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The food was excellent. Went during Newport restau...

The food was excellent. Went during Newport restaurant week and took advantage of the pre fix menu. Me and my girlfriend chose not to order and alcohol during this night and the second our waiter knew this he went from attentive and friendly to downright rude. The dessert took nearly 30 minutes to come out and at that point we wanted to just leave. But everything prior to that last course was so good that this place still deserves 4 stars.

I've been here a couple of times about a year apar...

I've been here a couple of times about a year apart and both experiences were good. Good food and it's reasonably priced considering the neighborhood. Sit outside if the weather is nice, great people watching on the dock.

Staff was great however my husband and I got sick ...

Staff was great however my husband and I got sick that evening. The only item we shared, was the tuna appetizer. This was not the first time eating here, however it may be a bit before returning.
We were also not informed of the parking validation and the attendant would not use our recept as proof of dining...not happy!

It s a classic harbor side tavern, rich in texture...

It s a classic harbor side tavern, rich in texture and tradition; a place with sophisticated charm, defined by its casual elegance, indulgent food, classic drinks and warm, genuine hospitality. Step into the past and the present and be part of the scene at the City by the Sea s premier waterfront dining destination.

This place is awesome.. went here for dinner with ...

This place is awesome.. went here for dinner with family and friends. Had a couple bottles of La Crema wine and split the porter house steak with my husband. The meat melted in my mouth. It was so tender. We had several sauses for the steak that was out of this world. The side plates are family style to share and the bread was served warm. The wait staff was excellent and very efficient. The manager stopped by to see if every thing went well. The only thing I didn't get to have was dessert. I was too full maybe next time.

My second time coming here. Went there for lunch. ...

My second time coming here. Went there for lunch. Had a Clam Chowder which was amazing! And a Chicken Milanese also great. Our server was super friendly and funny. Service was great. Definitely coming many times more.

We went to 22 Bowen s Wine Bar & Grille last weeke...

We went to 22 Bowen s Wine Bar & Grille last weekend and were delighted by the food, ambiance, and service. It s situated in a fantastic spot on Bowen s Wharf to enjoy the Newport sunshine, sea breeze, and people-watching from the patio. Every course was excellent. I started with the oysters of the day (Walrus & Carpenter) and they were all bright, clean, and fresh. For lunch, I got the hot buttered lobster roll which served on a perfectly griddled roll. If someone in your party likes lobster, they should really get this, because it truly was *superb.* Everyone enjoyed their meal from the classic burger to the BBQ chicken flatbread. Of note, are their fantastic beer-battered onion rings which you should absolutely order as side or swap out for fries because they are a show-stopper.

They only lost a star because of table bussing hiccup. When I was taking a break from my lobster roll, I became mildly annoyed when two different table bussers came up to me in a span of what felt no more than two minutes to ask if I was done. I appreciate that they were trying to do a good job, and I expect there was some miscommunication, but I felt like I was being rushed out as a result. Perhaps this could be fixed by assigning one busser instead of two to a section of tables? Compared to everything else it was a minor service blip; especially because our waitress was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout lunch. The food is truly excellent, and we are all looking forward to returning again over the summer.

P.S. If you are worried about a wait, they take reservations on OpenTable!

Great, romantic dinner. Defiantly a dress up kind...

Great, romantic dinner. Defiantly a dress up kind of date night. Not cheap, but what good quality meal is. Right down town in the heart of Newport. As a local I can say it is one of the top 3 places to eat in the city hands dow

We love this space, we had our rehearsal dinner he...

We love this space, we had our rehearsal dinner here 9 years ago and the food, atmosphere and service still does not disappoint. Our server this time was Michael and he was the best we have ever had. Highly recommend sitting upstairs in the new patio space that is heated. Great view!

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I can't say enough about the staff, interior, and ...

I can't say enough about the staff, interior, and the food at this beautifully situated restaurant. My fiance and I came for a celebratory dinner where they absolutely knocked the whole experience out of the park! We ended up going back for lunch the following two days to enjoy more.

What can I say? I've never eaten a better meal. Th...

What can I say? I've never eaten a better meal. The service was personal, friendly, well-educated and well-trained, and the food and wine were absolutely delicious. I ordered the filet mignon dinner plate, which was absolutely scrumptious. In hindsight, I enjoyed my girlfriend's sirloin steak better, although I wasn't sure as I don't eat a lot of steak regularly. We were there on a quiet night in early winter, and we took our sweet time ordering and eating everything - I'd imagine in the summer time it's a bit more crowded, harder to get a table, etc. Wonderful experience and, if you've got it to splurge, worth the money.

