Best Steak Tartare in Philadelphia

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Townsend
Townsend
92/100 (402 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
French
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Half Chicken
Brioche
Risotto
Scallops
Seared Sea Scallops
Rabbit
Valrhona Chocolate Souffle
Duck
Potage
Ribeye for 2
Oyster
Cote Du Boeuf
Marinated Hamachi
Fois Grois Mousse
Halibut
Foie gras
Toasts
Bass
Escargot
Lamb
Oysters Rockefeller
Fish
Potato Gnocchi
Sea Bass
Beef Tartare
pavlova
Halibut
Salad
Branzino
Truffle
Steak Tartare
Crab
Sit down
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Fine Dining
"A true culinary gem! TOWNSEND in Philadelphia's East Passyunk Crossing neighborhood has left an indelible mark on my dining experience. Every aspect,..."
Sayak Das
"Nice place to eat and treat yourself. We did take the tasting menu and every dishes were delicious! We loved the duck breast. Would recommend..."
Amélie Dupuis
"Escargot $16 sauce would go really well with bread Foie Gras Mousse $16 was tasty. A lot of mousse for the bread. Would get this again Cote du..."
Jo
"Have you ever eaten a meal, and halfway through you stop and think I am so grateful for being able to eat this......no? Me either, until last night,..."
Eric C
"Absolutely stunning. I brought my two elderly friends to the restaurant and the people were professional and attentive to them. My two elderly..."
Yukting Chan
"My husband and I love to eat and trying new places. While we have been to Townsend before, this was the first time trying the tasting menu. For $100,..."
Davine Mercado
"What a treat! Elegant and creative cocktails and dishes, we had the best time for dinner at Townsend. For food - Hamachi - really well balanced with..."
Natalie Caldwell
"Celebrated my birthday here with my husband over Labor Day weekend. Service was excellent and the food blew us away. Highly recommend the fluke and..."
Lisa Michalczuk
"My boyfriend surprised me for New Years Eve to take me to a 7 course dinner at Townsend and it was simply delish! It was our first time and we both..."
MAP
"The small room in the back creates a romantic atmosphere for any special occasion. If you tell them in advance that you are celebrating a birthday or..."
Holly Boyle
"Visited during restaurant week. As expected, good quality experience. Looks like they recently opened up at this location, you could almost smell the..."
A B
"My friend and I stopped by for a quick drink and some grub before heading home. The bartender was very attentive and courteous. The food and..."
Thi Lam
"This is the best restaurant in Philadelphia! We’ve been planning to visit for quite some time, and recently asked for a baby sitter and spent our..."
Ryan Todd
"Amazing service! Puts the staff of most restaurants in New York to shame. I have never heard servers so knowledgeable and enthusiastic without them..."
Trung Tieu
"Nice services and great food. Venison cooked well which I really recommend this dish! I like the wine source in Foie Gras, elevated the whole dish..."
Ella Z
"Food was all very tasty and rich! We enjoyed the cocktails as well and the atmosphere was pleasing. Generally speaking the price per portion size is..."
Kingston Ko
"My fiancé and I are frequent customers of the bar and we love it! Barmen are super professional and love what they do! Their cocktail menu is often..."
Dina Christensen
"Well executed upscale French inspired food and excellent service. Try all the classics like steak tartare, escargot, and the cote du boeuf for 2. The..."
Dustin Lynch
Friday Saturday Sunday
Friday Saturday Sunday
82/100 (1752 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Honeynut Squash
Octopus
Beef
Sweet Potato Agnolotti
Pork Tenderloin
Potato Gnocchi
Caviar
Beef Tartare
Lobster
Pesto
Wine Pairing
Oysters
Shrimp Cocktail
Pasta
Roasted chicken
Chicken Liver Mousse
Salad
Negroni
Scallop Ceviche
Confit Artichokes
Crab
Octopus
Oyster
Steak Tartare
Lamb
Smoked Eggplant Spritz
Cheesecake
Dry Aged Duck for 2
Filet Mignon
Mussel Toast
Halibut
Beet Pasta
2 It Was Mixed Vegetables Cooked to Perfection
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a night! Everything is great about this place... Great food, the chicken melted in my mouth Great drinks, the bartender is amazing. We will..."
Tara Lyn DeWalt
"Where do I start? The vibe is everything you'd want for a romantic evening, a night out with friends/family, or just a spot to relax. Hannah and Chad..."
Elizabeth Cal
"The best meal I have had in quite some time. Service also amazing both at bar and dining room. It look amazing inside! We will definitely be..."
Diana Melchiorre Bray
"Service was very attentive. Our waiter knew the menu with such detail and helped to make selections and pairings so that each course built on the..."
Erin Shover
"I love this place, stopped in for a couple glasses of wine with a good friend. It's a small bar but super awesome, great wine selection and awesome..."
Maria Quattrone
"This place is nothing short of food Heaven. Each dish is better than the last. Service is superb! Can't wait to return! Simply..."
Della Truppo Larkin
"Jewel box renovation. Lovely service. Lovely atmosphere. Some of the best food and wine we have had in really long time. Oysters, veggies, steaks and..."
Angela Gilbert
"If you haven't been in to dine yet, get in there now! The cocktails are some of the most creative and thoughtful I've seen in a long time. Service is..."
Lemond Adams
"Exceptional food and service. Their knowledgeable staff makes you feel right at home, while serving up a delightful drink menu. The food is..."
Varvara Lemonitsa Kambouroglou
"The food, the service, the atmosphere, all were above my expectations! Truly a gem in Rittenhouse Square. Great place for a date..."
Rasheda Hatcher
"Great food, lovely renovation, and drinks are spot on! Give this place a try, won't be..."
Chris D'Ambro
"Love love love this place! Everything we had, and we had several dishes, was absolutely delicious! Highly..."
Dania Baber Strong
"Incredible food and experience! We will return!! Ask Sacha about Ooh La La and ‘apple pie’ after dinner..."
Kay Vanderhorst DeWalt
"Lovely atmosphere, beautiful delicious food and gluten free friendly! Great to be back in this updated..."
Nancy Epstein Lozoff
"FSS is a must-try if you’re into the Philly food scene. It is quite a price tag and the majority of that cost is going to the culinary technique;..."
Bruce Leewiwatanakul
"A dining experience that's truly exceptional! Friday Saturday Sunday in Philadelphia has earned every one of its 5 stars. From the moment I walked..."
Sayak Das
"Heard a lot about this place, and it exceeded expectations. Food was very interesting and was perfectly cooked and presented. The small elements of..."
Caleb Raye
"Amazing food and cocktails in a perfect setting. From the first course, your taste buds are awoken by culinary perfection. The servers are elite and..."
Kristoff Riley
"Philadelphia Magazine rates this as the best restaurant in the city. After waiting for 2 months for the day of our reservation to arrive, maybe our..."
Mark S Smith
"10/10 the service was excellent, the presentation and taste of food was fantastic! Pictured are a few of the beautiful dishes served! Tomatoes in..."
Roxanne
"The best meal of my entire life. Definitely for special occasions but we celebrated our engagement here and they gave us so many goodies! I also have..."
Jessica Gunoskey
"How could you give a freshly awarded James Beard winner anything less than 5 stars? They lived up to the hype in every way! The atmosphere is great,..."
Sierra Robinson
"I finally made it to FSS this year and this was before they won the James Beard Award! I was so happy they won…Well Deserved! I was there to..."
Shane J
"This was beyond delicious. Just the right amount of food. Relaxed, genuine service. Great cocktails, wine, and food. It's not easy to delight at..."
Jeffrey Denson