Best steak in Boston

90 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts

Grill 23 in Back Bay is one of the most-named steakhouses in Boston, and the large majority of commenters who mention it recommend it. Several single out its dry-aged ribeye, and one praises its Kobe cap. Commenters who compare it with Mooo are split on which is better. Several describe it as a classic, formal steakhouse, and a couple find it stuffy. Criticism is limited: one commenter would not recommend it for a cast-iron-style crust because it grills its steaks, and some find it only alright or overrated.

Back Bay

81 people recommend, 17 warn against itvia r/boston

Mooo is among the most-named steakhouses in Boston, and the large majority of commenters who mention it recommend it; many name the original Beacon Hill location. Many praise its steak, with a number naming the wagyu, and others like its modern look. It is divisive: a number of commenters find it underwhelming, overrated or just like a chain steakhouse, some rank Grill 23 above it, and one would rather eat at Smith & Wollensky than at the Seaport branch. One commenter would skip it with a toddler.

Beacon Hill

39 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/boston

Most commenters recommend The Stockyard in Brighton, and several call it an old-school steakhouse. Many say the steak is good, naming the steak tips and prime rib, and one praises the beef tournedos. One describes it as neither a chain nor pretentious, with parking and a short walk from a train station, and one suggests its bar for drinkers. A couple caution that it will not rival the top steakhouses, a few find it a letdown, and one says it does not have the city's best ribeye.

Brighton

34 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts

Most commenters who weigh in recommend Abe & Louie's, and several rank its steak among the best in town. One finds it the most relaxed of the high-end steakhouses and another suggests it for a night out with friends. Several rank it behind Grill 23 or Mooo. The warnings are real: a couple of commenters call it overrated and one says it has declined, one found the steak underwhelming with no crust, and one relays secondhand that it was rough.

31 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/boston

Frank's Steakhouse in Cambridge is an old-school steakhouse that many commenters recommend, and several describe its old-time townie atmosphere. A couple praise the tomahawk steak, a couple praise the bread, and one likes the onion loaf, and one found the prime rib a pleasant surprise. Several commenters say it falls short of the top steakhouses, one finds the steak never very good, and one says it has been mediocre since the pandemic.

Cambridge

13 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts

People lean positive on The Capital Grille: a good number name it as a Boston steakhouse pick, one calls it the steadiest of the big steakhouse chains, and one who dined there for special occasions rates the food and service highly. One recommends the porcini ribeye and another ranks its steaks above Smith & Wollensky's. It is also divisive: two commenters feel the quality has slipped, one describing a recent ribeye as thin and an end cut, one dismisses it as just a chain, and one ranks an air-fryer steak above it.

12 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts

Many commenters recommend Ruth's Chris, and two praise the filet as excellent and amazing. One picks it for a perfect ribeye and another loves the happy-hour steak sandwich at the bar. Opinions are mixed: a couple call a past visit weak, one liked the filets and the building but had a poor experience, and one says it is not the top steakhouse in Boston. A couple note that it is a chain.

12 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/boston

Most commenters who weigh in recommend Ocean Prime in the Seaport, and a couple say the steak is good or excellent; one lists it among steakhouses with better steaks than Smith & Wollensky. One describes it as a seafood restaurant that also serves quality cuts. Not everyone agrees: a few commenters are negative, one had an underwhelming experience, and a couple rank Mooo well above it.

Seaport

11 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/boston

Many commenters recommend Smith & Wollensky for steak, and several single out the ribeye: one calls the wagyu version excellent, another the hanging ribeye the best overall, and another praises the tomahawk. It is divisive: a few warn against it, one finds the vibe poor though the filet was good, and a few rank it a step below the other picks.

9 people recommendvia r/boston

Many commenters recommend Boston Chops, and several call it a go-to or say they love it. One says its steak frites beat any other in the city, and another describes the Downtown Crossing location as a solid, more local choice than the national chains nearby. One more says a birthday steak dinner there was great. On the downside, one commenter would skip it with a toddler and one calls it good but not their top choice.

Downtown

9 people recommendvia r/boston

Bogie's Place, a small restaurant tucked inside JM Curley, is recommended by several diners in steakhouse threads, with a couple calling it excellent and a good fit for a special occasion. Commenters describe a small, intimate room with a speakeasy feel. One praises its steak, and one calls it a very unique steak experience while doubting it suits a seafood craving.

7 people recommendvia r/boston

Mastro's Steakhouse is named by several commenters among Boston's steakhouses, sometimes alongside Mooo and Grill 23. One who ate at the Seaport location ranks a steak there among their best in Boston, another calls it the best Seaport steakhouse, and one likes it on summer nights for the harbor views and people-watching. Others mention it without detail, so the Seaport details come from a few accounts.

Seaport

7 people recommendvia r/boston

Prima in Charlestown is recommended by several commenters for its steak: two name it as the better steak when asked to choose between two places, one calls the steak excellent, another calls its steak and pasta incredible, and one calls the experience phenomenal and would choose it over Ruth's Chris. A couple of commenters suggest it for date night, and one lists it among spots with better steaks than Smith & Wollensky.

Charlestown

6 people recommendvia r/boston

Seapoint in South Boston is recommended by a number of commenters for its steak tips, and a few compare them to those from the former Quiet Man Pub: two call the tips great, one adds that the meat quality is excellent, and one believes it uses the Quiet Man recipe. Two are less enthusiastic: a neighbor who likes the place says it is very good at its best but too often falls short, and another finds the tips close to the Quiet Man version but not the same.

South Boston

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts

Davio's is recommended by several commenters. One loved a past visit and one calls it a nice experience worth booking ahead for a celebration. For the Seaport location, one praises the glass walls, ocean view and stronger choice of steak sauces, and another suggests it for mixed groups where pasta and steak can both be ordered. Not everyone agrees: one calls it very good but says better options exist, and one strongly dislikes it.