I realize, before I write this, that my review will be the anomaly when compared to all of the positive reviews about the Library II. But first, allow me to explain the situation. My father-in-law turned 70. When asked where he wanted to go for a celebration dinner, he chose the Library II. Fair enough, although I am always hesitant to go to a place with a salad bar. We made reservations for 20 people, which included his most immediate family, including children and grandchildren. We went on a Monday night. Now, I get that people like the ambiance here, with the books and the dark lighting, so it is probably a great experience for a dinner date. But with a party of 20, split amongst two 10-top tables, their ordering system became a nightmare. For those that do not know -- the Library II does not supply you with a traditional menu. To order, once you get to the table, you have to walk up to a corner window to the kitchen where someone will take your order. Above the window, and to the left, and on a little screen on the window table, are the various types of things you can order. The issue with this? Your entire table needs to go to the window at the same time. So we were 20 people standing in line to place our orders while partially blocking the salad and bread bar and also having to shimmy around as people were walking in and out of the kitchen or the back room because there are a bunch of other doors there. it gets annoying. The ordering takes a little while as you stand there and each person walks through what they want for a side dish, how they want their steak prepared, etc. With 16 people in line, it took almost 20 minutes to get all of the ordering done -- a process that would have been made infinitely easier if we were just given a menu at the table to look at ahead of time, or, heaven forbid, actually just place the order with a waitress at the table. Honestly, if I wanted to stand in a line and place my order at a window, I would go to a local food truck. Also, on the actual chalkboard menus they display, they do not list everything they had. When I went I was, strangely enough, hankering for a killer burger and I figured a high-quality steak place would know how to deliver it. It's not on the menu, but it was available. As well as a whole bunch of other options, sides, and other types of cuts that were not on the board. And options are apparently available for kids menus, which isn't written anywhere. If you look on their web site, there are a ton of things listed on their menu that aren't written anywhere, even on the chalkboards, in the restaurant itself. And if they are written, they are displayed in such a disorganized and haphazard manner it is hard to figure out what is an entree and what is an appetizer. Quick summary: you stand up to order your own food. You go get your own salad. If they had a soda fountain system in the dining area and put the food on trays, you would basically be sitting in a steakhouse version of Baja Fresh. The wait staff does half of what a normal wait staff needs to do (they bring your food out when it is ready and take drink orders), yet you tip the same amount. Speaking of money, the prices are extremely high. With a 10 oz minimum on their steaks, a NY strip (they call it NY Sirloin) costs $36 at a minimum. The prices are as high, if not higher, as the most elite steakhouses. That said --t he steaks are delicious, Grilled to perfection, for sure. But you had better go here anticipating to spend $40-$50 per entree. I had the London broil. It was excellent. The side dish was rice, wild rice but really plain stuff that anyone who orders from Sysco can get. My wife had crab cakes, which were full of crab shells -- a big time disappointment considering the price of the entree. The wine list, it's mildly depressing, with plenty of choices from Kendall Jackson, Yellow Tail, Coppola, and others you've seen occupying the shelves of your local liquor store. Inspired selection, it is not. The beer selection is worse, with bottled beers made up mostly of Budweiser/Coors/Miller types, and the draft selection being much of the same. Being so close to Philadelphia, with so many great craft brews available, one would figure a high-end steakhouse would have a good selection but... nope. My final words: overpriced but good steak slim and uninspired selection on sides, appetizers, wines, beers. Would not recommend this for a big party or celebration. read more

This has been a great restaurant for over 40 years. We were so excited to go for dinner last night and actually said we are so glad they are consistently good but we were disappointed unfortunately. My husband said the cheese wasn't as good and the twisted bagel rolls were a little hard. The non meat choices especially fish aren't plentiful. I ordered the broiled seafood platter and I was really disappointed. The shrimp was overcooked and tasteless and the items were just okay. My husband liked his steak just like he always had. When I asked about the management I found out that there are new owners. I am so sad that they did not keep the Library II the same way. read more

