The best restaurants in New Bedford
130 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant serving fajitas, margaritas, and other classic favorites amid a cozy atmosphere.
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in sushi, Korean fried chicken and wings.
Cali-ritos Burrito Grill
RestaurantsQuick-service Mexican grill doling out burritos (including al pastor), tacos, bowls and quesadillas.
Cali-ritos Burrito Grill
RestaurantsBocca
RestaurantsChic, contemporary restaurant with inviting booth seating offering modern Italian eats & seafood.
Bocca
RestaurantsRiccardi's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-fashioned eatery serving hearty Italian-American staples, plus thin-crust pizza & subs.
Riccardi's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Hacienda East Boston
RestaurantsLaid-back hangout with regular live music & late-night hours, serving Mexican & Salvadoran fare.
La Hacienda East Boston
RestaurantsLimoncello
RestaurantsTrattoria creates a warm vibe with a menu of Italian classics, wine & murals of Italy on the walls.
Limoncello
RestaurantsIl Mondo Pizzeria
RestaurantsNo-frills go-to for speedy counter-serve subs, wraps, thin-crust pizzas & salads.
Il Mondo Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasa Razdora
RestaurantsHousemade pasta, pizza, sandwiches & Italian eats in a cozy, bustling setting; open weekdays.
Casa Razdora
RestaurantsPrestige Pizza Sub and Ice Cream
RestaurantsPizza joint and ice cream parlor whipping up pies, hot dogs and subs, plus Italian meals such as ziti.
Prestige Pizza Sub and Ice Cream
RestaurantsFilippo Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsRed-sauce classics are the specialty at this Italian eatery with Renaissance-style art on the walls.
Filippo Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsAlma Cantina
RestaurantsMexican eats, cocktails & coolers in a buzzy restaurant featuring a terrace & late-night hours.
Alma Cantina
RestaurantsLaughing Monk Cafe
RestaurantsIntricate sushi rolls & inventive Thai cuisine offered in a fashionable backdrop with a modern vibe.
Laughing Monk Cafe
Restaurants168 Sushi & Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed location for sushi and other Japanese classics, plus takeout options.
168 Sushi & Kitchen
RestaurantsFrontera Grill Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsColorful cantina fixing up tacos, fajitas & other Mexican bites, plus fruit-flavored margaritas.
Frontera Grill Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsSushi Today
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering sushi rolls and other Japanese standards for dine-in or takeout.
Sushi Today
RestaurantsAngela's Cafe Eagle Hill
RestaurantsSmall, cheerful restaurant crafting traditional Mexican dishes hailing from Puebla.
Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill
RestaurantsFriendly Pizza & Seafood
RestaurantsPizza and other casual fare served in a family-friendly setting with beer and wine.
Friendly Pizza & Seafood
RestaurantsMario's
RestaurantsPizzeria known for New York-style pies, such as four cheese and margarita, plus slices.
Mario's
RestaurantsMi Antojo
RestaurantsEnchiladas, fajitas, and other classic dishes are served at this casual restaurant and bar.
Mi Antojo
RestaurantsBrick Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsCozy, casual dining room for pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, plus salads.
Brick Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsPenguin Pizza
RestaurantsInformal spot for thin-crust pies with inventive toppings & a huge selection of bottled beers.
Penguin Pizza
RestaurantsYing Dynasty of Dartmouth
RestaurantsCasual Chinese eatery with a bar for cocktails and beer as well as sushi.
Ying Dynasty of Dartmouth
RestaurantsCrispy Dough Pizzeria
RestaurantsCozy, casual pizzeria serving a menu of pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus eclectic entrees.
Crispy Dough Pizzeria
RestaurantsJimmy's Pizza
RestaurantsUnfussy restaurant doling out pizza, plus calzones, steak and cheese subs, and other comfort foods.
Jimmy's Pizza
RestaurantsScuttlebutt Padanaram
RestaurantsLaid-back cafe offering coffee drinks and a menu of familiar dishes for breakfast and lunch, plus patio seating.
Scuttlebutt Padanaram
RestaurantsFay's Restaurant and Catering
RestaurantsConvivial standby for pizza, sandwiches & Italian classics in casual quarters lined with old photos.
Fay's Restaurant and Catering
RestaurantsPortas Da Cidade
RestaurantsSteaks, fish & Portuguese specialties offered in an art-lined dining room & on an expansive patio.
Portas Da Cidade
RestaurantsTime Out Market Boston
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic venue with a handpicked set of eateries and bar, plus an area for cooking demos.
