Hawksmoor Opens in Boston's Fort Point

Earlier this year, it was reported that a small chain of steakhouses and cocktail bars with roots overseas was planning to open a location in Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to its website and social media, Hawksmoor is now open in the city's Fort Point neighborhood, moving into a space within the Eli Lilly research and development center on Necco Street. The website for the London-based chain says the following of the Boston location:

Space for around 200 guests, sweeping views across the Fort Point Channel, and a big outdoor terrace made for long lunches, celebratory dinners, a few too many martinis and everything in between. What started as a single restaurant in London has grown into fifteen across the UK, Ireland and the US, including Dublin, New York and Chicago. Boston is the newest, and it opens in our twentieth year, which feels pretty special. Every Hawksmoor reflects the city it calls home. Boston is no different. The best of London. The best of Boston. Together at last.

Hawksmoor (which was a James Beard semifinalist for Best Beverage Program in 2025) was first established in London in 2006 and currently has two other locations in the United States--in New York City and Chicago.

The address for the new location of Hawksmoor in Fort Point is 15 Necco Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the U.S. locations is at https://thehawksmoor.com/us/

[Earlier Article]
Hawksmoor May Be Expanding to Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed

It looks like a group of steakhouses has shuttered one of its Boston locations.

According to multiple sources, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay has closed. This information was temporarily shown on the Instagram page of Mayor Wu (wutrain), and an Instagram post from Bret Clancy also mentions it while MassLive states that Del Frisco's has indeed shut down. Clancy's page (which was also shown on Mayor Wu's page) says that Din Tai Fung, a Taiwanese chain known in part for its soup dumplings, could be coming to the space, though this has not been confirmed as of yet; as soon as we get more information, we will post an update here.

The Seaport District location of Del Frisco's remains open for business.

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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Chestnut Hill Is Closing

A location of a local group of upscale Italian steakhouses is closing, though a new location could open nearby at some point.

According to an article in Boston Magazine, Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in Chestnut Hill is shutting down at the end of business hours on June 28, with owner Steve DiFillippo saying that the restaurant--which shares its space with Showcase SuperLux Chestnut Hill--is shutting down because the chain of movie theaters was sold and his deal with the chain ends this month. DiFillippo mentions in the article that "There are a million reasons why restaurants close, but this one is not closing because of lack of business....We're closing because we don't have a lease. We can't stay in a space that's not ours" while adding that this has been "the craziest thing [he's] ever dealt with." DiFillippo does hope to find a space for a new location of Davio's in Chestnut Hill while he's also planning to open another on the South Shore, possibly within the next year (the Braintree location of Davio's closed around the beginning of this year).

Other locations of Davio's locally can be found at Park Square in Boston, the Seaport District, Logan Airport, Foxboro, and Lynnfield.

The address for the Chestnut Hill location of Davio's is 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. The website for all locations can be found at https://davios.com/

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Smith & Wollensky in Burlington Has Closed

A group of steakhouses headquartered in Boston has closed one of its suburban locations.

According to a source, Smith & Wollensky in Burlington is no longer in business, with a check on the website confirming this, saying that it is now "permanently closed. A MassLive article indicates that the restaurant shuttered over the weekend, with a spokesperson saying in the article that "The closure follows a successful and strategic buyout of the restaurant's remaining lease terms....The iconic premises are slated for conversion into a premier, high-end retail flagship, marking a new chapter for the local real estate landscape and an end to the building’s restaurant beginnings."

The Burlington location of Smith & Wollensky first opened in 2023; locations of the steakhouse remain in operation locally in Boston and Wellesley. (The headquarters for The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group can be found in the Seaport District.)

The address for the now-closed location of Smith & Wollensky in Burlington was 92 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA, 01803. The website for its other locations is at https://www.smithandwollensky.com/

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The Zebra Room Opens Below Yvonne's in Boston's Downtown Crossing

A tiny new subterranean steakhouse has opened in downtown Boston, and a local restaurant and hospitality group is behind the spot.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, the Zebra Room is now open in Downtown Crossing, residing in the space below Yvonne's at 2 Winter Place that had previously been home to the Gallery and before that, the Rebel Room. The COJE Management Group (Yvonne’s, Lolita, My Girl, Mariel, RUKA, Coquette) is behind the steakhouse, which is accessed through Yvonne's Library bar by way of a hidden bookshelf door and which features such options as steaks, seafood, rack of lamb, pork chops, martinis, and a variety of wines.

