Abe and Louie’s

Abe and Louie’s is another Boston institution that locals often take for granted—at least until the next sirloin craving hits. As one of the Back Bay’s most popular special occasion restaurants, it understands the allure of the classic chophouse and delivers on every level: red banquette booths, dark wood paneling, and prime Midwestern steaks aged at least 30 days on the bone. Each cut comes accompanied by throwback sides like creamed spinach and a massive baked potato; you can choose between wood-fired or skillet-blackened.