Joey Chops in Malvern is a boutique steakhouse that goes beyond steaks with offerings such as lobster dumplings and salmon Wellington, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. 

Brought to life by the Stove & Tap crew a year ago, the eatery elevates the steakhouse game but still does everything it can to please those who are in the mood for a thick steak and all the trimmings.

It offers a nicely charred, perfectly mid-rare New York strip dressed in béarnaise or maître’d butter on request. The creamed spinach is deliciously rich and the whipped potatoes are overflowing with butter. 

But what really makes a difference for this particular steakhouse is that everything else can be found on the menu. 

The mouthwatering lobster dumplings are crisped along the edges and served over a mound of edamame puree and whole soybeans. Crispy rice cubes are topped with spicy salmon tartare and thin slices of jalapeño. Tasty salmon Wellington is served in a pastry jacket and with silky beurre blanc on the side. 

Other highlights include Burrata ravioli and airline chicken Milanese. 

Read more about a recent Joey Chops review to see if you should check it out in Philadelphia Magazine. 

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