# The Backyard Steak Pit > Open-air grill with large flame creates a cozy, upscale atmosphere featuring candlelit dinners and tablecloths. Bar area offers a lively space for cocktails, though noise can carry into the dining room. Decor blends modern style with classic touches reflecting the restaurant's long-standing presence. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheBackyardSteakPit - Address: 1818 N Grandwood Dr, Gurnee, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18473565200 - Website: https://thebackyardsteakpit.com/ ## What it is good for - Dinner Spots — 10/10 - Desserts — 10/10 - Bisque — 9.6/10 - Lobster Bisque — 9.2/10 - Prime Rib — 9/10 - Cake — 9/10 - Coconut Shrimp — 9/10 - American Food — 8.8/10 - Seafood — 8.5/10 - Food — 8.4/10 - Date Spots — 8.3/10 - Lobster — 8.3/10 - Ribs — 8.3/10 - Baked Potato — 8/10 - Steak — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "The steak here is cooked perfectly, every time." - "I found the steaks here were cooked to perfection for a great date spot." - "The lobster bisque is delicious and amazing." ## Good to know - Reservations are not accepted for tables of fewer than five people. - Expect high prices for the quality of food served. - The restaurant opens at 4 PM for new sailors' families. - The restaurant has been a neighborhood spot since 1985. - The dining area is crowded during peak hours. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.