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Fathoms Bar & Grille, Inc., New Bedford, MA

Fathoms Bar & Grille, Inc.

4.6
4.6
1087 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Located right next to the harbor, Fathoms Bar & Grille has become an integral part of New Bedford's diverse collection of eateries. Known for its rich culture and historical fishing industry, New Bedford sets the stage for Fathoms Bar & Grille to be the place where people can gather for great food and drinks in a relaxed waterfront environment. Our patrons take in the ambiance of our handsomely appointed bar lounge area, the intimacy of our dining area or the fresh sea breezes on our seasonal patio.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 993-3400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Bentley
  • Neighborhood
    New Bedford
  • Cross street
    New Bedford / Fairhaven Bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Multiple times per week, patrons are treated to some of the best acoustic and light entertainment from local artists and more.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,087 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro South

    Hot spot

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro South

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fathoms Bar & Grille, Inc. is celebrated for its "excellent fresh food" and "outstanding service always." Diners frequently rave about the seafood, describing it as "out of this world," with specials like scallops and risotto receiving high praise. The lively bar scene, led by "fun" staff like Becky, enhances the vibrant atmosphere.

1,087 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was in the mood for clam chowder….decided to try fathoms. It was very rich and creamy…..flavor was dill forward, but in a pleasant way.

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  2. Pamela

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as usual! Have never had a bad meal here! The prime rib was excellent the chicken Gorgonzola was amazing. Our waitress was attentive and sweet! Will be back soon.

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  3. Donna

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fathoms is one of my top 5 favorite restaurants. We travel about 40 mins to come here, but it’s so worth it! The menu, value & staff are top notch. We are always treated great!

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  4. Cynthia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent, & the service was on point. The ambiance was perfect, watching a beautiful sunset. Ty for a great date night!

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent place for laughs and good food. Great and friendly service.

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  6. Richard

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The initial seating at table was uncomfortable but was able to move to bar seating which were more satisfactory.

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  7. Catherine

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My only complaint is when you check in I always have to go check they really skip over if the customer doesn’t check , all and all everything else was excellent

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  8. Paul

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not our first time there and as usual they didn’t disappoint. Food was on time and delicious especially the chowder. Drinks were great as well. We’ll be back.

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  9. Tammy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Place ever!! Staff is over the top and the food as always is awesome!

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  10. Bob

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early and our table was there waiting for us and the food was great. Our server was phenomenal

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FAQs

Fathoms Bar & Grille, Inc. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 993-3400.

Fathoms Bar & Grille, Inc. is rated 4.6 stars by 1087 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fathoms Bar & Grille, Inc.

255 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA 02740

Additional information

  • Cross street
    New Bedford / Fairhaven Bridge
  • Neighborhood
    New Bedford
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Bentley
  • Entertainment
    Multiple times per week, patrons are treated to some of the best acoustic and light entertainment from local artists and more.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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