Chubby's Steakhouse
Gloucester City
Restaurant in Gloucester City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chubby's Steakhouse is a practical Gloucester City choice for a sit-down dinner, date night, or small celebration when staying local matters. Pick it over sandwich-focused alternatives for the room and dinner pacing; choose a sandwich specialist instead if portability, speed, or takeout value is the priority.
About Chubby's Steakhouse
For a low-friction evening plan in Gloucester City, Chubby's Steakhouse is a steakhouse in Gloucester City with nightly evening hours and a smart-casual dress code. If the brief is simply to choose a local dinner venue, those facts are enough to make it a practical candidate.
The recommendation is conditional but useful: choose it when staying in Gloucester City matters and the group wants an evening steakhouse plan. Keep the decision focused on location, evening hours, and smart-casual dress rather than published awards, a named chef, specific prices, a seat count, or detailed menu claims.
A local steakhouse pick when the occasion matters more than chasing hype
The strongest reason to consider Chubby's Steakhouse is its direct fit for dinner in Gloucester City. Chubby's Steakhouse is open in the evening every day: Mon–Wed 5–9 PM, Thu 5 PM–2 AM, Fri–Sat 4–10 PM, and Sun 5–9 PM.
For comparisons, keep the use case clear. Chubby's Steakhouse is the Gloucester City option. Other named venues such as Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches, John's Roast Pork, The Prime Rib, Luk Fu Philly, and Tony and Nick's Steaks can be considered separately.
How to use it: dinner plans, not a quick lunch substitute
Treat this as a dinner decision. The schedule is evening-focused. Friday and Saturday begin at 4 PM, Sunday through Wednesday begin at 5 PM, and Thursday has the latest listed window at 5 PM–2 AM.
Plan around the basics rather than assumptions. The dress code is smart casual.
Planning details
- Location
- 239 Monmouth St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- chubbyssteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +18564562482
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chubby's reads like a working‑class South Jersey steakhouse that prizes heft and consistency over theatrical sourcing notes. It sits in Gloucester City's riverfront neighborhood and operates within a long‑standing regional vernacular: generous portions, straight‑forward cooking and a room that keeps the focus on the food rather than formality. The overall feel is classic and cozy with historic roots in an industrial waterfront town; it's less about sommelier scripts and more about delivering reliably satisfying steaks to a local and regional clientele that values value per plate and consistency from visit to visit.
Best For
Chubby's suits occasions that call for solid, no‑fuss steakhouse dining: think date nights that favor hearty portions, special occasions when guests want classic cuts without pretense, and business dinners that prioritize familiarity and reliable plates. Because the place intentionally eschews a formal dress code, it works for diners who want a traditional steakhouse experience without the ceremony of Center City chophouses. The menu's emphasis on large, value‑driven steaks makes evening meals the natural focus here.
Ordering Tips
The menu centers on hefty, classic steakhouse preparations; the venue lists the cowboy steak, ribeye and filet mignon among its signatures, and crab cakes appear as a nonsteak standout. Given the profile's repeated emphasis on portion density and value per plate, opt for the heartier cuts if you want an unmistakably South Jersey steak experience, and consider ordering a listed specialty like the crab cakes as an appetizer or secondary plate. The house rewards straightforward choices and consistency rather than tasting‑menu experimentation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with art deco interior and reproductions of local historic paintings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- cowboy steak
- crab cakes
- ribeye
- filet mignon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 239 Monmouth St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Planning details
Location
239 Monmouth St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose John's Roast Pork if the priority is a sandwich meal that travels better than a steakhouse dinner. Choose The Prime Rib if the night calls for a more formal steakhouse setting.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Chubby's Steakhouse is the local sit-down pick in this set: easier to plan around than a high-polish destination and more occasion-friendly than a sandwich counter. The Prime Rib is the stronger choice for a more formal steakhouse night, while Chubby's Steakhouse is the simpler Gloucester City answer when convenience and a classic dinner format matter more than ceremony.
For takeout value, the sandwich venues are better cross-shops. Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches, John's Roast Pork, and Tony and Nick's Steaks make more sense when the meal needs to travel well or move fast. Chubby's Steakhouse is a better fit when the point is sitting down and making the night feel planned.
Luk Fu Philly is the alternative for diners who want a livelier night out rather than a traditional steakhouse frame. If booking ease is the priority, Chubby's Steakhouse is the low-stress option; if the goal is a bigger night with more atmosphere, cross-shop Luk Fu Philly or The Prime Rib first.
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Compare Chubby's Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby's Steakhouse | Gloucester City | , | No published awards |
| Tony and Nick's Steaks | Philadelphia | , | No published awards |
| Tony Luke’s Old Philly Style Sandwiches | Philadelphia | Sandwiches | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1122023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| John’s Roast Pork | Philadelphia | Sandwiches | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1222023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Luk Fu Philly | Philadelphia | , | No published awards |
| The Prime Rib | Philadelphia | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chubby's Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
It can be a practical choice if the occasion calls for an evening steakhouse plan in Gloucester City. Chubby's Steakhouse has a smart casual dress code, and Thursday hours run from 5 PM–2 AM. For a different steakhouse comparison, The Prime Rib is another named venue to consider separately.
What should a first-timer know about Chubby's Steakhouse?
Plan for dinner, not lunch, because the schedule is evening-focused: Friday and Saturday are 4–10 PM, Sunday through Wednesday are 5–9 PM, and Thursday is 5 PM–2 AM. Chubby's Steakhouse is in Gloucester City.
What are alternatives to Chubby's Steakhouse?
Other named venues to compare separately include Tony and Nick's Steaks, The Prime Rib, Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches, John's Roast Pork, and Luk Fu Philly. For a Gloucester City steakhouse plan, Chubby's Steakhouse is the relevant option.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chubby's Steakhouse?
Dinner is the better fit, since the hours are evening-focused every day. Friday and Saturday start at 4 PM, Sunday through Wednesday start at 5 PM, and Thursday runs from 5 PM to 2 AM.