Time Out Market Boston
RestaurantsRow 34 - Seaport | Boston
RestaurantsThis stylish brick-&-wood eatery serves an extensive oyster menu plus fish entrees & craft beers.
Row 34 - Seaport | Boston
RestaurantsThe Barking Crab
RestaurantsLively waterfront seafood joint with open-air picnic-table dining & views of the Boston Harbor.
The Barking Crab
RestaurantsTheo's Cozy Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving a cozy, no-fuss breakfast that still surprises you? Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant runs on hearty American staples with delightful…
Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsUmami Crudo
RestaurantsUmami Crudo is Chef Gary Lei’s fine-dining Japanese spot, sister to Umami Omakase, turning out pristine sashimi, meticulously crafted…
Umami Crudo
RestaurantsTasty Burger
RestaurantsTasty Burger keeps it simple in the best way, grilling flat-patty burgers from quality American beef that hit the spot without the fuss.…
Tasty Burger
RestaurantsNo Problemo
RestaurantsFrom the Stinkin' Rose burrito to Buff-Ah-Que quesadillas and Korean BBQ street tacos, No Problemo keeps weeknights interesting with big,…
No Problemo
RestaurantsBrick Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsBrick Pizzeria Napoletana turns a naturally leavened, 48-hour sourdough into a light, airy pie kissed by an 800-degree wood fire in about…
Brick Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsHojoko
RestaurantsHip izakaya in Verb Hotel serving Japanese tavern-style fare with craft beers & frozen cocktails.
Hojoko
RestaurantsLotus Test Kitchen
RestaurantsSimple counter serve for açai bowls & contemporary takes on Pan-Asian fare like Korean BBQ & unagi.
Lotus Test Kitchen
RestaurantsFathoms Waterfront Bar & Grille
RestaurantsSeafood, cocktails & live music nights in a waterfront hangout with a boat dock for customers.
Fathoms Waterfront Bar & Grille
RestaurantsCafe Bonjour
RestaurantsCasual eatery for brunch classics such as avocado toast, crepes and eggs, plus sandwiches and coffee.
Cafe Bonjour
RestaurantsFarm & Coast Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual dining and drinking spot offering pizza, burgers and sandwiches alongside a small market.
Farm & Coast Restaurant
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual spot for chicken tenders and sandwiches that can be customized with a range of spices.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsDirty Water Dough Company
RestaurantsCraft pizzas, plus ciabatta sandwiches & salads in a cozy setting with a fireplace & wooden floors.
Dirty Water Dough Company
RestaurantsMmmac N' Cheese
RestaurantsCounter-serve option at Faneuil Hall Marketplace offering creative spins on mac 'n' cheese.
Mmmac N' Cheese
RestaurantsSaltie Girl
RestaurantsCharming raw bar serving various seafood, including dishes made with tinned fish.
Saltie Girl
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsPizzeria Rustico
RestaurantsHot & cold sandwiches, salads & homemade pasta at this casual, lively Italian spot with sports TV.
Pizzeria Rustico
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHot, crispy chicken tenders and sliders on the menu at this casual eatery, plus beer and mac 'n' cheese.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBoston Burger Company - Boylston St.
RestaurantsBright, casual eatery for burgers stacked with unconventional toppings, plus veggie options.
Boston Burger Company - Boylston St.
RestaurantsBeehive Restaurant
RestaurantsInternational cuisine, creative cocktails, and live music in a happening brick-line venue.
Beehive Restaurant
RestaurantsYvonne's
RestaurantsRefined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble and mahogany wood.
Yvonne's
RestaurantsCork Wine and Tapas
RestaurantsRustic-chic lounge in a converted warehouse pairs globally inspired small plates with varied wines.
Cork Wine and Tapas
RestaurantsUnderdog Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCrispy boneless fried chicken sandwiches (with sliders) and tenders, plus sides, served in a casual setting.
Underdog Hot Chicken
RestaurantsMamma Maria
RestaurantsRefined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.
Mamma Maria
RestaurantsSweet Cheeks Q
RestaurantsBBQ trays, Southern sides & inspired cocktails served at family-style tables in a welcoming space.
Sweet Cheeks Q
RestaurantsEstragon Tapas
RestaurantsAiry dining room for inspired renderings of Spanish favorites, creative cocktails & large wine list.
Estragon Tapas
RestaurantsLittle Phoenix
RestaurantsCozy breakfast and lunch joint offering comfort food, like eggs Benedict, and fish and chips.
Little Phoenix
RestaurantsNew Bedford House of Pizza
RestaurantsPizzas, subs, and other comfort foods offered in a casual restaurant with delivery available.
