Ton of negative reviews so I thought I'd leave my thoughts. Been coming here for 25 years with my dad mainly. We live about an hour plus away but we make a trip every year. The food is still awesome. The Prime rib is great and if you love salad, the salad bar is so fresh. Truly worth the price. The only thing that I would say has dropped off considerably is the service. Used to be so attentive and great but now there always feels like a slight attitude. And I don't blame them necessarily as there always seems to be some table with old folks who just want to complain and be annoying. I also miss when they stayed open super late but I understand post covid things got too expensive to justify it. Overall do not be disturbed by the Yelp rating, it's great steaks and salad for a premium price. read more

Speakeasy Vibe with Solid Fare and Room to Shine, very cozy and intimate. Stepping into this spot feels like slipping back in time. The ambiance channels an old-school speakeasy with dim lighting, vintage charm, and a relaxed, intimate energy that sets the tone for a memorable evening. The service was adequate--friendly enough, though not particularly standout. For dinner, I shared the bone-in ribeye steak for two. The cut was impressively tender, moist, and cooked to a satisfying finish. That said, it could've used a bit more punch in the flavor department. A touch of garlic butter or an herb-infused glaze during the cooking process would've elevated it from good to unforgettable. The lobster mac & cheese was rich and comforting, and the salad bar? A true highlight. Fresh, well-stocked, and clearly curated with care, it's the kind of detail that keeps me coming back. I genuinely love the salad bar experience here. They offer a mix of daily specials which are set for the days of the week, alongside a solid set menu, which gives diners a nice balance of variety and consistency. Overall, it's a place with character and potential worth a visit, especially if you appreciate atmosphere and classic steakhouse staple. With an old speakeasy, feel dimly lit, just cozy. read more

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Such a shame that this place was legendary and amazing. Since The Pub bought the this place it's spiraled downhill. Went tonight and they've over packed the dinning room where the salad bar is with so many more tables. It's been ruined. If it's not broke don't "fix it" we'd sooner drive to Brooklyn to get Peter Luger's or center city for Del Fricso's read more

Service was great - new server. His name is Tahmin. Nice guy - did all the right things. He's a great server. However, the music was so incredibly not dining room appropriate. Seriously, $60 steaks and AC/DC blaring highway to hell?!? We asked Tahmin 2xs to see if it could be changed - he went to the hostess- they changed it a bit and then quickly the volume went back up blaring rock music that was not enjoyable to listen to over dinner. We will not return. Too many other places with nicer ambiance. read more

Salad bar was good but for steak definitely go somewhere else. The chain steakhouses in the area exceeds this place. My boyfriend and his mom ordered medium for their steak and it came out medium rare...on the more rare side. They sent it back and the cook put it back on the grill... his mom's steak came out charred and burnt on the outside. Very disappointing for a $400 meals for 4 people. read more

My family has been enjoying meals at Library II since the 1970s. It was our "go to" spot for birthday dinners and other celebrations. The salad bar was always fresh, and the steaks consistently delicious. As an adult, I still frequent this restaurant, finding myself drawn again and again to the outstanding salad bar and the tender filet mignon. Although the procedure for ordering meals has changed, I can honestly say that I have never had a poor experience with the staff. Servers have been consistently attentive over the many years. Additionally, if you choose to order your steak directly from the kitchen, the chefs have always been genuinely helpful. read more

Wednesday 5:57pm. 1. Love 1/2 price cocktails at happy hour (3:30-6) for FULL size drink. I also love that the bartenders are pros. PRO TIP...if you are sitting at bar sit between the lights. Edison bulbs are annoying if you are sensitive to that. 2. Salad bar is my bag. Caesar with option of whole anchovies. The other options are just solid choices (large green olives) and multiple bread choices with option of ice cream scoopers of butter. 3. Switch to a glass of red wine. Got a taste before I committed. Solid move by bartender. Wine glasses are perfectly matched for red. 4. $55 Wednesday 10oz filet special. Just wondering if you can order 2 X 1/2 side? Plenty of mashed for 2. 4. Trying to figure out if there is a perfect way to end a close to perfect meal. Amaretto? frangelico? Scotch? Actually I may need to find a cigar on the way home. read more

Library II - Dining area off the bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Voorhees, New Jersey

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Awesome steak! Salad bar is really good too! Never disappointed! Awesome steak! Salad bar is really good too! Never disappointed! read more

This was my first time back in years and before I would enjoy my food no complaints. Today I went and while my waitress was nice, food was so sub par. The salad bar was also very lackluster when it used to be great. My friend sent her flank steak back because it tasted sour. I got the seafood broil and couldn't do more than half the crab cake and I ate half of it with the coleslaw due to texture and taste. Will not be returning, not good. read more

