Highest-rated steakhouses in Philadelphia by diners
Highest-rated steakhouses in Philadelphia by diners
The French have their bistros. The English have their pubs. And the Americans have their steakhouses.
Going out for a steak has been a pivotal part of American culture for more than a century, but it wasn't always considered a high-class, expensive meal. In New York City in the 1800s, working-class folks would down pints of ale and feast on slices of beefsteak (usually without utensils and atop white or French bread) for celebratory meals. Sometimes, the "beefsteak banquet," as it was known, would be put on as a political fundraiser.
Soon, fine-dining establishments opened up to take those steak dinners up a notch, like Delmonico's in 1837, Old Homestead Steakhouse in 1868, and Carl Luger's Café, Billiards and Bowling Alley (now Peter Luger) in 1887. One thing has remained the same though: Dining at a steakhouse is still synonymous with celebration. It's the kind of meal used to mark milestone moments on the path to the American dream—get a job, buy a house, go out for steak.
The steakhouse experience has certainly modernized from the days of eating beef with your hands and slugging beers. Ordering a steak involves choosing the best cuts, like rib-eye, filet mignon, and New York strip. Then there are the starters—a shrimp cocktail, oysters Rockefeller, or a classic house salad with your choice of dressing. And of course, you can't forget all of the accouterments—the potato (baked, mashed, or au gratin?), the vegetable (creamed spinach, sautéed asparagus, or roasted broccoli?), and a slice of classic New York cheesecake to finish it off.
More than a century after the steak dinner got upgraded in New York City, chain steakhouses started bringing this central part of the American culinary tradition cross-country in the 1980s and '90s with spots like Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and The Capital Grille. Today, with so many steakhouses to choose from, it takes high-quality service, top-of-the-line cooking, and of course, the best cuts of beef to stand out from the rest.
How will you choose where to live out this iconic American meal? To help, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated steakhouses in Philadelphia, according to diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1255 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1428-1432 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Salvito's Pizza Palace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9045 Ashton Road Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Prime Rib
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 900 Packer Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Don Panchito Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3180 Grant Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Halal, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tokai Sushi Hibachi Steakhouses
- Rating: 4.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1699 Grant Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#25. PrimoHoagies
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1501 East Susquehanna Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1111 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Urban Farmer Philadelphia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (749 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Butcher Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (769 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2034 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Gabriella's Vietnam
- Rating: 4.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 1837 East Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Chamas de Minas - Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 8500 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. PrimoHoagies
- Rating: 4.0/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2043 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Yamato Japanese Sushi and Hibachi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9910 Frankford Ave. Ste 270 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Ocean Prime
- Rating: 4.0/5 (588 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 124 South 15th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Capital Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (726 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1338-46 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1582 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1337 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Malbec Argentine Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400-402 South 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Argentine, Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Steak 48
- Rating: 4.0/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 260 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Akira Ramen and Hibachi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 7628 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Ramen, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Broncos Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7634 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Entree Byob
- Rating: 4.5/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1608 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Alpen Rose
- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Address: 116 South 13th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Butcher and Singer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1461 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1500 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tacony Latin Flavor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 6300 Torresdale Ave. Floor 1 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Barclay Prime
- Rating: 4.5/5 (894 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 237 South 18th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lisa's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5231 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Rio Brazilan Steak Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3400 Market St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Trucks, Steakhouses, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#3. PrimoHoagies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2703 East Clearfield St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Umami Steak & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 727 Walnut St. Basement Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Nipotina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2238 South 21st St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 275 metros.