New Bedford House of Pizza
RestaurantsThe Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport
RestaurantsChef Andy Husbands, big on the competitive BBQ scene, serves smoked meat trays with flair.
The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport
RestaurantsMing Sushi
RestaurantsLow-key restaurant featuring a wide-ranging Japanese menu plus all-you-can-eat lunch & dinner.
Ming Sushi
RestaurantsToast N Jam
RestaurantsFamily-friendly restaurant serving breakfast and lunch in a cozy atmosphere.
Toast N Jam
RestaurantsAntonio's Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key, family-owned Portuguese eatery dishing up large portions of old-world seafood dishes.
Antonio's Restaurant
RestaurantsChicken Story
RestaurantsFried chicken, bubble teas, and kimchi fries are among the items offered at this casual eatery.
Chicken Story
RestaurantsMerrill's on the Waterfront
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring seafood favorites, plus a bar with water views.
Merrill's on the Waterfront
RestaurantsWahlburgers
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot near Fenway Park from Mark Wahlberg & brothers with burgers & spiked milkshakes.
Wahlburgers
RestaurantsRiccardi's Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-fashioned eatery serving hearty Italian-American staples, plus thin-crust pizza & subs.
Riccardi's Restaurant
RestaurantsCafe sauvage
RestaurantsRelaxed French restaurant with sidewalk dining, offering traditional fare.
Cafe sauvage
RestaurantsLittle Sage
RestaurantsItalian entrees, pastas and snacks, plus cocktails and wine, in a small setting.
Little Sage
RestaurantsFarm & Coast Market
RestaurantsMarket serving pizza and burgers in addition to offering a deli-style takeout selection.
Farm & Coast Market
RestaurantsFox & The Knife
RestaurantsA menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.
Fox & The Knife
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsHigh Street Place Food Hall
RestaurantsStylish food court featuring hip eateries, cocktail spots, and dessert shops, plus live music and events.
High Street Place Food Hall
RestaurantsButtermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
RestaurantsDestination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.
Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
RestaurantsPa Raffa's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSnug, casual standby in a quaint red building offering thin-crust pies, grinders & pasta dishes.
Pa Raffa's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTeddy's on the Hill
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery offering burgers, wings and pizza, plus craft cocktails and beers.
Teddy's on the Hill
RestaurantsWheelhouse Boston
RestaurantsCounter-serve nook offering build-your-own-burgers & other old-school staples for breakfast & lunch.
Wheelhouse Boston
RestaurantsWings Over New Bedford
RestaurantsPopular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.
Wings Over New Bedford
RestaurantsPho Basil
RestaurantsA bright, minimalistic eatery with a mix of Thai & Vietnamese dishes, spiced to order.
Pho Basil
RestaurantsTia Maria's European Café
RestaurantsFamily-owned breakfast & lunch spot with dinner some nights plus beer, wine & espresso drinks.
Tia Maria's European Café
RestaurantsBoston Sail Loft
RestaurantsWaterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-ceiling windows & seafood staples, plus bar scene.
Boston Sail Loft
RestaurantsNuno's Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a large menu of Portuguese fare including seafood and steaks, plus cocktails.
Nuno's Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsNew Beige
RestaurantsRelaxed cafe turning out locally sourced fare, plus craft cocktails and grab-and-go eats.
New Beige
RestaurantsWoods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport
RestaurantsEasygoing restaurant with harbor views serving oysters, seafood specialties & steak, plus cocktails.
Woods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport
RestaurantsPicco
RestaurantsCasual, welcoming neighborhood pick for thin-crust pizzas, homemade ice cream, wine & beer.
Picco
RestaurantsJiro‘s Sushi
RestaurantsCompact spot for sushi and sashimi dishes, served fresh and presented with pride.
Jiro‘s Sushi
RestaurantsRistorante Saraceno - Boston
RestaurantsIntimate spot for classic Italian fare, with old-world charm & an enclosed rooftop dining area.
Ristorante Saraceno - Boston
RestaurantsGordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
RestaurantsLively eatery with a bar known for gourmet burgers, milkshakes and cocktails, plus patio seating.
Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
RestaurantsSushi @ Temple Records
RestaurantsCozy eating establishment for omakase-style sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Sushi @ Temple Records
RestaurantsVia Cannuccia
RestaurantsBakery, trattoria, and pizzeria whipping up Italian mains, including risotto and lasagna.
Via Cannuccia
RestaurantsCLINK.
RestaurantsOriginal bars & cells in this former jail provide a unique setting for modern American dishes.
