Pace's Steak House
Hauppauge
Restaurant in Hauppauge, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Pace's Steak House is worth booking when the group wants a classic steakhouse choice in Hauppauge without a difficult reservation process. It is stronger for dine-in occasions than for first-time takeout, though simple steakhouse orders are the safer off-premise move.
About Pace's Steak House
Pace's Steak House is a Hauppauge venue with published daily hours and a business-casual dress code. It opens at 12 PM Monday through Friday, 4 PM on Saturday, and 3 PM on Sunday, with closing times of 10 PM most days and 11 PM on Saturday.
Choose it for a steakhouse night, not a broad culinary survey
The most grounded reason to consider Pace's Steak House is simple: it is a named steak house in Hauppauge with clear hours across the week.
For planning, the strongest signals are schedule and dress code. Business casual is the stated dress expectation, which makes the venue easier to plan for when a group wants a more polished visit without relying on extra assumptions about the menu or restaurant format.
Where it fits for Hauppauge planning
Pace's Steak House fits best into Hauppauge planning when the key question is timing. The restaurant lists hours of 12–10 PM Monday through Friday, 4–11 PM Saturday, and 3–10 PM Sunday. Those hours make it possible to consider both earlier and later plans depending on the day.
For broader comparison, diners can also look at options such as Basil Cafe Restaurant, H2O Seafood Grill, Kurofune Japanese Restaurant, Osteria Umbra, Sempre Vivolo, and other dining options.
Planning details
- Location
- 325 Smithtown Bypass, Hauppauge, NY 11788
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pacessteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +16319797676
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pace’s presents itself as a settled, traditional Long Island steakhouse that prizes consistency over culinary novelty. The room is low-lit and comfortably familiar, populated by regulars who keep the atmosphere calm and deliberate. It doesn’t seek to impress with theatrics; instead the interior’s quiet restraint and focus on doing one thing very well, sourcing and reliably cooking prime cuts, give the place an intimate, cozy feel. If you value predictability and an unflashy, well-maintained dining room, Pace’s delivers the uncomplicated confidence of a neighborhood institution.
Best For
Pace’s is best enjoyed in the evening when its steakhouse rhythms are in full swing; dinner is the natural occasion here. The steady, low-lit room suits business dinners and special occasions that call for dependable food and a no-nonsense atmosphere, and its tradition of serving consistent chops makes it a comfortable choice for group dining where everyone expects a classic steak. Guests come when they want a properly sourced, properly cooked piece of beef in a familiar setting rather than a trendy night out.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the staples: Pace’s is built on classic cuts and consistency, so ordering one of the signature steaks is the straightforward route to a representative meal. The Porterhouse and New York Shell Steak are highlighted specialties, and the Pace’s Seafood Platter offers an alternative for mixed parties. Because the restaurant emphasizes reliable sourcing and cooking, favor the familiar cuts on the menu and ask the staff for current availability or any house recommendations: the kitchen’s strength is doing traditional steakhouse things well.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, classic steakhouse with cozy, slightly old-school decor, dimly lit, and comfortable upscale vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Porterhouse Steak
- New York Shell Steak
- Pace's Seafood Platter
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 325 Smithtown Bypass, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Planning details
Location
325 Smithtown Bypass, Hauppauge, NY 11788 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- H2O Seafood Grill, Notable alternative
- Osteria Umbra, Notable alternative
- Sempre Vivolo, Notable alternative
- Basil Cafe Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Kurofune Japanese Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Pace's Steak House compares in Hauppauge
Choose Pace's Steak House when the priority is a classic steakhouse dinner and an easier reservation. H2O Seafood Grill is the better cross-shop for diners who would rather build the meal around seafood than beef, while Osteria Umbra is the more natural fit when the group wants Italian cooking and a longer sit-down feel.
Sempre Vivolo makes more sense for an Italian-leaning dinner where pasta and hospitality matter more than steakhouse format. Basil Cafe Restaurant is the better alternative when Mediterranean flavors are the point, especially for a lighter or more varied group order.
For a completely different meal structure, Kurofune Japanese Restaurant is the sharper choice for Japanese dining rather than a steakhouse night. If the brief is special-occasion beef with minimal booking friction, stay with Pace's; if cuisine specificity matters more, pick the peer that matches the craving.
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Compare Pace's Steak House
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pace's Steak House | Hauppauge | No published awards |
| H2O Seafood Grill | Smithtown | No published awards |
| Osteria Umbra | Smithtown | No published awards |
| Sempre Vivolo | Brentwood | No published awards |
| Basil Cafe Restaurant | St James | No published awards |
| Kurofune Japanese Restaurant | Commack | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Pace's Steak House?
Pace's Steak House is in Hauppauge and has a business-casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Pace's Steak House?
The hours begin at 12 PM Monday through Friday, 4 PM on Saturday, and 3 PM on Sunday. A separate lunch menu or lunch-specific offering is not listed, so confirm details directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Pace's Steak House?
Options to compare include Basil Cafe Restaurant, H2O Seafood Grill, Kurofune Japanese Restaurant, Osteria Umbra, and Sempre Vivolo.
Is Pace's Steak House good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability depends on what you need. Pace's Steak House is in Hauppauge and has a business-casual dress code.