Olivia’s Restaurant

Cultivator offers big city cocktails and atmosphere in downtown New Bedford. Drinks are always…read moreexcellent and food is elevated bar food. I make it a point to come here every time I am back in town. Service is always friendly and attentive. You cannot go wrong coming here if you love good drinks.

Bartender didn't know how to make a dark n stormy and cried about it. Would never recommend for…read moreanything more than a glass of wine.

Tuna Nachos

Edamame Dumplings

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Steak & cheese egg rolls

The Gallery Bar

4.8(5 reviews)

1.7 mi

The drinks are great. The bar staff are wonderful and personable. They also show and sell local…read moreartists works. So show up for a drink, leave with some art for your place.

Jackie was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. All of the…read moredrinks were very good. From specials, menu items and simple Tito's soda with extra lime. Very inclusive. They have local art for sale. Vibe was super chill. They have billiards, which is nice and a free Photo Booth.

Art Wall, Pool Tables and Bistro Tables

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Pool Tables

Saffron By The Sea

4.5(152 reviews)

0.5 mi

Absolutely the best restaurant in the Fairhaven/New Bedford area hands down…read more Delicious food and wonderful service. Great ambiance.

My sister, dad, and I shared a lychee martini, mango lassi, samosas, chicken vindaloo, paneer tikka…read moremasala, Saffron special biryani, garlic naan, and pistachio delight cake - TASTE: 5/5 - everything hit the spot! Highlights included the samosa's green chutney sauce, spicy & tangy vindaloo, classic & tomato-based tikka masala, saffron rice, and tasty pistachio cake TEXTURE: 5/5 - was not expecting the martini's smoke bubble, amazing haha. Crispy samosas, creamy sauces, perfect paneer, and chewy naan PRICE: 3/5 - most of the non-veg entrees started at $20, a little higher than what I was expecting. Total came to $150 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - wish we got more of everything haha SERVICE: 5/5 - walked in at 1:30pm on a Saturday and there were plenty of tables available. Every staff member was super helpful and attentive ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - modernized space w Saffron Cafe & Pastry connected next door PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of spaces in the parking lot

One of the dining areas

Rasmalai

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Lychee martini

Fathoms Bar & Grille

3.6(280 reviews)

0.7 mi

We were referred by the hotel we were staying at during our wedding anniversary to give them a try…read more I didn't want to make the mistake of not making a reservation as my wife and I were both looking forward to some seafood Best decision ever! So good that we cancelled our reservation we had the next evening elsewhere and came right back. With that being said, let's get right into it. The hostess seated us at a beautiful corner table outside looking out to the ocean and the bridge entrance and skyline of New Bedford. The view was simply amazing. Our waitress Bri was, for lack of a better word? Awesome! She was friendly, patient attentive and made some of the best cocktails my wife and I had and no they weren't watered down like most places do but again, perfect in every way. Right amount of everything. Everything we ordered came hot, fresh and most of all delicious also a reason why we chose to visit a second time. The next visit we were blessed enough to have a table in the exact same location and and again everything was amazing. From our server Peyton, great great guy! To the drinks he made to the food service. What an epic time we had! On behalf of my wife and I I would just like to say THANK YOU so so much for a wonderful anniversary weekend. We are both looking forward to coming back sooner than later. Continue being great. You have our full support!!!

The food is decent, but what happened during our last visit completely overshadowed it. My…read morehusband's glasses somehow ended up behind the bar and were returned badly mangled. We watched a staff member hand them to the bartender, who casually placed them in front of my husband without acknowledging the damage. When we confronted him, he acted as though he had no idea what had happened, despite what i had just witnessed. These were $700 glasses, and the situation was handled with zero honesty, accountability or professionalism. We still paid our bill, but after the way the staff handled this, we will not return. Management needs to address the damage and explain how a customer's personal property ended up behind the bar in the first place. but Tom showed absolutely no honesty, accountability or professionalism and we expect the restaurant to reimburse us for the damage.

Glass blown bartop

Lobster roll

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Sports on TVs

New Beige

3.9(46 reviews)

I was so excited to try this place for brunch. We picked up our bibs for the New Bedford half…read moremarathon and then went here immediately after. It was around 11 AM. We will probably seated by the hostess and provided menus. I asked if they had any brunch specials in the waitress let me know that there were some issues with the kitchen and that they wouldn't be serving brunch, only lunch. To say I was disappointed was an understatement. We are never around this area and I finally got to try this place and unfortunately, I opted to walk out. It was cute inside and smelled good. The drink list looked decent. Read it based on my interaction with the hostess, the waitress and how she handled the situation. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to try anything.