2.5 stars.. it's not really surprising that a vegetarian would not give this place any higher, but honestly I enjoyed it here (dragged here by boyfriend and co). The salad bar has a good number of options and the drinks here are dirt cheap. A bottle of okay wine for $18? I'm used to paying $9 for a glass of the same stuff elsewhere.. Of course, I didn't get any of the steaks, but the other 2 members of my party did. These steaks are ridiculously huge. Seriously. 16 oz of meat is several times over the recommended daily portion of meat and I was hoping the bf wouldn't finish it (for his health) and share the leftovers with our 3 dogs. Didn't work out that way though. read more

I know salad bars are not the "now" thing, but, sometimes it's the perfect thing, and this place does it right, you can make just about any kind of salad you want, and fresh. Not sloppy, kept very well. Soups are good, baked potato perfectly done and not that cheap plastic kind of sour cream. They really go out of their way to prepare your steak just how you'd like it and the bar is very accommodating as well. Good selection of fish, something for everyone. read more

My negative review is regarding the experience. We came tonight with the specific intention of sitting at the bar to eat dinner, have a few drinks, and watch the Nova game. The only open seats where next to a family, with kids ranging in age from 4-15. Yes, there were children sitting at the bar when it was crowded. If you are an adult and are sitting at a bar, the last thing you want to is sit next to children. Their 4 year old was coughing non stop and then when seats opened up next is, we moved down. (This isn't friendly's, it's a steakhouse) The bar tender asked why we moved and I told her the 4 year old was endlessly coughing next to us while we were trying to eat. Once we moved, the parents then put the girl in our old seats, essentially moving even closer to us. This isn't the 1980's, isn't it an ABC violation to have children at the bar? Note: We have 3 kids, but I would never, ever seat them at a crowded bar. Also... We ordered both steaks medium. My rib eye came out medium well and her filet came out rare. Hers had to be sent back, so we basically ate in shifts. Food was still good, but the experience was terrible! But don't worry, I still left a 25% tip. $113 for dinner for 2 at a bar and this is the experience you give us? Not cool. read more

This a place is pretty cool. It's very dark, books everywhere makes sense since it's called the library. Candle sticks on every table which sets this to be more of a intimate setting. You can def tell that this place is a bit on the older side. Everything from the tables to chairs seems to be a little outdated. Not necessarily bad but its not eye catching. They do have nice painting tho! With that said, once you walk in, you are seated and a waiter/waitress will take your drink order. You're then to go the back, read a menu off a black board and order with the butcher... its pretty cool. You get to see all the fresh meat and see them cut it and weigh it as you order. Talk about Fresh! Once you order, you then have access to the largest salad bar ever seen. I would honestly come back just for the salad bar. Every kind of topping, cheese, green, dressing, ect. ITS ALL THERE!!! They even have a cheese and bread section, yes cheese and bread (fresh bread) at the salad bar. My Fiancé and I were pretty happy with our food. He ordered a steak which was perfectly cooked. I ordered shrimp and it was pretty good. For the two of us, two entrees, two drinks and two sides, our bill was around 100. Was it worth it, probably not. We would have rather paid the extra money and gone somewhere nicer. I would go back for the salad bar tho. Great selection! read more

I used to drive past this place and laugh at the restaurant that had no windows and looked like a barn. Then one day I noticed a Mercedes, Lotus, and a Masarati all parked in a row in the parking lot and thought, "Wow, what the heck is up with this place? Who drives a vehicle like that dines at a place like this?" Never judge a book by it's cover! I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. One upon a time, there were several "Libraries" in a chain of restaurants. They were eventually broken up and sold by the original owner. I don't know how many there were, but I don't care because this one out of the three I tried is my favorite. FAVORITE! The interior is dark, with nary a window or peek of natural light. Rows and rows of old books line the walls, living up to it's name. Go ahead, browse a few while you wait for your food. As a vegetarian who ate seafood years ago I used to live and die by their salad bar that went on and on, the cheese bar, and their crab cakes. I couldn't believe how good it was. Their cucumber salad alone was just so crisp yet not swimming in vinegar or sugar yet full of flavor. The crab cakes were so flavorful and tasty without being "fishy" or over-seasoned. However, when I started eating meat again, I came to love their steaks just as much. I'm not big on Bearnaise sauce but my two friends who really enjoy it rave about theirs. Great selection of wine and ports. The servers are great. Friendly, knowledgeable, and in terms of service: They were going to close at midnight. We showed up at 11:57. They cheerfully seated us and let us take as long as we wanted. That is what pushed them from four to five stars in my book. They do occasionally have live music and it's not a terribly large establishment so heads up that if you go on a Friday or Saturday during normal dinnertime that you may find yourself not having much of an audible opportunity to talk to your fellow diners. Keep up the great work, Library 2! You set the standard for me in terms of what a little steakhouse can be! read more

