Stop by the best bar in
New Bedford, MA
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.
Experience
taste of new bedford
Our Story
Established here in the North End of New Bedford in 2011, we have a mediterranean cuisine with a mix of Portuguese, Spanish and American cuisine. Top shelf is where you can have a family dinner, catch a game with your friends, start your night or even end your night when there is entertainment. Our Goal is from the founder Robert J Afonso grew up in the restaurant business tried to create a little something for everyone whether it be a dish or cocktail. The concept our house is your house these four walls we have created a community atmosphere where everyone knows everyone and we take pride in our community we try to help as many organizations we can.
Our
Popular Dishes
SHRIMP MOZAMBIQUE
Sautéed shrimp in spicy saffron sauce with shrimp, topped with cubed potatoes & banana peppers.
$16.00
Top Shelf Steak
Flat Iron steak grilled and topped with one egg, red pepper, and our own chef’s gravy.
$22.00
Bourbon Tips
Bourbon marinated steak tips cooked to your liking served with choice of two sides.
$24.00
GRILLED SALMON
Have it “As Is” or top it off with cajun spices (blackened), Mango Salsa, Almond Crusted or Honey Glaze.
$18.00
Our
Menu
weekly specials
Blackend Shrimp Nachos
$16.00
Our crispy warm nachos topped cajun spiced shrimp with cilantro, onions, jalapenos, sliced avocado and queso
Seafood Chimichanga
$19.99
Shrimp, scallops, and lobster sauteed with onions and peppers with queso wrapped in flour tortila pressed and topped with a cheese sauce served with fries.
Short Ribs Ravioli
$17.00
Short rib hand stuffed ravioli in a creamy mushroom sauce with celery and carrots sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Braised Lamb Shank
$20.00
Braised lamb shank slow cooked with carrots and potatoes served with au jus and rice
main menu
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
$21.00
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with our own homemade stuffing
Chicken Marsala
$22.00
Chicken sauteed with mushrooms and Marsala wine
Portuguese Steak
$24.00
Sirloin Steak topped with 2 eggs and Portuguese red peppers
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
$14.00
Grilled chicken with buffalo sauce topped with our house shredded cheese blend served with a side of blue cheese
catering & take-out
Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Half $65 / Full $130
Mac and Cheese lovers, you will love this dish with buffalo chicken, and full of a variety of cheeses.
Chicken Mozambique
Half $73 / Full $145
Cooked chicken breast in a spicy saffron sauce.
Cacoila
Half $65 / Full $120
A traditional Portuguese dish of marinated pork butt often cooked with lots of spices.
Pork & Little Neck & Shrimp
Half $65 / Full $130
A Portuguese classic of marinated pork meat, with little necks, cubed roasted potatoes, and we add in the shrimp.
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Thursday's for 2
Dinner specials are available from 5:00 pm – close Choice of one appetizer, two entrees and one bottle of wine or pitcher of sangria or beer $45.
Cannot be combined with our Seize the Deal promo
APPETIZER
Mozzarella Sticks
Calamari
Goat Cheese with Garlic Bread
Potato Skins
Chicken Strips or Chicken Wings
ENTREE
Baked Haddock
Bifana Plate
Top Shelf Steak Cacoila Plate
Fish and Chip
Choice of Two Sides
Chicken Mozambique with Cube Fries
Chicken Alfredo with Pasta
WINE /BEVERAGE
Choice of house Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Red Sangria or White Sangria, add a flavor for $2, Draft Beer.
Address
1825 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02746
Kitchen hours
Sun - Thurs 11:30am - 9:00pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesdays - Closed
bar hours
Sun - Thurs 11:30am - 12:00am
Fri-Sat 11:30am - 2:00am
Reservation
(774) 202-2071
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