Claymont Steak Shop

I was super impressed with the menu — there were so many things I wanted to try! I started with the Philly cheesesteak, one of my all-time favorite meals, and it did not disappoint. It was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations. I was so impressed with our meal that I couldn’t help myself — I even ordered one of their pizzas to go! Everything we had was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly prepared. If you’re looking for a great place to eat and want amazing food, you should definitely give them a try. You won’t be disappointed!

I purchased a Nigerian sub from this establishment. The roll was stale, old, etc. It fell apart when handling it. I have been a customer for over 15 years. When I called the store to express my concern with the quality, I spoke with the manager. I believe she said her name is Mel. She was very unprofessional in handling the complaint. When talking with her, she would constantly overtalk me with a negative attitude when I was trying to explain the complaint. Very rude. She hung up the phone on me. I also asked to speak to the owner about the policy that is in place for serving food, which is unacceptable. The manager seemed annoyed that I said the sub was unacceptable. I spoke to her in a normal voice volume and she constantly overtalked me after I listened to her. Is this your establishment's policy on how to treat loyal customers?

Mouth watering, cheesy, soft fresh baked bread, tender meat, & lots of cheese. Wow. 100/10 recommend if you’re looking for a solid cheesesteak.

The Delaware Valley area is definitely a crowded market when it comes to cheesesteaks. Yes, there are the tourist trap locations but some of the best cheesesteaks come from more local establishments and Claymont Steak Shop is one of those places. They have a couple locations in Delaware, but it feels very much like a neighborhood restaurant. The decor is simple, but I like the feel that his is a neighborhood restaurant. There's a cooler with grab-and-go desserts and chips, locals get takeout and you can watch some sports while you're waiting. The service here is pretty good though you don't quite get the full restaurant service as ordering is down either via the counter or on a self-serve kiosk but they do make sure you get your food nice and fresh and the service staff is friendly. Yes, Claymont STEAK Shop serves cheesesteaks, but they have such a diverse menu there's plenty of variety. They serve pizzas, grinders, burgers, stromboli, there's a good variety of items to choose from. They also have baskets of fries and you can even get Old Bay fries, too. One of the things I really like is that you can customize your cheesesteaks; you don't have to be bound to the "Cheeze Whiz wit" routine and have provolone as your cheese or add peppers. While I cannot say these are the best cheesesteaks in the world, but Claymont's are really good. They come in three to four sizes and they stuff those steak rolls with plenty of beef (or chicken, they have chicken cheesesteaks, too) and whatever toppings or cheese you like. The beef is tender and you get a good mouthful of flavor and they are filling. Their pizzas are also pretty tasty as well. They are baked well and have a good selection of toppings. The breadsticks are pretty decent as well and they will wrap them in foil to make sure they are nice and hot and ready for you to enjoy. While Claymont might not be known cross-country for their cheesesteaks, this is definitely a great neighborhood restaurant to stop at for a cheesesteak...or a pizza.

I had a friend visiting Philly from NC and she wanted a cheesesteak. We were near Claymont and we stopped in. I hadn't been there in years but the cheesesteaks were still as good as I remembered! 😋 I had a mini chicken cheesesteak with spinach, mushrooms and onions and my friend had a regular cheesesteak. I also had an order of naked wings, which were cooked well also. I appreciate that they offer different sizes of cheesesteaks and have a great selection of other items as well. The service was very good. The dining room was a little messy on some tables but we got ours to go. I highly recommend stopping by.

Spoke to the manager and let her know in a polite way that the food was not done good fries were cold and steak was cold and also let her know that it made my boyfriend sick. The manager got mad and hung up the phone on me and told me to go and find the doctors letter stating that my boyfriend was sick in order to get my money back. Very rude and unprofessional very upset about this. Don’t come here if you don’t want to be treated like trash. I will never eat here again. Food is not done good at all. Smh !

This WAS my go-to spot for Philly and chicken cheesesteaks. The chicken cheesesteaks were at one time unique to Claymont and tasted pretty good years ago. But now I have to ask... Where did the cheese go??? There is significantly less cheese in the sandwiches. Customers have been noticing theyre getting cheap on the cheese wiz. Times are tough but c'mon...

