Best cheesesteaks in Philly. I don't care what anyone says and it's always what I tell people. Browns bar during the football season and wow they pack the joint out with those people. Great slushies in front and beer options for to go. Food comes out fast and the wait staff/bartenders is awesome. read more

Well, they have a very good beer selection. I am not Philadelphia bred but I do know what I like in a cheesesteak. And based on the countless top 5 lists for Philly cheesesteaks, this neighborhood spot doesn't place. A group of us ordered a variety of sandwiches off the menu but most were what they're known for: steak sandwiches. When I asked the server to "make mine like a local" it came to the table on an okay sesame hoagie roll (no Amoroso) but there was no cheesy moisture (minimal provolone), some grilled onions and dried out beef-like it sat out on a window sill. The onion rings were overpriced for frozen rings that were deep fried too long. Others in the group also expressed similar disappointment and repeatedly mentioned dry, tasteless steak. Service was good and the servers were friendly. But they couldn't help fix the dry cheesesteaks. Thank god for the very good selection of beers. read more

Yes I'm reviewing again 9 months later- BEST Chicken Cheese Steak in the city (I don't eat red meat so I can't review the regular). I'm a local, trust me!!! I get fried onions, long hots and cherry peppers on the side with a seeded roll and cooper sharp. And to top it off, it's always fun in there. Great bartenders and servers, amazing beer selection etc. great atmosphere. fun to watch sports games too! Dog and kid friendly, has several outdoor areas too read more

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Very solid, real deal philly cheesesteak. Packed with ribeye, good amount of cooper sharp distributed equally throughout, longhots added some kick, and a good seeded roll. I do wish the roll was a bit crisper on the outside...but thats a very minor complaint. Delicious all around and enough for two meals. Reasonably priced at $15 for all that ribeye. Cool bar area attached and service was solid. Philly dive vibes in a good way. read more

Jaxx Steaks - Cross section. Big chunks of onions cooked perfectly. - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I like big beer cases and I cannot lie. If you like trying different craft beers but don't to drive all over the city, state, or world, go to Jaxx. Thanks to Victoria Jaxx has big beer cases and they are full of different craft beers from around city, state and world. Strawberry Pretzel salad, they have it. Juicy Monkey, they have it. Expresso Brown Ale, they have it. Slushies, they have them. Sit in the pub, at the bar, in the beer garden or on the sidewalk. Have a different beer in each different sitting area. Genius! Service is awesome! read more

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We had Jaxx's delivered to our hotel as we got in late. The cheese steaks were outstanding. Their bread was soft and the cheese and meat well mixed. Add in the hot peppers and they were amazing. read more

Hands down the best cheesesteak in Philly....their Me 19. It's amazing! Also best onion rings around. Give Jaxx a try..you won't be disappointed! read more

We were in our way to another Philly cheese steak place when the taxi driver told us about Jaxx. He said "you can't leave Philly without trying the number one voted Philly cheese steak place". So we told him ok change destination! This place didn't disappoint not one bit. The steak was so good, the bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese sauce was just the right compliment, and the hot peppers was hot! Thank goodness I don't live in Philly because I'd be here every day! The fun part about this place is they have a bar connected to it where they sell all kinds of craft beer! The bartender was also amazing, she was one of the kindest souls I've ever met! Lastly I want to give a shout out to the owner. He came to talk to us and he was just so down to earth, so genuine, and just an up upstanding guy! It's because of him I will never forget this place! read more

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I visited Jaxx with some friends as part of a cheesesteak comparison crawl in South Philadelphia. We shared a couple of cheesesteaks and enjoyed a few drinks on their patio outside. I enjoyed a frozen slushie (they offer several flavors, but I tried the lime margarita, which was really refreshing). We also had a couple of beers from their very extensive beer collection inside. The outside seating was covered and had several TVs playings sports, making it a very comfortable place to enjoy a meal or drinks. The service was a great, too. The cheesesteaks were a bit of a letdown. The roll was great (loved the texture and the sesame seeds). However, there was hardly any cheese on our cheesesteak (more of a steak sandwich), leaving it dry and not too flavorful. One of the best things about a chopped (vs ribbon) cheesesteak is the way the cheese gets distributed throughout the meat. But our cheesesteak at Jaxx didn't have enough cheese to allow that to happen. Overall, still a fun place to enjoy a drink and their patio! read more

