Grill 23 & Bar

"Boston steakhouse Grill 23 & Bar is an unofficial landmark of the city. It is a grand marker of old-school fine dining, from the sweeping multi-story dining room to the uniformed servers bustling between hundreds of tables cloaked in white tablecloths. Peruse the sandwich-board-sized menu, get any one of the dry-aged steaks (of course), and round the meal out with classics like the taleggio creamed spinach, the sautéed mushrooms, and the signature Grill 23 tots, crispy little rounds of fried potato drizzled in truffle oil. The restaurant maintains a storied wine program, too, with over 1,900 bottles in its award-winning collection." - Eater Staff

"Back Bay institution Grill 23 has been doing the steakhouse thing for 40 years, and prides itself on maintaining a remarkably deep wine list. Go with friends, get some apps — a classic wedge salad, some crab cakes — and maybe a 32-ounce porterhouse to share. For those who aren’t into red meat, Grill 23 has a variety of chicken, fish, and vegetarian options." - Erika Adams, Terrence Doyle

"A Boston institution known for its celebrated lunch menu during the holidays, featuring dishes like steak frites and a New England lobster roll." - Hannah Selinger

"The swanky Boston steakhouse will be serving a Grill 23 Turkey Dinner — complete with lemon thyme roasted turkey breast, confit thigh stuffing, butternut purée, mushroom gravy, and cranberry chutney — for $48 on the holiday. Reservations are available here." - Erika Adams

"There’s just something about steakhouses, and Grill 23 hits all those ephemeral notes. Try to grab a seat at the bar to unwind with a glass of wine and the restaurant’s renowned coconut cake with coconut dulce de leche. The perennial favorite is an excellent finish to dinner, or enjoyed alone." - Celina Colby, Tanya Edwards, Rachel Leah Blumenthal