They changed their menu!!!! Now its the same bar food every other place in town serves. Super sad.read more

Interior view from our table

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Candela Cucina

4.2(69 reviews)

Food was absolutely phenominal we found this place because I follow buns and bites great reviews…read more The ambiance was great the service was impeccable. Drove 45 minutes from Smithfield RI Worth the trip Trying the black whale this week

Make a reservation if you're able to! The interior is very nice and beautiful. Ordered the chicken…read moremarsala & the chicken franceise. Both dishes were flavorful, well seasoned, and a good portion. They offer free focaccia bread which was delicious and a nice touch to our visit.

Pistachio ice cream

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Cappuccino

Cork Wine and Tapas

4.0(332 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Great dinner. Delicious food. Loved our server!! She could not have been more accommodating.read more

The restaurant is a great dinner date place. The interior is ambient and intimate. Full service bar…read moreand a nice list of food. Ordered: - Philly cheesesteak rolls were decadent and came out hot and gooey. - Salmon and red risotto was creamy and salmon was cooked well. - Caesar salad and fries was an awesome option. - Vegetable alfredo was flavorful and a great option for vegetarians!

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The Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern

4.0(257 reviews)

Really great service. Lobster rolls are delicious- bun is excellently griddled and butter served on…read morethe side to douse the roll yourself. 3 size options for the lobster rolls french fries are crispy and a good portion.

Quahog republic is a good restaurant. To start our waiter did not get 1 order right but apologized…read moreso that was fine. The food was amazing we got for a starter the chicken wings they were amazing. So was the food sorry I don't have any photos I'm making this review at night and we had lunch there. If you can you should go.

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The Black Whale

4.1(705 reviews)

As a native New Englander, I don't say this lightly: this was one of the best seafood meals we've…read morehad in a very long time. Phenomenal oysters and shrimp; seared tuna was stellar! We made the rookie mistake of showing up without a reservation on a Tuesday night, and the restaurant was packed. The hostess, who was in training, handled the situation with such poise. She was warm, thoughtful, and transparent about the 45-minute wait, which we genuinely appreciated. What really set the tone, though, was Will. I later learned he was one of the owners, but you never would have guessed it. He wasn't standing back overseeing the dining room; instead, he was in it, working just as hard as everyone else. He welcomed us personally, empathized, and even offered us a cocktail while we waited. As we sat nearby, we watched him gently coach the hostess in training. There was humor, kindness, and encouragement, balanced with clear expectations: simple reminders like making sure every guest is greeted the moment they walk through the door. It was leadership by example. He carried himself with humility, intention, and a work ethic that he clearly models for his entire team. Watching those interactions made me appreciate the restaurant even before we sat down to eat. By the end of the meal, the wait didn't matter one bit. In fact, after experiencing both the hospitality and the food, we completely understood why the restaurant was full on a Tuesday night. The service was exceptional. I'll update this review once I remember our server's name because she absolutely deserves recognition. She was attentive, incredibly hardworking, and gracefully managed not only our table but the many families with children around us. The manager also stopped by to check on us, and it felt entirely sincere. The model started at the top and was clearly part of their ethos. They were so generous which is why we recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area! The food was every bit as impressive as the service. The shrimp cocktail featured some of the largest, freshest shrimp I've had in years--perfectly chilled and absolutely delicious. The oysters were impeccably fresh and beautifully presented. Every dish reinforced why New England seafood has the reputation it does. Great restaurants serve great food. Exceptional restaurants create a culture that guests can actually feel. This place does both. We'll absolutely be back--and next time, we'll be smart enough to make a reservation.

The Black Whale is one of my favorite local spots! The food is always excellent, the service is…read moreconsistently great, and the sushi is incredibly fresh. My go to is the Everything Roll. Great food, great atmosphere, and always a place I look forward to coming back to.

Entrance area

RI Calamari

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Blackberry lemonade

The Pour Farm Tavern

4.2(93 reviews)

1.1 mi

Solid bar-style pizza (good grub overall), a killer beer selection, and a staff that's not just…read morefriendly--they make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The whole place has that genuine hometown vibe that's getting harder to find, plus consistently great live music (Sundays especially). It's on the smaller side, but they somehow pack the place without sacrificing service, which says a lot. When the weather warms up, they open up a large alley next to the pub for live music--and that's where this place really shines. On a crisp fall day? Forget about it... that's exactly where I want to be. Good food, good people, good music--what more do you need? Enjoy the good times ahead.

One of those downtown spots in New Bedford you have to try. More of a bar not too many tables to…read moresit. Great beer selection on tap from ipas to ciders to whatever mixed drink you are looking for. We were taken care of right away by the bartender and later on another. The mozz sticks were great, nice cheese pull, the Reuben was the clear winner, not too salty at all, good flavor. The brisket was a little dry for the cheesesteak, and the burger was undercooked (asked for medium well got more of a medium rare), the bun also didn't hold up that great, but the fries were excellent good salt levels crisp and crunch. Would definitely come back for a Bev and a bite!

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View of bar and only the tables from the window seats

House-smoked Brisket Cheesesteak

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