Overall, good. Prime rib was good as reverse seared. Overall food was good. Service was quick and professional. Ambiance is dated but isn't worn out yet. This is a 3.8 rating rounded to a 4 star. Come to get a basic good meal for a reasonable price. read more

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I returned to Bull Steakhouse for my second visit and brought a friend who had never been there, even though he's lived in Lynchburg his whole life. He enjoyed his meal, which I appreciated. However, my own experience wasn't as strong as my first time. I ordered the same entrée and drink as before, but both the Bull's Margarita and the sweet potato were noticeably smaller. My fried ice cream with honey -- which I loved the first time -- wasn't the same. The honey was thick, overly sugary, and hardened, instead of fresh and smooth like before. I also value good service, and even though I tipped over 20%, the server didn't smile, make eye contact, or offer a simple thank you. That made the end of the meal feel less warm. Because of the inconsistencies in food quality and the lack of acknowledgment from the server, I'm giving this visit three stars. read more

Bulls Steakhouse - Bulls Margarita without salt this time. - Steakhouses Near Me - Forest, Virginia

I don't have much positive to say about this place. It was so meh. The prime rib was weird. It's slathered on top with some kind of seasoning. Is that a thing? Undercooked, and sides are so odd. Everything tastes so processed. Like canned almost. The Alfredo was too bland and the fettuccine was cooked too soft. The managers/ owners were very kind. The servers were also super helpful and sweet. I'm from Texas so maybe I have steakhouses on another level. I would t come back here. Even the ambiance was super blah. read more

Bulls is suppose to be a steakhouse. If steaks is a part of the restaurant name. one would think steaks is the specialty of the house. WRONG! l've been to the restaurant to try thier prime rib twice now and was highly disappointed both time. The first time I ordered the prime rib, medium rare, it was plated more on the medium and was barely pink in the center. It was aslo both dry and tough. I thought maybe this cook, hard to call whoever did the roasting can be called a chef, was having a bad day. The second time I tried it, again ordering medium rare, the beef came as an end cut which is probably the dryest and would not be where a medium rare cut is made. It was more on the medium well side. I stabbed it with my fork and looked at a stiff as a board cut of meat. It appears as though Bulls does not care how you order prime rib, you get whatever is the next cut in the beef. My wife enjoys one of thier tex/mex appetizers which is why we were there several times for dinner. We will not be back. If your wanting prime rib, go elsewhere. read more

Great service. Everyone enjoyed their food. Prime rib was delicious and cooked as requested

The salmon was exceptionally good it had a lot of flavor and was very smooth i got the french onion soup and it was amazing but the refried beans were lacking although the food was good it was a little pricey read more

Do NOT go here for a romantic date. Disappointing and Unprofessional Experience I had the misfortune of having the worst dinner experience of my life at this restaurant. The waitress consistently flirted with my boyfriend throughout the evening, asking him numerous questions while ignoring me entirely. This blatant lack of professionalism ruined the intimacy of our date. To make matters worse, the dinner was extremely expensive (over $200 for two prime rib orders and an additional steak dinner), and I was the one who paid. The evening was meant to honor my boyfriend's service to our country, but it ended with me in tears. The manager's response to my complaint was underwhelming, merely apologizing and stating that they would discuss "reading tables" with the staff. I regret tipping the waitress and haven't returned to the restaurant since. This incident was a significant disappointment. The staff also interrupted serval times asking how everything was, on top of the waitress ruining the date. I didn't want to pay for an expensive meal to talk to strangers. I wanted to pay for a romantic evening with my boyfriend. This incident made me cry afterwards. Although this happened a while back, I felt the need to still write this review. read more

Disclaimer: This is a review of my experience and is not completely reflective of the restaurant. Bulls and is small steak house with decent service, and good food, however the atmosphere is very odd. It's not the worst atmosphere ever, but it definitely leaves a lot to be desired. Overall as a steak house it's okay, the food is good but I've only been once, so it's hard to speak on all the food. The service was good, but nothing to write home about. read more

I had heard good things about this place. I was looking forward to eating there but after my experience, I heard "yeah, they used to be good." The atmosphere is rustic with wood everywhere and the service is good but the food... The salad has the cheapest and not the freshest ingredients. My steak, the ribeye I paid $24.95 for, was tasty but nowhere near the size advertised. It was 6 oz. At best and overcooked. I hope one day this place can go back to living up to its reputation but as of now, it doesn't come close. read more

Went to Bulls last month with the wife. Haven't been here since the early Summer. Was surprised how much the prices went up. But if the quality is good enough, I won't complain too much. They were out of their less done cuts of prime rib (this was around 8pm), so I went with the 12oz sirloin ($22.). The wife went with the 6oz ($16.) Once again, Bulls didn't disappoint. For a sirloin, it was superbly done and at a perfect medium rare . Sadly, we didn't have any room for their fried ice cream, which is the best on planet Earth, & quite possibly the galaxy . I shouldn't have ordered the cheese sticks appetizer, hehe. Which is also pretty good. Occasionally more expensive, I love supporting our locally own restaurants & eateries. Generally the quality is better, making spending the few extra dollars worth it. read more

