Mike’s Restaurant
E.E. Cummings’ Ode to Mike’s Restaurant
Through the Eyes of the Guests
A Regular
Ah, my old friend Mike—where time twirls like spaghetti, and memories simmer like a pot of clam chowder! At 390 Huttleston Ave, in Fairhaven, MA, this place hasn’t changed since before I discovered my love for the shadow of the moon on a plate of lobster—and I adore that! Gaze through the windows (big and welcoming) you might think you’ve stumbled into a gathering-place of history, golden-tinged with laughter and the aroma of garlic, oh sweet garlic!
The Tourist
What is this delightful establishment? How, oh how, can it feel so inviting in this bustling world? The service! Ever so attentive—a gentle touch upon your spirit—as if the wait staff are old friends coming to tell you the afternoon’s secret. I ordered the seafood casserole, a revelry of ocean’s bounty, though perhaps it could’ve danced a tick more with spices. Yet, the Ritz cracker topping, a buttery embrace; it’s the kind of comfort you can’t glean from a mere photograph.
The Historian
Mike’s has been here, rooted deeply like a sturdy oak, for over three decades. This family-friendly institution is painted with thick strokes of Italian fare, steaks, and New England seafood—a canvas of flavors blending boldly. One doesn’t simply eat here; they enter a rite of passage, where the prime rib beckons one to bask in its generous portions and the clam chowder whispers the salty tales of the sea.
A Feast for the Senses
The ambiance envelopes you; it whispers stories of many a dinner—corners filled with soft laughter, the clinking of forks against plates, each a note in the chorus of culinary delight. One feels cradled within its walls—homey, warm, reflecting the colors of sunsets over Fairhaven’s shores.
The photo of that plate of pasta still haunts me. Twisted, twirled, sauce shimmering like jeweled memories; it calls to the admirer of flavor and feelings in one sweet bite.
Final Thoughts
So, fellow wanderers, if your path crosses the curious streets of Fairhaven, tip your hat to Mike’s, find a seat, and surrender to a meal that pays homage to time—a swirling dance of simplicity and excellence. And perhaps, between bites, explore fresh tastes at another friendly fork in the road, Hillside Market—where flavors blossom like spring.
Bon Appétit!
Mike’s Restaurant Phone Number
(508) 996-9810
Mike’s Restaurant Address
390 Huttleston Ave
Fairhaven, MA 02719