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Barclay Prime, Philadelphia, PA

Barclay Prime

4.8 (5583)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
237 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 732-7560
  • Website
    http://www.barclayprime.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Luxury and sophistication meet posh and chic at Barclay Prime. A sexy revamp of the traditional steakhouse, Barclay's menu offers subtle twists on steakhouse fare. Reserve the entire restaurant for a corporate event, host a celebration in the private room or hang out with friends in the lounge.
  • Location
    237 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Cross street
    18th and Rittenhouse
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Barclay Prime's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 5,583 people are saying

Barclay Prime reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Steakhouse

  • Philadelphia

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barclay Prime in Philadelphia consistently ranks as a top-tier steakhouse with "impeccable service" and a "luxurious ambiance." Guests rave about the "incredible food," especially the wagyu cheesesteak and dry-aged ribeye. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Eddie and Jackson, enhance the dining experience, making it "a memorable celebration" for special occasions.
5,583 Reviews

  1. Kyle VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cheese steak with foie gras and truffle was amazing!

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  2. Paul

    Philadelphia County29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steaks are the best in the city with only Butcher and Singer a very, very close second. Service is attentive and efficient, tho be warned that when ordering, the server will try to upsell you to the most expensive items on the menu. You are offered a selection of steak knives, each with a long story about how special they are. They all cut meat, so this seems like a hokey gimmick that’s totally unnecessary. My only complaint about the food is that the creamed spinach was clearly excessively salty. Au gratin potatoes excellent. The popovers served as bread are wonderful tho try to eat while still warm cause they seem to get stale right on your plate. But you can order more. Overall Barclay Prime is still a great steakhouse and worth the high cost for the dining experience.

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  3. Barry VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been patrons of Barclay Prime for years. The service last night was slow and not very attentive. The staff was a little interruptive in trying to clean dishes away from the table before we were done eating. Several staff members keep interrupting the evening asking if they could clear plates when there was clearly food still to be eaten. We ordered drinks which did not come until we asked for the manager and told them. They did comp the drinks but it lead to a un-flowing experience when you are trying to fine dine. The food, when it arrived, was overly seasoned, too much salt and pepper which over took the taste of the food. Lastly, which I had not experienced in my prior visits was that the flow of food was not spaced properly and overlapped pushing us from appetizer/salads to main courses too quickly. In the past, Barclay Prime has been a mainstay for us and highly enjoyable experience, I am hoping this was just a bad night.

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  4. Vincent

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been very hectic with work lately, ran ragged, stressed and looking for relief from all that. Sunday at 5:30 I found that relief at Barclay prime overlooking an A5 Japanese Strip loin. I also had the “ off menu “ north Michigan (imported)full blooded Japanese cattle - filet mignon and cause I was feeling crazy I even got a regular ribeye cap. After the first bite of the Omi Japanese strip loin I had chills run down my body and the hair on my arms stood up, I could’ve walked out of there happy in that very moment but I was lucky enough to still have more options on the table. I ask for the check, handed my card to the waiter without even looking at the total because in that moment, I didn’t care what the price was because i just had my best meal in 2025 so far. Also, the Hamachi Crudo was a great appetizer to really get the taste buds jumping.

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  5. Erin

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     we moved out of the city over 10 years ago and haven’t been to Barclay prime in such a long time and decided to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary back in the city where we met. Definitely as good as we remember it if not better… It was the best choice to celebrate. Service was excellent. Food was amazing, ambience and vibe of the restaurant is just beautiful and top-notch .

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  6. Peyton

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, and the staff was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. paul VIP

    Philadelphia County34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food excellent drink excellent service. Obviously excellent sums it up.

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  8. Adrian

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch experience from start to end. Steaks were phenomenal and perfectly prepared. The quality of the food was only surpassed by the amazing service.

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  9. Jordan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was beyond. Overall, I had an amazing experience for my birthday dinner. Definitely would highly recommend, especially for a special occasion.

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  10. Andy

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best steakhouse I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to a lot. The cheesesteak is perfect as well.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
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237 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th and Rittenhouse
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.barclayprime.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 732-7560
  • Private party facilities
    Luxury and sophistication meet posh and chic at Barclay Prime. A sexy revamp of the traditional steakhouse, Barclay's menu offers subtle twists on steakhouse fare. Reserve the entire restaurant for a corporate event, host a celebration in the private room or hang out with friends in the lounge.

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