Cultivator offers big city cocktails and atmosphere in downtown New Bedford. Drinks are always…read moreexcellent and food is elevated bar food. I make it a point to come here every time I am back in town. Service is always friendly and attentive. You cannot go wrong coming here if you love good drinks.

Bartender didn't know how to make a dark n stormy and cried about it. Would never recommend for…read moreanything more than a glass of wine.

Staff at Hotel next door recommended having dinner here and we are so glad they did. The prime rib…read morewas one of the best flavored prime ribs I've ever eaten. Perfectly spiced, tender and delicious. The chowder was creamy and loaded with potatoes and clams. The lobster cake was good but lacking small chunks of lobster, tasted more like a stuffing cake-no seafood flavor at all. Loved the Tinis-Tiramasu rich, creamy, dessert style beverage. Perfect beginning and end to Our meal.

My son held his wedding ceremony and reception last week at Merrill's…read more.. I don't have a single complaint. Cleanliness 100% Staff pleasant and on their game 100% Bar service and Food out timely, fresh and delicious. All guests were very complimentary and a good time was had by all... Highly recommend your private event at Merrill's Also out of town guests enjoyed comfortable accommodation across the street at the Fairfield...

The venue was very pretty the lighting and stuff set up was beautiful as well as the outside area…read morethat overlooked the ocean. They're a cute little water fountain there as well. That at night time is lit up. Looks extra special. Service was you know OK? It wasn't the best I've ever had from a venue like that, but it also wasn't the worst. The bartender was absolutely amazing. She went out of her way to make the special drinks that were meant for the bride room. She never really rushed anyone she was really on top of her game. I wish that it gone all the way down the road when it came to things, but I was at my best friend's daughter's wedding reception and that's all that really matter to me. I wouldn't go again having experienced what I did. The appetizers were very good. They had bacon wrapped scallops, big shrimp and also like a wrapped cheese quesadilla that was delicious. I wouldn't exactly say the same same about the main course unfortunately, when they were serving the appetizer of the lemon sorbet they had run out before they served everyone so myself and two other people at my table did not get any. I did steal bite of my husband, and that was delicious. Then the next course which was the main course, my husband, salmon was warm, just like the gentleman next to him, but they both complained that they were very dry. We did ask for a lemon, and the young fellow told us that he didn't have any and I guess we couldn't go to the bar to get it, but they didn't offer it. Then the food came out for me and it was cold and it had a gravy on it. It was supposed to have been marinated grilled chicken and shrimp, but the shrimp looked poached. It actually looked like it came from a shrimp cocktail. It was big, but it was not grilled or anything wasn't marinated. The chicken was very plain looking at stuff so I did ask them to take it back cause I can't eat the gravy and things I'm dieting and I can't have any extra stuff so like gravy, etc. it also came with some vegetables. The carrot was delicious. It was cooked but again everything was very cold. They did take it back. Brought me one with no gravy but again it came and the shrimp and chicken was still cold. The potatoes were hot, but I can't eat potatoes. I can't have rice on the plate as well. I can't have rice the vegetables. I ate them because it didn't matter if they were cold or hot they're supposed to be OK. But I was kind of disappointed in the fact that this great meal of this beautiful wedding was not anything like I thought it was going to be. Then they did bring out this really cool dessert a little ways along the road is really cool dessert it has it was like a flaming sorbet type of thing I had ice cream and tropical covered strawberries and like a soft sauce, that was very pretty. I ate that and I took a couple of other people's chocolate covered strawberries. I took others so I had those. It was just kind of disappointing. I really was the venue in the reviews of stuff I saw. I really kind of thought that it would be a little bit more higher quality at least than it was. But again, the bartender made some really good drink so I think we can count on that or somet

MFR is not fancy and in fact a bit "rough around the edges" decor/interior wise but makes up for it…read moreby packing a serious punch when it comes to hogging out. It is an Irish-owned joint and features a pancake house-like vibe and bric-a-brac decorations that belong in an elementary school classroom such as paper/plastic wall hangings of Irish themes of gold pots, rainbows, and leprechauns, etc., as well as party streamers and the like. My One and I came here to eat and that was the focus as were quite hangry after a morning of flea-market shopping. Anyhoot, Moey got the Fish n' Chips and I got the Fried Seafood Pladder. Her dish was very generous with a big-ass piece of fish and lots of fries. My Pladder was a MONSTER and certainly not to be trifled with. Tons of everything and with fries AND rings. Deep fried to perfection. Everything was great! I was on Cloud 9 as I attempted to krush this whole Pladder. I am a real pig and do not play games when it comes to hogging out. I finished everything except for one scallop and four shrimp and some of the fries. This copious puppy was only 33 bucks which is an excellent deal. Our waitress was wicked nice too. In conclusion, we were tickled pink with our experience here. We had a whale of a time and the craic was great here! HOT TIP: We came here midafternoon and there was only one other couple pigging out here. Peak hours are wicked mental here (we were told) so best to come in the off hours to avoid a wicked mental atmosphere. PS: The photos here are rather deceiving as they do not convey the true scale of this wicked-mega Pladder. It was A LOT of food. I like that.