Great service and has a good reputation in the area. Reservations are recommended especially during weekends. Good option for a date night, work dinner, or steak. The menu felt a bit old fashioned with standard steaks, salad, and appetizers. It is fairly expensive. Usually doesn't $150+ for a dinner with 2-3 people. I would have preferred a unique take on some of these dishes. Don't love the salad bar option personally. read more

We had a great time at Library II, it was a fantastic place for steak, salad bar and apps. The staff is awesome and every single thing we ate was amazing. The bacon wrapped scallops, fries, and of course, steak, were all perfect. We'll definitely be back. read more

I have been searching for a great happy hour and I think I've finally found my spot (3-6 M-F and half off all drinks)! We were craving a good salad bar and decided to try Library 2 for the first time in years. We went right after work on a Friday and the bar was empty around 3:45pm. By 4:30 the bar was crowded. When we first arrived there was one bartender working but by the time we left they had 3 bartenders making drinks for the bar and for dinner tables. I started with a dirty martini and finished up with a chocolate Manhattan. I loved both but especially the Manhattan. The bartender that made my drinks was great. Super personable and made her rounds often to ensure nobody was waiting for a drink for too long. My dad ordered a few margaritas and my mom had a Cosmo and an espresso martini. Going by what my parents said their drinks were decent but well worth the happy hour prices. Our drinks were between $5.50-$7 each on happy hour which is a great price for martinis and specialty cocktails. I just did the salad bar which I loved. Lettuce was fresh, not wilted, and was constantly being refilled. There were lots of different fresh toppings to choose from and a handful of different loafs of bread that went great with butter. My dad got a NY Strip and my mom got Steak on a Stick (10oz of cubed and marinated filet Mignon and NY strip served with vegetables and baked potato). All of the steak was very tender. The cubed filet and NY strip had great flavor, but my dad said his NY Strip was good but was a bit under-seasoned (still a very good meal though). We will definitely be back and I can go as far as saying that this will be our new happy hour spot. The price we paid for drinks, the salad bar, and two entrees was very reasonable. The service we received was great. The atmosphere was what I envision in a bar when I'm not feeling like sitting in a dive. Overall we had a great experience. read more

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Was a little nervous giving this place a try but it is literally walking distance from our hotel. Read a few negative reviews but it was a decent crowd so why not lol Food was fantastic. I got the ship and shore, king crab legs and a filet, strip steak, lobster Mac and cheese, stuffed shrimp with crabmeat and a side of creamed spinach. Have enough leftovers for another meal. Only knock is the kitchen was slow, but otherwise a very nice meal. read more

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I have been gong to the Library II for decades and I went there for dinner on a Saturday night, Easter weekend. The bar experience was exceptional. Then we moved to the dining room for dinner. The waiter was friendly but I wanted to order stuffed flounder, not on menu anymore. Wanted lobster bisque, they didn't have any. I went with the scallops and rice. The scallops were good but the rice was dried up white rice with some parsley on it. It was horrible. The salad bar has been ruined. The Caesar salad mix was soggy and there was no cottage cheese, one of my favorite things on the salad bar. The blue cheese dressing was watered down It was a disaster. For $49 for 6 scallops I expect much more. The server didn't know how to serve coffee cream? Sugar?,sweetener? Had to ask repeatedly and coffee was cold by the time I got it. It was a bad dining experience and I'll never go back to eat there. No wonder there were open tables. read more

If you want a great salad bar there is no place else! Salad bar has always been consistent!! Food is great as well and they give you a lot. The atmosphere is really nice too with lots of books of all kinds on the wall. I've been going here for years and will keep going back! read more

We never even got to eat because they insisted on seating us at a table practically in the lobby with no room for anyone to get past us. The table looked like it didnt even belong there. read more

Low grade steak and extremely overpriced. Ever since the Pub bought the Library it's been consistently poor. Even the once amazing salad bar has been reduced to subpar. They also charge more if you use a credit card. read more

Perfect in every way!! Salad Bar is EXCEPTIONAL! Seating is prompt and waitresses are professional

I have gone here for years and loved it. many changes with new ownership but still went back a few times, despite the hefty prices. this weekend my lobster was spoiled, smeilled like ammonia. I always keep my food and don't make complaints. I only spoke up so they could check other lobster tails to avoid serving them to others. the manager was very rude and not helpful at all. acted as if my complaint wasn't valid but if they took the time to smell the tail there was denying spoilage. $115 for surf and turf you need to make sure your food safe to serve and quality. won't be back and will be sure to share to with as many people as possible. read more

