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Top Steakhouses In Philadelphia

There is nothing like a good steak, and Philadelphia happens to have some of the best in the country. Our steakhouse list runs the gamut from high-end to family-friendly, but each offers high-quality meats and service.

Barclay Prime
237 S. 18th St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)732-7560
www.barclayprime.com

This high-end steakhouse and lounge will make you feel like you're sitting in a library with its homey yet sophisticated atmosphere. The stylish surroundings are enhanced by the knowledgeable and conscientious waiters, who are eager to deliver all of your dining needs. Barclay Prime serves some of the most exquisite steaks you will ever taste, which includes the 14-ounce, 28-day-aged New York Strip Steak and the 24-ounce, dry-aged porterhouse. Expect to spend some cash and expect it will be worth every penny.

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Butcher and Singer
1500 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-4444
www.butcherandsinger.com

Butcher and Singer, once home to the famous Striped Bass, is yet another successful dining venture by Philly's own Stephen Starr. Sink your teeth into a perfectly grilled steak, lobster or chop entree. The restaurant's signature steak, Indian Ridge Prime 28-day, dry-aged porterhouse, is worth every penny. Be sure to stop at the raw bar for a serving of shrimp, oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, clams and lump crab. Everything is delicious here, and you will leave completely satisfied.

Chops
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-7111
www.chopsphilly.com

The former maitre d' of the Palm, Alex Plotkin, is now the owner of Chops, located in Bala Cynwyd. Sit back and enjoy a cold martini with a perfect steak along with the rest of the movers and shakers who love to dine here. Be sure to try the signature 16-ounce, center-cut, aged in-house for 21 days New York strip steak. Chops also offers a fine wine selection prominently from the California region, mostly cabernets and chardonnays.

The New Tavern Restaurant
261 Montgomery Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-9100
www.thetavernrestaurant.com

The Tavern has been a staple on the Main Line for over 80 years, and after a short break from 1997-2002, the Tavern is back in service as The New Tavern Restaurant. Its focus is on quality, quantity, freshness, service and value. Try the fine selections from the steakhouse like the 14-ounce Angus sirloin marinated in the Tavern's own seasonings, or the lamb loin chops — three loin chops marinated in a house blend of herbs and spices.

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Seven Stars Inn
300 Ridge Road

Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 495-5205
www.sevenstarsinn.com

This historic Inn (1736) is home to a four-star restaurant that serves high-quality steak in enormous portions. Try the house specialty, a Roast Western Prime Rib, that is 32 to 40 ounces. The Inn serves great steaks, veal, lamb and seafood dishes. The restaurant also offers a Children's Menu and a Young Adult's Menu with scaled-down portions of the traditional large portion sizes. Indulge in some fine wine from the well-stocked wine cellar built in an old tunnel that was discovered during recent renovations.

Christina Thompson is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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