New Bedford Restaurant Planning for Knockout Waterfront Views

Cove Surf and Turf in New Bedford has been serving up scratch-made recipes for the past 10 years alongside Clark’s Cove. The attention to detail and high-quality menu have kept families coming back, but the only thing missing was an unobstructed view of the cove.

Jesse DeSouza, the proud owner and operator of the restaurant, is excited to bring an idea to life that has been years in the making.

By the start of next year, DeSouza hopes to add an upper deck to Cove Surf and Turf and take full advantage of his prime location by the water.

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The Story of Cove Surf and Turf

Jesse DeSouza has been immersed in the restaurant industry since he was in high school.

“I’ve been doing this since the 1900s,” he joked.

DeSouza always had big ideas for whatever restaurant he worked in and knew that one day, he would have a restaurant of his own.

In 2014, he opened Cove Surf and Turf, a family-friendly eatery serving up American cuisine, fresh seafood and juicy burgers.

“The Cove is chef-owned and operated,” he said. “I’m there almost every day from open to close, ensuring that my standards of quality are upheld in all areas of the restaurant.”

DeSouza and his team take pride in giving back to the community through nonprofit organizations as often as possible and they always aim to provide a memorable experience for their guests.

All That’s Missing Is Waterfront Dining

When DeSouza opened Cove in 2014, he envisioned an upper deck to take full advantage of the view.

“A lot of people come to Cove because it’s by the water, but we do have industrial views across the street,” he said. “Our water view is limited, so my idea was just to get above everything and get a complete view of Clark’s Cove.”

Three years ago, DeSouza enlisted the help of an architect and started forming plans. They have finally reached the permitting stage, and only a few hearings with local and state departments stand in the way of the bidding process for contractors.

DeSouza has also purchased two additional lots next to Cove to ensure extra parking when the renovation is complete.

In a perfect world, the upper deck will be complete by the spring of 2025.

Stay tuned for a new and improved Cove Surf and Turf, with the same familiar quality of delicious food and craft cocktails.