Definitely good food. I like the dark ambiance too. Go there pretty frequently. But today I'm so Embarrassed to have brought my family here for Mother's Day to impress them, and after spending over $500 for 7 guests, was asked to finish up quickly so they could turn the table over for someone else. Sorry but I'm pretty worldly and that has NEVER EVER happened before. Not locally, not anywhere in the US. I apologized to the family for the low class management decision, and left. Sadly, it's one of my faves for 25 years and I'll never go back. Horrible judgement. You can tell all they want is money and peace, money and leave. Tell me from now until forever about their need to turn tables over...I don't care. I'm the customer. Goodbye Library II. No drama here, they ruined our dinner by trying to get us out. Feels gross. read more

UNIQUE INTERIOR , SALAD BAR SECOND TO NONE & THE BEST STEAK I HAVE EATEN IN A LONG TIME!!! OK so I just have to let everybody know that I was recommended to go to this restaurant by a coworker who starting dining here over 20 years ago and told me they used to go weekly and they loved it so very much. They said it has been many years since they have eaten here so I told them that I would go and check it out and let them know what I thought! Dinner reservations were on a Saturday night at 7:30 and we were given a table by the salad bar. The hostess took a few moments and chatted with us about the history of the restaurant and asked us where we were from etc.. she was very sweet. Next, The interior is super cool with books, literally wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling, in all of the rooms. The menu was extensive with many appetizers, entrées, side dishes, sauces, and butters. We did a classic Stoli doli martini and Dirty vodka martini to start. We took our time and slowly made our way to the salad bar. The salad bar had Caesar salad that was already premixed in the dressing and whole anchovy fillets available on the side and these fabulous marble rye & pumpernickel croutons. There was wonderful items like beets and artichoke hearts, spinach, hearts of palm, penne pasta salad, potato salad, egg salad, fruit and loaves of bread and butter you could scoop! Our server Kayla was super sweet and told us if it was our first time we could opt to order steaks through the kitchen window where a chef, slices and weighs your filet mignon or NY strip based on your wishes. We selected thyme butter & au poivre butter and a side of mushrooms caps.. We kept it simple since the salad bar was so plentiful. During our dining experience, a manager named Michelle came over and spoke to us and she was lovely as well. The owner stopped by the table as well checked on us and we complimented him on the establishment which he mentioned he took over during Covid. He was so kind and offered us to ask for him if we ever went to their other restaurant THE PUB which I know is famously known in Jersey as well. Last stop was finishing our cocktails at the bar where the bartender took great care of us and we ordered the Apple Cobbler, divine... start to finish a stellar experience!!! Must try more menu items!!! Just wish I was off to enjoy their happy hour at some point which I hear is awesome!!! Please go to this place!!! You won't be disappointed! read more

Library II - Filet Mignon New York Strip Sauteed Mushroom Caps - Steakhouses Near Me - Voorhees, New Jersey

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This was our first time( from Atlanta) my husband friend recommended it.The setting was like a library but it was cozy. The food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING our waitress name Meloney had the BEST customer service, her up front attitude had us laughing and made the time there more enjoyable read more

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Food is very good. A bit pricey but after you eat then you realize it's worth the visit

Unique ambiance, great food, and an awesome salad bar. Who said salad bars are passe'? This one is GREAT!

Absolutely the worst service possible from hostess to service. Hostess tried to sit us at worst 4 top in restaurant 1.5 feet from start of salad bar when nicer 4 top table was available. Gave us a very hard time - we took the better table anyway - very weird and unpleasant start. The waitress comes to the table 10 minutes later and said I need to get the check in. We didn't even know what she was talking about. No welcome, no pleasantries - said that before even taking a drink order- unbelievable. But she meant it. We went to the salad bar came back to our table and literally in 2 minutes after beginning to eat our salads all 4 entrees came to the table. No apologies, comps. read more

Rather dated atmosphere with a cooperative, eager to please staff. Food, however, was mediocre with the entree this person ordered ( chicken on a stick) was "stickless" and was definitely "freezer to table" , tasteless and tough. Picked at it all ( mushrooms were everywhere). Server expressed genuine concern and offered replacement but same was politely refused. Wont be a future endeavor. read more

This review replaces an old review. Since it is under new management. The decor has not been updated and the books really need to be cleaned. The price of the food has gone up to the point I'm not sure it's worth it. We had been coming here for a while before and the food is still good but I can't eat knowing the same dust has been here for over 40 years. read more

