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Boston Chops Downtown - Steakhouse in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Chops Downtown

4.4 (473 reviews)

52 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111

Restaurant
Steak house

About Boston Chops Downtown - steak house in Boston, Massachusetts

Upscale, woody steakhouse-bar with surf & turf, classic sides & nose-to-tail specialties.

Customer Review Summary

Boston Chops Downtown features excellent service, with staff praised for their attentiveness and friendliness. The food received mixed reviews; while some diners found the clam chowder and wagyu dishes outstanding, others experienced issues with cold entrees and overcharging. Ambiance is described as chic and inviting. Overall, while many enjoyed their meals and expressed a desire to return, others noted consistent problems, suggesting a need for improvement in food consistency and service execution.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
315
4
90
3
31
2
23
1
14
Based on 473 reviews

Annie Tran

2 weeks ago

I sat at the bar and was greeted by this wonderful woman. I wished I knew her name. Her service was wonderful. She was the only bartender handling everything. I loved her spirit and saw her hard work. The food came out less than 15 minutes. It was super quick and tasted so scrumptious! I totally would recommend going here again. The drinks were superb.

Paige Richmond

2 months ago

Everything we ate was UNREAL, and our waiter Jason was incredibly kind and helpful. We came for my husband’s birthday, and he really made him feel special. Will certainly be returning!!

Adam Rasmussen

1 month ago

Very nice ambiance. Service was very friendly. Entree came out entirly cold, which was fixed promptly. But the place was not that full so not sure what happened there. I was also overcharged by $90. This was as also fixed, but back to back mistakes like that must be noted. Got to take a start away there What I had: clam chowder Lots of clams, lots of lardons, lots of flavor. Very good! One of the best clam chowders I've had. 5/5 French fries: Taste like McDonald's fries from the early 2000s. This is a compliment. They fries rock 5/6 Denver steak This was a special, but was cooked perfecly, but it came out cold as die the rest of the items on the plate. Once fixed this was a very tasty dish 4/5 Carrot cake: Gigantic, moist and tasty. 4/5 I would have said 4/5 overall, but with the issues I have to go with a three. Will update if my next experience goes smoother.

Jea Kim

2 months ago

Boston Chops has long been one of my favorite steakhouses in Boston, particularly their South End location. Recently, I had the chance to visit their Downtown Crossing outpost for the first time, and the vibes and layout felt familiar—chic yet inviting. The service, as expected, was impeccable, but the food wasn’t as great as its sibling location. Solid: 18oz Bone-in Ribeye Decent: Crispy Mushrooms, 20oz Chateaubriand, Thai Chili & Sweet soy calamari Perhaps it was an off day for the kitchen, or maybe this location simply doesn’t capture the same magic as the South End spot. Either way, the dishes, especially the steaks were a bit disappointing. While seasonings were on point, both the Chateaubriand and the Ribeye had lackluster crusts, and the former initially threw me off with its aroma. It wasn’t spoiled, but it lacked the freshness I’ve come to expect from more popular cuts like the ribeye. As for the starters, the fried calamari was technically well-executed, but the Thai chili sauce was too overpowering. Crispy mushrooms, on the other hand, was slightly bland. The thin batter gave the mushrooms a nice crunch, but the accompanying garlic hummus failed to elevate its umami. Still a solid steak dinner, but next time, I’ll stick to the South End location and my favorites-the porterhouse and ribeye.

Danielle Blake

This was the best restaurant I have ever eaten at. I went with a group and we all had the best steak ever. The steak pretty much just melts in your mouth. Our appetizers were outstanding as well! Boston Chops was definitely a hit for everyone and we were all so satisfied. If I could rate this higher than 5 stars, I would. I will definitely be coming back!

Samantha TheSmith

3 months ago

Had a fabulous dinner here last night. It wasn’t super busy but our host sat my guest & I in a cozy round booth normally for 4. The wagyu dumplings appetizer is not to miss. The clear winner for mains was the wagyu & frites! They have a fabulous rosé cremant from Alsace - sure you should drink red with beef but I can’t resist bubbles. Perfect food, perfect service. What else do you need?

Emily Vance

5 months ago

My husband and I shared our 10th anniversary dinner there tonight. The food was excellent, portions were fantastic (we took home leftovers), and our server Jared was kind, attentive, and overall superb! Everything was so, so good. I am unsure of the name of the young man at the front, but he suggested the Aviation cocktail as one of his favorites, and it did not disappoint. We would definitely eat here again!

Steven Wojtowicz

6 months ago

We dined with a group and our waiter was fantastic. He was very attentive and gave great recommendations. Beef Wellington was delicious as were all the appetizers and desserts.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–10 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM

Price Range

$100+