This was quite an experience. Steak 38 is attached to a generic motel, the space has no windows, but I guess that's ok because the view wouldn't be great. We had a drink at the bar, most were on the sweet side. Then we sat for dinner. Our waiter, Sam, was the best! We picked the PEI oysters and they were delicious. The table side Caesar salad was perfect. My friend said the crab cakes were the best she's ever had, and she knows her crab cakes. The aged t-bone had a great char and fantastic flavor. Filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The table side bananas foster was a superb grand finale to a great meal. We never thought we'd find such good food attached to an Express Inn. read more

Way too good for where it is! Pure south Jersey nostalgia. Great steaks. Best crab cake in the area. Bourbon cocktails on par or better than downtown Philly. read more

Overall, I felt misled by the website, which boasts a "timeless steakhouse with a classic atmosphere", "elevated dishes", "reimagined" cuisine, etc. First impressions matter, and the Cherry Hill location is a disaster. Pulling into the parking lot of a seedy motel that looks like they rent rooms by the hour is shocking. The restaurant does not have its own parking, hence the "free valet" stand squeezed between the restaurant and the motel. Letting go of your car keys so the valet can take it BEHIND the seedy motel would've been too much for me, and I was grateful to not have been the one who drove that night. Inside, the bar is nice and the drinks are good. But, they attempted to seat us in a "dining room" with tables surrounding the bathroom, and the charm of the parking lot we had just come from. Asked for a different table, and the other dining room was better. The food was good, 3-4 stars. The live music, the drinks, and our waiter saved the day. They were wonderful. A fair description of this place IMO is a shady neighborhood hangout, with really great drinks, a decent $70 steak, where people feel free to wear sweatshirts and sneakers on Saturday night, and they would probably let you sing a song or two if you ask. Not every dining experience has to be a fine dining experience, but i hate being misled.... read more

It was fine overall, the food was definitely the highlight, drinks okay-nothing special. We were seated in the back room (the black curtain room), table for two. It was a Wednesday evening, very busy and although the server was super kind and was working as hard as he possibly could, sadly I have to say that service was lacking. In our opinion, this lies heavily on management. We placed our orders, were served our first drink then soon after our dinner arrived via a runner. It was prepared correctly, hot & delicious (filet/crab cake/salmon special/mashed potatoes/green beans). Then, this is where it kinda went off the rails (for us). From this point on, we were on our own, no check in from service to confirm that our meal was received to our ordering preference (filet temperature), no follow up to our (now empty) drinks...almost 2 hours into our sitting and still no check in, our dinner plates and glasses had been cleared. On numerous occasions, management was seen stepping in at the room entrance panning the space quickly then exiting. Perhaps, she could have "jumped in" or even approached & "inquired" to the quests as to how their experience was going??? This is known to be a very nice establishment with a huge following, so we simply expected more. Finally, we were approached by our server and we placed a 2nd drink order only to sit and wait so long that my husband got up and walked over to the bar himself, was told that my drink had already been delivered to me....WHAT??? No, not true! It became awkward at this point. The management knew we were not pleased. She approached and was apologetic. We ordered a dessert which was ultimately comped along with our 2nd drink, which was not expected, yet appreciated. We stressed the point to management that we did NOT blame the server for the lack of attention, as he was clearly working as hard as he possibly could. Bottom line, delicious food, no doubt!!! Upon departing the restaurant, we noticed management at the podium scrolling on her phone. Hmm, unfortunate:( read more

Steak 38 is definitely in a really weird location. There was no valet the night we went so we had to park behind the seedy motel it's located in. Once inside, it is very dark and has an old world style to it. This is where the magic happens. I started with the Smoke Show as my drink. Literally a show as they smoke it tableside. It was delicious. Next was a Caesar salad, also prepared tableside. It was the BEST Caesar salad I've ever had. The flavors were amazing. I had the special which was an espresso crusted filet mignon. I am absolutely, 100% a steak person and when I say this was the best filet I've ever had, I mean it. I have dreamed about that steak since then. My husband had the ribeye which he said was really good. My mom had the mussels in white sauce. She said they were really good. Our dessert was a delicious, HUGE carrot cake. We split it between 3 of us. Our server, Sam, was probably the best waiter we've ever experienced. He had great recommendations, made sure we were getting as great a deal as possible, sang during dinner, AND to my dad for his birthday. I will absolutely go back, but I'll need hope the valet is there that day. read more

