Another excellent experience at Nuno's for a business lunch meeting earlier this week. Food was…read moresuperb and service outstanding! Top notch experience.

On a Saturday evening my 6:00 reservation was definitely needed. The place was full and even the…read moretwo open seats at the bar when I arrived soon filled. I was escorted to my table and was soon greeted by my waiter Ethan who brought bread and the menus. Bread was just mini white loafs, exceptional only for its absolute freshness. So many places have done away with table bread so this was very much appreciated, but it was way too much for a single diner. The mostly Portuguese menu had much to choose from. I got the Pasteis de Bacalhau appetizer (codfish cakes). The 8 small-sized cakes had a subtly crisp golden brown exterior and a filling that was light in both texture and flavor - less salt cod than in some others would be my guess. This was served with banana peppers and black olives over a bit of lettuce. I liked them but felt a sauce of some sort would have elevated them. I used Red Hot from the table. The entree section was very heavy on the meats, particularly steaks of which there were 8, sirloin, shish ka bob, filet, and t-bone, prepared in a variety of ways. I didn't want a steak and, being in a Portuguese restaurant I wanted something more obviously Portuguese. So I went to the seafood section which was also extensive and found Swordfish Alhinho Style. I asked Ethan about it who replied confidently and correctly that it was a lemony sauce made with a lot of garlic and it is served over the fish which is grilled. Which was exactly correct. He was a great waiter in all respects. The dish was the swordfish, boiled halved potatoes, and broccoli. The fish was generously covered with the lemony garlicky gravy, the garlic in large chunks making up maybe 1/2 of the volume. There was plenty enough left over for the potatoes, which I liked for being just boiled and sliced, not mashed. The only flaw was the broccoli. I'm not sure but it tasted frozen, not fresh. That's a shame because there was a lot of it but it wasn't worth eating. So both the appetizer and entree were very good, and representative of Portuguese cuisine. Not innovative or special in any way but this isn't that kind of restaurant. It's upscale but not "fine dining". You can see that in the table settings too: the napkins are white cloth but the placemats are the paper kind with advertisements on them. But it was a nice atmosphere in spite of the Keno machine and many televisions, and the noise level was moderate. The cocktails used mostly standard brands like Bacardi and Stoli, with a few unusual liqueurs added in. I had a Portuguese Cha Frio (Iced Tea) made with Stoli Citron, Licor Beirao (a Portuguese liqueur), unsweetened tea, and lemon. I liked it and it seemed strong enough. The wine list included a few Portuguese ones by the glass. I didn't think my wine very good but I wanted to stick to the Portuguese theme as much as possible. I liked that it was brought in a carafe that still had some left over after Ethan poured my first glass. The espresso was perfect. No disagreeable sour notes, just pleasantly and slightly bitter, an aroma slightly fruity. As for desserts, I don't think they are made in house, and they aren't particularly Portuguese. My cheesecake (was it Crème Brûlée flavor?) was good, with a semi-dry texture, a layer of caramel on top, and a drizzle of something underneath. So overall I was pretty satisfied with Nuno's. 4.5 stars really. To get that 5th star from me they'd only have to improve the broccoli and add ethnic desserts made in house.

I went to Aliancia Lounge (Ali Lounge) to hang out with friends and have a few drinks. The prices…read moreare great and service is quick and friendly. The down side is besides your simple snack foods (chicken wings, fries, and mozzarella sticks) there is no real food. The atmosphere is a classic dive bar with decent clientel. There is also a DJ on Saturday nights who packs the house for a good time.

Fantastic mini paella best I ever had service was excellent and really cool atmosphereread more

Whoever was working the bar tonight refused service when we walked in at 9:20 PM. The bar closed at…read more10 PM and we said we would just get a quick drink. They refused service to us because they "already started putting stuff away". It's very upsetting because we had our engagement party there and we have loved cork for many years. We will never be back.

Excellent seafood. Fresh! We started with the Portuguese…read moreinspired mussels with chorico. I had the stuffed sole and paired it with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Our party also ordered the seared tuna, fish and chips and cod dish. My niece also ordered the New England clam chowder. All delicious

BOGO raw oysters got us here on a rainy Monday afternoon for "happy hour". Devoured a dozen in…read morerecord time. Washed it down with their collaboration brew with Foam - tasty! Open air seating bar area was very nice despite the misty rain. Service was a little slow but the wait staff was attentive and we were not in a hurry. Try the tourist chair out front but make sure you have someone to help you out

The menu is almost intimidatingly vast when you include the specials, but to make things easier,…read moreyou must get scallops. The fried combo is a fine choice with the aforementioned mollusk plus scrod. I was off regular chowder for a while due to my clear RI obsession but with the excellent Fathoms concoction I was happy to revisit the "regular" version. And given the relative dearth of great iced tea in "the world's best city" I was thrilled to find a great one at Fathoms.

