Abe & Louie's
9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/boston12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Abe & Louie's, and one diner says its chocolate cake is among the best they've had. A few commenters push back: one says it has declined from its peak, another calls it overrated, and a diner found the steak lacked a crust.
Address
Abe & Louie's, 793 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chocolate cake, Pork chop Florentine
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/Barr_cudas in r/boston · Jul 2026taste
Posts a photo of a pork chop Florentine here as a favorite meal.
- Recommendsu/Weekly_Ad_6959 in r/boston · Dec 2025taste
Loves the place and calls its chocolate cake among the finest they've eaten; celebrated a personal milestone there.
- Caveatu/itsonlyastrongbuzz in r/boston · Aug 2026
Says Abe & Louie's peaked long ago and has declined since.
- Recommendsu/Professional-Act7509 in r/boston · Aug 2026
Suggests Abe & Louie's as a pick.
- Recommendsu/ClydetotheRescue in r/boston · Aug 2026
Feels Abe & Louie's was wrongly left off this list and likes it more than Moo and Grill.
- Caveatu/Maga_eats_dick in r/boston · Aug 2026
Calls Abe & Louie's insanely overrated.
- Caveatu/swong32 in r/boston · Sep 2025taste
Found it underwhelming; the steak lacked a crust, and they could beat it at home.
- Recommendsu/Relax83 in r/boston · Aug 2026
Believes Abe & Louie's is the sole competitor that truly matches Grill 23.
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- Recommendsu/myrealnameisdj in r/boston · Aug 2026
Had a great experience there a couple years back.
- Recommendsu/Vodka-Sauce-24 in r/boston · Aug 2026
Insists Abe & Louie's must be on any list.
- Recommendsu/SmokeThursday in r/boston · Oct 2024
Says they've enjoyed Abe & Louie's.
- Recommendsu/PlaguesAngel in r/boston · Aug 2024
Calls Abe & Louise's a solid, safe pick.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.