Came here for a work dinner. Started with the Joseph's Salad which was excellent and the shrimp cocktail. We shared one of the massive steaks, creamed spinach, French fries, Mac and cheese and asparagus. All was excellent. Didn't need dessert but got a pecan pie anyway. Pie was good, whipped cream was over the top. Only knock on the restaurant as a whole is it seemed a little more run down than I'd expect of a place of this caliber, particularly the bathroom. I'm also a beer drinker, not a cocktail drinker, and thought their selections were a bit lacking. read more

I really wanted to love this place, especially given the price point and reputation, but unfortunately our experience fell far short of what you would expect from a steakhouse of this caliber. From the moment we sat down, the service felt inattentive and inconsistent. Bread was dropped off without any explanation or introduction, and throughout the meal we repeatedly had to flag staff down--for menu guidance, drink refills, and even basic items like a steak knife after our food had already been served. What stood out most was the noticeable difference in how we were treated compared to other tables. We had come from a basketball game and were dressed more casually, and it genuinely felt like that impacted the level of attention and care we received. Nearby tables appeared to receive far more engagement, recommendations, and overall hospitality. For a restaurant at this price point, I expect knowledgeable staff who can confidently guide guests through the menu, including wine or drink pairings. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. When we asked for suggestions, the responses were vague and unhelpful, and at times felt dismissive--especially when a younger member of our group was steered toward overly simple options rather than being properly informed. The food, which could have redeemed the experience, was equally disappointing. The chicken dish was completely under-seasoned and lacked any real presentation--honestly resembling something you might expect from a cafeteria rather than a high-end steakhouse. The steak itself was poorly executed, and there were no accompaniments or recommendations offered (no sauces, enhancements, or pairings that you would typically expect at a restaurant of this level). Drinks were not refilled when meals were served, no dessert options were presented, and there was little to no effort to elevate the experience at any point during the evening. Even when asking about the restaurant's specialty (the bacon), the explanation we received was unclear and didn't reflect pride or knowledge in what is supposedly a signature item. At the end of the night, the bill simply did not match the quality of service or food. I had hoped to treat my best friend and her son to a memorable dining experience, but instead it felt awkward, uncomfortable, and ultimately disappointing. There is a lot of potential here, but significant improvements in service, consistency, and overall execution are needed to justify the prices being charged. read more

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The verdict is on Joseph's Steakhouse? Top Service & Excellent Steaks. That what I like, and thats what you get at Joseph's. I've been a dozen + times over the years. One visit I ran into Cliff from the TV show Cheers. Cliff knows Joseph's is the best. It's the spot! You can't go wrong at Joseph's. Never had any issues. They treat you like family and make Great cocktails. I always do a few Martinis. Great ones! Stop in and treat yourself. Make sure you get a bottle of Joseph's Steak sauce to take home with you. Many thanks for great dinner experiences over the years. Quality has remained consistent. See you next time I'm in town. Cheers read more

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Steak was cooked to perfection. Lobster bisque soup was aromatic and smooth- delicious! read more

As always great food with wonderful people! Normally I start with a salad. Today I switched it up and had French onion soup. Followed by the filet with mushrooms and a baked potato. Everything was perfect. Staff s friendly and knowledgeable. Place I busy but not too loud. Thanks Frank! read more

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The Ribeye was amazing and cooked perfectly at medium rare. . I also loved the bacon salad. Portions were generous enough to share. It's a bit pricey but so worth it! Our server was attentive and very welcoming. We had a nice window seat overlooking the lawn. I cannot wait to go back! So delicious! Kate read more

Enjoyed every bite of my meal! The service was wonderful and attentive and inviting. The thick cut bacon was crispy, not greasy, and a great bite. Ended up getting the bone in ribeye medium rare, cooked perfectly and delicious. However, being absolutely stuffed I couldn't say no to the pecan pie with ice cream alongside their homemade whipped cream! Yes please! read more

Joseph's Steakhouse - Pecan Pie with extra whipped cream - Steakhouses Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Updating an earlier review after several more visits. Food and service are excellent as always. Ambiance is very nice although it can get loud depending on the number of guests. Wine list is excellent as well. Parking can be a challenge but there's a garage close by if nothing is available on the street. Highly recommend Joseph's! read more

Apparently of knock off of Peter Luger's, legendary steakhouse from NY area. I found food and service outstanding.

