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Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern - Steakhouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern

4.3 (529 reviews)

24 N Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Seafood restaurant
Bar

About Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern - steak house in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Charming tavern in historic digs offering a seafood-heavy menu, draft beers & creative cocktails.

Customer Review Summary

Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern is a quaint restaurant in Downtown New Bedford with good food and a cozy atmosphere. The menu selection is limited but sufficient for small groups, featuring tasty items like lobster rolls and quahogs. Service is consistently pleasant and quick, with options for indoor and outdoor seating. Some diners noted that certain dishes could use more seasoning, while others enjoyed the dining experience despite minor menu omissions. Overall, it’s highly recommended for visitors, particularly those exploring nearby attractions, with friendly staff and a homey vibe.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
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Based on 529 reviews

Anne G

3 months ago

Lovely little restaurant with good food! Selection isn’t too large but enough for a small group of hungry first-time visitors to New Bedford. It’s close to all the attractions too; a bonus!

Heidi Gordon

8 months ago

Quaint little Tavern in Downtown New Bedford. It was my first time here. The food was great, the service was pleasant, and the atmosphere was fitting for the establishment. We got Quahogs and chicken wings, and they were very tasty. It was not busy when we went only 2 other groups that were there. Service was pleasant and quick. There was available seating indoors and outdoors. Cute place overall. I would definitely recommend going if you haven't checked it out yet!

Helen Jankoski

We stopped for lunch on a sunny Friday afternoon in March on our way to Woods Hole. Amazing lobster rolls. We chose the medium-sized ones. Brioche rolls slit on the top, with some crisp lettuce, were filled with lobster meat and accompanied by little cups of melted butter, pickle slices and our sides of hand-cut fries and cole slaw. Heavenly. Joe was happy to find the light Buzzards Bay Golden Flounder (on tap) was a perfect match for the food.

Joseph Stanley

9 months ago

We stopped in for lunch. Service was great. We liked the outdoor seating. Food was good but needed some seasoning. A little salt, pepper, and hot sauce made it great.

Devon Langbein

10 months ago

I stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night. Very homey atmosphere. There is limited seating. I sat at the bar and had the half-pound lobster roll, which was $42 that day. It was clean and tasty; it came cold but not overly dressed and slathered in mayo (I'm not sure whether there was any dressing at all actually, which I was fine with). The fries on the side hit the spot too. The service was great, very friendly and attentive. I would recommend stopping in for a bite and some brews; I certainly wouldn't hesitate to do so when I am back in town.

Bruce Rittgers

Highly Recommend! We were visiting the Whaling Museum from out of town and stopped in. Nice cozy stop in the historic district. The food was great and service excellent. I forgot my card there and did not discover it until I was two hours away in Connecticut. Called the restaurant and they confirmed they had it and offered to mail it to me. Which they did and I am so thankful! Very happy to recommend a place like this with good people!

Tim Gago

1 year ago

Had Quahog Republic the other day. A little dissapointed to hear that they were out of stuffed quahogs on the day. It's literally in the name and the one item on the menu that you can't be out of. They were also not serving pizza. To me that was 2 strikes. Had the clam chowder and it was okay. Had the fish sandwich and it was also just okay. Bun was a little overdone and the fish didnt taste that fresh. Kid had chicken ceasar salad and thought the chicken was a little undercooked. Strike three.

Puzzle Party

Super packed! We got lucky with three bar seats. This was the Moby Dick reading weekend. No reservations (as per policy), so we got lucky. Really good food! I had a delicious quahog, some fries, and a sandwich.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 12 PM–1 AM
Monday 12–11 PM
Saturday 12 PM–1 AM
Sunday 12–11 PM
Thursday 12–11 PM
Tuesday 12–11 PM
Wednesday 12–11 PM

Price Range

$$