The website for the Zebra Room is at https://www.zebraroom.com/

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Maple & Ash Opens in Boston's Seaport District April 30

A year and a half ago, it was reported that a high-end steakhouse based in Chicago would be expanding to the Boston waterfront, and now we have learned that it is on the verge of debuting.

According to an article from Boston Magazine, Maple & Ash is slated to open in the city's Seaport District on April 30, with the restaurant moving into a space within the Superette development on Seaport Boulevard between Pier 4 Boulevard and B Street. The article mentions that the new spot will be what restaurateur Danny Grant says is a "wood-fired restaurant that happens to serve steak" while joining other locations in Chicago, Miami, and Scottsdale.

The address for Maple & Ash in the Seaport District is 131 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for all locations is at https://www.mapleandash.com/

[Earlier Article]
Maple & Ash Is Apparently Expanding to Boston, Opening a Location in the Seaport District

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Bar 23 and Le Boulevard to Open in Boston's Seaport District

A local restaurant group will be opening a couple of new dining spots on the Boston waterfront.

According to an article in The Boston Globe, Bar 23 and Le Boulevard are both planning to open in the city's Seaport District, with Himmel Hospitality Group (Grill 23, Bistro du Midi, Harvest, The Banks) being behind the two places. The article mentions that Bar 23 will be a "spinoff" of Grill 23 with seating for 75 and a focus on steaks, while Le Boulevard will be a Parisian-inspired bistro with seating for 250 including a large patio. If all goes as planned, Bar 23 and Le Boulevard will open in 2027.

The addresses for the two upcoming spots from Himmel Hospitality Group are 11 Fan Pier Boulevard for Bar 23 and 10 Fan Pier Boulevard for Le Boulevard.

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The Federal in Waltham Has Closed

An upscale restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston that was known in part for its steak and seafood options has shut down.

According to a source, The Federal in Waltham is no longer in business, with a note on the website for the dining spot (which was also shown on a Waltham Channel Facebook post) saying the following:

We would like to thank all of our guests for their support over the last seven years. Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to close the restaurant permanently. The current economy and ever increasing costs make it impossible to continue. We will continue operating our sister property, Stazione di Federal and will honor all outstanding gift cards there.

The Federal first opened on Tower Road within the development at the former Polaroid site in the early part of 2019, taking over the space where Flank had been.

The address for the now-closed Federal was 74 Tower Road, Waltham, MA, 02451.

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Prime-41 Is Opening in Chelmsford

 A new steakhouse is in the process of opening north of Boston.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Prime-41 appears to be having a soft opening in Chelmsford, saying on March 15 that "Last night we opened our doors to the craftsmen, partners, and believers who helped turn Prime‑41 from an idea into a living, breathing experience." The post goes on to say that "soon, we get to share it with the world," though a specific grand opening date doesn't appear to have been given as of yet.

An earlier Facebook post indicates that Prime-41 has an ownership connection to Fish Bones, a seafood restaurant that is also located in Chelmsford (both reside in the center of town).

The address for Prime-41 is 41 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824. Its website can be found at https://www.prime-41.com/

[April 7 update: According to its social media, Prime-41 is now officially open.]

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Hawksmoor May Be Expanding to Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood

A small chain of steakhouses with roots overseas could be on its way to Boston.

According to a Bluesky post from @tomready.bsky.social, Hawksmoor is looking to open in the city's Fort Point neighborhood, with @fortpointer.bsky.social saying in the thread that it would move into a space within the Eli Lilly research and development center on Necco Street. The group of steakhouses and cocktail bars first started out in London in 2006 and currently has two location in the United States--in New York City and Chicago.

Hawksmoor has apparently reached out to the Fort Point neighborhood association for an upcoming meeting, so stay tuned for more details on their plans as they come in.

The address for the proposed location of Hawksmoor in Fort Point is 15 Necco Street, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the U.S. locations of the chain can be found at https://thehawksmoor.com/us/

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Boston Chops in Boston's South End and Downtown Crossing Have Closed

A pair of steakhouses in Boston have shut down, and it is not yet known what might become of the spaces.

