Boston's Best Steak 2008

A serious, superb steakhouse attracts high rollers and local celebs to the foot of Newbury St.

Reviews:

• “LOOKING FOR THE BEST SEVERES WITH THE BEST FOOD YOU CAN STARTED HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “Best Meal In Boston”
• “no value for your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$”
• “Exquisite steak and the BEST Calamari!!. the service is okay.”
• “Perfect steaks and wonderfull service”

Tips: For men, jackets aren’t required, but if you want to fit in, it’s best to wear your finest threads.

The Capital Grille or email The Capital Grille

Prime beef, a comfortable atmosphere and an extensive, user-friendly wine list are the signatures of this upscale steakhouse.

Reviews:

• “Don’t Go Even If It’s Free”
• “very attentive”
• “Average at best”
• “great service”
• “Lackluster service”

Tips: The wine list has 100 selections, all available by the glass. Wine flights—-three two-ounce glasses of different wines—-allow for experimentation. A reserve wine list has more than 80 selections available by the bottle.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar or email Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Italian steakhouse pleases the Back Bay’s high rollers with a classy atmosphere and high-end menu.

Reviews:

• “Consistantly Great Meal”
• “Best Italian in Boston”
• “overall excellent experience”
• “Great food, great atmoshere”
• “Overall, pretty good”

Tips: The nearby Theater District means area parking is at a premium; take advantage of discounted on-site underground parking or the restaurant’s valet service.

Davio’s or email Davio’s

Upscale country-club atmosphere plus world-class beef equals the city’s premier steakhouse experience.

Reviews:

• “They don’t know how to cook a steak!”
• “not bad food, good servic”
• “One of the best meals of my life!”
• “Overpriced and Loud”
• “Not a favorite”

Tips: Patrons looking to carry on a conversation should consider requesting a table in the small, quiet seating area upstairs.

Grill 23 & Bar

USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service and mammoth martinis.

Reviews:

• “From a true carnivore: Morton’s is very much over-rated”
• “Cajun Ribeye Steak”
• “YUM”
• “FAB”
• “Not just for steak lovers!”

Tips: Rare means rare: If you don’t want a cool, red center, move to medium.

Morton’s – The Steakhouse or email Morton’s – The Steakhouse

A decor as stylish as the well-dressed clientele meshes with an eclectic, international menu of contemporary cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Don’t know about Mondays”
• “Nice venue, menu was limited, subpar service”
• “Not good at all.”
• “nice decor, no service”
• “GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!”

Tips: While the dining area maintains a business-casual vibe, you’ll want to dust off your most stylish duds when visiting the lounge.

33 Restaurant and Lounge or email 33 Restaurant and Lounge

A serious, superb steakhouse in the suburbs.

Reviews:

• “maybe not”
• “The worst dinning experience of my life!”
• “Very Disappointing Special Occasion Dinner ! "
• “Fantastic!!!”
• “I was embarrassed!”

Tips: Valet parking is your only option, but it’s complimentary.

The Capital Grille or email The Capital Grille

Steakhouse staples and an appropriately upscale atmosphere in the Back Bay.

Reviews:

• “Great Filet!”
• “I wouldn’t”
• “Best restaurant in Boston”
• “Review reader – A returning customer.”
• “Never disappointed”

Tips: The upstairs lounge can be reserved for private parties on Sundays and Mondays.

Abe & Louie’s

Popular Brazilian restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat bounty to Cambridge gourmands.

Reviews:

• “For the price, you could get a nice dinner elsewhere.”
• “All you can eat, cramped seating and noisy”
• “Great Place”
• “If you know meat and flavor – GO SOMEWHERE ELSE…”
• “Bleh… "

Tips: After 5pm, there’s free parking in the Shell gas station lot down the street.

Midwest Grill or email Midwest Grill

National chain rustles up rib eyes, T-bones and fillets in a kid-friendly, Lone Star-inspired setting.

Reviews:

• “Not bad for a suburban steakhouse”
• “Not Bad for Franklin”
• “Good BEEF Charlie Brown.”

Tips: Longhorn is notably kid-friendly—after being given crayons and coloring sheets, youngsters can order off an exceptionally affordable kids’ menu.

Longhorn Steakhouse

One of Boston’s true destination restaurants continues to impress with an outstanding take on modern French cuisine.

Reviews:

• “WTF!!! Bad Review. Radius is awesome!”
• “I almost didn’t go out…”
• “Great spot for business dinners and lunches”
• “Outstanding.”
• “Huge dis-aapontment”

Tips: Bar patrons: Don’t skip the divine apple martini (made with hand-pressed Granny Smith apple juice) or a tasty, Southern-style mint julep.

Radius or email Radius

Texas—themed barbecue chain provides carnivores with a family-friendly spot for a hand-cut steak or rack of tender ribs.

Reviews:

• “Great Service and Food”
• “This place rules!”
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• “Amazing bread.”

Tips: On busy weekend nights, it’s wise to use the restaurant’s call-ahead seating option.

Texas Roadhouse

A rarity among the tourist traps in Quincy Market: Uniformly excellent American cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Not impressed”
• “The Best All Around Meal Experience in Town! "
• “BEWARE: They might kick you out if you don’t eat enough”
• “Lovely Chill Post”
• “Nice vibe”

Tips: Diners parking underneath the restaurant’s building can receive a stamp for a $2 discount.

Houston’s

The Fairmont Copley Plaza’s dining room remains a stately venue for family milestones.

Reviews:

• “Great restaurant diminished by a poor opening at the bar.”
• “great disapointment "
• “Professional Steakhouse”
• “Absolute worst service I have EVER had in my life!”
• “The Oak Room is NOT the Oak Room Bar”

Tips: Dress accordingly—jeans and sneakers are not allowed.

Oak Room Restaurant or email Oak Room Restaurant

A serious, superb steakhouse in the suburbs.

Reviews:

• “A little load and but well worth it!”
• “Poor steaks, absurdly noisy and not worth $$$$!”
• “IMMACULATE.”
• “Wonderful dining experience!”
• “I had a great experience !”

Tips: Since the restaurant is so close to the massive Burlington Mall, expect heavy traffic and crowds on the weekends.

The Capital Grille or email The Capital Grille

Closed 5/08 — Inventive, modern cuisine combines with a sleek atmosphere to yield one of Boston’s most stylish culinary experiences.

Reviews:

• “fantastic”
• “This is upscale?”
• “Worst Dining Experience/Saturday Night”
• “BEST STEAKHOUSE ON EAST COAST!!!”
• “A cool lounge but NOT a steak house”

Tips: While there’s no dress code, most patrons sport the latest in casual chic—even the waiters wear designer jeans.

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