Claymont Steak Shop never disappoints! The cheesesteaks are packed with flavor and always made fresh, and the portions are huge for the price. The menu has something for everyone, but the steaks and subs are definitely the stars. Service is always quick and friendly, whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeout. It’s easily one of the best spots around for a great meal. Highly recommend if you’re craving a real Philly-style cheesesteak!

Honestly portion sizes are HUGE. Shout out the really sweet lady who took my order. Your kindness goes a long way!!! Wish I had taken a picture of my sandwich and wrap before I chowed it down.

I had a friend visiting Philly from NC and she wanted a cheesesteak. We were near Claymont and we stopped in. I hadn't been there in years but the cheesesteaks were still really decent! I had a mini chicken cheesesteak with spinach, mushrooms and onions and my friend had a regular cheesesteak. I also had an order of naked wings, which were cooked well also. I appreciate that they offer different sizes of cheesesteaks and have a great selection of other items as well. The service was very good. The dining room was a little messy on some tables but we got ours to go. I recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Pretty average all around. Service, price, and convenience is decent, actual food is middling. Most of the mom and pops in the area will give you a superior experience.

Stopped here today for lunch. It was just OK. It had some potential but overall it missed the mark. Steak had a decent flavor and the onions were good. But the cheese was not distributed well at all. The cheesy bites were much better than the others. And the roll was disappointing. Way to soft, it just didn't hold up. Could be better with a little tweaking.

Just brought home two large cheesesteaks from Claymont steak on 202 and I have to say they were very disappointing. The meat was dry and overcooked, and it was almost stuck together in clumps, like it was not freshly cooked and had been partially cooked and left to lay on the grill until they wanted to make a sandwich with it and reheat it. The meat actually had a taste like it had sat in its own grease. Undoubtedly the worst cheesesteak I've ever gotten anywhere.

Actually the best cheesesteaks in the entire world! Been coming here since 2011. I never been disappointed!!

Had not been here since the 80's. Ordered a jumbo Nigerian, a Philly Cheesesteak & a pizza all to go. Absolutely OVERSTUFFED hoagies & the beef quality good.

The food was over cooked the steak and the fries. When we brought this matter to the attention of the staff they ignored us nor did they offer to re cook or refund. The comment provided was that my husband requested the food to be cooked hard by a rep who didn't take our order we only asked for two combo steak meals, best part of the meal was the Pepsi soda. I don't recommend you to eat here they don't have any pride in their food.

Loved my cheesesteak with hots and peppers! Great stop on the way to/from Philly. Cozy, welcoming, friendly.

This place is great. Most of the general public doesn't write reviews because if they did it would be 5 stars. Hard working and super friendly. delicious food.

Be careful...they have been known to auto add tips to bills, even on takeout orders. Check the paper receipt, because they will advance the payment screens so that you don't see it. I won't be going back.

I used to live next to the Newark location eight years ago and learned Joe Biden has frequented this location as he was raised in the neighborhood in Claymont. My wife, best friend, and I all went here for lunch on Saturday before the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert and it was funny since the lady behind us in line went the night before. The staff is friendly and service is fast. The cheesesteak was among the best we have had and is nice and wide so a larger one can fill two people and a smaller one feeds one. They also have various covers of Delaware Today which has them as best cheesesteak in Delaware and a plaque that of Joe Biden pictures that he signed.

Every time I think I'll give this place another chance, they mess it up. Ordered a tuna sub with lettuce, tomato and pickles. One little sliver of a tomato and one pickle on the whole 12" sub. And it had cheese on it which I didn't want. That was my last purchase. There are too many places that know how to make a tuna sub. Smh I'm not even giving one star. Oh wait I have to put at least one star or my review won't be published Should have a minus five star

I just bought the worst cheesesteak of my life. I wanted cheese whiz since they offered it but I had no idea it was some knockoff nasty fake whiz. It is not the same cheese whiz you get from Geno's or pats or Phil's in south Philly. I had to toss my $16 large cheesesteak out the window. Disgusting

I called at 10 am for delivery. It's 11:30 and still no food. Ridiculous! Worst service ever.