Went for first time . Expected much more. Steaks, I had the bone in ribeye. It was bland and not much flavor. I usually eat my steak without any sauce but needed the steak sauce tonight . My wife's surf and turf was disappointing. Lobster tail tasted of salt not lobster. Again, not much flavor and no crust like a good expensive steak should be . I'm from New Haven so I'll stick with cast iron but I gave it a try. read more

The four of us split two porterhouse steaks for 2, and they did not dissapoint! Had the mac/cheese and fries as our sides which were solid. As an appetizer, the crab that came with the chilled seafood appetizer stood out, as did the thick cut bacon. The service, while solid, could have been better as it felt as though our waiter was a bit stretched with the number of tables he was serving. read more

Went with my girlfriends. Everyone was able to eat their meals My steak was sent back three times way overcooked when asked for medium rare. Needless to say after the fourth time I gave up. Took it home and even the dog wouldn't eat. No comparison to Peter Lugers in new york As a New Yorker. I know. Don't be fooled. I had creamed spinach for dinner. What a shame and paid for it all even though my expensive steak was inedible read more

Great steakhouse right off the highway in Bridgeport amazing quality steak and awesome Sides. We started out with the thick cut bacon appetizer which was grilled to perfection. The French onion soup was delicious and the bread and cheese were nice and crispy on top. For steaks we had the special of filet with bone in and the regular filet that comes with buttered mushrooms which were very flavorful. My son had the hamburger and from the picture you can tell it was huge and grilled to perfection. His fries were crispy and delicious. We all shared a piece of strawberry cheesecake which was the only part of the menu that was not great. Tasted like it came from a grocery store not homemade They take credit card There is street and lot parking available read more

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Personally, the best thing on the menu is their bacon salad with house dressing. It's always my go-to appetizer. The King Lobster Roll is great too. As for the filet mignon, it didn't have as much flavor as I was expecting, but then again, I'm Hispanic, and we really love our food full of sabor! read more

5$ for a soda no refill? And the A/C dripped all over us..a second time. Gotta go out in the rain and around building for bathroom. Penne ala Vodka was very good. Upgrading a soup for 8$ up charge.... read more

Joseph's Steakhouse is without any doubt the single finest steakhouse in all of Connecticut. Bar none. The steaks are always cooked expertly, the home made steak sauce makes your taste buds scream in joy, and the service is absolutely phenomenal. Whenever I'm out to celebrate a special occasion this establishment is my first choice. Why? Because they make the experience about you! Not to mention that the finely focused menu is executed to perfection and without unnecessary bells and whistles. Joseph's ambiance may be demure. But that's the point. Because it's the steak you come for. Not some silly "Tibetan Salt" wall or background EDM music. Always the best and always worth the penny. read more

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Recently went here for dinner with the family. I used to be a regular but It's been a couple of years since I've been here. Didn't realize Joseph sold the restaurant to a new owner? Good for him. My review is more of 3.5 stars. I'll start with the positive - Service is still excellent. Our waiter was on point and very friendly. I also like how they added a couple of items for the kids. Chicken fingers and fries were a big hit. The steaks were very good, as usual. Sides were tasty as well. The negative - The portion sizes seem much smaller then they used to be. The special appetizer only came with two shrimp? The lobster tail was a joke. Baby lobster? Arugula salad was more chopped tomatoes than anything. Also, the orange sorbet was freezer burned! Come on guys. Bread basket was weak. Very light, stale, and no more flat breads? I'm all about paying up for quality but the l left here somewhat disappointed. I'll give this place another try eventually but it's no longer automatic. read more

