Balboa Steaks

Newark, DE · Cheesesteak restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#26
of 372 restaurants
City Percentile
91%
rating percentile
Address
Balboa Steaks, 17 N Chapel St, Newark, DE 19711
Phone
(302) 380-3200
Website
www.balboasteaks.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Balboa Steaks is a restaurant located in Newark, DE. It is one of 372 restaurants listed in Newark. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Newark city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Balboa Steaks

Balboa Steaks brings authentic Philly cheesesteaks to Newark, Delaware, just steps from the University of Delaware campus. We serve classic ribeye cheesesteaks with melted Cooper Sharp cheese on fresh seeded Philly rolls — the real deal. Inspired by... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 AA Shepherd · Jan 2026

I ordered delivery from them before and it was delicious and there was great portion sizes. Tonight it was like they dropped the ball I don’t understand what happened. I got takeout I ordered with my dad and then went to the bathroom there was no toilet paper. I told the worker who then went into the bathroom or the back room then came back to the register and didn’t stock toilet paper. We wait about 20 minutes and get our food and I thought that was the end of it but no. I get home and we got the wrong order. They had the opposite labeling and mine had mayo and ketchup which i didn’t order. Really disappointed. They also don’t answer the phone… edited because I forgot the photo

★★★★★ 5.0 Sandy Sawyers · Sep 2025

Amazing service! Awesome vibe! If you love Rocky you’ll love this place. The food was the best part it’s delicious!! We will be back!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Michele Fyrster · Dec 2025

Unbelievably excellent. The quality of the food was great. My husband and I shared a cheesesteak and they only have 1 size which is 12 inches. It is more than enough for 2 people. Loaded with high quality meat, sharp cheese and excellent fried onions. The guy who served us and cooked today was so personable and friendly too. I highly recommend this restaurant for a cheesesteak if you are in Newark. The seeded roll was perfect.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mr. Kim Huff · Jul 2025

Stopped by Balboa Steaks in Newark and was immediately greeted by a friendly young man at the counter—possibly the owner. That kind of warm welcome makes a great first impression. I ordered the sandwich called The Balboa, and it did not disappoint. Flavorful, hearty, and made with care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and craving a great cheesesteak!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Josh Barkis · May 2025

Firstly the service here was great. The Store Manager Kyle was incredibly nice and willing to answer any questions we had. The food came out quickly and was good. I recommend the cheesesteak fries, which were really good. The only issue I have with this place is that it is a little pricey.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Cheesesteak restaurant

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