I was in New Bedford on business, and I had a few hours to unwind before the end of my day. I took a stroll around the waterfront of this quaint New England city and found the Whaler's Tavern. The ambiance was delightful, the food and drink were delicious, and the locals here were friendly. I would really like to come back during the peak tourism season and experience more of this city. Fun fact: In the 1840s, New Bedford was considered one of the wealthiest cities in the world
$70 for a cold jumbo lobster roll. YAY. I wish I requested it warm. It was OK nonetheless. However my friend got “fish and chips” and it was completely over cooked and fried til u can’t fry it no more. Staff was a little wacky. I’d come back for a drink when I’m in the area.
Lobster roll was best I've had...I try a roll in every New England town I go to. Don't sleep on the kale soup, very tasty!
Staff is fantastic!! The young lady tending the bar, was extremely knowledgeable, polite, outgoing, and understanding.. She's a keeper! Hope to be there for your whiskey dinner! Keep up the great management!! It shows!
This kitchen is HIGHLY underrated. Lobster bisque was thinner than I'm used to but full of flavor, stuffed scallops were AMAZING, calamari is great, and the fish and chips has this incredible almond and cornflake batter that is so crunchy and delish. Definitely worth a stop, I'm sure we didn't try everything that's worth it on the menu! You won't regret it! Also, if you like smokey flavor, the Bloody Mermaid is a great rendition of a bloody Mary, but I will say we nearly forgot about the drinks and were totally silent while eating because the food was that good!
Good food and beer with a nice 'hometown' kind of vibe to it. The menu has a good variety of meals to choose from.
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