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Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA

Grill 23 & Bar

4.8
4.8
8823 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 146 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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 30 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.

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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
    (617) 542-2255
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate love this Valentine's Day at Grill 23 and Bar! Indulge in our signature classics and specials crafted by Executive Chef Ryan Marcoux and Executive Pastry Chef Valerie Nin.

What 8,823 people are saying

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 a fantastic dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the steaks and vibrant atmosphere. Standout dishes like the 100-day aged ribeye and exceptional wine list make it a Boston favorite. Although some mention noise levels, the overall experience remains "top-notch."

8,823 Reviews
  1. Brad

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding meal with top notch services. Food was prepared exactly as ordered and the staff was there for our every need. The noise level was quite loud but we were still able to carry on a conversation. Overall, a delightful experience.

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  2. Kimberly

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow I was so excited for this dining experience and was not impressed at all, sadly. TWICE my plate was taken from me while I was in mid bite!! It was like a speed race for us to eat. Fastest $300 spent in under an hour. INSANE! I understand that the profit is in the turnover but if you tell us that we only have an hour to eat then I would definitely never have made a reservation but then at least I would know that covers can only be an hour. While the food was good I wasn't able to enjoy because my plate was removed as soon as the next dish was available. At least we got the sides to take home so I could enjoy them in a reasonable amount of time. And just a note for pricing. I've been to some of the best steak houses in the world and have never been charged for a sauce ever. While the sauce was good, I think it's crazy to be charged for one that you're already paying $100 for a steak! And the #chilledmartini? Yes it's cute and looks fun but sadly it's more water I was drinking than vodka. 3 martinis and barely a buzz....

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  3. Tiffany

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this was our first time finally trying grill 23. the place was awesome, and i totally understand the rave about this place. everything was delicious. the martini was divine. the 1,000 layer potato was delicate and melted in your mouth. the filet mignons were just so tender and juicy. the mashed potatoes were buttery heaven. then we washed it down with those cookies and milk wow just wow. conor (if i spelled that correctly) was our waiter and he was excellent, honest, and very funny. i also woke up to a $20 meal on us email from the restaurant just for dining with them. exceptional service. i cannot wait to come back this upcoming weekend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, atmosphere, service and all top notch. This is a memorable dining experience that is made especially rework because of the polished service. It is sophisticated, but not stuffy. Matt H. the manager and Billy our waiter were exceptional!

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  5. John

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service and food. First class! Great atmosphere.

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  6. Caleb

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks I have ever had. I would highly highly recommend this wonderful restaurant to anyone and everyone who loves an amazing steak
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Caleb! We look forward to your return. Nick Heilmann GM.

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  7. Keeley

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. They made my sisters birthday so special

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  8. Cathy

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We celebrated a birthday
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Cathy! Come and see us again soon. Nick Heilmann GM.

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  9. Joseph

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! Staff was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks Joseph! We hope to see you again soon. Nick Heilmann GM.

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  10. Vikas

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always terrific and the service was fantastic; the prices have climbed quite a bit, but it's a great destination for an important dinner, either for business purposes or for a family event! 
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Vikas, We hope to see you again soon. Nick Heilmann GM.

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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 8823 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 146 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (617) 542-2255
  • 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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