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’ve got brunch, and seafood specials for Mother’s Day in Fall River. Plus, specials, a Frank Sinatra night, a lunch and dance, and even a Star Wars trivia night.

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Mother’s Day Brunch in the City at The Counting House

The Counting House, 405 Pleasant St., Fall River, will present Mother’s Day Brunch in the City on Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

They’ll have bottomless mimosas, bottomless Bloody Marys, and build-your-own bouquets.

To make a reservation, call 774-534-9529.

Specials at Higson’s Seafood through Mother’s Day

Higson’s Seafood, 917 S. Main St., Fall River, will have the following specials through Mother’s Day:

Live lobsters for $14.99/lb.; haddock for $12.99/lb.; scrod for $11.99/lb.; swordfish for $12.99/lb.; and swordfish kabobs for $9.99/lb.

Plus, they’ll have a lobster roll and chips; a clam plate; a bay scallop and shrimp combo; and chowder and three clam cakes.

Frank Sinatra night at The Brewhouse District

The Brewhouse District, 139 S. Main St., Fall River, will be hosting a Frank Sinatra night on Saturday, June 21, starting at 7 p.m.

Taylor Cormier will be performing Sinatra and Rat Pack classics.

To make a reservation, call 508-567-5862.

$10 margaritas for May at The Cove Restaurant

The Cove Restaurant, 392 Davol St., Fall River, will have $10 margaritas available throughout the month of May.

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Eat for free on your birthday at The Tipsy Toboggan

At The Tipsy Toboggan, 75 Ferry St., Fall River, you can eat for free on your birthday.

To make a reservation, visit www.theTipsyToboggan.com, or call 508-567-0550.

Check out this week’s specials at Roger’s Family Restaurant

Roger’s Family Restaurant, 1229 Wilbur Ave., Somerset, has announced their weekly specials.

This week, they’ve got stuffed mushrooms, a fried clam plate, baked linguine and chicken parmesan, stuffed meatloaf, limoncello mascarpone cake, and seasonal sangria.

Spring fling lunch and dance at Venus de Milo

The Venus de Milo, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy., Swansea, will be hosting a spring fling lunch and dance on Wednesday, May 21, with Vini Ames.

There will be three courses: minestrone soup; baked scrod with buttery crumbs or chicken francaise lemon butter sauce, vegetables, and potatoes; and dessert.

Tickets are $40 per person.

Buy tickets online at https://venusdemilo.com/swansea-bristol-county-venus-de-milo-events or in person, Wednesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Boat House supporting Bakes for Breast Cancer

Boat House, 227 Schooner Dr., Tiverton, is doing something sweet for a cause.

From May 9 to May 15, they’re supporting Bakes for Breast Cancer, donating 50% of all dessert sales to the cause.

Star Wars trivia night at Westport Social Club

The Westport Social Club, 904 Main Rd., Westport, will be hosting a Star Wars-themed trivia night on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m.

Costumes are encouraged, and teams or individuals can compete.

There’s no admission fee, and there will be a prize for first place.

Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email atkfontes@heraldnews.com ornews@heraldnews.com.

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’ve got a look ahead at how Fall River’s Barrett’s locations will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. Plus, we’ve got tacos, a deal where kids can eat for free, a senior discount, and even some secret menu items.

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Teacher Appreciation Week at Barrett’s Alehouse and Barrett’s Waterfront

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in Fall River at Barrett’s Alehouse, 4171 N. Main St., and Barrett’s Waterfront, 1082 Davol St.

From May 5 to May 9, get 50% off any food item when you show your school personnel ID.

This promotion is available for dine-in and take-out customers. It excludes sushi.

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Tacos now available at Choco-Latte Cafe

Choco-Latte Cafe, 40 Sixth St., Fall River, now has tacos.

They’ve added smoked chicken, beef, and pork tacos to the menu.

Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Primo on Water Street

Kids can eat for free on Wednesdays at Primo on Water Street, 36 Water St., Fall River.

Every Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat for free with the purchase of an adult entree, pizza, full-size salad, and lunch items.

Secret menu items at Black Goose Café

Black Goose Café, 2160 Main Rd., Tiverton, has secret drink items on the menu: the PB&J, a chocolate chip banana bread drink, and fluffernutter.

Senior discount at Lickety Splits

Lickety Splits, 719 State Rd., Westport, has a senior discount, available only on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Guests who are 55 and older get 10% off (must be present to enjoy).

Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email atkfontes@heraldnews.com ornews@heraldnews.com.

