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Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA

Grill 23 & Bar

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4.7
4.7
8961 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
20:00
Booked 124 times today
Experiences are available.

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 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

  • Mother's Day

    11 May 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a meal of indulgence! We're opening our doors early to bring you a special Mother's Brunch from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, followed by our regular dinner service from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Enjoy our full à la carte menu, along with exclusive brunch specials crafted just for the occasion. Reservations are recommended — we look forward to celebrating with you!
    Mother's Day photo

Private dining

What 8,961 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 offers an "always a great experience" with "food cooked to perfection" and "amazing service." Known for its exceptional steaks and extensive wine list, the restaurant provides a lively atmosphere, although it can be "a bit loud." Standout dishes include the "Kobe cap steak" and the "coconut cake."
8,961 Reviews
  1. Jeff VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and excellent food! Would go back in a heartbeat. Get the truffle oil tater tots—you will be glad you did.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded today
    Thank you very much. We hope to see you soon!

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  2. Brother-Jude

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a fantastic place to eat! My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening, thanks to the wonderful service, delicious food, and the exceptional valet team.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you very much. What a terrific review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Audrey VIP

    Los Angeles32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are at the bar upstairs. We had the oysters, meatloaf, Oro Salmon, asparagus and huge baked potato. It was delicious. The best martini’s! The wine list was the size of a telephone book. It was great experience.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you very much! We hope to see you again, soon!

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  4. Sharon VIP

    Columbus28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor and ambiance are perfection for a traditional steakhouse and a beautiful night out. We both agreed it was among the best steaks we have ever eaten. Service is as superb. The only drawback is the noise level. It is quite loud in there (I think because of the acoustics with the second floor).
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed your night with us. I do know that the restaurant can get quite lively. Let us know the next time you are coming in and we will try to get you seated in a quieter spot. Thanks!

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  5. Alex

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bon, mais assez cher. Excellent service et carte des vins avec un nombre de choix illimité. Superbe expérience avec le ribeye que nous nous sommes séparés à deux. Le seul hic était la sauce au poivre qui goûtait l’eau, mais sinon tout le reste était succulent!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires. Nous sommes tous si heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre soirée avec nous. Nous espérons vous avoir à nouveau comme invités bientôt. Matthew Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  6. Jessica VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Copper was a fantastic server! He helped make our evening memorable! His suggestions were spot on. The ambiance and food were incredible! Can’t wait to revisit ! The drinks were also out of this world’
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you very much! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Nicole

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our wedding dinner here with our family and had an amazing experience- well taken care of and one of the best steaks I’ve had

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  8. Dejan VIP

    Greater Boston76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great quality food and very nice service. I will keep returning to Grill 23 as I've been for last 10+ years.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded on 30 April 2025
    Thank you very much. What a great review. We hope to see you again soon

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  9. Fallon VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately our experience was ruined by having to wait 15-20 minutes to use the bathroom because I was waiting for who I assume is the hostess or another young girl working at the restaurant. She was changing and getting ready and spraying the bathroom with perfume during a busy night at prime business hours. Seems super unprofessional if you ask me and it ruined the dining experience as since I was waiting my entire meal was then cold by the time I was able to return to my table. Really unfortunate as it ruined my evening with my date and my experience at a restaurant I was really looking forward to dining at.

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  10. Philip

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best steakhouse in Boston. Get the dry aged ribeye and coconut cake.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded on 29 April 2025
    Thank you very much. We're all glad you had a good time and look forward to the next visit. See you 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 4.7 stars by 8961 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 booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 124 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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