# Assault at Pat’s King of Steaks

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assault-at-pats-king-of-steaks
> Updated: 2026-10-03T22:02:45.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

On September 30, a customer allegedly assaulted a manager at Pat’s King of Steaks in South Philadelphia by throwing a cheesesteak at his face. The individual, who was recorded using a tripod-mounted camera, reportedly claimed the food was “garbage” before the confrontation. Restaurant owner Frank Olivieri suggested the incident may have been a premeditated attempt by an influencer to go viral.

Following the incident, Olivieri offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Subsequently, a Philadelphia man was charged with summary harassment after turning himself in to the police.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Philadelphia man charged after throwing cheesesteak at restaurant manager

A man faces harassment charges after allegedly throwing a cheesesteak at a Pat’s King of Steaks manager in Philadelphia in a suspected attempt to create a viral social media video.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-man-charged-after-throwing-cheesesteak-at-restaurant-manager

### 2026-10-01: Pat’s King of Steaks offers $5,000 reward after manager assaulted with cheesesteak

Pat’s King of Steaks owner Frank Olivieri is offering a $5,000 reward for information identifying a customer who threw a cheesesteak at a manager in South Philadelphia.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pats-king-of-steaks-offers-5000-reward-after-manager-assaulted-with-cheesesteak

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