Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Fall River area, it can be difficult to choose.
If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down.
We’ve compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town, or a quick stop for a tasty treat.
This week, we take a look at two Fall River restaurants that were named by Chowhound as among the most historic in Massachusetts. Plus, we’ve got Father’s Day specials and events, pizza, summer drinks, and even funnel cake fries.
Let’s dig in:
Tour goers dine at Sagres during the 2023 Taste of Portugal Food Tour of Columbia Street.
Al Mac’s Diner, Sagres named among most historic Mass. restaurants by Chowhound
A couple of Fall River’s storied restaurants have been recognized by foodie site Chowhound, earning a place on the website’s list of the “13 Most Historic Restaurants in Massachusetts.”
The list, written by Hunter Reis, includes iconic places like The Wayside Inn, Union Oyster House, and Parker’s Restaurant at the Omni Parker Hotel.
Representing Fall River on Chowhound’s list are Al Mac’s Diner, and Sagres Restaurant.
Al Mac’s Diner, 135 President Ave., is instantly recognizable with its landmark sign and “justly famous” declaration.
“In a city otherwise known for the Lizzie Borden murders and the chow mein sandwich,” Reis wrote, Al Mac’s is an “integral part” of Fall River’s community.
With Al Mac’s representing breakfast, Sagres Restaurant is representing dinner.
Fall River’s oldest Portuguese restaurant, Sagres, 177 Columbia St., dishes up a Portuguese steak “that is hard to beat,” Reis wrote.
“The best Portuguese food in America can be found in southern Massachusetts, and that’s partly thanks to Sagres,” Reis wrote. “This white tablecloth, old-school Portuguese restaurant opened in Fall River in 1976, starting an international dining trend that has stayed with the city ever since.”
Sagres acknowledged the article in a Facebook post, saying, “Since 1976, our mission has been to serve authentic, comforting Portuguese cuisine to the community we love. It’s an honor to be recognized among the great food traditions of southern Massachusetts — and to be part of what makes this area so special.”
They concluded by saying, “We’re proud of where we come from, and we look forward to sharing our table with old friends and new for many years to come.”
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Special Father’s Day brunch buffet at Towne House/Douro Steakhouse
Towne House/Douro Steakhouse, 37 Purchase St., Fall River, is hosting a special brunch buffet for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Menu items will include applewood-smoked bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, sweet bread French toast, chicken and waffles, steak tips, grilled shrimp skewers, paprika-garlic corn cobbs, peach and prosciutto crostini, São Jorge mac and cheese, muffins, croissants, and a cheese table.
The cost is $40.
For more information about booking, call 508-617-4870.
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Mister Chicken taking Father’s Day orders
Mister Chicken, 652 Bedford St., Fall River, is taking tray orders for Father’s Day.
Call 508-675-4566.
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Walk-in Father’s Day special at The Açores Family Restaurant
The Açores Family Restaurant, 317 Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea, is offering a walk-in special on Father’s Day from noon to 6 p.m.
They’ll have lapas, seafood rice, and Kona beer.
No reservations; walk-ins only.
Father’s Day specials available this weekend at Evelyn’s Drive-In
Evelyn’s Drive-In, 2335 Main Rd., Tiverton, is offering Father’s Day specials all weekend long.
Start things off with smoked bluefish dip.
Entree options will include a marinated steak tip sub, queso burger, cod Mozambique, and a coconut shrimp dinner.
For dessert, try the epic peanut butter brownie sundae.
No reservations needed.
Backyard Westport’s Father’s Day bbq brunch
Backyard, 140 Charlotte White Rd. Ext., Westport, is hosting a Father’s Day bbq brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For table availability, and to make a reservation, call 774-264-8240.
Chicken pesto pizza at Fiorentina Italian Kitchen
Fiorentina Italian Kitchen, 1833 N. Main St., Fall River, has chicken pesto pizza on special this week.
It’s made with grilled chicken, basil pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced cherry tomatoes, a garlic crust, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and fresh-cut basil.
Order online at www.fiorentinafallriver.com, or call 508-689-7957.
June drink menu at Thyme Blossom
Thyme Blossom, 10 Purchase St., Fall River, has announced what’s available to sip on their June drink menu.
Items include:
A blueberry muffin latte, made with espresso, and blueberry- and maple-flavored syrups, then topped with cold foam and cinnamon powder.
Fluffernutter cold brew, which is house cold brew paired with marshmallow and peanut butter syrups.
Frozen lemonade, which is blended.
A blueberry spritzer, made with sparkling water, lemonade and blueberry puree.
The watermelon mint refresher, which is made with green tea, lemonade, watermelon syrup, and mint leaves.
Funnel cake fries at County Fare
Get a taste of a county fair treat at, well, County Fare!
The spot 937 County St. in Somerset has a new menu item: funnel cake fries.
Fried dough-like fries are topped with powdered sugar, and your choice of chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.
Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email at kfontes@heraldnews.com or news@heraldnews.com.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Fall River Eats: 2 city restaurants named among most historic in Mass.