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    Sullivan's Steakhouse

    3.7 (823 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Steakhouses
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SULLIVAN'S STEAKHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    HOUSE FRIES and beef Wellington bites
    danelle b.

    Heard about their happy hour on instagram so we decided to try it. Happy hour is from3:00-6:00 Monday-Thursday; we arrived around 4:30 and sat at the bar. Not sure if you can only receive happy hour at the bar. We ordered the fries, crab cakes, beef Wellington bites and tuna stack. Everything was fresh, I would get everything again except the tuna stack. It's not really a stack per se, it came with tortillas chips and avocado. That was my first time at Sullivans, it was nice. The bartenders were so nice and accommodating. The star of the show was the tequila new fashioned and an old fashioned. It came in a smoke box and the presentation was beautiful. I definitely want to go back and try other items

    Crab cake sliders
    Pam W.

    From the time you walk in Sullivan it's a vibe. It's just got a feel to it. We went for Happy hour so we sat at the bar. The staff were nice and friendly and very helpful. One of the bartenders was smashing pineapple. I said the make juicers for that(I thought she was juicing it) turns out she was extracting the vodka it had been sitting in for 2 weeks. We tried it and it was nice and smooth. Came home and made some myself. To drink we had a Smoked Resposado and Mezacal New Fashion and a Smoked Rosemary and Orange Old Fashion, They were both awesome. To eat we had the beef Wellington bites a solid 10, must try. I was skeptical but yes must try. Always have to have fries and they didn't disappoint. Nice and hot. The crab cake sliders, maybe a 6 for me. While they were full of crab they needed more flavor and more slaw. Maybe just not my thing. Also the Ahi tuna Stack was just ok for me. I'll give it a 7. If eaten with the cucumbers and avocado on plate it gave it the extra it needed. I would definitely return to Sullivans.

    RIBEYE
    Shakira W.

    This was my first time visiting Sullivan's Steakhouse. I was excited as I always am because my steakhouse experiences are always top notch, but not this time. I ordered a ribeye steak cooked Philadelphia style (but medium) and the temperature was correct to the eye, however it wasn't even lukewarm (the butter on top barely melted). My side of spinach was also cold. It's as if the food was cooked and sat to the side to wait for the remainder of my group's food to be brought to the table. I also ordered a Banana Old Fashioned (it was ok) prior to my food, but didn't receive it until well after my food came, and that's because I reminded my server (even I forgot for sec because it took so long). My sweet potato casserole was delicious and served at the correct temperature (Hot!). Now when it was time to leave, it took over an hour for my group to receive our checks and we weren't offered bags to put our leftover food in and take with us either. We had to ask, even though everyone else kept receiving bags. I'm very patient and didn't say much, but was extremely frustrated because when paying steakhouse prices, there is a certain level of service I expect. If the server is new or busy, then I would expect management to assist and not allow the customer experience to be exactly what it was that night for me and my group. I remained quiet as my group was already getting clearly frustrated and a couple of them were already communicating with management, so there was no need to add to the confusion at that point. But considering my wonderful experience I've had with other steakhouses in the city, I won't be returning to this one.

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    Madonna M.

    We went to Sullivan's on a Monday night, & I was honestly surprised at how busy it was. The atmosphere was very lively, definitely loud, but it had an energetic, upscale vibe that made the experience feel special. Our server was absolutely amazing. The service overall was fantastic, even though it moved a little slower at times because the restaurant was so full. For our appetizer, we had the caviar deviled eggs with olives, such a unique & flavorful start. They were packed with flavor. For my entree, I ordered the salmon with spinach & paired it with a Caesar salad. Everything was cooked perfectly & seasoned just right. The Caesar salad was perfectly balanced with flavor, fresh, crisp, & well balanced. Let's talk dessert. I had the Banana Foster bread pudding with vanilla ice & praline sauce; it was the cherry on the top. Warm, rich, & goey , but not overwhelming. The perfect ending to the night. We enjoyed the Trio Dinner, which includes three courses, & it was worth it. Sullivan's is on the pricier side, so just be prepared for that, but in my opinion, the quality, service, & overall experience justify it. Even with the noise & slight wait due to the crowd, it was a great experience. I would definitely return.

