Top 10 Restaurants In Fall River, Massachusetts

Newly opened, The Cove has quickly gained a reputation for its fantastic seafood and fish dishes and romantic waterfront setting. At the raw bar, diners can slurp down oysters or nibble on smoked salmon or take a seat in the light-filled restaurant to indulge in sophisticated fish dishes that include orange and ginger salmon, buttery baked scallops and seafood pizza. There are plenty of meat and vegetarian alternatives too.

As one of the most esteemed Portuguese addresses in town, Caldeiras is known for its authentic Iberian flavors and well-presented dishes. The menu features favorites including slow-cooked Azorean roast beef, attractively served in a clay pot, as well as garlicky shrimps, tender, marinated chicken and fresh Mediterranean salads. Come also for the fine selection of Portuguese wine and a good value set menu for couples from Sunday until Thursday.

For an all-American feast, try Al Mac’s which boasts all the trappings of the iconic ’50s diner we know from the movies – think stainless-steel paneling with neon lights. Enjoy all the classic favorites: barbecue chicken wings, meatloaf and pancake stacks for morning visitors.

Bringing authentic Iberian dishes to the fore, T A Restaurant is a little enclave of Portuguese flavor in downtown Fall River. The restaurant’s home-style food includes a delicious bitoque – steak marinated with peppers and garlic, stewed octopus and an array of fantastic Portuguese wines and ports.

If you’re hankering for classic American fare, look no further than Taphouse Grille. Hungry punters can take a seat on the tufted banquette of the dining room and tuck into Angus beef patties with guacamole, bacon-wrapped meatloaf or wild-mushroom pizza. The handsome wooden bar shelves more than 50 bottled beers which becomes a popular spot on Friday and Saturday nights when patrons can enjoy live music and stand-up comedy acts.

This family restaurant has been in operation for more than 35 years with three generations of the McGovern clan running the estate. The place has a homely cottage feel about it thanks to an exposed-brick chimney fire, a sprinkling of china trinkets and floral-cushioned wooden benches for seating. The decor is matched by a home-style cuisine of many classic favorites including Yankee pot roast and veal parmigiana. Its setting, overlooking the water of Laurel Lake, provides a picturesque place for alfresco dining, or for an afternoon walk to digest lunch.