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Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA

Grill 23 & Bar

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4.8 (9033)
$50 and over
Steak
161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 121 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 40 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Marcoux
  • Catering
    For Private Dining Information, please contact us at (617) 542-2255, or email us at lpoitras@grill23.com
  • Private party facilities
    Grill 23 & Bar offers private dining for any occasion; business meetings, luncheons, dinners, celebrations and wedding. We have 6 distinct private rooms, including our Private Dining Suite that can accommodate up to 140 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Sales Manager: (617) 896-1049
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Stuart Street
  • Parking details
    In addition to street parking, we offer valet parking for $30 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    Green Line, Arlington T stop.Orange Line, Back Bay Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 9,033 people are saying

Grill 23 & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Steak

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Steak

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grill 23 & Bar offers an "extraordinary" dining experience with "fantastic" service and "phenomenal" steaks. Patrons rave about the "amazing" coconut cake and extensive wine list. While the atmosphere can be lively, it adds to the vibrant setting. The attentive staff and delicious menu make it a top choice for special occasions.
9,033 Reviews
  1. Holly

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great experience overall. I was drawn to Grill 23 based on the pictures and videos I've been seeing all over social media of the frosty martinis. Reserved a table for my bday. Everyone was so nice. Even the valet attendant welcomed us. The food was good but the drinks were the star of the show! I would go back. A great spot for a special occasion.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded today
    Thank you, Holly! We're glad you came in and look forward to seeing you again! Matt Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  2. Stacy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food was delicious. We started out with the heirloom tomato salad. We also had the potato and caviar appetizer and it was amazing. Steaks were cooked perfectly and the corn side was fresh and light. A sommelier helped us pick out a wine and it is our new favorite.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded today
    Thank you, Stacy! What a terrific review! We are so pleased that you had a great time, and look forward to seeing you again. Matt Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  3. Kevin

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Filet mignon was cooked perfectly and was delicious as was the lobster bisque. However the appetizers were below par. Service previously has been good but on this night was seriously lacking. Never asked anyone what the wanted to drink and instead just served everyone from the champagne bottle one guest had ordered. After letting the server know we didn’t all want champagne he proceeded to do the same thing with the red wine. It was very odd, never had a server not ask each guest what they wanted to drink - everyone had to stop him from pouring the wine and request their cocktail.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded today
    Thank you for the review, Kevin. I'm glad you enjoyed your steak, but sorry that the service was off. We will review this with the team, as it appears we need some improvement. Thanks again for reaching out. The next time you come in, please reach out to me in advance. Matt Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  4. Jeffery VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly exceptional service in all ways - service, food, beverage. The 6oz Wagyu is out of this world. Only word to describe the overall experience is “extraordinary”!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you very much for both the wonderful review, as well as your note about Chris. We pride ourselves in having a very hospitable staff, and we work hard to ensure that. Chris is excellent, and we are all very happy that he added to your enjoyment. We hope to see you soon! Matt Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  5. Kobe

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Experience. Sonny was fantastic. Will definitely be back.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much! We're looking forward to seeing you again!

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  6. Becca VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    delicious as always, great service and accommodated my parents request for a quieter spot
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much. We're glad everyone had such a good time

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  7. Mattheus

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartenders and hosts make it with coming back for sure!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review and the notes! We love having you in, and hope to see you soon! Happy Birthday! Matt Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

    1 person found this helpful

  8. David

    St. Louis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great place to dine and for sure will be returning
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you very much!

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  9. julien VIP

    Montreal / Quebec8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ryan gave the best service! Probably one of the best ribeye we ever had, thank you!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you very much for the review. We hope to see you again!

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  10. Nicholas

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant with even better staff! Food is phenomenal, I’d recommend a steak and truffle tader tots for sure!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you very much. It sounds like you had a great night with us, and we hope to do it again soon!

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FAQs

Grill 23 & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 542-2255.

Grill 23 & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 9033 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 121 times today
Google Map for Grill 23 & Bar

161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stuart Street
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    In addition to street parking, we offer valet parking for $30 per vehicle.
  • Public transit
    Green Line, Arlington T stop.Orange Line, Back Bay Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Marcoux
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Private Dining Information, please contact us at (617) 542-2255, or email us at lpoitras@grill23.com
  • Private party facilities
    Grill 23 & Bar offers private dining for any occasion; business meetings, luncheons, dinners, celebrations and wedding. We have 6 distinct private rooms, including our Private Dining Suite that can accommodate up to 140 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Sales Manager: (617) 896-1049
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