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Excellent table side bananas foster and Caesar salad. Old school ! I recommend this as a wonderful romantic night for any couple or anyone celebrating special occasion read more

Came here for my husbands birthday and had a decent meal. To be honest I wasn't wow'd by anything but everything was tasty and the server was attentive. read more

I found this place on a humble for a trio I did. Set up dinner reservations before going to party. It was nice. The food food was good and the service was great. The place is a little small but other than that, it was good read more

The food the service the atmosphere amazing! Read many great things about this restaurant and past it often so happy to finally try it. The portions are huge so the price makes sense. We got the porterhouse and the prime rib. Both amazing!!! read more

Food was good! Save room for chocolate lava cake. Service was amazing - ask for Sam best waiter you'll ever have.

The food was phenomenal and the service was excellent! Sam sang throughout our visit and kept us entertained. I personally don't eat red meat but the duck was exceptional! I also tried but didn't get photos of the fettuccini Alfredo, the jumbo lump crab cake, the table side Caesar or Bananas Foster. read more

Steak 38 - 16 oz Rib Eye Steak ribeye with smashed potatoes and green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Had the best filet I have ever had. It had the perfect sear. perfect seasoning. cooked to the perfect medium rare. Served at the best temperature with a very large awesome tender baked potato, and fresh whole green beans. I'm 66 years old and have never had any better. read more

Delicious from soup to nuts! Very unassuming little gem of a steakhouse. I ordered the 16 oz rib eye, prepared medium rare, served with a side of mashies and perfectly seasoned green beans. Old school, table side preparation for Caesar and Bananas Foster. Drinks are great! My waiter brought three wines to taste before I made a selection. Very friendly, accommodating staff. I'll be back with friends! Restrooms are impeccable. read more

My husband and I have been wanting to try this place for a while from the reviews of friends. I now have trust issues with my friends. We had reservations and were sat promptly. The decor is something, just not sure what. Reminds me of like 80's Vegas. Our waiter was nice but very chatty. Appetizers were goat cheese crustini and garlic shrimp. Both good. French onion soup was a bit salty but flavorful. Entrees were ribeye and a filet. All entrees come with green beans and mashed potatoes which is a plus for steakhouse. My husband said his steak was good but fattier than he is use to . My filet topped with bleu cheese was not worth $73. The creamed spinach was a toss up. Hubs said it was good and I said meh. ( I think it was baby spinach tossed in a think Alfredo style sauce with parm cheese on top.) Desserts were a nice variety. I couldn't make up my mind so I got the toffee mousse cake and chocolate chip cake. Both good but definitely not homemade. My husband got the bananas Foster. This is made table side and is very tasty. All and all the food wasn't bad, but wasn't great either. When all is said and done we could have had a better meal at Capital with better quality of food and ambiance. Would not come again. read more

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Food was excellent service was impeccable and the ambience was great. We had Sam as a waiter and he was terrific. More pricey than usual for a table that had 3 wine glasses and 1 beer and no desserts. $337! 2 crab cake orders, 1 8oz filet and 1duck. Will return but the total threw me. read more

Went there on a recommendation. Attached to a hotel but never underestimate appearances. We had a party of seven and thought for the prices the food quality would have been top notch. It is very dimly lit. The ribeye steaks were overcooked. Lobster tails on the seafood fra diablo were rubbery. This should not be happening at all. They forgot part of a meal. Had to ask to have it taken off the bill. They only had regular coffee and tea. No espresso or cappuccino. The gratuity they added automatically amounted to 24%. We do not think we will be returning. read more

Great experience!! The bar tenders were nice and helpful. The wait staff was so kind and everyone there was working so hard to make sure the customers had a great experience. Highly recommend. read more

Steak 38 - Caesar Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Our server, Joey, was the best! He ended up making a few different selections for us between the food and drinks, and not a thing was disappointing! We had a 22 ounce porterhouse, and a crab meat filled filet mignon. Some of the tastiest things I've ever had in our lives, along with the garlic shrimp for an appetizer. I highly suggest you come here for the food, ambiance, and service! All are worth returning! read more

