Mouthwatering Steakhouses in Philadelphia

Butcher Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (791) • $$

"A great spot in the city with good food and amazing service! The service honestly stood out the most!My bf and I dined here the other night for restaurant week. It didn't seem packed, but we were seated upstairs rather than the "patio" section. Upstairs was just a bit cramped with the women's restroom.For the first course, we ordered the hipster meatballs and butcher wedge. Both had a beautiful presentation and tasted great. I'm sure the regular meatballs would've been better, but the hipster version was still flavorful!For the second course, we ordered the braised short rib Cavatelli and the grilled Denver steak. The pasta dish was heavy, plentiful and delicious. I loved the light sauce and the noodles were chewy. My steak was a bit too chewy for me. We weren't the biggest fan of the steak itself, but we were fans of the chimichurri and side veggies.For the last course, we ordered the mousse and bread pudding. Unfortunately, we were running late for a show so had to get dessert to go. When we did eat it back home, the bread pudding wasn't warm and the mousse wasn't cold. The bread pudding did not include the ice cream for obvious reasons. It was still good but I know it would've been better if we ate it there.This was a great choice for restaurant week and a place I'd recommend!"

Steak 48

★★★★☆ 4.2 (342) • $$$$

"It was my first time here and it was for a company function. The service was impeccable from the hostess station to the servers to the bussers. I had the braised salmon, and it was fork tender and so flavorful. We had a variety of sides for the group. I heard high praise for the crème brulee corn, the asparagus, and scalloped potatoes. I also had the Warm Vanilla Caramel Cake suggested by the server and she was right, it was amazing. It is located across the street from South Park Mall, it cannot be seen from the road. It is in the APEX. Snooze AM eatery is on the corner as location reference. And as others have mentioned it is on the pricier side, but worth it for a memorable evening out.The only "sort of issue" we had, as a group of a certain age, was the lighting. It was very dark and hard to read the menu. We dined around 6pm all the windows were covered; they raised the blinds around 9pm when we were leaving."

Alpen Rose

★★★★☆ 4.4 (303)

"Long over due review!Top notch from first knock to finish! Always love the concept of secret places lol... but knocking to be let in is fun. Make sure to try and make reservations because a few people were turned away while we were waiting!The whole place is a vibe in itself. Loved the decor... the bookshelf.. and the bar area. We were seated at the bar. Always nice making conversation with the bar tender and asking for their opinion on what to get. Lots of great cocktails. The food is pretty good! Started with the bone marrow... only wish there was more! I went with the Beef Wellington, probably a tad under seasoned but still good.. and it was A LOT! Husband went with the lamb, which he said was just ok seasoned. He was a little bummed but the sides that came at least made up for it! Dessert was the apple pie which was HUGE!I'd definitely come back!Come for the experience, service, food and drinks! You won't regret coming!"

Rittenhouse Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (346) • $$$

"The cheetah carpet seems tongue-in-cheek when taken with the upscale piano bar atmosphere, excellent pianist, and sophisticated drinks. I had reservations elsewhere and only popped in for a drink but I think I'll be back for the food before long."

Davio's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (326) • $$$

"Came to dinner on a Tuesday night with my best friend and we had a fabulous meal!MARCHI:Philly Cheese Steak Spring Rolls, Spicy Homemade Ketchup, Spicy Mayo $15*super crispy, wished it was a little more meaty but loved the dipping saucesINSALATE:Chopped Romaine, Green Beans, Chickpeas, Egg, Tomatoes, Niman Bacon, Blue Cheese $15*like a cobb salad, acted almost like a palate cleanser before our steaksCARNI:16 oz 55 Day Prime Aged Ribeye $70 and added Crab Meat Oscar $27 with extra Bearnaise on the side*the steak was fatty, juicy and tender, everything you want in a ribeye, the crab meat was super chunky and delicious. I am interested in trying the crab cakes next time.SIDES: I put this in my order from favorite to least favorite~ David Bieber's Crispy Onion Rings $10 - I loved this with my fatty ribeye~ Hand Cut Parmigiano Fries $10 - heaping portion, great to share~ Goat Cheese Puffs $14 - I think the puffs were good but would've been better accompanying a different entree, not a steakDOLCI:Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Tuile $15*lots of vanilla bean flavor and the berries were very freshEspresso Martini: they can make it more milky/creamy or just regularSERVICE:Our server Daria made great recommendations throughout dinner and was very attentive. The general manager stopped by to check on us as well. I personally love it when management checks in, I wish more restaurants did that!"

Shay's Steaks

★★★★★ 4.8 (139)

"This place is really unreal. Not sure I've ever had a better cheesesteak in my life. You can tell the owner is a passionate about what he does and that carries over to his food and staff. Can't wait to come back soon."

