A taste of home, every single time This review is for Pee Dee's Steakhouse. I have been going to Pee Dee's Steakhouse for as long as I can remember. This is one of those places that's a staple in my childhood and in the neighborhood. I've been coming here since I was a little girl, and as I got older, I just kept coming back. The food has never let me down. For me, Pee Dee's is more than just a place to eat. It's comfort. It's familiarity. It's one of those places that reconnects me to home every time I walk through the door. Whenever I'm in the neighborhood, I find myself stopping by because it just feels right. My go-to order has always been the same: a quarter barbecue chicken, a baked potato with cheese, a side salad with Italian dressing, and of course the garlic bread. It's my meal. My comfort meal. Not too long ago, I switched it up and got the barbecue chicken salad, and it was so good. That barbecue sauce they use is delicious. I don't know exactly what they put in it, but it works. And the char from the grill? Always on point. That's one thing I can say about Pee Dee's: consistency. The food tastes the way I remember it tasting years ago. Nothing has changed, and honestly, that's part of what makes it special. You know what you're getting every single time, and somehow it still hits just as hard. It's one of those places where you're familiar with the staff, familiar with the atmosphere, familiar with the menu. It feels comfortable. It feels welcoming. It feels like home. The neighborhood loves Pee Dee's, and for good reason. I've known people who moved away and still make sure they stop by whenever they're back in New York. I know because I'm one of them. Even when I was living in Atlanta, one of my must-stop spots whenever I came home was Pee Dee's. That's how much I love it. In a city where so many places change, close, or try to reinvent themselves, Pee Dee's has stayed true to what it is. Good food. Good portions. Good memories. Every visit feels like reconnecting with a piece of home. And honestly, that's something you can't put a price on. read more

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The food was great , my sirloin steak was cooked to perfection it was very soft and juicy . They give you a nice thing of garlic bread and a side salad and a huge baked potato. The place is welcoming the service was fast and friendly . I would definitely come back here , it's a great deal for a great deal of tasty food . read more

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Definitely wasn't a fan of the food. I got the sirloin with a baked potato, and the steak was thin, dry, and very well done. Not for me. People were nice, and the place looks pretty trendy for the area. read more

Pee Dee Steak House - Sirloin with a baked potato. Wasn't very impressed. Steak was tough thin and very well done. Not a fan of - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in for dinner and ordered the ribeye steak medium rare. It came out perfectly cooked with a nice sear on the outside and juicy in the middle. The seasoning was simple but brought out the flavor of the meat really well. I paired it with mashed potatoes and a side salad, both of which were solid. The service was friendly and attentive without being too much, and the place had a cozy vibe that made the meal even better. read more

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The steak was alright, but not amazing. It was a bit chewy. The sauce helped. The portion was good. Overall, just an average experience. read more

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The table I used was dirty as if it wasn't wiped down for the guests. I ordered and was charged for a 16 ounce porter house but was served a 10oz t bone steak. I paid near double what I should have. The best part of the meal was the fruit punch. I was served between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm today. read more

Went for dinner. The steak was okay, but not worth the price. It was a bit tough. The veggies were good. The staff was friendly, but the food was just average. read more

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I had a wonderful time here at Pee Dee. The food is super fresh and tasty. The service is just very friendly and polite. The ambiance is inviting and pleasant. 5 stars for sure. read more

In and out bite. This place has been here for YEARSSS. Sirlon steak, baked potatoe and cole slaw. Potato wity buttter DAMNN GOOD bread with butter DAMNN GOOD cole slaw EWI TOO MUCH MAYO K Bye! read more

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This place use to be good. Now they have the worst person at the register. He is nasty he is not customer friendly. He thinks he owns the place, and on top off all that he is rude. The customer is NEVER right with him. It is a shame I stop going there anyway cause the food was all burnt the last time I went and spent over $25 for salmon with bones, it was burnt so bad i had to throw it out and when I went back to speak to the person at the register he said he could do nothing. But he took my money fast when I paid. Not all the time is the customer right but at some point you have to help the customer so they can come back. Now the place is mostly empty and I hope that the owner realizes that she made a mistake putting such a person on the register read more