Rather disappointing for the price point -- this was a miss for us. Service: okay -- our waitress was nice enough. They claim proper dress but have hosts in Air Forces and leggings, and staff in sweatpants. Salad Bar: very standard. The bread is slice your own" at the end of the salad bar and it freaked me out that so many people were touching the loaves of bread. Food: the steaks were very mediocre and frankly over priced for the quality and taste. My New York strip tasted like lighter fluid and my husbands ribeye tasted like dirty grill. The sides were honestly the best part. Atmosphere: you could tell this place was once a classy environment however, it's looking a bit run own. The bar with TVs is an eyesore compared to the classic library look, the tables are really packed in there and you're on top of one another and there are tables placed in areas too close to walkways, doors, service stations etc. several couples around us complained to the host and asked for new tables. Overall -- for the price, there are much nicer steak houses in the area that have a better atmosphere and better food. Would be a skip for me. read more

Library II - Steakhouses Near Me - Voorhees, New Jersey

Food is fantastic at the Library. Scallops wrapped in bacon was great, bacon nice and crispy and scallops cooked just right. Salad bar is best in the Area. 32oz King cut Prime Rib was very flavorful and cooked just right. Would of been 5 stars but everything came out to fast after telling them to bring things out slowly read more

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Def went downhill in the last year. salad bar was missing "lettuce".....seafood broil combo was a joke. They say scallops and they are smaller than a pea ( no lie ) for 49.99. not worth going here anymore. read more

Celebrated graduation with family. Service was very attentive and prompt. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. There were many steak varieties as a Porterhouse, filet mignon, steak on a stick. Portions were large especially the prime rib. WE had shrimp cocktail appetizers and the salad bar was fabulous with such a large variety of items and delicious bread. We had different desserts, brownie and ice cream, apple dessert, crème brûlée all were delicious! We even picked out some books to look at from hundreds on the shelves. We were there 30 years ago for my son's graduation and now for his daughters. We all left full and happy. read more

Honestly, nothing exceptional about this restaurant. Overall, it was different and an experience but that's about it. The restaurants concept of a library was cool but the entire time we were there it smelled like old or used (like a thrift store,) which was off putting. The service was good. I appreciated our server, who was knowledgeable and kind. There's a window where you place your order but you can also place it with your server if you wish to. There was a salad bar as well, which was okay. The steaks were good but nothing mind blowing. The side options were underwhelming. The cheesesteak egg rolls were my favorite and I definitely recommend for a starter. For drinks, my partner ordered a mixed drink that was basically water, which was disappointing. I did order a very pleasant red blend, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Three stars overall. read more

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I was taken here with the promise they have the most amazing salad bar, and that is absolutely no lie. They have everything I could ever picture on a salad, including other (pasta) salads! The bar alone is worth the visit. Then there's the decor - books are everywhere, and it feels serious and cozy. There are lights to look like stained glass windows, and look into the rafters - more books! The main courses are also worth the mention :⁠,⁠-⁠). The lobster bisque is okay, a little sweet, but looking back, save room for the salad bar! The steak itself was cooked to my directions and juicy, and the garlic mashed potatoes..... Oooh those were the perfect side to add to the steak juice. Go hungry, fast for the beginning of the day! There's a lot of delicious food worth the price tag, and you'll want to try it all. read more

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We tried again since we always liked it here but was more disappointed than last time. The steaks were barely an inch thick which is not what is expected for the price charged. Sadly we won't be returning. read more

This place has been our go to for 30 years. Tonight the food was exceptional as usual. The drinks? $30 for a bourbon old fashion w/Buffalo Trace. My cousin and I each had 2...$60!!! Normally $15 but with Buffalo Trace...DOUBLE!!! We were not told of an upcharge! Total Wine will charge $36.99 for a 750l bottle!!! OUTRAGIOUS!!! I feel RAPED by this nonsense! BUYER BEWARE! Waitress SHOULD HAVE told us of the uncharge but DID NOT!!! read more

We have been coming here for years and the quality has gotten a lot worse over the past years. Today we had a graduation party and it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we have had. Service was fine but the food was defiantly sub par. Everyone ordered steaks medium rare and not one steak was cooked correctly. We are by no means snobs but I feel like you can expect a steak to be cooked correctly at a steakhouse. My daughter who we were celebrating ordered 10oz fillet and they served her two end-pieces of fillet both medium well?? We were charged $100 per person for food that was, at most, worth half that. Guess we will be looking for a new steakhouse - we are not going back... read more

It's been a while since our last visit. Walking through the doorway felt like stepping into a time machine, returning to where you remember having a wonderful dining experience. You knew you were about to enjoy a repeat performance and would be in good hands for the next 90 minutes. Always try to get the dining area closest to the Salah bar; I find that room to be the hub of all the action you are there to experience. You can find everything you are looking for on the menu, but then of course there's the old school way of walking up to the special window and viewing the side of steak you are interested in, where they then slice that portion of steak you want right in front of you and your guest. Enjoy it, it's worth it!!! read more

