The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has an important place in American history. The Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence here and the city was the first capital of the United States. Today, Philadelphia is a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own type of cuisine. Cheesesteaks are popular, but so are steaks in general. But where are the smartest diners heading when going out for a good steak? We’ve turned to local foodies, the tastemakers of Philadelphia, who know the food scene better than anyone else to find the best steak restaurants in town. Here are their picks for steak in the City of Brotherly Love.

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16 Restaurants

Updated October 29, 2019

Restaurants:	Barclay Prime, Butcher & Singer, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Philadelphia…
Price Range:	$$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Steakhouse, Steak…
Neighborhoods:	Rittenhouse Square, Center City…

Barclay Prime

$$$$

Steakhouse

Rittenhouse Square

4.9

4495 reviews

Visitors to Barclay Prime feel right at home. The atmosphere is sleek and luxurious, consisting of comfortable banquets and impressive crystal chandeliers. The steaks are the melt-in-your-mouth type. They’re tender and seasoned to perfection. For true connoisseurs, the Wagyu filet, strip, and ribeye steaks are the epitome of the steak world. Those steaks come from Japanese Wagyu cattle, and are the highest-quality steaks available in the United States, and perhaps the world. Truffle lovers will enjoy the truffle-whipped potatoes or truffle mac and cheese. These side dishes, and five types of meat sauces, are unique enough to complement Barclay’s best steak in Philadelphia.

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Butcher & Singer

$$$$

Steak

Center City

4.8

7683 reviews

The traditional steakhouse ambiance at Butcher & Singer comes from old-world Hollywood glam. The steaks are perfectly charred. For a real taste treat, try adding “Oscar,” a topping of jumbo lump crab, asparagus, and béarnaise sauce to a porterhouse, strip, filet, Delmonico, or ribeye steak. It’s difficult to choose the best steak in Philadelphia among all the options. For side dishes, the Maple Bourbon Bacon is a luscious combination of sweet and salty. For a new twist on the baked potato, diners try the stuffed hash browns that have onion and sour cream cooked inside.

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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Philadelphia

$$$$

Steakhouse

Center City

4.5

8616 reviews

A traditional “power” steak house in Philadelphia, Del Frisco’s is located in what was formerly the Packard Building. Soaring pillars grace the restaurant, and the balconies that overlook the dining room are swathed in rich red fabric. The food is equally impressive. Hand-cut steaks are cooked and seasoned to provide a delight for the taste buds. Del Frisco’s also offers dry-aged beef. The dry-aging process heightens the flavor of the meat. Wagyu steaks are also on the menu to bring new depths of flavor to enhance the diner’s experience.

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The Capital Grille - Philadelphia

$$$$

American

Center City

4.7

5519 reviews

Visitors looking for the best steak in Philadelphia often dine at The Capital Grille. The Grille’s website says it all: Be wined, dined, and dazzled. The restaurant serves dry-aged, Kona, and Wagyu beef. Their signature steak is a porcini rubbed bone-in ribeye prepared with 15-year aged balsamic, and served with a feather-light porcini mushroom crust. Side dishes such as Lobster Mac ‘N Cheese and Parmesan Truffle Fries are unique offerings that add multi-layer tastes to an excellent steak. In addition, there are over 350 world-class wines to choose from. The wines come from almost every wine-growing region around the world.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Philadelphia

$$$$

Steakhouse

Rittenhouse Square

4.0

1439 reviews

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is located in the Sonesta Hotel in downtown Philadelphia. The contemporary and inviting atmosphere provides the start to an excellent dining experience. Chefs prepare a variety of USDA Prime steaks using the restaurant’s signature broiling method and seasoning techniques. As a result, every steak is perfection from the first bite to last. Besides a delectable steak, there are five additions to consider, including six shrimp, lobster tail, Oscar style with crab, asparagus and homemade béarnaise, bleu cheese crust, or horseradish crust. A series of unique signature side dishes complete the meal.

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$$$$

Bistro

Center City

3.7

4 reviews

This steak restaurant is located in a suburban setting in the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, with easy access to downtown Philadelphia. Delmonico’s is a classic American steakhouse that warmly welcomes diners with tuxedoed servers and a contemporary and energetic setting. Delmonico’s serves hand-cut and aged USDA Prime beef. The cuts include New York strip, delmonico, ribeye, and filet mignon. Meals from the sea include tuna, salmon, sea bass, and lobster. Chefs use only fresh ingredients to prepare the range of side dishes that complement the meal, including asparagus, loaded baked potatoes, haricot vert, Lyonnaise potatoes, and more.

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The Capital Grille - Cherry Hill

$$$$

American

Cherry Hill

4.8

4137 reviews

In Cherry Hill, the Capital Grille is located in a mall, but that doesn’t diminish its upscale reputation. Diners can use the valet parking service before entering the restaurant to enjoy the intimate atmosphere enhanced by rich wood paneling and exquisite artwork. The service is outstanding, with servers going out of their way to meet special requests or dietary restrictions. Steak entrees provide a range of options, including dry-aged New York Strip steak for the purist, to the same cut of meat with the spicy flavor of black peppercorn paired with a Courvoisier Cream for the more adventurous.

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Chima Steakhouse - Philadelphia

$$$$

Steakhouse

Center City

4.7

6237 reviews

The Chima Steakhouse offers a one of a kind experience — the best steak in Philadelphia with a Brazilian flair. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming ambiance nurtured by Brazilian gauchos. The menu contains three sections: salads, Rodizio (meats), and desserts. A salad bar samples seafood and gourmet salads featuring the freshest ingredients, homemade sauces and dressings, and traditional Brazilian hot dishes. When diners settle at their tables, traditionally dressed gauchos roam the dining room offering a selection of mouth-watering meats. The meat is prepared as it is in the finest Brazilian restaurants. It is seasoned, placed on skewers, and slow roasted to the diner’s preferred temperature.