Did you know the local used book store and butcher shop have a child? They do, and it's name is Library II. This baby's barely lit, low-ceilinged dining room is prime for a stiff drink, a thick steak, a scandalous affair and, if you don't mind a little dust, a good read. No reservations are accepted here, so you could be waiting a good hour for your table. Those dusty books lining the walls are looking like a little more than decorations right now. The bar is there for you, too, although the drink and wine lists were thoughtlessly assembled. When you sit down at your table you're presented with a blank check. Not THAT kind of blank check. It's your order check, which you must bring to the kitchen window and hand to the expo guy. Assess the chalkboard menu hanging above, shake off that sticker shock, then let him know what you'd like. It might help to know that your dinner includes infinite trips to the seriously stacked salad bar, complete with cheese, fruit and bread assortments. Usually, we split a big, Fred Flintstone steak with an extra salad bar. read more

I went Library last night with friends. The steak is so good. The salad bar is good too. Service is gooooood too :) good place to hang out.

Typical Jersey steakhouse. 5 star prices for food worthy of an Applebees. Service was just fine, ambiance is so-so ... But back to the food? I had a steak. The steak was awful. I really mean awful.. For Morton's prices? I want a steak that's worthy of that price tag. Is that asking too much? read more

I came in at peak time, bartenders were slammed, that was okay since I had just come across the country and needed time to figure out what to have for dinner. The dishes come automatically with the salad bar. This is no pizza place salad bar, but a high end salad bar, with things like artichoke hearts, palm hearts, etc available. I ordered the Prime Rib. At 16 oz and bone in, it is quite the bargain as far as I am concerned! Very flavorful! I felt guilty coming out all this way and thinking of ordering a sandwich, but those looked generous and high quality too. read more

Library II - 16 oz Prime Rib, bone in...very generous for the price and quality. - Steakhouses Near Me - Voorhees, New Jersey

Someday, you might find yourself in need of a steak slab larger than your head. Ideally it will be seasoned with a simple spice rub. Don't dare ask for A1, you will get dirty looks. Or just go to the salad bar, my plan for next time. I neither need nor want a steak big enough to feed a family of 4! read more

Hands down the best steak I've ever had. Everytime I go I only get the same thing- filet mignon special 10 oz filet butterfly cut cooked Med Well with mushrooms on top. It is cooked perfectly everytime, but what is almost just as good us the unlimited salad bar that's included. Ham, chicken, cheeses, breads, all dressings and lettuces. All this is well worth the price. I usually go up to the salad bar 3 times so I never leave hungry bc normally I eat a 18-24 oz steak. All 10 oz of the filet melts in your mouth. I was surprised at other reviews but can honestly say idk bc I only get the best steak ever-the 10 oz filet special cut right in front of me by the butcher! read more

Whoop whoop! 5 Stars! I've been going to the Library II ever since I was a kid with my family. It has been consistently good every single time. The salad bar alone is reason enough to eat here, it's one of my favorites. So many delicious options, including different kinds of bread and cheeses as you make your way to the end. Once you take your seat and order drinks, you are directed to the "butcher window" as I like to call it. The entre menu is to the right and I'm pretty sure other than the prices listed, hasn't been changed since they opened. There's definitely no need to change it either. You give your order to the friendly man in the window and he writes it on your table's ticket, practically cutting your piece of meat right before your eyes. The quality of beef is incredible as is the seafood, hard to choose anything other than a filet or ribeye because they are both so tasty, but if you can opt for the surf and turf I highly recommend it. Prices may be steep for some, but it's nothing I wouldn't expect from a quality steakhouse - way better than all those overrated chains. read more

