Family-Owned · Farmington, Minnesota · Since 1986
Three generations.
Forty years.
One family.
A Greek family's love letter to small-town Minnesota. Hand-grilled steaks, homemade comfort food, and Aristea's baklava — served the way Pete would have wanted it.
Hours Today
Mon–Fri 11am–8pm · Sat 11am–7pm
Find Us
329 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Call Ahead
(651) 463-3726
Every steak grilled in front of you. Since 1986.
The Story
A Greek family.
A small Minnesota town.
In 1986, Pete and Aristea Kontinakis took over a little steakhouse on 3rd Street in Farmington. They were Greek immigrants chasing the American dream — and they did it the only way they knew how: hand-grilling every steak in front of their customers, treating strangers like family, and never taking a shortcut.
Pete passed in 2012. But Aristea and their daughters never let the grill go cold. Forty years later, the same family is still here, still grilling, still proud.
What You'll Find Here
An old-school experience
No cutting corners. Just the way Pete would have done it.
Hand-Grilled Steaks
Every steak is grilled in front of you, the way Pete used to do it. Sirloin, ribeye, T-bone — generous portions, fair prices.
Aristea's Greek Kitchen
Gyros with hand-cut fries. Chicken pita. Baklava layered by hand from her mother's recipe. You won't find this anywhere else in Dakota County.
Family You Haven't Met
Cafeteria-style ordering. Tables you share with strangers who become neighbors. The kind of place that feels like coming home.
What's on the Grill
Straight from the flame.
Farmington Best T-Bone
Salad · Texas toast · baked potato
Ribeye
Generous portion · hand-cut
Gyros Meal
Pita · onions · tzatziki
Steakburger
Hand-formed · American cheese
Behind the Counter
Real food.
Real people.
Real prices.
The family's in the kitchen. The grill's on. The cuts come in fresh and get cooked to order. Come hungry.
We've been here six days a week for forty years. That doesn't happen by accident.
Heads Up
We're Cash & Check Only
We've always done it this way and we're not changing now. There's an ATM down the street if you need one. We promise the steak is worth the trip.
Plan Your Visit4.7 on Google · 2,300+ reviews
What Regulars Say
Forty years of kept promises
“Farmington Steakhouse is one of those places that feels like a hometown secret. The people are genuinely kind, the whole setup is simple to navigate, and yes — you grab a cafeteria tray like you’re back in school but about to make a much better life choice. The food is cheap, the steaks are delicious…
“We love this place. Grew up going here in Farmington. 30 years later, now I live out of state and we still make it a point to come every time I’m in town. Food is on point and service is always wonderful. Can’t pass on this family-owned business with delicious gyros!
“Farmington Steakhouse is the best! Friendly smiles and awesome service every time! The food is tasty and good sized portions. A timeless, classic steakhouse!
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Open six days a week. No reservations needed. Just walk in, grab a tray, and meet the family.