A bacon burger wrap is a pretty good introduction to 22 West: familiar comfort food, generously built, and substantial enough to stand in for a full meal. The broad tap-and-grill menu moves easily from crisp wings and fried pickles with dipping sauce to chicken parm, meatloaf, shrimp tacos, pizza and brunch plates.
This is a large, polished restaurant built for more than one kind of outing. A couple can settle into a booth, friends can claim a table for lunch, a game-day crowd can gather around the bar, and a larger family or team can find room without turning dinner into a logistical exercise.
The mood is lively and friendly rather than hushed. On a regular meal, that means a comfortable backdrop for drinks and conversation; during bingo, a big game or a full-scale gathering, the volume can climb along with the energy.
A Menu With Plenty of Directions
The useful thing about a menu this wide is that nobody has to negotiate too hard. Burgers, wraps, sandwiches, tacos, salads, wings and pizzas cover the casual staples, while chicken parm, meatloaf and a crispy buffalo-chicken mac and cheese skillet provide the heavier, fork-and-knife side of the operation.
The bacon burger wrap has developed a following, including among diners stopping in over the holidays. It has the appeal of a burger order without the usual bun-and-plate routine, a messy-in-the-right-way lunch that suits the relaxed atmosphere.
Named choices such as the Retro Burger, Bridge Crew Burger and Retro Hot Dogs give the burger-and-dog portion of the menu some character. The Bridge Crew Burger comes with crispy fries, a straightforward pairing that needs no further explanation.
Sandwich-minded diners can go in another direction with a turkey club, turkey sandwich, eggplant sandwich or cheesesteak. A Caesar salad offers a lighter lane, though the menu is not shy about richer possibilities.
Pizza, Tacos and the Plates Worth Sharing
Pizza is not an afterthought here. The barbecue chicken pizza and hot-honey pepperoni pizza both bring more personality than a plain cheese pie, and they make sense for a table where everyone wants to sample a little of everything.
The crispy buffalo-chicken mac and cheese skillet belongs to the same shareable, comfort-food universe. It is the sort of order that can make a table pause for a few minutes before returning to the rest of the conversation.
Shrimp tacos have been a repeated bright spot, while the wings are notably crisp. Add fried pickles at the start, and a casual meal can turn into a fairly complete spread before the main courses arrive.
Chicken and waffles also has a place on the menu, and it holds up well in a mixed-order meal alongside wings, cheesesteak and salad. For lunch, the waffle sandwich is another especially appealing option, bringing a little brunch spirit into the middle of the day.
From Draft Beer to a Smoked Old Fashioned
The drink list is broad enough to match the food rather than simply trail behind it. Draft beer is a major part of the offering, with cider on tap as well as cocktails and specialty drinks for diners who would rather skip the pint glass.
A Down East cider combining peach, mango and pear adds a fruit-forward option to the taps. On the cocktail side, a smoked old fashioned takes a more classic route, while the Sundown daiquiri gives the list a brighter, more playful note.
Cappuccino is available, too, which is a welcome small detail after a large lunch, during brunch, or when dessert does not sound necessary. The drink menu can be opened by QR code, while cocktails also appear on the regular menu.
Built for the Game and the Gathering
Multiple televisions around the dining room can carry major sporting events, giving 22 West a natural game-watching role. You can keep an eye on the score without committing to the intensity of a dedicated sports bar.
The seating arrangement gives groups options: standard indoor tables, booths, bar seats, counter seating and a private dining room. That range matters when one visit is a quick burger and beer and the next is a birthday dinner, holiday meal or post-game gathering.
Large parties have been handled with prompt, hot food, including a 15-person youth hockey group. The kitchen's ability to send out a substantial round of orders without leaving the table waiting is an important practical virtue in a place that regularly hosts groups.
Private Space for Brunch and Celebrations
For a more organized event, 22 West has areas beyond the main dining room. The garage and porch bar areas have been used for a baby shower, providing extra room and a setup that can be separated from the main bar by glass doors.
That event setup included a good variety of brunch food in plentiful quantities, a useful sign for hosts who do not want guests circling a sparse buffet. The restaurant has also accommodated birthday meals, holiday gatherings and other group celebrations.
Anyone planning around a food allergy should confirm current arrangements directly with the restaurant. A nut-free event experience has been noted, but allergy policies and accommodations are worth checking afresh before making plans.
The Easy Logistics
A free parking lot with ample space removes one of the more annoying parts of meeting a group for dinner. Reservations are available, and the restaurant's size can also make a more spontaneous meal workable when the room is not at peak capacity.
Noise is variable by design. An ordinary visit can be moderately busy and conversational, while bingo, sports viewing and larger celebrations bring a more animated room. Pick the occasion that suits your appetite for commotion, then order accordingly.