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First time at this steakhouse - the food was great! Porterhouse for 3 was shared by 4 and we had leftovers. The steak was prepared the "right" way (medium-rare) and was very tasty. Sides ordered were cream of spinach as well as well done homemade potato's. The other 2 in our party order filet minion with side of mushrooms- delicious ! Highly recommend this place for anyone that really appreciates a good steakhouse. read more

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This was my 1st time dining at this restaurant and although the food was pretty good they are very overpriced 12.00 for a small bowl of mashed potatoes but what really got to me was the 20oz sirloin steak was not on the menu as a bone in sirloin for 63.00 dollars it should be on the menu as a bone in sirloin that is very deceiving and for that reason I will not be back !!!!! read more

A Monday night visit prior to concert resulted in a wonderful dining experience. Cozy in old school steakhouse ambience we were immediately welcomed by our waiter. Service was pleasant and attentive - never intrusive - throughout our two hour stay. Our selections began with French Onion Soup and a Lobster Bisque. Both fine starters however the steaks were the true winners here. The 16oz Bone In Filet Mignon was prepared to perfection. Rightfully tender and juicy this Monday special was simply perfect. The enormous Bone In Red-Eye - excellent as well - couldn't be finished. Sides if asparagus and home fries for two were a fine compliment. With no room for dessert we both headed out to the show with smiles on our faces. Highly Recommended... read more

They have excellent customer service, the food is delicious and the owner is very polite everyone was very friendly! I love it read more

I have been to Joseph's steakhouse many times due to work meetings and coming on my own. Every time I feel like they give you less food and the prices just go up. There is absolutely nothing special about the steaks. Nothing. The only thing special here is the steak sauce which tastes good with just about anything but even that is not worth the price. Since I'm not amazed by the steaks, I ordered the salmon which was good. Not extraordinary good which is what I would expect for the price. You are paying for the ambience because the food quality is something you can find at other lower tier restaurants. read more

Joseph's Steakhouse - Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

TLDR Overpriced and probably won't go again on my own. Service was great. One of the servers was kinda creepy and hard to hear (mask didn't help), made it awkward as he explained things and had to repeat himself. The other waiter was very friendly, laughed with us, etc. Just felt odd to have them bounce back and forth at our table instead of having a dedicated waiter. I was trying to figure out who our primary waiter was the entire time I was there. So, points off for the confusion. Got the single sirloin. Steak was cooked very good. Definitely tasty streak. Also, it was a huge piece of meat. Thing is, you don't get anything else beside the hunk of meat. For the cost, they could at least toss in a side salad or a side with the steak. I added mac n cheese. The mac n cheese was terrible, warm noodles with a slice of cheese on top. Panera bread has better mac n cheese. Cost, it was $400 for 4 people. That's kinda nuts when you consider it's middle of nowhere Bridgeport. Just kind of a pretentious vibe, can't justify the cost. Went for a friends birthday. I don't see myself going here on my own on a regular basis. Bottom line, eh... read more

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My wife and I and another couple ate dinner here last night and was looking forward to a great steak. This restaurant is a self proclaimed Peter Luger look-alike. It even have a sign on the wall talking about Peter Luger's sons. So the restaurant Location, Parking, Service, and Ambience are all great. But at the end of the day you're coming here for the steak which was very disappointing and mediocre at best. My wife and I ordered porterhouse for two for $121 and while it came out cooked to the right temperature and on the sizzling platter the steak itself was fairly tasteless. boring and nervy. This is not what you would get at a Peter Luger steakhouse or Sparks or Mastro's. It was probably the equivalent of a Morton's or Del Friscos. So if you're looking for the true, aged, prime, super steak, this is not the place to go. read more

I hate giving 2 stars when our waiter was superb. BUT I can't see what the fuss is all about. For starters, the front of the house seemed very disorganized. Again, our waiter was great. The appetizers were good not great. We ordered thick cut bacon and the burrata cheese & tomato app. Because the menu stated the burrata came with THIN bacon, we ordered the thick bacon. So we received more bacon than we wanted. Since the menu was wrong and included THICK not thin. The steak. Wow. $200 worth of steak (pictured) was tough and unseasoned. When the meat was brought by (another) waiter I asked "that's medium rare?" And he rudely said "don't worry about it" and walked away. The highlight of the meal sadly was mashed potatoes. Dessert was good, not great. The whipped cream was better than the cake. We knew going in that this would not be a cheap meal. When you pay close to $600 for 4 people. I would've liked to have had my socks knocked off. Very disappointed in the (1) rude waiter and the steak. read more