This was my last stop for the night to watch most of the Phillies Game five NCLS championship series this past Saturday. South Philly Neighborhood bar with lots of outside sitting that is perfect if you're coming with large parties. They have a giant screen to watch the game and you can walk straight into their entrance to the place at the first bar they have or second bar further back in the place to get beers and take them out to your outside seating area. I was having such a good time that I even bought a slushie and asked for four cups so I could give some to fellow Phillies fans at the bar as I was in such a good mood with the Phillies hitting up the Diamondbacks this night. They do not serve hard liquor, shots, etc. as this is a beer bar, only other option than beer is slushies. Food Menu has ample options and looks like what you would want when looking for pub food. I would come back, but this location is not close to me, and what I saved in money on cocktails went straight to my Lyft fair for the ride back to the suburbs. As always people SYOY!!! read more

Definitely has more of a sports bar feel over just a classic joint . Honestly, I was only here for the Philly cheesesteak and it did not disappoint. I can see how this would be a great place to watch an Eagles game while enjoying a classic Philly. read more

Located in a small neighborhood in Philly, you'll find Jaxx's. It's small so we ended up sitting outside on the patio. They had outside warmers and were able to turn them on for us. Ordering food was confusing because they have a second bar in the back and the kitchen and I was first told by the bartender at the front bar that I would need to order in the back but a woman in the back said she we would come outside to take our order. I won't fault them since it was Thursday night football and they started to get busy. I ordered the Me 19 cheesesteak with cheese whiz, provolone, mushrooms and the long hots on the side. It was messy but super yummy. I got a side of fries that were extra well done but I wasn't made at iit. They had a couple of fridges filled with local craft beer. I got the Yuzu ginger cider which paired well with my meal. I tried the slushees and they were strong but delicious. I recommend the pineapple cherry mixture. I would definitely be back. Heads up, there's only street parking so parking could be hard to find. read more

Jaxx Steaks - Me 19 Cheesesteak Sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As soon as we arrived in Philadelphia we wanted to try a cheesesteak and came across this place. Everything on their menu was resonably priced and customer service was outstanding. We had cheesesteaks, roast pork, roast beef and french fries which were all delicious. I definitely recommend giving this spot a try! read more

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Great food. Great atmosphere. Great staff. We came for the cheesesteaks and loved them. We'll definitely be coming back.

You can get good food here, you can also make so-so choices. The best that I've had: cheese steak with long hots, and their appetizer sampler that includes chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks. They fry things PERFECTLY, I've never had fried food with such a perfectly dry surface, yet cooked nicely inside. A roast beef sandwich I had was just ok, the beast that gave itself up for the meal was having a bad day, I think. It happens. Pizza also only OK. (Seems to happen a lot in Philly.) The bad one, I had last night. Nachos. Dry overcooked chicken, came out cold, just unpleasant to eat. Even the jalapenos weren't hot. I like the people who work at this place at the bar, but the menu is a bit of a minefield. I dislike having limited (good) options at a restaurant! read more

Jaxx is the perfect local neighborhood bar. Good food, great beer, even better bartender. we're from out of town, came here after a long day of travel and Jen made us feel more than welcome. She taught me how to order a cheesesteak like a local. We were here 4 nights and came back every single night for cold beers, good times and JEN!!! She's a keeper! The jokes, the Philly recs, the hospitality. I told everyone we met on our trip about this bar + bartender. We plan on returning in the spring and will absolutely come back. read more

Very good basics. Enjoyed the Caesar salad and the cheese steaks! Convenient and quick takeout turn around.

We came here during New Year's Day, appreciated that it was open. The vibe on the inside is fun, chill sports bar energy. The food was subpar, we got a burger and a BLT. The BLT was on basic white toast and pretty unremarkable for its $8/9 price. The burger followed suit. The service was fine, we didn't interact with the bartenders just the kitchen counter. I would come back here to drink. read more

Jaxx Steaks - Burger and BLT Sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The staff that runs this establishment are very friendly and you can tell they appreciate their success in this establishment. All kinds of bears are offered here for your taste buds. The food was pretty good and from the Cheesesteak to the Seasoned Fries. My only Minus 1 Star was because the Cheesesteak was on the small side for a large, but It was plenty of food nonetheless. read more

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Great Browns Backers Location. Cheese Steaks were delicious, we had both a chicken and a steak. Must visit if in Philly.

