Davy's Locker Restaurant
(41 Reviews)
(41 Reviews)
"Most Popular Seafood Restaurant since 1966!"
1480 East Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744
Phone:508-992-7359
Email:djldmwtp@aol.com
Business Hours:
MON:
11:30 am
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9:00 pm
TUE:
11:30 am
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9:00 pm
WED:
11:30 am
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9:00 pm
THU:
11:30 am
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9:00 pm
FRI:
11:30 am
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9:30 pm
SAT:
11:30 am
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9:30 pm
SUN:
11:30 am
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9:00 pm
Accreditations / Affiliations / Certifications:
SouthCoast's Best Seafood Restaurant 11 years (Standard Times readers)
Best Seafood Shack between Boston, Providence & Falmouth
SouthCoast Best Seafood (Cape Cod Life Magazine)
AAA Double Diamond Award (04-Present)
Phantom Gourmet Approved
Location:
You can purchase gift certificates on our website!
We will mail your gift certificate within one business day!
Payment Accepted:
Cash; Visa; MasterCard; American Express; Discover Card
Special Features:
Handicap access and parking.
Summer seating capacity 340.
Parties up to 100.
Beachside Tiki Bar (70 seating).
Upper Deck Tiki Bar (40 seating).
Sam Adams Beer Club.
101 Martini Menu.
Skinny Girl Margaritas.
Year Established: 1966
About Us:
340 seat, Award Winning Seafood Restaurant Voted SouthCoast's Best 11 Consecutive Years.
Located directly on Buzzards Bay with a spectacular view of Butler's Flats Lighthouse & The Islands.
Tiki Bar Opens May 15th! Open til midnight!
Located directly on Buzzards Bay with a spectacular view of Butler's Flats Lighthouse & The Islands.
Tiki Bar Opens May 15th! Open til midnight!
What We Do:
Parties up to 100 for your special occasion. Featuring live entertainment & special event concerts on occasion.
Davy's also features a 70 seat Waterfront Tiki Bar open May 15-Oct 15, as well as new Upper Deck Tiki Bar (40 seats, open seasonally)
Davy's also features a 70 seat Waterfront Tiki Bar open May 15-Oct 15, as well as new Upper Deck Tiki Bar (40 seats, open seasonally)
Products:
Menu features over 150 items boasting the area's freshest seafood, certified black angus beef & poultry dishes prepared upscale as well as traditional New England.
Bar features 101 Martinis, 21 varieties of Sam Adams, & Skinny Girl Margaritas
Bar features 101 Martinis, 21 varieties of Sam Adams, & Skinny Girl Margaritas
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REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 08/03/2012
lobster mac n cheese mmmmmmm
Pros: food, atmosphere
Cons: none
"Had Chef Johnny's lobster mac n cheese last Saturday night. Best one I've had anywhere yet. The service and atmosphere were very good as were a great view of Buzzard's bay. We'll definitely be back to Davy's Locker "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 12/06/2011
my fav
Pros: views
Cons: none
"Whether it's been at Davy's locker main restaurant or at their waterfront tiki bar, my family and I have always found the food to be of very good quality, reasonably priced, and well serviced. I prefer the upper deck patio, but my better-half gives her thumbs up to the tiki bar. Either way you can?t go wrong. "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 06/04/2011
Always a treat
Pros: Great service
Cons: nothing comes to mind
"I get to Davy's Locker once or twice a year and usually treat my sister when I am visiting New Bedford. I love fried clams and have never been disappointed in the food or the service. I am shocked to read the few negative reviews."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 05/27/2011
lunches are great
Pros: the food and the water view
Cons: the waitstaff uniforms seemed very unprofessional
"we went to davy's this afternoon.the food was simply delicious especially that clam chowder and crab cakes and the scallops mozambique were the best i've tasted can't wait for the tiki and the upper deck to open....."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 05/20/2011
Southend guy
"Used to be a great place. My last to times both service and food were of poor quality. Fried clams burned one time and bones in my fish the next."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 05/20/2011
filthy water
"We tried Davy's thur afternoon,there seemed to be no one in charge,the waiter had on dirty jeans with a hole in the leg and he had at least a three day beard,how can you allow this."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 05/13/2011
mothe's day to remember
Pros: excellent food
Cons: too busy
"me and my family went to davy's locker on mother's day and we loved everything about davy's especially the food everyone was raving about the creamy clam chowder and our steaks were cooked perfectly and we just love that stuffed shrimp they serve it was delicious we will come back again and again and good luck with the new upper deck tiki can't wait to see it..... and thank you chefs for making my mom very happy..."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 04/28/2011
Chef Johnny's menu specials are fantastic!