Great Steak in South Jersey! QUALITY: Excellent cut of meat, great seafood, a very LARGE all-you-can-eat salad bar. (Hint: only make 1 trip - do not pile everything on the plate or you cannot eat your meal). Never had a disappointing meal yet. I recently had their King Crab Legs - wow! They break apart the legs for you so that it is easy to get the meat. Great taste, salted perfectly. You can get a 1.5 pd order of King Crab or get a 12oz King Crab with an 8 oz Filet Mignon. Best of both worlds - highly recommend. The perfect way to eat any steak is Medium-Rare. Anyone will tell you this is how touch notch restaurants serve their steak unless they are told differently from the customers. Best way to order it here too. There is a nice size bar in the middle of the restaurant so grab a drink while waiting for your friends/party to arrive. ALL food is prepared fresh and made as the orders come in. Please do not anticipate a 5 minute wait. More than likely it will be 15-20mins. This includes your trip to the salad bar, eating that, and waiting another 5 mins or so. SERVICE: Attentive, but sometimes on the slower side when very busy. ATMOSPHERE: Neat! It's VERY Dark, almost makes you feel like you are in an library in an old house. The walls are filled with books - hence the name of the restaurant. Low lightning can make it feel intimate for a great date too. To order - you walk up to the butcher counter to place the cut of meat you want and how you want it prepared. Neat system. PRICES: They are high, but you are getting great cuts of steak and good seafood. Perhaps slightly on the higher side, but I have never been disappointed with the food to complain about the prices. Reservations are only accepted for parties of 8 or more. I would arrive around 5/5:30pm as it gets busy after 6pm. If I am in the mood for a good steak, I always go to the Library. read more

A lot better tonight! Blonde manager back making sure things r ran smoothly! Waiter was pleasant, professional and helpful! He even brought me over a whole plate of lemons which r my favorite! Staff was constantly clearing table, making sure ice tea/water full! This time we sat by the bar because of dads wheelchair trying to stay out of the way! Worked out good! No one hit him or had to squeeze by him! Salad bar was great as usual, entrees perfect! I had scallops they were just ok! Should have got the lobster! Soooooo much better! Baked potatoes great! Def will be back! Guess they listened from Last time! read more

I'd give six stars if I could. Having been coming here for years. Great place that always has a good crowd and is so consistently good. Meats are tender and perfectly prepared. Love the mushroom side. Salad/bread /cheese bar is so fresh and delicious. Good wine selection and always top notch service. read more

4.5 stars. Have been here twice. I was hesitant based on some of the negative comments, but now I am a fan. The salad bar is awesome. I think of my late uncle who could always be found around a salad bar. He would have loved this one. at the end of the salad bar they have huge hunks of cheese and bread that I cleave up and bring back to my table like a hungry little hobbit. It is ridiculously dark in parts of this place, near the bar. I guess it's like the Shire. Yeah I guess this could make for some interesting day-after-you-meet-someone-you-thought-was-hot-but-they-are-not. "I swear in that lighting she was a 10. I didn't even notice the Adam's apple." I did joke with my bro there that we should bring those little led lights that you clip on your hat, so we can eat our meal. Near the salad bar it is brighter. The smell didn't bother me. some have commented on it. Like yes I could smell that old book smell. But I quickly forgot about it as I mowed on my food. For my money this is great beef. I've been to some of the steakhouse chains--Mortons, Ruth Chris, Flemings. Yes bite for bite I would say the Flemings steak tastes better because it has the sear/crust on it. But my bill also came to 2x at Flemings than what it did at Library. for my wife and I at Library it was about 100 bucks before the tip. Ive had the Prime Rib (awesome), Filet (awesome), salmon (slap yo mammy good). Definitely the way to go is (for a couple) order 1 salmon, 1 hunk of beef and split it up...oh my (George Takei) I am totally looking forward to my next time there. cant say that for Flemings. for the whole meal experience my vote is for Library II. read more

We have been loyal customers of the Library for over 40 years. I understand there are new owners and we were excited to dine finally at the restaurant. We were seated approximately 40 minutes after we arrived. The hostess said 15 minute wait. That was fine as we were not in any hurray. We were seated and asked our waitress for 2 large plates for the salad bar.(something we have asked to over 10 years from previous staff). Two of us are vegetarians and that is our meal. We were told from our waitress there were not enough large plates and we could not have them. she was aware of our disappointment ant nothing was done. Finally we asked a bus Boy for a take away container and he brought us those and large plates for our salads . Really there were not enough large plates in the restaurant to accommodate us???? That sets up a huge red flag. Also my husbands meal was double the price it has always been. I can see a 15-20 percent increase if needed due to trying times, but double........The new owners are destroying our beloved restaurant. read more

