Barclay Prime, gay restaurant in Philadelphia
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Barclay Prime

Google (1751) 4.7
Tripadvisor (526) 4.5
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Address
237 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Price Range
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About this place Barclay Prime

Barclay Prime is a high-end steakhouse from restaurateur Stephen Starr, set in the Barclay building on South 18th Street just off Rittenhouse Square. It is a mainstream restaurant listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. The menu centres on steaks and a long wine list, and it is best known for its luxury cheesesteak made with Wagyu, lobster and foie gras. Expect steakhouse prices and a dressier crowd, with a 4.7 Google rating from over 1,700 reviews. It works for a special-occasion dinner. Book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights. Philadelphia's Gayborhood is a short walk east.

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1,751 reviews

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Coco Sep 2026
★★★★★

I evaluate every dining experience on three core pillars: food, ambiance, and service. For my recent birthday dinner with my family, Barclay Prime delivered a flawless sweep across all three... but the service truly stole the show, and that is entirely thanks to Mat. Mat’s attention to detail and genuine hospitality resulted in one of the best meals I’ve ever had. He was warm, deeply knowledgeable about the menu, and provided incredibly thoughtful recommendations. Frankly, he delivered Michelin-level care with every interaction. I’ve dined at every other Starr restaurant multiple times, and this was by far the most flawless experience I've had. Mat absolutely deserves a promotion! As for the meal, the pacing of our courses was impeccable. We ordered quite the feast: lobster bisque, tuna tartare, a wedge salad, sliders, tater tots, corn, truffle mac and cheese, potato purée, onion strings, Kennett Square mushrooms, filet mignon, and the ribeye. While the steaks were flawlessly prepared, the starters and sides were my favorite part. The lobster bisque was the best I’ve ever had in my life, the sliders were exceptionally juicy, and the potato purée was giving pure Joël Robuchon perfection. We finished with the Snickers upside-down cake, plum sorbet, and the banana crème brûlée: a truly unique dessert that is an absolute must-order. Mat even brought me a complimentary dessert with a birthday candle. A five-star, exemplary experience from start to finish! If you are in Philadelphia, definitely visit.

John Doe Sep 2026
★★★★★
David Schorr Sep 2026
★★★★★

One of the best steakhouses I’ve ever been to. Everything was top-notch.

Kevin Norfleet Sep 2026
★★★★★

Went for a private dinner and the food and service were just as good as in the restaurant.

Jay Zee Sep 2026
★★★★★

This is far away my favorite spot when I just want consistently great food and amazing service Mat T. is fantastic at making us feel like we are appreciated. As well as the hosts are a cut above. Thank you all for everything you do!!

WY Sep 2026
★★★★★

The restaurant is lively, and the food is delicious. We will definitely be back. Be sure to save room for dessert!

Ben Sep 2026
★★★★★

This is a top tier restaurant for birthday, anniversaries, or special moments. They serve very good dry age T-Bone , Porter. It is better than ribeye. Their sea bass and scallops are fresh and juicy. The chocolate mousse cake is great for dark chocolate lovers. Their truffle mashed potato is on the salty side. I will not miss the raw oysters. We had a good time.

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Last updated on 15 November 2026

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