Merrill’s on the Waterfront
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Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Merrill's on the Waterfront is a scenic wedding venue. Nestled on the harbor in the city's downtown area, this setting specializes in intimate events. This restaurant is named for Captain Edward Merrill, an inventor, developer, and artist. Today, the venue sits on what was originally known as Merrill's Wharf, which was constructed between 1841 and 1849 to accommodate the captain's fleet.
Facilities and Capacity
Merrill's on the Waterfront has a number of event spaces that you can use to host your milestone day. The venue has a maximum capacity of up to 170 guests, ideal for if you've envisioned a grander soiree to celebrate your love. The Fireside Dining area is ideal for cozy rehearsal dinners and can accommodate up to 25 seated guests. Cocktail receptions held here, meanwhile, can have up to 30 attendees. The Waterview dining area is a slightly larger space, with a maximum capacity of 45 for cocktail receptions. The largest event space, the Harbor View Room, sits upstairs and has stunning views of the surrounding water. This room has its own private deck so you can better enjoy the surroundings. There's also a built-in bar for celebratory toasts. On-site parking is available for those who drive to the venue. Once the festivities have wound down, guests can stay overnight at the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott.
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Catering and bartending for celebrations held at Merrill's on the Waterfront is provided by the on-site culinary team. Fresh, locally sourced seafood is a mainstay of the menu, matching the nearby harbor. You can choose from a number of serving styles, including buffet, family-style, plated, stations, and hors d'oeuvres. The events team here is ready to help out in whatever way they can, including with setup and cleanup. You can also call on their expertise for assistance with planning your milestone day. A number of event rental items are available to use from the restaurant, including tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and flatware.
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Nicole D. Married on 08/15/2020Best 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. -
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Katelyn W. Married on 09/05/2020The 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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