Pricey but worth it. The atmosphere was pleasant - dark and comfortable. Definitely not fancy. Great menu selection. They have a wonderful salad bar that is included with the meal. It had a large selection and was fresh. Be careful not to fill up on the salad bar. I had the prime rib. It was huge, tender and delicious. Even the service was outstanding. I rarely give a five star rating on anything but this place deserved it. Give them a try but plan to spend a bundle. read more

Outstanding service, dinner selections, salad and cheese bar. I had the beef medallions which were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Hubby had a 22 oz porterhouse 1/2 inch thick and cooked to medium perfection! Definitely recommend for a relaxing night out! read more

I find this place to be extremely overpriced, especially when you have to go up to order your food rather than full service. The salad bar is delicious, and I like that you get cold plates to put it on! Nice variety of fresh cheeses and love the minced garlic! This place gets VERY packed on weekends so get there early! read more

This was my first visit to one of the Library establishments in about 20 years. The place was clean and the ambiance was just right. The host was friendly and instructed us how to properly order our steak/meal at the window. The salad bar was clean and well stocked with a nice variety of salad favorites. The meal (Prime Rib) was perfectly cooked to my desired doneness. The only turn off was excessive gristle and fat. This was the first time I have ever had Prime Rib with fat deposits that were chewy and a lot of stringy gristle. Usually what fat is present falls apart like butter. Not in this case though. That said, the flavor was really good and I did enjoy the parts I was able to eat. The server was attentive at the beginning of the meal but disappeared after the meal was delivered. We had to wave him down for more drinks and later for the check. I would probably recommend the Williamstown or Egg Harbor Twp. Library restaurants before this one mainly because of how the Prime Rib came out. If I'm paying $50 for a Prime Rib I would hope that it wouldnt have a large amount of chewy fat and gristle throughout it. read more

Don't get anything but red meat from here. I've never tried any of their seafood or chicken, but this is a steakhouse. Go here to have steak. I like this place because you order your food from a butcher. I usually get the prime rib or the rib eye. They come out tasting like candy. The walls are literally lined with books. I usually shy away from using that word but I cannot resist a good double entendre. read more

What can I say!!! This place deserves 5 stars and more!!! They have a wonderful drink selection and the drinks were authentic. As a customer, you get to choose your own meet and the chef cooks it to your liking! The salad bar is wonderful, this is one of the best features they have there. Everything is fresh on the salad bar!! I have been to this place twice and the great service still remains the same. This place is pricey so if you drink and eat, expect to pay between 50-60 per person. But i enjoy good food and service, so it doesn't matter to me the price... read more

Came here after an event at the local racetrack to grab some drinks with friends. Everything about this place is unique! From atmosphere to the way that you order.. you pretty much go to a walk up window to place your order- the salad bar has tons of options. The place is dim and very cozy, and had a band on this particular Saturday night. The menu has a smaller selection, prices are accurate with 3 dollar signs ($$$), dress attire seems casual. read more

Library II - Steakhouses Near Me - Voorhees, New Jersey

If you're in the mood for salad, steak, or seafood, this place is for you. The salad bar is to die for..............I didn't even get a steak (although everyone else did) I just had a second round of the salad bar. I did steal a piece of my bf's steak and it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Everyone in our party was more than satisfied with our meal and was worth every penny. read more

Woooo-eeeee... What is that funky smell? The old books in here that line the walls top to bottom- super cool. The smell they give off? Like dusty moth-bally? Not so cool. Once you get past that (I couldn't smell it once I got used to it), I really enjoyed the romantic ambiance and nice music at the bar for a few drinks with my date. Our bar tender was very sweet and sociable. Our appetizer order was messed up and she returned it no problem and got us right out a new one. I'd love to come back for dinner some time- the salad bar looks immaculate! read more

