Photo courtesy of Perry’s Steakhouse.
Perry’s Steakhouse
Perry’s Steakhouse is opening its first Southeast location on the 280 corridor. The restaurant will have a modern feel, but each location is designed differently.
Another addition to the Birmingham area restaurant scene is set to debut in late March.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will open at the Colonnade, in the former T.G.I.Friday’s location. Construction began last spring on the 13th location for the Texas-based family-owned eatery. It will be the first one in the Southeast, joining the other locations in Chicago, Denver and Texas.
Originally opened as a butcher shop by Bob Perry in Houston in 1979, it was his son, Chris, who approached him about expanding the butcher shop into a grill. Since then, it has become one of the premier steakhouses in the country.
Lesa Sorrentino, Chief Marketing Officer of Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, said the company is looking forward to opening along the 280 corridor.
“We are very excited,” Sorrentino said. “We have had our eye on Birmingham for a while, and we found a location we thought would work for us. We are excited to be a part of the community.”
Over the years, Chris Perry has created a steakhouse concept that is very welcoming and inviting to women and men. Sorrentino describes the restaurant as being very airy, modern and vibrant with an engaging atmosphere.
Each location has a different look and feel to it. Sorrentino said that Perry’s marries their concept of each restaurant to the community, and does so from the design up. The Birmingham location will be 10,000 square feet and feature four private dining rooms, a bar, live music and outdoor patio.
“When we’re designing the restaurant location, we tailor it to the needs of the community, the look and feel of it,” she said. “Each location is actually unique. All the locations look very different. You’ll see elements that make it similar and unique, all in one. Each time someone goes to a Perry’s, we want it to be an experience, rare and well done.”
Perry’s prides itself on serving fresh cut steaks and outstanding service. Even though it’s billed as a steakhouse, the menu features a very unexpected most popular item: Perry’s Famous Pork Chop. It is seven fingers high and carved tableside for dinner. The menu also includes soups, salads, seafood, steaks and desserts, including three served flaming.
“We are more than just a steakhouse,” Sorrentino said. “Our menu is fairly varied and vast, and we have all the traditional items. We have unexpected items you wouldn’t see in most steakhouses.”
Named in honor of the year Perry’s first opened as a meat market, 1979, Bar 79 features an extensive wine list, including private label wines. The social hour offers specials on bar items, and live entertainment is also part of the experience.
Perry’s is only open for lunch on Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sorrentino said the lunch special is very popular.
“It’s really a fun, energetic environment. It’s a different feel than our dinner service.”
Perry’s will have four private rooms for private parties, celebrations, receptions and corporate meetings. If rooms are combined, they can seat up to 80-90.
Sorrentino encourages people to join the email list to be informed of opening events and specials.
“We are very proud of our service. We spend a considerable amount of training for our teams. We want local folks to learn our culture and understand our consistency. We want to get to know everyone and hope they’ll enjoy their experiences with us.”
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
- WHERE: 4 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham
- HOURS (restaurant): Monday–Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 4-10 p.m.; Sunday, 4-9 p.m.
- HOURS (Bar 79): Monday – Thursday, 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 p.m.
- WEB: perryssteakhouse.com (Reservations available)
