Review Tavern - New Bedford

R R

I brought my son here for a birthday dinner. Downright awful. Online advertised maple steak they were off the menu. My son chose salmon, they uniquely conceal its awfulness with sauce. Then serve overcooked asparagus and “roasted potatoes”, which are literally leftovers from their breakfast menu. My fish was thin, flat, and dry. I had to pay $4 extra for truffle fries, which is just shaking some cheese on regular fries. I don’t usually get mixed drinks in places like this because they’re giant glasses of juice. The beer was beyond overpriced. The server however was a lovely young lady who had just started that day, and I hope she applies somewhere else once she’s trained. It was Juneteenth, so many places were closed and Cultivator had an issue and couldn’t make hot food. I should’ve went to Fathoms, it’s always delicious and consistent. Better choices -Cultivator, Black Whale, Cork, Fathoms, Cafe Italia, Black Bass or Sail Loft.

Andrew Bland

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

Tori Seitz

$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.

William Panek

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!

Vic Cuest

Busy night, so service was a bit slow. Drinks hit the spot and the staff was friendly. We had scallop tacos which were five stars, but the half pound lobster roll ($50) was served refrigerator cold. I wish they would have said it was served that way. I definitely would have tried something else. I’ve never had a cold lobster roll. They were always served fresh. But not this time. :(

Stacie Brindle

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!

Amanda Adams

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!

steven sullivan

Good food and beer with a nice 'hometown' kind of vibe to it. The menu has a good variety of meals to choose from.