According to multiple sources, Boston Chops in the South End and Downtown Crossing are no longer in operation, with the website for the business saying the following:

...We are grateful for every team member, neighbor, guest, and vendor who built and sustained Boston Chops. It has been an extraordinary journey full of celebrations but we are now closed to make way for new ownership and a revitalized concept to better serve the community. Thank you & you're welcome, Chops Family

The South End location of Boston Chops first opened in 2013, with the Downtown Crossing location debuting in 2018; both restaurants were known in part for their steak and seafood dishes along with their extensive wine list and cocktails.

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Capricho Colombian Steakhouse Is Opening in the Former La Voile Space in Brookline's Washington Square

A South American restaurant is on its way to Brookline, taking over the space where a location of a pair of French restaurants had been until closing several months ago. 

According to an article from boston.com, Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is getting ready to open in Washington Square, moving into the former La Voile space on Beacon Street. The article mentions that the upcoming dining spot will be a high-end restaurant that features wood-grilled prime cuts of steak and that it plans to have live music as well, and it also looks to open once a liquor license is received.

The Brookline outlet of La Voile, which first opened in 2015, shut down in April, while the location on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay remains in operation.

The address for Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is 1627 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02445. Its website is at https://caprichocolombiansteakhouse.com/

[October 14 update: An Instagram post mentions that Capricho Colombian Steakhouse is now open in Brookline.]

[Earlier Article]
La Voile in Brookline's Washington Square Has Closed

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Post 1917 Steakhouse in Reading Is Expanding, Opening a New Location in Lexington

A steakhouse in the northern suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by a second location, and this one will be located northwest of the city.

According to a press release, Post 1917 Steakhouse in Reading is planning to open a new outlet in Lexington later this month, moving into a space on Waltham Street in the center of town. The new location will have two levels of space (including a private dining area and a bar on the main level and a function room on the lower level), with the menu items being almost entirely gluten-free and focusing on farm-to-table dining with locally-sourced ingredients (cocktails will also be available along with an extensive wine list).

Jason Carron (Del Frisco's, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar) opened the original Reading location of Post 1917 Steakhouse in the spring of 2024.

The address for the new location of Post 1917 Steakhouse in Lexington is 27 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02421. The website for Post 1917 is at https://www.post1917.com/

[July 17 update: According to a press release, Post 1917 Steakhouse is now open in Lexington.]

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood at the Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay Is Closing

It looks like the Boston location of a group of high-end seafood and steak restaurants is getting ready to close down.

According to a couple of sources (including one within the restaurant industry), Eddie V's Prime Seafood at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay is shutting its doors, with a Facebook post from Boston-based musician David Lieb saying the following earlier this week:

Ok folks, this is it… all things must pass, and I regretfully announce tonight will be the LAST Monday at Eddie V's Boston for the Ron Poster Trio. They are closing the Prudential Center location on Sunday, so we hope to see any and all  who can make it. It's been a fantastic run, 3 1/2 years! We'll see you somewhere down the road. The usual … 6:30 - 9:30.

Eddie V's, which first started out in Austin in 2000 and is now headquartered in Orlando, has another restaurant locally in Burlington, which appears to be remaining in operation. 

[May 16 update: A check on the place confirms that Eddie V's in the Back Bay is now closed.]

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Masons Steakhouse Opens in Quincy

Earlier this year, it was reported that a new restaurant was planning to open within an historic space in Quincy, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to posts on its Facebook page, Masons Steakhouse is now open on Hancock Street in the downtown section of the city, with the place being an upscale dining spot that features New American fare and which is run by restaurateur Jimmy Liang of the JP Fuji Group (the new place is not part of that group). The two-story restaurant takes over the space that had been home to The Masonic Temple, which dated back to 1926 and was destroyed in a fire in 2013.

The address for Masons Steakhouse is 1170 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02169. Its website can be found at https://www.masonssteakhouse.com/

[Earlier Article]
Masons Steakhouse House Is Planning to Open in Quincy Center

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Maple & Ash Is Apparently Expanding to Boston, Opening a Location in the Seaport District

It looks like a pair of high-end steakhouses in the Midwest and the Southwest may be joined by a location in Boston.