Sail Loft in Padanaram is one of those places that just understands the assignment: good seafood,…read moregreat cocktails, a lively atmosphere, and enough New England charm to remind you exactly where you are. We rolled in around 5:30 on a Monday and apparently beat the dinner rush because there were still plenty of empty tables. Timing: impeccable. We were seated immediately at a high-top by the front window, and our waitress was right there with water, drink orders, and appetizer suggestions. No wandering around desperately trying to make eye contact with someone holding an iPad. We were off to a good start. The atmosphere here is always casual, lively, and cool. The bar? Always packed. Apparently everyone in Padanaram got the same memo. Now, the food. We started with the lobster rangoons -- crispy outside, creamy and gooey inside. Basically little fried envelopes of happiness. The Thai shrimp were tender and covered in a sweet coconut curry sauce. Delish. I could have happily kept dipping things into that sauce until someone asked me to leave. The New England clam chowder was exactly what chowder should be: creamy, savory, hearty, and satisfying. No unnecessary reinvention. New England knows what it's doing here. And then came the steamers, because when you're in New England, you get the steamers. It's practically a residency requirement. These were cooked perfectly -- tender without turning into seafood-flavored chewing gum -- and came with the traditional broth for rinsing away the sand and melted butter for adding back all the calories you just washed off. It's a beautiful system. The cocktails were fantastic, service was great, and the whole meal hit the spot. Sail Loft continues to be a solid Padanaram favorite. Come for the waterfront-town vibes, stay for the seafood, and definitely don't skip the lobster rangoons.

This was my first time at sail loft and it was great. The service was top notch and the food was…read moretasty. It's cute inside but a reservation is definitely a good idea as it was quite crowded. The drinks that we tried were all quite tasty. The calamari was good. The fried chicken Caesar wrap was great. It didn't have croutons so beware if you're looking for that, but it had great flavor. I was a little hesitant to have the peanut butter thing cheesecake as I don't know why you'd stray from the peanut butter thing. That being said, it was delicious and I would definitely get it again.

One of those downtown spots in New Bedford you have to try. More of a bar not too many tables to…read moresit. Great beer selection on tap from ipas to ciders to whatever mixed drink you are looking for. We were taken care of right away by the bartender and later on another. The mozz sticks were great, nice cheese pull, the Reuben was the clear winner, not too salty at all, good flavor. The brisket was a little dry for the cheesesteak, and the burger was undercooked (asked for medium well got more of a medium rare), the bun also didn't hold up that great, but the fries were excellent good salt levels crisp and crunch. Would definitely come back for a Bev and a bite!

Solid bar-style pizza (good grub overall), a killer beer selection, and a staff that's not just…read morefriendly--they make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The whole place has that genuine hometown vibe that's getting harder to find, plus consistently great live music (Sundays especially). It's on the smaller side, but they somehow pack the place without sacrificing service, which says a lot. When the weather warms up, they open up a large alley next to the pub for live music--and that's where this place really shines. On a crisp fall day? Forget about it... that's exactly where I want to be. Good food, good people, good music--what more do you need? Enjoy the good times ahead.

This had to have been the worst chicken Mozambique I've ever had in my life. It had boxed rice and…read morea disgustingly spicy sauce. Being so close to Fall River I don't know how they fell this far off the Mark. The turkey dinner was also stove top stuffing with boxed mashed potatoes. It was all just poor quality food and an elevated price.

Second visit to the Rip Tide. I had a craving for scollops. My 1st choice was closed for…read morerenovations‍. This was near by. 1st visit was very good. Small quaint bar area. Everyone seems to know each other. Gets a little loud. Good TV views Small one room / unisex bathroom ‍. Food is good and $$. Drinks were a little weak today. One bartender handling it ALL. We were at a side table, bar was full. She came over. No napkins. Took our order. All came over. Asked if we were all set. She FORGOT to put my scollops in. WHAT???!! Only reason we ended up there . Take out box would not close on our clam cakes. Kind of a mess. Disappointed

My go too restaurant for whenever you order it comes out very perfectly prepared and portions and…read moretaste is the best for us ,1-2times a week

The food is always good there. I order from there at least once a week take. Today I decided to…read moredine in. There was four of us for dinner. The order came out wrong. No biggie we did not complain. But I have to tell you, the service was horrible.I have never experienced that service before. The bus girl of faith was rude, disrespectful and argumentive. I was absolutely floored.I could not believe that a young lady like that could speak to customers the way she did. I probably will not go back there due to the service that I received today. I was horrified that a young lady liked.That is even allowed to speak to customers the way she did. There was no management around this evening. The restaurant was dead, three tables and three people at the bar. The waitress was kind and she apologized, but the way we were treated by the bus girl was very disturbing.

Great dinner. Delicious food. Loved our server!! She could not have been more accommodating.read more

The restaurant is a great dinner date place. The interior is ambient and intimate. Full service bar…read moreand a nice list of food. Ordered: - Philly cheesesteak rolls were decadent and came out hot and gooey. - Salmon and red risotto was creamy and salmon was cooked well. - Caesar salad and fries was an awesome option. - Vegetable alfredo was flavorful and a great option for vegetarians!