A new chapter in Birmingham dining begins today as Lapeer Steak & Seafood opens its doors at The Hardwick on First Avenue South. The restaurant, led by Co-Executive Chefs Blake Hartley and Andy Long, reimagines the timeless joy of dining through the lens of a modern steak and seafood house—where prime cuts meet pristine fish and oysters, and every detail is focused on quality and thoughtful dining.
A Second Southern Location
With locations in Alpharetta and now Birmingham, Lapeer captures the warmth of a coastal getaway paired with the richness of a classic steakhouse. The menu moves with the tides and seasons: prime and dry-aged beef, wagyu, and hand-cut steaks share the spotlight with fresh Gulf grouper, whole branzino, and briny East Coast oysters. Seasonal vegetables and inventive sides, like crispy broccolini with garlic-scallion oil or creamed corn with serrano peppers, round out the experience.
“At Lapeer, our menu is approachable yet full of playful twists,” says Chef Andy Long. “Think modern steakhouse energy with a coastal edge. We’re all about hand-cut prime beef and fresh seafood sourced straight from the Gulf, East Coast, and Northeast.”
On the menu, you’ll find a rotating selection of oysters, lobster, scallops, and Jonah crab from Maine and Massachusetts, all shucked and served fresh. “We love a cold, clean seafood cocktail, like our West Indies Crab Salad or Lobster Maison, both served on ice with a bottle of our house-made hot sauce,” Long says.
Long’s sense of fun and familiarity carries through every dish, from buttery benne seed rolls baked fresh daily to a towering bowl of fries with steak jus. The Lapeer Burger, a favorite of Long’s, is best enjoyed kicked back at the bar with a beverage. And for dessert? “Don’t sleep on the Sticky Toffee Ice Cream Sundae,” Long recommends…