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Fay's Restaurant

3.3 (67 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Seafood Risotto (lobster, shrimp, scallops)
Leesa J.

Ambiance- getting beyond the tricky parking, found the restaurant friendly, welcoming, and clean. Liked the openness of the seating area. It was a calm, relaxing dinner experience. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, albeit very busy. Food- 1- cheese pizza... LOVED it. Usually drive 45 min away to another place for favorite pizza, but this one is such a close 2nd, that I would save myself the trip and order it again and again. 2- seafood risotto... admit I was nervous when it arrived. It didn't look like something I would like, purely based on appearance. BUT, I was wrong! It was SO GOOD. Sauce and risotto were creamy, seafood cooked just right, and there was so much of it! I don't like hot tomatoes, so moved those to the side, but I scraped that plate clean. So good. 3- fish and chips... fish- hearty portion and delicious. Only negative was that the batter was greasier than I like, but I'd still order it again! Wasn't crazy about the chips. Just meh. 4- fried Oreos.... I wanted to love these, but after my seafood risotto, the bread, and tasting the fish (which was also fried and a tad greasy), I couldn't enjoy the Oreos. I was too full. I'm sure if I wasn't full, it would've been a different story!

Fish tacos and sweet potato fries. YUM!
Karl S.

We stopped by Fay's this afternoon for a late lunch. It's been a long time since we dined almost weekly at the old Fay's in the north end, so almost everything was new for us... but not quite. In the old days, we each ordered a garden salad with peppercorn parmesan dressing, and then we split an onion and mushroom pizza. And that's almost what G (god bless her) ordered: garden salad with peppercorn parmesan dressing and a pizza with feta and spinach. Both were as great as ever, G said. I agreed about the pizza, for sure! Thin crisp crust, delicious red sauce, plenty of spinach and feta. I began with a cup of chowder, and I was impressed! Not too thick or thin, potatoes cut in perfect 1/4" cubes, plenty of clams. For my meal, I ordered fish tacos (I order fish tacos EVERYWHERE, ALWAYS). Only two in an order but OMG! They are HUGE and HUGELY delicious, so much fish I could have taken home pocketfuls. They're served with sweet potato fries. By the time I finished one (see attached pic), I wondered if my eyes were bigger than my stomach. Nevertheless, I choked down the second (happily)and carried the fries home. I already know my go-to meal at Fay's.

Kevin D.

This place has gotten exponentially worse over the years. Garbage pizza tonight (The El Greco) that even a Walmart frozen would outrank.

Vegan pasta
Shawn D.

Vegan review: I have been to Fay's twice in the past two weeks. Once for my grandmother's 89th birthday and once with my friend's family. Both times I was underwhelmed. I was served the same pasta both times. It looked delicious but it tasted rather bland. (Gluten free pasta is never great in my opinion.) The second time, our waitress wasn't great, she seemed kind of put off by my questions. Like I was causing her too much trouble by asking. When I asked about the Yelp coupon that popped up when I checked in, the waitress said, "that isn't a coupon we honor...". WHAT!?! It's in the app for your restaurant. Give me a break. The first time our waitresses were great. Overall, a bland experience, given that some amazing restaurants are popping up in Dartmouth and NB, you'd really think that Fay's would be trying to keep up. I like to support local businesses, but I doubt I'll be coming back here by choice.

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Westport Sea Farms

3.6(50 reviews)
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Their last day for the season is listed a Labor Day. With that in mind, my wife and I went there…read moreyesterday (Friday 9/4) at 1:30 for lunch. There was a 20 minute wait (understandable) but once w gave our order things went south. They appeared completely understaffed and my oysters took forever to get to our table and was out of sync with our lunch & drinks (I was told they were short a shucker). Trying to get a second drink was impossible, got in line at the outside bar and then was told it was a tour group and to go to the inside food line! We left instead, it was obvious they had checked-out early for the season!!

I came here after the book fair nearby and the natural advantages made for a wonderful experience…read more The location is lovely, as you're right by the water but it's not crowded at all. The weather the day I went was ideal. The cold lobster roll is a decent offering. At $28, it's not super expensive, compared to spots closer to Boston. While it's not a huge roll, the lobster was decently tender and had modest flavor. It did not have too much mayo or filler. Not the most amazing lobster I've ever had but it's a good offering. The frozen lemonade, while it's about 8-10 oz, is nice deal at $2. The drink was smooth and not too sweet. Service was friendly enough and did not negate the good experience. The restaurant was clean and tidy, which can be the opposite at some of these clam/lobster shacks.

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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.

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The Black Whale - Entrance area

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4.0(71 reviews)
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Great lunch at Cape Quality! My Clam Chowder was terrific,…read morenice balance of clams and potatoes, not too thick. I had a Tuna Salad Sandwich... it was HUGE and good. The fries were crispy and plentiful. And the cole slaw was dressed perfectly.

I would love to tell you that this was a great clamboil but my friend and I never had the chance to…read moreeat it. Service was terrible and the chowder was full of dill and no clams. The two other friends I was dining with got their food and ate it and said it was ok. ( shrimp plate and fish tacos). The waitress asked when ordering if we wanted peppers with our clamboil and we said on the side. Three meals came out ( missing my clam boil) and my friends clamboil was filled with peppers and even the clam broth. Our waitress said my boil was on the way out and proceeded to go to kitchen. I asked her to talk and she ignored me. My friend wanted to return hers to the kitchen to get no hot peppers. When the waitress came out- she proceeded to give a clamboil to another table. So here I sit with no food. When asked to get my friend the right dinner she said cook was new and didn't know what we wanted.! She took my friends clamboil back and came out with one still wrong. Still sitting with no food. By then the two friends who had there food was done and my friend and I still had no food. I called the waitress over and said we were leaving and she said ok. No integrity and still continued to blame cook, but she was ignoring us and hiding in the kitchen and waiting on other tables. So sad because I frequently used to eat here before I moved away and was very excited to go there. No manager around. Another thing- we were given take out menus to look at- no real menus??!! Aweful experience!

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Cape Quality Seafood - Clam Chowder

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