Sail Loft

Happened to be exploring the area and stopped in for lunch. We sat on the covered back deck (which overlooks the parking lot & dock). Our server was great. We shared the fried calamari - excellent! Baked cod & fish tacos were both tasty.

I really loved the Hawaiian steak tips! Highly recommend them, cooked perfectly. The waiter was comical and genuinely nice. Good service and even better food .

Sail Loft is a hidden gem located on Elm Street in the Padanaram Village area of South Dartmouth right on the Apponagansett River. There are parking options right on the street in front of the building or behind the restaurant in addition. The dining room, large bar area, and additional tables located in the back of the building in a winterized cozy porch area is a large and intimate space that is deceiving upon first walking in but is spacious and inviting. The restaurant is decorated with a modern nautical design and the staff are friendly, efficient, attentive, knowledgeable, and they are able to provide recommendations from the menu and list of specials. They are open daily for lunch beginning at 1130 and during the week they serve until 830pm and the bar remains open until 10pm. On the weekends they serve until 930pm and the bar stays open until 11pm. My husband and I are familiar with many of the other restaurants in the area that are included in the same restaurant group and we’re never disappointed. We had dinner here on a Wednesday night and we took advantage of the special options. For $35 each person could pick an individual appetizer, soup or salad, main course, and a dessert and there were 2-4 choices per course. We enjoyed shrimp cocktail, a fresh, crisp, and perfectly portioned Caesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs, a fish entree, and a homemade brownie sundae and a delicious deconstructed carrot cake dessert that was incredible. Everything was delicious, the timing was perfect, our server was great, and the price was also a plus. We’ll be back for sure!

Fantastic lunch. Everything was yummy. Fish sandwich was huge and sweet potato fries wonderful. My husband had chowder and amazing crab Rangoon & the mango sauce was perfect. We even had a smooth and very tasty coffee for desert. Would def stop by this place again !!!

Nicely decorated place, outside space is next to parking lot so not really as "on the water" as we thought. Food presented very well but some issues. Nachos were made w/ fried flour tortillas so extremely grease laden chips, but topping were all tasty. Too bad they just didn't used std corn tortillas. Husband thought the salmon was not that fresh and my chicken piccata was fried chicken that was way over cooked borderline burnt and I think the capers were fried too so they lost their briney taste and sort of burnt tasting. The waitress was great and took that dish off our bill. Did have a good selection of dishes. May have just been an off night.

Every time we go is amazing. Great food, atmosphere and people.

Oue first time here and we WILL be back! Everyone was so friendly, we were greeted with a smile and seated promptly with an amazing view! Our server Jess B was very personable and took very good care of us. We shared the lobster Rangoon appetizer & it was the BEST I've ever had! My husband got the Chicken Tinga Tacos (that's fun to say huh?) he loved them, nice flavor and came with a beautifully seasoned side salad. I had the Salmon crunch salad. It was out of this world!! So fresh & tasty. Thank you for a wonderful evening 😘 Rachel & Jim

Amazing service here. The restaurant was really busy, but we were sat right away. Amazing views off the back patio. Two of our dishes were over cooked, but the server was on top of it and made it right. I'm assuming it was just a fluke since they were really busy. Great spot. Can't wait to go again.

