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Barclay Prime, Philadelphia, PA

Barclay Prime

4.8
4.8
5433 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable & contemporary setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 732-7560
  • Website
    http://www.barclayprime.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Luxury and sophistication meet posh and chic at Barclay Prime. A sexy revamp of the traditional steakhouse, Barclay's menu offers subtle twists on steakhouse fare. Reserve the entire restaurant for a corporate event, host a celebration in the private room or hang out with friends in the lounge.
  • Location
    237 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Cross street
    18th and Rittenhouse
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,433 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Steakhouse

  • Philadelphia

    Good for special occasions

  • Philadelphia

    Steakhouse

Review summary

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Barclay Prime offers a luxurious dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for its exquisite steaks, guests frequently praise the "best steak I have ever had" and attentive staff. The ambiance is elegant yet comfortable, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While it's pricey, the food quality justifies the cost, with standout dishes like the American Wagyu Ribeye cap and their unique popovers. Despite minor critiques, Barclay Prime remains a top choice for steak lovers in Philadelphia, consistently delivering memorable meals.

5,433 Reviews

  1. Nathaniel

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a late reservation but still had to wait for 15 minutes to be seated, with no apology or drinks while waiting. Our server was polite and fairly attentive, but sometimes hard to hear, mostly because the dining room was quite loud. The steaks were terrific, among the best I've had, and the creamed spinach was delicious. The Kennett Square mushrooms came highly recommended by our server but tasted of burnt garlic. The markup on alcohol (liquor in particular) was absurd, and there were very few options for wine in the sub $100 category. Even with a 200%-300% markup typical of most restaurants, this should be an easy category to fill. People go to places like Barclay Prime to celebrate something or someone special, and when you pay Barclay Prime prices, you expect a special, dazzling experience to match the occasion. While the meal was generally quite good, we were not made to feel special and did not have the dazzling experience you expect from the Starr Group or any high-end steakhouse for that matter.

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  2. Marshaun

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve gone several times and have really enjoyed the place. Today, I guess became of the holidays, the quality was not great. I ordered a medium steak and it came medium rare. I shared my concern and they put it back on the grill and it came back medium well. I was also surprised that they put the same piece of steak back on the grill rather than making another one. Lastly, the tater tots were slightly burnt. Not normal, but very surprised at the quality of the food during my visit.

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  3. Maria

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the ambience and service were outstanding. We would come again. 

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  4. Donald

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Barclay Prime is without a doubt the best restaurant we have ever eaten at. I would highly recommend the Filet Mignon and the New York strip. Both were amazing!! Even the Ceaser salad was incredible

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  5. Amanda

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Okay obviously the steak was great - but the hamachi appetizer was one of the best bites of food I’ve ever had. A+++

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  6. James

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always - delicious food, perfect ambience, outstanding service.

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  7. Jacqueline

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My steak was very chewy. Did not line up with my previous experiences at Barclay

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  8. noreen

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is by far the best steakhouse in Philadelphia. I have been coming here for almost 20 years and it’s been outstanding every time. Tonight was no exception.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Dinner I’ve had in years ! Oysters , crab cake , scallops , steak potato’s OMG! Do it!

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  10. Matthew

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the best experience. Took 25 minutes after rez to sit. Didn't get bread for 45 minutes. Steak was not as I remembered. For $85 14 oz ribeye.. I wanna be wowed by the dining experience. Was not to say the least

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Barclay Prime is rated 4.8 stars by 5433 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
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237 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    18th and Rittenhouse
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.barclayprime.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 732-7560
  • Private party facilities
    Luxury and sophistication meet posh and chic at Barclay Prime. A sexy revamp of the traditional steakhouse, Barclay's menu offers subtle twists on steakhouse fare. Reserve the entire restaurant for a corporate event, host a celebration in the private room or hang out with friends in the lounge.

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