Steak 48

Philadelphia



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Ideal for
Known for
prime and wagyu steaks with fresh seafood
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Price
$$$$ Very Expensive
Local tip
A collared shirt or sports coat fits the restaurant’s preferred dress code.

Steak 48 brings a polished American steakhouse style to the corner of Broad and Spruce in Philadelphia. The dining room is designed for fine dining, with an elegant setting and attentive, personal service suited to special occasions, business meals and evenings centered on a carefully prepared dinner.

The menu focuses on premium beef, including USDA Prime steaks and Wagyu selections, alongside fresh seafood and shellfish. The kitchen also offers composed appetizers, inventive side dishes and desserts prepared in-house. The selection gives diners room to build a meal around a traditional steakhouse centerpiece or to choose seafood as the main focus.

Drinks are part of the experience, with handcrafted cocktails and wine available by the glass or bottle. The combination of high-quality ingredients, formal service and a contemporary take on steakhouse dining creates an atmosphere that feels more suited to lingering meals than quick, casual dining.

Steak 48 also accommodates private events through dedicated private dining rooms. Those spaces provide an option for celebrations, group dinners and other hosted occasions while keeping the restaurant’s refined character. The main dining experience works well for guests seeking a dressed-up meal, especially when the occasion calls for a classic restaurant setting with a modern finish.

The dress code reinforces the tone. Elegant clothing is encouraged, while athletic wear, excessively revealing clothing and exposed undergarments are not accepted. Printed T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and visors are discouraged, and collared shirts or sports coats are welcomed. Advance planning helps guests match the expected style and choose the right setting for the occasion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations can be arranged through the restaurant’s online reservation option or by contacting the Philadelphia location directly by phone.
The restaurant is at 260 South Broad Street, on the corner of Broad and Spruce.
It offers fine dining built around steaks, fresh seafood, shellfish, cocktails and wine.
The polished setting and formal dress expectations suit special occasions, business dinners, date nights and guests who enjoy a refined steakhouse meal.
Private dining rooms are available for hosted occasions, celebrations and group meals.
Families can dine there, though the formal atmosphere and dress expectations are better suited to older children who are comfortable in an upscale restaurant.
Guests with dietary requirements can ask the restaurant about suitable menu choices when making a reservation or ordering.
Guests seeking outdoor seating should contact the restaurant directly before making plans, as the venue’s stated dining information centers on its restaurant and private dining spaces.
Guests should choose polished clothing for any visit, with collared shirts and sports coats particularly appropriate for the dining room.

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