We had high expectations for the price point. When we arrived they didn't have our reservation. The staff just looked at us and it said it would be an hour wait. They didn't try to seat us. It was 5:15pm mind you and there were open tables. Even the manager just stood there and looked at us with no help. We ended up at the bar with little luck with better service. They ignored our group as a whole with minimal interaction. There were only 4 Of us. We thought for the pieces it would have been more upscale service and attire. Two of our meals were good. One meal was ok and the 4th one was not worth the price. Everything was Ala cart. The salad bar was fresh which was good. We didn't stay for dessert or more drinks. It felt more like a wings and beer place than an up scale steak House. read more

Steak was amazing. First time having a porter house for two. Make sure you make a reservation. I had to eat at the bar. read more

Library II - Porterhouse for 2 - Steakhouses Near Me - Voorhees, New Jersey

The WORST!! Worst!! So the three of us decided to go out to eat tonight. Knowing that the LIBRARY offers half price off of bottled wines and drinks Till 6:00 pm. So we sat at the bar and ordered our drinks. Then decided to order a bottle of wine that we would drink at the bar and then continue at a table. We ordered three appetizers at the bar, knowing that we could bring back at the table as the waitress assured us. The one person in our party was a vegetarian that could not eat the food ordered for they were either one of something she did not like or the other was Meat!! So then we brought the appetizers to the table along glasses of wine. The one person who ordered the salad bar,, recently just got out of the hospital needed help to get her plate of bread and cheese. and other person helped her carry the bread and cheese while she got her salad bar menu. The waitress came up to the other person in the party and said there was no sharing, it was said that we know that and that was the that person was being a help. Well then.. it look like there were all vultures we're out swarming around us, making sure that there was no food sharing. As the our waitress mentioned to the person helping the person getting the bread & cheese. I had brought homemade cookies as a celebration& gift. While eating my salad bar food, and conversing with a glass of wine, the one person nibbled on two pieces of cheese. Along with my homemade baked cookies. The waiting staff still staring at us, and the bartenders to make sure we were not sharing food from the one person's salad bar! While experiencing this uncomfortableness of waitresses coming by others, they were rearranging the salt and pepper shakers from tables near by to see what we were eating at our table. And then when I went up to get my fruit that I could handle by myself, overhear the waitress staff at the end of the bar say "oh they're sharing food." Which was basically not the case. Yes, my one friend did eat "2" pieces of my cheese. So when we went to go ask for the bill. Upon looking at the bill, we were charged for "2" salads.!!! TWO!! charges for "2" salad bars. Where in fact, I was the only one who had the salad bar and my friend reached over and had two pieces of cheese while in between the other person and my friend were eating my delicious cookies. We asked upon receiving our bill to speak to a manager, so a manager appeared and said sorry you were sharing. You have to pay for "2" salad bars. I then said there was not 2 Salad Bar Orders. There was only one which I ate and my girlfriend said yes I ate two pieces of her cheese. So then we asked to speak to the head person in charge that could handle this situation and indignantly he said, do you want to speak to GP so we said yes so another man came to our table, who did not introduce himself, came over and said we had several people in our staff say my friend was eating cheese and we said yes she had "2" pieces as we were conversing, but that is not a salad bar expense, he argued and said that were sharing so we have to charge you the $23 for your sharing! Really, we said, !! Obviously it's just two pieces of cheese. I only went once up for salad bar, and once up for fruit and you think that we deserve to be charged another charge He smugly said "we can't allow this& & Yes!! " I said can't you be the better person and manager and just allow this to go and his response was can't you be the better person.! My friend got disgusted and said let's just pay the freaking money and get out of here. Then I said well you might as well go get to go plate and get your $23 worth at that point she was so fed up she said I'm not hungry. I'm done. So was getting our jackets on and ready to leave and just paid the bill for the two pieces of cheese at $23. Then the manager Bar tender smugly said how did it turn out, and I said-hmm it, turned out in your favor and he smirked back! The couple at the end of the bar said you really should've at least gotten the food to go. They heard the whole conversation. They said it was ridiculous the way we were treated! And we agreed, but trying to be the better person. The guys sitting at the table to the left of us said that was a bunch of crazy stuff as well. Maybe not thoes exact terms. Such pettiness!! I know how to be the better person and to be gracious. This restaurant is about making money and not making people happy. So make sure if you go for the salad bar and someone else goes for something else do not share or you'll be charged a $23 bill $23 some cents that's with including tax. read more