The atmosphere in this location is cool & hip. The...

The atmosphere in this location is cool & hip. The popovers & appetizers were incredible. That s where the highlights end. The 14oz NY Strip was 40% fat. It was on the edges and a huge line of gristle running, through the middle, the entire length of the steak. The steak was well done in some areas and medium in others and there was no sear on it.
My partner s steak was a 14oz Rib Eye. It was 60% fat and slightly overcooked. Again, no sear. My partner always gets the rib eye and couldn t believe the amount of fat, even for a rib eye. The quality was not what we have come to expected from a prime steakhouse.

The sides and desserts were great.

The service was top notch.

I won t go back to Boston Chops Downtown again and after this experience I d say that it s unlikely I d go to the South End location too. Sorry but if I m spending $50+ for a steak in Boston there are waaaaaaay better offerings.