Grill 23
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Grill 23's bar receives specific recommendations for cocktails, martinis and wine, not just steakhouse meals. One patron singles out the martinis, another praises the wider bar programme, and a further suggestion pairs a bar seat with a burger and martini. There is dissent on the drinks: one commenter does not enjoy the martinis. A commenter suggests trying the upstairs bar when the lower bar is full.
Address
Grill 23 & Bar, 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails, Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Martinis, Cocktails, Wine selection
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/NYC_Zaddy in r/boston · May 2026taste
Recommends Grill 23 for martinis, citing big glasses and a choice of olives.
- Recommendsu/BigStan007 in r/boston · Jan 2024wait time
Recommends it; if the lower bar is packed, the upper bar usually has seating.
- Recommendsu/cedoublev in r/boston · Jun 2026variety
Says Grill 23's wine selection and bar program are excellent.
- Caveatu/boston_betch in r/boston · May 2026taste
Dislikes Grill 23's martinis and calls it an unpopular opinion.
- Recommendsu/BoobeesRtheBestBees in r/boston · Jan 2026taste
Praises its cocktails and says it's nearby.
- Recommendsu/Choice-Ad-9180 in r/boston · Jul 2026
Suggests taking a bar seat there and pairing a burger with a martini.
- Recommendsu/NoTamforLove in r/boston · Jan 2024
Suggests it as a nicer alternative, noting it has more than one bar area.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.