This review is for 22 Portside, which is an additi...

This review is for 22 Portside, which is an additional outdoor bar and seating area next to and affiliated with 22 Bowen.

No reservations, first come first serve. All other restaurants told us a wait of 90-120 minutes (including 22 Bowen) on a beautiful Sunday, July 2 evening. We were told about 1 hour here, which was on the money. Standing room only around the bar, easily got drinks, eventually sat down at a "high-top" bar rail along the port side of the area. We could have eaten there, but wanted a table and knew we were about to be seated.

Service was prompt and excellent. We split lobster Mac and cheese for an app, then had lobster roll and 12oz sirloin {medium) with bordelaise sauce and mashed potatoes.

Everything was excellent. Only issue with the lobster roll was the bun. It was toasted but came cool, and was a lot of bread.

We had a glass of wine and beer before dinner, then another glass of wine and scotch neat for dinner. No dessert. Total bill with tip (20%) came to $167.

Would definitely go back.

lovely place with multiple floors and eating area,...

lovely place with multiple floors and eating area, we ate on a deck that was covered as it was drizzling today....service was excellent, food very good, calamari was great, steak bruschetta excellent and the lamb burger good, often they are dry and this was, so very good for the food, service and ambience...

Great service, food, and location right near the b...

Great service, food, and location right near the bay! Wait staff was very professional and courteous. Calamari, lobster roll, po boy, and lamb burger were delicious and fries were hot. Reasonably priced for the quality. Great for family lunch on vacation! Highly recommend

Nice Restaurant with outdoor seating that has good...

Nice Restaurant with outdoor seating that has good views.

We tried the 2 pound Lobster, Polenta Starter, Tuna Tartare, Lobster Mac&Chesse, Swordfish Sandwich - All items were really good.

The Staff is very helpful (thnx Jack for accommodating us at the last minute)

Food was amazing. The service was awful, going as ...

Food was amazing. The service was awful, going as two 20 year olds we were ignored by the waitress the entire time. They clearly were being agist against us assuming we wouldn't be leaving a good tip because we weren't as old as all of the other customers. I do not reccomend this place for younger people as they are not friendly when they don't think you will be leaving a good tip. We asked for bread multiple times and the waitress made eye contact and just ignored us for roughly 45 minutes.

Great location! Great service by the host and our ...

Great location! Great service by the host and our waiter! We ordered the Prime Burger and Cheese steak. The burger was simply the best burger I've tasted in a long time. The bun was soft and toasted perfectly. The burger was cooked exactly as I ordered- medium and was bursting with subtle smoky flavors and filled with juicy goodness. Our waiter wore a mask and was very friendly and respectful of our space while providing great service.

Had the raw bar platter and tuna tar tar. The oyst...

Had the raw bar platter and tuna tar tar. The oysters were very tiny compared to many other places. The rest of the platter was delicious and the tuna was my favorite dish. The drinks are well made. We sat outside in their outdoor var area. Great people watching spot. This fills up quick so you might need to wait for a while to find a table or sit at the bar. Definitely will be back!

I can't say anything bad about our experience but ...

I can't say anything bad about our experience but at the same time I wasn't blown away with my dish, the Swordfish (it was a tad dry). The service was good, not overly friendly but that was fine, the food and drinks were delivered quickly and efficiently. Overall, if you want slightly expensive middle of the road seafood this place fits the bill.

visited summer 2020

visited summer 2020
This is a pretty typical semi-upscale marina restaurant. The food is a little expensive, but everything seemed high quality and tasty. The staff was attentive and friendly. They have all the usual seafood dishes, plus a few unique items. This place is a little nicer than other restaurants around, but nothing special. Would go again.

Extremely pleased with this restaurant. Trendy atm...

Extremely pleased with this restaurant. Trendy atmosphere. Food was prepared just perfectly. Tracy our server was friendly, funny and attentive. Love that this restaurant is right on the Bowen wharf. Great view from our table on the upper deck. I rate this visit an A++. Definitely try this restaurant its worth a visit!

22 Bowens Wine Bar & Grill

22 Bowens Wine Bar & Grill

4.4