Shay’s Steaks

Name: Shay’s Steaks
Address: 200 North 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, US
Telephone: (267) 804-7731
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

Shay’s Steaks: Fresh, premium Philly cheesesteaks with a welcoming, hometown vibe.

4.8(5 reviews)

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Shay’s Steaks is a Philadelphia steak house and American restaurant known for premium, three-meat options like NY Strip and prime rib cheesesteaks, all made with fresh ingredients and hand-cut fries. Guests praise owner Scott and a welcoming staff, a no-freezer kitchen, and a picture wall that shares stories of famous visitors and local bands. The experience blends flavorful steaks with a warm community vibe.

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200 N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

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200 North 16th Street

Philadelphia, PA, 19102

(267) 804-7731 shayssteaksphilly.com/

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Services

Premium Cheesesteaks

Gourmet sandwiches made with choice meats like NY Strip, prime rib, and classic steak, served on fresh seeded rolls with options like Cooper Sharp cheese.

Hand-Cut Fries

Freshly prepared fries cut in-house, offering a crispy and flavorful side to complement any cheesesteak.

Chicken Wings

Tossed-to-order wings available for sampling or as a meal, adding variety to the menu with bold flavors.

Personalized Service

Owner Scott and staff provide recommendations, share stories, and ensure a welcoming, community-focused dining experience.

Catering and Groups

Ideal for events or game days, with options to accommodate groups and enhance pre-game energy with quality food.

4.80 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

julien Gourgue

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· 8 months ago

Three of my friends and I were roadtripping and stopped in Philly for about an hour or so. We knew we wanted a Philly cheesesteak and happened to drive by this place when finding parking for the cathedral. Amazing food, delicious first real cheesesteak for the four of us. Scott the husband of the owner welcomed us with open arms and even let us try wings that he was tossing right there in the restaurant. What amazing guy and place! All the workers were great and it’s definitely got some history and pizzaz! We had a wonderful time as one of our only stops in Philly!

Yaz

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· 9 months ago

Stopped by for a cheesesteak before the Eagles game, and it did not disappoint! I’d seen the great reviews online and they were spot on. The classic steak was incredible, and you can tell the fries are hand-cut. Plus, the staff was super welcoming, which made the pre-game energy even better. Definitely recommend checking them out!

Nafis Zahir

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· 9 months ago

Outstanding cheesesteak! This is the first cheesesteak place that I’ve been to that offers three choices of premium meats. I went with the NY Strip with cooper sharp. It was freshly made and hot! The meat was tender, flavorful and juicy. I am getting to like seeded rolls, but this one was soft like a regular roll only with seeds. It had a nice texture and I like the fact that they gut their rolls. Also, the hand cut fries were pretty good. Service was good, the place was clean and I appreciated the Manager checking on the customers. I highly recommend giving them a try. True rating 9.4 / 10

Kyle K

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· 9 months ago

There are a lot of places in Philly to get a delicious cheesesteak, but there is nothing like Shay's. Shay's Steaks is a full-on community highlight. The owner Scott is one of the nicest guys I have ever met and provided us with an above and beyond amazing experience from start to finish. He gave recommendations on his favorites, provided us with some stories of famous people who have visited (very cool picture wall with a lot of local bands!), and truly made us feel welcome. Our favorite was the Philly Special. A little spice and huge flavor. There isn't a freezer in the place and you can tell from the freshness of all the ingredients. These are not "cheap" cheesesteaks, but you are getting your money's worth as the steaks are so stuffed that you need a fork to eat it all. I have visited Shay's 5 times in the last year and look forward to going every time I am in Philly. The staff, the food, and the overall consistency of experience is incredible... Every time is like the first time.

Matthew M

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· 10 months ago

These aren’t your typical Philly cheesesteaks. The quality of the meat was very good, hence the price. They are also significantly smaller than your typical Philly cheesesteak. We ordered the NY strip & the prime rib cheesesteaks, and we both liked the strip more. These 2 sandwiches cost 50$. They charged 1$ for a side of cherry peppers, and not only did they charge me for 2, but only gave me 1. And the 1 had 5 slices of peppers in it, that’s not enough. Come on.

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