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Grill 23 & Bar has been Back Bay's independent steakhouse since 1983, when Ken Himmel, then developing Copley Place, opened a classic steak-and-seafood dining room in the old Salada Tea Building on Berkeley Street. It is still run by the Himmel family's Himmel Hospitality Group, and its wine program of more than 2,600 selections holds a Wine Spectator Grand Award.

It suits the dinners Boston books a steakhouse for: client entertaining, milestone birthdays and anniversaries, and serious wine drinkers who want a long list and sommeliers to steer it. The restaurant is at the corner of Berkeley and Stuart Streets and serves dinner every night.

Steaks and seafood

Brandt Beef, a family-owned California ranch, has been the primary steak supplier for more than two decades. The menu runs from a filet mignon, a prime New York strip and a Dry Aged Prime New York to a 100-day aged prime ribeye, a 45-day dry-aged porterhouse, American Kobe and Japanese A5 Wagyu, plus the 32-ounce Stone Axe Australian Wagyu tomahawk meant for sharing, with the Shellfish Sampler, local oysters, lobster bisque and steamed lobster on the seafood side. Executive chef Ryan Marcoux, who joined the group in 2020, leads the kitchen, and general manager Matt Harrington, with Himmel Hospitality for more than 13 years, runs the dining room.

The wine list and the bar

Beverage director Paul Lee, an Advanced Sommelier, oversees the list, and Brahm Callahan, the group's Corporate Executive Beverage Director, is a Master Sommelier. The bar was rebuilt in March 2014 and is a separate option from the dining room for a steak and a glass of wine.

Dessert

Pastry chef Stacey Cassie makes the house signatures, from warm cornbread muffins to the coconut cake the menu calls famous.

Private dining

A second floor added over the years holds eight private dining spaces, from The Alcove for 10 guests to the Full Suite for 140, used for business dinners, celebrations and weddings.

Sources: Grill 23 & Bar, about, menus, contact, private dining. Checked September 27, 2026.

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161 Berkeley Street
Boston, 02116

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About Grill 23 & Bar

Quick answer: Grill 23 & Bar is a restaurant at 161 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116. Back Bay's independent steakhouse since 1983, in the Salada Tea Building: Brandt beef, dry-aged steaks and a Grand Award wine list.

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Grill 23 & Bar has been Back Bay's independent steakhouse since 1983, when Ken Himmel, then developing Copley Place, opened a classic steak-and-seafood dining room in the old Salada Tea Building on Berkeley Street. It is still run by the Himmel family's Himmel Hospitality Group, and its wine program of more than 2,600 selections holds a Wine Spectator Grand Award.

It suits the dinners Boston books a steakhouse for: client entertaining, milestone birthdays and anniversaries, and serious wine drinkers who want a long list and sommeliers to steer it. The restaurant is at the corner of Berkeley and Stuart Streets and serves dinner every night.

Steaks and seafood

Brandt Beef, a family-owned California ranch, has been the primary steak supplier for more than two decades. The menu runs from a filet mignon, a prime New York strip and a Dry Aged Prime New York to a 100-day aged prime ribeye, a 45-day dry-aged porterhouse, American Kobe and Japanese A5 Wagyu, plus the 32-ounce Stone Axe Australian Wagyu tomahawk meant for sharing, with the Shellfish Sampler, local oysters, lobster bisque and steamed lobster on the seafood side. Executive chef Ryan Marcoux, who joined the group in 2020, leads the kitchen, and general manager Matt Harrington, with Himmel Hospitality for more than 13 years, runs the dining room.

The wine list and the bar

Beverage director Paul Lee, an Advanced Sommelier, oversees the list, and Brahm Callahan, the group's Corporate Executive Beverage Director, is a Master Sommelier. The bar was rebuilt in March 2014 and is a separate option from the dining room for a steak and a glass of wine.

Dessert

Pastry chef Stacey Cassie makes the house signatures, from warm cornbread muffins to the coconut cake the menu calls famous.

Private dining

A second floor added over the years holds eight private dining spaces, from The Alcove for 10 guests to the Full Suite for 140, used for business dinners, celebrations and weddings.

Sources: Grill 23 & Bar, about, menus, contact, private dining. Checked September 27, 2026.

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Amenities at Grill 23 & Bar

  • Eight private dining spaces (10 to 140 guests)
  • Full bar
  • Raw bar
  • Cigar service
  • Delivery and pickup ordering
  • Butcher shop
  • Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Grill 23 open in Boston?
Grill 23 & Bar opened in 1983. Ken Himmel, who was developing Copley Place at the time, opened it in the old Salada Tea Building on Berkeley Street, and it has been independently owned ever since as part of the Himmel family's Himmel Hospitality Group.
What is the dress code for Grill 23 in Boston?
Grill 23 does not publish a formal dress code on its website. It is a classic upscale steakhouse dining room in Back Bay; if you are unsure what fits your occasion, call the restaurant at (617) 542-2255.
What are the opening hours?
Dinner is served seven nights a week: Monday to Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Holiday hours differ, so check the website before you go.
How do I make a reservation?
Book through OpenTable, which the restaurant's own website links, or call (617) 542-2255. The restaurant does not take reservations by email.
What steaks are on the menu?
The dinner menu is built around Brandt Beef, the restaurant's primary steak supplier for more than two decades. Current cuts include a 10-ounce filet mignon ($84), a 14-ounce prime New York ($79), a dry-aged prime New York ($92), an 18-ounce 100-day aged prime ribeye ($98), a 32-ounce 45-day dry-aged prime porterhouse ($147), a 10-ounce American Kobe cap steak ($145), Japanese A5 Wagyu striploin ($180) and a 32-ounce Stone Axe Australian Wagyu tomahawk ($325). Prices are from the restaurant's published menu and can change.
How big is the wine list?
The wine program holds more than 2,600 selections and has held Wine Spectator's Grand Award since 2017, an honor the restaurant notes goes to fewer than 100 restaurants in the world. Beverage Director Paul Lee, an Advanced Sommelier, leads the program, with Master Sommelier Brahm Callahan as the group's Corporate Executive Beverage Director.
Can Grill 23 host a private event?
Yes. A second floor holds eight private dining suites, from The Alcove for 10 guests to the Full Suite for 140, with room for business dinners, celebrations and weddings. Contact the private events team through the website's private dining page or call (617) 542-2255.
Where is Grill 23 & Bar?
At 161 Berkeley Street, at the corner of Stuart Street, in Boston's Back Bay, MA 02116.
Does Grill 23 offer delivery?
Yes. The restaurant's website links an online ordering page for delivery and pickup, and its steaks are also sold through its butcher shop for cooking at home.
Is Grill 23 a chain?
No. It has been independently owned since 1983 and is part of Himmel Hospitality Group, the Himmel family's Boston restaurant company. There is one Grill 23, in Back Bay.

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