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Christmas dinner with my adult children after flying in from out of town. Stunned by the level of service, food quality and overall superb hospitality on such a busy evening. True pros. Best octopus, calamari and bolognese we’ve had in such a long time. Wine service was perfection. Santiago, our server, the best. Highly recommend

Starting last, the desserts were some of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Overall very good experience - large menu both food and alcohol. Cocktail was very good. The sushi was very fresh and flavorful. King crab legs were large and delicious. Loved our steaks and all perfect temperatures. Mushrooms, creamed corn and brussel sprouts were all great.

HANDS DOWN THE BEST STEAKHOUSE IN BOCA RATON, & NEWLY REMODELED We walked in to a Newly Remodeled Abe & Louie's. From the Booths to the Private Rooms, everything looks brand new. Amazing Job. This is our 12th year celebrating Christmas Dinner at Abe & Louie's and it gets better every year. We were greeted at the door and walked right to our table that we sit at every time we eat here. It's amazing how they always make this happen. We started with a round of drinks, Lavender Lemon Drop Martini, Aperol Spritz & Spicy Tequila Lemonade. All made exactly the way we like. For appetizers we had the Tomato Salad, Bacon Wrapped Scallops & Thick Cut Bacon. Entrees were New York Strip, 12oz Filet Mignon, Veal Parmesan, Pappardelle with Crabmeat & Halibut Dijonaise. All so wonderfully prepared and meat temperatures spot on. For Dessert we had Cheesecake & Butterscotch Bread Pudding, and the Best Espresso Martinis I've ever had. We all can't wait to go back. Thank you Abe & Louie's for a Wonderful Christmas Dinner.

Been enjoying Trattoria for over 24 years. It's still the best in Boca.

Everything was relaxed and enjoyable. The 4 of us ordered a lot of veggie side dishes as apps. The roasted carrots, and the heirloom tomato salad plus hummus and naan were all delicious. One of us ordered the turkey burger and loved it,. 2 ordered the beef burgers and enjoyed them. I ordered the caser salad, with light dressing and was only moderately impressed…but honestly, it’s basically the Romaine’s fault…it just wasn’t doing the trick when not slathered in dressing and croutons/ cheese. I kept it healthy and was underwhelmed as a result. The waiter was an amiable fellow, service was pretty fast, and drinks were enjoyed by all who ordered them. Dining outside in great evening weather is and was great. We will definitely go back….and this was not our first time there, either.