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, New York Platter has reopened in Fall River. Plus, what’s happening at hot dog mania at Roger’s Coney Island Hot Dogs? We’ve also got some spots where you can grab Easter desserts, or make dinner reservations. Plus, learn to make a chunky blanket, find a new smash burger, grab some seafood, and even enjoy some live Portuguese music while you’re having dinner.

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New York Platter re-opens in Fall River

New York Platter, 168 Rodman St., Fall River, has reopened after renovations.

Join them on Saturday, April 12, for 50% off in-store menu items.

For more information, call 774-357-5645.

New pizza place to open in Swansea

The former site of Bristol County Auto Exchange in Swansea is about to get some new life:

Bucko’s Pizzeria is set to open at 2388 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy., with opening day planned for Monday, April 14.

For more information, give them a call at 508-262-6067.

Hot dog mania at Roger’s Coney Island Hot Dogs

Roger’s Coney Island Hot Dogs, 1518 N. Main St., Fall River, announced on their Facebook page that hot dog mania will be back on Monday, April 14.

Get $1 hot dogs on Monday (limit five per order).

Hot dog mania begins at noon, and goes until 8 p.m.

Easter specials at The Profile Tavern

The Profile Tavern, 2 Crossroad Dr., E. Freetown, will have specials available on Easter Sunday.

To start, they’ll have whipped ricotta with golden roasted beets, toasted pistachios, local honey, focaccia, and baby arugula.

Entrees will include prime rib with whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, au jus, and horseradish sauce. Plus, an herb-crusted rack of lamb, with smoked gouda polenta, charred broccolini, and demi glace.

For dessert, they’ll have coconut key lime cake with raspberry coulis and whipped cream.

To make a reservation, call 508-763-4405, or visit www.profiletavern.com.

Easter orders at Europa Pastries & Coffee Shop

Europa Pastries & Coffee Shop, 65 Columbia St., Fall River, is accepting Easter orders.

Cake options include tiramisu, limoncello, flan, coconut cream cake, churro cheesecake, carrot cake, and mixed berry cake.

For savory items, they’ve got salted cod fritters and shrimp croquettes.

To place an order, and for additional options, call 508-678-5562 or visit www.europacoffeeshop.com. You can stop by to place an order too.

Barcelos Bakery taking Easter orders

Barcelos Bakery, 695 Bedford St., Fall River, is also taking Easter orders.

They’ve got sweet bread (also with eggs) and coconut sweet bread, cakes, and logs like a sweet egg roll and a checkerboard log. They also have savory bread options.

There are also pastry tray options, and pies, like apple, pecan, blueberry, chocolate cream, and peanut butter cream.

Puddings and tarts include flan pudding, Bolacha Maria, Bolacha Maria Molata, bean tart, fresh fruit tart, and strawberry cheesecake.

Stop by to place an order, or call 508-676-8661.

All orders must have a deposit, and Sunday orders must be paid for in full.

Orders picked up on Saturday, April 19, must be picked up by 4 p.m. Easter Sunday hours will be from 5 a.m. to noon.

The Back Eddy taking Easter reservations

The Back Eddy, 1 Bridge Rd., Westport, is accepting Easter reservations.

Call 508-636-6500.

Make a chunky knit blanket at Troy City Brewing

Learn to make a chunky knit blanket at Troy City Brewing, 16 Anawan St., Fall River.

They’ll be hosting this event on Sunday, April 27, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Blankets will be made without tools, and no experience is needed. Blankets will be a standard throw size, and all materials will be provided as part of the cost of your ticket.

Register online and get your ticket at https://tinyurl.com/hea4byfu.

Bourbon barrel smash burger at TnT Coney Island

TnT Coney Island, 1242 Wilbur Ave., Somerset, has a new menu item: the bourbon barrel smash burger.

It’s a double smash burger, seared in maple bourbon seasoning, with bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, and bourbon bbq sauce.

Arlindo Andrade to perform at The Açores Family Restaurant

The Açores Family Restaurant, 317 Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea, invites the community to enjoy dinner while listening to the romantic hits of Portuguese musician Arlindo Andrade on Saturday, April 19.

A buffet will be available starting at 7, and the performance begins at 9 p.m.

The buffet will be $45 per person, and will include a bottle of vinho tinto (red wine) per table.

To make a reservation, call 508-400-3506.

Macray’s Seafood now open on Thursdays

Macray’s Seafood, 115 Stafford Rd., Tiverton, is now open on Thursdays.

Their current hours, according to their Facebook page, are: Thursday, from noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, from noon to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m.

Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email atkfontes@heraldnews.com ornews@heraldnews.com.

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’ve got a sneak peek at the twelfth annual Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Festival at the Westport Fairgrounds. Plus, we’ve got dumplings, other sweets and savories, a paint night, and even a breakfast where kids will get the chance to meet Chase from “Paw Patrol.”

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Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Festival at Westport Fairgrounds

The twelfth annual Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Festival will be be held at Westport Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This is the chance for guests to indulge in savory and sweet treats, while sampling wines from the Coastal Wine Trail.

Taste more than 45 wines, sample local cheese, chocolate, and desserts, and enjoy other artisan products from around southeastern New England.

Participating wineries and vineyards include:

Sakonnet Vineyard

Coastal Vineyards

Greenvale Vineyards

Jonathan Edwards Winery

Kingdom of the Hawk

Langworthy Inn & Winery

Maugle Sierra Vineyards

Nasketucket Bay Vineyard

Newport Vineyards and Winery

Preston Ridge Vineyard

Running Brook Vineyards

Saltwater Farm Vineyard

Stonington Vineyards

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod

Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery

This event is for guests age 21 and older.

No pets allowed.

Tickets are on sale at https://tinyurl.com/2a6j9p4w.

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Twin Flame Dumpling Boxes are back at Bun Buds

Bun Buds, 10 Purchase St., Fall River, has announced that the Twin Flame Dumpling Boxes are back.

With this combo, you get eight Tokyo Drift dumplings, and eight Vampire Slayer dumplings.

Choose pork, chicken, or veggie.

To place an order, call 508-730-7969.

New breakfast specials coming soon to Harry’s Restaurant

Harry’s Restaurant, 270 S. Main St., Fall River, has announced that some new breakfast specials are coming soon.

New specials will include a southwestern chicken breakfast bowl, and tiramisu pancakes are coming back.

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Lemon poppy muffins at The Pink Bean Coffee

The Pink Bean Coffee, 202 Slades Ferry Ave., Somerset, has a new addition to the bakery case: lemon poppy muffins.

The lemon poppy muffin is stuffed with lemon filling, and topped with candied lemon zest.

Paint night at Bajah’s Cat Cafe

Bajah’s Cat Cafe, 137 Main Rd., Tiverton, is hosting a paint night on Thursday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m.

There will be coffee and pastries, and guests will be guided in creating a painting from start to finish.

Supplies provided.

Purchase tickets online at https://www.creativitywithcolor.com/events/113.

Character breakfast with Chase from ‘Paw Patrol’ at White’s of Westport

There will be a character breakfast with Chase from “Paw Patrol” at White’s of Westport, 66 State Rd., on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Doors will open at 9 a.m., and breakfast will be served from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

There will be a breakfast buffet, with the menu including:

A Police Pup’s donut bar

Firedog’s fresh fruit

Everest’s eggs

Heroic hash browns

Skye’s sausage links

Rubble’s baked ham

Ryder’s juice station

Mayor Goodway’s coffee station

Kids will get to have a fun meet-and-greet with Chase.

Find tickets online at https://tinyurl.com/4dv4xaus.

Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email atkfontes@heraldnews.com ornews@heraldnews.com.

Fall River Restaurant Week kicks off today, organized by Viva Fall River in partnership with the city.

There’s a diverse lineup of cuisines, from Southeast Asian to Italian to Mexican to Portuguese and more.

There are three-course prix-fixe options for $35 a person for those who want to sample the best of what restaurants have to offer.

The event ends Sunday, April 13.

FALL RIVER — Let the feasting begin!

Fall River Restaurant Week kicks off Friday, April 4, as locals embark on a 10-day celebration of the city’s diverse food culture.

Organized by Viva Fall River, in partnership with the city of Fall River, this fourth annual event aims to shine a spotlight on local eateries with dining deals, exclusive menus, and an array of mouth-watering dishes from city restaurants.

This year’s lineup represents a variety of cultures and cuisines, from Southeast Asian to Italian, American, Mexican, Dominican, Puerto Rican and Portuguese. Menus include gluten-free and vegan options, and locations range from casual to grab-and-go to upscale.

If there’s a restaurant you’ve been dying to try, the time is now to get a taste of all that Fall River has to offer.

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The full Fall River Restaurant Week roster

There are 24 restaurants in all, and you can get a glimpse at their Restaurant Week offerings by visiting https://www.vivafallriver.com/restaurant-week.

