About Us

Great people cooking amazing food.

PASSION AND TRADITION

Our Story

Cousins Bob Hionis and Sam Demetratos founded Claymont Steak Shop in 1966.  The cousins, who came to America from Greece, remembered the hunger that plagued their native country after World War II.  They knew if they had the opportunity to own a business, they would be sure to offer generous portions to satisfy their customers.  That is the inspiration from where the signature, award-winning steak sandwich was born – made from fresh, never frozen, rib-eye steak sliced right on the premises.

Over time, Claymont Steak Shop has become a Delaware institution, winning awards year after year for our signature steak sandwich.  In 2005, Demi Kollias purchased the original store and has continued offering food with generous portions, quality, and freshness as her top priority.  Demi has opened two more locations, one in Newark and the newest one on the Concord Pike in Wilmington, and they all follow the same successful formula.

It’s been over 50 years since the doors first opened – stop in and enjoy a steak sandwich, pizza, sub or any of the other delicious, freshly prepared foods – you won’t leave hungry!

Non-Profit Fundraising

Helping you raise funds for your non-profit organization.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Fundraising Day

Pick a day (Monday- Thursday) to invite your organization to place orders at any Claymont Steak Shop during a designated time period. Anyone participating just needs to let us know they are part of the fundraiser when placing their order. 10% of their order will be donated to your group. We can also set up a “tip/donation” jar to encourage additional giving.

Dine in and take out orders only in all three locations.

For more information or to reserve a day, please contact us.

HAND SELECTED

Guest Bartender Night in Newark

Have your group come and enjoy an evening together while “Guest Bartenders” you have selected come and serve a variety of delicious wines and microbrewed beers. 10% of all non-alcoholic orders will be donated to your organization as well as any contributions from the “tip” jar. You can also set up a silent auction or a raffle during the event.

*Available only in the Newark location. 

For more information or to reserve a day, please contact us.

SIT BACK AND ENJOY

Catering

Are you having a special event for your non-profit organization? Try our catering platters and receive a 10% donation. We offer platters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Available at all three locations.

For more information or to reserve a day, please contact us.

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THE SPOTLIGHT

Awards & News

Recent Awards Won:

BEST of DELAWARECHEESESTEAK – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

BEST of DELAWARE  – PIZZA (Traditional) – 2020

BEST of DELAWARE  –  SUBS – 2020

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