AWARDS
2009–2004, 2000 Boston’s Best Steakhouse, The Improper Bostonian
2008-2006, 2002–1999 Best of Boston; Steakhouse, Boston Magazine
2008–2002 Best of—Award of Excellence The Wine Spectator
2008–2005 Award of Ultimate Distinction Wine Enthusiast Magazine
2007-2006 Best Steakhouse, Editorial Winner CitySearch
2007 Recommended "New" American Steakhouses The Wine Spectator
2007 Top 10 Steakhouses in America Playboy Magazine
2007–1996 Most Popular, Top Steakhouse, Top Service in Boston Zagat Survey
2007–2005 Top 10 Steakhouses AOL CityGuide – City’s Best
2007-2006 Best of New England, Best Steakhouse New England Travel & Life
2006 Top 10 Steakhouses in America Maxim Magazine
2006 Editor’s Pick – Best Steakhouse CitySearch
2006–1998 Award of Excellence Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRona)
2006 Best Steakhouse In Boston Boston's Weekly Dig
2003 Best of Boston Hall of Fame, Steakhouse Boston Magazine
2002 Top Ten Steakhouse in North America by John Mariani Town & Country
2001 Best of Boston, Sommelier Boston Magazine

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE
"Chef Jay Murray knew about Brandt Beef long before their cows became sacred to steakhouses (and a few high-end retailers) all over the country. Now that his relationship with the California ranching family is in its prime, he fills the meaty a la carte section of his entree roster exclusively with king-sized cuts—try the unctuous, dry-aged rib eye and the surprisingly flavorful bone-in filet—of their corn-fed beef. Of course, you could just come in for the knockout sides like organic truffle tots and mac ‘n’ cheese."
Improper Bostonian Magazine, Boston’s Best – Steakhouse, 2009

"...for a prime, dry-aged rib-eye with a power client (downstairs) or a significant other (upstairs), Grill 23 still rules the herd."
Boston Magazine, Best of Boston - Steakhouse, 2008


"The pleasures of tucking into a thick, char-grilled steak and taking slow sips of rich red wine are deliciously enhanced by the powerful ambiance at Grill 23."
New England Travel & Life, Best of New England - Steakhouse, 2007

"You could probably count on one finger the number of American steakhouses with a "flavor theorist" running the kitchen."
Playboy Magazine, 10 Best Steakhouses in America, 2007

"A steakhouse is only as good as its meat—which is Grill 23’s secret to success. Their beef comes from a small herd of purebred steer. That’s why their 16-ounce rib eye tastes like magic."
Maxim Magazine, 10 Best Steakhouses in America, 2006

"Any good steakhouse offers oversized hunks of beef, a clubby atmosphere, and expert, deferential service. A truly great one, like Grill 23, has all that plus a chef who prides himself on going beyond the perfect sirloin."
Boston Magazine, Best of Boston—Steakhouse, 2006

"Simply put, it’s the best place in the city to be a carnivore."
Improper Bostonian, Boston's Best—Steakhouse, 2006

"J is for Jay Murray's impeccable taste"
Where Magazine, 2006

"It's a most luxurious American experience.
Alison Arnett, The Boston Globe, 2005

"Grill 23 & Bar -- home to one of the finest and most diverse wine lists in the city."
Stephen Meuse, The Boston Globe, 2005

“Wine Director Alex DeWinter presides over a rock-solid 50-page wine list that includes about 850 selections from all quarters of the winemaking world. A three-pound Maine lobster ordered up to celebrate the first Red Sox World Series title in 86 years? With a bottle of Marc Aubert’s 2000 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast or Verget’s 2002 Les Enseignères Puligny-Montrachet, it would be hard to go wrong.”
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2005

“Grill 23 is one of the most attractive restaurants in Boston…The Caesar salad was creamy, salty and delicious. The 18-ounce bone-in Delmonico was fabulous, the meat tender, salty and nutty, while the Filet Mignon was buttery and rich, and the New York Sirloin was fantastic.”
Anthony Giglio, Boston Magazine, 2005

Top 25 Restaurants in Boston
”Who says steakhouses have to mean cookie-cutter dining? Grill 23–begs and compels us–to differ, with its gleaming and marbled interior educated and sharp service, international wine list, and beyond-the-staples menu. Sure, you can find a classic Filet au Poivre (succulent to its core) and a porterhouse that would make Fred Flintstone weep with joy. But alongside the usual suspects are welcome additions like truffled tater tots and sweet little endings such as sticky toffee pudding. Make no mistake: The favorite is back on top.”
Alexandra Hall, Boston Magazine, 2005

“Grill 23 is the most popular restaurant in Boston: It’s the place people ask about; it’s the place for the special night out; it’s the one cab drivers invariably suggest. Although there are several other highly rated steakhouses in Boston--Grill 23, now more than 20 years old, is king."
reviewed by Alison Arnett, The Boston Globe, 2004

“A killer wine list, impeccable service, and food that dares to rise above standard rib room fare. Do yourself a favor and book a table.”
Three & one half stars. reviewed by Mat Schaffer, The Boston Herald, 1999