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If looks could be deceiving.... definitely don't judge a book by its cover!!! If you know, you know! So driving to this place, you see Steak 38 settled between motels. Now.... if I didn't know all about the hype of the amazingness this place has to give, I would have turned around lol. But don't be scared!!! Do the valet and go on inside! Walking in, you're greeted with views of the awesome bar. You get a speakeasy type vibe as you walk inside. Bar is big and there's several different seating areas inside. It's a lot bigger than it looks from the outside Service is top notch. If you want first class type service... go here! Our server was Ryan and he definitely knowledgeable about everything. From drinks to specials... he gave the best recommendations. Drinks Definitely go for one or more of their signature cocktails! You won't be disappointed. I had one of their martinis that was named after one of their waitresses, and it was delicious! They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol! Food Whatever steak they have... you gotta go with it! You can't go wrong with a filet over there! Many options to choose from, but do the steak! I had the Wagyu Steak special.. 14oz Porter with truffle butter, asparagus and mashed potatoes. It was a melt in your mouth cut and was pretty epic. I'm definitely coming back. They also have happy hour specials that I'm definitely going to check out. Glad I'm not too far! read more

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What an amazing small place. We celebrated a birthday here. Reservations were quick to book; we had a party of 12. The restaurant is on a busy street but it is attached to a motel. When you enter the lights are dim, it feels a bit crowded but do not let that deter you. Once we were seated staff were so nice, attentive and helpful. We were able to divide our checks (which is a plus for me when dining w/ a big group). I ordered the salmon and it was amazing. Overall I loved everything I ate, drank and even though it's pricy it is so worth it. read more

Ate here recently and really enjoyed our meal. Prime rib and a large ribeye, paired with smashed potatoes and green beans. Both were awesome! The atmosphere reflects the age of the establishment and got a bit loud at times, so be prepared for that. Our server was very attentive and engaging. Highly recommended! read more

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You will never get a better steak anywhere. The atmosphere is classic old school. Ya feel like you would bump into the rat pack at the bar having Manhattans. The bar is top notch. The food is amazing and the staff are attentive and accommodating. read more

Once you overlook the parking lot and the motel that's next door the food is pretty good. The only knock we had was the clams casino as they were very small. The prime rib made up for the clams because it was tender and delicious. Next to Lawrey's in LA, I would put this prime rib as the 2nd best. I would definitely order it again. Someone had the steak Diane and she said it was just the right portion for her and very flavorful. The table side Caesar salad was ok but the price was reasonable at $8 pp which is pretty good. The service was solid as our waiter was very attentive as well as the Hostess. They both made sure everything was good. Will definitely be back. read more

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old school service.. Dedication to cocktail service. Top quality food. I think this is the best restaurant. I ate in in South Jersey... read more

Steak 38 - u will need help - Steakhouses Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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What a fantastic restaurant, I really forgot how much I like this place. The cool thing about this place it's very intimate and they have so many options to have table side experiences. We enjoyed a Caesar salad, smoke show drink, fillet for two, and bananas foster table-side. I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion! We went here for my birthday, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. They offer valet parking to make it easy to park. read more

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Awesome food. Ambiance ok but you can't taste ambiance like great steak food and drinks Casey's read more

Steak 38 is a dimly lit steakhouse restaurant to enhance the ambiance. They give you complimentary bread and butter which was good. We got the Fried Calamari, and each got a Rib Eye (16oz and 24 oz; medium rare). The entrees included the standard mash potatoes and string beans but our server said we can replace them for any of the sides except the mac and cheese and the french fries (the french fries only because they ran out. We came after 7:15PM). We opted for sautéed mushrooms and onions in exchange for the string beans. The mashed potatoes and steak were both really good, and I really enjoyed the sautéed onions. The Fried Calamari was good but the breading fell apart a little too easily dipped in the marinara sauce. We also tried the Pineapple Swoon and the Sangria Carafe in White Sweet Passionfruit. The sangria you could choose choose from least sweet, mid-sweet and the sweetest. We opted for mid-sweet. The Pineapple Swoon wasn't that great but the Sangria Carafe was better. The service was great, and our waiter was friendly, nice and attentive. Parking is kind of strange because Steak 38 is connected to a motel so we couldn't figure out where to park at first. You drive up to the sign that says something along the lines of "Complimentary Parking or Valet." They offer complimentary valet parking but we asked if we could park ourselves and they allowed it. We had to go through the underway and parked alongside the motel. 4/5. read more

