George’s Steak Pit

Sheffield, United States

4.6

Closed now

17 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 256-381-1531
Website:
www.georgessteakpit.com
Address:
1206 S Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL, 35660
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Dressy
Ambience
Romantic
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Sheffield) 6:46 AM Friday, June 27, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

George’s Steak Pit is a locally owned, family run business featuring hand cut steaks and fresh fish grilled over an open fire pit using hickory logs. Our menu features a wide variety of Greek inspired dishes as well as house favorites including the Filet Mignon and George’s Special Ribeye. When you come to George’s Steak Pit, you can expect a white table cloth with flowers and a candle for a high end dining experience perfect for either a date night or a business outing. Our full bar has your favorite drinks including an extensive selection of fine wines to complement your food with their excellent quality and value. Join us at George’s every Wednesday for house specials like the Greek Snapper, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken, and Tenderloin.

We have been a staple of Sheffield for 50 years at the same location bringing our open fire tradition from one generation to the next while providing exceptional service and quality. Our expanded dining area seats 150 people and you can join us at our large bar area as well. Whether you are a Sheffield local or stopping by from out of town, we’re excited to have you join us for an unforgettable steak house experience at George’s Steak Pit.

History

Established in 1956.

George’s Steak Pit was founded in the mid 1950’s by George and Vangie Vafinis and has been in the same location for over thirty years. After many years of hard work, George and Vangie retired in January 1984. The tradition has been carried on since that time by their son, Frank Vafinis.

One of the secrets to their success is the famous open pit. Grilling your freshly cut steaks, chicken and fresh fish over hickory logs assures you of a taste sensation you will not soon forget. Combine this with freshly breaded seafood, extensive wine list, delicious home made desserts and courteous, professional service and we believe you will enjoy a dining atmosphere that will bring you back again and again.

Meet the Business Owner

Frank V.

Business Owner

Frank Vafinis is the son of the founder of George’s Steak Pit, George Vafinis and has the tradition of his restaurant running through his blood. Frank took over the business in 1983 after his father retired. He enjoys being able serve the community through delicious steaks and comfort food, and hopes that your experience is such a positive one that you return again for a great meal with friends and family.

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17 reviews of George’s Steak Pit

