Bopping around Back Bay for some shopping this December? Stop off at Grill 23 and treat yourself to a holiday lunch any weekday from 11:30am-1:30pm. For just three weeks (December 7th to December 23rd) the dinner-only spot opens early and serves up a special prix-fixe menu for lunch. Do two courses for $29 per person or three for $39 per person—call 617.542.2255 for more information or to make a reservation.

APPETIZERS

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
berkshire bacon, butter braised lobster

ARUGULA SALAD
beets, chevre, chardonnay vinaigrette

BUFFALO, NEW YORK
chicken fried steak, chile butter, blue cheese dressing

ENTREES

GRILL 23 MEATLOAF
lazy susan mash, bacon-brown sugar vinaigrette

LOBSTER CASSEROLE
sherry cream, mushrooms, herb crumbs

BRAISED DUCK CHILI
guajillo chile, cumin, locally made burrata

DESSERTS

WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE BREAD PUDDING
chocolate-caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nib earth

VANILLA CREME BRÛLÉE
peppermint bark shortbread