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Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA

Grill 23 & Bar

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4.7
4.7
8922 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
19:00
Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

  • Easter Sunday

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter Sunday with Us! We're opening our doors early to bring you a special Easter Brunch from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, followed by our regular dinner service from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy our full à la carte menu, along with exclusive Easter brunch specials crafted just for the occasion. Reservations are recommended — we look forward to celebrating with you!

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What 8,922 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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Steak

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grill 23 & Bar is a Boston steakhouse staple, lauded for its "phenomenal steaks" and "outstanding service." Diners praise the "beautiful atmosphere" and extensive wine list. While it can be noisy, special occasions are memorable, with attentive staff ensuring a "wonderful dining experience." Reservations recommended.
8,922 Reviews
  1. Brian VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, enviornment, and atmosphere. Not cheep - but most steakhouses these days are not bargains. Another memorable dinner here - thank you for aligning great food with creating wonderful memories.

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  2. Bob

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Best quality food and drinks, great wine list and fantastic service!

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  3. Crystal

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress and waiter were amazing. We had the beet salad and calamari for our appetizers, and many of us had steaks for dinner, and it was delicious. Great service, great food, and a great vibe.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Paige

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Genuinely best dirty martini I’ve had! Our server was truly accommodating and very kind. I would definitely go back
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks!

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  5. John

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding all around, steaks were phenomenal, ambience was amazing, a great dinner
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you very much for your review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. EVAN VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding, drinks terrific and service by our waiter Chris was second to none!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much. We all share your appreciation for Chris. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  7. Thierry

    Montreal1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, very noisy, average+ service. Wine price are astronomical though…but if you search hard enough the long wine list, you can indeed find very good wine for acceptable price. Overall good diner but a bit overpriced for the perceived value…

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  8. Jakub VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak tartare no longer on menu. The foie gras was… well let’s just say steak houses shouldn’t be doing foie gras (and yes not sure why I ordered it knowing that). But even the steaks were below their usual quality. Overall I will just chalk it up to an “off” night at Grill 23 which is usually excellent.

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  9. Karen VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Birthday celebration; delicious shrimp cocktail; filet and mashed potatoes also delicious Dessert of crème brûlée decorated beautifully and also delicious; service was great!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much! We are glad the birthday dinner was special, and we hope to see you again!

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  10. Kathy

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a wonderful dining experience. The service is outstanding, and the food is always delicious. The menu has many options. I had their tuna, which was amazing. The rest of our guests had steak; all were very happy with their selections. The side dishes are also good. Our server was very knowledgeable when asked about the food and serving sizes. Extensive wine selections.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Kathy for such a wonderful review. We are very happy that you had such a good experience with us. We will share this with Misty, and I am sure that she will be delighted as well. We hope to see you again soon! Matt Harrington Senior Assistant General Manager

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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 4.7 stars by 8922 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Grill 23 & Bar

161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stuart Street
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • 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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