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Pilgreen’s Steakhouse
Steakhouse tradition meets lakeside dining at Pilgreen’s Steakhouse & Bar in McDonough. With roots dating back to 1932, Pilgreen’s has spent more than 90 years building its reputation around quality meats, made-from-scratch meals, and warm Southern hospitality. Today, the Lake Dow restaurant carries that tradition forward with hand-cut steaks, seafood, chicken, classic sides, cocktails, and plenty of old-school steakhouse favorites. Add scenic lake views and a history spanning three generations, and Pilgreen’s offers a dining experience with a story all its own.
MUST-TRY MENU ITEMS
- 14-Ounce Ribeye – A generously marbled Angus steak grilled to your preferred temperature for a classic Pilgreen’s steakhouse experience.
- 8-Ounce Center-Cut Filet – Tender filet mignon offers an elevated choice for a special dinner or date night.
- 20-Ounce Porterhouse – Come hungry for one of the biggest steaks on the menu.
- Rip’s Rings – Thick-cut sweet onions are hand-dipped in Pilgreen’s secret seasoned batter and fried until golden and crispy.
- Steak Fingers – Breaded strips of steak served with dipping sauce make for a fitting appetizer at a restaurant with more than 90 years of steakhouse history.
- Country Fried Sirloin – Sirloin is hand-breaded, fried until golden, and covered with brown gravy for a distinctly Southern spin on steak.
- Grilled Lemon Garlic Salmon – Fresh Atlantic salmon grilled with garlic, herbs, and lemon offers a lighter alternative to steak.
- Hummingbird Cake – Save room for a slice of this Southern favorite to finish your meal.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Pilgreen’s traces its history back to 1932.
- The current restaurant overlooks Lake Dow in McDonough.
- Steaks range from sirloin and filet to ribeye, T-bone, and porterhouse.
- The menu also includes seafood, chicken, pork, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and Southern sides.
- A bar and lounge serves cocktails and other beverages.
- Private event spaces are available for weddings, reunions, celebrations, and corporate gatherings.
- Takeout is available.
- Pilgreen’s is primarily a dinner restaurant, so check current days and hours before planning your visit.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pilgreen’s story began in Atlanta in 1932, when master butcher Ira W. Pilgreen opened the original restaurant at Fifth and Spring streets. Drawing on his experience as a butcher, Ira created a special steak-seasoning blend that remains part of the Pilgreen’s tradition today.
The business continued through three generations of the Pilgreen family before its legacy made its way to Lake Dow in McDonough, giving Henry County a connection to more than nine decades of Georgia restaurant history.
INSIDER TIP
Start with the Rip’s Rings. The thick-cut onions are hand-dipped in a secret seasoned batter, making them more than your average steakhouse onion rings. Then go classic with a ribeye, filet, or T-bone and add Southern-style collard greens or hoecakes on the side.