Joseph's Steakhouse - 88 oz. T-Bones Steak for 4 - Steakhouses Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

We've been to Joseph's for multiple special occasions and it never disappoints. The food and service is always fantastic. I personally love the espresso martini and bacon appetizer. Our server Mike was attentive and helpful for our meal. It's an old school vibe with delicious food and we will be back! read more

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Old school. service was great. Steak was great. perhaps not perfectly cooked . (a bit more of a gradient from sear to center than i would have preferred but on par with many others steak houses.) Baked potato was perfect. Not much else on the menu. It's a Steak house. They have a bartender who is a bit of a character but he's about the best you'll find. Thats coming from an old former bartender who has encountered a few bartenders. He's an artist with a cocktail and he keeps a great selection of wine by the glass available. He's worth a visit alone. read more

We were seated in the bar area for dinner the tables were too small the prices we're outrageous also very uncomfortable the area between the tables and the bar was a very small area people were walking by and kicking my chair. They should have larger tables for dinner. The food was good the parking area was fine the atmosphere was okay. There was no hostess at the door the waiters had to seat the people . read more

" I can't imagine how this could have been better," said my table companion. Excellent service, excellent steak.

Service was good. Large restaurant but all squeezed into bar area. Cocktails just okay. The food ( apps, especially crab, steak sides) all excellent. Perfectly prepared. We will return read more

First visit to this fine dining establishment. Lovely dark wood and antique decorations give it an upscale yet cozy feel. Service was prompt and most attentive by our waiter, Joseph. He gave us a rundown on the menu items and specials, with such passionate detail. The Joseph's Special Salad for 2 was amazing-with the rich tasting and tender bacon, Gorgonzola cheese, and a light and flavorful dressing. I could have eaten this all night! I was so glad Joseph recommended it. The Porterhouse for 2 was cooked exactly as requested and was more than enough for 2. It was juicy and tender and just needed a bit more salt and pepper. Potatoes were nicely roasted and along with the creamed spinach really went well with the steak. Joseph served all to us, always checking on us, filling water glasses and drink orders without being pestering. Was surprised and happy to see patrons continally arriving. We will definitely return. read more

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Excellent! Took a friend for her birthday before a show in Bridgeport. She had the steak and I had the chicken dinner. I tried her steak and it melted in my mouth, just amazing. The chicken was also very tender and delicious. Server was very pleasant. Great place for special occasions read more

My favorite steakhouse in the tri-state area. Excellent food, wine, and service. I had dinner at the bar- service and food- superb! Highly recommend. read more

Third time there, this time was the best. The bone in rib-eye was cooked perfectly and delicious. The wait staff was extremely attentive read more

