New Bedford Food Tours and Surfside Creamery Reopen for Season

Explore the SouthCoast's diverse dining scene with new food tours, seafood favorites, and build-your-own pizza lunches.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:03am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of an iconic New Bedford food item such as a seafood dish, ice cream cone, or sandwich, repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the diverse and vibrant dining options returning to the SouthCoast region.The vibrant return of New Bedford's beloved food tours, seafood spots, and new dining options signals a revitalization of the SouthCoast's diverse culinary scene.New Bedford Today

New Bedford Eats highlights the return of popular food tours, the reopening of Surfside Creamery, and other new dining options in the New Bedford and Fall River areas, including discounts for local businesses, a kids' pizza-making event, and the launch of a new food truck serving toasted melts and wraps.

Why it matters

The SouthCoast region is known for its vibrant and diverse food scene, and the return of these beloved local businesses and events signals a revitalization of the area's culinary offerings after the challenges of the past few years. These new and returning options provide residents and visitors alike with fresh ways to explore the flavors of the region.

The details

New Bedford Food Tours is back, offering three different guided tours to showcase the area's local history, international cuisine, and authentic Portuguese fare. Surfside Creamery has reopened for the season, serving up seafood favorites, burgers, and a wide variety of ice cream. Blue Point Restaurant & Catering is offering a 10% discount on takeout orders for local businesses, while Ma Raffa's New Bedford is hosting a 'Kids Week' with build-your-own pizza lunches. Capt. Bonney's Creamery in Rochester has launched a new food menu with a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and seafood options. Finally, the new Melting Spot food truck is serving toasted melts, wraps, and desserts outside Carabiners Rock Climbing Gym in New Bedford.

  • New Bedford Food Tours will begin bookings on May 2, 2026.
  • Surfside Creamery is now open for the 2026 season.
  • Blue Point Restaurant & Catering's 10% takeout discount for local businesses is available Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Ma Raffa's New Bedford will host its 'Kids Week' with build-your-own pizza lunches from April 20-24, 2026.
  • Capt. Bonney's Creamery in Rochester has launched its new food menu.

The players

New Bedford Food Tours

A company that offers guided food tours to explore the culinary and historical offerings of New Bedford and Fall River.

Surfside Creamery

A seasonal seafood and ice cream restaurant located in New Bedford.

Blue Point Restaurant & Catering

A New Bedford-based restaurant and catering company offering a 10% takeout discount for local businesses.

Ma Raffa's New Bedford

A New Bedford-based Italian restaurant hosting a 'Kids Week' with build-your-own pizza lunches.

Capt. Bonney's Creamery

A food establishment in Rochester that has launched a new menu featuring a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and seafood options.

Melting Spot

A new food truck serving toasted melts, wraps, and desserts located outside Carabiners Rock Climbing Gym in New Bedford.

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What they’re saying

“The SouthCoast is full of great places to eat, but when you are hungry, it can feel a little overwhelming trying to decide where to go.”

— Faith Harrington, Author

“New Bedford Eats helps make it easier by highlighting new menu items, food events, and specials happening around the area.”

— Faith Harrington, Author

What’s next

Residents and visitors can book their New Bedford Food Tours starting on May 2, 2026, and enjoy the newly reopened Surfside Creamery and other dining options throughout the SouthCoast region.

The takeaway

The return of these beloved local food businesses and events showcases the resilience and diversity of the SouthCoast's culinary scene, providing residents and visitors with fresh opportunities to explore the region's rich food culture.