Pros: the chef's specials
"I dined at Davy's for the first time in a few years this past Saturday.
I had the Mediterranean Sea Scallops that was one of Chef Johnny's specials. They were broiled and served with thinly sliced potatoes topped with a sautéed of baby spinach,
roma tomatoes and feta cheese.
Best scallop meal I have had in a long time!"
I had the Mediterranean Sea Scallops that was one of Chef Johnny's specials. They were broiled and served with thinly sliced potatoes topped with a sautéed of baby spinach,
roma tomatoes and feta cheese.
Best scallop meal I have had in a long time!"
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 04/20/2011
You got to be kidding me.
Pros: The view of the harbor and lighthouse.
Cons: EVERYTHING
"This place has taken a serious nose dive from a few years ago. The clams were loaded with sand and luke warm. Way overpriced for the quality of food. The ownership should be ashamed of themselves."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 04/08/2011
Great place
"Never had a problem, always a good meal, friendly service."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 04/08/2011
Davy's Locker
Pros: The food and view of waterfront.
Cons: The prices, prices, prices!!!!!
"The food is actually good but the portions are extremally small for the prices they charge. If I want to pay prices like that I would go to Boston or New York."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 04/08/2011
Is it Tiki Time Yet?!
Pros: Daily Specials
"I have been eating at Davy's for a few years now and have never been disapointed with service or the food! Chef Johnny's specials are always my choice. My friends and I discoved the Tiki Bar last summer and cannot wait until it is open again. What a great way to spend a summer night - on the beach! "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 03/23/2011
Palate Pleaser!
"Been back a hundred times for fish n chips, which has never disappointed. Got adventurous with a delectable baked haddock topped with a lobstermeat stuffing layered on lobster ravioli. Finished with a pesto sauce, this dish was a winner. "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 03/23/2011
excellent food
Pros: excellent fresh food
Cons: none
"me and my wife went to davy's locker today for lunch, i had the clam chowder and my wife had the fish chowder these 2 chowders were the best i've ever had it's always consistent, then we also shared an order of stuffed mushrooms they were very tasty. our server was very friendly and brought out our food nice and hot the way it should be, i had the garlic shrimp and my wife had the broiled scrod it was unbelievable!!! the food was so fresh our vegetables were just perfect and we loved the atmosphere, nice fish tanks!!! i recommend davy's to everyone i can't wait to try it again and everything was reasonably priced..."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 03/17/2011
Still The Best
Pros: Food, View, Consistency
Cons: None
"Don't know which Davy's Locker the last few reviewers are talking about. I have been going there for over twenty years and haven't had a bad experience yet. The food is outstanding,reasonably priced and service is always good. Maybe some negative reviewers work for Davy's competitors?"
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 09/13/2010
PASS!!!
Pros: None
Cons: Everything
"This place has gone downhill...as in well below acceptable. Judging by the reviews from 2010, I'm not alone in my feelings. The food was mediocre, yet vestly overpriced. The service was terrible, slow and rude. The place is dark and dusty...I won't be back ever!"
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 09/01/2010
Muddy Steamed Calms
Cons: Muddy Steamers!
"We ate at the Tiki Bar on Sunday, 8-29. Sully was very good but kept saying he was sorry for all the delays. Don't get the steamers, they were full of mud and cold. My broth turned competely black! $13.00 for about 12 steamers was ridiculous as well!"
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 08/04/2010
Bill Increase without warning / Poor Customer Service
"My friend and I ordered a meal that in the menu was one price. When our bill came it was higher than what was advertised. When I questioned the waitress, she shrugged me off without an apology or explanation and said, we are adding $x. I pointed out that this was false advertising and unethical. Rather than embarrass my friend I left - but called the manager later that day who put me on hold, came back said he was busy. I gave him my number and he never called me back. "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 07/07/2010
Yuck!