Review for The Sail Loft - Padanaram, MA If you find yourself in Padanaram (a.k.a. the South Dartmouth secret locals don't really want you to know about), and you skip The Sail Loft? Rookie mistake. This place is the salty soul of Buzzards Bay. Perched right by the marina, it's where boat shoes meet bar stools. You'll see folks who just stepped off a sailboat rubbing elbows with couples dressed for a night in the village. No dress code. No pretension. Just pure coastal New England charm and a vibe that's always buzzing. The inside is lively, the outdoor patio catches that perfect sea breeze, and the bar? It's the heartbeat of the joint. We didn't have a reservation (whoops), and the place was packed--but the bar area saved the day. We snagged a high top by the window just as the line started snaking out the door. The bartenders? Total pros. Fast, friendly, and somehow everywhere at once, without making you feel like an afterthought. Gold star. We kicked off with a round of Apple Martinis--sweet, strong, and not here to mess around. Then came the chowder: a bowl of creamy, clammy goodness, thick enough to stand a spoon in. Potatoes, herbs, and enough richness to warm you from the inside out--June evenings by the bay aren't always balmy. But the star of the show? That lobster roll. Two options: cold and classic, or warm and buttery. We went warm--because why wouldn't you want your lobster swimming in butter? Nestled in a toasted sourdough roll and served with coleslaw and fries. And not just one or the other--both. Apparently, the kitchen was feeling generous, and we weren't about to say no. The fries were crisp on the outside, fluffy inside. The slaw? Creamy, crunchy, and perfectly chilled. Whether you're a local or just passing through, The Sail Loft is the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer, order another drink, and pretend the boat docked outside is yours.

Going to Sail Loft on Saturday night is an adventure. Going without a reservation is madness! Packed with happy diners! Iordered the Tuna Tartare for my appetizer and it was fantastic... lottsa tuna and cuke and avocado, plenty of wontons. I could have ended my dining experience with that (or maybe ordered a second Tuna Tartare for my meal), but the Baja Tacos caught my eye. They were great, a definite favorite now.

Took out of town guests for dinner this past Sunday. Three out of the six of us were disappointed. The baked cod was the worst. Very little fish overloaded with bread crumbs. I asked to substitute mashed for the fingerling potatoes when I ordered. They were cold and lumpy. I didn't eat them. Not what I've been accustomed to at the Silverstein restaurants. I've had the baked cod numerous times at Joe's Original and it was delicious. The carrot, green bean medley was a mix of overcooked and undercooked green beans combined with a few practically raw carrots. Not good at all. We ordered a carrot cake to go. There was more topping than cake. Not a good overall experience.

Amazing restaurant with delicious food and beverages. Outdoor patio is spacious and dog friendly. Our waitress was attentive and she honestly acted like such a professional, it was a pleasure. Perfect spot to grab a bite in Padanaram after a day of shopping

Our favorite place to stop when in Padanaram. The whipped feta appetizer will be my last meal! Our server, Justin, was just wonderful. Only complaint was the baked cod + sides were very bland.

Always a great experience. Got the salmon salad and it was incredible. Partner got the baked sole and loved it. Some of the best dictations I've ever had and the place is beautiful. Fantastic bartenders. Pricey but worth it.

So good!! We came here for taco Tuesday, as we've tried all the taco Tuesdays in SouthCoast! We loved this spot, the ambiance was adorable, our server Ashley M made our night, she was so friendly and super prompt with service. Tacos were FANTASTIC, by far one of the best taco Tuesdays the SouthCoast has to offer. I got the shrimp, chicken and short rib taco, the shrimp was my favorite but honestly they were all so good. We got a pitcher of margs to share, and ended with carrot cake and crème brûlée which both hit the spot. 10/10, I will absolutely be coming back.

Loved it. A gorgeous day with warm temperatures always helps. We ate out back on the deck overlooking the marina. Many, many options on the menu but for lunch, I chose the Cobb. It was a classic rendition and well constructed. The ingredients were super fresh and the chicken cooked perfectly. The portion size was pretty huge and I couldn't finish it all. The service was great and I would come back here anytime!

Great, as usual. Quick and friendly service and good food. Pleasant surroundings, too.

It may be THE place among the Dartmouth swells, but the food did little to impress me last night. Tried the special chopped clam/chourico flatbread pizza and all I could taste was cheese! A Southcoast place using tasteless clams and Portuguese sausage? Likewise, my wife's beet burrata salad was a disappointment to her.

