About Merrill’s on the Waterfront

Unique Harbor Front Atmosphere

Located in historic Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, Merrill's on the Waterfront is the ideal location to host your wedding. Boasting harbor views and a front row seat of the city’s commercial fishing industry allows for a unique and truly special atmosphere for any event. While we specialize in smaller, personal, and intimate events, we have the capacity to accommodate larger events up to 170 guests! With both buffet and plated menu options, the possibility are endless. Contact the sales team to today, we are eager to hear all about your wedding plans!

Facilities and Capacity

The Fireside Dining area is perfect for smaller intimate events. With a working fireplace, this is a cozy setting for personal dinners.

The Waterview Dining area offers a great view of the harbor and access to the outdoor patio. A great location for large lunch gatherings and formal dinners.

The Upper Deck area can be booked as semi-private or completely private when combined with the Fireside and Waterviewrooms. A must see for larger events.

The Harbor View Room, our most private function room, has the best view on the harbor. Located upstairs, it contains its own fireplace, private deck , restrooms and bar. A beautiful setting for formal events and corporate presentations.

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Quality of service 5.0
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Value 5.0
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Katelyn W. · Married on 09/05/2020

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The perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner!

Merrill's was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding rehearsal dinner!

We reserved the upper deck and had it all to ourselves with a personal bartender. The waterfront view was beautiful and peaceful. The rates were extremely competitive, and virtually no minimum charge. We had less than 25 people. So for a smaller group, it's hard to beat this place and the quality was amazing.

We worked directly with Krystol and she was incredible. Extremely responsive to emails and phone calls, and catered everything exactly to our specifications. The food was wonderful. Service at the restaurant was amazing. The appetizers never stopped, until the main course was served. We even had a few guests show up late, and they still made them a full course meal for no extra charge.

Would highly recommend this restaurant!
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Nicole D. · Married on 08/15/2020

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Best day ever!

Not only are the event spaces beautiful but everyone there is absolutely wonderful, with all the uncertainty with covid (we booked with them last minute as a plan C cause everything else didnt work out) the manager always responded to my emails quickly and gave all the information I needed. They decorated beautifully, way better then we ever could of and were very understanding when we did want to change something. The food was delicious and the service was amazing.
Sent on 08/16/2020

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Merrill’s on the Waterfront FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$ 3500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$ 500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$ 500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$ 500
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$ 14
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
House Beer
House Wine
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
225
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
4
Describe your venue:
Restaurant
Waterfront
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Scenic Views
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Set Up
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
What event items are available?
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March

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36 Homer's Warf New Bedford, MA, 02740 See on map
5089977010 (Phone number)

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