Pros: Ummm...the water's pretty?
Cons: Every excruciating moment
"Not even a little bit good...bad food, slow service, lackluster atmosphere. I felt like I was in a nursing home eating cafeteria food only at 5 star prices. Now I remember why I stopped going here. Never ever again."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 06/27/2010
Best seafood ever
"We were there for Mother's Day and the food was fantastic as always and the services was excellent even with the restaurant being packed. We go there every time we are back in the area. I have never found a better place for Fried clams and New England Clam Chowder."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 06/09/2010
Aggravating birthday dinner
Pros: great food!
Cons: Understaffed in the bar area
"Last Sunday a friend and I went to Davy's to celebrate her birthday.
we went to the bar and asked if we could be served there. The bartender assured us that we could. Unfortunately, the restaurant was crowded and he was working alone. We finished our drinks and asked if we could order. He told us we would have to wait for 10 minutes. After 20 minutes we managed to get his attention, and asked again to order. He told us he didn't have time to take any orders to the kitchen! I finally went to the hostess and asked her to send a waitress into the bar area to take our order. She arrived quickly and we were soon served a great meal!
Unfortunately, the experience in the bar dampened the birthday celebration. Davy's needs more help behind the bar. "
we went to the bar and asked if we could be served there. The bartender assured us that we could. Unfortunately, the restaurant was crowded and he was working alone. We finished our drinks and asked if we could order. He told us we would have to wait for 10 minutes. After 20 minutes we managed to get his attention, and asked again to order. He told us he didn't have time to take any orders to the kitchen! I finally went to the hostess and asked her to send a waitress into the bar area to take our order. She arrived quickly and we were soon served a great meal!
Unfortunately, the experience in the bar dampened the birthday celebration. Davy's needs more help behind the bar. "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 02/12/2010
Excellent food!
Pros: Hot, fresh food
Cons: Off the beaten path
"Probably the hottest and freshest seafood we've had in years. Only problem is that the location is a bit out of the way... though it's on the ocean. We had fish and chips, scallops, and steak tips. Not one complaint, even the steak was outstanding. Next time we are in town Davy's is a definite stop."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 02/12/2010
Probably the freshest seafood I've had
Pros: hot, fresh seafood
Cons: not near the business district
"We went to Davy's Locker last week and could not believe how fresh the seafood was. I had the fried cod (fish n chips) and my cousin had the scallops. Hot and fresh. Service was fine. We would go back there in a heartbeat."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 02/05/2010
Never again
Pros: food portion
Cons: service
"Service was very slow and when my wife and I made an inquiry about when our dinners would arrive, our waitress responded rudely."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 01/20/2010
waiter more interested in talking to his freinds
Pros: none
Cons: sloooooooow service
"sat and waited for 15 minutes for some one to seat us on a saturday night. its expected for a saturday night, but the service is really sloooooow. it took the waiter 35 minutes to take our order. then another 25 minutes to serve us!!!!!!!!!!!! wich by the way there fried clams were like eating sand,french fries were cold, soggy,prices aint all that cheap,waiters ought to be repramanded for being so slow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and not paying attention to the customer."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 01/12/2010
skip it!
Pros: well...you can see the water
Cons: food, ambiance, service, prices...still being open
"The mediocre food was overpriced. The dining room could really use a good cleaning and remodel. The service was lazy and blah. The most insulting thing was that they charge for refills on soda. How cheesy."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 09/30/2009
chese cake factory
Pros: the selection in the menu
Cons: too crowded
"wow i went to davy's locker today and had an excellent lunch. i can't believe how good my fish cakes and chowder was. my swordfish scampi was to die for and the best part was the cheese cakes wow what an amazing selection i taught i was at the cheese cake factory. davy's keep up the great work i will definitely be back."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 09/14/2009
Pleasantly suprised
Pros: Located right on the Atlantic Ocean
Cons: Prime rib is grilled if you don't tell the server you like it otherwise
"Excellent chowder! I had the seafood platter with the freshest scallops and cod I've tasted in years. My cousin said his lazymans lobster/sirloin steak combo was out of this world. Everyone else was happy. Only complaint was prime rib is grilled over a fire if you don't tell the waiter not to."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 09/11/2009
Best All Around Food
Pros: Kids 11 and under eat for free.
