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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
Bowen's Opentable Steak - 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

4.7
4.7
6616 Reviews
$30 and under
Wine Bar
Prime Steaks and New England's finest seafood on historic Bowen's Wharf in Newport

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2 people

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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

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
  • 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
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