Abe & Louie's
(617) 536-6300
793 Boylston St
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3491
-71.0816
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Black Bay East
Reviews & Ratings for Abe & Louie's
57 reviews
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I wouldn't
by JamesMifton
July 22, 2008
Few places are as consistently rude and pompous. I am frequently forced to bring clients to Abe and Louie's due to work stipulations and never seem to have a pleasant experience. The Maitre d's that "welcome" you do so in a way that exudes arrogance and superiority. This would be excusable if the food backed it up, but I find that Abe and Louie's rides on their name and "reputation", and delivers a subpar meal and overall dining experience. You can definitely get over charged at much finer places
- Pros: You wont have to buy lottery tickets to waste your money
- Cons: Poor service, arrogance, sub-par meal
You can do better
by Kim4930
March 27, 2009
My first impression of Abe & Louie's was poor, as the host couldn't seem to find the reservation I had called in two days earlier, and curtly told me to stand in the lobby and wait until the rest of my party arrived.
Dinner ran us about $92 each, including one drink, one steak, one side dish, and one dessert with coffee each, including tax and tip.
There has got to be better food in Boston for this price. My Caesar salad was dry and bland. The bread assortment was rather dry also, and included only dark breads. My $13 glass of wine was a rather frugal pour. The chocolate layer cake, advertised as being made with imported chocolate, was disapointing too. Plenty of cake, but nothing special about the chocolate -- and, you guessed it, pretty dry.
The steaks, mashed potatoes, and Abe & Louie's salad with apples and pistachios went over better. But not enough to get us to return.
Noise level was very high -- lots of heavy-drinking, loud-talking men at neighboring tables.
- Pros: Very nice waiter
- Cons: Overpriced for the quality
DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES....or if you like filet...........or customer service
by spelunker9
February 27, 2009
My last visit here was terrible. My wife and I were craving steak so we headed to A&L. My wife has a food allergy (gluten) that we immediately brought to the attention of the hostess and our waiter. They assured us that they handle this kind of allergy all the time and that there would be nothing to worry about. Sure enough, my wife's salad came out full of croutons. The waiter apologized and sent it back. He then brought out "another" salad that upon first glance seemed fine. As my wife started eating it, she found another crouton in the middle of the salad. I assume they just tried to take the croutons out of the original salad. For all of you celiacs out there that know that this is unacceptable as any cross contamination can cause a severe reaction, DO NOT GO TO A&L. My wife's filet was flavorless at best. My strip was fine so i can't complain about that. The manager came out to see if everything was ok. Of course we told him about the salad situation. His response " I will give you my phone number, please call if your wife get's sick". Yeah, because, we were going to call him from the hospital at 3am when she gets sick... The best part was that the manager left to get his business card and never came back. Last but not least, we were charged for the salad. Never going back to A&L
- Pros: strip steak was ok
- Cons: filet was flavorless,...customer service attrocious,... not food allergy friendly
Always a great experiance
by TruthHonorJustice
January 13, 2009
No matter what they always strive to a grand high level of customer service and I never hesitate to go or suggest to others that they eat here.
A fine example of great service, food and ambiance.
- Pros: All Pros , just go and enjoy!
- Cons: None
Great Filet!
by Devyn28
August 25, 2008
This is a great place to go if you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or any special event. The atmosphere is like a study from an old movie with rich woods, high back chairs and white linens. The service was good but a little slow...but the food makes up for it! Their house salad is great and my filet was cooked perfectly! We had a great bottle of wine and shared a dessert recommended by our waiter which was also fabulous!
Steakhouse staples and an appropriately upscale atmosphere in the Back Bay.
by Eric Grossman
August 01, 2008
In Short
Families and packs of salespeople tuck into their meals, linen napkins buttoned to their collars (literally--the napkins come with button-holes). From the dark-veneered wooden booths to the roaring fireplace and dessert cart, someone worked overtime to ensure that this multi-chambered space lives up to the clubby aesthetic of the New York steakhouse stereotype. The usual steakhouse staples proliferate: charred rib eye, carefully grilled salmon fillets, sides of creamed spinach and rich mashed potatoes.
Best restaurant in Boston
by HardestToPlease
July 20, 2008
Between the beautiful ambience, consistently delicious food and amazing service, Abe and Louie's has and remains to be my favorite restaurant in Boston.
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: No Cons
Review reader - A returning customer.
by juliananguyen
May 16, 2008
It's funny. I was reading all the review before taking my boyfriend here for his birthday.
I've been to A&L's before, but it was years ago and I didn't quite remember what it was like.
I was a bit nervous because I really wanted him to have an excellent meal on his birthday.
The person who answered the phone was a bit rude so I was VERY nervous that the waiters might be the same way. Not true at all. (We went on a Thursday night) First of all, it is LOUD in there. Most of its customers are Professionals. I had to speak loudly and my boyfriend was less than 3 feet away from me. Second, yes, the hostesses wear clothing that is... scandalous. Low LOW LOW cut shirts and Short Short skirts.... haha. Third, they did basically clear our table/fill our drinks QUICKLY. This can be a pro or con for people. Our glasses of water were never even half empty! It was a little bit annoying that the waitstaff was coming over every 5minutes to literally throw water into our glasses while I was trying to have a conversation with my bf. Otherwise, it was quite amusing seeing that woman fly through tables filling up water glasses, place bread on their tables, and clear plates. Food was excellent. We both had the filet-on the bone. Full of flavor! I didn't even use the sauce on the side. The potatos and asparagas that we ordered was a different story.. we weren't too impressed by them.
- Pros: Friendly staff, Excellent food, Great wine selection
- Cons: Loud- can hardly hear myself speaking
Never disappointed
by BackBayDrake
February 21, 2008
Abe and Louies can't be beat. I have never had a bad meal here. The servers are attentive and knowledgeable and although the bill can add up, you get what you pay for. I recommend trying the creamed spinach (their no cream version) for a side. Pair your meal with a great martini from the bar or allow the server to suggest a complimentary wine to your meal, either way you won't be disappointed.
- Pros: steak, wine selection, bar scene
- Cons: I'll let you know when I find one