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Place rating: 1
Killen, AL
Where to begin. If you are going out for a upscale dinning experience, this is not the place for you. First impression is the smoke smell from cigarettes wafting in from the bar. The dated appearance of the inside of facility to the wrinkled table clothes should have made us turn around. When greeted by server, we were informed she would be back because she was being «buzzed» to pick up food from kitchen. Being a server by trade, I understand the importance of getting food out hot. However, at a level that this restaurant boasts to be, they should have runners. We went ahead and ordered, although I myself still had doubts and opted for French onion soup and salad. My spouse ordered filet and shrimp. Lettuce was browned and soup was watered down. Shrimp was quality of Capt Gortons frozen from Wal-​Mart, under cooked. Steak was fair but over cooked. Wonder bread drenched in butter and browned on flat top grill was served with the meal. I don’t believe myself to be a food snob but come on. 70.00 bucks later we left feeling we certainly did not get a fair meal for the price. Five star is no where in the ball park for this restaurant
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Best Steak in the Shoals. Service was also spectacular. Will be my go to for important dinners out whether personal or business. Great atmosphere.
Place rating: 3
Birmingham, AL
I am pretty sure this place is meant for locals, because the way they place there sign, there is no way for an out of towner to find this place unless they have the address and a GPS. I walked in just after 5, and no staff were around. I wasn’t even sure they where open. I wandered around, called into the back room where several staff were working… no response. Finally, the barkeeper found me, and bade me a set at the bar. No beer on tap, so I ordered a house red. About 5:30, local started coming in. Staff really knew the local folks; I think I was the only non-​regular.
Seeing as this is a steak place, I ordered the 10 oz Prime Rib with steamed broccoli and French Onion Soup. The prime rib was available in a smaller cut, which is why I ordered it. I love steak, but need to cut back so am normally look for a 6 or 8 oz cut. Anyway, I ordered rare, but the barkeeper came back after checking and said the best they could do was medium rare; which is fine, at least they asked rather than try and pass off medium rare as rare. I love french onion soup, and theirs was very good; could have stood some more toasting on the cheese but for a restaurant it was excellent. The prime rib was okay, have had much better, but have had much worse. Broccoli was pretty good as well.
So, there are not a lot of steak houses in Alabama, so this is probably 4.5 stars for the state. Compared with the steak houses in the rest of the country I have visited, I’d give it a 3.
Place rating: 5
Tuscumbia, AL
Best steak and lobster combo in town, easily! I eat here every chance I get (several times a year) and have never been disappointed. In addition I highly recommend the Greek salad as a starter and the crème brûlée (torched at your table) for dessert! The perfect meal.
Place rating: 5
Charleston, SC
One of the best steak houses I have been to. Food is excellent and service is great. Is an amazing place for Florence, Alabama and is very unique. Highly recommended if you happen to be in this area.
Place rating: 5
Sheffield, AL
Sadly, my first experience with George’s was less than a week after having oral surgery. I considered not attending a big group dinner since I wouldn’t be able to chew steak very well. Thank heavens I didn’t!!! I got the seared tuna and it was unbelievable! Cooked to a perfect medium-​rare. Seasoned beautifully. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Everyone in our party raved about all of their dishes. The service was impeccable, except for a brief annoyance with the bartender who seemed to want to serve all the men first before acknowledging a couple ladies who don’t need our significant others to order for us.
Overall, one of the best meals I have had in The Shoals! I can’t wait to go back!
Place rating: 5
Florence, AL
We took our friends out for dinner. We heard about George’s from other friends, and that it I it’s the best stakehouse in the area. What an understatement, I had the prime rib and it was so tender and juicy cooked to perfection. My wife had steak and fish. We all are very impressed and Donna, our server was fantastic.
Place rating: 5
Grenada, MS
Was overnight and looking for a good meal. Holy moly the food was Absolutely FANTASTIC. I ordered the Filet and Fish Combo. The steak had awesome flavor (is definitely cooked over wood fired grill). So tender and juicy! And the tuna filet was perfect. Never had a better blackened tuna steak in my life. A perfect 5 star restaurant!
Place rating: 5
Palatine, IL
Group of four came here twice during week trip to area. All steaks both times, all good both times. Good wine list and selections from bar, ate in bar area, noisy and active in a good way. Service solid and friendly.
Place rating: 5
Russellville, AL
The best steak and seafood in north Alabama! I have been eating at this restaurant for 30 years and hope to continue for many more! Oh and the cocktails are Fabulous! Thanks Frank.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
Great steak by any standard. If you are in NW Alabama and want an upscale meal this is the place to go. They have a fantastic Greek seasoning on their steak and the blue cheese dressing on the salad are the highlights.
Place rating: 5
Clearwater, FL
Thanks to a recommendation from people at work, we found our way to George’s Steak Pit for dinner last night. While it is a little of a drive for us, we were very happy with our night out. We had calamari to start, followed by a filet for me and the ribeye butt for him. Mine was cooked perfectly, just a touch more than rare, and practically melted in my mouth. You can tell that they cook over real hickory, and the taste is amazing. As for my poor guy, his steak was a little overcooked, but still tasty.
They also make their own dressings here (or, rather, some of their own dressings). We tried the roquefort dressing (fancy blue cheese) and it was fabulous. They have the dressings for sale to go as well, and I was tempted for sure.
The service was attentive but not overbearing, and the ambiance was very nice. My two quibbles: the tables are really close together, so the noisy family behind us was a bit of a distraction for him, and I thought that the music was a bit too loud for a nice restaurant like George’s.
Overall, I thought it was fabulous, and will definitely go back. It’s also a place that I would recommend to others and that I will take guests to.
Place rating: 5
Helena, AL
The bone-​in ribeye I ate on 6÷02÷11 was among the best steaks I have eaten in a while. It had a nice hickory flavor that does not overpower the steak. I skipped desert, regrettably, and everyone else at my table enjoyed theirs. The wine list looked fine, but no craft beers were offered tonight. Otherwise – great! It’s my favorite steak in the Florence area.
Place rating: 5
Sheffield, AL
George’s is a first-​class steak restaurant. The steaks are cooked good. If you haven’t ordered there the steaks are cooked as described, unlike most places that tend to cook them too long. Seafood is good, too. To me, a good seasoned steak, cooked over hickory, doesn’t need any steak sauce. George’s don’t. OH, and stop eating before you fill-​up so you’ll have room for dessert, or take a dessert home. Price per person is anywhere from $ 15 – 38.00 (for steak and lobster).
Place rating: 5
Florence, AL
Best steaks in the Florence area!
Place rating: 5
Santa Fe, NM
This place is unbelievably good!!! It is the standard to which I compare every steak I eat!
Place rating: 5
Tuscumbia, AL
I have always maintained that this is the best steak period. Frank who represents his father’s creation of fifty plus years, runs a tight ship and insists on excellence. He has managed to retain his professional grill masters (for real, any other title would be inadequate) hostess and bartender for many years now. The secret to the flavor is the hickory, George’s meats have always been cooked over hickory. Oh yeah, the fact that the meats are dry-​aged also has something to do with it, the rib-​eye is my personal favorite, but the filet is incredible too.
The wine list is not that extensive but I challenge you to find better matched wines to their menu offerings. The front staff are always helpful, pleasant and efficient. I rarely have room for deserts but the last time I had the cheese cake and a George’s coffee, it was the perfect end to a perfect meal. Another thing I like about George’s is that almost every time I eat there Frank (the owner) drops by to personally inquire about the quality of our dining experience. Really good steaks are getting harder and to find, so I highly encourage you to go experience for yourself what a fifty year old business model looks like today. George would be proud.