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.

Pittsfield Council Says 'Yes' to Soccer at Crane Park

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
06:35AM / Saturday, June 13, 2026

The pitch will have the logos of the city and the US. and Massachusetts soccer associations. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is gladly accepting a "mini-pitch" from the U.S. Soccer Foundation to bring games back to Crane Park. 

Fueling excitement around the World Cup, U.S. Soccer has been working with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer League to make these facilities available to 20 communities — one of which will be at the park at the intersection of Benedict Road and Springside Avenue. 

The City Council accepted the gift on Tuesday during its regular meeting. 

A mini pitch is a compact, modular field typically used for soccer, and it can also accommodate inline skates. It has a galvanized steel border with built-in goals and a rubber plastic surface that is clicked together; installed on the existing inline hockey court. 

Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham said he has gone door to door speaking with nearby residents, and they are "really excited" about the upgrade. He also sees it as a great addition. 

"They say that nobody really uses the court a ton now, and they are excited to see kids back on there playing," he said. 

Decades ago, the Crane Park facility was a wading pool. It closed in 1980, and before the turn of the century, it was filled in and marked for hockey. 

Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath explained that the wooden border around the rink is showing its age, has been vandalized and tagged, and the facility is seeing a "real decline" in use. 

"This would seem to be an appropriate spot for us to remove the board system that's in place and install the mini pitch system through this grant," he said.