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Grill 23 & Bar

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

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Grill 23 & Bar

4.7
$50 and over
Steak
Back Bay

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 190 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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 40 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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2026

From the OpenTable editors: This Back Bay fixture is going strong four decades on and still sets the standard for steakhouse dining. The 100-day aged prime rib eye is the reason most people walk through the door, and the oxtail bolognese makes a compelling case for returning. A bone-dry, very icy martini is the move before dinner. Or choose from Wine Spectator-recognized list with 2,500 bottles. The room matches the menu’s scale. There’s marble columns and a grand staircase connecting two floors of dining and bar space. Don’t leave without the restaurant’s famous coconut cake.

Executive chef: Ryan Marcoux

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
  • 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—including business meetings, luncheons, dinners, celebrations, and weddings. Choose from six distinct private rooms, including our spacious Private Dining Suite, which can accommodate up to 140 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Sales Manager: (617) 896-1060
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Stuart Street
  • Parking Details
    In addition to street parking, we offer valet parking for $30 per vehicle.
  • Public transport
    Green Line, Arlington T stop.Orange Line, Back Bay Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Holiday Lunch at Grill 23 & Bar

    1 - 14 people

    8 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
    Sun - Sat - 9:45 am - 3:00 pm
    Celebrate the season with our special Holiday Lunch hours, available December 8–11, 15–18, and 21–23. Enjoy selections from our à la carte menu along with festive additions like our Lobster Roll and the Grill 23 Burger. We’ll be open from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM. Reservations are encouraged

  • New Year's Eve Dinner at Grill 23 & Bar

    1 - 14 people

    31 Dec 2026 only
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening at Grill 23 & Bar. Join us for an elegant dinner featuring premium steaks, live music, and a festive atmosphere that’s perfect for celebrating with loved ones or friends!

  • Thanksgiving at Grill 23 & Bar

    1 - 14 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving with us! Enjoy a festive Turkey Dinner featuring turkey roulade, sweet potato purée, porcini & cipollini jus, and Apple Cheesecake, alongside our à la carte menu. We’ll be open from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Reservations are encouraged

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Grill 23 & Bar.

4.7

4.7
(9837)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Steak

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grill 23 & Bar offers "always a great dinner experience" with "excellent service" and a lively atmosphere. Known for its "fantastic steaks," and "amazing cocktails," it's a favorite for special occasions. Though noise levels can be high, the attentive staff ensures an "outstanding meal" and memorable dining experience.
9,837 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and our waiter Gino was superb! Pleasant, professional and proactive!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is outstanding as you'd expect for the prices of a top tier restaurant. But the din from all the customers in the huge open lower level is so loud you cannot hold a conversation. And the wait to be served is just on the wrong side of acceptable. Really they are a victim of their own success. There is seating upstairs where we have been in the past which is a better setup.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank You for your review! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  3. Sabrina Gold

    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Started off with the caviar potato, 10/10 and the Foie gras, 10/10. We ordered the Prime Ribeye and Swordfish. The steak was cooked perfectly. Sides were the sweet potato, creamed spinach and carrots. The sweet potato was massive and the other two sides are easily shareable. Could have split just one side, maybe two. Martini was a 10/10. Our server Bernardo was outstanding and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank You, Sabrina! Happy to hear Bernardo helped make your anniversary so special! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  4. Lisa

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around! Valet was incredible and so was the manager! Attention by our waiter, Michael, was superb and the rest of the staff as well! Meals were delicious xx we will be back xo
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank You, Lisa! Glad to hear you had an excellent time with us! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  5. sean

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They charge you $6.00 for the steak sauce..... at a steak place!!!! Very overpriced to begin with! Rest of dinner was fine. We have been going there for over 30 years ..... A5 too expensive!!!

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  6. Christina

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such an amazing experience here celebrating our anniversary! The food was incredible, but honestly the service is what really made the night! Our server was fantastic! He had a great personality and was so helpful when we were trying to decide between certain dishes. We asked for his recommendations a few times and he definitely steered us in the right direction! One thing that really stood out was how attentive he was to my boyfriend’s nut allergy. After we mentioned it, he made a point to let us know whether each dish we ordered contained nuts, without us even having to ask. It was such a small thing that made a huge difference and really put us at ease. I had mentioned it was our anniversary when making the reservation, not really thinking anything of it, but we were wished a happy anniversary when we arrived and even had a little anniversary message written in chocolate on our dessert. Such a nice touch! And speaking of dessert, our server had recommended something that I originally wanted, but we ended up choosing something else. Well, we should have listened to him! 😂 He went out of his way to make sure we got to try his recommendation too, and it was SO good! I really wish I remembered our server’s name because he deserves the recognition. Between the amazing food, the attention to detail, and the wonderful service, they really made our anniversary dinner special. We will definitely be back!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank You, Christina! We're so happy to hear that we helped make your anniversary dinner extra special! Looking forward to having you join us year after year! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  7. Matthew

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very mediocre for the price point and it was so loud. It was good, but not the fine dining experience I expected.

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  8. Allison

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mac was absolutely wonderful. He made this fine dining experience one to never forget. Tori, part of the management team was so great she stopped by made sure everything was going well and showed exceptional professionalism.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 7 days ago
    Thank You, Allison! We're glad to hear you had a great time with both Mac and Tori! Two excellent members of our team indeed! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  9. Deepak Gold

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making our 1st dinner with a new member of our family so special!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 7 days ago
    Thank You for joining us, Deepak! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  10. Dave

    Greater Boston35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grill 23 does a fantastic job making everyone feel welcome and provides amazing service, cocktails, and cuisine. Thank you!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 7 days ago
    Thank You, Dave! We love hearing review like yours! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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—including business meetings, luncheons, dinners, celebrations, and weddings. Choose from six distinct private rooms, including our spacious Private Dining Suite, which can accommodate up to 140 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Sales Manager: (617) 896-1060
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Stuart Street
  • Parking Details
    In addition to street parking, we offer valet parking for $30 per vehicle.
  • Public transport
    Green Line, Arlington T stop.Orange Line, Back Bay Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Grill 23 & Bar pours classic cocktails and martinis and offers a world-class wine list (2, 000+ bottles), a Wine Spectator Grand Award recipient.

Yes, families dine at Grill 23; one family with kids ages 9 and 7 said staff could provide kid-friendly options like pasta or chicken fingers, and other guests report visiting with children.

Grill 23 & Bar has its main dining room plus upstairs dining areas and private/banquet-style rooms, and there’s a lively bar, private parties are accepted.

Grill 23 & Bar feels like a classic, old‑school American steakhouse, high ceilings, rich mahogany and a polished fine‑dining setting, with an energetic, full dining room and quieter seating upstairs.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire; many guests also choose to dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

The Steak Frites is a standout at Grill 23, the menu lists an 8oz prime bavette with parmesan fries and béarnaise, and multiple guests single it out as a favorite.

Yes, Grill 23 & Bar accepts private parties, making it an option for hosted gatherings and special events.

Yes, Grill 23 & Bar is often chosen for special evenings: guests report anniversary and birthday celebrations, and the restaurant highlights outstanding service and a world-class wine list.

How FAQ content is generated

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  5. Back Bay

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Grill 23 & Bar

4.7
$50 and over
Steak
Back Bay

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 190 times today
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