Cons: Not near the mall.
"Ate at Davy's last week with a party of 8. We had everything from sirloin steak and tenderloin tips to the fish n chips and broiled scallops. Incredible. Haven't been there in years but will be back soon. "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 08/17/2009
Desperately Needs Refreshing
Pros: Davy's still does a decent job of service good seafood
Cons: Shut down for 10 weeks and gut the place!
"While the seafood still holds it's own, the interior is in dire need of a remodel. Smelly and 1980's, pretty much sums up the facility. It is no longer the premiere seafood destination in New Bedford, that it once was."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 08/17/2009
Not the Davy's I remember
Pros: Kids eat free
Cons: food quality and service has slipped
"I have been going to Davy's since I was a teenager... every Friday night. We left the area but have sense moved back... We couldn't wait to get to Davy's... We have gone 4 times since coming home, and each time we have been disappointed. I think it is fine for lunch, but for dinner, unless you are getting fried food, the quality of the food has slipped. The service is slow and my meal was cold when it arrived. We will continue to go, but we will not be going every week any longer. Too many good places have come up. "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 07/05/2009
Dav'y time has gone
"The ambiance is wonderful but in truth the food is wayo over-priced. In the area there are many "hole-in-the -wall places that might not have the atmosphere, but the food is better and far cheaper. I'd avoid unless you're looking to impress out of town visitors."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 07/03/2009
A Good Time
"We dined at Davy's on June 26th. It was a great experience. We had a excellent waitress, the food was wonderful, and we left with full bellies and smiles on our faces. It's a great seafood place. The fried clams are to die for, however they do great things with steak and chicken too. And you can eat out side in a covered area if you like. Since it's on the water this is a nice feature. I recommend this restaurant highly. We have been many times and have never been dissatisfied. Also, the bathroom is quite interesting, there are fishtanks where the windows were. Check it out!"
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 11/07/2008
davy's locker
"I went to Davy's Locker this past weekend for lunch. I couldn't believe how many shrimp dishes they had available called "SHRIMPMANIA MENU". I had the Coconut Shrimp it was excellent and the portions for lunch are plentiful. I also had there fish chowder which was also delightful. I will be going there many more times with my family.
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REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 11/05/2008
"Simply Delicious"
Pros: the food and the atmosphere
Cons: none
"i went to davy's locker today for lunch and i ordered the shrimp mozambique and it was simply the best i've tasted.and the rice pudding was a winner also..and the price was very reasonable.davy's locker by far is the best restaurant in the city of new bedford.... "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 11/03/2008
The best seafood restaurant in the city......
Pros: food,atmosphere and service
Cons: none
"i lived in new bedford all my life, i've been dining at davy's locker for over 25 years. and what keeps me and my family going back time and time again is the freshest food i've ever tasted they seem to get better with time. and the atmosphere is simply marvelous.and the service is second to none, i recommend davy's locker to anyone. try it you will be happy you did.... "
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 10/20/2008
Still Great After All These Years
Pros: Consistently great food with a fantastic view
"Been going to Davy's Locker since the late 1970's and the food has never been better.We come down all the way from Quincy at least six times a year just for the Grand Marnier salmon.Simply the best salmon dish we have ever eaten anywhere."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 10/02/2008
Time has passed
Pros: Location, view.
Cons: Poor quality, slow service
"Davy's locker's time has come and gone. Once one of the city's jewels, the last 3 times we have dined there, there service has been slow, the food average to poor, often undercooked and/or cold, and overpriced. We are fortunate to have so many dining options in this area, Davey's, sadly, is now one to skip."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 08/07/2008
Great food and reasonable prices
"Love the Baked Stuffed Shrimp!"
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 08/06/2008
waterfront dining
Pros: right by the water
Cons: none
"Whoever rated the waterfront dining has not been in to see the recent ambiance. The atmosphere is wonderful, near the water and the food is excellent as well as the service."
REVIEWER RATING:
rated on: 07/04/2008
davys locker
Pros: I suggest you hurry and go to davy's locker right away
Cons: there are none it's so good
"The best food I ever tasted from seafood to ribs and there chips [fries]"
