Grill 23 & Bar Boston

Grill 23 & Bar sits at 161 Berkeley St, positioned a ten-minute walk from the boutiques of Newbury Street. It focuses on classic grills and seafood, maintaining a room that leans into a smart and elegant register. The venue holds a 2024 Wine Spectator Grand Award, a distinction that defines the depth of the cellar here.

The floor feels more substantial than the trend-driven bistros scattered across the surrounding blocks, favoring reliable precision over novelty. While others in the city experiment with stripped-back menus or frantic plating, this kitchen leans into the traditional weight of a steakhouse. That commitment to the expected makes it a better choice for a formal dinner than the lighter, more hurried venues closer to the Public Garden. You come here for the consistency of the grill and a list of bottles that is unmatched in the city.