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South Philly Cheesesteaks

4.2 (105 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Garlic Bomb

I have worked a couple hundred yards away from this place for almost 10 years and this is my first time stopping in. My coworkers told me they make a good cheesesteak. I ordered a garlic bomb cheesesteak with onions and peppers . The sandwich was really good. I really enjoyed it and I will be back for more. I ordered it take out but the service was good . And the place was clean and had a nice atmosphere. I will be back

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William C.

I really like this Cheesesteak shop. They aren't my #1 but they aren't way off either. Tough competition here in Sarasota. The service is always quick and friendly. Erin is especially Great. I've tried 3 different types of Cheesesteaks here and enjoyed every one of them. I've also had their hoagies which are pretty good also. It is centrally located here off Rt 70 near Lockwood Ridge. No doubt that I'll be back again soon.

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John Lopez L.

Great place!!! Kristal was so nice I told her it was my first time here and she did not rush me and explained the menu and options to got with the cheesesteak sandwich. It was one of the best cheesesteak I ever had!!! I will definitely be back!!! Maybe getting extra cheese next trip!!

Lori D.

We have visited this location as well as the owner's other locations and have thoroughly enjoyed their food! We have eaten in as well as ordered to go! The service has always been good! I also love the food! The chicken Philly is my most favorite! I love to pair it with their tator tots! The inside is a little smaller but we have been seated comfortably and not had any issues with sound and conversing. You can also sit outside which is a great option on some of our beautiful days!

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Robert C.

Fresh bread, three cheese slices, lots of peppers and onions, and ribeye on a fresh bread - 6 or 12 inch sandwiches available. Prices are reasonable. Very tasty. And the bread was stuffed full. Unlike the Philly spots, here they chop the meat, cheese and veggies diligently until its consistency is more like ground beef. It does combine the ingredients thoroughly. Staff was friendly snd there are a handful of tables if you want to eat in. Place was full on a weekday at lunchtime. Will try some of their other offerings next visit.

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Ben F.

My companion and I were out and about on the Easter weekend. We had had South Philly cheesesteaks before, and knew the french fries were very good. Since we were in the neighborhood, we decided to return. The restaurant sits at a very busy intersection in a strip mall, and has indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to eat inside, and we immediately met by the waitress who promptly took our drink order and returned to take our order. She was very friendly and efficient. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak with no peppers and my companion ordered the Bollettieri Chicken Salad. I also ordered a side of the Phiery fries. The home style fries arrived first, and had a nice spicy Sriracha seasoning. The side of Ranch dressing went well with the fries. My Philly and the Bollettieri Chicken Salad arrive shortly thereafter. The salad is huge and is easily fit for two. In our case we brought some home. The salad has a full blackened chicken breast on top and at least half a cup of feta cheese. It is also full of walnuts and cranberries. The Philly cheesesteak arrived, hot on an Amarosa bread bun, and had just the right of onions and cheese for me. I don't like green peppers, and they gladly left them off. We arrived right at the rush as the restaurant quickly filled up, but the waitress was very attentive and kind. As quickly as a restaurant filled up, it emptied out. I was very impressed with the small staff ability to keep everything moving. The interior of the restaurant is very clean and welcoming And the glasses of Coca-Cola were large. While I find Delco's in Dunedin to have a better Philly cheesesteak, this one is definitely serviceable and worth a second visit.

Art C.

Amazing cheesesteak It is wonderful that South Philly Cheesesteaks have found a home in Bradenton, and now on Main St in Sarasota. Their first location over on 34th St W has been very popular, and now they are expanding. We headed to their location on Lockwood Ridge yesterday for lunch. Boy was it great. I got their large Cheesesteak Wiz Wit (cheese wiz and grilled onions), a heavy and substantial sandwich even at only 10". It looks like they mixed white American cheese in with the ribeye, giving it that authentic temperature hot first bite, and then topped it with cheese wiz. I had the option of including hot or sweet peppers in the meat mixture, I went sweet. To really do it right you have to have the right bread. South Philly does, importing it from the famed Amoroso Bakery, the preeminent bakery for cheesesteak rolls. Put it all together and you are in Philly heaven. Our server was very pleasant and helpful as we got settled. We liked the place, not busy during our late lunch visit, convenient parking. It is part of a large shopping area, South Philly located way over to one end facing Lockwood Ridge. We also got an order of fries, something listed on a specials chalkboard. So much food. Enough for four people, it was natural cut fries with bleu cheese and balsamic dressings, bits of bacon, maybe more stuff. You can see it in the background in my photo.