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My mom and I live in California but have a family friend in Connecticut who is recovering from surgery. Mom wanted to send her a steak dinner, so another friend recommended Joseph's. Mom called them to see if this was a possibility and after way too much confusion from whoever she spoke with, thinking she wanted a steak sent to California, we finally figured out we can order for delivery via yelp/grub hub. The evening before, I placed an order for 5:45pm the next day. But at around 2pm my time (5pm at the restaurant), I received a notice that my food would be delivered at 8:45. Uh oh. I figured this is some sort of time zone issue, so I called the restaurant and explained the situation. The person I spoke with checked with the kitchen to see if they received the order. He came back and asked what I ordered, so I told him. He said it was ready and asked if someone was coming to pick it up. First of all...if it's for 5:45, why is this steak already ready and sitting around at about 5? Second of all, I will not be coming to pick it up, as it was ordered for delivery through yelp. He told me that was not possible, as their restaurant has never had delivery. So after a couple back and forths with that, I gave up and said I would call him back. So I called the yelp customer service line. The woman I spoke with gave the restaurant a call and confirmed back with me that the order was for 8:45. So...what is that random steak that the restaurant guy said was done and ready and waiting??? I explained to her that I chose 5:45, but maybe it's a whole time zone mess, but it was supposed to be 5:45 east coast time. She said no, I selected 8:45. Okay, well that is too late, so can we get it earlier? So, she called the restaurant back and cancelled the order and told me to re-order it. Which...okay..so what time do I need to put to get his steak delivered at the time I want it delivered?! Ultimately, she was of no help with answering that question. She said to try 2:45, but that option wasn't available. Luckily, I was able to just do an order for "ASAP" at this point, since it's already in the 5 o'clock hour there. It eventually gets delivered (about 30 minutes after the time we originally had hoped for, but that's not too bad considering all the hullabaloo that took place, I suppose) and I'm awaiting to hear how the actual food is. But my biggest concern here is how the restaurant doesn't seem to even realize grub hub delivers food for them. And how confusing it was for them when my mom called them to see if someone in California could order and pay for a meal to be delivered in Connecticut. And why did this guy tell me my steak was ready at around 5 but then yelp talks to them and confirms the order is for 845? Whose steak is that??? The issue with the time I believe is more of an issue with Yelp than the restaurant. But just a heads up for anyone trying to order for someone else in a different time zone! And don't bother trying to ask these people read more

Yesterday, a friend and I went to Joseph's Steakhouse for dinner. The decor is classic old time Steakhouse like in NYC or Chicago. The bar was massive, old world and charming. Crafted out of dark Mahogony, with large turned columns and intricate crown moldings and mirrors on the back bar. The did it right! The restaurant was jammed with people, the two dining rooms were fully occupied and we were seated at a small table in the bar lounge area. By small I mean the table was square, about 28 inches a side. With drinks, ice water, plates, silverware, menus and wine list there was no more room for anything. We placed our orders and started with Lobster Bisque, the best I have ever had. It was a large bowl, the Bisque was thick and smooth with plenty of lobster meat. It was redolent of cream, butter, lobster and sherry. As we finished our soup, a larger table. Opened up nearby. I asked our waiter Paul, if we could be seated there instead. He was very gracious and quickly cleared the table and brought fresh linens as he and another waiter quickly completed our requested move. Our meals came out shortly afterward, a gorgeous bone in ribeye for me and surf and turf for my friend. I had asked for rare+ and it was cooked to perfection. A nice char, simply seasoned with salt and pepper and a big pat of melting butter on top. The last bite of that steak tasted as good as the first. Midway through the meal our waiter Paul came by to check on us. I told him my steak was the best steak I'd eaten since dining at Peter Luger's in Brooklyn NY. Paul mentioned the original owner had worked at Peter Luger's for many years and tried to bring the best of that restaurant with him when he opened Joseph's Steakhouse. Let me tell you, he completely succeeded in his efforts. read more

This is the best steakhouse I have been to in CT. The porterhouse for two was just perfectly cooked. The mac and cheese was really good and my apple martini was on point read more

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What an awesome place with fantastic steak and a wonderful friendly staff. The decor is exactly what I would want in a high end steak house. I had a lot of fun and a GREAT meal. Will definitely go back! read more

Came back and unfortunately the same experience; Will head to New Haven next time for a real cut of meat.

Our first time in this traditional place. We are at the bar and so got to look at the selection, which is okay but not awesome. The liquor selection is middle of the road but the beer selection is great. I had the crabmeat cocktail and it was great. We split a steak, which by the way the bar tender was not too thrilled about but we didn't really care since his gimlet wasn't made with fresh lime juice!!... it's 2022 and your drink prices show it so I expect fresh lime juice not some processed stuff.. anyways, the sides were okay but not exceptional, the only condiments available for my baked potatoes were butter and sour cream, no chives?!!! ... lol. Not a huge steak eater so when I splurge I want perfection! ... with all said, love the ambiance... read more

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