Abe & Louie's

The place was packed (a conference on the side and weekend) which made the service a bit slow. Enjoyed outdoor seating and it was spectacular. Ordered a cup of onion soup and the first bite of the charred cheese was ???????? 9.5/10 a medium well of wagyu New York strip 8/10 side of sautéed spinach (in the menu it indicates that it has mushroom but I got none) 6/10 and hand-cut french fries 9.5/10

This place is actually one of my favorite steak houses. This trip, we opted to try something other than steak, just to see if they are good all around. They are. We started with the tuna tartare. it felt light on the pallet and a nice way to start the meal. I am not sure I would've added some of the flavor combinations they did, such as the tapenade, but I didn't hate it. The salmon dish is really great. The fish is still moist, the turnip puree is well seasoned. The chicken dish is good, reminds me of a home cooked meal. The mushroom and brussels sprout side dishes were both really great additions to the meal. The bread pudding dessert was a home run for me. The staff is always fantastic. Be prepared to feel very squished though. They absolutely pack the patrons in, especially on the first floor.

This is the second time I've been to this restaurant and I will probably be back once more before I leave town. It is refreshing to come to a steak house that knows how to prepare a steak. The portions are very generous and you may wish to think about sharing a salad or appetizer. The wait staff is helpful and extremely patient. I would recommend that if you are visiting Boston you put this restaurant on your list of must-dos.