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If you’re looking for a restaurant serving flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth dishes that the whole family can enjoy, your search ends here. Top Shelf Bar & Grill is a family-style restaurant in New Bedford, MA. We serve a mix of pub favorites and traditional Portuguese selections. Relish in an expertly prepared Portuguese dish or unwind with a mixed drink from our bar. Look forward to our comforting atmosphere and friendly service.
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Address: 1825 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
Phone: (774) 202-2071
Website: http://topshelfbarandgrill.com/
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Reviews
Marie Leite
Inconsistent. Last year we were given a gift card and ordered wings to go . They were very good. Real chicken wings. This time I ordered the same amount as last time,1/2 tray of buffalo. The wings were not the same. They were frozen , breaded fatty wing dings. Sysco crap. $53.50 for 35 wings. Very disappointing. Especially when I could have gotten better ones from chilis or another chain restaurant closer to home. Not worth the 20 minute drive from Tiverton.
… moreSandra M.
Came in for dinner with my husband / first time here waitress was really nice and attentive to us there was a bit of a wait but well worth it .
… moreGG Cabral
My family and I get the Mozambique here often, tonight we got 3 orders of it and not only was there barely any sauce but it tasted like it was 95% water. Absolutely horrible. I called to hopefully get a refund of some sort, the manager asked me to bring the food back tonight but it is way too far for me to go back again tonight. He then told me to bring back the food the next day to get a gift card but it is so out of my way I’m just never going to go back again. Also I’ve never heard of a restaurant requesting the food back the next day. It’s like they try to cut corners more and more every time I order from here.
… moreCindy Butrick
Sunday at 3:00 eating a late lunch. Lobster, shrimp and scallop Mac and cheese is so amazing. Half leftover for another meal. The stuffed salmon on a Crab cake over baby spinach is so yummy . Definitely leftovers on this too. Topping it off with a Johnny Walker Black and a flight of espresso martinis. Thought the martinis would be smaller versions but nope! I’m not driving, lol. Great place!
… moreDaniel McComb
Children (5–10 years old) sitting at the bar taking seats from drinkers!!!
We stopped in for drinks and apps and were impressed with the food—the little necks and mozzarella sticks were excellent, and the espresso martini flight was spot-on.
That said, we prefer bar seating and figured a place called “Top Shelf Bar” would shine in the bar experience. Alas, not. It was surprising to walk in and see young children at the bar, taking up seats I assumed would be reserved for adults ordering top-shelf cocktails. We raised it with both the host and our server—both shrugged it off. If it’s a family-style setup, that’s totally fine—just tell people upfront so they can decide if it’s the vibe they want.
Once seated at a table, service started out promising. But after my first drink, no one ever checked back for a second round. They didn’t have Woodford Reserve for my Manhattan—which was fine—but again, for a place called “Top Shelf,” it felt off.
The real letdown—and the reason for only 3 stars—is that my glass sat empty the entire appetizer course, and no one returned until we had stacked our plates to signal we were done. We had planned to stay for dinner and try the lemon martini flight, but instead, we left disappointed and thirsty. I ended up getting two more rounds at another bar.
Great food, solid cocktails—but not the place to go if you’re expecting a true bar experience.
… moreWe stopped in for drinks and apps and were impressed with the food—the little necks and mozzarella sticks were excellent, and the espresso martini flight was spot-on.
That said, we prefer bar seating and figured a place called “Top Shelf Bar” would shine in the bar experience. Alas, not. It was surprising to walk in and see young children at the bar, taking up seats I assumed would be reserved for adults ordering top-shelf cocktails. We raised it with both the host and our server—both shrugged it off. If it’s a family-style setup, that’s totally fine—just tell people upfront so they can decide if it’s the vibe they want.
Once seated at a table, service started out promising. But after my first drink, no one ever checked back for a second round. They didn’t have Woodford Reserve for my Manhattan—which was fine—but again, for a place called “Top Shelf,” it felt off.
