Chester Steakhouse With Historic Roots Named Among Best In NJ

CHESTER, NJ — A truly perfect steak is rare. Some might also say it's medium or well-done. No matter how you like your cuts of meat, you have some good choices for steaks in Chester.

The website Best of NJ put together a list of the best steakhouses in New Jersey, and Chester's PH Steakhouse ranked as one of the top North Jersey spots.

PH Steakhouse, which is located at 111 Main Street, took the spot of the Publick House, one of the most iconic restaurants and historical landmarks in Chester.

The historic Publick House has withstood wars, pandemics, the Great Depression, and the Great Recession. More than 200 years later, the preserved 18,400-square-foot building re-opened again under the ownership of Restaurant Village Hospitality Group, which consists of five independent restaurants, including Long Valley’s OMG Burger and White Birch Restaurant.

The historic Federal-style building now shines as a result of years of renovations and offers an elevated steakhouse menu.

PH Steakhouse offers popular cuts of steak like Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Porterhouse for Two, and the Tomahawk Chop. They also serve cuts like Delmonico, bone-in ribeye and dry-aged bone-in Kansas City steak.

To view the full PH Steakhouse menu, click here.

The charming building at the intersection of Main Street and Hillside Road, originally known as the Zephaniah Drake Brick Hotel, was built around 1810 by Zephaniah Drake and Jacob Drake, Jr.

In its lengthy history, the location has housed a variety of businesses and has been considered one of Morris County's most noticeable historic properties.

The steakhouse offers guests a 9-suite hotel on the property. "This comfy boutique hotel provides modern amenities, despite the circa 1810 charm, plus guests can stroll through historic Chester," Best of NJ said.

Each suite boasts a large, furnished living room area with a pull-out sofa and a nicely furnished bedroom featuring a queen bed. Each suite is also equipped with a large-screen TV, small refrigerator, a coffee maker and telephone.

For information on how to book a hotel room, click here.

Check out the full list of the "Best Steakhouses in New Jersey" at Best of NJ