Service worst. I ever seen. I ordered delivery. Lady on phone cussing,lying. I canceled order then 45 min later had a man beating on my door. I called the police. It took over 3 hrs. I don't know about the food. But heard the one on 202,poisoned somebody. Think I'll stay with Pats.

They always make mistakes on my order and today ways no different. Mayo on my sandwich which ended up in the trash followed by my half cooked French fries. Won't patronize this place again.

Best cheesesteaks & hoagies anywhere !!!! I have never been disappointed . Love them

The food is not as it once was. the onions are to big and the steak and fries were over cooked. When bringing to their attention they did nothing but make an excuse that my husband requested it cooked hard he requested two combo steak meals he didn't request it to be cooked hard nor did they offer to recook again or refund us. best thing was the Pepsi soda The Claymont location is the worst i don't recommend you eat there. Food not good neither is the service.

not sure who was making subs tonight, but a couple shreds of lettuce, a couple pieces of sweet peppers, a couple pieces of pickles and no extra onions as I ordered on my sandwich.

Dry and flavorless meat Non existent American cheese Perfunctory roll No Heinz ketchup Ketchup bottles were filthy The fullest bottle had a tumor of congealed ketchup stuck to the nozzle It was the size of a large grape Repellent and unappetizing Made me wonder what other filth was lurking in the kitchen Disgusting in general and way too expensive for the crappy quality of the product Eating here was a big miss-steak Boo this steak shop

Small Cheesteak is pretty good. That's what I always get. A lot 4 one person unless ur really hungry.

Just ordered a large cheese and a large pepperoni pizza and it was disgusting and barely had any cheese. The dough was thick and the sauce just wasn't good. They get worse with every order.

Ok, the shop is clean and nice, the service is good, and if you're not from Philly, it's a decent steak. Lots of meat... but I was disappointed by the soft roll. That chewy Italian roll is a big part of an authentic Philly cheesesteak, and these weren't it. Again, a good sandwich in its own right but not the genuine article.

The food okay for quick take out when you REALLY don't feel like cooking. I'm not a fan of their contactless delivery. Despite asking the deliverer to knock or ring the bell, it never happens and I always find my food on my doorstep by surprise. I'll say they deliver within the window provided but they don't knock so my food was not hot and the fries were super soft-almost soggy. I don't think they read special instructions either.

Ordered cheesesteaks, fries, cheeseburgers subs and wings tonight for dinner It was absolutely the worst meal I've had in a long time. I ordered from they a few times before it was okay. This is not at all anything that I would ever get again. I will stick to other restaurants from here on out. DO NOT WORSE YOUR MONEY HERE!!

I ran over to Claymont Steaks, a very busy bright big shop, because I was in the mood for a decent Philly Steak Sandwich, a classic Philly Steak Sandwich, a Real Philly Steak Sandwich. That was just what I got. The Service is quite fast for the busy location. The sandwich was full of juicy real steak meat. I asked for American & Provolone cheese which was just enough flavor & texture. I asked for extra fried onions which were so tasty. I asked for lite Banana Peppers which were a wonderful touch. I requested ketchup, lite brown spicy mustard. It was so refreshing to get a Great Tasing Sandwich like the one they make. And to think here I live in Philly & had to go to Claymont, DE to get the best tasting cheesesteak & I mean, the absolute best. D'alessandro's & Paganos used to be the Best places to get an authentic Philadelphia Cheesesteak...move over for Claymont Steaks...you won't be disappointed.

I grew up coming here, and after moving away for years got the chance to visit again and I'm thrilled that the quality is still just as great!! Will always be my favorite cheesesteaks in DE

My boyfriend and I are from Dallas, Texas and are visiting Claymont for a job. The phillycheese steaks are seriously to die for!!! The service was friendly and fast. Cozy little place to eat. Definitely recommend!

I have been a long time fan of Claymont pizza and cheesesteaks but today I tried the taco platter. Holy cow! Outstanding! Enough said!

When you walk in you will see that the walls are lined with Delaware's best awards and there is a good reason for that! The food is delicious and the customer service is fantastic. It's a little far for us so it's always a really nice treat.

Consistent Cheese Steak. Had better but not many. Call ahead as can get crowded in a minute.

