I love Mike's and I have been coming here for 17 years and bringing all my family and friends here for lobsters, steaks and lots of food. It's a family place and casual dining for any occasion. You can sit at the bar, or have a booth and order you lobsters and have the best clam chowder!! They make their own blue cheese dressing for the salads, so if you are a blue cheese fan.. this is the place for you. They have specials on the weekends and the stuff sole filet with crabmeat is divine and the butternut squash pasta with the grilled chicken is fabulous too. The prime rib is cooked to order(all steaks are) and the ribeye is tender and juicy. I love doing the surf & turf -lobster and prime rib with all the trimmings. And they now have the best hot rolls with the garlic dipping oil for you to snack on with your clam chowder. Their drinks from the bar are whatever you want to order and don't forget dessert... Had the waffle sundae last night which was different and a great one to split with my friend. They are open for lunch and dinner so stop by and try them out!!! read more

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The food is always excellent! Service is great! The clam chowder is one of the best in the area. The cost is very affordable. They give good size portions. A must do when in the New England. read more

Mike's Restaurant - American Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Mike is awesome it's always busy I love that it had a lot of options I really enjoy the prime rib probably the best around here hands down the flavor is fantastic! I always get the double meat lobster roll with the award winning chowder . It feels like a cozy nook when you go in I've always enjoyed going with family it's a beautiful family restaurant. read more

Was recommend by a local to go here for seafood. We were not disappointed. Ordered boiled lobster and lobster roll both with the chowder and it was delicious! The service was good too. read more

Have driven by this place a thousand times, but finally gave it a try when a friend recommended it. Awesome food--and have been back now more than once. Always good -- my new favorite place! read more

Yes! Mike's Restaurant Fairhaven MA our "go to" place since 1979. Our waitress Hannah was terrific. Telling her we were celebrating our 61st Wedding anniversary did not sound too scary, but then telling her I was taking some of my great shaved steak sandwich home to my 56 year old son WAS scary! We are both in our 80s... Shave steak sandwich I will get again... delicious. Lauretta got a "double size" lobster roll. We shared a delicious peach cobbler with whipped cream desert. Our drinks were really great Bloody Mary's. Salute! read more

Very disappointing to find you pay $28 for a 10oz Filet Mignon and you get a butterflied Sirloin??? Who butterflies an alleged Filet Mignon ordered medium?? I brought 2 friends here based on a previous visit and was embarrassed with 2 mediocre Seafood Casseroles brought to my friends. The last $97 I will spend at this restaurant. read more

Look; this place was once a great bar and restaurant, but now it sKCUS! I live in town and lobster and prime rib were always tops at Mike's. But Now. Management is in the dumpster. Poor Service. Cold Food. The snowflakes running the place could not make change for a $20 if their life depended on it it. STAY AWAY! read more

I grew up eating at this classic dive bar/restaurant in the 1980s. Yesterday I went back for the first time in decades and not much has changed. Cheesy nautical decor? Check! Pickled alkie biker townies drinkin' Makah's Maahk? Check! Journey/Foreigner/Chicago soundtrack? Check! Friendly service? Check! Best of all, I think they've maybe raised their prices a dollar since the Reagan administration. Case in point: Triple 1-1 1/2 Pound Lobster Dinner (yes, that's three [3] lobsters, for all you judgmental motherfuckers), including: --choice of chowdah, minestrone, chicken-rice, or salad --garlic bread --choice of beets, italian stewed zucchini, or green beans --choice of baked, mashed, or french fried potatoes price: $36.00 *burp* *purge* *sigh* read more

Cozy. Homey. Good food. We had the sweetest little waitress. Can't remember her name, but she had the most beautiful red hair. She was personable, fun, great service, And she laughed along with us the whole time we were there. That means a lot. This type of atmosphere combined with good food makes Mike's One of our favorite places to go read more