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We had a beautiful anniversary dinner here. We had drinks at the bar first, followed by dinner. We started with the table side Caesar salad which was excellent. My husband also had the French onion soup. Our entrees were blackened rib eye and lobster ravioli with crab meat. We finished dinner with the peanut butter chocolate pie. I was too excited to eat and therefore only took a photo of my delicious drink. Service was excellent and very friendly. My only complaint, which has nothing to do with the restaurant, was a very loud crowd that we were near, interrupting the more quiet, dim, romantic atmosphere. I can't wait to return and try something new. read more

Steak 38 - Steakhouses Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Dark, masculine and frozen in time (say 1968) Steak 38 in Cherry Hill has the steakhouse formula down to a tee - but not a tee shirt. Magnificent cuts of prime aged beef and enough sauteed and creamed sides to make your cardiologist smile. And please leave your strategically torn jeans home as you might want to consider cleaning up your look as sartorial standards haven't completely disappeared I know you can do it... and will be rewarded with service to match - Frank, Dino, Joey and Sammy wouldn't have it any other way. Steak 38 is a throwback evening of impeccable pedigree... you know before DoorDash and GrubHub turned us all into a feral pack of take-out gavones. Five easy stars for a classic. Did Peter Lawford just walk in... read more

Went for my son's 13th birthday the other day. We loved it. The service was amazing, they were attentive, accommodating, and really made my son's experience a special one. The food was really good. We got prime rib and ribeye. Both were cooked exactly as we ordered, and seemed huge. We also got the table side caeser salad which my son loved seeing them make it (except his realization that anchovies are in it lol). read more

Steak 38 - Ribeye... perfectly cooked. Such a great time - Steakhouses Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

The last time I was at Steak 38 I was celebrating my 18th birthday. Tonight, I am currently 24 years old and celebrating my mother's birthday and boy my perception of this place has made a complete 180. At first glance, expectations may be mixed for this steakhouse given that it is attached to a motel, but don't be fooled by its location, folks! In the six years since I've last been at Steak 38, this place has gone through quite an interior makeover that has only elevated the establishment to another level that I appreciate greatly. The vibes that I get from this place is a cross between a speakeasy and an episode of Man Men in the best way possible. Steak 38 is a Southern NJ mainstay for many reasons and their food -- of course -- is no exception for that title. I ordered the Certified Angus Rib Eye Steak and it as cooked to perfection with a simple, yet flavorful layer of seasoning. Accompanied with their "My Way" Old Fashioned, which is Steak 38's own aged bourbon, my meal was complete. When I tried my sister's Rack of Lamb, I was transported to a whole new world, because those flavors were heavenly. Had I had another chance I would have definitely went with the Rack of Lamb. For a larger party of around 11 people, our server -- whose name is slipping me unfortunately -- did a wonderful job. He was equally attentive as he was charming, which rounded out our entire experience perfectly. Kudos to him! At the end of the day we were all filled to the brim with drinks, food, and laughter with enough to bring back home in to-go containers. Looking forward to celebrating at Steak 38 in the future! This place truly is legendary. Happy eating and stay safe out there! read more

Steak 38 - Steakhouses Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Pulling in the Steak 38, the gentleman who take care of the cars recognize you even though you're not there too much they make you feel at home you go inside, and the hostess can't be nicer the owner Jerry, the chef Danielle, so professional the waiters, big Joe, and the rest of the entire staff can't help you enough I recommend this restaurant To everyone the drinks, the food, everything sensational read more

service was good. enjoyed the table side caesar. ribeye was cooked well. unfortunately the duck was overcooked and dry. Not a fan of the way food is delivered, seems unsanitary. Drinks are expensive, dirty grey goose martini was $18. read more

Was pleasantly surprised at the interior and quality of food! Don't judge the restaurant by the exterior look or lot that it shares with a motel. It's definitely a hidden gem! Started out dinner with oysters on the half shell and an order of jumbo scallops wrapped in bacon. I'm sorry I did t take a picture. The scallops wrapped in bacon were beautiful. Nice size and not overdone. Presentation was very appealing and the taste any better. The oysters were fresh and tasty. A little small but no complaints. Dinner drinks were two peach smashes. Delicious! Fresh smashed peach, very light but yummy. Dinner - we each had prime rib (16 oz) which was cooked to order. My medium was perfect, with a creamy horseradish sauce and the au juś were perfect compliments to the meat. The truffle fries were good. The string beans were fresh, green and tender. Was so stuffed I couldn't eat dessert but the table side service for the bananas foster will ensure I come back to try. Finished the meal with a chocolate martini that was devine. All in all it was a great meal. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. Dan was my waiter, very friendly & attentive. Very informative and friendly. Sam was waiting on another tables, very entertaining, great stories and he even sang! It was lovely. Sam is half Mexican & half Irish (overheard at dinner) and very charming. Everyone Couldn't ask for better service. I'll definitely be back but I might have to keep it a secret. Definitely make reservations if you plan to go. read more

