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Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA

Grill 23 & Bar

4.8
4.8
8673 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 183 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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.<br />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

What 8,673 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Steak

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston

    Steak

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grill 23 & Bar is Boston's premier steakhouse offering "the best steak dinner in town" with an impressive wine list. Guests rave about "exceptional service" and a "lively and elegant atmosphere." It's the go-to spot for special occasions, and while it may be pricey, it's "worth every penny" for a memorable experience.

8,673 Reviews
  1. Gail

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grill 23 has been here for decades, and they deserve to be. The wait staff is the best, food delicious and it is very comfortable. A neighborhood gem. One can tell that everybody is having a good time.

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  2. Leslie

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grill 23 was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Starting off with the host, who wished us a happy anniversary to our server, Misty, who was down to earth, funny, nice, and phenomenal at her job. The food was exceptional, from the carpaccio to the lobster mac & cheese, to the filet and the NY strip, to the chocolate cake. This was our first time visiting but definitely will not be our last.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Leslie! We look forward to your return. Nick Heilmann GM.

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  3. Jacqueline

    Greater Boston

    69 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I regularly eat here and it’s great but tonight was a rather difficult and disappointing experience. The two of us were sat at a two top with a light dividing us. I had asked for a different table as I felt like I was dining with strangers at our table. I was told there was none, The people next to us were incredibly loud and it was hard to hear. The food was excellent, however, the server was never any to be found. We finished our bottle of wine and told her we were going to decide what to drink next. 25 minutes later we found another nearby waiter who went to go looking for our waitress. When she came back she never apologized, she just said “you didn’t want anything” we told her we did and we’re deciding but now after waiting 25 minutes we were all set. She never asked us if we wanted coffee or dessert and just assumed we wanted the check. Confused by the whole night we decided to leave and have a drink at the bar instead.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Good Afternoon Jacqueline, I am very sorry to hear this. We usually get stellar marks on service, so this is concerning. If you have a moment to call me, I would really appreciate it: 617.542.2255 Many thanks, Nick Heilmann GM

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  4. Kate

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful place to celebrate my husband’s 50th. The food and service was amazing.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Kate, We will pass on the compliments to the team. Nick Heilmann GM

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  5. David

    Greater Boston

    78 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I wasn’t feeling well so this may cloud my review but it was difficult with the 45 minute wait for our table when we had reserved well in advance. I had tried to delay the reservation from 6:45 PM to 7:00 PM, but there was nothing available, but then we waited 45 minutes anyway. Good food and they gave us a nice table though.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Sorry to hear about the wait David, It was a very busy evening. Please feel free to make your next reservation directly with me so we can assure everything goes perfectly. Nick Heilmann GM.

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  6. Olga

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the dinner very much! It was a last moment reservation for my husband’s birthday and we were very much pleased with the choice. Very atmospheric and buzzy place, excellent food and attentive and warm service!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Many thanks Olga, We'll be sharing your comments with the team today. Nick Heilmann GM

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  7. Noah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar downstairs, and Zach was exceptional! Had great food recommendations and was very attentive and a great conversationalist! Awesome experience and will definitely come back.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks Noah! We look forward to your next visit. Nick Heilmann GM.

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  8. David

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic birthday celebration meal - great meal and great service in a beautiful restaurant
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks David! We hope to see you again soon. Nick Heilmann GM.

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  9. jess

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  10. gabby

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall ok for what you pay. Very loud, sides came out cold.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Gabby, We appreciate the feedback. I am so sorry to hear about the sides not being hot. Please be assured we will take it up with the Chef team. 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 8673 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 p.m.
Booked 183 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grill 23 & Bar

161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stuart Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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