The Backyard Steak Pit - Gurnee

All in all the food was good not great. Our bill for the night surprised us. Will definitely be back but not with the same selections. If you want your steak grill seared this is the place though and you will appreciate the results.

We celebrated our anniversary with Prime Rib cooked to perfection. Each time we have dine here we are always pleased. Great local restaurant. Our waitress Jackie was courteous and attentive. All making our day memorable.

5+2???? I've tried steaks, prime rib, and lobster all across the United States, and this place offers great value compared to other steakhouses. It’s a local gem that has been around for quite some time. I’ve never encountered a rude or uninformed server here. ???? One of the best servers we've experienced anywhere is Eric! He deserves every bit of a 30 or 40% tip. Eric made sure our glasses were full, double-checked our butter supply, and asked us about our satisfaction multiple times. ???? If you haven't tried the Brandy Alexander cocktail, you should—it's fantastic! My wife and I, who are Native American and African-American respectively, enjoy coming here for steak and lobster a couple of times a month. The ribeye is fantastic, and the prime rib is delicious, especially the end piece. The selection of wine and drinks is top-notch. You can tell a steakhouse knows how to grill seafood when you don't need to drown your entrée in steak sauce or butter. The natural flavors of the steak and seafood speak for themselves. We'll keep returning every few weeks as a treat for ourselves; we wouldn’t do it if the food was subpar—there are too many other places to spend our money wisely. I should mention that you’ll pay about half of what you would at the Hob Nob up the road in Wisconsin, and the food is much better! ???????? A tip: when ordering the lobster tail, request that they grill it for a few minutes to give it a nice sear on top—it really enhances the flavor. ????? Also, the salad bar is not currently in operation until the COVID situation is resolved. ????

A hidden gem located behind a Mobile station! We've been living in this area for over 20 years and never knew it was here! I visited with my parents to celebrate my birthday, and we were blown away by the DELICIOUS steaks and sides! We arrived early around 5 PM on a Thursday (they open at 4 PM) and by 6 PM, the place was packed! The bar is fantastic, the food is great, and there are plenty of TVs. I’ll definitely be coming back with my friends! The only downsides are that it’s quite pricey and they don’t offer complimentary cake or pie for birthdays!

I always look forward to dining here whenever I'm in the area. Their steaks and burgers are excellent!