I've been in the mood for scallops for a while now and tonight was finally the night! I stopped by…read morewith my significant other and two friends and overall I was happy with our experience. The restaurant itself is on a little island and has waterfront seating even though it was too cold for us to sit outside. Our waitress was kind but not overly attentive. However, it didn't hinder our overall experience. We made a reservation and were sat immediately. The menu was large with many different options for cocktails, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, and a variety of main courses. Most dishes are going to run you between $25-40. Everyone had the scallops tonight- I did the scallop and clams plate and my companions did some of the other scallop options. I was very happy with the scallops themselves- they were sweet and fried well. I wish there were more on the plate as I only had about 5-6 smaller scallops. The fries were great and nicely crispy. My only real complaint is the clams- they were not as crispy and a little on the blander side. For $33 I think the portion sizes could have been bigger as well. My friends all liked their dishes and I would definitely come back at another time to try some of their other dishes.

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.

I completely forgot that we went to Cultivator Shoals until after I got home from my trip and was…read moregoing through all of my receipts. We stopped here late night after many rounds and not enough "real" food at Play arcade. Reviewing the receipt jogged my memory. Getting old(er) is no joke! The interior is very cool! It has a great vibe! The staff is friendly, and we were seated right away. We skipped drinks and went right to the food. We had fries, tuna nachos and deviled eggs. All of the food was reasonably priced and it really hit the spot. This was a quick visit that was absolutely worthwhile! If I'm back in New Bedford, I will definitely return here to explore the menu a little further.

Seafood seafood and more seafood family own bar with no frill but the best ever seafood fresh and…read moreservice is prompt and Fri only place to go for seafood and drinks are good too prices are fair for the amount of food

Excellent food, generous portions, reasonable prices and low key environment. Owners on premises…read moreand a delight to chat with

From the outside it barely looks like a restaurant, but inside is beautiful and welcoming, like a…read morehotel entrance might be. I came here with a big group (40), and the owners set up a private space for us in the basement. It was so lovely, the table already set with place settings and glasses, string lights in a corner, a plate of appetizers that went around the room. Since it had been prearranged what we would eat, I couldn't tell you the names of the dishes, but I know everything was delicious: from the fried fish to the chicken in a heavenly sauce to the rice and steamed vegetables (I didn't realize rice could taste so good!). We ended up with vegetarians whom we didn't know about, and the owner immediately arranged for a vegetable filled pasta to be brought to them. I highly recommend coming here, particularly if you are looking for a Portuguese restaurant that makes you feel at home! Based on all of my friends there who *are* Portuguese or Brazilian, it reminded them of home.

Stopped by Cotali Mar for late lunch on a Friday afternoon. We were surprised (and a bit…read moreconcerned) when we realized we were the only customers, but we were warmly greeted by Tony, who is apparently the host, bartender, and waiter. (Maybe we should have asked if he was the cook, too.) Our beverages arrived quickly, and Tony was warm, engaging, efficient, and helpful. He not only advised us to buy a bottle of wine (which was grest), but he also made good menu suggestions and was knowledgeable about the dishes and their preparation. I order the octopus (my reason for going to Cotali), and it was excellent... very tender and lots of it. One suggestion: plate it with a small topping of some kind off sauce (I'm thinking mayo-based sweet and spicy).

This was our first time visiting New Bedford and the area around The Vault was lined with…read moreinteresting shops, businesses, and other restaurants. The Vault is two floors, almost side by side venues, the first floor is a bar/restaurant and the second floor is the event space that also has a bar. Both the downstairs bar/resturant and the venue upstairs were clean and so were the bathrooms. The staff was friendly and pleasant to interact with. We came to see a comedy show and were seated at a table with people we didn't know, which was fine with us. The space is small so it's easy to navigate with some high tables, some booths, and some seating at the bar. The food was typical pub faire and I have no idea why I ordered a Caesar salad, but I did, and it was okay (the chicken was DRY). In hindsight, I probably should have ordered an appetizer which would have been easier to pick on while watching the various comedians.

If you purchase early admission tickets pay close attention to the girl who scans your tickets…read more After being the first ones there, she told us we have to go outside to wait in line, after waiting 1/2 hr outside with a few other people, we found out she started a line inside with over 20 people now ahead of us. They also save tables for friends so you get told after sitting to move.