    French onion soup
    Emebet E.

    I went in for an early dinner on Sunday-- definitely dressed down-- sat at the bar and was well attended to. I had a glass of wine (prisoner), the french onion soup, and the cheesesteak sandwich. The food was a bit salty for me, but overall good. The staff were kind and attentive and I had leftovers for later.

    SPICY SHRIMP EGGROLLS
    Britt J.

    Probably one of the worst experiences I've had at Sullivan. The shrimp for the fried rice was toooo big. Colossal almost! Service was good but the food today was broaderline " I want my money back"

    Whisky pig Cocktails
    Robin A.

    Special menu, exceptional service, atmosphere was inviting for what was a lovely evening of deliciousness and superior whisky pig cocktails. We may have been the loudest table, but guarantee we had the most fun as well! Thank you for a fantastic eveni

    Janine C.

    This place has such a nice ambiance. The service and food were great. Happy hour is nice with small plates.

    Ashley S.

    I came here with my friend becuase she always raved about this place. We decided to come for lunch because I was flying into Raleigh at lunch time. This worked out really well. There are plenty of parking options nearby. They have a lunch menu you can choose from or dinner if you like. I opted for lunch, for the smaller portions. I got the 6oz filet mignon and they let me sub the potatoes for asparagus since I'm currently doing a low carb diet. I also got a mixed green salad and the seared ahi appetizer. Everything was outstanding. They did have bread service, but I didn't try it so I am not sure how it is. Service was outstanding. We constantly had drinks and our food came out in a timely manner. I ended my meal with a cappuccino. The bathroom was interesting. They had mouthwash and tiny cups for people to use. I thought that was neat. No one wants meat breath. I would definitely come back!

    Menu
    James J.

    We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary here and we were very satisfied with dinner. We made early reservations for 5pm so we were not hindered by traffic. We informed them that we were celebrating our anniversary in the reservation and our table was covered in rose petals. Walter was our server and he was amazing. He was quick in making sure our glasses were full, he stopped by at appropriate times to check on us and was attentive to when we wanted something or had a question. My wife had steak egg rolls and I had lobster bisque for appetizers. We gave them 5/5 and 4/5 (slighty too spicy). We both ordered steaks for dinner she had the wagyu bone in strip 3/5 and I had a porterhouse 3/5. The negative was that they were heavy handed on the salt and pepper seasoning which took away from the natural flavor of the meat. We got cheesecake to go 5/5. The temperature inside was perfect as it was very chilly outside and felt comfortable. We will return again as it is one of our go to staek restaurants in Raleigh.

    AHI poke TUNA
    Cam A.

    Came here for happy hour, they do have live music, just a great steakhouse atmosphere very classy and the happy hour Menu is amazing. Great selection of food, but no drinks.

    Banana foster and KEY LIME PIE
    Jasmine H.

    I joined with my friend for our 10 year anniversary and we were quite underwhelmed and probably wouldn't recommend this place. We came around 5:15 so it was pretty empty and we were seated right away. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous. It's nice and cozy. We mentioned it was our anniversary so the table was beautifully decorated and had fresh rose petals. The service was pretty good as well and we were well taken care of The food however, was very disappointing. It just lacked a lot of flavor. The steak was the star of the show, but we're relieved since it is a steakhouse. The mashed potatoes were bland, the spicy shrimp egg roll was nothing impressive, the shrimp and lobster soup was terrible and barely had any seafood and the seafood that was in there was pretty overcooked, we also ordered the crab fried rice and the rice was completely soft and mushy. Everything besides the steak sort of just tasted like it was preheated and warmed up. The Keylime pie was one of the worst. My friend said he has taste. This restaurant appeal to an older crowd like 65+ I would definitely say save your money and head to capital Grille.

    16 oz ribeye
    Zay M.

