Bowen's Opentable Interior - 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille, Newport, RI

22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille, Newport, RI

Bowen's Opentable Steak - 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille, Newport, RI

22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille

Name: 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille
Address: 22 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI, United States, 02840
Telephone: (401) 841-8884
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

6616 Reviews

$30 and under

Wine Bar

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Prime Steaks and New England's finest seafood on historic Bowen's Wharf in Newport

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 841-8884
Website
https://www.22bowens.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Justin Garcia
Private party facilities
Welcome to 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar and Grille, one of Newport’s finest waterfront restaurants, located in the heart of historic downtown Newport. Within easy walking distance from major hotels and with seating options from 26-40 guests, it’s the ideal spot for your next business, rehearsal or private party dinner or luncheon.
Private party contact
Margaret McDonald: (888) 759-5557

Location
22 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
Neighborhood
Newport
Cross street
America's Cup Avenue
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 6,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Most Booked
Newport County
Best Ambiance
Newport County
Good for business meals
Newport County
Great for fine wines
Newport County
Good for special occasions
Newport County
Most Booked

6,616 Reviews

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BarbaraC
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delightful, we were meeting friends off a cruise ship and it was very convenient. We totally enjoyed the ambience and the service was excellent.
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OctobersOwn
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I just eloped and were having a celebratory dinner. They surprised us with champagne and even provided a discount on our bill! Food was excellent. Will def return!
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meltravels
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Service from Carol was outstanding. Food was just so so. Not anything I’d recommend unfortunately.
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vivi
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food, great portions, and beautiful views! The staff were also super accommodating and friendly. Would definitely recommend to others for a fancy night out in Newport.
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LeonardP
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything was fine, service was somewhat erratic but our server was very nice. Food was great, awesome wine list. A great time!!
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OpenTable Diner
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent location. Food was very good but not outstanding for the price we paid. Waitress was super attentive, friendly & professional. Cheers to the complimentary glasses of champagne we received for our anniversary.
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NicoleL
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Sergio was a great server.
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adrianad
Fort Lauderdale
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
When in Newport a must, delicious new England chowder, steak was cook to perfection, lamb chops were superb, wedge salad also exellent
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ArthurA
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was good and service was good. Paying for sides separate from entree makes it a bit expensive but a good experience overall.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
such a beautiful restaurant in a fantastic location. even on the rainy day we had, the view was great and the staff did such a great job giving us a comfortable table in an area where we had good space and we even had a 2 year old. such a great menu and even better water
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AshleyV
Atlantic City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Great service and great view. Definitely recommend.
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Dean
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Staff very attentive and filet done perfectly.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible experience! The wedge salad was one of the best I’ve ever had!! The steaks were cooked perfectly! And the truffle lobster Mac was a must try! Great wine list too!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food5service5ambience1
Dinner was to be a hosted special birthday occasion. In a restaurant with many vacant tables we were ushered through a black service corridor only to be seated next to another trashy service area full of tubs of dirty dishes . Then, a bit after 7, exterior flood lights which faced the building were turned on. We literally found it hard to see each other in the glare. I do not think we could have been seated at a worse table in a worse area. We did not want to make an awkward scene in front of our guest by requesting to be relocated . Great food and a fabulous server were overshadowed by our dreadful table. We were embarrassed by this insensitive placement and thus truly mortified with our choice of restaurant to celebrate our guest.
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EllenC
Poconos
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner and service in a beautiful atmosphere. Dined here on a Tuesday night and had oysters, shrimp, calamari, caesar salad and mixed field green salad along with lobster bisque soup and clam chowder. Everything was delicious and we had a wonderful server. Restaurant is beautiful, service was top notch, food outstanding. Highly recommend. It was our anniversary and they gave us two glasses of complimentary champagne that was delicious. Thank you for a wonderful night. Ellen C. Ellen C.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience with fantastic cuisine and solicitous service! Our waiter Sergio was excellent and very professional! Great menu and wine list
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tntlaxmom
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time since Covid and it didn't disappoint! Crab and Corn Fritters, oysters, chowder and we both got the whole Branzino - out of this world. Cannot wait to visit again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome experience! Food and drinks were delicious! We treated ourselves for our anniversary and couldn’t be happier!
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Chief
New York Area
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Service was very slow. Food was excellent. Very noisy restaurant, we had one table near us which made conversation difficult. After that table cleared a party at another table got very loud. A table for two near us also complained about the noise level.
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Bobbie