This is one of the first 'good' steak houses I've been too, and I would go back again and again. I've been at least a half dozen times and can't always afford a meal of this caliber. However, for special occasions, I enjoy coming here even with a decent length drive to get there now (over 30 minutes). They have some of the best cuts of steak that I've eaten. The salad bar is phenomenal, and they spare no hand-weight when pouring a mixed drink. The prices are reasonable compared to some of the larger chains, and the quality is better than meals I've had at a couple of Ruth Chris locations for sure. One of the best meals I've had there was a surf and turf including a large South African lobster tail. I'm generally not a fan of places where all the sides are a-la-carte, but the side dish portions are quite generous as well. Big thumbs up from me. read more

Okay, okay, i know it's not fair, a vegetarian writing for a steakhouse. BUT one of their claims to fame is their salad bar. And another "unfair" cause, i'm not big on salad bars, as they scream "germ fest" to me. But alas, that is what i'm forced to get every time we go to Library. My family has been coming here for YEARS, and perhaps that's why we've been increasingly disappointed, after all The Golden Corral was once a family favorite (decades ago) but now our go to is Ruth Chris's when it's a family dinner out. This is the first time we sat on the right hand side of the place, it was basically pitch black with candles lighting the way. This actual outing was for my 86 year old mommom's birthday, who uses a walker, so this whole lighting thing was strike one. However, the "polar bears playing" photography behind her was quite amusing. The drink menu read like I was at seacrets in Ocean City, MD. I'm sure if I had asked for say, a Sazerac, the bartender could probably make it. But the cocktail menu was cluttered with drinks like sex on the beach and not with drinks like an old fashioned. To me an independent steak house needs to have a great bar with an inventive bartender making me delicious drinks. I ordered a beer. Anyway, the salad bar is decent sized, there's nothing amazing there though. And the salad dressings were not delish. Plus it's ALL THE WAY on the other side of the place, poor mommom. Round two of feeling her way around the dark in her walker to go get a salad and order her food. I think the insane thing about this is, it was EARLY. I think 5 pm? and we would have went earlier b/c mommom doesn't like to eat late, but the place didn't open until 5 I believe. There was no one in the place but us and maybe one other family. I think my dad pushes this place on everyone, but finally he's realized the meat is sub par here. for 5 bucks more he can go to a "chain steak house" like ruth's or m&s and not walk away disappointed. Hopefully next time we'll just take a trek across the bridge and hit up Del Friscos. So not feeling this place anymore. read more

Let me start by saying this best place for food. Best waiter ever is john sanders. This place is just awesome. When you look at it you see a no windows and kinda a some what dinner style place but when you walk inside it's like stepping into a new world. The inside is amazing with the low dimmed lights and candles and fancy chairs and tables. The system is cool. You take a paper to the chef and tell the chef what you want and how you want it then you go to a giant salad bar with tons of salad and veggies and fruit and whole pieces too like apple banana and oranges and cheese and bread of all kinds. The food is pricey but there was lot of free adding like salad bar. The staff are friendly. The place is filled with books and older looking style. I loved it. I would definety go back read more

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This is the place to go for a special occasion and don't mess around just order the surf and turf. It's pricey but worth it. Make sure you tell the waitress that it's your first time so they can explain the way dinner is served. The best salad bar I have ever been to in my life and you can select your cut of beef. Order a drink Make a reservation and sit down and enjoy. read more

Do not waste your money here. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but the quality has gone WAY down hill and the prices have considerably risen. The management is also very rude and unwilling to consider the opinions of their loyal clientele. read more

We have frequented the Library in Voorhees off and on for over 40 years. We always enjoyed the massive salad bar and steaks. We had an unfortunate incident last weekend that has changed my view of the restaurant. May I say it was one of our all time favorites over the years. My daughter and I went for dinner. She ordered Lobster Bisque ($13) and Steak Tips ($22) (both are appetizers). I ordered the Salad Bar ($18) and Sautéed mushrooms ($10). We also had drinks. After I paid the check, My daughter noticed we were charged for two salad bars. When I questioned the waitress, She said she saw my daughter eat a slice of bread from my plate. Hence, the $18 additional charge. I asked for the manager and requested a credit for one salad bar as I was the only one who had salad. He told me that was not possible and offered me a cocktail instead. I told him I already had two glasses of Prosecco and didn't want another cocktail. I told the waitress she needed to let me know before she charged us $18 simply because my daughter had a slice of bread with her lobster bisque which incidentally came with no crackers or bread. I find it unbelievable that the manager (maybe owner) could not remedy this. So unfortunate in a time where businesses are struggling to retain customers. read more

