Himmel Hospitality Group Bringing Two New Seaport Concepts Next Spring

The team behind Boston's Grill 23 & Bar and Bistro du Midi is expanding to the city's booming Seaport District.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:06pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic restaurant object such as a wine glass or cocktail shaker, repeated in a tight grid pattern in the style of Andy Warhol, conceptually representing the vibrant and modern dining scene emerging in Boston's Seaport District.Himmel Hospitality Group's expansion into Boston's booming Seaport District will bring two new upscale dining concepts to the neighborhood next spring.Boston Today

Himmel Hospitality Group, the team behind some of Boston's most popular upscale restaurants, announced plans to open two new dining concepts in the Seaport District next spring. Le Boulevard, a Persian-inspired restaurant, and Bar 23, a sister concept to Grill 23 & Bar, will join the growing lineup of high-end tenants in the neighborhood.

Why it matters

The Seaport District has become a hotspot for new restaurant openings, attracting both local and international brands looking to capitalize on the area's rapid development and influx of residents and visitors. Himmel Hospitality Group's expansion into the Seaport signals the continued growth and evolution of Boston's dining scene.

The details

Le Boulevard, a 250-seat Persian-inspired restaurant, and Bar 23, a 75-seat concept inspired by Grill 23 & Bar, will open next door to each other on Fan Pier Boulevard in the spring of 2027. The two new restaurants will join other recent and upcoming openings in the Seaport, including Maple & Ash and London's Hawksmoor.

  • Himmel Hospitality Group announced the new Seaport concepts on Instagram on April 10, 2026.
  • Le Boulevard and Bar 23 are slated to open in the spring of 2027.

The players

Himmel Hospitality Group

A prominent Boston-based restaurant group that operates several upscale dining establishments, including Grill 23 & Bar, Bistro du Midi, and The Banks Seafood and Steak.

Chris Himmel

The president of Himmel Hospitality Group.

Robert Sisca

The chef-partner at Himmel Hospitality Group.

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What they’re saying

“None of this happens without the partners who believed in this vision alongside us, and we are deeply grateful for every one of them. There's so much more to share. See you soon, Seaport.”

— Chris Himmel and Robert Sisca, President and chef-partner, Himmel Hospitality Group

The takeaway

Himmel Hospitality Group's expansion into the Seaport District reflects the continued growth and evolution of Boston's dining scene, as the neighborhood attracts more high-profile restaurant openings from both local and national brands.