CLINK.
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBlue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain dishing up Southern BBQ fare in a casual space with a vintage vibe.
Blue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsSaigon Fusion
RestaurantsCasual, homey joint for Vietnamese staples including pho, banh mi and spring rolls.
Saigon Fusion
RestaurantsCisco Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed seafood grill serving sushi and steak tips, plus live music and outdoor seating.
Cisco Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsPhở Pasteur
RestaurantsQuick-serve spot for oversized bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup & traditional entrees.
Phở Pasteur
RestaurantsNorth Street Grille
RestaurantsTiny spot for hefty plates of American fare, popular for weekend brunch (dinner served most nights).
North Street Grille
RestaurantsBostonia Public House
RestaurantsNew England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.
Bostonia Public House
RestaurantsQuahog Republic Whaler's Tavern
RestaurantsCharming tavern in historic digs offering a seafood-heavy menu, draft beers & creative cocktails.
Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern
RestaurantsNaksan Korean BBQ
RestaurantsFresh, flavorful and beautifully prepared beef and pork are sizzled by staff at this contemporary eatery.
Naksan Korean BBQ
RestaurantsLilly's Gourmet Pasta Express
RestaurantsSnug corner storefront serving handmade pastas & raviolis (with a variety of fillings) to go.
Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express
RestaurantsSunny Girl
RestaurantsCounter-serve stop focused on egg sandwiches on homemade English muffins, plus lunch staples.
Sunny Girl
RestaurantsSalonika House Of Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria dishing up a variety of pies including linguica, plus subs, and pasta dishes.
Salonika House Of Pizza
RestaurantsMariel
RestaurantsUpscale venue for Cuban specialties and craft cocktails served in dreamy, elegant surroundings.
Mariel
RestaurantsToro
RestaurantsSmall, stylish spot from Chef Ken Oringer serves up celebrated tapas, cocktails & Spanish wines.
Toro
RestaurantsBack Door Burgers & More
RestaurantsBurgers and other comfort food in a cozy setting that includes outdoor seating by the water.
Back Door Burgers & More
RestaurantsLa Parada Dominican Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual restaurant spotlighting authentic Dominican cuisine, including rice and beans, guisado, and chicharron.
La Parada Dominican Kitchen
RestaurantsCarmelina's
RestaurantsOpen-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair.
Carmelina's
RestaurantsLittle Moss
RestaurantsSeafood, meats and steak are crafted into creative dishes at this friendly restaurant with a bar and patio.
Little Moss
RestaurantsPho Le Restaurant
RestaurantsNoodle soups & other Vietnamese dishes in a bright corner space with plants & colorful banquettes.
Pho Le Restaurant
RestaurantsArchie's New York Deli
RestaurantsDaytime deli serving bagels, breakfast items, salads & sandwiches, including Reubens & house combos.
Archie's New York Deli
RestaurantsRegina Pizzeria
RestaurantsCirca-1926 local chain for thin-crust, brick-oven pizzas in a no-frills setting.
Regina Pizzeria
RestaurantsPazza on Porter
RestaurantsColorful restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving standard burgers, pastas, brunch & mains.
Pazza on Porter
RestaurantsOAK Long Bar + Kitchen
RestaurantsSophisticated spot in the Fairmont for farm-to-table American eats, craft drinks & hobnobbing.
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
RestaurantsSonsie
RestaurantsEnduring, classy bistro with eclectic menu & wine cellar known for brunch, plus Newbury Street view.
Sonsie
RestaurantsDouzo Sushi
RestaurantsTrendy, bustling Japanese restaurant serving sushi & cocktails in a modern, loungey space.
Douzo Sushi
RestaurantsTable 8
RestaurantsPopular breakfast joint with a homey ambiance offering omelets, pancakes, crepes, and other traditional fare.
Table 8
RestaurantsBoston Kitchen Pizza
RestaurantsSimple pizza joint for slices and pies with a varied menu that includes pasta, calzones, and panini.
Boston Kitchen Pizza
RestaurantsThe Black Whale
RestaurantsContemporary bar & eatery serving innovative seafood dishes & raw shellfish amid harbor views.
The Black Whale
RestaurantsCASA BONITA
RestaurantsFresh Mexican fare such as burritos, flautas and birria tacos, plus margaritas.
CASA BONITA
RestaurantsMa Raffa's Italian Restaurant | New Bedford
RestaurantsThin-crust pies, meatballs & other Italian staples in an informal, family-operated restaurant.
Ma Raffa's Italian Restaurant | New Bedford
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