The primal, popular charms of the skillfully grilled hunk of marbled beef are evidenced by the fact that Boston has at least 15 luxury steakhouses. But some are better than others. We favor local ownership, prime—and only prime—beef from boutique sources, the range to offer both costly dry-aged cuts and budget steak-frites, and a mountain of wines. That culls most of the chaff, leaving this clubby, venerable Back Bay institution alone atop the dais.
Grill 23 & Bar
161 Berkeley St., Boston • (617) 542-2255
grill23.com
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2015 Winner: Grill 23 & Bar
There aren’t many ways to transcend the cliches of the luxury steakhouse, but this clubby, handsome, locally owned Back Bay institution does so with a better class of boutique prime beef…...
- 161 Berkeley St., Boston
- (617) 542-2255
- grill23.com
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2016 Winner: Grill 23 & Bar
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- 161 Berkeley St., Boston
- (617) 542-2255
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2017 Winner: Grill 23 & Bar
After more than 30 years, this Back Ba y steakhouse is still the top chop shop in town, in no small part thanks to careful sourcing...
- 161 Berkeley St., Boston
- (617) 542-2255
- grill23.com
