave about the "beautiful views" and "great location." While noise from events can be a concern, the restaurant consistently delivers "tremendous" food and attentive service, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
369 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server came over right away. Drinks were great and food came to the table nice and hot. Everything was delicious! We met 2 other couples who had never been there and they loved it! We’ll all be back.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the 5 star review Mary! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us! See you again soon!

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  2. Kristen VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tremendous great fresh seafood and drinks! Definitely is worth going
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 1 April 2025
    Thanks for the fantastic review, Kristen! We're happy to hear you enjoyed our fresh seafood and drinks. Your support means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  3. joyce

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 12. All staff were friendly and accommodating. Service was attentive and prompt. Food was excellent. Plus, love the view!
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 26 March 2025
    Joyce, we’re happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us! It’s great to know that our staff and food made your evening special. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit soon!

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  4. Lynda VIP

    Rhode Island5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We did go early for dinner, so the restaurant was quiet. The food and service was very good at a market price. Will go there again.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 16 March 2025
    Thanks for the review Lynda! Look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Mariana VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great, the service is great. No complaints.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 16 March 2025
    Thanks for the 5 star review Mariana!

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  6. Ellen

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We picked this place out of the blue. We came from RI and met family from NY that were staying in Dartmouth for the weekend. Food was excellent, service was great too. The bar area is kind of open to the dining area and when it was busy, it was loud. We were there at 7 and about 8:15 is when the bar area noise was at a normal level. Highly recommend and would go back again. It was worth the drive from RI.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 10 March 2025
    Thanks for your feedback, Ellen! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. We appreciate your insight about the noise level and will keep it in mind. We're looking forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food wasn’t good even second time around and our waitress didn’t check in on how our meals were going after it came out cold if it came out hot would’ve been good but green beans were mushy and the rice was the only good part

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  8. Ann VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our waitress started off great, but as she got busier, the service fell apart. We were not asked if we wanted dessert, coffee of another cocktail. We sat for 15 minutes after we were finished our meal before we were asked about the check. The lights in the dining room stayed on bright all night instead of being dimmed
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 3 March 2025
    Hi Ann, Thank you for taking the time and sharing your review with us. I hope you find the time to respond to our email to better discuss your experience. Look forward to hearing from you, Dave General Manager Merrill's on the Waterfront

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I had called twice to make sure they could do a desert for my boyfriend for his birthday and nothing ever happened ….. that would be my only complaint
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 3 March 2025
    Hi Katie, Thank you for taking the time and sharing your review with us and happy belated birthday to your boyfriend. We made the note for the dessert in your reservation and notified the staff. For birthday requests we have the server ask the guests if they would like any dessert and if so, which dessert they would prefer. The kitchen prepares the dessert with a candle and happy birthday lettering and the staff sings happy birthday to the guest. By asking our guest of their dessert preference we are able to serve our guests with not only their favorite dish but it also helps us to identify any potential food allergies or restrictions. When the server asked about dessert and it was declined we assumed that you had changed your mind. I am so sorry for the confusion in his special day.

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  10. Sandra

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Are Wada was Jordan and he was wonderful.Service and food were excellent! Definitely going back.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thanks for the 5 star review Sandra! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the service and food, especially from Jordan. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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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 369 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Merrill's on the Waterfront

36 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7245

Additional information

  • Area
    New Bedford
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 10:30–14:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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