Grill 23 & Bar

Name: Grill 23 & Bar
Address: 161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 542-2255
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

8622 Reviews

$50 and over

Steak

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2 people

15 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 144 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

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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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(617) 542-2255
Website
http://www.grill23.com/
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

Location
161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
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.<br />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

Popular dishes

Shrimp CocktailUS$30.00
Local OystersUS$28.00
Shellfish SamplerUS$95.00
shrimp, oysters, lobster, crab cocktail, salmon tartare
Jumbo Lump Crab SaladUS$31.00
cucumber vinaigrette, avocado, spring onion
Tuna TartareUS$30.00
chili kewpie, avocado, cucumber, black garlic, crispy vermicelli
Lobster TailUS$32.00
CaviarUS$0.00
rotating selection, traditional accompaniments
- MKTUS$0.00

Appetizers

Caesar SaladUS$20.00
romaine, white anchovy, parmesan crouton
Greek SaladUS$19.00
cucumber, cherry tomato, kalamata olive, feta, herb vinaigrette
Wedge SaladUS$24.00
blue cheese ranch, backyard farms tomatoes, north country bacon, shallots, fourme d'ambert cheese
French Onion SoupUS$16.00
sweet onions, gruyere
Crab CakesUS$28.00
calabrian chili aioli, grilled lemon
Fried Calamari Fra DiavoloUS$24.00
cherry peppers, pickled fennel
American Kobe Steak TartareUS$27.00
salt and vinegar chips, quail egg, lamb's lettuce
Lobster BisqueUS$25.00
sherry crème fraîche, chives

Entree

Atlantic HalibutUS$55.00
crispy new potatoes, tomato salad, horseradish & red pepper purée
Barbecue Spiced SalmonUS$46.00
tomato sofrito, grilled asparagus
Prime MeatloafUS$38.00
spinach, mashed potatoes, burgundy jus
Roasted Heritage ChickenUS$41.00
sweet corn & chorizo risotto, arugula pistou
Steak FritesUS$40.00
8 ounce prime bavette, parmesan frites, béarnaise

A la Carte

100 Day Aged Prime RibeyeUS$90.00
- 18ozUS$90.00
Dry Aged Prime New YorkUS$92.00
- 14ozUS$92.00
American Kobe Cap SteakUS$116.00
- 10ozUS$116.00
Striploin Grade A5 WagyuUS$170.00
- 6ozUS$170.00
Prime PorterhouseUS$147.00
- 32ozUS$147.00
Filet MignonUS$69.00
- 10ozUS$69.00
Prime New YorkUS$76.00
- 14ozUS$76.00
Dry Aged TomahawkUS$184.00
- 32ozUS$184.00
Swordfish TogarashiUS$55.00
- 10ozUS$55.00
Yellowfin TunaUS$57.00
pistachio, grapefruit, basil
Steamed LobsterUS$76.00
- 2lbUS$76.00

Additions

Truffle ButterUS$9.00
BéarnaiseUS$7.00
Au PoivreUS$7.00
Brandy Peppercorn Cream
Grill 23 Steak SauceUS$6.00
Horseradish CremaUS$6.00
Hudson Valley Foie GrasUS$22.00
Lobster TailUS$32.00
Grilled ShrimpUS$30.00
Oscar StyleUS$32.00
asparagus, lump crab, béarnaise

Sides

Roasted AsparagusUS$17.00
garlic aioli, montreal spice
Sautéed MushroomsUS$20.00
roasted garlic, herbs, madeira
Mac N' CheeseUS$19.00
vermont cheddar
- LobsterUS$34.00
Taleggio Creamed SpinachUS$17.00
pancetta crumbs
Grill 23 TotsUS$19.00
truffle oil
Crispy Hash BrownUS$21.00
sea salt, chives
Sautéed SpinachUS$16.00
garlic, olive oil
Mashed PotatoesUS$17.00
sour cream, black pepper
Baked PotatoUS$19.00
bacon crumble, sour cream cheddar cheese sauce, chives

What 8,622 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

Noise • Moderate

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Greater Boston
Steak
Boston
Great for fine wines
Boston
Steak
Boston
Most Booked

Review summary

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Grill 23 & Bar is Boston's premier steakhouse, celebrated for its exceptional steaks, "unforgettable" dry-aged ribeye, and "impeccable" service. With a lively atmosphere and elegant decor, it's perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny" for a memorable dining experience.