The real letdown—and the reason for only 3 stars—is that my glass sat empty the entire appetizer course, and no one returned until we had stacked our plates to signal we were done. We had planned to stay for dinner and try the lemon martini flight, but instead, we left disappointed and thirsty. I ended up getting two more rounds at another bar.
Great food, solid cocktails—but not the place to go if you’re expecting a true bar experience.
Ollie Jay Spears (Ollie Jay Spears)
The food was excellent, the Empanadas had a crunch with the meaty filling. I’m thinking it was celery, it worked perfectly with the meaty stuffing.. Sheppard’s pie was all hamburger heaven with the right amount of mashed potatoes gravy.
I’ll be back to try the Bourbon steak tips…
… moreI’ll be back to try the Bourbon steak tips…
patrick jordan
Fun experience with great service.
The food was good. Not a over emphasized great bite. Just a solid good all around bite. I would definetly come back for drinks and apps but in my opinion the menu is just too big to really narrow done my choice.
Overall I have been to places like this and normally not good but this place definetly seperated themselves between the service & drinks were the highlight so keep those coming on a night out. Place is a solid “pregame” area.
I would go back for sure
… moreThe food was good. Not a over emphasized great bite. Just a solid good all around bite. I would definetly come back for drinks and apps but in my opinion the menu is just too big to really narrow done my choice.
Overall I have been to places like this and normally not good but this place definetly seperated themselves between the service & drinks were the highlight so keep those coming on a night out. Place is a solid “pregame” area.
I would go back for sure
scott cote
Literally one of the best dining experiences ive had.
The selection is so large that i expected typical processed bar food but i was totally surprised by the HIGH QUALITY ingredients and the clearly highly focused cooking skills of the chef.
Everything was prepared to perfection.
The atmosphere was fun and inviting even though covid has the place spaced far apart.
The Calamari app was delicious with the vinigarrette glaze and the delicios dipping dauce.
I then ordered a margharitta pizza..
A pizza that is so hard to find done right especially locally. The pizza was delicious and the crust charred lightly but the sauce and fresh basil made this one of my favorite pizzas around.
Then the bourbon tips with a cold beer was fantastic. Cooked perfectly paired with baked potato and a surprisingly delicious home made mav and cheese that was as surprising as it was tasty. The mac and cheese was different and fresh and clearly home made
I highly recommend this resturaunt if you want delicious food.
I WILL DEFFINITELT BE BACK SOON!!
… moreThe selection is so large that i expected typical processed bar food but i was totally surprised by the HIGH QUALITY ingredients and the clearly highly focused cooking skills of the chef.
Everything was prepared to perfection.
The atmosphere was fun and inviting even though covid has the place spaced far apart.
The Calamari app was delicious with the vinigarrette glaze and the delicios dipping dauce.
I then ordered a margharitta pizza..
A pizza that is so hard to find done right especially locally. The pizza was delicious and the crust charred lightly but the sauce and fresh basil made this one of my favorite pizzas around.
Then the bourbon tips with a cold beer was fantastic. Cooked perfectly paired with baked potato and a surprisingly delicious home made mav and cheese that was as surprising as it was tasty. The mac and cheese was different and fresh and clearly home made
I highly recommend this resturaunt if you want delicious food.
I WILL DEFFINITELT BE BACK SOON!!
Charles McNeil IV
Bellied up to the bar for a lunch and was impressed by the prompt service as well as the great looking renovations. The place is clean, bright, and friendly. The menu has quite the choice of meals available so there is plenty to try. I had the crispy buffalo chicken sandwhich with fries and it was delicious. The couple next to me had the pasta special and stuffed salmon which looked fantastic and smelled great. Definitely going to have to come back and try more.
… moreTony Cabecinha
My first time here !!Beautiful place and a nice atmosphere!!
Food was good and really nice service !!
… moreFood was good and really nice service !!