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New York strip steak at Butcher & Singer.
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15 Outstanding Steakhouses in Philly

Where to dig into a thick, juicy steak

by Ernest Owens and Eater Staff Updated
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New York strip steak at Butcher & Singer.
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by Ernest Owens and Eater Staff Updated

When it comes to steak, Philadelphia has a penchant for slicing it and piling it on a long roll with melted cheese. But cheesesteaks aside, if the situation calls for a thick cut of beef served in a white-tablecloth setting with a glass of wine or a Manhattan, Philly can pull that off too.

Take a trip to an old-school steakhouse — complete with live piano — or get specific on steak sourcing at a restaurant that highlights farms in different states. In Philly, you can even find a super-luxe cheesesteak rib-eye. Whatever you crave, the home of the steak sandwich serves more than just steak on a roll, so here are Philly’s top steakhouses.

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Broncos Brazilian Steakhouse

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If you’re heading to the Northeast, there are more than enough steak options on offer, but for a family-friendly visit, try Broncos Brazilian Steakhouse. Here, a nice salad bar and a mouth-watering dessert menu complement all-you-can-eat steak. It’s also even more affordable and low-key than the nearby Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse, which is also excellent.

7634 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
(267) 686-8788
(267) 686-8788

Urban Farmer Philadelphia

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Inside the Logan hotel on the Parkway, Urban Farmer offers one of the city’s most expansive steak menus. Choose grass- or corn-fed filet mignon, strip, and rib-eye from farms around the country, with dry-aged options from Pennsylvania. Or sample a little of everything with four 6-ounce bites in the New York Steak Tasting.

1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 963-2788
(215) 963-2788

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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

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The Center City location of the Del Frisco’s chain is impressive, with its 32-foot ceilings, red drapes, soaring columns, and plentiful seats for hungry diners. The menu offers the standard cuts, plus some bone-in options and even a 32-ounce tomahawk for those with big appetites (and wallets).

1428-1432 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 246-0533
(215) 246-0533

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The Capital Grille

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Despite its somewhat corporate vibe, the Capital Grille is one of Center City’s better chain steakhouses for flavorful, dry-aged steaks. White tablecloths, giant steak knives, and tuxedoed servers create a sumptuous feel.

1338-46 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 545-9588
(215) 545-9588

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Alpen Rose

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A speakeasy-style door leads diners into the narrow, candlelit dining room of the intimate Alpen Rose with a view into the kitchen and a petite bar. At this Central City member of the Schulson Collective restaurant group, all of the steaks benefit from 14 to 120 days of in-house aging.

116 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 600-0709
(215) 600-0709

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Butcher and Singer

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This Stephen Starr mainstay has been impressing diners for years with their immaculate servings of steak and the impressive sides to complete the meal. Their signature New York strip steak is one of the best in the city — a juicy thick cut that’s aged well and pairs with any glass of red wine on their menu.

1500 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-4444
(215) 732-4444

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Rittenhouse Grill

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With a sunken dining room, tufted leather seating, black and gold walls, leopard print carpet, and, frequently, live piano, the Rittenhouse Grill is old-school glam. Designed to evoke a 1940s supper club, this Rittenhouse spot is known for its 24-ounce roast prime rib.

1701 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 772-1701
(215) 772-1701

Barclay Prime

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Restaurateur Stephen Starr’s Barclay Prime serves classic dishes in a chic but comfortable space right on Rittenhouse Square. Start with oysters or lobster bisque, and don’t forget sides of creamed spinach and tater tots. Feeling extra flush? Go for the $140 wagyu rib-eye cheesesteak, which comes with Champagne. Alternatively, Starr owns nearby Butcher & Singer inside a high-ceilinged former bank; it’s another stylish steakhouse with excellent service serving impeccable classics like shrimp and crab Louie, oysters Rockefeller, and a porterhouse for two.

