The Dakota Steak House

The Dakota Steak House on the Pittsfield/Lenox line offers a casual, rustic Western dining environment and a menu offering old favorites and fresh, new choices.

The knotty pine walls, pine floors, raised fieldstone fireplaces, touch of Southwestern decor and authentic American Indian artifacts create the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy the Dakota's famous aged, handcut steaks and ocean-fresh seafood.

The steaks are served juicy, hot and sizzling. The fish and seafood is personally selected by our seafood buyer from ocean docks and aquaculture farms. The new menu has many exciting choices: from maple-glazed pork chops, to pasta dishes to the Steakhouse Feast of Angus top sirloin, stuffed shrimp and fire-grilled chicken.

There's also petite portions for those seeking lighter fare and the Dakota's famous farm-fresh salad bar. And don't forget the kids! The Dakota has a children's menu with terrific and delicious items.

Join us for a Sunday brunch of fresh fruit, homemade Belgian waffles and omelets-to-order. Enjoy roast beef or the Sunday special roast at the carving station. Smoked fish, home-baked breads and muffins, hot entrees and more are available.

Having a party or banquet? Dakota Steak House can accommodate private affairs for small- to medium-sized groups as corporate affairs, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, meetings and fundraisers.

We have built our company on high expectations. You can expect a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and attentive, courteous service. Our philosophies are ingrained  —  a straightforward, simple and honest approach; adesire to bond with our guests — combined with hearty and consistently high-quality American cuisine — and all of this at a great value. For more savings, click on the "Dakota Coupon."

Beginning June 23, 2008, hours are Monday through Thursday, noon to 10; Friday through Saturday, noon to 11; Sundays, brunch is from 10 to 2 and dinner served from 4 to 10.

Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action. 

 

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

 

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

 

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature." 

 

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures. 

 

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis. 

 

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.