Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Boston:Comfortably Upscale

For a seaport city that prides itself in its fish and seafood restaurants,  there are no shortage of up-scale steakhouses in Boston. What sets  Fleming’s  Prime Steakhouse apart  from the city’s other chophouses is its value. The steaks are prime, aged and big.  Fleming’s wine list is big too- there are  100 wines by the glass offered. But Fleming’s prices are small-  most entrees are in the $20-$40 range- and the wine list prices- many glasses are $10- is a surprising throwback as well.

Fleming’s setting  with its dark wood  walls and red banquettes  - is a little “old-school” . You could easily go Mad Men retro here –  order up the chilled seafood appetizer, the  iceberg wedge with blue cheese, a classic steak, and a generous martini.

You will find the fine cuts of meat are mostly served unadorned- but nothing more is needed. The filet mignon was melt-in-your mouth delicious.  The  veal chop was thick , succulent and juicy. Light eaters have  several choices – there  are  four-ounce servings of  filet mignon, lamb chops and tuna mignon as well as several seafood selections.

The side orders are simple  to complement the meat,  and are  served family style  - each is easily enough for two or three servings. Almost everyone orders the Fleming’s potatoes- which get a cheese gratin treatment. The sauteed portobello and buttons mushrooms and the  grilled asparagus are other good choices.

The dessert menu showcases crowd pleasers like creme brulee, New York style cheesecake , walnut turtle pie, and more. What to choose?  The warm chocolate lava cake served with ice cream was an excellent choice- and a fitting finale to a very good meal.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse (217 Stuart St.,Boston, 617-292-0808)(Map)

Image Credit: Fleming’s, used with permission.

PlanetEye Traveler Boston received a complimentary meal to write this review.