We go to Sail Loft about twice a month, year-round. It's definitely our 'go to' when we aren't sure what we want to eat because the menu has a lot of options we enjoy and the food is consistently good and we've never had a bad experience. I don't write reviews often but wanted to drop this note because we were there the Sunday afternoon of Fourth of July weekend and there was a woman seated at the next table who was being problematic and just trying to cause a problem (in my opinion). She sounded so outrageous to me that I honestly thought she was joking at first. I won't get into the details here, but i felt like she was unnecessarily and unfairly targeting us with her scorn. I wanted to say that both their waitress, and a manager/hostess who went to the table, were so professional and patient in their handling of the situation. Both of them checked on us later to make sure the incident didn't dampen our experience there. They both conducted themselves extremely well and the entire team, including our own waitress, made sure we felt welcome and had a good experience. You should be proud of your staff. We look forward to continuing to be regular customers (I highly recommend the mussels, Thai shrimp, fish tacos and chicken piccata).

Our favorite restaurant in the village. We keep going back at least a couple of times a month and I can't be more pleased than the way they take care of us.

Beautiful restaurant with great food, upbeat music and lively yet chill setting. Chowder was excellent and prices were reasonable. And drinks were yummy!

Food good, people chill, I think everything went will but didn't exceed expectations. Would come back

Everything about the Sail Loft is excellent. The food, service and ambiance are great. One thing is the lack of parking which they can't really control. All ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection.

The food, the service, even dog friendly!!! We had the best time celebrating a very important birthday! Carly, the manager and Melissa our server could not have been nicer!!! They made us feel so special! We go there a lot but this night was absolutely perfect in every way! Lottie, the pup, even sat for two hours without making a sound! The atmosphere was perfect for her and our large party of ten!!! Thank you SailLoft for the best birthday ever!!!

The drinks are outstanding!! The menu could be considered limited, but only for a truly picky eater. Great food!

This is a FIVE Star restaurant. The menu is great and the food is do awesome. We fell in love with this restaurant and can't wait to return. Great views and loved the nautical vibe.

Great service, food and atmosphere. The staff is clearly well trained and attentive.

Excellent choice for dinner, food was amazing, service was great . Being part of the Black Whale family means high standards.

This is not only a beautiful spot but the food is amazing and service is top notch. We ordered take-out and every dish was excellent from nachos, chicken tenders with two different sauces, hot honey chicken sandwich and a burger. Everyone was happy with their meal. The drink menu has a wonderful selection. Great spot!

The customer service is excellent. I had a gift card issue that was the US Mail delayed delivery issue. I realized I wouldn't have time to receive and then send to my son who lives in Dartmouth. I spoke to the manager who hand delivered the gift certificate to the mail box on time for Christmas. It surely was above and beyond and so appreciated. I already knew the food is excellent, but the customer service is great. Thank you again!

Thanks to Buzzards Bay Brewing's instagram feature we discovered this gem so close to home. We waited a little for dinner on a Friday night which is to be expected. We had a great time observing the bartender and figuring out that we would love to come back sometime just for drinks and half price apps (4-6 every day!!). It finally became our turn to be seated. Off season the seating is limited but in nice weather there is a whole patio and outdoor bar, looks fun. I asked for a drink recommendation off of 2 choices. The waitress highly recommended the watermelon margarita. My husband got a glass of wine. For dinner I tried the Portuguese steak tips and husband got a special of shrimp and chicken Mozambique over pasta. He was a little disappointed with his dish but would come back to try something else. I loved my meal. The sauce was delicious, chips had a crunch and steak pieces were tender. We'll be back for sure!!

Food here is great. I love Black Whale so I was pleasantly surprised to find out they have the same ownership group. It's pretty easy to eat cleanly here. Our server was a bit of a dud but I looked around and the other servers looked like they were doing a great job so next time I go I'm sure I'll have a different server and the experience from start to finish will probably be wonderful.