According to a source, Maple & Ash is planning to open in the city's Seaport District, with a sign for the place apparently being shown above Rag & Bone Menswear on Pier 4 Boulevard. This jibes with an article from Crain's Chicago Business, which mentions that locations of the restaurant appear to be in the works for Boston, Santa Barbara, New York City, and Miami, the last of which may be opening as soon as January of 2025. Currently, locations of Maple & Ash can be found in Chicago (where it was first established) and Scottsdale, with both locations offering a variety of steaks and chops along with seafood, chicken, pasta dishes, and more.

The website for Maple & Ash can be found at https://www.mapleandash.com/

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Black & Blue Steak and Crab Is Opening in Wellesley

A small group of upscale restaurants based in Upstate New York is going to be opening a second location in the Greater Boston area.

According to its website, Black & Blue Steak and Crab is opening soon in Wellesley, with an earlier Swellesley Report article indicating that it will move into a space on Central Street in Wellesley Square. Once it debuts, the new outlet will join another in Burlington that opened in 2018, along with others in Rochester (where it first started out), Buffalo, and Albany.

Based on its other locations, the new outlet could be offering such items as oysters, crab cakes, filet mignon, ribeye, Alaskan king crab legs, grilled shrimp, and more.

The address for the new location of Black & Blue Steak and Crab is 65 Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482. The website for all locations is at https://blackandbluesteakandcrab.com/

[September 27 update: According to Kiat Cormier who posted within the ChewOnThis Facebook group page, Black & Blue Steak and Crab is now open in Wellesley.]

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Masons Steakhouse Is Planning to Open in Quincy Center

A new restaurant is on its way to Quincy, moving into a space that had been home to a Masonic Temple until it was destroyed in a fire.

According to a source, Masons Steakhouse is planning to open on Hancock Street in the downtown area of the city, with a Patriot Ledger article indicating it will be an upscale restaurant that is run by restaurateur Jimmy Liang of the JP Fuji Group (the new place will not be part of that group). The article mentions that the dining spot will be about 12,000 square feet in size with seating for 275 to 300 people, and it will include a dining room and a bar on the first floor and a bar and function rooms on the second floor (which will also have a two-sided fireplace). If all goes as planned, Masons Steakhouse will open sometime this fall.

The Masonic Temple, which was constructed in 1926, was gutted in a four-alarm blaze in September of 2013; there was subsequent talk of a restaurant coming to the space in 2018, though details were few at that point in time.

[December 16 update: Based on its social media, Masons Steakhouse is currently going through a soft opening, with its plan being to fully open just before Christmas.]

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Nusr-et Steakhouse Will Not Be Returning to Boston

Last summer, it was reported that the Boston location of a group of trendy steakhouses said goodbye to its space, though at the time, a relocation of the restaurant was being considered. Now we have learned that this won't be happening after all.

According to a press release, the Nusr-et Steakhouse brand announced "significant changes in the USA" today, officially closing its Boston restaurant rather than moving to a new space while also making plans to refurbish their restaurants in New York, Miami, and Las Vegas and continuing operations in Beverly Hills and Dallas. The release also mentions that outlets of Nusr-et will be opening globally, including in Rome, Athens, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City along with the Far East (with a particular focus on China), while locations of Saltbae Burger are in the works for airports around the world.

Nusret Gökçe (AKA Salt Bae) first opened the Boston location of Nusr-et Steakhouse in 2020, taking over the former Nahita/Liquid Art House space on Arlington Street.

[Earlier Article]
Nusr-et Steakhouse Space in Downtown Boston Is for Lease; the Restaurant May Open in a New Location

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Sofia Italian Steakhouse in West Roxbury Is Closing

An upscale West Roxbury restaurant is shutting down early next month, though it appears that a new dining spot will be replacing it.

According to an article from Universal Hub, Sofia Italian Steakhouse on VFW Parkway is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

After 16 happy and successful years, it is with a heavy heart that we have come to the difficult decision to have our last dinner service on Saturday, March 2nd. Sofia has been sold to another restaurant group that will aim to reopen under a new name and concept....if you can't make a last trip in to dine with us, we invite you to visit our sister restaurant in Stoughton: Amelia's!  You'll also be able to use any of your Sofia gift cards there.

The space in which Sofia resides had previously been home to Vintage, and before that, Fontaine's.

The address for Sofia Italian Steakhouse is 1430 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA, 02132. Its website can be found at https://www.sofiaboston.com/

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