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Mikes is not what it used to be.... Ordered their signature prime rib last night, waited for it at the take out counter for at least 15 minutes over the 20 they quoted. When the food came out I ran straight home 5 minutes the most, and it was cold.... Even after it was warmed up the meat was loaded with gristle, none of us enjoyed the meal... this is in stark contrast to when our kids were young and we would eat here weekly read more

Had a date night with the hubby and we were both in the mood for seafood. With summer coming to a fast close we wanted to savor the season with some seafood and Mikes was the place we decided on. We had been to Mikes a few times in the past and we have always been happy with the outcome. We are always happy to walk into a restaurant and be seated immediately (was a bit surprised ) and we had an option of a booth or table - so we chose the booth. Our waitress promptly greeted us to take our drink orders - she was all business. Once we ordered she came back lightening fast with our chowder and salad ( alas no bread basket was brought - we both were looking for it). I still like their chowder - creamy and a good balance of potatoes versus clams. The hubby was disappointed though as it had no bacon. I also had a house salad with the house made blue cheese dressing - and let me tell you - this dressing is amazing! I would knock down the door for this dressing. For an appetizer ( and to fulfill his need for bacon) we ordered bacon wrapped scallops. They came out at the right time as we were just finishing up our chowder. I should say that the table service people who bus the tables were on point to remove empty plates and silverware. The scallops were big and tasty according to the spouse ( only had one that was not sandy), Our main entrees came out soon after and I was shocked at my sandwich - the lobster was spilling over the sides of the sandwich! The sandwich came out with a micro- sized bag of Lays chips. It was presented a bit tacky with the bag on the side of the plate - I mean they could do a bit better with the presentation - especially with a $20 sandwich ( even offering fries would make sense). I will complement the lobster though - the right amount of mayo and was extremely filling - I just could not finish the sandwich at all. My husband ordered surf and turf ( filet mignon and Alaskan crab legs). This meal made us scratch our heads - First of all - a set of tools arrived at the table - and one of the items that was received was a pair of red kitchen scissor that still had remnants of food on them from the last users - ewww! When the meal came out the steak was on a separate plate swimming in au juice. The garnish was really weird - some leafy green lettuce and a sad looking slice of red beet - it looked completely out of place on the plate ( are pickled beets making a come back?) I won't comment on the taste or preparing of the meat as I did not eat it -- but hubby wasn't happy with it but refused to say anything the waitress as the following scenario was playing out. The strange twist is with the crab legs - they came out cold! If my husband could immediately pick up these legs and start cracking them open without any discomfort - then you know they had cooled off considerably. Then while he was eating through the legs - he came across one that was caked in seafood stuffing?!? Nothing he had ordered had seafood stuffing in it - so why it was on there was certainly in question. We called out super efficient waitress over and had her examine the mystery stuffing - although she brushed it off as " probably got on the leg when the cook was prepping the stuffing" - the look on her face said it all. She did not look happy to say the least and upon leaving our table - she pivoted right into the kitchen for who knows how long ( we hope to discuss the mystery stuffing issue with the cook ). At this point my hubby was convinced that these legs had been on someone else's plate and were being "recycled" on his plate. Now let me state for the record we have NO PROOF that this was the case - but you really have to wonder?!? read more

Mike's Restaurant - Half a pound of lobster in a sub - American Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

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Great food and service. Fast and friendly but not rushed. Portions are generous. Parking can be problematic but workable.

So much blue cheese in the dressing that it was like eating a brick of blue cheese. Filets came out raw, sent back. But what really blew me back, was the fact that it came swimming in fake au jus, garnished with a pickled beet that was also swimming in the au jus. All in all, it's bland, and cheap. Waitress said they haven't changed anything in 70 years. That statement is troubling for so many reasons. Avoid at all costs. read more

