New Bedford · Bristol County, MA
Date night in New Bedford
Scout analyzed 52 New Bedford places and surfaced the ones that actually fit date night.
Places analyzed
52
Matches
24
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for date night
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Smith Mills
Dunkin'
A quick stop for coffee and a donut or breakfast sandwich, suitable for a solo start to the day or a brief family stop. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a visit lasting about 15 minutes.
Food & Drink
Cove Surf and Turf
Classic seafood plates share the menu with burgers & chops at this casual spot with a cozy interior.
Food & Drink
The Breakfast Klub
Food & Drink
Little Phoenix
Shopping
Tia Maria's European Café
Family-owned breakfast & lunch spot with dinner some nights plus beer, wine & espresso drinks.
Food & Drink
The Black Whale
Contemporary bar & eatery serving innovative seafood dishes & raw shellfish amid harbor views.
Food & Drink
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Lively spot offering creative American grub, housemade brews & a downstairs venue for rock concerts.
Food & Drink
Green Bean
Bright, colorful cafe offering coffee drinks, pastries & wraps, including vegan options.
Food & Drink
Friendly Donuts
Food & Drink
The Baker - New Bedford
Food & Drink
Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern
Charming tavern in historic digs offering a seafood-heavy menu, draft beers & creative cocktails.
Food & Drink
Antonio's Restaurant
Low-key, family-owned Portuguese eatery dishing up large portions of old-world seafood dishes.
Food & Drink
Cisco Kitchen & Bar
Food & Drink
Toast N Jam
Food & Drink
Smashed
Nightlife
Top Shelf Bar & Grill
Outdoors
Freetown-Fall River State Forest
Vast public land with a wading pool, picnic area, 50+ miles of dirt trails & a trout-stocked brook.
Food & Drink
Merrill's on the Waterfront
Food & Drink
Cafe Arpeggio NB
Food & Drink
Nuno's Restaurant & Lounge
Food & Drink
Fathoms Waterfront Bar & Grille
Seafood, cocktails & live music nights in a waterfront hangout with a boat dock for customers.
Nightlife
Moby Dick Brewing Co.
Creative pub eats & house-brewed beers served in a rustic, relaxed setting with outdoor seats.
The Pinehills
Mirbeau Inn & Spa - Plymouth, MA
Luxe property with rooms featuring soaking tubs & fireplaces, plus dining, 2 golf courses & a spa.
Nightlife
Rose Alley Ale House
Polished tavern & bistro featuring high-end bar bites, flat screens in the bar & live music nights.
No reservation needed
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What Scout found
- 30 of the 52 analyzed New Bedford places fit date night.
- 3% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed.
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