Merrill's on the Waterfront

Name: Merrill's on the Waterfront
Address: 36 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA, United States, 02740-7245
Telephone: (508) 997-7010
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (386)

$30 and under

Seafood

36 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7245

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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.

We are currently unavailable on OpenTable but please visit our website or call us for more reservation info!

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

What 386 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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 "great food" and "beautiful views" of the harbor, perfect for a family meal or a get-together. The "service is attentive" with friendly staff like Soledad and Julia. Highlights include seafood options, reasonable drink prices, and a delightful ambiance. "Worth the drive" for a "wonderful experience."

386 Reviews

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Angie
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great day and location at the waterfront for our lunch get-together. Service with Soledad was perfect. We all enjoyed our lunch choices.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for sharing your experience, Angie! We're happy to hear you had a great lunch here at Merrill's and that Soledad provided perfect service. We hope to welcome you and your group back soon!
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Maria
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Lobster rolls were overflowing and drinks were delicious and reasonable.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the 5 star review Maria!
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HOLLY VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, waitress was very thorough and pleasant. Service was a little slow but it was our 1st time there and we weren't in a big rush. We will definitely be going back!!
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for your feedback, Holly! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service. Hope to see you again soon!
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Lena
Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was an excellent choice for a family meal. The menu has many excellent seafood choices. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. We loved the table right by the window with a view of the harbor. It was especially convenient for us as we were staying at the Fairfield Inn across the street.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded 6 days ago
Thank you, Lena! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated the seafood options and friendly service. Thank you for the 5 stars and hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!
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Susan
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience, our Waitress was wonderful, we were out on the patio and she was so attentive to us, the food was amazing, I had the Fish Sandwich and my friend had the Burger with Bacon, we also had the Expresso Martini Flight was wonderful, can't wait to get back over there again. !!!!
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on June 9, 2025
Hi Susan! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your experience, especially the food and service. Your kind words about our team mean a lot. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals and drinks!
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K VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton62 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stayed across street but saw high marks on open T so would have gone anyway. We liked view. Our dinners were both great.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on June 5, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review K!
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Rick VIP
Greater Boston58 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great visit to Merrill’s. The Cape Cod Reuben was fantastic, the cod was so fresh! The Smashburger was good as well. Kayla our server was a delight. Can’t wait to visit again!
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on May 25, 2025
Rick, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your visit! The Cape Cod Reuben and Smashburger are definitely fan favorites. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Cayla. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal!
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Donna
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I made a 1 p.m. lunch reservation via open table. We were running about 10 minutes late for our confirmed reservation, so we called the restaurant 3 different times, attempting to alert them about our tardiness, but there was no answer. We were able to leave voicemails at the restaurant, alerting them that we were running tardy. Upon our arrival at the restaurant, it was obvious that we didn't need a lunchtime reservation given that there were only 4 tables being occupied, and there were 3 customers eating at the bar. We were at the hostess station for a moment when we were greeted by a young lady who was walking by with another customer's drink in her hand. She was super friendly. I told her about my reservation that I had made earlier in the day on open table and how I had attempted to call the restaurant a few times to alert them about us running a few moments late for our confirmed reservation however, no one answered our 3 different attempted telephone calls to the restaurant but I was able to leave voicemails. She said she'd look forward to listening to them. She sat us at a table for 2 by the water. She told us she was our assigned server. She was friendly and attentive. She aimed to please. She immediately brought us waters and a basket of corn bread served with a side of honey drizzled butter. We shared the fresh tender calamari appetizer, which was delicious. My nephew had a specialty burger with fries. He enjoyed the burger and said he'd be happy to return to try another one of their other specialty burgers. He said the fries were just okay. I had a scallop plate. The scallops were fresh, though not as flavorful as scallops that I've enjoyed at other local restaurants recently. I substituted french fries for mashed potatoes, which were delicious. The handful of scallops were adequate for a lunch portion, though $30.00 was costly for 5 scallops and mashed potatoes. Coleslaw was not included. We didn't order dessert. We said we'd return for lunch again.
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on May 28, 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Donna! We appreciate your understanding regarding the reservation and apologize for not answering your calls.We are happy that you enjoyed your meals and we look forward to welcoming you back for another lunch!
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Rick VIP
Greater Boston58 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great idea, lunch at Merrill’s! We had the seafood scampi and the scrod which were equally as good. Our server Julia was entertaining and efficient. Can’t wait to go back
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on May 18, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review, Rick! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the seafood scampi and scrod. Julia will be delighted to know she made your experience even better. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great lunch soon!
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Angie VIP
Greater Boston37 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as was the service!! We will be back!
Merrill's on the WaterfrontResponded on May 18, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review Angie!
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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 4.6 stars by 386 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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

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

Merrill's on the Waterfront

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