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Grill 23 & Bar

161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-5108
617-542-2255
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Ranked #130 of 2,664 restaurants in Boston
4.0 of 5 stars 341 Reviews
Travelers' Choice award winner Travelers' Choice® 2012 Winner Restaurants
Price range: $50 - $80
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Stuart Street
Description: Grill 23 & Bar has been Boston’s top Steak and Seafood Grill for over 25 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine, as well as New England's Best Steakhouse in New England Travel & Leisure Magazine. Always striving to offer our guests the best dining experience, Executive Chef Jay Murray delivers only the best all natural dry-aged prime beef to our customers. In addition to the A La Carte selections, Chef Murray creates an innovative and inventive weekly Signature Specials menu, which emphasizes the region’s freshest bounty. Grill 23 & Bar proudly offers a 900+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the recipient Wine Spectator’s Best of-Award of Excellence since 2002.
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Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Don't waste your time or money”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

We had heard great things about Grill 23 so we decided to go there for our anniversary. We were seated in the bar area near a family with 3 loud children and people all wearing bruins gear. Based on first impressions alone, I was not impressed. Hubby ordered the cap steak cooked medium rare and I ordered the filet mignon... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great Option for Boston”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Great place to go for the combination of fish or steak...great wine list and lovely environment. The waitstaff were very help but not pushy. One of my favorite spots in Boston.

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“Fresh great seafood”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 NEW via mobile

Great shrimp, fresh and tasty (you could taste the flavor of the sea, salty...). In addition charcuterie was top class....

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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39 reviews 39 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Great restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Excellent meat!! Good service at the private rooms... Five star experience! Very large portions. Delicious bread. At my private event we tried to wines: a pinot noir and a cabernet. Very good experience!!

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Springfield, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Pure perfection!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

A tremendous dining experience. The steak frites and beef tenderloin were superb. The service was impeccable. Yes, it is a bit noisy, but it's a really positive city energy.

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St Albans
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50 reviews 50 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Really good steak”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

We were a party of 5 and were extremely well looked after by our waiter. Spoiled for choice by the very enticing sounding steaks my neighbour and I did a deal. i had the ribeye on the bone, and he had the 100 day aged ribeye, and we did a bit of a swap. Mine was very tasty indeed, and... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
“Grill 23 is 30”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

We like the bar on the second floor. It's friendly and when you come by yourself, chat up the bartenders or watch TV. This is a steakhouse. We eat small. I have my own burrata which they describe as crispy eggplant with stewed tomatoes. The bartender calls it "our version of eggplant Parmesan." Which you could say it is except... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Traditional American steak restaurant”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

We'd read great reviews on this restaurant on both Trip Advisor and Zagats, but I think we were ultimately disappointed in the overall experience. Don't get me wrong - the service here is great and the food is really good, but it's a BIG restaurant on two levels and with that comes a very BIG noise level that makes it... More

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Montreal
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Lives up to reputation - excellent steak house !”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

While, I admit I was initially annoyed that I had to pack a dress and heels to go to this restaurant – by the end of the night I’m happy that I went here for dinner. I would definitely go back. What I liked: -The clam chowder was excellent – I guess we’re really in Boston! - well seasoned and... More

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Devonshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Best steak in a long time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

I had one of the best steaks I have ever had. The meal and the service were second too none. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals The cold seafood bucket we had at the bar was excellent too. Anyone wanting an "excellent" old fashioned steak should try Grill 23 & Bar. You will not be disappointed. It is expensive... More

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