Great value, great food! They are known for their ribs, no surprise! My first time eating at Pee Dee's was great- the service was quick, food was delicious and you get a lot for your money! I can see why it's so popular in the neighborhood, given we all can't hit up 5-star steak houses everyday, this place fills that need for good steak, bbq, anything you could want as a carnivore at a great price. And as many of my past reviews would indicate- I'm a sides girl all the way! Anyplace with good sides is for me! They have it all, mac'n cheese, crab, corn on the cob, loaded mash potatoes, fries, jumbo onion rings, collard greens, and the list goes on and on. And a side note- if the Clinton's (especially Bill) likes this place, you know it's good BBQ, c'mon, Billy boy knows his stuff! They've been known to order their election staff tons of food during election season as their offices are near by! For fast and convenient BBQ- this is ideal for anyone! read more

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My family and I have been visiting this location for many year. Mr.Choo, the owner was always so nice to us. I once was able to say hello to his wife, also incredibly nice. It's to my unfortunate, that I have to write about my experience with the gentleman who took my order over the phone. I believe his name is Karon. I've seen him before, an African American who seemed ok in person, but not too nice on the phone. I placed an order and asked for it to be repeated which he did, then he forgot all the condiments on the side and unions. It's okay, he forgot, but then he forgets the unions again that I had to call back. What infuriated me, was that he mentioned that the place is busy and he'll see if the unions could be delivered. WOW! I never received such a rude response. It ruined my appetite the attitude he gave and never an apology. Rushed me off and hung up. I never received the unions. This is a great place, but this experience was a true disappointment. Watch out placing your order with this man. Horrible. read more

Peedees will always go above and beyond since I was a little girl!! I moved to Georgia and wanted to surprise mom w dinner they made sure everything was delivered on time you guys ROCK !!! read more

This place has potential to be great but LORD the STENCH of gas station mop water when you go inside is ridiculous. I dead ass thought I was gonna walk into the smell of grilled steaks instead I was turned off, walked right out smmfh read more

I live nearby so decided to check out this place one day. I cannot, in my heart of hearts, recommend this place to you. It's just not good. I understand it has been here a long time and people in the neighborhood have an attachment to it, but objectively speaking, the food is bad. The steaks here are pretty thin and not tender. The chicken fingers are what they are. You can't mess them up that badly. The ribs, while cooked fine, were drowned in this really monotonous BBQ sauce that didn't do it any favors. The staff here were fine. You order at the front and pay before getting your food. The decor is really weird and reminds me of a European country style home rather than a BBQ restaurant. I'm glad other people in the neighborhood like this place since I like to support small businesses, but it's just not for me. read more

So apparently I have been spending a lot of time in El Barrio. Well, here is another popular restaurant in the area offering up American comfort food at low prices for the masses. I opted for a half BBQ chicken which I took with baked potato, cole slaw, and garlic bread. The sides were regrettable in their own unique ways. The "liquid butter" on the potato just made it too salty and made me wonder what the hell liquid butter is. The garlic bread was not grilled, and was splotchy in appearance -- I didn't like it. The chicken was prepared to order though, and I did like that. The BBQ sauce was simple and traditional, but it married well with the meat. My selection of dark meat was moist and tender, and I enjoyed it. For $6.99, the portions are incredibly large, so it is definitely a bargain. By carefully selecting your food here, I think you can consistently have a 3 star experience. read more

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All this for $79... listen this was a great deal! Yes it's not Peter Lugers but it's way better than the last remaining tads steakhouse in times square. Everything was flavorful, huge bake potato perfect for sharing or leftovers. Crab legs were delicious! It's a perfect inexpensive alternative. read more

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Been coming here for as long as I can remember (10+ years now) and it's always been good. My family always gets the special and it's so good, such great portions, and my grandma especially loved the baked potato. The workers are friendly and are bilingual. Parking may be a bit difficult but it's an affordable delicious meal at the end of the day. read more

Excellent fast served steak restaurant, you order your steak at the counter with no frills and unbeatable price. I love Pee Dee steakhouse ever since I moved to Harlem 4 years ago. The dine in restaurant is very clean and staff are always friendly. The order line moves quick and the food comes out quick as well so no need to wait long, the perfect place for lunch and after work dinner rush. This is a real meal steak, without any uptight setting for the real folks. Super convenient to be able to order steak delivers to your apartment, they open quite late too compares to other restaurants in the same caliber. I always get the Big Daddy because the portion is huge and the price is more than affordable for what it is. Recently they do online order from their new website so now Pee Dee is definitely 5 stars in my book for quality, price and convenient!!! read more

If you are looking for a spot that's cheap and delicious, this is it!!! The prices are not high and you get a good amount of food. I've been eating this food since I was in high school,and I love it. All they really need to sell is some piñas coladas. read more

