The Backyard Steak Pit

09/26/2026

Since 1985 we have been proud to call Gurnee home - making us the longest operating restaurant in town and in the same family since day 1.

For over 40 years, we've stayed committed to serving our guests great food, great value and the kind of experience that's keeps generations coming back.

Thank you for being part of our story...here's to many more years around the table!

09/25/2026

Its National Lobster Day!
We don't need a special day to serve our delicious, mouth watering, cold water Lobster! We serve it every single day we're open!
Come on in tonight!
The doors opened at 4pm sharp!
Smiling faces await you!

09/19/2026

There's just something nostalgic about escaping the rain, walking through the doors and settling in for a classic, traditional steakhouse dinner.
You know it the minute you turn the corner into the parking and take in the delicious aroma, before you even get inside!
The coals are hot, the cocktails are cold and the taste of a great steak awaits you!
Tonight, let us do the cooking.
Rain outside. Backyard Steak Pit inside.
Sounds like a great Saturday night to us!
Doors open at 4pm sharp!

09/18/2026

Friday night at "The Pit"
The smell of a real charcoal fire. The sound of the grill sizzling. A delicious cocktail in your hand. Good friends around the table and a steak cooked the way our classic steakhouse has been doing it for generations.

Tonight, come back to the way Friday nights were meant to be...

Tonights special
16oz Bone-In New York Strip
4 Golden Breaded Shrimp
Served with all the classic steakhouse atmosphere you love.
Just $49.00

No fancy gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just a great steak, good friends and the kind of Friday night you remember.

We keep tradition alive...one steak at a time.

09/11/2026

Friday night is steak night!
Looking for the perfect way to kick off the weekend? Make it a BSP night!
Tonights special is a 20oz USDA Prime T-Bone Steak, served with a delicious Loaded Baked Potato and your choice of soup or salad - all for just $51.00 per person!
Cooked over our real charcoal pit, just as we've done for over 41 years!

Bring your appetite and come start the weekend with us!

Doors open at 4pm sharp!

09/09/2026

📣Candle Making workshop is SOLD OUT📣
We are excited to be hosting this fun event! Stay tuned for more workshops coming this fall!

09/04/2026

It may be September, but summer clearly isn't ready to leave just yet!
And honestly, we're not complaining.

It's Friday night, the weather is still warm and there is no better way to ease into the weekend than a steak sizzling over the real charcoal pit, a classic cocktail in hand and the unmistakable Backyard Steak Pit atmosphere.

Fall is creeping in, but tonight still feels like summer.

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come enjoy one of those perfect nights...
Friday night at BSP, where the coals are always hot...the weekend starts here!
Doors open sharp!

08/30/2026

Only three spots remain!
Reserve today before this is sold out! Sure to be a great time!

Join Myumi Chan & Co. for a cozy, hands-on candle-making experience at Backyard Steak Pit in Gurnee! You’ll be guided through the candle-making process as you…

08/26/2026

Wednesday calls for a cocktail!!
From old favorites to something new and delicious, Master Mixologist Matthew is ready to shake, stir and pour and make your Wednesday a whole lot better!

Come hungry, come thirsty and let Matt do the mixing!
Doors swing open !

08/25/2026

Tonight's special is a big one!
Our Pork Shank special is slow-cooked, tender, juicy and packed with flavor! ...the kind of comfort food that does not mess around!
Come hungry, grab a seat, and let us take care of cooking dinner tonight.