Great service from the team inside. Big potions on the cheesesteak, large portion on the cheese fries. Food was great. Have enough for another meal! Service was fantastic - quick to get order in, quick to give us to go portions and an extra cheese to go for our fries. Everyone is trying to do what they can during this COVID time - everyone I saw was being safe - distancing being observed. They where quit to clean our seats as we were leaving.

This shop used to be my go-to for cheese hoagies. Not anymore. Last week, I ordered a cheese hoagie with EXTRA mayo, oil, vinegar, lettuce, and onions. I got a DRY hoagie (no mayo, no oil, no vinegar) about 5 pieces of onion, and about a 5-finger pinch of lettuce. I should have taken a picture, but I know management would care about as much as the "person" who made my hoagie, without looking at my order. I wouldn't think it would be that hard since the options are there and you just check off what you want. Not getting even CLOSE to what I ordered has turned me off forever. It's a shame because their cheese hoagies were really good....when you got what you ordered...

Best cheesesteaks in Delaware and wins Best of Delaware every year for a reason! The best you can get as far as authentic cheesesteaks in Delaware. Easy to grab and go pickups if you want to dine out but also casual enough that you can stop by and enjoy in person. If you're from out of town or a local that hasn't tried, run don't walk!

We were on our way home to Virginia and decided to stop by Claymont's Steak Shop. The philly cheesesteak was bland and under seasoned. We were disappointed.

cold traaaaash !!! id never retirn , back to philly i go ! Wasted my time and $45 on 3 cheese steaks

I just ordered a chicken cheese steak and onion rings and a flounder sandwich and they sent me my chicken cheesesteak and onion rings but my flounder sandwich is not here I tried to call back nobody answered I don't know what's going on but I didn't get all my food and I just spent $40 with them

Definitely NOT the cheesesteaks I grew up with but they are still good. If I hadn't had one since I was a little kid maybe I would remember them bigger but I have been eating these my whole life

Man this place has gone downhill.. This used to be one of my old stopping grounds in high school/college. My fave, a Cheese Stromboli. FOOD: Cheese Stromboli: not much flavor, partial raw dough but nothing a quick pop in the oven couldn't fix. Super cheesy. SERVICE: Claymont had this weird transition where at some point every time I ordered a Stromboli I had to request it be cooked light or the bottom would come black/tasted burnt. I used to go so much at one point that I even noticed this with other customers. And a light cook has always been my go-to. Well now it's undercooked. No bueno. I see no need for a price jump when the quality has gone downhill. VENUE: This place is the OG of Claymont Steakshop locations, and it has come a long way. Vibe is still causal with tables to eat on the spot, but the Newark and 202 locations are nice! VERDICT: I'm happy to see this business has grown but disappointed that the quality has diminished. Hesitant about returning.

Friendly staff, good service and yummy food. The menu prices weren't posted, but the economy isn't stable, so I can't fault them for that. We found that the value matched, or even outmatched the amount of food we were given.

As a rule, I don't engage social media. With this posting, I am departing with this practice to alert Claymont Steak Shop patrons on some of the pitfalls of the online ordering system. Also, BE ADVISED -- Management increases prices but fails to concurrently update online menu prices. Then, they have the temerity to declare on the menu "We reserve the right to correct any errors". In other words they have the right to misstate pricing. I've frequented the business since 1968 - two years after its establishment. My continued patronage is a testament to the quality and value of the menu selections, not their unethical business practices. Below is copy of comments sent to the Claymont Steak Shop online ordering vendor aptly entitled, "Extra Meatball, Hold the Extra Drama" The app you developed for Claymont Steak Shop needs to be refined. Because of the apps poor design (should be based on customer intentions and sequential logic) it resulted in a counterintuitive ordering error which later culminated in an unwanted but necessary argument with the restaurant manager which had the potential to erupt into a physical altercation with a patron had my response to his unwelcome hostile act towards me escalated. Too much drama over an extra meatball - details to follow. Here are the details: My INTENTION was to order a Spaghetti Platter w/ Meatball w/ Extra Meatball. I selected the platter EXPECTING to see "Extra Meatball" as an option. I saw Bread Stick, selected the extra option presuming that Extra Meatball might appear (counterintuitive) but when it didn't, I made a note in the Comments section to add a meatball. When I arrived at the restaurant expecting to quickly pick up my order and resume my trip home following 4 hours of dental surgery, the order taker told me I hadn't paid for the meatball online and he charged me - without my authorization - $2.00 for the Extra Meatball. Not only was I incensed that he charged my card without authorization - which I later determined was not actually charged to the credit card company when the order was in process - he overcharged $0.51 for the Extra Meatball. Both he and the manager asserted that it was my error for not navigating back to the Pasta Menu to select Extra Meatball which is a discreet selection grouped with entrees. THIS MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE!!!!!! Is it intuitive? No,...Is it logical? No,...Is the app easy to use? No. I could point out other deficiencies in the app design but quite frankly, I'm not being compensated to do this. I have absolutely no expectation that anyone in your organization will take my experience seriously. Further, I have no expectation that you will acknowledge the fault in the app design and own it. And last, I have absolutely no expectation that corrective action will be taken. To turn your phrase, "You are one step closer to increasing your customers's engagement and your restaurant's revenues!".....You are one step closer to DECREASING your customers' engagement and your restaurant's revenues"

