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Top Shelf Bar & Grill - Steakhouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Top Shelf Bar & Grill

4.3 (608 reviews)

1825 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746

Bar & grill
American restaurant
Restaurant

About Top Shelf Bar & Grill - steak house in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Customer Review Summary

Top Shelf Bar & Grill is praised for its combination of great food, lively atmosphere, and exceptional service. The menu features a flavorful mix of Portuguese and American cuisine, offering options from hearty burgers to unique dishes. Service is a standout aspect, with particular mention of staff members Jackie, Nathan, and Josh, who provide friendly and attentive service. Guests appreciate the owner's personal involvement in ensuring a positive dining experience. Dishes like lobster, shrimp, and scallop mac and cheese, stuffed salmon, and empanadas are highlighted as delicious. Though some find the menu too extensive, the overall quality of food is high, exceeding expectations for typical bar fare. The atmosphere is enjoyable, making it a solid choice for pregame gatherings or casual dining. Many patrons express eagerness to return, citing it as one of their favorite dining experiences.

Key Features

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Trivia night

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Salad bar

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Outside food allowed

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
381
4
124
3
45
2
21
1
37
Based on 608 reviews

Katie Peirce

If you’re looking for a spot that combines great food, a lively atmosphere, and top-notch service, look no further than Top Shelf Sports Bar. This place strikes the perfect balance between classic sports bar energy and a flavorful mix of Portuguese and American cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty burger or want to try something a little different with a Portuguese twist, their menu has something for everyone. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the exceptional service. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, but Jackie in particular is a standout — she’s absolutely the best waitress you could ask for! Always on top of everything, with a smile that brightens the entire experience, Jackie makes you feel like you're at home. The owner’s personal touch also adds to the charm of the place. He’s always around, checking in with guests to ensure their experience is nothing short of excellent. It’s clear that he cares about both the food and the overall customer experience.

Tony Cabecinha

2 months ago

My first time here !!Beautiful place and a nice atmosphere!! Food was good and really nice service !!

Cindy Butrick

9 months ago

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!

patrick jordan

2 years ago

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

Annette Argueta

I’m super pleased with the services provided by all staff especially Jackie, Nathan and “Josh”. I am always excited and looking forward to my weekly visits. No place like Top Shelf!

Ollie Jay Spears (Ollie Jay Spears)

3 years ago

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…

scott cote

3 years ago

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!!

Elijah DeMedeiros

Service here is amazing. My server Jackie did an amazing job, 10/10 recommend to everyone!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Price Range

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