Ordered from here for the first time tonight for dinner to take home and unfortunately the entire order was made incorrectly so I made the 20 min drive back there and it was fixed quickly with a very sincere apology. The food was made correctly and my family enjoyed all the food. I will note from what I saw the restaurant itself looked very nice inside and very busy. Looks to be a popular player and I will def be bringing my family to dine in sometime soon to try some of their other foods. Thank you to management for being very personable and friendly during my transaction. Mistakes happen but it's how you handle the mistake and they handles it top notch. Kudos..

Perfect location with a beautiful view. Service from Abbie was great - she gave me excellent recommendations. The burrata salad was to die for and clam chowder was very tasty loaded with clams and potatoes !!! Def worth a visit - excellent menu with lots to choose from Very friendly staff !!!

Excellent food snd customer service. Busy restsurant with outdoor patio seating so reservations are a must

Shout out to Charlie!! He made us locals feel like we actually mattered when we didn't have the best experience... thank you for making us feel like more than just another credit card swipe on a busy night. The food was great, but if it wasn't for Charlie, I would've rated it 2 stars..

Food, service and location are great. A must stop in Dartmouth! Able to make reservations and were seated promptly.

This place was fantastic. My friend just moved to the area and I had never been to Massachusetts before, and we popped in here to try my first ever lobster roll and it did not disappoint. Everything we tried tasted INCREDIBLE, especially the crab rangoon and crème brûlée. Very reasonably priced and chill atmosphere, the staff was super helpful and very stylishly dressed. Will DEFINITELY be returning when I'm back in town!

Come here for the beautiful view and the great cocktails. They also offer 50% off apps from 4-6 pm weekdays. Be prepared however because it is bar food for the most part, which = fried (deliciousness). The cocktails I sampled were: the Pomegranate Margarita which was so yummy. The Minty Greyhound sounded great but was a bit too sweet. The Motini was good but crazy strong. That would've been the only cocktail I would've needed had I had it first. I had to share it as I was fearful about driving after having that and one other drink. The Cranberry Mule was superb! The appetizers were plentiful; our group tried just about one of everything. I would recommend the scallop pizza and the calamari. There were lots and lots of carb options. But, the view, though.

We had a wonderful experience at the Sail Loft last night. Our server, Shannon, was awesome. She was prompt and very funny. She even rapped "Bust a Move" when we jokingly asked her to rap the menu. The food was absolutely delicious from the appetizers to the dessert-especially the clam chowder. We will definitely be back!!

Great location and delicious food. Our first and our waiter was spot on with his recommendations. We will definitely return.

Thoroughly enjoyed our girls night out here last month. Creative tacos, good burgers, excellent drinks. Will also be taking the family too. Deck dining overlooked the rear parking lot

Shout out to Charlie for going above and beyond to make us want to come back again.. if it wasn't for his attention to detail, I would leave 2 stars.. thank you for treating us like we were more than just another credit card to swipe..

I was so excited to have my first lobster roll of the season and the website said the lobster roll was on a brioche bun which was right up my alley since I hate hot dog buns used for anything other than hot dogs. Well much to my dismay the lobster meat came nestled in a hot dog bun with a side of cold french fries. My lobster meat was dry and scarce, for 28 dollars I was not impressed at all. My boyfriend on the other hand had a delicious piece of pan seared salmon atop a scrumptious bed of asparagus, mushrooms, and red onions. My advice is stay away from the lobster roll I feel like I wasted my money.

The Sail Loft has great staff and a really nice outdoor dining area. All of the proteins on three Caesar salads were over cooked and dry. The calamari at the next table looked fantastic, tho.