I took my wife, brother and sister in law here after going here once before. Everything was excellent. My wife is what is called a super taster - her taste buds get heightened intensity of every flavor so there are very few places she enjoys eating. She loved her steak tips and the sauce they came with, the side of clam chowder and everything else. My brother and sister in law shared the Italian poo poo platter for 2 with ravioli, meat balls, sausage, lasagna and more. Did I say for 2? Try 4. I got the shrimp scampi which came with a choice of a side. I chose the clam chowder and it was excellent. Needless to say all of us left with doggy bags because the portions are huge, but the prices are more than reasonable. The decor may have not changed in years but I couldn't care less. Places like the Captain's in Acushnet or the Pleasant Cafe in Roslindale haven't modernized their decor but serve excellent food and are always packed. I must say that Mike's is one of the best restaurants of any kind I have ever been to. read more

The inside is dark and dated. I would never want to go for a date. Better for a family, seeing there are usually screaming kids in there anyway. The service is terrible. We just started on our salads before the meal and the hostess took away our butter without even asking if we were going to use it. You get a free loaf of bread which is always good and I like that each meal comes with soup or salad. The prime rib is excellent. The pizza is greasy and not good. Final word: I don't mind going but it is not my first choice read more

We hadn't been to Mike's in many years but decided I would go last night with my husband. We got there at 4:00 PM and got a seat right away. Darlene was our very unfriendly server. She came over with an attitude already. Brought us our drinks, rolls and appetizer, no interaction or small talk. We watched a couple dozen people come in to the dining room, get served eat and leave. Still no meal for us and no Darlene to come over and tell us what the holdup was. On a side note, we witnessed her get into a heated verbal altercation with an employee in the dining room. I was finally able to make eye contact with her and she kurtly asked us if we wanted another drink. At this point it was 5:10 PM. About five minutes later she came over and bluntly told us our slip disappeared and she just put in the order again. No apologies. Our food came out at 5:30 PM. Still no apologies still no smile on her face. Thank God the food was good! The bill came and I thought for sure that she would have at least taken one drink off the bill but no! I have to say that Mike's is not how I remember this place. I remember coming here as a kid and it always being a pleasant experience. I can honestly say that I will never return. This woman had a nasty expression on her face with everyone in the dining room. After a difficult week at work, I look forward to going out to dinner and having a great experience. This was the most stressful encounter I've had in a long time. Please Mike's, do better and hire friendly help. read more

I have not been here since my parents brought me a very, very long time ago. Abner had never been and we were in Fairhaven, so we decided to pop in. We went on a Saturday night and the place was packed, but we got seats at the bar right away and we watched football while we sipped our drinks. Let's just say that this place looks unchanged since I was last there. Brought back memories for sure. We ordered the buffalo chicken tenders as an appetizer, but it never came. The bartender had to check on it. Then, the appetizer came out with our entrees. I wasn't that thrilled with the tenders either. I got the margarita pizza, which was the special and that was very good. Abner got the seafood stew and he loved it. It was like a lobster bisque with huge hunks of seafood. He was in heaven! The drinks were good. Abner was happy that they had Chianti, as that's the only red wine he likes and most restaurants don't have it. read more

I spent a weekend in nearby Marion and decided to try this place out with a friend who's been here before and said it was good. The place was busy and set my expectations high for great food. I was quite disappointed. Our garlic bread was dry and stale and tasted like it was buttered with garlic salt rather than fresh garlic. The antipasto was a huge plate of salad heavily blanketed with shredded mozzarella. The antipasto meats and olives were sparse and took some time to dig out of the salad and mess of shredded mozzarella. Our entrees were marginally better. My companion ordered lobster and said it wasn't bad. My seafood casserole "wasn't bad" either...it was slightly better than a 1970s TV dinner. Crazy that such a place with mundane food would be so busy. I suspect that the typically American large portions (equating to value) and frozen TV dinner flavors is what draws large families on a budget and a mostly older clientele. Sadly, I won't be coming back here the next time I'm in the area. read more

Mike's may be my favorite restaurant - ever. Something about the local, unpolished, hole in the wall vibe, and great food that always makes it my family's top choice. It's always packed, so plan accordingly. We tend to look at the menu just to look, but I dont know why we even bother - we always get the read more