    I arrived with my date around 8:55pm on a Friday evening. We had 8:45 reservation. We were a little late as I forgot my wallet in my car and had to use a Lyft. A couple hours before arriving, I called to ask if they had a private lot for parking because I didn't want to struggle to find a parking spot. I was told no, which was fine. However, when I got there, they had valet services... I was very confused as to why didn't that say that when I called about the parking lot... I would've utilized that service as I wanted to make a few stops after dinner. Check in was a little hectic. The host(s) seemed busy and someone disorganized and uncoordinated. After a few minutes of waiting, we were sat and our waitress was Shelly. She was friendly and came over promptly. At 9:07pm, we ordered drinks and apps. We got the calamari and the pork belly. I ordered a cocktail and my date got a glass of wine. I really wanted the angry shrimp as I had viewed the menu prior to coming. I was told by Shelly that they no longer serve that item due to complaints. I was told they only served it for a week when it was put on the menu. We placed food order at 9:17pm after complimentary bread was brought to the table. I got the Sure Thing w/ 16oz ribeye and mashed potatoes. I chose the bananas foster bread pudding for the dessert. My date ordered the cowboy cut ribeye with asparagus. The drinks came at 9:24pm, which was 15 minutes after ordering. We both enjoyed them. The pork belly came at 9:26pm. Our waitress said calamari look overcooked and sent it back. We received it a few minutes later at 9:29pm. In my personal opinion, there was a lot going on with the calamari. There were seeds, peppers, jalapeños, etc. We had to dig through that to get to the calamari. While I did enjoyed the peppers, it was a bit overwhelming. The pork belly was great. No complaints. Entrees arrived at 10:17pm, a whole hour after ordering. The food wasn't hot either; it was warm. That was unexpected considering how long it took. Also, the my steak seemed more like a medium rare/rare than a medium. My date's steak was definitely medium rare/rare in places when it should've been medium throughout. With how long it took to get the meal, we just kept it and ate it as we were waiting for the entrees. Personally, my steak wasn't seasoned enough for my liking. My date said that the garlic butter he got on the side really made his steak enjoyable. Without it, it may have been a different story. Waitress, Shelly, was attentive at first but it attentiveness diminished throughout the visit. I didn't like how we didn't get an update for majority of the time we were waiting for our entree to come after we received the appetizers. We also waited a while for her to return after we were done eating. At 10:40pm, my date ordered NY cheesecake to go. I got the bananas foster pudding as my dessert course. I received my desert around 5-7 minutes later. I the main portion of it was soft and delicious. I want a fan of the caramel sauce on top as it was hardened. It would've been better if it was actually a sauce. My date at the cheesecake later on and they enjoyed it. For this to be an upscale steakhouse, the experience was not up to par. The tables were SO close to together that we could clearly hear conversations of people around us. I repeatedly saw staff standing by the private room doors on their phones and conversing. The only other upscale steakhouse I've been to in the area was Perry's and it was more superior than here. I would recommend Perry's over Sullivan's any day! My experience at Perry's was PERFECT! There, I received the best steak I've ever tasted. Sullivan's website says "A steakhouse experience should be unforgettable. That's why Sullivan's is rooted in the rich tradition of classic steakhouses, but with a lively twist that turns every meal into a night to remember." This experience was unforgettable, but not in a positive way...

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    Another great visit at our favorite downtown restaurant. Never any complaints and always the best service.

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    What is your corkage fee?

    The corkage fee at our Raleigh location is $25 per bottle. We look forward to serving you soon!

    Is there a dress code?

    I've seen casual, business casual and semi formal when visiting in the last few months. Hope that helps!

    Do they serve wagyu beef?

    Yes! On the bone-in cuts they have wagyu done in strip from snake river farms in ID 18oz for $69

    Is parking available other than on the street?

    they have valet parking and there is a parking lot (and others in the area) behind the building. Check out this link for nearby parking options which includes deck, etc. https://www.downtownraleigh.org/go/sullivans-steakhouse

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