“Cooking over an open fire, stands in my opinion as the remote starting point and the very genesis of our art. It was the primeval notion of our forefathers’ drive for progress; and motivated by an instinctive desire to eat with greater pleasure. It was the first culinary method ever employed and in my opinion has never been improved upon.”
Time Line
Angelo Gus Butchikas
Founder 1920 – 1963
Angelo's
Opens in 1954
The first Angelo’s is opened, located beside the old Southern Bell Company building in down town area. Receiving a warm welcome from the community as well as rave reviews.
Angelo's "By The Sea"
Opens
Angelo’s ‘By the Sea’ opens. It was located on West Beach Drive and also had a dock side parking. Angelo Butchikas was the building designer, proprietor and was way ahead of his time.
Angelo Butchikas
Moves to the Beach
Angelo Butchikas moves to the beach and opens his own restaurant “Angelo’s Steak Pit.” It is located where it stands today on Front Beach Road and was previously the old “98” club.
Arrives
Big Gus
Front Beach Road is four lane and out of concern for lack of traffic, a giant steer is erected to grab attention of passers by. After a “Name the Steer” contest is finished, the winning name is awarded and “Big Gus” comes to life!
Expansion
The first of many expansions are started. This one involved the front entrance as well as the lobby area.
East Pit Expansion
The second expansion is done to create a larger “East Pit” and service area as well as more seating capacity.
Present Day
Angelo’s Steak Pit still serving thousands of people a seaons with the guarantee that “You Wont Get a Bum Steer Here, and That’s NO BULL!!”