Bulls Steakhouse - steak, potatoes, and butter on a plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Forest, Virginia

We went for lunch, after my neighbor suggested it. I had been here once before about 7 years ago and was not impressed, but decided to give it another chance after my neighbor said it's one of his favorite places to eat. They weren't busy, and we were seated right away. The atmosphere is rustic, even nostalgic. There's a huge menu. I ordered a French dip with a side salad. The salad was recommended by my neighbor who said it was large enough to eat for lunch all by itself, for only $3. My son ordered the hamburger steak. It took a really long time for our food to arrive. My au jus was spilled, and there wasn't enough for the meal. The salad was large, but the lettuce was wilted and the cucumber was slimy. My son's hamburger steak was bland, and the green beans were very salty, and tasted like they had artificial smoke flavor added. I drank water and he had a soda. Our lunch was over $40. We won't be going back. Sorry. read more

Went in for lunch on Friday and had a good experience. Food tasted great and service was superb. Will definitely return to try other menu items. Highly recommend. read more

Bulls Steakhouse - Hamburger Steak, chicken burrito and fried fish! - Steakhouses Near Me - Forest, Virginia

First time here for lunch! Loved the ambiance! Old steakhouse feel. Music was awesome! Great food- BLT and bean/steak soup along with summer salad was awesome! Slow wait time for our food though hoping next time will be quicker. Coming from Chicago, we can't wait to return and have an actual steak! Carrot cake was to die for! read more

Ok if you haven't tried this spot for steaks or the Alfredo you are definitely missing out! Great atmosphere and the food is awesome. Try it you will like it!! read more

Service is good. We've been twice now thinking the first time was a fluke. The food is just meh.

Wouldn't know if the food is good or bad. I hosted a party of 5 for lunch and they forgot my meal. It's not that it was late, they forgot to order it. Very embarrassing and frustrating. The manager said she would take my meal off the bill. You think? I'll never go back there again. read more

Had some friends visiting from out of state and we wanted a nice, relaxed place for lunch. Checked Yelp reviews and decided we would try this restaurant. I'm so glad we did! The atmosphere was perfect for lunch and chatting with friends. We enjoyed our lunch special today - blackened chicken with diced potatoes, green/red peppers and onions on a sizzling plate. Service was adequate. Four stars today. We'd like to come back to try their steaks. read more

This is my first and last time visiting this establishment. I broke my cardinal rule of ordering Tex-Mex at a steakhouse . The food was mediocre and tasteless. Service was good. read more

Used to live in Lynchburg and this was my go to favorite! Quality of food is horrible. Cajun chicken Alfredo was my favorite. I'm sure they used store bought Alfredo sauce it was running and had NO FLAVOR. OUR FOOD WAS COLD! $20 for a small piece of fried fish! So disappointed!! Service on the other hand was great. Our server was awesome! Ambiance TexMex nice atmosphere! I read more

Took my wife and our friends here for dinner and it was just as I had hoped; a classic steakhouse with great service and awesome food. The steaks were cooked exactly as we ordered them, the food was hot, and the drinks were cold. It is just a really comfortable and cozy place. Reminds me of when I was a child and went to the restaurants with my parents. Very nostalgic in the best way possible. Highly recommend this place. read more

Me me and a few friends visiting town decided to try this place out and we went. The food was very bland. The waiter was not friendly. She did not greet us with her name or anything. Great prices for very awful food and service will not try this again also very outdated with everything read more

A favorite of locals. Consistently good food and excellent service! Caring and community minded owners.

Terrible! If I could write a review and do less than a one I would. Service was slow, our table was ready but we were made to stand and wait because the server was talking another tables order and then she requested that we wait until after she served that table their salads to be seated. I understand that you don't go to a steak house to get veggie food, but the retried beans and veggie fajita looked like a good alternative for someone who can't eat meat. The beans had no flavor and the veggies were swimming in oil and butter with no taste. The chips and salsa are a nice touch, but they are out of a bag and it's Pace, so nothing special. Even my Diet Pepsi tasted weird. My husband's burger was ok, he said it didn't have much flavor. We were disappointed because we have friends who have raved about Bulls. read more

Ordered take out for the family for lunch. It was amazing!! Food was hot and delicious and very affordable. The staff is friendly and went above and beyond. This is one of my favorite restaurants. Let's keep supporting our local spots like this during this difficult time. read more

Another Great Meal at Bull's. Bull's is a great place for a good meal and ice cold beverage. Tonight it was getting late it was a Monday night and fajitas are a staple Monday night special. We had that along with a Bull's margarita hard to beat. Great staff and service. We have been regulars for over 20 years. read more

Bulls Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Forest, Virginia

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The food is good, but it can be quite loud and obnoxious depending on when you go. Service also depends on time.

