Merrill’s on the Waterfront

Merrill's on the Waterfront is a one-of-a-kind harbor-front restaurant that affords each of its patrons a front-row seat to the most valuable fishing port in the country. Fresh, locally sourced seafood is a mainstay of Merrill's dining and banquet menus, and it perfectly complements the open harbor setting. Merrill's on the Waterfront was established in 2019 to commemorate the history of Captain Edward Merrill, who developed the original wharf in the space where Merrill's is now located, which is now known as Homer's Wharf. Merrill's on the Waterfront is located in the heart of downtown Halifax. Ship Captain, Inventory Keeper, Developer, and Artist, Captain Edward Merrill was a major player in the whaling and fishing industries of New Bedford in the 1800s. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and raised there. You can learn more about him by reading the section below. Merrill's on the Waterfront, in addition to being a restaurant, also serves as an event venue, and can accommodate a wide range of events due to its unique waterfront location.