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Best cheesesteak I've had in years and best by far anywhere in the area. Definitely recommend. Fries are also bomb

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Been here several times. Food always hot and delicious. I enjoy the garlic bomb. Would eat here more often if I didn't live 45 minutes away.

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I am from the Philly area originally and this place knows how to make cheese steaks! And the blue cheese fries are amazing!

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2 years ago

Very good sandwiches, satisfys my Philly cravings. Now if I could only find Jersey tomatoes

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Great food and service when you need a lunch before going to work. Close to the 53rd Ave east.

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Love the rolls. Probably the best anywhere. Love the chicken cheesesteak but the pork is amazing too. Will definitely be back

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Yummy! Affordable and relaxing atmosphere or to go orders! Put it on your short bucket list... worthwhile visit!

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4.5(137 reviews)
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Was invited to dinner on a Friday night. We were two couples and had…read morereservations. Place was very crowded. Our server, Eric, was excellent. He had great suggestions and provided us excellent service. We tried the cornbread, which is a must have. Large enough for two, maybe three. I had the Danish ribs which were delicious and fell off the bone. Others ordered the prime rib sandwich, Trout, and Salmon. I had the cole slaw and mash potatoes as my sides. All of the food was delicious. They have a full bar and they also allow you to bring your own wine. No corkage fees. Great idea. I would say there were quite a few tables ordering drinks and drinking their own wine. The deserts are sinfully delicious, and huge. After a rich dinner, we shared two of them. The banana cream pie and key lime pie were equally good.

Atmosphere - Very Nice! The restaurant has a classy vibe…read more Service - Excellent! Taliah was our server and she was as good as it gets. Food - Very Good. I dined with 3 other people and we shared the Corn Bread starter and it was delicious and ample for the 4 of us to share. For an entree, I chose the Barrel Cut Filet Mignon. It was cooked to the temperature ordered, served hot and tasted delicious with the featured sauce. My only ding that prevented a 5 star review was that the cut included a small piece that was very fatty (not something I expect from a filet. I opted for the "fresh fries" over the recommended Smashed Red Potatoes. I was leery about there being red skins in the mash. However, there were no skins and it looked great. Overall - given the quality of food, the great atmosphere and excellent service, I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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So let me tell you how good this spot is. The cheesesteak took me back to my high school days back…read morein Philly. Best Philly I've had in a long time, steak is seasoned perfect, cheese is on point and bread was perfect. So I also was told to get the Caesar Salad, the damn Caesar salad was amazing. Hey Florida trust me!!!! This is the spot!!! Best Cheesesteak in FL hands down!!! Jimmy and Skylar are the real deal. I'll be back often!

Claudia was our waitress and was welcoming, knowledgeable, and efficient. I couldn't have…read moreanother piece of fish so we went here to try FL Italian and a cheesesteak (crazy, right? A PA person having a cheesesteak in FL). I judge the bread first. Took one bite and my husband said, this bread HAS to be from DE or Philly. Sure enough, the bread dough is flown in from Philly! The meat was plentiful and delicious. If you want a REAL cheesesteak come here!!! We also tried the meatball appetizer. I asked the owner (Anthony) about them because they were just like my friend's Italian mom's meatballs. Tender and obviously not fried. The real kind. The last item we tried was the bolognese. Amazing. Good meat, not cheap junk like so many fake Italian places serve. The gravy has an ever so slight touch of spice to it...(?red pepper flakes, Anthony?) just like NJ Italian. So. Yes, you can get legit Italian food and a really good cheesesteak here! We did not try the pizza, but it looked like good thin crust pizza. Next time. Thank you Anthony for an excellent meal and Claudia for taking care of us. Go Birds!

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South Philly Cheesesteaks - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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