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect dinner from start to finish! We had fresh shrimp cocktail and cherrystones to start. Hot delicious bread. Lovely wine. Outstanding rack of lamb, perfectly cooked. Companion had fabulous pork chop. We shared Mashed potatoes that were fabulous. Gelato for dessert. Our waitress was knowledgeable, friendly and extremely pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, service was great! We enjoyed so much we ate there twice during our trip Great location
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Kerrie
Tampa
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Lobster Roll puny and did not care for the way it was seasoned. Other entrees okay.
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TiffanyW
Las Vegas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
This was a really cut restaurant nestled in the Mariana. I dined on the halibut which was week prepared and very delicious. I ordered the baked potato as my side which was a tad over cooked but still edible. I also had the French onion soup was to me was the star of the show. This was some of the French onion soup I’ve ever had. Our waitress was also so attentive and personable she simply a pleasure to talk to and gave us so much personal information about Newport in order to make sure our trip was a fun one.
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TimH
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great there. The staff was awesome, as usual.
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jimbocu70
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
22 Bowen was great, although a bit loud. Food excellent, and our server Sarah was the best!
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GregoryC
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sarah and the entire waitstaff was amazing. The food was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal. Wonderful server. Will definitely return
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RussE
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Tasty lunch. One of the best clam chowders on this recent trip along the New England coast. Attentive professional service. Recommended.
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PhilW
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location and great food and service. Great manager who allowed us entry when we need her to.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
111 reviews
vip
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, excellent service, great location
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DennieDo
Greater Boston
110 reviews
vip
4.0
110 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Celebrating our 52nd Wedding Anniversary. Carol was our server and was wonderful. I asked for my swordfish to not be overcooked!! It was a thin piece, and it was overcooked. She took it and quickly brought back another piece done the way I requested. She was attentive to her tables and very pleasant as well. One question, why do you not offer a smaller bowl of chowder and salads. They are so huge it is too much to eat in one sitting before the entrees are delivered. I don’t understand why The NRG does this in most of your restaurants. You end up losing from me because I don’t order them anymore because my husband usually orders soup or chowder. So no one to split the salad with.
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BridgetB
Northampton
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
22 Bowen's is one of our very favourite restaurants in Newport. It never fails to give us great enjoyment with their excellent food and service.
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Guest
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience4
Unfortunately the food and service for this price point was below way below par
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NoahC
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good for Newport, typical overpriced good food. Nothing crazy.
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BobA
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was Newport Boat Show weekend and we made a reservation with dear friends to meet for lunch. They were finishing up a tour of New England and had no idea that the boat show was in full swing. We got to the restaurant a bit early and were seated immediately. Our server was just fabulous and let us visit for a while and we never felt rushed. For apps, we tried the Grilled octopus as well as the Crab & Corn fritters, and both were great. For lunch we had the Wedge Salad, Cod Sandwich, and King Chinook Salmon (definitely plate envy!). I would highly recommend 22 Bowen. Everything was perfect and so lively and fun! Shout out to our server-if only I could remember his name...
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AlisonF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food! got sat before our reservation time. Carol was super nice and friendly.
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SharonA
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was outstanding!! I wish I could remember her name. Our reservation was at 3:00 and we sat at a table right by the window/doors. Great personality!! Food as always was great! We will be back!!
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KatGS
Caribbean
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and dinner was excellent. I will be back! Great experience.
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DarleneM
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time coming to your restaurant. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Food was very good. Our server was excellent and made sure all my food would be okay with my food allergies. Will definitely come again.
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Susan
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of 4 on the Thursday of the Newport Boat Show. Had a 1:00 reservation. The restaurant was very busy -but we were seated promptly. Our Server was very pleasant, food came out quickly and was fresh and delicious. Will definitely go back.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 6616 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 77 times today

Google Map for 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille

22 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

Cross street
America's Cup Avenue
Neighborhood
Newport
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Justin Garcia
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.22bowens.com/
Phone number
(401) 841-8884
Private party facilities
Welcome to 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar and Grille, one of Newport’s finest waterfront restaurants, located in the heart of historic downtown Newport. Within easy walking distance from major hotels and with seating options from 26-40 guests, it’s the ideal spot for your next business, rehearsal or private party dinner or luncheon.
Private party contact
Margaret McDonald: (888) 759-5557

22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

22B Clam Chowder

Oysters

Steak Salad

Menu

What 6,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille restaurant rated?

Is 22 Bowens Wine Bar and Grille currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information