The full list of participating restaurants include:

9 Star International

Avo’s Feast

BarCa Restaurant

The Belmont Club

The Brewhouse District

Bun Buds

Canned Heat

Casa Ive

Choco-Latte Cafe

The Cove Restaurant and Marina

Duke’s Bakery

Faneek’s Coney Island

Granite Grille

Juice’d Cafe

Morgan’s Cantina

Olimpio’s Restaurant

Primo on Water Street

St. James Irish Pub

T.A. Restaurant

Tequila Lime Cantina

Thyme Blossom

The Tipsy Toboggan

Towne House & Douro Steakhouse

What’s cooking? Get a taste of newcomers’ menus

Here’s a peak at what a handful of the city’s newest eateries are serving up:

Morgan’s Cantina is the latest exciting addition to the Fall River food scene. If you haven’t yet popped in for an upscale dining experience of authentic Mexican eats and creative cocktails enhanced by gorgeous water views, grab a friend and head to Ferry Street.

The cantina’s three-course culinary journey kicks off with your choice of starter, such as guacamole, jalapeno rellenos, chicken taquitos, chorizo tamales or queso fundido.

Entree options featuring Mexican fare with a contemporary touch include homemade corn flour tortilla tacos with chicken, steak, slow-cooked carnitas, shrimp, or sofritas; roasted poblano smash burger; or taco verde bowl.

Make sure to save room for dessert because you don’t want to miss out on your choice of tres leches cake (a sweet Latin American staple), churros, or waffle skillet sundae.

Their Restaurant Week spread is $35 per person and only available Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a different kind of menu at 1365 Rodman St., a longtime Portuguese food fixture that’s now home to Olimpio’s restaurant, which opened in early February inside St. John’s Athletic Club.

Their diverse menu, where you can still find Portuguese fare with a twist, centers more on Italian American cuisine. Olimpio’s prix fixe three-course meal is $35 per person.

App offerings include stuffed mushrooms, clam cakes or chouriço clam cakes, lobster rangoon, or clams casino. Follow that up with one of their main course highlights — lobster ravioli, veal parmesan, stuffed shrimp, or surf and turf that consists of a 5-ounce grilled filet tenderloin and stuffed shrimp. Then it’s your pick of sweet treats such as cheesecake, Boston creme pie, s’mores brownie.

Looking to mix things up and get outside your comfort zone? Check out 9 Star International, which opened September 2024 at 275 Martine St., where they’ll be serving up Southeast Asian delicacies. Their more limited Restaurant Week menu features Pong Moan Koun, also referred to as balut, a popular Cambodian street food (two for $6) and mango sticky rice ($7).

If you’re looking for something on the go, you can head to Bun Buds, which opened last June at 10 Purchase St., where you can find “elevated” dumplings and footlong gourmet hot dogs with outside-the-box toppings.

Restaurant Week specials include a Twin Flame Dumpling Box ($20), Kimchi Pork Belly Bao Buns ($16), Mega Dog Bun Buds Style ($12) featuring a ⅓-pound all-beef dog topped with Korean BBQ short rib sauce, pickled carrots and chives; and Dollar Dumplings.

While Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to take a break from counting calories, Primo on Water Street is tossing in some tasty options for the health conscious.

“Get your steps in on the boardwalk and Get Snatched With Shannon,” reads the promotion from owners Shannon Raposo and James Primo III.

The Chef’s Choice menu at 36 Water St., which opened in the spring of 2024, will be showcasing their new salad bar with a Salad Bar Special or Salad of the Week, which you can opt to put in a bread bowl because “it’s all about balance.” They also have a drink special, Teeny Bikini Martinis, for $9.

Diners’ guide to Restaurant Week

Fall River Restaurant Week takes place Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 13.

This year’s event offers both three-course prix-fixe options for $35 per person, as well as a “Chef’s Choice” menu, which is an opportunity for restaurants to offer new dishes or test out new menu concepts, Viva Fall River states.

For a peek at what tasty specials each restaurant has cooked up, visit vivafallriver.com/restaurant-week.

Diners are encouraged to review the restaurant listings on this site before dining out to understand the offer’s details, including pricing and eligible hours, which may differ from the establishment’s regular hours of operation.

Passport Program is new this year

In an effort to encourage repeat visitors at city eateries, patrons can now take advantage of the first-ever Passport Program that rewards diners for exploring multiple restaurants during Fall River Restaurant Week.

Visitors can collect digital stamps at participating restaurants to receive incentives and be entered into raffles for prizes. Visit Viva Fall River’s website or Facebook page for more details on the Passport Program.