This ribeye is one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

The ribeye steak at George's Steak Pit is one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama. (Chad Allen / Alabama NewsCenter)
An experienced chef, a well-seasoned pit and hand-cut steaks come together in the Shoals area of Alabama to create a delicious combination.
George’s Steak Pit in Sheffield is a white-tablecloth restaurant with a standout menu. But the name of the restaurant makes it clear what the highlight is.
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Chef Elaine Goodloe has been with the restaurant for more than 40 years (the restaurant itself has been in the Sheffield area for more than six decades). The steaks are cut by hand and cooked on an open pit with hickory wood.
It’s a combination that has earned a spot on the Alabama Tourism Department’s list of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama.

George’s Steak Pit is a landmark in the Sheffield area. (Chad Allen / Alabama NewsCenter)