Outrageous
DESCRIPTION: If money is no object this place is good. We had reservations for four, but arrived and asked if we could add 1 to the party. This was not taken favorably but they did accommodate us. While waiting for the rest of the party I paid over $9 for a martini - outrageous! Three of us ordered a special that evening, which was filet with crabmeat. Two said the meat was delicious, one had fat in the meat. The price was over $30 each - again, outrageous. Softshell crabs, oysters, shrimp and salads were all delicous. I don't know about you, but after eating an expensive and for the most part delicious meal, I enjoy relaxing at the table, lingering over coffee, dessert, after dinner drinks, and conversation. We were literally hawked by the maitre d, ordering the busboy to remove anything that was not in our hands! Unfortunately I cannot give a restaurant a good recommendation with that type of treatment no matter how good the food was.
DATE: 2003-05-31
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

I'd like to keep this place a secret - Steak 38
DESCRIPTION: Arrived to be valet parked. Table was ready for us when we arrived. Said 'hi' to the huge live lobsters in the tank by the front door. Since it was summer time, it seemed like the help was seasonal and not sure of what to do, but the waitress we had was more then helpfully and quite funny. The wife and I had shrimp and steak. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend using the Ebay gift certificates the first time to get a feel for the place. We liked it enough to drive 50 minutes to go back. Meet one of the owners. Runs a great place and we told him so.
DATE: 2003-09-04
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Anything. The place is great.

Best Steak joint in Delaware Valley for the price.
DESCRIPTION: We have recomended this well-kept secret among our friends. Portions are large, and the bar is always busy and friendly. They have great Blackend Steak and Seafood. You have to get the twice baked potat,o and don't miss dessert... the best Bananas Foster.
DATE: 2003-09-12
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Steak any cut

Next Best thing to Steak in NYC
DESCRIPTION: I have been eating here for several years. Filet and Crabmeat is a must try. Servers are always fun, friendly and fast. The bar is a fun place to hang out. Drinks are good, and the bartenders aren't your average guys! Everyone loves the Banana Foster for dessert, but I prefer chocolate cake! Hard to get in to, so make reservations at least a week in advance or you'll eat at 9:30 p.m. A little pricy for some, but if you are a true steak lover, you won't notice!
DATE: 2003-12-22
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Filet and Crabmeat

Shhh, This Is Our Little Secret
DESCRIPTION: If you didn't know it was there you'd drive right by. Good! That means I'll have a chance at getting in for dinner. Tiny place right on the main drag and I can't say enough. Yummy! Nice people, attentive service, A+++++ all the way!
DATE: 2004-01-06
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Just flip a coin......you can't go wrong

If you want horrible customer service.....
DESCRIPTION: In a service intensified industry where competition is high and substitutions are abundant, it is a wonder why a place like Steak 38 feels that my business is not needed. I arrived with my boyfriend at 8 pm and walked up to a locked door! I knocked and was rudely told "WE'RE CLOSED!!!" Closed? But I have a reservation. It was 8:05 and my reservation was at 8PM. From behind the still locked door I said this to the gentleman inside and he yelled, "You're late, we're closed!" I have never in my life been treated like this. Certainly, he could of at least opened the door. This was even after I called at 7:23 pm to confirm the reservation! He could not have told me then?! He made me drive almost 40 minutes to tell me that they closed 5 minutes before I arrived. I could have not been more dissatisfied. Unbelievable. A place like that does not need my business. And the matre d' in the last review is, I'm sure, the same one that shouted at us. Save your money, time, and patience. Eat somewhere nicer....
DATE: 2004-01-20
SERVICERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2

The Best Place for Great Steaks
DESCRIPTION: This small, almost unnoticable restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in Delaware Valley dining, especially if you love red meat. The prices are not cheap, but are cheaper than most of the touristy high-end restaurants in Philadelphia, and the food is better. I almost always go for the Ribeye, charred on the outside but always a perfect medium on the inside. My wife prefers the "Filet Royale" which is not on the menu but usually offered as a special. It's a thick filet mignon topped with portabella mushrooms and huge chunks of lump crabmeat. We've never experienced bad service or an unpleasant maitre' d, but we know people who have. Our suggestion, make reservations early and be prompt (but still expect to wait for a little while) and enjoy a drink at the bar before being seated.
DATE: 2004-04-13
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Ribeye Au Poivre or Filet Royale w/ Crabmeat

Bring a full wallet
DESCRIPTION: Very expensive, I thought I was dining in NY or Philly. We had nothing exceptional to warrant the inflated costs. The bar too was expensive, over $10 for a martini, the wait staff again was nothing exceptional nor was the crowded tiny dining room.
DATE: 2004-06-22
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

Great Steak in an Average Joint
DESCRIPTION: We went for the Steak and we weren't disappointed. The Filet was fabulous. The service and ambiance average to below. I didn't believe the front entrance was REALLY the front door. The bar and restaurant reminded me of a 1970's mob joint. The staff tried to be attentive but (as it appeared to me) after years of serving, they were just putting in their time and getting through the night. I would rather they didn't do tableside service when it seems to be the most boring thing in the world. Take it back to the kitchen. Bananas Foster was a nice ending. Pricey bar drinks. Overall,w hat do you expect from a fine dining restaurant attached to an Econolodge? I decided, as should you, to take it for what it is, sit back and enjoy the Steak on 38. Welcome to a taste of South Jersey!
DATE: 2004-07-19
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Filet

WONDERFUL!!
DESCRIPTION: My mother, daughter (3 years old), and I had dinner here last week. They have great and friendly service. They were wonderful. The food was out of this world. They definitely give you more than what you are expecting. It was worth every penny and more. They seem to cater to what you want and need.
DATE: 2004-01-04
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Maria

MY SISTER AND I WERE SKIPPED TWICE!!!
DESCRIPTION: DEAR MGNT: I'VE GONE TO RED LOBSTER TWICE AND BOTH TIMES WERE SKIPPED , WHEN CALLED FOR TO BE SEATED FOR DINNER, I REALLY LOVE COMMING THERE , BUT YOU GET SKIPPED TWICE, I'M AFRAID TO AGAIN IN FEAR THAT IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. I DON'T MIND, BUT WHEN 7 DIFFERENT FAMILIES WERE SEATED BEFORE US. IT JUST WAS NOT FAIR! I WORK IN CHERRY HILL, NJ AND THEY OPENNED A RED LOBSTER THERE, I WAS SOOO HAPPY. I WAS THERE SUNDAY 9/22/02 TO CELEBRATE MY SISTERS PROMTION. ITS HARD TO SAY IF I EVER COME BACK TO THAT LOCATION (CHERRY HILL 1 , NJ)
DATE: 2002-09-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 4

We love it.
DESCRIPTION: We go there every year for our anniversary. The food's always good, and the people are always nice. It's the only place that constantly is perfect. We also love the medieval type atmosphere. The Cesar Salad is her all-time favorite salad. They're the only place that doesn't under or overcook steaks every time.
DATE: 2003-07-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : stuffed mushrooms, lobster and steaks, cesar salad.