The Taste of Brazil - Philadelphia

★★★★☆ 3.7 (170) • $$

"Family box churrasco was a tasty meal for $35. We ordered pick up and it was ready within the hour. Came w:- plenty of RICE (can choose white or yellow; we chose yellow)- BEANS (can choose brown or black; we chose black)- SALAD(can choose chicken, potato or green; we chose green; beets were a nice addition) - MEAT (chicken, sausage and steak; steak was def our favorite esp the fatty thick pieces that held all the flavor though some may feel too salty). We also ordered a side of plantains ($5). All was still hot by time it got home. Nice easy family dinner. Will order again - Thank you :)"

DePaul's Table

★★★★☆ 4.2 (122) • $$$

"This restaurant is upscale and intimate. The light is dim, very romantic setting. Perfect for a date or special occasion celebration.Our waiter was super enthusiastic and friendly. He recommended dry-aged Delmonico steak and brussel sprouts as appetizers. He was absolutely right. I ordered both of them and they are outstanding.Brussel sprouts were charred but not bitter. It was served with hot peppers so it has some kick to it.I asked for a medium rare steak and it was the way I liked. It's huge with big and crunchy onion rings on top. Highly recommended.Dessert: he recommended crème brûlée and brownie sundae. I wanted to be a bit " healthy " so I picked carrot cake The carrot cake had thin icing so it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. It's ok. Not memorable.I tried my husband's brownie sundae and it's delicious. The brownie was served with ice cream and whipped cream."

Masami Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (139) • $$

"I ordered Door Dash from Masami and got to try the avocado salad, valentine roll, pork gyoza, spicy girl roll, and godzilla roll.Every single thing I ate was delicious, but I can't stop dreaming about the godzilla roll. It was deep fried (which usually isn't my thing) with tuna and avocado, but the sauces that were put on it were just impeccable. I will definitely be getting two godzilla rolls in the future.The spicy girl roll was surprisingly not as spicy as I would have liked! But it was still delisious.The valentine roll was my husband's order, but I had one and it tasted fresh and full of tuna, which was the idea.The avocado salad was filled with lots of avocado and the dressing was perfect. This might just be our new go-to sushi restaurant! I can't say anything negative about anything I ate."

Luther ribs

★★★★☆ 3.6 (94)

"Been a while..........I love ribs and Ribs R Us did not disappoint me. They were very tender and juicy, but I found the sauce to be a little bit too watery for my taste.I got good value for my money, ordering a half slab of ribs, a side of collard greens, candied yams and large side of potato salad, all for around $18 bucks. I ate off the delicious food platter all day long.Service wasn't the greatest, but having called my order in enabled me to get in and out real quickly. I have eaten from here a few times and I found Ribs R us to be very consistent."

Fiore's Steaks and Shakes

★★★★☆ 3.5 (72) • $

"Ordered online for pickup. Luckily was able to find parking. Ordered a lunch special - cheesesteak wrap that came with fries and a soda. Very good."

Nipotina

★★★★★ 4.8 (33)

"Came here for lunch today because of their selection of vegan sandwiches. As a non vegan, I opted for the Hippie Chic with bacon jam, chopped chicken, goat cheese and arugula. I was expecting the chicken to be chopped more but it was still quite tasty. The bacon jam was pretty sweet but the peppery arugula and creamy goat cheese helped balance it out. I had high hopes for the fried pickles since they have a bunch of pickles on the menu, but they were just okay (I personally prefer breaded vs battered). The fries and tots were decent. The vegan sandwiches were delicious as well. Service was fast and friendly. But keep in mind they are cash only!! There's an ATM on site for you"

Larry's Steaks & Hoagies

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (68) • $

Tomodachi Japanese Steakhouse& Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (27)

"We order sushi from this place on occasion and it is absolutely fantastic. We enjoy the variety of rolls offered and the freshness of all the ingredients. It's also nice to know they have a nice variety of cooked items too for when we order for company who are not big sushi fans. My fave is the Valentine Roll and the Mango Shrimp roll. And you cannot go wrong with the classic Oshinko. All are delish. Prices are higher for specialty rolls but you are guaranteed good quality and fast service."

Akira Ramen and Hibachi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (11)

"For the last 2 years while I slowly progressed into a couch potato. I've watched Japanese street food vids on YT. I'm all about the culture. Hope to visit Dobuita one day. As such, I've been on the journey for legit cuisine. This place checked out. I really enjoyed the springrolls and my Ramen. Service was excellent, although we were the only ones in the restaurant. Even still - decent service. Ambiance is ok for what it is. I mean, you're in a mini strip mall. Its nothing too elaborate or fancy but it works. I really enjoyed the music. I was also surprised at how quiet it was inside. No street noise at all. Castor ave is a steady stream of people and cars - heard nothing but the music of Japan. They really did an amazing job bringing Japanese cuisine to the NE. I wish nothing but the best to the owners and chef. I'll be back again soon."

The Stand

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (15)

"This place is a consistent hit. I love it here. The cheesesteak wrap is the best in the city. I will def return."