Hats off to the chef! Only a highly trained and seasoned chef could take a USDA prime rib of beef (purportedly) and so perfectly over cook it so that it comes out as tough as the piece i was served. Anyone in a kitchen of a "steakhouse" who would look at that piece of meat on a plate and let it go out into the dining room should be ashamed. read more

Absolutely loved Bulls Steakhouse! The staff are wonderful and knowledgeable about their menu and history. The atmosphere is cozy and the music was perfect! Everything on the menu is very reasonably priced and yet you get an amazingly delicious meal. We enjoyed the tender, exceptionally prepared and seasoned ribeye. All I can say is I want to drive the 6 hours back to Bulls to enjoy another ribeye! The lovin spoon chocolate pudding cake was phenomenal. Should have gotten my own instead of sharing! We chose Bulls because of a yelp review and it was a great decision. You know you are cared for when the owner visits every table to chat and let you know they are glad you are there. read more

I have been going to Bulls for over 20 years.I have never had a bad meal yet.The service is always great and the staff is very friendly.I've seen many changes to the interior over the years and feel very comfortable when I'm there. read more

Great restaurant! I can always count on Bulls to have consistently good food at competitive prices. The lunch specials are a great deal and there are a good range of options. The atmosphere is nice and easy to chat in, with more privacy than many places - but admittedly a bit outdated. The waitstaff has always been kind and helpful; one of my favorites is Shannon, who goes overboard to make sure your meal is great. Their steaks are great but my favorite are the salads. You definitely need to check out this Forest area restaurant! read more

Our Prime rib and Surf & Turf meals were excellent! We got a salsa and guac chip appetizer because of the extensive tex mex menu but it tasted store bought and the guac was a little turned. The salad was also just finely shredded iceberg lettuce? BUT the actual meal made up for it. Great service and barely a wait to get seated. read more

Our practice and staff are regulars at Bulls so we decided to have our Christmas dinner there. We reserved a table in the bar area which is where we normally sit .We had a great setup and next to the fire. The only problem was that regulars starting coming in and surrounded the corner bar area in groves. They were moving chairs to sit at the back booth next to the door with no regards to the covid rules. This was very alarming to a staff of seven that works in the medical field. We love Bulls but if the covid rules are not going to be followed , Bulls may not be there for us to come to. read more

Ordered a ribeye steak that came out 10" x 5" by less than a quarter inch thick. The first bite tasted as if it was rolled in salt. The green beans definitely came from A can. He called them selves and steakhouse however they only had three on the menu. There was a lot of different options who had nothing to do with steak. The price for this small salty meal was 26.99. You would get a better steak from Denny's with eggs and it would only cost you $4.99 read more

After a long day working on outside projects, Bulls' excellent service and delicious dinner options were just what we needed. The 3 of us all enjoyed what we ordered: Salmon, Blackened Striped Catfish, Shrimp Scampi. read more

The service here stinks and it's so long to get our food here. Plus, the queso dip taste weird

Food is excellent service is excellent I love the Mexican chimichangas I had. My wife had the filet with sweet potato it was so perfect I would recommend this restaurant. Not a fan of the chairs at the tables they don't scoot on the carpet and I'm a big guy felt like a sausage. I know what an ass to bring it up but nothing is worse then eating a delicious meal and feel like you are going to drop the food from your fork travel distance . It is half my fault for being big and half for chairs not sliding very well. But not penalty towards the food or service. read more

Great food & service! There was a small mix up on my order and the manager "kevin" went above and beyond to make it right. Never had management at any restaurant be so considerate of their customers. Will definitely be going back! read more

A long time staple for area.. beers are cold..have had lunch there 3x.. all just mediocre..decent service.. 3 stars because of cold beer and service read more

Bulls offers both traditional western steakhouse and light Mexican meals. It is a nice family-friendly environment for casual dining, with a small bar, smoking and non-smoking sections. The food is pretty good - the owner said that he hand-cuts all of the steaks himself. The prime rib, pork chops, and fish were all regarded as pretty good by the table. Sides are green beans, baked potato, etc. and portions are ample. The quality of the meat and fish was pretty good as well - definitely a step up from Outback or Applebees. We didn't try any of the Mexican items. The staff was very friendly, service was good, and the prices were very reasonable. If there are any other Yelp'ers out there, I would like to get some feedback on what happens when you have three of the "Bull's margarita." They state that there is a limit of 3, so maybe something interesting happens. They serve Rolling Rock, which was a cool touch. Bulls is a great choice for family-friendly, non-chain dining in Lynchburg. Figure $15-20 per person if you stay out of the bar. Consider this one a 3+ star restaurant. read more

Extremely friendly and pleasant service. Meals were very good and at a reasonable price as well. You can figure $25 per person including drinks. ....and we both had steak. Ambiance was very casual, which was one of the reasons we selected Bull's Steakhouse...we were traveling and we're not in a position to dress. Only thing I would change is the draft beer menu. I prefer a wide range of craft beer and Bull's did not have that. Other than that....it is as advertised. A good place to have a good steak with very friendly service. read more