Steak 38 - Prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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This place is a diamond in the rough. Being next to a motel, I had some doubts and I probably would never even think twice. But this place is delicious. From the drinks, to the steak (with your choice of topping), lobster ravioli. Even the service was spot on. They have a lot of options that makes table side. Get the smoke show, you will not be disappointed. read more

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We Love Steak 38 Cherry Hill. The service, attention and mannerisms of the Host, Staff, waiter and Waitresses are top notch. A old school classy joint with a old Italian ambiance, very quaint. You should dress on the higher end of casual to dressy, this place deserves it. The background music enforces where you are with the sounds of Dino, Francis Albert, Bing and the rest. The menu is amazing. This particular night the had specials consisting of crab cakes (that were awesome!) and Wagyu which I would love to try. My wife had the Steak Diane that was also amazing. We also had the Ceasar Salad that is always prepared at the table along with a shrimp cocktail. Most entrees come with Chefs potatoes and green beans (both very good) or you can order sides Ala cart. For those who may be a little squeamish, Steak 38 is not cheap, it's not the most expensive I've seen either. However, for me, to be at a place you love, great food, atmosphere, with family and friends... it's priceless. Just check out the review up top, 4 out of 5 from 210 reviews? There is definitely something great here. Let me know what you think. read more

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We just moved to the area and it was our first time here. Our steaks were perfect, service was top notch and Sam was amazing. I would highly recommend. read more

Wedge, snapper soup, filet with crab. Service there but felt inauthentic. Ambiance local and vibey. Steak was better last tine. They missed on both entrees unfortunately but place was good enough the time before to warrant 4 star review. Steak was MW ordered MR and it was that way because the chicken dish gf ordered was completely incorrect so they had to correct it so my Steak sat in window and overcooked while they fixed. Snapper soup is fabulous. Wedge salad was delicious. Wasn't best entree experience this tine around but this place takes the cake all day over Library and on a better night can rival Flemings and/or Capital Grill. read more

My husband and I went to Steak 38 on New Years Eve 2022. We have been here numerous times on New Year's Eve and for many special occasions and always left with a five star experience!!! It makes me SO sad that I even have to write this because that is how bad it was this time. Our waiter, Joey, immediately started pushing the specialty cocktail menu down our throats. When my husband and I said we would like cokes, that was not good enough for Joey. He said, the restaurant spent a lot of time curating the cocktail menu and we HAD to order a cocktail cause it was New Years Eve. He kept pushing it. My husband cannot drink. The waiter was disappointed with us. He asked us very disapprovingly if we were ready to order then. We each ordered the surf and turf then at $116 each!!!! We never saw our waiter Joey the rest of the night! We never got refills on our cokes and he never asked us if our food was good. The lobster was horrible. The filet was great. It was such a disappointing experience, especially for the money we paid. We may not have ordered a cocktail from the amazing curated cocktail list but we still paid A LOT of money for the food and did not deserve to be treated like that. I know Steak 38 is under new ownership now so I'm now sure what's going on but I'm very upset by this. Upset enough to write a review. :( read more

We had a few recommendations for this place, so we figured we'd give it a shot for our anniversary dinner. We always dress well to go to dinner, but this was yet another place where people in shorts made an appearance, although most were dressed for dinner. Good start with their version of a black Manhattan. When I started to ask how big of a cut was in the "Steak 38 for Two", I was immediately told they were out of that cut. After some debate and discussion, we both decided on a filet; hers with Bernaise, and blue cheese encrusted for him. I confused the waiter when I asked if they do rare plus, so I just went medium rare. So we started with the lost art of a tableside Caesar salad. There's definitely something in the taste to that preparation. Uneven pacing. Slow up front but steaks came quickly after the salad. Onto the steaks. On cut they initially appeared okay, but my blue cheese overwhelmed the bland filet. We both agreed they were a touch overdone, bland, and not filet tender. While they gave you sides, we ordered a separate side of mushrooms. All that with tip and you're approaching other unnamed top-end steakhouses in the area cost with nowhere near as good of a steak. Not annoying or terrible, but we don't need to come back. read more