Philadelphia Pike Location: Absolutely gross! Ordered a Stromboli, pizza and fries and the only thing close to being edible was the fries. I don't understand how you can send something out that isn't cooked. The dough was wet and you can tell by looking at it that it wasn't done. Don't notify me that it's done in less than 15 mins when everything is still raw. It's fast service which is nice if you expect me to finish cooking it myself. First time here and definitely the last time. I really wish I could give 0 stars!

Awesome and authentic hole in the wall with great steaks! Would suggest this to anyone. Pricey but you get what you pay for!!! Worth the stop!

Disappointing cheesesteaks. Cheesesteaks are dry, flavorless and very thin cheap quality meat. American cheese only coated a portion of the bread and was not melted into the meat to give it flavor. The bread was forgettable and cashier while friendly was definitely on drugs. She was struggling emotionally and came and "helped" a man sitting next to us by getting him a napkin or a fork from the self-serve station. Pretty sure he was her dealer because he handed her a cash tip which probably had something extra wrapped inside. The man was definitely watching others and I could see him scoping us out in my peripheral vision. It was a creepy feeling because his eyeball was turned to the side while he was staring straight ahead. I mentioned it to my bf after we left and he had the same exact feeling. He said there was a kid and an older gentleman who came back in with "the dealer" after I thought the dealer had left before us, so he was even more sure that they were dealing. I lookee up at the register at one point and the cashiers seemed to be having a serious face-to-face conversation. I wonder if it was addressing the drugs and the possible dealer in the restaurant. Sadly experiences like this make customers feel unsafe and uncomfortable and ruin a neighborhood, as well as a dining experience. The cheese fries were decent and staff was friendly and service was fast. Disappointed though that their namesake was so lack -luster. Hoagies and onion rings that others ordered looked decent.

The worst I've ever had first I ask for cooper sharp they don't have it then I say ok wiz salt pepper ketchup ok this wasn't wiz it was that nacho cheese BS how I know first I'm from Philly know the wiz taste like had enough nacho at the movie to know the taste just plain awful say away probably the best in area so if so stay away from Philadelphia Pike in Claymont

Visited Claymont Steak shop on a recommendation that they are the best cheesesteaks around. Order at the counter and pick up when name is called. Everything is made fresh to order. The cheesesteak with grilled onions did not disappoint, perhaps a little more cheese but the roll...my kind of roll! Soft and fresh. I would definitely return again...my one less star was for the food wait. It was 2:00 pm in the afternoon, and the food took longer than expected.

This place is horrible in every way. Every time I've ever ordered from this place I've regretted it. I only would order when I'm desperate because of convenience. I tried to order a wrap and add some vegetables to it. First they said no then they said it would be $19 for a veggie wrap with no fries included. Another time I asked if I could have hot/bbq wings. They told me they couldn't mix the sauces I could only get one or the other. Their fries are always under cooked and the cheesesteaks overcooked.

This place is either a hit or miss. The last two time have been a miss. Mozzarella stick so greasy could not eat. And the cheesesteak paid for extra cheese hardly any cheese and it had a weird gritty taste. Needless to say I will be taking a break from this location.