Boston loves steak houses – something about the elegant conventionality of the time-honored archetype appeals to locals' reverence for tradition. But Boston adores the cozy, upscale Abe & Louie's, opened in 1999 by Back Bay Restaurant Group. Big booths and oversized leather chairs provide the support and space needed to work through a pound of porterhouse or a succulent bone-in filet mignon. Top-notch steaks aren't the only draw. Old-timey lobster Savannah, as well as lump crabmeat cocktails, juicy veal and the special swordfish chop prove equally tempting. The restaurant has gained recognition for its wine list, too, which is as broad as the menu. Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sat–Sun brunch 11 am–3 pm.