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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Surprise date night with the wife. Very enjoyable evening. Caylee or server was friendly. Good selection of food. Atmosphere was perfect, we will definitely go here again

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   GwenL

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was good. Food was good as always. Nice night out.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   Main issues were from a service perspective. Obviously used Open Table for the reservation. Received confirmation email. Got to restaurant but hostess did not have our reservation. Took about 10-15 minutes to finally be seated. Then sat for 10-15 minutes before anyone came to table to serve. After those issues, service was good and food was good. Gave 3 stars due to the initial seating serving issues.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had dinner with an old friend, everything was perfect, starting with Krystal our server, she is superb, my husband and I always request to sit in her section. Our meals were delicious, the whole night was so great. We dine here often and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 6, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Three of us went for dinner before the theater. We were greeted nicely, seated right away and everything was brought in a timely manner. The food was very good; my daughter ate 3/4 chicken tenders and had the chocolate lava cake dessert, which she loved. The waitress was accommodating and brought the dessert without the ice cream on top (allergies). Appreciated because not all restaurants will do that (have been told no elsewhere-which is fine but glad my daughter got to enjoy!) The Scottish salmon was delicious. Would recommend. Little dark to see in the restaurant but otherwise, okay atmosphere.

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   Charlie

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Food was terrible and so was the service. For starters, the manhattan clam chowder was sweet. The steak had no flavor and had some type of brown sauce on it. The salad was drenched in dressing.

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   Jean

   Philadelphia

   63 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   We were seated immediately. Our server was very attentive. Prime rib egg rolls, salad & soups were delicious & came out promptly. Our bottle of wine was nicely chilled. Our steak entrees & crabcakes were perfect. Dessert for $9 each were the best. Will definitely return to Stephen’s.

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   Pickinicki

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   New Year’s Eve diner. Food was good but we felt the mash potatoes tasted more like powdered than fresh. Blue cheese dressing on wedge salad was more sour than average dressing ( more watered down than usual & thought maybe there was sour cream added to it? Server was wonderful and attentive. All staff were very pleasant!

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   YakRN

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 31, 2022

   overall5food3service5ambience4

   Kylie, our server was excellent!! Food was good!!

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    Cathy

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for food and fun. Waitstaff is always ready to help - bar staff is outstanding.

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    JonB

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    TLDR: RUN, do not walk away from this place! Manager took a picture of my steak and told me it was cooked fine. I am the customer and if my $54 steak is not cooked to my satisfaction then they need to re-cook it! Possibly the worst meal and service I have had in the last several years. 1. Prior to ordering a steak, asked for all pink. Waitress (when she finally showed up) said medium is all pink. 2. Steak came, I cut it down the middle and it was grey (overcooked, definitely no pink). My girlfriend nearly finished her meal before the waitress ever came back to ask if the food was ok. 3. I purposely did not take a bite of the steak after I cut it - did not want to be accused of eating the steak and wanting to send it back. 4. Waitress finally comes back and says she needs her manager to take the steak back. 5. Manager comes to the table, takes the steak and walks away. Then comes back 2 minutes later with a picture of a steak on his phone - and asks if this was my steak. The photo showed a steak that was medium, all pink inside. I said No, my steak was gray. He then says this is a photo of my steak. I sent it back and asked for another steak - which was so-so. Definitely NOT a good steak restaurant 6. Then they charged me an auto-gratutity of 20% because they knew I was going to leave a terrible tip. 7. "F" this place - would never eat here again

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    MariaB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    As always dinner was great. Our waitress was very attentive.

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    Burgglam

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    One of my favorite restaurants in Media! Even though it was a limited menu when I was there, there was still plenty to pick from!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience3

    Honestly, a little disappointed in Stephen’s this time. I got the 10oz steak and only ate half of it and was offered by a server to box it up for me and it ended up being thrown out. Our waiter was very apologetic and gave us a dessert on the house. Unfortunately, the $8-9 dessert doesn’t make up for half of my $52 steak.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always the perfect place to go for date night! Birthday dinners been there numerous times never a bad meal!!

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    HollyK

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Charming atmosphere and the food was delicious! Friends holiday night out didn't disappoint, the appetizers were prompt and yum - calamari was great! The waitress we had was very helpful for recommendations and checked on us often. The pasta bolognese highly recommended! Everything was very good and I would love to come back here again!

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    quincy57

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Get the steak. It's pricey but so worth it. The NY strip was one of the best ones I have ever had. The chocolate lava cake with chocolate ice cream was also really good. Service was great and there was some live music which did make it a bit noisy but easily tolerable

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18. BD

    BirthdayDinner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience1

    First of all, the food was phenomenal and the cocktails strong. We were there on a weeknight so it was understandably quiet in the restaurant area. However, there was a group of loud drunk folks at the bar. There was no music playing, so the two things combined kind of ruined the ambiance. The staff was nice enough, but had absolutely no energy at all... understandable for late dinner time on a weeknight. Food was absolutely worth the price, but altogether the experience didn't live up to our expectations for a pricey steakhouse. Maybe on a busier night it would be better.

