Hunter’s Steak & Ale House in Bay Ridge has permanently closed in Brooklyn. The landmark steakhouse shared a closure announcement on its official website. After 30 years of operations in Brooklyn, the eatery served its final meal on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Beloved Hunter’s Steak & Ale House Has Permanently Closed
Hunter’s Steak and Ale House is a longtime favorite in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. It is popularly known for its welcoming pub-style atmosphere and classic American cuisine. The restaurant has been a go-to spot for casual dining and special occasions in the neighborhood since 1996.
The restaurant posted in its website, “Hunter’s Steak & Ale House is now closed.” The team also added an appreciation note and said, “Thank you to all our loyal customersfor 30 years of shared memories.”
According to the Brooklyn Paper, a handwritten note was posted at the restaurant’s Fourth Avenue entrance on April 13. The message read: “Dear friends and neighbors, it is with a heavy heart and deep sense of gratitude that we announce Hunter’s Steak and Ale House is closed.”
Co-owner Steve Gannon told Brooklyn Paper the restaurant had been his “life’s work.”
Legacy of the Restaurant
Hunter’s was co-owned by Steve Gannon and Tom O’Sullivan. The pair also ran Bojangles and currently operate Peggy O’Neill’s, an Irish pub.
The Hunter’s Steak & Ale House menu features signature dry-aged steaks prepared in-house. The long oak bar was a popular place for the customers to gather. Altogether, the restaurant offered a casual and relaxed dining experience.
Over its 30 years in business, Hunter’s earned multiple local awards and community recognition. It was also voted Best of the
Boro.
The restaurant team did not share an official reason for closure. With Hunter’s Steak & Ale House now closed, Bay Ridge loses a longtime neighborhood steakhouse.
