New steak and seafood restaurant opening in Birmingham, Nov. 5
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A new elevated steakhouse and seafood restaurant is set to open two weeks from today in downtown Birmingham! Located in The Hardwick at 2308 1st Ave S., the Alpharetta, Georgia-based Lapeer Steak & Seafood is set to make its Magic City debut on Wednesday, November 5.
Georgia-based Lapeer Steak & Seafood opening new location in Birmingham

Founded in 2019, Lapeer Steak & Seafood is a chef-inspired steak and seafood concept promising premium cuts of beef and freshly-sourced seafood—all in a cozy, boutique atmosphere.
After finding success in the Peach State, the restaurant has teamed up with Hot & Hot and Bottega vet Blake Hartley to bring the concept to The Magic City.
“I appreciate how Birmingham appreciates food and am excited to bring all of that we’ve done in the last 12 years in Georgia to Alabama. Our chef Blake Hartley got his start in Birmingham at restaurants like Bottega, and he knows how this city really appreciates a good dining experience. Birmingham represents the culture of hospitality that we believe in.”
Louis Soon, Founder, Lapeer Steak & Seafood + Maven Restaurant Group

Lapeer Steak & Seafood’s new Birmingham location is situated inside The Hardwick, an adaptive reuse project of a 110-year-old steel fabricating plant at 2308 1st Ave S. The building is currently home to several tenants, including Nashville-based Lebanese bistro Epice and leading furniture design and home decor retailer Ballard Designs.
What to expect at Lapeer Steak & Seafood
In contrast with Lapeer’s light and bright dining room in Alpharetta, the restaurant’s upcoming Birmingham location will lean into The Hardwick’s historic industrial aesthetic with a moody and rich interior designed by founder Louis Soon. Inside, guests will find a lively bar and an elegant dining room where they can enjoy an ever-evolving menu with Prime cuts, dry-aged beef, Waygu, fresh fish and briny East Coast oysters crafted by Executive Chef Blake Hartley.
Lapeer’s culinary creations are complemented by a robust beverage program with something for everyone, from a classic Napa Cabernet to an exciting Gamay. Led by Beverage Director Richard Ramirez, Lapeer’s beverage menu will feature playful cocktails that rotate seasonally—except for the Frozen Espresso Martini, a crowd favorite that hasn’t left the menu since its introduction in 2022.
“We’re grateful for the chance to bring what we’ve cultivated in Alpharetta to Birmingham and excited to see how Birmingham supports it. We’re proud of how we source and can’t wait to welcome people through our doors to experience our food and hospitality. I’ve worked for great chefs throughout the city, so it’s a full circle moment coming back and taking those practices I learned and putting them into play for what we’ve built at Lapeer. I can’t wait for this great new chapter.”
Blake Hartley, Executive Chef, Lapeer Steak & Seafood
Lapeer Steak & Seafood is set to open on Wednesday, November 5 and will offer free lunch parking and complimentary valet for dinner. While not required, reservations are recommended and can be made online.
- Lapeer Steak & Seafood: Website | Instagram | Reservations
- Address: 2308 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours:
- Monday: 11AM-2:30PM | 5-8PM
- Tuesday-Thursday: 11AM-2:30PM | 5-9PM
- Friday-Saturday: 5-10PM
- Sunday: Closed
Planning to visit Lapeer Steak & Seafood in Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!