The new owner revamped this place. The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff is great, and the food was awesome. 10/10 recommend

Stopped in for a quick snack and sat at the bar. Right away I didn't appreciate where they store their ready to use glassware, right in front of the patrons at the bar, unprotected! Don't know how the Board of Health lets them get away with that. Anyway I decided on the Mussels with an accompanying portion of Fries. The presentation was nice. The Mussels were OK, no dominant flavor with the exception of the Mussels, a little over one pound. The Mussels came with two slices of a very good Bread. The results were a potential 'monkey puzzle'. There wasn't enough bread to totally appreciate the Mussel base but the Mussel base wasn't as flavorful as I would expect to warrant more bread! The Fries were good, they served Heinz Malted Vinegar which is always a plus. Service was attentive, maybe because they were being monitored as the place is still newly opened. Drinks were premium priced. It's nice that the SailLoft has reopened, they're newly opened and trying to find the way, but after the Summer crowd has left it should get interesting. I'd do something with that exposed glassware!

Really good steak tips and burgers. The fish and chip was ok. Tater-tots on the menu! Service was really slow. I would go back for red meat and a salad.

Outdoor seating. Amazing stuffed Quahogs. And every dish is delicious and hand crafted. I love that they use jasmine rice in their dishes. A little pricey but worth it for the ambiance.

I'm impressed with the renovation and very happy to have a "Sail Loft" back in the village. (Since I was around to enjoy the original back in the early 80's) But I went today for the first time, 330pm on Sunday afternoon and was very disappointed with the host. We asked for a table outside. We walked in through the back and noticed there were several tables available on the deck but he said there was nothing and would only seat us inside. The deck never filled while we were there. Absolutely no reason why we could not have an outdoor table. Food is overpriced and just ok. The other restaurants owned by same person are much better. Let's hope they can improve the service and food quality soon.

This was Our first visit under the new ownership and after the renovation. We had an excellent experience. Our waitress was attentive, competent and overall excellent. We got our drink order almost immediately and drinks were served quickly. Our food also came out quickly and was excellent. The renovation is great, light, airy and welcoming. The rear outdoor dining is perfect with a great view of the harbor. We will be back often. Well done new ownership !

A spectacular new addition to the dining experience in the picturesque town of Padanaram. We keep our boat in South Wharf marina and love to come here to watch the sunset on the large deck (with heaters for cool nights). Their staff are well trained and deliver excellent service every time. Very lively on Friday and Saturday nights. Great tasting fresh local oysters, lobster rolls, burgers, steak frites, salmon (the best I've ever had), clam cakes (yummy), amazing desert my favorite is their strawberry shortcake (WOW). My only suggestion would be to improve consistency with the baked cod main.

Almost all of these reviews are for the previous SailLoft open last year. Visiting the new one I set my sights on the Gold Standard for anything to do with the sea, Fish and Chips! Well right off the bat they had my attention, $25 for one order at a location next door to New Bedford is very ambitious. I know the lease must be high but their price is $1 more than the Back Eddy in Westport which is the Platinum Standard price. Anyway, I ordered it and what do you think I got, right, an order of fish and chips. I can name plenty of area restaurants that charge less than $20, one or two that charge as low as $14 for the same order of fish and chips. It appeared to be cod in a nice batter, the fries appeared to be hand cut but werent prmoted as such. The atmosphere was pleasant, the beer cold. So, the three star rating this time was more a function of the pricing. I'll try something different next time. As far as the fish and chips, the Black Bass Grill around the corner has them for $17 with a pleasant atmosphere too so figure it out!

Enjoyed a fun dinner here. Good food and good wine. The only issue is the noise level is high. It can be hard to have a conversation at a bigger table. Wait staff was very friendly.

We were very impressed with the service and food. The waitress was as charming as could be throughout the lunch. We were taken back that the food was served hot. Even the French Fries arrived hot and perfectly seasoned, something the area restaurants are falling short of perfecting. The down side was the out door patio door was left open so there were fleet flies in the dining room landing on everyones food. The parking was also an issue with very little handicap spots. It is a charming restaurant to visit.

We've gone four weeks in a row since it opened, have not been disappointed. The Asian chicken salad is delicious. The burger is huge and filling. Baked scored is very traditional and tasty. Gin and tonic is excellent! We'll keep coming back.

Good solid food. Good seafood especially. Lively bar scene. Reasonable prices and good service.