This is a wonderful restraunt hid in plain sight on Acushnert Avenue in New Bedford. I have been there several times and never disappointed with what I have ordered. The last time I went I had the Pecan crusted Salmon, FANTASTIC!!!!! I love portuguese food. Va made some dishes that noone could ever touch, but this restaurant will have you... More

My wife and I wanted to go to an upscale fine dining resturant to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.We were not disappointed. The wait staff was friendly,curtious and attentive.The dining room and the building were beautiful. The food was excellent in both presentation and flavor. My wife is a very fussy person when it comes to food perparation. She loved... More

Excellent food and service, a real treat for a loved one, can't wait to go back . Try the bacalhau na brasa Amazing...

The food and atmosphere is great. The service was even better! Our waiter was a young man named Ricardo. He was very attentive to every need as well as very knowledgeable about every dish on the menu. I will certainly return and recommend this restaurant to any one who is looking for not only great food but also a comfortable... More

By far, the best restaurant in town and surrounding towns. Not only is the food OUTSTANDING, our server Ricardo was amazing, and the place is a diamond in the rough. Highly recommended!!

We had our wedding shower here recently with about 160 guests. It was upstairs in their function hall. The hall was beautiful, as was the restaurant & bar area on the main level. Everyone that attended our event is still reminding us of how much fun they had. The food was excellent, and they had a wide variety of Portuguese,... More

We had another great meal at Cotali Mar. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Our waitress was kind, knowledgeable, friendly and just perfect! The appetizers were quite good, calamari, crab cake and scallops wrapped in bacon - my favorite of the three! There were 4 at our table and we all enjoyed our meals: lemon sole special, salmon and the sirloin... More

New Bedford is the largest populated area of Portuguese people, not Brazilian Portuguese, but Portuguese, in the world outside of Portugal itself. Cotali Mar is the best representation of the Portuguese atmosphere in my opinion around. The fresh sea food, the terrific steaks, and great family atmosphere really make you feel indigenous to the area.

If you are familiar with the north end of New Bedford, this restaurant will take you into an elegant setting not common to the immediate area. From the moment you enter the restaurant you forget you are in the middle of a working class neightborhood, from the beautiful, tasteful decor, to the unforgettable service. It's great to be able to... More