Buffalo mac and cheese steampockets, burger deals and more: New Bedford Eats

Faith Harrington, Standard-Times
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Calling all New Bedford area foodies, this one is for you! There are endless choices for eating in the area, for your dining pleasure we have compiled a list of meal deals, snack options, and specials sure to entice any palate.

It can be overwhelming trying to answer the age-old, often frustrating question of "where do you want to eat?" Thankfully in Greater New Bedford there are many restaurants offering a slew of choices to make that decision just a little easier.

Whether you are heading out for night on the town, finally getting a date night, or looking for some family fun here are some places dishing out great food at even greater prices.

All American Burger and Beer $15

All American Burger and Beer special at Rose Alley Ale House.
All American Burger and Beer special at Rose Alley Ale House.

Who doesn't love a burger deal? At the Rose Alley Ale House, every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. get an All American Burger with fries, house chips, or coleslaw and a rotating selected craft canned beer for only $15. The All American Burger is topped with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Try it often to get a different taste with each new craft beer. Located at 94 Front St., New Bedford.

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Steampockets buy 3 get one free

Buffalo Mac n Cheese Steampocket at The Donut Factory.
Buffalo Mac n Cheese Steampocket at The Donut Factory.

Have you been wanting to try steam pockets at The Donut Factory? Mondays are the day to try them all while they are buy 3 get one free. You can't beat perfectly baked dough filled with all your favorites such as buffalo mac n cheese, chicken pot pie, hot dog n beans, spinach n feta, and so many more mouthwatering options. Located at 7 Howland Road., Fairhaven.

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Clam Boil Lunch

Clam boil lunch special at Blue Point Restaurant.
Clam boil lunch special at Blue Point Restaurant.

Blue Point Restaurant is showing us that claim boils aren't only for special occasions. Don’t miss out on their Clam Boil Lunch special every Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get 1 lb of clams with potatoes, corn, chourico, sausage, a hot dog, and of course the dipping juices for $15. Located at 6 Dayton St., Acushnet.

Happy Hour

Happy Hour specials at The Sail Loft.
Happy Hour specials at The Sail Loft.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, right? Head over to The Sail Loft for happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. You are going to want to save room for this one. Along with half-priced oysters; they are serving up a Buffalo Bird Dog, crispy chicken tenders, blue cheese, mango buffalo sauce on a brioche roll, not to mention frickles, clam cakes, and more. Located at 246 Elm St., South Dartmouth.

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Dinner for Two

Apple Glazed Salmon at BOCCA.
Apple Glazed Salmon at BOCCA.

Have you tried out BOCCA yet? Mondays dinner for two is the perfect way to sample their menu. For $59.95 you get a bottle of wine, a shareable appetizer, and two entrees. Make it a date night with a smaller menu that includes fan favorites like apple glazed salmon, chicken piccata, tenderloin tips, butternut ravioli, and more. Located at 100 Alden Road, Fairhaven.

Free cup of Clam Chowder

Free cup of chowder when you order the Seafood Platter at Mikey B's.
Free cup of chowder when you order the Seafood Platter at Mikey B's.

Yup, that's right get a free cup of clam chowder at Mikey B's when you order a seafood platter or fish & chips. A seafood lover's perfect meal to dig into the seafood platter that has scrod, sea scallops, shrimp, slams, and onion rings - so much food you are likely to have lunch for the next day too. Located at 989 Victoria St., New Bedford.

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$25 Date Night

Westport Bacon Bleu specialty pizza at Ten Cousins Brick Oven.
Westport Bacon Bleu specialty pizza at Ten Cousins Brick Oven.

Spend your next date night at Ten Cousins Brick Oven. When you dine in on Thursdays you can get a complete date night meal for only $25. The meal consists of a caesar salad, any specialty pizza, and your choice of either a bottle of house wine or a pitcher of beer. For that price and meal, you really can't go wrong. Located at 977 Main Road, Westport.

Tacos Tuesdays

Taco Tuesdays are at Ryans Sports Pub & Billiards.
Taco Tuesdays are at Ryans Sports Pub & Billiards.

Tacos and margaritas are a match made in heaven and Ryans Sports Pub & Billiards has a deal for you. Tacos start at $1 and Margaritas are $5 on Tuesdays - need we say more? Located at 500 Hathaway Road, New Bedford.

PASTAmazing

For those nights when nothing but pasta sounds good head to Fat Cousins for the PASTAmazing Tuesday nights. For $20 you can get two pasta dishes out of pasta with sauce, meatball dinner, cheese ravioli, and or chicken parm. Bring on the carbs! Located at 166 County St., Lakeville.

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Egg Rolls of the Week

Fried rice egg roll at Baldies Craft Pizzeria.
Fried rice egg roll at Baldies Craft Pizzeria.

Each week Baldies Craft Pizzeria puts out a unique egg roll that will make you come back for more. They fill their golden brown egg rolls with some interesting fillings for only $12. Some recent egg rolls have been fried rice, pad thai, meatballs and pasta, and Mozambique pulled pork, check and see what they have this week. Located at 40 Main St., Lakeville.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Mikey B's, Bocca, and chowder: New Bedford eats finds food deals