237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-7564
(215) 732-7564

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Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse

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It’s unlikely anyone has ever left hungry from a Brazilian steakhouse, where fire-roasted cuts of steak and other meats are paraded around the dining room before being carved directly onto diners’ plates. There are a few all-you-can-eat churrascarias in Center City but the only homegrown one is Picanha, which also has a BYOB location in Northeast Philly. Try all 13 cuts of meat plus the large salad and hot food bar.

1111 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 402-6967
(215) 402-6967

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The Morris

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This new edition to the dining scene has already begun to make a name for itself with its succulent cuts of 30-day aged steaks. The most desirable choice is the Morris House steak that’s a certified angus bistro filet seasoned with their notable red wine-shallot sauce.

225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-2160
(215) 238-2160

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Steak 48

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Center City hasn’t been the same since this popular steakhouse chain arrived during the pandemic. Steak 48 is one of the more opulent restaurants to dine in Philly — there’s several tasty cuts of steak to choose from, plenty of fancy sauces and seafood to top it off with, and splendid fine wine to accompany with it. Come here for a special anniversary, date night, or an excuse to splurge.

260 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 552-4848
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Malbec Argentine Steakhouse

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In Society Hill, Malbec serves up Argentine offerings like skirt steak on a sizzling platter. The attractive restaurant also offers also plenty of chicken, seafood, and pasta options worth coming back for after the steak.

400 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 515-3899
(215) 515-3899
A large steak on a plate alongside a bowl of french fries.
Steak and frites at Malbec Argentine Steakhouse.
Malbec Argentine Steakhouse

Saloon

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Philly’s oldest chophouse has been in business for over five decades. Queen Village’s Saloon combines a big menu of Italian dishes with cuts of beef, each of which comes with a special sauce such as creamy cognac mustard or port wine. And the second-floor bar features live music — legend has it that Billy Joel once played for hours after his meal.

750 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-1811
(215) 627-1811

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The Prime Rib

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Located at the Live! Casino Hotel, The Prime Rib is one of the best restaurants inside of a Philly casino across the board. Their massive tomahawk steak is a showstopper — seared to perfection, tender, filling, and the ideal option for those wanting to share (and still have leftovers).

900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 682-7500
(267) 682-7500

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Bardea Steak

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Any restaurant that has an impeccable steak tasting menu is worthy of a drive across the state lines. At Bardea Steak, diners can experience the Butcher’s Tasting — an extensive culinary journey through all of the various steak servings one can try for $180 per person.

608 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 550-9600
(302) 550-9600

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Broncos Brazilian Steakhouse

7634 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

If you’re heading to the Northeast, there are more than enough steak options on offer, but for a family-friendly visit, try Broncos Brazilian Steakhouse. Here, a nice salad bar and a mouth-watering dessert menu complement all-you-can-eat steak. It’s also even more affordable and low-key than the nearby Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse, which is also excellent.

7634 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
(267) 686-8788
(267) 686-8788

Urban Farmer Philadelphia

1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Inside the Logan hotel on the Parkway, Urban Farmer offers one of the city’s most expansive steak menus. Choose grass- or corn-fed filet mignon, strip, and rib-eye from farms around the country, with dry-aged options from Pennsylvania. Or sample a little of everything with four 6-ounce bites in the New York Steak Tasting.

1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 963-2788
(215) 963-2788

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

1428-1432 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

The Center City location of the Del Frisco’s chain is impressive, with its 32-foot ceilings, red drapes, soaring columns, and plentiful seats for hungry diners. The menu offers the standard cuts, plus some bone-in options and even a 32-ounce tomahawk for those with big appetites (and wallets).

1428-1432 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 246-0533
(215) 246-0533

The Capital Grille

1338-46 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Despite its somewhat corporate vibe, the Capital Grille is one of Center City’s better chain steakhouses for flavorful, dry-aged steaks. White tablecloths, giant steak knives, and tuxedoed servers create a sumptuous feel.

1338-46 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 545-9588
(215) 545-9588

Alpen Rose

116 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

A speakeasy-style door leads diners into the narrow, candlelit dining room of the intimate Alpen Rose with a view into the kitchen and a petite bar. At this Central City member of the Schulson Collective restaurant group, all of the steaks benefit from 14 to 120 days of in-house aging.