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This steak house has a decent lunch special. It is quite a throwback...its like tads and others...there was a time when these fast food type steak houses were urban destinations...as kids we loved to go there... you go in and initially pick what steak you want and its grilled in front of you....then you pick sides...they will give you a baked potato and scoop liquid butter up in it...its cafeteria like, so you have a tray and a fork and cup and you keep going down, grabbing what you want...Then you get to the cashier and you get rung up...The food is pretty decent...often I felt the steak was kinda fatty...but some people love that sort of thing... read more

I can't believe I overlooked writing a review for this place! I have been bringing friends, coworkers, and even strangers into Pee Dee's for three years now, and though I had to cut back on the large portions (trying to watch my figure is what I tell the folk) every month or so I find myself in desperate need of a nice juicy steak or burger, with a baked potato, and some coleslaw. Throw in a beer in the summertime (after work of course) and Pee Dee's becomes a safe haven for good eats, fun conversation, and the occasional Asian lady selling me a bootleg movie. Love it! If you enjoy fresh, grilled meats for cheap, do yourself a favor and make the right on 110th and 3rd Ave, past the fish market, and head to the front of the line! read more

How does one describe Pee Dee Steak House?! LOL. It's nowhere near any of the high end, fancy-shmancy steak houses NY is known for. It's a kind of like a hybrid between a diner and Boston Market style ordering. Walk in and grab a tray and slide down the line as you order. Stop #1: Order the star of your meal. Usually the meat of choice. They have flame grilled, burgers, steaks, ribs, chicken (half, quarter, wings). I love the whole fire-grilled aspect of PeeDee's. I usually get a nice BBQ'd chicken with a baked potato and a side salad. The food offered here is definitely on the heavy side, I mean it is a "steakhouse" but recently they've been offering salads as entrees with grilled chicken/steak/seafood etc.. Speaking of seafood - Pee Dee's has a nice variety! Crab legs, shrimp, lobster, galore! In-between the grill and the next stop they have desserts lined up (jell-O, cuts of different cakes, puddings, all premade I'm sure. Stop #2: Slide on down to chose the side dishes. Well honestly, the sides are always questionable... don't know if they're made from a box or in house. They have mac and cheese, rice, greens, mashed or baked potatoes, corn, to name a few. Stop #3: Still here? Okay, so slide on down to the salad or coleslaw option. That's really all there is to offer at this spot haha! 4 dressings: bleu, french, ranch, and one other. They give a nice sized portion so eat up. All that's left are drinks (beers sold here) and paying the cashier. The decor of the place is EH. Needs serious pick me up. They've kept it pretty clean over the years but it's still pretty old school and dim. PeeDee's is cool for the neighborhood, I wouldn't knock it so respect the 4 stars! read more

I wandered into Pee Dee's late one Sunday while walking home from Target. I was deeply craving home cooking. From the street, the restaurant appears to be a takeout establishment. Once inside the door, you find that it has a decent amount of seating; basic tables and chairs. The ambience is unremarkable. The serving setup is a cafeteria style, where you grab a tray and then ask for portions of meat, side dishes and dessert, and then sit at your table to eat. I bought a steak dinner with potatoes and greens. Cooked to order is always preferable for steak, but was not an option here. You just get whatever's off the grill. The steak that I was served was overcooked and tough, and pretty much tanked the whole meal. I visited several months ago, and have never been back. As much as I like steak, the place was unremarkable. read more

When I want a good cheap lunch I come here! The lunch special is $7.99 Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm. You get a Sirloin Steak 8oz with a baked potato or rice, salad or cole slaw and garlic bread.. I always get the baked potato with melted cheese, salad and the garlic bread...oh and don't forget the gravy for the steak.... Its not gourmet but it will fill you up, and leave you satisfied. read more

Let me say this first. I love Pee Dee's. This is the type of resturant where they cook on a grill, not charcoal but its still a grill. You dont have to be a rocket scientist to understand the menu and the prices are average for nyc. I'm not a big fan of steaks so i stick to the chicken and or ribs, which i have no issues with, and it comes with a baked potato, garlic bread and your choice of salad or cole slaw. As far as deserts there really isnt a big selection so what you see is what you read more