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Library IV

$$$$

Steakhouse

Williamstown

4.7

2067 reviews

South of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Library IV continues the best steak restaurant tradition. Tiffany lamps provide intimate lighting for the brick- and wood-lined dining rooms. Library IV’s seafood offerings, available as entrees, also appear as appetizers. Library IV serves certified Angus beef, known for superior flavor. Slow-roasted and superbly seasoned prime rib is a favorite. The ribeye steak offers a robust flavor to satisfy the hungriest of patrons. In addition, New York sirloin and filet mignon appear on the menu at a standard weight. Diners with larger appetites can order larger portions on a per-ounce basis.

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Franklinville Inn

$$$$

Steak

Franklinville

4.8

4746 reviews

The Franklinville Inn is another excellent option on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The historic inn reminds visitors of the quaint charm of the days when the Founding Fathers traveled through Franklinville to Cape May. Today, the Inn welcomes visitors with relaxed sophistication and style. Those who can’t decide between the filet mignon and the Inn’s baby back ribs can choose a combination meal of a half rack of ribs and filet mignon. All of the Inn’s steaks are aged and cut in house. Other selections include the Inn’s prime rib, New York strip steak for bold flavor, and filet tips Oscar.

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Urban Farmer- Philadelphia

$$$$

Steakhouse

Center City

4.5

2192 reviews

The Urban Farmer marries two sides of Philadelphia. It’s story is that of a country farmer who marries a cosmopolitan art collector. The restaurant illustrates the art, culture, and elegance that is Philadelphia, with ambiance that is “rural chic.” The Urban Farmer takes pride in locally sourced, fresh ingredients, and the same care is put into selecting the steaks it serves. Steaks include New York strip steak from North Carolina and Wagyu beef from Colorado. Other favorites include filet mignon, ribeye, and dry-aged beef New York strip and ribeye.

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Radnor

$$$$

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Radnor

4.6

2210 reviews

A welcoming environment and excellent service are hallmarks of Fleming’s in Radnor. Chef Hugo Martinez prepares many dishes that are favorites of his diners, and hosts a chef’s table that changes with the season, or when the chef is inspired to create a new dish. The Wine Manager is always looking for exciting pairings of wine with items on the menu. Fleming’s offers a variety of Signature Steaks served with unique butters that include béarnaise, smoked chile, and herbed horseradish. Diners love the bone-in filet mignon and ribeye, which offer a different texture. Steak choices also include Prime dry-aged ribeye, and Prime New York strip.

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Redstone American Grill - Plymouth Meeting

$$$$

American

Plymouth Meeting

4.6

5646 reviews

True to its name, the stone that graces the outside of the restaurant in Plymouth Meeting is enchanting. The restaurant is a true American grill. Their chef-inspired menu is eclectic, and they are committed to making everything from scratch. The result is high-quality ingredients that result in unique flavors. Steak lovers will enjoy the hand-trimmed steaks that are aged for 28 days before being served. The Signature Filet is an especially succulent steak. Other offerings include prime rib and bone-in ribeye. For a real treat, the Tournedo Beef Wellington brings a steak dinner to new heights.

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Rittenhouse Grill

$$$$

Steakhouse

Center City

4.7

4133 reviews

The Prime Rib in Philadelphia is located in the Warwick Hotel, which is just a block from Rittenhouse Square. The location is a perfect place to bring back the elegant supper clubs of the 1940s. Tuxedoed waiters continue the elegant atmosphere and provide exceptional service. It’s a good place for a romantic evening with excellent food and live music to round out the night. The signature cut of roast prime rib is an awarding-winning choice. But, other selections are just as savory and include filet mignon, dry-aged Prime New York strip, steak au poivre or au roquefort, and bone-in Prime rib steak.

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Sullivan's Steakhouse - King of Prussia

$$$$

Steakhouse

King of Prussia

4.1

4055 reviews

Diners find this King of Prussia steakhouse to have an excellent menu, service that is attentive and personal, and an intimate and welcoming environment. The dinner menu offers unique starters such as cheesesteak eggrolls and fresh searched Ahi tuna. The signature house-cut steaks include a filet mignon, ribeye and New York strip. Bone-in cuts include a filet, ribeye, Wagyu strip, and dry-aged ribeye. Any steak can be enhanced by adding signature butters such as cajun, gorgonzola garlic, and Cabernet goat cheese. Anyone who likes a sauce to complement their steak can choose from béarnaise, bourbon peppercorn, bordelaise, or Sullivan’s signature steak sauce.

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Fogo de Chao - Philadelphia

$$$$

Brazilian

Center City

4.4

4602 reviews

The Fogo de Chao offers a unique authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience. The restaurant is located in Center City, in the historic Caldwell’s Jewelry Building. The well-known Philadelphia architect, Horace Trumbauer, designed the interior. The 20-foot ceilings and French-cut chandeliers give the Fogo de Chao a unique ambiance. Many diners choose the Full Churrasco Experience. It includes a prix-fixe menu and starts at the Market Table, where diners choose from salads, fresh vegetable,s and more. The real draw is the fire-roasted meats that are carved tableside by gaucho chefs training in Brazil. Fire roasting gives a rich flavor to filet mignon, ribeye, and Brazilian sirloin, to name just a few.

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