One of the best old time steak houses in South Jersey. Top notch salad bar too. read more

Library II - Steakhouses Near Me - Voorhees, New Jersey

BY far the best steak in the area!!!!! I have been to quite a few steakhouse Ben Benson's, Mortons's and a couple Bobby Flay's joints and let me say with no ounce of doubt in my mind that this is the gold standard of what premium steak is. The filet is marvelous!!!!!!! A little pricey but at least you don't hae to get dressed up. read more

Mom! I'm off to the library for the night! Except Library seems to be where the moms head. The expansive bar seems like a good place to tuck in for an evening of friendly drinks and deep thoughts. But I wouldn't hit this joint for a meal again. Don't get me wrong, the dark, old-fashioned vampire vibe here is marvelous. Dim, cozily lined by books, and lit at each table by candlelight, the Library is comfortable digs. The servers are nice too. However, the system is strange. You order your protein at a window (odd), then help yourself to a less-than-impressive salad bar. First of all, the Library isn't very welcoming to vegetarians. Second of all, the salad is your only source of veggies and it's disappointing. I did order a baked potato with my shrimp stuffed with crab meat, and my companion had some awesome mushrooms. And, oh my, the shrimp were delicious. Just four shrimp that weren't on steroids, stuffed with crab that had the right amount of tang and joy-inducing seafood flavor. I almost couldn't but in fact had to finish them. And yet, Library was overrun by PTO moms out to Dish & Devour dinner. (Once upon a time it was Stitch & Bitch, but these days it's all about gorging) The shrimp, while excellent, was not worth $27 plus tax, plus potato, plus drink. I was butt-bumped by the most vociferous of mommy lifers, because there was no space. The place was half full at most the entire time I was here, but there were far too many tables & chairs. So, maybe for a drink, I will return. I hear there are bands.. but I can't imagine what sort speak to the moms. Maybe they go home to put kiddums to bed and another crowd moves in later in the evenings. read more

Capital Grill/ Flemings-0 Library-5 !!! No need to have fancy cars parked in front of here!!! The steaks speak for themselves!! Salad bar is awesome!! Been here a few times and never have had a bad steak!! The filet (medium rare) is always top notch!! Get it topped with crab meat!! I have eaten at many high end steakhouses but this one my top choice! When you go up to the butcher window to order you can see the cuts of meat. There is no cutting corners here!! People who have given this bad reviews are use to paying Outback/longhorn prices(you get what you pay for!) Quality only here!!! read more

Everytime business takes us to southern NJ, we make time to eat at the Library. The listing says Library II but I never remembered the Library I. The steaks here are great. You walk up to a "butchers window", pick your cut and tell them how you want it cooked. The salad bar is big enough to eat alone but, we are here for the steaks, right? I recommend both the salad bar and a ribeye. My wife always eats the filet and both steaks are brought to the table cooked near perfect. Service is good. The ambience is pretty casual. Parking is good. The restaurant is easy to find and is minutes off the NJ TPKE (Exit 4). read more

Go here if you like steak! I'm not a steak fan, but my husband and friends are. If you're not into steak, the chicken is very tender (though a bit expensive as far as chicken goes). Salad bar is amazing--even when I was a vegetarian, I would have loved this for the salad and sides. I wasn't a fan of the mac and cheese side, but the bread and salad selection was phenomenal. The crab cakes here are also delicious. They must put sugar and cinnamon on the outside when baking--they're so sweet, they barely require tartar sauce. Bar is a plus since I like alcohol or Shirley Temples. Drinks are poured consistently. The servers are attentive to drinks, but this place gets three stars for service inconsistence. At some points multiple servers attended us; at other times we were waiting for help, such as just after seating when we were thirsty on a hot day. Without that drawback, it would be a four star for sure. I do expect better service when I'm paying that much for an entree--especially since part of the 'charm' of the place involves me ordering the entree myself at a line-up window. This place is great for business, private conversations, and formal dinners. I personally adore the library atmosphere and candlelight. I feel like it actually positively affected the dinner conversation with a varied group of guests. read more

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