The Good Steer, Lake Grove, Long Island, NY: Do You Remember?
Not Just One Of The Herd.
Since 1957, The Good Steer had been providing customers with outstanding food, a warm and cozy décor and the type of friendly, welcoming service that can only be found at a family owned-and-operated restaurant that prided itself on being a longstanding part of the local community. With four separate (and equally quaint) rooms for dining, The Good Steer seated up to 240 people and was one of Long Island’s most popular destinations for those seeking a great meal in a great atmosphere and a chance to enjoy some of the greatest burgers, steaks and world famous “onion rings” on Long Island.
The Good Steer
2810 Middle Country Rd
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 585-8212
History:
The Good Steer first opened its doors in February, 1957 – the creation of restaurateurs Robert B. and Elizabeth McCarroll. The restaurant (which began as an “upscale hamburger stand” with roll-down garage doors) became an instant success -- and favorite dining destination in the community. In fact, thanks to its prime location on Jericho Turnpike in Lake Grove (then the gateway to The Hamptons), it soon became a favorite destination for celebrities such as E.G. Marshall, Farley Grainger, Bert Lahr, Bert Parks, the Gabor sisters, Ava Gardner and Maurice (Private Doberman) Grossfeld – all who made “The Steer” a frequent stopping off place.
In 1965, The Good Steer underwent a major refurbishing – enlarging the kitchen and transforming the ambiance of the restaurant to reflect the “country charm” that customers were seeking. However, one thing that stayed intact was the McCarrolls’ commitment to providing their customers with a great meal at a great value -- giving customers the feeling that they are dining in a more expensive restaurant while enjoying the highest quality food and beverages at more modest prices.
Through the years, The Good Steer and the McCarroll family continued to add many new items to their menu (including a wide variety of fish and chicken dishes in addition to its signature steaks and burgers) and continued to enhance the restaurant’s “cozy charm” and warm, down-home country feeling. Above all, their family continued to provide other families throughout the region with the type of dining experience that is so valued here on Long Island … and which keeps customers coming back time after time.
Using only the highest quality ingredients and a collection of favorite recipes from the past half century, The Good Steer was known for a menu that offers everything from their signature burgers and steaks, to unique salads, fish, chicken and wraps. Everything at The Good Steer was made from scratch. From butchering and dry aging their own steaks, to smoking their own barbeque, to baking their own muffins and breads, the Good Steer was committed to preparing everything on-premises. It’s what they knew their customers wanted. And it’s what they delivered day after day.
Closed July 9, 2022 …
