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Merrill's on the Waterfront, New Bedford, MA

Merrill's on the Waterfront

4.4 (372)
$30 and under
Seafood
36 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7245

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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
  • 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 372 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 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 "great waterfront dining" experience with a "great view of New Bedford fishing pier." The "food is tremendous," featuring "great fresh seafood" and "excellent service." Patrons enjoy diverse menu options and "exceptional food," making it a favorite for returning guests.

372 Reviews
  1. Christine VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess & waitresses very nice. Food not so good. Had seafood casserole with mashed potatoes & salad. Salad very fresh everything else poor. Fish was fishy & not tasty at all. Portion very small for $40. Price would have been fine if quality was good but it was not. Mashed potatoes was not good. Looked like a big pancake. Almost fake plastic food looking & when I took some it all stuck together like a big blob. Restrooms not good. Will not be returning. Now I know why I have never been here or heard of this place & Ive live in area all my life. Sorry but this place is bad.
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Christine, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear our staff made a positive impression, but we’re sorry your meals didn’t meet your expectations. Your insights are invaluable, and we’ll work to improve our offerings. We appreciate your honesty and hope that you are able to give us a second chance in the near future. Thank you, Dave General Manger Merrill's on the Waterfront

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  2. Mike VIP

    Greater Boston74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The outstanding Easter buffet at Merrill’s is an event we always look forward to! The food quality and variety was excellent and our server Hailey was very attentive! Whether a night out, weekend or week day meal or their Sunday brunch there’s no better place in the New Bedford waterfront then Merrill’s!!
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on April 21, 2025
    Hi Mike, Thanks for joining us for our Easter buffet! It’s great to know that you appreciated the food and service from Hailey. Thank you for your kind words—we can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  3. barry

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have requested a window table when we made reservations weeks ago. The hostess informed us none were available due to high volume of reservations. About 5 minutes after we were seated the window table by the bar emptied. It stayed empty during the venture time we were dining. I believe the hostess just didn’t care! We have made this request before on special buffet days and have never had an issue. On the other hand our waitress Hailey was outstanding!
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on April 23, 2025
    Barry, thanks for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear Hailey made your visit enjoyable! We apologize for not being able to provide you with a window table on Easter. We try to meet all our our guests requests/ notes in OpenTable, but sometimes are unable to. We’ll work to ensure better communication in the future. Thank you for being a repeat customer and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Mary

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    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 on April 15, 2025
    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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  5. Kristen VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 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 April 1, 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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  6. joyce

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 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 March 26, 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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  7. Lynda VIP

    Rhode Island5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 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 March 16, 2025
    Thanks for the review Lynda! Look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Mariana VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 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 March 16, 2025
    Thanks for the 5 star review Mariana!

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  9. Ellen

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 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 March 10, 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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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 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
    Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on March 10, 2025
    I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback on the food and service is important to us, and we’ll address these issues with our team. When did you join us for dinner? We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope to provide a better experience next time. 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 4.4 stars by 372 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
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
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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