This Classic Steakhouse In Illinois Has Legendary Steaks
By Melissa Mahoney|Published February 22, 2022
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
When you’re craving a thick juicy steak, where do you go? Now, not all of us are carnivores but for those who are, there’s one restaurant that serves up some legendary steaks in Illinois. Located in a gorgeous bucolic setting on the Rock River in Oregon, IL, Blackhawk Steak House is worth a visit.
Established in 1978, Blackhawk Steak Pit has long been the go-to steakhouse in Ogle County. In fact, it's the 2021 Readers' Choice Award winner for the "Best of Ogle County" for steaks by Ogle County Life & Rochelle News-Leader.
While you can dine inside, the gorgeous garden patio is where you'll really want to have your meal. Take in the sounds of nature in the most relaxing setting.
Serving high-quality, hand-cut steaks that are cooked to order (and to perfection) on the restaurant's open charcoal pit, your mouth will be watering in no time.
Which cut of steak do you prefer? There is a cut for every steak lover that walks through the doors. Whether it's the filet or the prime rib, a center cut top sirloin steak or a bone-in New York strip steak, you're sure to find your meal quite tasty and enjoyable.
While you can have a steak all on its own with sides, why not add a succulent lobster tail and make your meal a surf and turf? Steak and seafood is the best of both worlds, after all!
Of course cocktails are a big hit at this steakhouse as well. Why not pair your entree with a classic or espresso martini, a glass of fine wine, or a seasonal or imported beer?
To learn more about Blackhawk Steak Pit and to see a menu, visit the website and follow the Facebook page for any updates.
Have you ever dined at Blackhawk Steak Pit? If so, what did you think of the steaks? Is there another restaurant you feel has legendary steaks in Illinois? Tell us in the comments!
If you enjoy steaks, you may also love the ones served at Prime Quarter Steak House which has one location in Princeton, Illinois, and two locations in Wisconsin.
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