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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 285 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Grill 23 Sommelier Series: Syrahs with Tori

    $600.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    Oct 27, 2026 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us Tuesday, October 27th, for an exclusive Syrah dinner at Grill 23 & Bar. Sommelier Tori Testa will lead you through four courses and a tour of the world's great Syrahs, each hand-selected from our Wine Spectator Grand Award–winning cellar. Executive Chef Ryan Marcoux presents a seasonal menu crafted to match every pour. View the full menu at Grill23.com.
    Grill 23 Sommelier Series: Syrahs with Tori Photo

Private dining

Offers

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

    1 - 14 people

    Dec 31, 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!

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

    1 - 14 people

    Nov 26, 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
(9829)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grill 23 & Bar in Boston delivers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing taste" and "outstanding service." Known for its perfectly cooked steaks and delightful cocktails, it offers a vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff. Highlights include the "best crab cakes" and a remarkable wine selection, making it a "favorite place" for special occasions.
9,829 Reviews
  1. Gigi Gold

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great waiter, Sunny who was very attentive perfect place for an outstanding meal
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank You, Gigi! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  2. Shant Gold

    Greater Boston72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were incredible as always. Caviar and oysters were fresh. Kobe cap steak was overly salted which took away from the experience of the Kobe itself.

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  3. Kai

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Honeymoon Dinner at Grill 23 & Bar! My wife and I visited Grill 23 & Bar on our first night in Boston to celebrate our honeymoon, and it was such a memorable experience. We ordered the 100-day dry-aged Prime Ribeye, and it was fantastic—perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. The asparagus and fries were delicious too, and the cocktails were excellent. The restaurant had an elegant, romantic atmosphere, with the warm buzz of conversation and the energy of a special night out. To make the evening even more memorable, we were surprised with champagne for our honeymoon. It was such a thoughtful gesture. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to our honeymoon in Boston. Thank you, Grill 23 & Bar, for a wonderful evening. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend for a special occasion or anyone looking for an excellent steakhouse! ❤️🥂
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You, Kai! We can't wait to welcome you back! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  4. Jack Gold

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated 45 minutes late to original reservation, if we did not continue to check-in on our table, likely would have been even longer since they had no idea who was who waiting to be seated.

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  5. Lauren

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Great martinis and steak. Ask for Troy! Best service.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank You, Lauren! Glad to hear you had a great time with Troy, he's an absolutely excellent member of our team! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  6. Gary

    Detroit30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal with my family. And Chris did an excellent job of taking care of us.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank You, Gary! Happy to hear Chris helped show you and your family a wonderful evening! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  7. Lisa

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service dropped off and could have been better. Took forever to clear, forgot a drink.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank You, Lisa! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  8. Michel

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall always a great dinner experience. Martinis are my favorites in MA
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank You, Michel! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  9. Erich

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steakhouse with some seafood options. I did the surf and turf and it was outstanding. Our server, Kat was friendly and attentive. The carrots are worth getting. The wine selection is very nice as well.
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank You, Erich! Love to hear you had a great experience with Kat! Best, Garret E. Sievert Assistant General Manager Grill 23 & Bar

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  10. Tom Gold

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    World class streaks but all of their food is great! Professional team that makes you feel welcome throught dinner. I eat here every time I come to Boston!!
    Grill 23 & BarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank You, Tom! Looking forward to welcoming you back next time you're in town! 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Back Bay

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A photo of Grill 23 & Bar restaurant

Grill 23 & Bar

4.7
$50 and over
Steak
Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 285 times today
Experiences are available.
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