8,622 Reviews

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Ashley
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food impeccable! Our waiter was on point and very helpful…everything he recommended was top notch! Highly recommend!! Ambiance is beautiful as well
Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Ashley! We look forward to your next visit. Nick Heilmann GM.
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Nicholas
Greater Boston
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional ! I had guests visiting from out of town. There exact words “ best meal ever “ and per usual the staff was outstanding and the manager came over and introduced herself…very nice touch
Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
Thanks a million Nicholas! We are so glad your visit was a success. Nick Heilmann GM.
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Dennis
Greater Boston
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was superb. Great team who took care of us. The food was uneven. Calamari was hot but nothing exceptional in terms of crunch or flavor. The Wagyu beef preparation had changed since last we were there and while buttery, the taste was not exceptional. The steak was exceptional, perfectly prepared. The tuna steak was exquisite. The tator tots, yes tator tots were amazing. I think it was a perfect bit of mash potatoe that was fried. Really delicious. My friend had a mocktail and was so yummy she had two. Overall excellent service with some less than stellar food.
Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Dennis, Your points on food are noted. We will discuss and adjust. Cheers, Nick Heilmann GM.
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Justin
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My parents had a great 40th anniversary there today. Thank you!
Grill 23 & BarResponded 1 day ago
Thanks Justin, Congratulations to your parents! 40 years is quite something. We are so glad you had a good celebration with us. Nick Heilmann GM.
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burt
Amarillo
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Everything is great. Just a very loud restaurant!!
Grill 23 & BarResponded 2 days ago
Thank you Burt, Feel free to request a quieter table on your next visit. Cheers, Nick Heilmann GM.
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JohnWFarrell
Greater Boston
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and drinks. The sides and desserts are superb.
Grill 23 & BarResponded 2 days ago
Thank you John, We look forward to your next visit. Nick Heilmann GM.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Steak came out too rare. Server never came back to check. Took a long time for server to come take our order originally.. we asked for a couple minutes not 20.
Grill 23 & BarResponded 2 days ago
Good Afternoon, So sorry to hear this! Clearly not our usual standard. If you have a moment to provide more detail, I would appreciate it. Any day after 1pm: 617.542.2255. Many thanks, Nick Heilmann GM.
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Terry
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was exceptional! Food was great. Definitely recommend.
Grill 23 & BarResponded 4 days ago
Thank you very much for the review. We will share this with Michael!
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Jeff
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining experience. food was spectacular. The steaks were top notch. Appetizers also equally delicious. Service was impeccable. Overall, amazing experience. We definitely recommend and likely would come back in the future.
Grill 23 & BarResponded 6 days ago
Thank you very much! We are so glad you had a good time and look forward to seeing you in the future!
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Martina
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Filetto e patate ottime e servizio molto cordiale. Locale un po’ rumoroso ma bellissimo
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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 8622 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 144 times today

Order delivery or takeout

161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross Street
Stuart Street
Area
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.grill23.com/
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

Grill 23 & Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Prime Porterhouse

Steak Frites

Wagyu

StriploinUS$56.00

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUS$30.00

Local OystersUS$28.00

Shellfish SamplerUS$95.00

Jumbo Lump Crab SaladUS$31.00

Tuna TartareUS$30.00

Lobster TailUS$32.00

CaviarUS$0.00

Appetizers

Caesar SaladUS$20.00

Greek SaladUS$19.00

Wedge SaladUS$24.00

French Onion SoupUS$16.00

Crab CakesUS$28.00

Fried Calamari Fra DiavoloUS$24.00

American Kobe Steak TartareUS$27.00

Lobster BisqueUS$25.00

Entree

Atlantic HalibutUS$55.00

Barbecue Spiced SalmonUS$46.00

Prime MeatloafUS$38.00

Roasted Heritage ChickenUS$41.00

Steak FritesUS$40.00

A la Carte

100 Day Aged Prime RibeyeUS$90.00

Dry Aged Prime New YorkUS$92.00

American Kobe Cap SteakUS$116.00

Striploin Grade A5 WagyuUS$170.00

Prime PorterhouseUS$147.00

Filet MignonUS$69.00

Prime New YorkUS$76.00

Dry Aged TomahawkUS$184.00

Swordfish TogarashiUS$55.00

Yellowfin TunaUS$57.00

Steamed LobsterUS$76.00

Additions

Truffle ButterUS$9.00

BéarnaiseUS$7.00

Au PoivreUS$7.00

Grill 23 Steak SauceUS$6.00

Horseradish CremaUS$6.00

Hudson Valley Foie GrasUS$22.00

Lobster TailUS$32.00

Grilled ShrimpUS$30.00

Oscar StyleUS$32.00

Sides

Roasted AsparagusUS$17.00

Sautéed MushroomsUS$20.00

Mac N' CheeseUS$19.00

Taleggio Creamed SpinachUS$17.00

Grill 23 TotsUS$19.00

Crispy Hash BrownUS$21.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$16.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$17.00

Baked PotatoUS$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Grill 23 & Bar restaurant rated?

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