116 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 600-0709
(215) 600-0709

Butcher and Singer

1500 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

This Stephen Starr mainstay has been impressing diners for years with their immaculate servings of steak and the impressive sides to complete the meal. Their signature New York strip steak is one of the best in the city — a juicy thick cut that’s aged well and pairs with any glass of red wine on their menu.

1500 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-4444
(215) 732-4444

Rittenhouse Grill

1701 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

With a sunken dining room, tufted leather seating, black and gold walls, leopard print carpet, and, frequently, live piano, the Rittenhouse Grill is old-school glam. Designed to evoke a 1940s supper club, this Rittenhouse spot is known for its 24-ounce roast prime rib.

1701 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 772-1701
(215) 772-1701

Barclay Prime

237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Restaurateur Stephen Starr’s Barclay Prime serves classic dishes in a chic but comfortable space right on Rittenhouse Square. Start with oysters or lobster bisque, and don’t forget sides of creamed spinach and tater tots. Feeling extra flush? Go for the $140 wagyu rib-eye cheesesteak, which comes with Champagne. Alternatively, Starr owns nearby Butcher & Singer inside a high-ceilinged former bank; it’s another stylish steakhouse with excellent service serving impeccable classics like shrimp and crab Louie, oysters Rockefeller, and a porterhouse for two.

237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-7564
(215) 732-7564

Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse

1111 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

It’s unlikely anyone has ever left hungry from a Brazilian steakhouse, where fire-roasted cuts of steak and other meats are paraded around the dining room before being carved directly onto diners’ plates. There are a few all-you-can-eat churrascarias in Center City but the only homegrown one is Picanha, which also has a BYOB location in Northeast Philly. Try all 13 cuts of meat plus the large salad and hot food bar.

1111 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 402-6967
(215) 402-6967

The Morris

225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

This new edition to the dining scene has already begun to make a name for itself with its succulent cuts of 30-day aged steaks. The most desirable choice is the Morris House steak that’s a certified angus bistro filet seasoned with their notable red wine-shallot sauce.

225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-2160
(215) 238-2160

Steak 48

260 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Center City hasn’t been the same since this popular steakhouse chain arrived during the pandemic. Steak 48 is one of the more opulent restaurants to dine in Philly — there’s several tasty cuts of steak to choose from, plenty of fancy sauces and seafood to top it off with, and splendid fine wine to accompany with it. Come here for a special anniversary, date night, or an excuse to splurge.

260 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 552-4848
(215) 552-4848

Malbec Argentine Steakhouse

400 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

In Society Hill, Malbec serves up Argentine offerings like skirt steak on a sizzling platter. The attractive restaurant also offers also plenty of chicken, seafood, and pasta options worth coming back for after the steak.

400 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 515-3899
(215) 515-3899
A large steak on a plate alongside a bowl of french fries.
Steak and frites at Malbec Argentine Steakhouse.
Malbec Argentine Steakhouse

Saloon

750 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Philly’s oldest chophouse has been in business for over five decades. Queen Village’s Saloon combines a big menu of Italian dishes with cuts of beef, each of which comes with a special sauce such as creamy cognac mustard or port wine. And the second-floor bar features live music — legend has it that Billy Joel once played for hours after his meal.

750 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-1811
(215) 627-1811

The Prime Rib

900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Located at the Live! Casino Hotel, The Prime Rib is one of the best restaurants inside of a Philly casino across the board. Their massive tomahawk steak is a showstopper — seared to perfection, tender, filling, and the ideal option for those wanting to share (and still have leftovers).

900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 682-7500
(267) 682-7500

Bardea Steak

608 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Any restaurant that has an impeccable steak tasting menu is worthy of a drive across the state lines. At Bardea Steak, diners can experience the Butcher’s Tasting — an extensive culinary journey through all of the various steak servings one can try for $180 per person.

608 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 550-9600
(302) 550-9600

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