I've been going to Mike's since I was kid and I still love it just the same! Mike's has THE BEST chowder that I've ever had and gauge all other chowder from that. I don't think that I've ever had something from Mike's that I didn't like. A few must haves: chowder, prime rib, pizza, open roast beef sandwich, any lobster dish. The prices are extremely reasonable and the portions are generous. Mike's is a great bang for your buck restaurant and will always be one of my favorite places to eat! Mike's is a MUST TRY!! read more

This place was amazing. The food was great and the staff is attentive. They work as a team and are very friendly. Great service and price is unbeatable. Definitely highly recommended. read more

Visited Mikes on a Saturday night and had the bourbon steak tips. The meal comes with the choice of cup of chowder or salad. Had the chowder and it was very good. They bring buttered bread with garlic salt on it which was nice. The steak tips were cooked just how i ordered them medium. But the entire time I was eating them I wished for more sauce. They only lightly drizzle on the plate the sauce. My only complaint is that they serve instant mashed potatoes which I assume is to save money and it is disappointing since I love mashed potatoes. I also find it weird serving the sides in separate nappy dishes. I feel as though this too might be a way to try to save money by serving less. Overall the atmosphere is nice, I like the small changes to the booths to make them more modern. It can be busy on a Saturday night but you can almost always find a place at the bar. The place is consistent and you know your going to be getting a good meal. read more

I love this place! When I came home for a long weekend, I had to come for dinner. I treated my Mom to dinner here at Mike's. Have been coming to Mike's for a long time. The food is yummy and the staff is always so friendly. Wishing we had a Mike's in Colorado. So it is a treat when I came home and get to go here. read more

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I've been to Mike's a few times and no complaint with food every time. The prime ribs are awesome and so is the chowda and the blue cheese dressing for your salad. This place is pretty cheap as well. Good place for family and budget eats. read more

Best king crab I have ever had in my life! You will not be disappointed with how much they have to offer! Prices are affordable staff is very pleasant! read more

Incredible from start to finish. Was seated quickly and had a choice of seating. Drinks were served super quick and some free bread never hurt. Ordered a pepperoni pizza to share and a red velvet cheesecake. The bill came out to less then $20! Service was amazing and the atmosphere was very entertaining. The pizza was super delicious as well. I will for sure be back again!! read more

Mike's Restaurant - Red Velvet Cheesecake was devine!! - American Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

My date & I ate dinner here last night as she has been coming here since the 70's. Unfortunately, I found our server to be disinterested and my dinner choice, chicken parm, to be tasteless and small portioned. Three thin slabs of processed chicken piled on top of each other with the cheese on top equals one piece of chicken with cheese, two without !! The only redeeming feature of this night was the pleasant young woman who did the clearing & packing of leftovers.... she, not our waitress, was very attentive and courteous! read more

Food was cheap, but I'd rather spend more money and enjoy my meal. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive, but the food was lacking. Ordered the prime rib rare/ medium rare and got a slab of brown meat. Honestly the worst prime rib I have ever had which is disappointing because I have heard good things about it in the past. The sides were bland as well. Maybe my mistake was coming by for lunch instead of dinner, but I won't be back to find out. read more

Mike's Restaurant - This was supposed to be rare/medium rare. - American Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Great prime rib and aju sauce they have kind crab and there chowder is great they also have really good pizza I recommend you try if in the area read more

Went here twice , first time i ordered lobster wich when cracked open was filled with water and what looked like a deflated lobster on the inside wich left a puddle of water on my plate , i was told this is a sign of the lobster being dead and just sitting in the water for a while. The second time i went i ordered veil and it was too over powering on some strange flavor i couldnt pin point, maybe it was just how that meal was ment to be cooked . Im giving it 3 stars cause the staff seemed freindly , nice and ready to help and my girlfriend had ordered a pasta that tasty decent . read more

