Grill 23 & Bar - Where Wine Saves the Steak π·π₯©
This Back Bay institution proved one truth: even mediocre beef becomes magical when paired with award-winning wines (and a $25 potato tower that almost justifies rent prices). β¨ Why Itβs a Boston Classic βΊ β’ Layered potato: Truffle + cheese + why is this so good? π₯π£ β’ Wine list: Curated by legendary profs (ask for the Nebbiolo) π β’ Old-school vibes: Leather booths = Mad Men energy π΄οΈ π½οΈ Order Smart: π₯ MVP Dish: β’ Potake tower: Small but stupidly addictive (order 2) π¦ π· Wine Wins: β’ Nebbiolo: Earthy redemption for lukewarm steak π β’ Syrah-Grenache: Jammy enough to forgive salty onions π π Reality Bites: β’ Steak: Good, not great (request hot plates) π₯ β’ Onions: Salt-bomb sidekick π§π£ π° Damage: $ (worth it for the wine, not the beef) πΈ πΈ Must-Shoot: 1. Potake cross-section: Layers upon layers π± 2. Wine glass clinks: Toast to surviving Boston π₯ 3. Leather booth selfies: Pretend youβre closing deals πΌ #Grill23 #BostonSteakhouse #WineSavesTheDay #BackBayEats #PowerDining #NebbioloLove #TrufflePotatoes #SteakAndWine #ClassicBoston #NoLeftovers