LOCAL RESTAURANTS
We hope you are hungry for some authentic Portuguese chourico, New England fish and chips, or some local quahogs on the half shell.
Sagres
A more upscale but still very reasonably priced Portuguese restaurant with amazing food and large portions. Live Portuguese music (like Fado singing) on the weekends. An excellent place to experience some of the best parts of Portuguese culture.
Read the ecstatic reviews on their Yelp page.
177 Columbia St., Fall River, MA. 10-20 minute drive.
Antonio's Restaurant
Another excellent Portuguese restaurant with an inexpensive menu. Go to Antonio's for a very casual atmosphere and delicious meals served in huge portions.
Check out the glowing reviews on their yelp page.
267 Coggeshall St., New Bedford, MA. 20-25 minute drive.
Flo's Clamshack
Famous for their fried clams. Stop by and check out not only the food, but the kitschy atmosphoere, complete with rubber sealife on the walls and plastic coated picnic tables!
4 Wave Ave, Middletown, RI. 20-25 minute drive.
Evelyn's Drive In
Known for their lobster rolls. A little bit pricey, but probably worth it. Literally a drive-up shack—sit at a picnic table at the water's edge and enjoy your seafood!
2335 Main Road (Rte. 77), Tiverton, RI 15-20 minute drive.
Handy Hill Ice Cream
Go for the ice cream and stay for the clam cakes/balls/fritters. Delicious and right in town. Order at the window and dine outdoors at one of their picnic tables.
55 Hixbridge Rd. Westport, MA. 5-10 minute drive.
Marguerite's
A little café with great clam chowder. Also has soups, salads, sandwiches and meals. All-purpose dinning in the center of Westport.
778 Main Road, Westport, MA. 5-10 minute drive.
The Back Eddy
Our local critically-acclaimed dinner destination. Fresh seafood and local ingredients make this restaurant an excellent choice. Try the native littlenecks, New Bedford scallops or the Japanese-style yellowfin tuna.
1 Bridge Road. Westport, MA. 5-15 minute drive.
Bayside
A cute spot right around the corner from the beach. Serves local seafood and tasty dishes. Also boasts status as an eco-friendly "green" business.
1253 Horseneck Rd. Westport, MA. 5-15 minute drive.
Bittersweet
Standard American fare in a rustic farm-y atmosphere. Also check out the tavern downstairs.
438 Main Rd. Westport, MA . 5-10 minute drive.
The Barn Restaurant
Fantastic country breakfasts in a converted barn. Delicious food and a fun place.
15 Main St. Adamsville, RI . 5-10 minute drive.