This is a pretty good family run restaurant. If you are looking for fried food however look elsewhere because you won't find it here . That includes French fries . Steaks seafood and Italian food read more

My absolute favorite spot to get some seafood. The lobster is the best around without a doubt. The chowder as well. I've tried a whole bunch of things all delicious but the lazy mans lobster and lobster ravioli with chowder definitely my all time favorites. read more

It truly hurts me to only leave 2 stars because I have been coming to Mikes since the day I was born. Some say that change is a good thing, but advice to the owners. ..your killing me smalls! 1. Bring back the garlic bread. Everyone hates the oil and bread. 2. Bring back the large bowls for the chowder. The small crocks are insulting. 3. Teach your servers to bring the soup out after the salad is finished, not at the same time. 4. Serve your food hot. There is something wrong when you have to ask the server to make sure the food is hot because if you don't, it will come out lukewarm every time. 5. Bring all of the entrees out at the same time. I still have love and faith. These are simple things to fix to bring Mikes back to greatness. All of my family and friends have shared the same experiences and were rabid fans. We all can be again... read more

Always consistently great food at a reasonable price. Had the surf and turf with prime rib and scallops. Prime rib is always a favorite at this spot. Drinks are good as well. read more

It was okay. My husband and co worker had eaten here and had a good experience for dinner. So we came in for lunch. I had a steak sandwich with bell peppers and union the prime rib was good but dry. My husband had sausage sandwich is nothing to brag about. The best thing we had there was clam chowder that was to die for. Their dinner menu looks real good a lot of option. I would try dinner knowing they had a better experience. read more

I like this place. Can't say I ever have had a bad meal here. Needs some def updating as the decor is outdated. The lighting here is tough too either too dark or too bright in diff sections. The busiest night here is def Saturday you will wait a bit for a table. Great prime rib, stuffed lobster, scallops in bacon, clam chowder, minestrone soup. Also the place is pretty cheap and you get large portions. You will not leave here hungry. read more

Not much as changed here over the years, but thats pretty much a good thing. The food is great and they are known for their delicious thick clam chowder, pizza, prime rib and lobster. The prime rib is the best i've ever had. I've avoided red meat for years, and this is the only beef i crave. The drinks are stiff and consistent. The service is always great. The atmosphere is the only thing lacking. Everything is old and dark, but the worst part is the bathroom, which is begging to be re-done. read more

This restaurant has been a Fairhaven staple for decades. This is not the place to go to if your friends enjoy fried seafood. But this is the place to go to if you like succulent prime rib, delicious pizzas, seafood right off the boat, and let's not forget the home made blue cheese dressing (helllllooooo)! Though I've been moving from town to town around the greater New Bedford area for most of my life, more often than not I have a birthday dinner at Mike's restaurant. What you see is what you get and what you get is rather delicious in my opinion. From the clam boil pizza to the double boil lobster special if you're from Fairhaven and have never been to Mike's restaurant... there must be something wrong with you. I was happy to know that Melissa Gagne was at the helm making sure everyone was being taken care of properly. I recently went there to celebrate a good review at my job and my fiancé took me there because it's my favorite restaurant and I have not been there in quite some time.I was happy to know that even though I did not eat there in awhile that the open faced prime rib sandwich was still on point and smothering the small piece of Italian bread which was downing in the au jus sauce. I opted for the side salad with the delicious blue cheese dressing and a nice cold IPA (or two) to wash it down with. My fiancé decided to indulge in the house special which was grilled chicken breast on top of a bed of delicious butternut squash ravioli with carrots, zucchini and a light cream sauce. In this day and age when many things are changing constantly it's great to know that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". That being said, you must be an out of towner if you are reading this review. Do yourself a favor and visit Mike's restaurant and bring a healthy appetite. Tell Melissa that Ned sent you. Take it for me because I like food and food taste good! read more

Mike's Restaurant - Open face prime rib sandwich - American Near Me - Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Literally the best clam chowder I've ever had. I get it every time my husband and I go. It's amazing