I took my wife to this place in pursuit for a new steak house to enjoy and was greatly disappointed. We both had Steak dinners - my wife had the BIG daddy which should be named the Small daddy they say 13 ounces but after cooking she was lucky to have a 10oz steak. I had the 22 oz T bone steak - both meals came with huge baked potatoes (there way of making up for the small steaks) and a salad along with the worst garlic bread I have ever tasted. The garlic bread tasted like it was from the freezer and reheated like you get from the supermarket. The salad was not fresh and the French dressing was so watered down it took away the entire taste, my wife had Italian dressing and was satisfied but agreed this was nothing to write home about. Service also sucked to be plain honest, the workers all of which are mexican were to busy having conversations about everything else except for the steaks they were making there were 2 boasting about how they just wanted to go home and get drunk. The only thing that tasted half way decent was the fountain soda. We went here on Halloween and I couldn't believe that they chose to hand out candy in the middle of the restaurant causing so much distraction that paying customers had to doge children and parents as they ran by to and from the exit. Do your self a favor and go some where else, the quality of the food here is nothing to die for and your hard earned money can go along way somewhere else including McDonalds or other fast food chains. Wish I would have known sooner!!! read more

They wanted to charge me 34+ dollars for a lunch combo. Literally was chicken, a few shrimp, and yellow rice with a tiny side "salad" of iceberg lettuce. No thanks. There's a great FRESH seafood place right next door, which I found out also makes lunch specials from their daily fresh catch - for 12 dollars. When I told them I changed my mind, it was too expensive, they dumped my food right back in the food bins they came out of. Yeah I wouldn't come here again. read more

Peedees has been open since I was a little girl and I'm not surprised there still open. I will choose this place over bbqs or Applebee's any day. For 4 plates I spent $80 and it was well worth it and a good price compared to the $120 I would usually spend in Bbqs. I always have left overs when I leave , they always pack the plate. I love land and sea and there bbq ribs with a baked potato cheese and broccoli . Yummmmy !!! read more

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Great food with vary good prices! I recommend the big boy stake with bake potto .. The drinks options are low! read more

This restaurant is one of the oldest restaurant in East Harlem and is honestly the best. I've been coming here since I was a baby when I used to live down the block. Every time I go in, it simply reminds me of my childhood. The food is worth it because of the affordable price for a big portion. This restaurant will never get old!! Keep up the work you guys!! read more

If you want something good to eat and quick this is the place to go. The cook makes your food right in front of you they give you a salad and a piece of garlic bread that taste so good. And they have a nice selection of desserts. They have a nice sitting area. read more

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I have been coming here for so many years I can truly say this place is great! The staff has been working here for so many years and it makes it all the more comfortable. They are friendly, courteous and respectful. read more

I live a block from this location and have been frequenting this steakhouse for many years. With that said, the staff members know what I want when I come in the door. A few days ago I placed my regular order and went outside to place a phone call. When my food was done, I went in to pay and noticed that my food cost $7 MORE than my normal tab... Accident, right? Absolutely! Why am I giving them 1 star? Well, it was THEIR accident for including someone else's order with mine, but regardless they still decided to charge me!!! Did the boss tell them to find ways to make more money- who knows? The attitude of the cashier (who has known my business for several years) was so poor that I had to write this review. 1 star for their exteremely poor customer service during this mix up- I am never eating there again. read more

I LOVE THIS place but the cashier is a little rude. Food is great and cheap and I'm in love with the bbq sauce read more

After visting the one at 125th street numerous times. I thought I would enjoy the east harlem location....didnt compared to the 125th location.... if you want to enjoy pee and dee make sure you go to the one on 125th..... read more

I have ordered take out from them several times... I don't care much for their steak and don't even waste your money on their dessert or nasty cole slaw. Other then that...their food is usually good. I usually get their half chicken with rice or baked potato which is always good. Only one time I wasn't satisfied with their food because the chicken didn't taste good. :( read more

Great place to eat when you want that quick steak fix..I love the Mac and cheese..it's my fave side dish..the whole place just works for some reason..this place isn't about the ambiance it's about the food.. I highly recommend checking it out ..the delivery is quick, take out is quick and even eating there is quick..no fuss just a good hearty meal..love pee dees and will continue getting food there. read more

The steaks are good portion and the sides are good. The BBQ wings were amazing and not too expensive. The tables are pretty close to each other and it can get loud very easily. read more

I frequent this joint a lot. It' s cheap, they give HUGE portions and the staff already know what I want when I get there. I opt for the grilled quarter chicken breast with a baked potato and cole slaw for $6.99. This is a steal. Not only because I can break it up into two meals, but because it's actually quite tasty and made to order. Love it. And I'll keep going back. Sure does beat the disparity of fried chicken and pizza joints in the hood. At least I know where I can get some good grilled chicken. read more