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John's Philly Grille(we close early if we run out of fresh baked rolls) - Steakhouse in Huntington Beach, California

John's Philly Grille(we close early if we run out of fresh baked rolls)

4.7 (520 reviews)

20379 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Cheesesteak restaurant

About John's Philly Grille(we close early if we run out of fresh baked rolls) - steak house in Huntington Beach, California

Counter-serve eatery with cheesesteaks & other sandwiches, plus burgers, salads & housemade sodas.

Customer Review Summary

John's Philly Grille in Orange County receives consistently high praise for its fresh and flavorful food at reasonable prices. Customers rave about the exceptional quality of the Philly cheesesteaks, claiming it's among the best on the West Coast, comparable to those found in Philadelphia. The restaurant offers generous portion sizes and a variety of customizable options, including the ability to add toppings like onions and hot peppers. Patrons appreciate the quick service and friendly staff, highlighting individual experiences with team members who go above and beyond to enhance the dining experience. Outside seating is available, and while the ambiance may not be upscale, it is ideal for a casual meal. Overall, John's Philly Grille is celebrated as a must-try spot for delicious sandwiches, especially for fans of classic Philly cheesesteaks and satisfying sides.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.7 out of 5
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70
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12
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12
1
10
Based on 520 reviews

the moments

4 months ago

I was lucky to find this spot in Orange County. While many restaurants offer low quality compared to their prices, this place is different. They serve fresh meat and delicious sides, all at a reasonable price. The service is quick, and there are plenty of options to customize your order, like adding onions, hot peppers, and more. It’s not a luxury spot for family or work events, but if you’re looking for real, flavorful food, this is the place to try. I’ll definitely be back!

Johnny F

Hands down the best Philly cheesesteak on the west coast, I’ve had cheesesteak on the east coast and the west coast and in my humble opinion Johnny's Philly grill is on par with what you get in Philadelphia and that’s really saying something. We have eaten here many times and will continue to do so. We ordered from here on superbowl Sunday since we are Philadelphia eagles fans.. Go birds! It was extremely busy and they had hundreds of orders called in but they still had ours ready on time and they were phenomenal as usual. It doesn’t matter how busy they are, the food is top notch every single time. Just writing this review made me crave a Philly so I know where I’m eating tonight. I haven’t tried all of the locations but based on the overall experience while eating at the beach blvd location, I’m sure they are all on point. I’m so glad I found this place, even my super picky 15 year old loves it and that’s impressive. I can’t wait to go back after work.

Mark Kern

1 year ago

Really good cheesesteak sandwiches. We had the original and the mushroom. Both were excellent. Their half sizes are huge. They are generous with everything. Super friendly with great service. Good for a quick stop, greasy lunch or dinner. Outside seating only. Covered and comfortable. If you get the peppers, know that it makes the sandwich pretty spicy.

celesté carmen2

9 months ago

Got the mushroom and the works. Both were good and the portions were huge. The fries were my favorite part though. Crispy steak fries with the right amount of salt.

Michael Marinas (RowMeOh2)

1 year ago

The food was delicious, but the star of this visit was Zach (sorry if I misspelled your name). I was the first customer of the day and his customer service was some of the best I've ever had in my life! It was my first time visiting this establishment and he walked me through the menu giving me insight on was the popular items are. I went with his favorite Philly, "The Works". I also wanted a soda and he recommended the Hanks bottle soda. The root beer was a perfect pairing. I got a half order of fries and he suggested I try out their garlic pepper sauce. While I waited for my food, he was telling me about the place and pointed out the newspaper articles up on the wall. The Philly cheese steak was absolutely delicious. The bread was so soft and fresh. The garlic pepper sauce was absolute fire 🔥! On the spicer side, but so perfect on the cheese steak. Similar to The Pepper Plant California style hot sauce to get to an idea of the flavor profile. I bet it would be fantastic on some eggs, but I digress. Zach checked on me to see how I was liking my food and his recommendations. You can absolutely feel how passionate he is to providing a wonderful customer experience, and how much he loves his job. The world needs more people like him. Protect him at all costs, he's a gem. Also, if you can budget in a raise that would be cool. THE MAN ALSO SANG THE TASTYKAKE JINGLE! I will definitely make a stop here next time I'm in town. Thank you for making the world a better place.

Fred Rea

This was my second visit, I tried the Bully Burger with cheese and bacon combo 😋 It was very good burger cooked perfectly med-well fries Seasoned and cooked nice and crispy with a bottomless soft drink. Man o man that was a great burger and fries meal 😋 gunna go back for sure. The staff is friendly and courteous service is quick and the restaurant was clean and well maintained. If you in the mood for great food you gotta stop by this joint.... Enjoy 😋 Tell them Smokey Fred sent you 😉 SmokeyFredsays, You gotta try this place😋 Follow me on Instagram @ SmokeyFredsays😉

Sarah Watts

1 month ago

New favorite take out!! Amazing!

Todd Crandell

4 years ago

This place has some of the best grease we’ve ever eaten. Yum Top notch Philly cheese!!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM

Price Range

$10–20