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Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA

Grill 23 & Bar

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4.8 (9039)
$50 and over
Steak
161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 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 9,039 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.
9,039 Reviews
  1. CatherineP VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a professional restaurant. Definitely old world service. Thank you for a great Boston experience!

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    Miami - Dade1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Service was excellent as well. Will definitely be back

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  3. DIANA

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael was our server and he was outstanding!!! Food was amazing. Grille 23 never disappoints!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded on June 11, 2024
    Great to hear! Thank you Diana. We hope to see you again soon. Nick Heilmann GM

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  4. robby VIP

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was restaurant week but the steak was tough and way too salty as were the frites. Carpaccio and dessert were excellent. Very disappointing.

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  5. Danielle VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall probably wouldn’t go back. I felt like we were being treated differently because we were in our mid 20s and not millionaires. I’ve never felt that way at a restaurant before. I just felt like the wait staff were so much more attentive to other people because they got expensive stuff on the menu. Plus the steak wasn’t that good, wasn’t really medium rare like requested and lacking seasoning.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience. Great steaks and wonderful drinks. We will be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a birthday for dear friend. Had a wonderful time. Chris is a fantastic waiter and brought a beautiful slice of coconut cake to celebrate. Thank you Chris. See you all again soon!

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  8. Kate VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, wait staff was incredibly attentive!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded on June 18, 2024
    Thanks Kate, We are lucky to have such a great team! Nick Heilmann GM.

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  9. NickM

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the filet mignon rare. It was perfectly cooked. We also decided to order a bottle of wine. The Somali ( Tori) recommended the perfect wine. The wine was so good I went out and bought 4 bottles the next day to have on hand. I would definitely recommend grill 23 to anyone looking for an amazing dinning experience.

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  10. Deeniebeenie69

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best steakhouses in Boston! Wonderful feeling as soon as we walked in the door. We were greeted warmly was immediately made aware that they check ahead to see who their clientele will be for the evening. Our server was warm, friendly, attentive, yet not overbearing. She made wonderful suggestions and went out of her way to make sure my daughter's dietary needs were met. Food was delicious with everything cooked to perfection. It's very clear why this restaurant continues to thrive after so many years.

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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 9039 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Back Bay

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 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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