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Grill 23 & Bar

Name: Grill 23 & Bar
Address: 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA, 02116, US
Price range: $$$$

Steakhouse•Boston•$$$$

Grill 23 & Bar is one of the best steakhouse restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Grill 23 & Bar has occupied its Back Bay address long enough to become part of Boston's civic furniture — the high-ceilinged, dark-wood room where the city's deal-making and milestone dinners have reliably landed for decades. The setting is deliberately formal: white tablecloths, a wine list that serious collectors reportedly treat as a destination in itself, and a room that draws suits to the bar on weekday evenings. The newer chophouses that have opened around it are, by most accounts, still measuring themselves against what Grill 23 established. The kitchen's reputation rests on dry-aged beef handled with evident discipline. The dry-aged ribeye and the filet mignon are the menu's centerpieces, and what distinguishes Grill 23 from more casual competition is the reported commitment to in-house aging and careful sourcing — the kind of investment that shows in the quality of the cut rather than in tableside theatre. The sides operate in a classic register: the creamed spinach is a longstanding fixture, and the lobster mac represents the richer, Boston-inflected end of the steakhouse canon. Diners consistently pair these two alongside whichever cut they've chosen, and that combination appears to be the canonical order for good reason. This is a room built for occasions that justify the cheque — a formal dinner, a negotiation worth closing properly, a celebration that calls for a dressed table rather than a counter seat. Reserve well ahead and expect, and plan for, a deliberately paced multi-course evening rather than a quick turn. Begin at the bar with a martini if the timing allows. When ordering, anchor the meal on a dry-aged cut, and let the creamed spinach and lobster mac do the work the sides here are known for.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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wine bar cocktail date night

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date night and wine bar

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Splurge territory

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Boston · 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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Splurge territory

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9.2 from 2,430 reviews

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Boston | 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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Signature dishes at Grill 23 & Bar

Dry-aged ribeye

Filet mignon

Creamed spinach

Lobster mac

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What makes Grill 23 & Bar worth the move

Grill 23 & Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry-aged ribeye and Filet mignon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,430 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 2,430 Google reviews

Best for

date night and wine bar

Style

Steakhouse in Boston

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Splurge territory

Best for

wine bar cocktail date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 2,430 reviews

Price point: $$$$

Popular dishes: Dry-aged ribeye, Filet mignon, Creamed spinach

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For now, Grill 23 & Bar holds a 9.2 rating across 2,430 Google reviews.

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Address: 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Price: $$$$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (2,430 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Boston

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What cuisine does Grill 23 & Bar serve?

Grill 23 & Bar is a Steakhouse restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Grill 23 & Bar has occupied its Back Bay address long enough to become part of Boston's civic furniture — the high-ceilinged, dark-wood room where the city's deal-making and milestone dinners have reliably landed for decades.

What is Grill 23 & Bar best for?

Grill 23 & Bar is best for wine bar, cocktail, date night. Grill 23 & Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry-aged ribeye and Filet mignon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,430 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Grill 23 & Bar?

Grill 23 & Bar is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,430 reviews

What should I order at Grill 23 & Bar?

Start with Dry-aged ribeye, Filet mignon, Creamed spinach and Lobster mac. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Grill 23 & Bar worth visiting?

Grill 23 & Bar holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,430 reviews. Grill 23 & Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry-aged ribeye and Filet mignon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,430 Google reviews.

Where is Grill 23 & Bar located?

Grill 23 & Bar is located at 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Grill 23 & Bar good for a date night?

Yes — Grill 23 & Bar is tagged for date night dining. Grill 23 & Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Dry-aged ribeye and Filet mignon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,430 Google reviews.

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