I went there today to officially try a cheesesteak while here in Philadelphia. The bartender was so nice with explain how the drinks work and ordering food works! The place was one of the inviting, the staff nice, and the food was amazing! I definitely will be coming here each time I come to town! read more

Jaxx Steaks - Cheesesteak - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had a couple beers on a bad day. The gal behind the bar was a delight. Jennifer made sure my drinks never emptied and provided some delightful company. read more

Was back in Philly after many years with some friends from Western PA. Decided to show them what a real cheesesteak was like and found Jaxx on a list of best steaks in Philly. We chose Jaxx over others because we wanted to sit down and have some beer. Good choice! This jawn is conveniently located near the river in South Philly. Jaxx dining room has two bars and an ample amount of seating around them. Also, the room had lots of natural light. A fun seating area. If it had been nice, there was good seating outside too. Our waitress was awesome. She handled our big group with ease. Beer options were very nice. Could buy cans and bring them to our table. Would have been nice to have a few more local options. But still, plenty to choose from. Had some wings and fries. Nicely done. Tasty and well cooked. Now for the main event - the cheesesteaks. Meat quality and quantity was awesome. Not as many onions as I would have liked. Mushrooms were the canned variety. And the odd part, seeded buns. So, while it was tasty, I'd say not a classic steak sandwich. Still; we had a great time, enjoyed the food; and I'd return without hesitation. read more

Seems like the upgraded their cooks and it really shows in the food! Extra care in the food preparation is back! the new tacos are a phenomenal addition and the pizza is lightyears better. Great bar pie. As always, great place to watch the phillies while drinking a few guinness drafts and petting a few neighborhood dogs. read more

Amazing staff, great vibes, excellent craft beer selection. Had a great time watching PSU embarrass SMU here.

I worked with Joe from Jaxx steaks to plan an engagement party in their taproom and it was better than i ever could have imagined! He was great and worked with me for whatever we needed throughout the whole process. The food was absolutely incredible, the bar service was great and was always fully stocked with whatever we needed. Great atmosphere with the garage doors open on a beautiful night and the phillies game on too!! Could not recommend Jaxx enough! read more

Jaxx Steaks - Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My first time at Jaxx and it was amazing!! I came on a Sunday. The service was top notch, drinks were delicious/ strong, and the food was phenominal!! I ordered the cheesesteak, fries, onion rings and had a peach long island slushie. OMG everything was great. Everyone was so friendly. I truly love this place and it is a must try if you have not been here. I only leave honest reviews and trust me this place is the truth!! read more

Great place to have lunch with kids! Our waitress Amy could not have been more wonderful!

This is my favorite cheesesteak in Philly! The seeded roll makes the whole thing! The staff are super friendly but if you're looking for takeout just know that they aren't the best at answering the phone. If you are dining in, you can grab drinks at the attached bottle shop (they have alcoholic slushies!) or you can actually sit in the bottle shop or outside. Also a great place to watch the game. read more

This place is the best in South Philly for delicious food & drinks with friends! The service is awesome, food is incredible, and the vibes are perfect. Sit outside, or inside, feel the crisp Spring/Summer breeze and watch our Philly teams win! Oh, and do not forget to try their awesome slushies!!! :) read more

Jaxx Steaks - Beer Bar Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

To say I'm disappointed and disheartened by what I witnessed to night is an understatement. My family are frequent visitors to this establishment, but no more. Tonight they were "raffling" off chances for Taylor Swift tickets. Some people were charged $30 just for the chance (I paid 2 for $60), other people were told they had to spend $30 to get a chance, and friends of the owner were handed free tickets "because he can do what he wants". Well, guess who one? The person who had the wad of tickets and just so happened to be the owner's friend. I found it strange that my name had to be on the ticket and I had to be there to claim the prize. No names were announced- just numbers on the ticket. Shitty move on their part leaving people with a worse taste in their mouths about Jaxx than the ticket waiting times for TS. read more

Spent a long weekend in fab Philly and enjoyed a steak Sammie everyday and Jaxx's sandwich was the absolute best! The place offers a great beer selection and several places to chill and watch a game while eating to your heart's content. read more

I almost exclusively order take out from here because I live across the street. Staff is always very friendly. Steaks are good size and loaded. South sauce is something that I get cravings for randomly which tells you how good it is. I like their pizzas a lot and I'm kinda picky about them. Prices are fair. I feel like a lot of positive energy came with the name change and always bring my friends here when they are visiting from out of the city. read more