With the salty brine of sea air Frank B is reporting for the docks of New Bedford and I'm here to…read moreshare THE BLACK WHALE establishment for a lunch time meal to awesome! Sounds of fishing vessels horns blowing throughout the New Bedford harbor and Wow what a view for dining. Today I dined in the Indoor / Outdoor bar area with a very and picturesque view of fishing vessels. Folks if you're thinking of enjoying a meal on the docks well this is your spot for that experience. Ok enough about visuals let's talk about food and wow what a meal.. A refreshing Watermelon sangria kicked off things. Totally an amazing refreshing cocktail I didn't expect to order, in fact I've never had a watermelon sangria prior to this meal. Folks this is a must order so listen and drink up. Rhode Island Calamari & a cup of New England Clam Chowder started my dining expereince off. Rich chunky clam chowda didn't disappoint and I only wished I'd ordered a bowl vs a cup. Calamari was perfectly breaded with an aioli sauce for dippin. Yes I had the hot cherry peppers placed on side as you can see but my dining partner enjoyed it, I'm just not into hot cherry peppers, so deal with it... Ok for main meal I ordered Tempura Shrimp sushi & chilled prawns... My sushi was primo and I enjoyed every bite. You can really appreciate sushi when you have fresh quality seafood ingredients and I'm almost positive these shrimp came off one of these boats. Wait I also had a chilled prawns cocktail which I shared but wish I hadn't LOL. I cannot express how pleased I was with my food and the staff who waited on me. They were an exceptional crew serving exceptional food and will defiantly be dining here soon! FRANK B OVER & OUT !

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.

For $20 you get a tub full of tuna with ginger, wasabi, soy sauce and chopsticks. This is fresh…read morefish at its best--straight out of the ocean! The guy running the booth will tell you all about the tuna, where he got it and how he started selling sashimi. Support local businesses and local fishermen by eating fish the way it was meant to be eaten, right by the ocean.

4 visits in 72 hours...I think that says it all. Every meal was consistently great, the seafood was…read morefresh, the staff was friendly, and the mudslides were dangerously good. The vibes/atmosphere are amazing everyone is super friendly. Easily one of our favorite spots in Mashpee can't wait to be back next year!

Ordered clam strip Roll and clam roll. Both were very good,…read morenot great. Overall seems a bit disorganized. $90 for those two seems excessive without drinks. The ambiance is beach style.

Delicious smoothies and very friendly, helpful staff! They…read morewill make a smoothie on their menu or accomodate you on your own version of a smoothie. Our favorite place ...

My absolute favorite is the 24oz Green Light. I know of nothing else that tastes that good and is…read morethat good for you. Fast service and super friendly. They make you feel like family!

This spot has become our go-to oyster bar…read more They recently launched a terrific $100 tasting menu for two, available on Tuesdays through Thursdays. It includes a dozen oysters, several shrimp and littlenecks, plus your choice of three hot or cold plates. With drinks and tip, our total for two came to $175. Highly recommended--a great experience all around!

We had a really great time at Bristol Oyster Bar. The oysters were delicious. We had an assortment…read moreof small plates include calamari, deviled eggs and pork belly. Everything was very tasty. The service was fine. It was very busy on a Thursday night! The ambiance is fun. It's a poppin' restaurant and there were lots of people out having a good time.

We had a fun time learning about oyster farming and tasting a ton of fresh oysters. The brothers…read moreare great educators and boatmen as well as having a crew that was proficient at shucking. We were never without fresh shucked oysters for the half hour we spent at the farm. Luckily the weather cooperated and we had some cloudiness. The wine (in cups we brought with us) highlighted the crisp salty flavor of the oysters. Definitely a positive experience on the island.

We did the boat tour and had a lot of fun. It's a casual BYOB setting and they shuck unlimited…read moreoysters for you. You have to bring your own cups, corkscrew, etc so be prepared. The boat departs from Owen Beach Pier in Vineyard Haven so we parked on Main Street and walked down. It's a little over an hour and the hosts are really friendly and informative. Great excursion if the weather cooperates!

First visit to Mean Burgers and it was all positive!…read more The traffic was nonsense but other than that... My son & I went at an off hour on a cloudy Wednesday. There were a few other tables and by the time we left it was picking up with an early dinner crowd. We had a lovely server named Jodi who was attentive & helpful. The windows were open so I am not sure if they have air conditioning but we were not too warm. The food was delicious! We got the Jerk burger, cooked perfectly, large portion! I might get the aoli on the side in the future it was just a tiny bit too much for me but really good! We had a side of plantains which were perfect & made the mistake of upgrading to salads on both. We should have done one with fries & one with side salad. Definitely worth checking out!

