Chops Restaurant

If this was the cooking show ""Chopped"", I would vote for this one to be chopped on the first round. The place to hard to find, with a very tiny that is lost among the bigger signs on City Avenue. When we did find it we wanted to Valet as it was pouring rain, the valet desk was out, but we waited there ten minutes and a valet never showed up. The restaurant is kind of a faux Ruth Chris Steak House. The space is just a big open space on the first floor of a office building, with some objects stuck on the walls to give it a steakhouse feel. Our booth was not ready, so we waited 20 minutes in the bar. The bartenders was just rude. First they had no crushed ice and then the tap beer was not working. She seemed angry at us for ordering things that they did not have. Our waiter was friendly and good. I really enjoyed my salad. However the other person ordered a tomato and onion salad. The tomatoes were mealy and seemed frozen and then thawed. It took us a long time to get our steaks. Someone at our table ordered a chopped sirloin, they ordered medium, but it was raw, not rare - but raw. It was charred on the outside, but looked like raw hamburger on the inside. We skipped dessert or coffee as we just wanted to get out of this place. We were not compensated for the salad we sent back or that the meat was raw. I have chopped Chops from my Philadelphia restaurant list and will not be a return customer. more

The ambience is inviting -- comfortable booth seating. Most of the waitstaff is cordial and professional. However, a few are shall I say, not particularly evolved. Also, one of the maitre ds is not particularly welcoming. Pros: Ambience / Decor Cons: Food and staffing more

AFTER BEING A FREQUENT VISITOR FOR SEVERAL YRS I WAS SHOCKED AND DISMAYED WHAT HAPPENED JUNE 2010. Unable to use a coupon with my family of 4 due to a ""SPECIAL being offered """" the waiter signed the back of the coupon. Return next month the waiter said with the signed coupon on the back by me and the restaurant will honor the soon to be expired out dated coupon.Upon our arrival with our signed coupon two weeks later the Maitre d' informed us"" anyone could have signed the back "".NO HONORING AND MUCH INSULTING TO MY 81 YEAR OLD DAD We left immediately. After calling the restaurant to explain how I felt I was told by the same mairtre d' tell your dad to come in for dinner and I will apologize to him. "" DO YOU THINK ?????? Pros: EXCELLENT FOOD-SERVICE -TILL JUNE 2010 Cons: rudest hospitality MAITRE D ' more

After a long week we didn't want to go in town but still wanted a full size cocktail and a steak. The filet oscar was a special and was cooked perfectly, The drinks are big and cold. We were seated promptly without a reservation and our server Arianna was extremely nice and gave excellent service. Just as good as any of the Broad St. steakhouses. more

I have been to Chops several times. The food & cocktails are consistently wonderful. The staff is extremely professional yet still very friendly. If you haven't eaten at Chops yet, you are missing out! Pros: the food, staff, atmosphere Cons: I can't think of one! more

Took a client to lunch and of all people, the owner, was the rudest ""hospitality"" I have encountered when trying to seat us. Condescending is too nice for this guy, all while I am there for business. My money is going elsewhere... more

I went to Chops last night for the first time & the food was amazing! I had the arugula salad, the Chilean Sea Bass, & shared the chocolate cake for dessert - it was delicious! I would highly recommend it. The service was great as well. more

A group of us went there for dinner last night. Our waiter was extremely rude. He asked a friend how he would like his fish cooked, and when my friend replied he made a loud buzz noise as if that was the incorrect answer and said ""Try again."" He seemed irritated if we didn't want our meat cooked the way he believed it should be cooked. He seemed annoyed to serve a group of young, non Caucasians. That may seem a little presumptuous on my part, but I really believe it. Cons: service, atmosphere, food more

I have eaten at Chops several times. We have always had a delightful meal. They have valet parking, courteous staff, and excellent fresh fish. They also make giant Martinis!! My friend Marole turned me on to it and is also a regular. oh yeah, don't forget theRiffy Salad! more

The strip steak here at Chops is tough and fatty just like he said. I would not come here again for the steak. My drink was just so-so, not among the better ones I have had. The rest of meal was mediocre. Overall Chops does not represent good value or good food at all. It was very disappointing! Pros: Location Cons: Food more

As someone else said, this restaurant is for wanna be aristocrats and nouveau rich types. The food is drab, the atmosphere is non-existant and the restaurant gives off an impression of self-importance from it's staff, customers and food. Cons: Food, Atmosphere, Staff more

a regular spot to go with my parents (cause i can't afford it), this was opened by a group of former... more

a regular spot to go with my parents (cause i can't afford it), this was opened by a group of former employees at the Palm on broad street. Classi... more

Excellent dining, although I always feel like the youngest person there.\r \r Going again soon! more

Excellent dining, although I always feel like the youngest person there. Going again soon! more

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I went to this place with my mom the other day for lunch. This is really just a place where the wannabe aristocrats hang out. There is nothing exceptional about this place aside from the high prices. However, if you're in love with the illusion that you are better than others then this may be a good place for you to gallivant about and talk about how superior you are. Pros: The food was ok Cons: Overpriced; too many specials to listen to more

Absolutely a great steak, and hopping bar (and it ws really jamming last night but the bartenders never missed a beat). more

I was at the bar of this restaurant last night with my date. I ordered a martini and was told that I could not have one as there were no clean glasses at that time. A bit taken aback I ordered an alternative drink. I had finished the drink and inquired about the martini for my selection. I was given a glass of pure vodka after first having difficulty even getting a bartender's attention (on a slow Friday evening, trust me!) When I asked if it most martinis consist of pure vodka I was given a snotty ""yes, whatever"" response. It was clear that these bartenders were not interested in accomodating their customers. We were toying with having dinner there but were convinced (after our rude treatment) that this was not a good idea. Really was a shame, because we were famished! I had been there several times before and treated wonderfully. Apparently the service has gone downhill (perhaps the reason for the restaurant being so quiet on a typically busy night). So if you plan to go here, skip the bar - perhaps the service is only bad there.... and if the proprietors read this - perhaps consider canning the two tenders there on Friday evening - they were terrible! Pros: very sleek looking restaurant Cons: the terrible attitude of the bartenders! more

We had a reservation, we asked for one of the best servers they had, Alex & Justin honored my request. We were celebrating my aunts birthday. Everything Started out nice, the server took our order, entrees took a little longer then usual, a little busy, I asked for Med-well to well - it came out med rare, that was OK, It took (no Lie) 45minutes for dessert & coffee. I been here at Chops a few times and this was the first time, Service and the whole dining experience wasn't that great. We will try it again. Pros: Good parking, Wonderful Host, Great Steaks Cons: Service this night, Long wait for Dessert, Service SLow more