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    EugeneJ

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    It was a Tuesday Night so the normal loud background noise was much lower so made it nice for a group of friends dinner to be able to hold quiet conversions. The server Jen was excellent, very friendly, helpful explaining the nightly specials and prompt. There were 4 meals that members of our group highlighted, the filet mignon, 18oz ribeye, scottish salmon and stuffed chicken. Also highlighted were the Red Crab soup and steak eggrolls. We were all so stuffed by end of meal no dessert was attempted. Would gladly recommend and happily return soon.

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    Foodie

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Very loud. We had a party of 8 and food came out 2-3 people at a time. Very loud and pricy. Food was average

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    AngelaB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The spinach salad was excellent and the crab flatbread was very tasty. I plan to visit again.

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    KimberlyB

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience1

    It was loud, dated. The staff and atmosphere didn’t reflect the menu prices. They have fine dining prices in a bar setting. The waitress asked how our meals were after we were almost done. I wouldn’t recommend or go back.

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    KevinV

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    There was too much dressing on the Caesar Salad.

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    KellyH

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1

    We had a terrible dinner here. I had the scallops and spinach risotto. the scallops had no taste to them and rubbery and the risotto was tasteless and sauce looked like glue. My husband had the lobster ravioli that had a white cream sauce on it with no taste. Neither one of us could finish the meal. The only good thing we had was the wedge salad and drinks. The price is way to high for the quality of food. Spent $150 on a crappy dinner for 2 and left there hungry because the food was so bad. Don't waste your money on this place.

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    elgato

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Sassy wait staff.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner with our son before he headed back to Boston. Our server Jen was awesome. She made great recommendations! Food was delicious!

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    Sparkle54

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

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    My husband had the Thanksgiving special menu, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He's a light eater and surprised himself by cleaning his plate. I had crab stuffed grilled salmon with risotto and steamed asparagus. My food was delicious and the asparagus was very tender without being mushy.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Kitchen was backed up, food was not that hot. The chicken Stephen was good but the veal special was over cooked. Our side dish was also forgotten. Staff was nice.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    They were very busy. Took 45 minutes to get our appetizers - had the crab cakes and they were completely dried out and mostly filler. Wife got the filet and loved it.

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    PatD

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner was awesome!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had date night at Stephens on State in Media, and it was fantastic! Nice laid back atmosphere, staff were friendly and welcoming. Our server Kiley was awesome. Everything about our meal was on point. The mixed drinks were very nice, our appetizer, the shrimp and crab ceviche was wonderful - full of nice sized chunks of both shrimp and crab. We ordered the 14 oz New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Special, and short rib mac & cheese. Our entrees were absolutely delicious; seasoned well and the steaks cooked to a perfect medium rare. For dessert, the creme brulee and tiramisu toped the evening off nicely. Just an outstanding evening all around, and we would definitely dine here again. Well done!

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    AnnaM

    Philadelphia

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Sat in the french door alcove on a gorgeous fall night. Cocktails were excellent.

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    EmilyK

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience1

    Stephen’s on State needs to make up its mind about what kind of restaurant it is. It’s basically a bar with an incredibly loud DJ and a few neglected restaurant tables on the side. The food was average at best and the service was lacking. It feels like Stephen’s just wants to be a bar but is stuck with its bad restaurant. It didn’t help that the dress code is listed as “smart casual” misleading one into believing the atmosphere is nicer. Meanwhile everyone inside is dressed poorly, wearing baseball caps and jerseys while the bar is blasting sports games, and worst of all, multiple tables with people loudly and drunkenly yelling about politics. Needless to say we will never be returning.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience! Nice ambiance and delicious food. Would highly recommend the salmon and Stephen’s Chicken.

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    Barb

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My favorite dish of all time! Chicken Stephen! Yummy!!!!

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    NicoleD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    The staff were friendly and the service was great. Apps were delicious. I ordered a medium rare steak which was overcooked to medium well which was disappointing for a $55 steak.

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    markG

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    My last steaks at Stephen's have not been good. The cut of meat was cooked correctly but the meat wasn't tender as it should have been. I can cook a good steak at home for $10.00. When I'm purchasing a $50 steak, I want it to be good. Service was good as the place was empty.

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    GEORGEH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2022

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    Enjoyed a wonderful dinner while dining under the stars, food was delicious and service was professional even with the hustle and bustle of dining outside! Great steaks!!!

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    MichelleL

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience2

    Had 6:30 reservation. Food did not come out till 8. No I’m sorry nothing. Overpriced

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    DarrenS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service are always excellent. And you can carry on a conversation.

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