Had a great time on our last night of vacation. We rode our bikes down the rail trail from our…read morecottage and pulled right off the trail into their parking lot. There's plenty of bike parking by the beer yard. It was a nice day so we wanted to sit outside and have a few beers in the Hog Island beer garden. Service was great. They were getting prepared for the busy season training some folks, and everyone was very friendly and hospitable. The beer garden itself was a huge grassy area with plenty of seating, a mix of picnic tables and regular tables with chairs. Despite it being right by the woods it didn't seem too buggy which was really nice. After hanging out a bit we decided to get dinner there. We were able to order food right at the beer garden and pick it up at the take out window. The food was awesome! We got a bowl of clam chowder, loaded tater tots, and the Rt 6 bacon cheeseburger with a side of greens. First, they're not messing around when they say 'loaded' tots! Some places put a sad little drizzle of cheese sauce on top, but theirs were thoroughly covered with a delicious beer cheese sauce, fresh bacon, and scallions. The clam chowder was great! Not too thick, lots of clams and clam flavor. And the burger was amazing! A nice, thick, juicy patty that was perfectly cooked, a really fresh brioche style bun with lots of flavorful toppings. We walked through the restaurant itself to use the bathroom and it seemed like they had a lot of seating, a nice bar, and a patio area. The only bathrooms being inside the restaurant was a little annoying, but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt that they'll have some port-o-potties by the beer yard come the full fledged busy season. Overall a really nice time and we look forward to returning!

10/10 unbelievable meal and cocktails, top to bottom. Will 100% be back. Wish we knew about it…read moresooner.

Good for oysters and draft beer. Their seating design is…read moreunfortunate. They put tables less than a foot apart, and when someone is next to you, sick, coughing and blowing their nose into their napkin, it feels gross to be so close. Also, not sure how well they bus their tables after people leave. My table had a sticky spot so I added some water to my napkin to wipe it and the napkin was pretty dirty. Got shrimp & grits and the shrimp were yummy, piping hot but the grits were room temp. Same thing kind of happened with the entree. Fish was cooked nice and came out hot, but the mashed potatoes under the fish was room temp.

We got to sit outside in a beautiful day. Ordered the Stuffies, Mussels and Cajun Swordfish for…read morelunch. Food was ok. 2 clam stuffies for $17 a bit pricey. Friendly staff and they seated us quickly. It was a nice view sitting outside. Nice place to sit and enjoy a drink but not sure I'd I'd eat here again.

The fish chowder was not good. The tomato broth was too thick. The fish was tough. It didn't…read morehave great flavor. Someone in our party got the fish cakes - which have crab, scallops, shrimp. He did really like those. Someone in our party got the fish and chips which were very crispy and tasted good. Two of us got the half grilled lobster. One got it just with the coleslaw and the fries. I got the one with the shrimp in the bur Blanc and the mussels. So the lobster was good. But the tail was actually dried out from being overcooked in my opinion. I like to eat the tiny little legs which you can't on a grilled lobster because they just get cooked to oblivion. So for me, a half lobster really wouldn't be enough food. So I was very glad that I upgraded to the one with the shrimp in the muscles. The shrimp were delicious and big. The muscles were good however they were very badly cleaned meaning they were not cleaned at all. They should've been put in water for much longer to release the sand. Because it was like eating a handful of sand. I tried each one which probably was stupid of me. And would spit it out as gracefully as possible. There were two maybe three that didn't have sand in them out of. I don't know 8 or 10. I'm not sure on that number. The ones that were good tasted really good, which made me all the more bummed out that the other ones were filled with grit. I had a dark and stormy. It was not strong. But they do use my favorite ginger beer, which is goslings. Sitting in the outside patio was really nice. Big spacious environment. The waitress was really nice. I didn't complain about the mussels to her because I just didn't want to be negative. I would give it 3 1/2 stars but I don't think you can do a half rating on here

Practically buzzing as I walked through the door. We had a late reservation, 8:45, and even then…read morepeople were huddled up around the door waiting in anticipation for their reservation. Our waiter took us to a quiet secluded area of the restaurant. So we only saw a few others once we were seated. Our food came out in a timely manner. We had a vegetarian in the party, but we were able to find a few items that followed these restrictions. Make sure to make a reservation!

We had a wonderful dinner last night. The place was buzzing when we came in around 6:30. We were…read moreseated right away. Our server was so cute and so friendly. We started with frito Misti which was a good portion and very tasty. For entrees we both decided on the fettuccine with clams. The pasta was a perfect al dente and the clams wee large and meaty. The sauce was delicious. We had a memorable meal at Viera for our first night in cape cod.