Grill 23 & Bar

$$$$

4.6(2,058)

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Location & Hours

Address

161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 10:00 PM

Monday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Saturday5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Sunday5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(617) 542-2255

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About Grill 23 & Bar

Classy chophouse presenting surf 'n' turf classics & an ample wine selection in ornate rooms.

Price range: very expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 2,058 reviews

Recent Reviews

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King Bazkki

4 weeks ago

Grill 23 & Bar is an okay restaurant, but the food doesn’t quite justify the high prices. While I have to give credit where it's due—the steak was cooked to perfection—the sides fell short. The macaro...

Bryan Doyon

2 months ago

Excellent steaks and food in an upscale atmosphere. Everything was delicious and well prepared. This is a very expensive restaurant but has more reasonable dishes along with the pricey unique offering...

Legna Primera

4 months ago

The food at Grill 23 is undeniably good, but the experience didn’t live up to the expectations for a restaurant of this caliber and price point. Out of the six steaks we ordered, two had issues—one ar...

Kathie Faletra

a month ago

Have wanted to experience Grille 23 for decades!! Sadly, never made it until now!!! After reading reviews, I decided to sit at the lounge on the 2nd floor. I will say, I went solo, and my experience i...

chanda ellis

2 weeks ago

Celebrated my birthday dinner here last night. Gorgeous ambience. Fresh flowers on display around every corner. We sat in the upstairs lounge. It is decorated to give you a feel of being in someone’s ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience is generally positive, with many customers enjoying the food quality, although some find aspects lacking for the price point. It is often viewed as a destination for special occasions.

Customer Favorites

Steaks (especially filets and ribeye) are frequently praised, along with the 1,000 layer potato and thumbelina carrots. The coconut cake is a signature dessert that receives mixed feedback.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant ambiance is often described as upscale and gorgeous, particularly in the upstairs lounge, with some finding it reminiscent of a holiday home. Service quality appears inconsistent, with some reporting excellent service and others experiencing attentiveness issues and order errors. The main dining room can be loud when busy.

Value & Quality

While food quality is generally rated highly, especially the steaks, some customers feel the high prices aren't always justified by the sides or overall experience. The menu offers both expensive and more reasonably priced dishes.

Areas for Improvement

Inconsistencies in steak preparation (temperature) and side dish quality (macaroni, spinach) are noted. Improved attentiveness and accuracy in service are desired by some customers.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight both positive experiences with food and atmosphere, as well as criticisms regarding service inconsistencies and value for money. Noise levels can be a concern.