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Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA

Grill 23 & Bar

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4.7
4.7
8929 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
19:00
Booked 117 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!

Private dining

What 8,929 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 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.
8,929 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Maastricht2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waanzinnige wijnkaart, fantastisch gegeten, geweldige beleving.

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  2. Becky

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience overall. It was pretty packed/high energy when we walked in but we were able to get a table upstairs that was quieter and had more privacy which was great. We got the ceasar to start which they split for us (love that) and it was soo good — perfect amount of dressing, yummy parm crisps, fresh lemon on the side. My bf got the dry aged ribeye and I got the prime NY, both med rare cooked to perfection (sadly didn’t take a pic after cutting and this pic doesn’t do them justice but trust me they were excellent). I’m a sucker for asparagus and montreal steak seasoning so had to get that and the mash, both delicious and great serving sizes. We will be back soon!!

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  3. Michelle

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris was our server and was very knowledgeable in the area of wine. He taught us quite a few things and helped us understand more about the aging process etc. All the staff were kind and caring. Food was amazing. The vibe was fancy and was a great date night out!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much. We are all go glad you had a wonderful night and we look forward to seeing you again. Matthew Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  4. Julie

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a last minute reservation and were pleasantly surprised! Great cocktails, great food and amazing service! Garrett was outstanding! Very attentive and personable! Thank you Garrett!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for such a great review. We, too, share you feelings about Garrett and will happy to share your note with him. We do look forward to your return!

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  5. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, amazing service. Just an incredible experience.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much. We are glad you had a good time and look forward to seeing you again!

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  6. Joaquin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was the nicest experience. Only thing was I went with my girlfriend trying to have a bit of a romantic date and in the downstairs dining room the noise was too much, we were kind of shouting to each other. However, I’ve been upstairs and the ambience was incredible, next time I’ll specify. Overall, I totally recommend going!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much! You are correct, our first floor can get lively. We will try to have you on the second floor tomorrow night, it might be the atmosphere you prefer. Matt Harrington General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  7. Brian VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much. We hope to see you soon.

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  8. Bob

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much! We hope to see you soon!

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  9. Mark VIP

    Greater Boston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best in Boston! Service is outstanding. Food was perfect! If you don’t dine at Grill 23 you will miss an outstanding experience!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much. We are glad you had a good time and will share this with the team!

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  10. Crystal

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 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 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great review! We hope to see you again 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 8929 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
19:00
Booked 117 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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