
222 Union Restaurant and Bar
222 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
About 222 Union Restaurant and Bar - steak house in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Customer Review Summary
222 Union Restaurant and Bar offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere ideal for date nights. Patrons rave about the delicious food, highlighting dishes like Portuguese poutine, filet mignon, and shrimp tacos as exceptional. The chef is praised for his artistry and passion in crafting flavorful meals, with attention to presentation. Service is consistently described as friendly and attentive, with knowledgeable staff making excellent drinks, including highly recommended espresso martinis. While most appetizers receive high marks, some entrees may be overly seasoned for certain tastes. Overall, diners appreciate the intimate vibe and plan to return.
Key Features
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Kristin Richard
Quiet and cozy. Perfect spot for a date night. Food was absolutely amazing, very tasty. We had the Portuguese poutine which was amazing. I had the chicken saltimbocca and my fiance had the Mozambique scallops. Reasonable pricing and so flavorful. Definitely can tell the chef cooks his food with perfection and as a work of art. Our waitress made really good drinks and was super attentive and friendly. We will def return!
gabymocha99
This is an EXTRAORDINARY place! The atmosphere is so cozy. The Servers are so inviting, caring, attentive, & kind. The Chef—Chef Gui is a TRUE ARTIST with the food he makes. It may sound cliché, but I 1000% mean it when I say his dishes echo & radiate his passion for the cuisine arts 1000%. I have never had a bad meal here. The Filet Mignon is the best I have ever had as well. It is seasoned to perfection and the food pairings are like a match made in Heaven. If you are wondering where you should go for your next dinner, 222 is the place you should do! :) PS: Sorry I snuck a taste of the dessert you see in the photo I attached here. It was too tasty to wait haha!
Blacknwhiteaesthetics Official
We absolutely loved the service. The bartender/waitress was so friendly. She was attentive and made a very good espresso martini. It just tasted better than other ones I’ve had. You could tell she had the appropriate skills to tend to the table and a full bar at the same time and not be overbearing but also be attentive enough to know when you needed something and when you were ready for the check. She was sociable as well and made small talk with us. The appetizers were delicious, the entrees were a little too heavily seasoned for our liking (maybe too salty?) but still pretty good. You can tell the chef cared about presentation as mentioned in other reviews.
Stephanie Machado
I almost don't want to share my experience and keep this great spot a secret. The food and service were excellent. The atmosphere is cozy, but modern. The entire staff is friendly. The house made burrata brought us in and did not disappoint. We will be returning for date night in the future for sure.
Tom Small
Incredible restaurant, best in new Bedford. Friendly wait staff, Tara was great. Bar stocked deep with every liquor you've ever heard of. Best Caesar salad in new england.
Alex English
Small menu, but phenomenal food. Margarita flatbread was to die for. Clam chowder was excellent too. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were pleasant and easy to talk to. Drinks were made to perfection.
Karen Giorgianni
The charcuterie board was more than generous. My husband had the shrimp tacos which he raved about for days. I had the steak which was just slightly above average. The service was excellent!! We will definitely be back.
Tatyana
This place is cute. Stopped in on a Saturday night for drinks at the bar, service was attentive and great! Was disappointed they did not have a dessert menu, or cocktail menu.
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