Sullivan's Steakhouse - Raleigh

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   TommyJay

   Pittsburgh

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Excellent food. We are big Sullivan’s fans. Unfortunately, the waiter strongly recommended the Wagyu 18 oz bone in steak. It just wasn’t very good. Great taste but very fatty and greasy for a $69 steak. I had the strip MR and it was perfect.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We made reservations to help celebrate my mom’s birthday. The staff was very welcoming from the time we stepped foot through the doors and until we left. Our waitress was absolutely amazing, humorous, attentive, informative, and sweet! My mother truly felt that our waitress made her birthday even more special. The food looked very presentable, served hot, and delicious. We started with the egg rolls and calamari ( a must try). For entrees, we had steaks, loaded baked potatoes, brussel sprouts, and the chilled seafood platter (also a must try). So pleased that we were able to bring in balloons and a flower arrangement to surprise my mother. This is the place for a special occasion. Located downtown Raleigh and parking was ok for the most part. There is a parking lot next door, but we also had 315 PM reservation so we didn’t have too much trouble finding a park. All in all, the experience to celebrate a birthday was top tier. I’d definitely return and recommend this restaurant to anyone! Thank you again!

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   RobinH

   Raleigh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Got the filet and it did not disappoint! The garlic mashed potatoes were equally amazing.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The service was absolutely wonderful. Our waitress was very patient and informative! Awesome staff!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food and wonderful overall experience.

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6. KC

   KatyC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Highly recommend! Really quality steakhouse experience and affordable. Great staff!

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   tommyh

   Raleigh

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 13, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Seated on time. Waitress was attentive and responsive. Food came out on time and staged well.

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   TraceyM

   Raleigh

   25 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on January 12, 2023

   overall2food5service5ambience1

   We were asked twice if we were celebrating a special occasion- told them it was my husband’s birthday both times but it was Not acknowledged. Only 2 tables in the whole restaurant when we got there and we were sat by the only other table which was so close even the waiter had trouble getting in between. All booths were open but weren’t even offered as an option. If I was ok with sitting with another party I would have booked khanki. Server was great, food was great but was amazed that anyone would think it’s ok to sit on top of the only other table in the restaurant. Tried to get out as quickly as possible.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Cleveland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   The service and meal were outstanding. The bartender even did a great job making an Old Fashioned as a mocktail. The seating was right next to the kitchen, so not ideal for a birthday dinner. Great job overall

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    One of the best steaks of my life. We had a date night here and really enjoyed time together.

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    BrittanyD19

    Greensboro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our second visit to Sullivan’s and everything was just as good as the first time. We ordered the calamari and it was delicious. I couldn’t finish it all but it was enough for about 3 people to nibble on who really enjoy calamari. The Herb brick chicken was seasoned to perfection… I only wished that I had more potatoes for the two generous pieces of chicken that I had. Watch out for the jalapeño peppers too! Lol. They’re good though. My husband ordered the sea bass with baby bok choy and it was good, though you might want to add another side… because again, it’s “baby”bok choy so you might run out of bok choy way before you so sea bass. The waitress was amazing, though I forgot her name! She noticed something floating in one of our glasses and was honest and kind enough to acknowledge it and corrected it immediately. She was also very patient as we presented the need for gluten and dairy free options. If you’re claustrophobic, I don’t recommend this place because it’s very intimate unless you can get a booth that is a little more private and separate. The closeness of the tables might make the space feel small… however, it was a great experience!!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience3

    The host service was absolutely poor - they were shoveling popcorn in their mouths at the stand, playing with their hair and then grabbed the menus for us without even washing their hands or using sanitizer. Upon leaving the restaurant there were 4 people at the stand and not one of them said goodnight back to us. For a beautiful, fine dining restaurant with lovely wait staff and food, I was expecting a little more class from the host staff. Wash your hands.

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    lsdiner

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Arrived for our reservation at noon and the fryers weren’t up yet so our appetizer and bread(guess the ovens weren’t ready for us either) came after our soups(bisque tasty but a little salty)and salads(delicious wedge). Our hostess, Kayla was very sweet and attentive. Food was very good quality and our salmon was cooked perfectly! A pleasant meal but rather pricey, especially since we didn’t order any drinks. Good place for a special occasion.

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    KathleenC

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is truly the best steak house in Raleigh. Forget Angus Barn! Perfect for special occasions. Truly knowledgeable server with great suggestions. Side dishes are plenty for two - if you decide on the great choices. We keep coming back and are never dissapointed.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Was celebrating my boyfriend's birthday. It was to be a culmination of an awesome day today. Had been waiting to try Sullivan's for some time and we left very disappointed. Prior to ordering, our server gave us a list of items that were not available from the menu. We ordered 2 steaks and two sides. The Brussel Sprouts were almost like shredded cabbage (not a good look or taste) and we ordered the sweet potato casserole. We asked our server what came with the casserole and was told only some brown sugar. Low and behold there were pecans that were on top and my boyfriend is ALLERGIC to Tree nuts. There was no mention of this on the menu or when we asked how it was prepared. We only found out after we had taken a few bites. This could have ended very badly for him (on his birthday). The manager was made aware and offered his business card. He told us to call him if we had any emergent issues. Totally unacceptable that we even had to imagine that happening. We ordered our steaks medium but they were dry and very bland. Definitely not what you expect of a steakhouse. I've had better steak cooked at home. This was my first rodeo with Sullivan's and I will not be back because the food and dining experience was underwhelming to say the least. I was expecting some ambiance and a nice dining experience. The dining room is crowded with tables and there is barely room to walk and maneuver to your table without feeling like you are invading other's space. If you choose to go after reading this review, then do so at your own risk because I DO NOT RECOMMEND! This place is too expensive (overpriced) to fail this poorly.

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16. CH

    ChristineH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Brought out steak at the wrong temperature. Had to send it back and then they brought the wrong steak. When the right one finally came the other diner was halfway through her meal and never got the extra sauce requested. Manager never came over to apologize or acknowledge the issues. Bathrooms were disgusting and filthy. The one shining star was our server who was excellent.

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    TerryM

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2

    Food was cold. Food took over an hour to get. Never going back.

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    Tony

    Raleigh

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always good experience at Sullivan’s. Pretty pricey but I guess you know that going in.

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    MichaelL

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great waiter Ryan!

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    KimD

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Very expensive and the food was not as hot as I would have liked. Even though restaurant was nearly empty due to our 4:00 reservation we were seated right by the kitchen.

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    Danny

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Nice steakhouse, really good sides, fun atmosphere.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food, great atmosphere, excellent service from our waiter, Eddy. Absolutely made for a fantastic evening.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday dinner

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    ElizabethS

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated our anniversary at Sullivan’s this week and everything was great! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the little touches like rose petals on the table, complimentary champagne and dessert made us feel very special!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    The wait staff and ambiance are great, however the food was mediocre. Appetizers and dessert are the best parts of the menu. Steaks lacked flavor, which makes it hard to justify paying >50$ for one.

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    AndyR

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience4

    Service was great, but something about our food caused an upset stomach.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic meal! Steaks were delicious and cooked perfectly. Sides were great too. Overall great experience and one of our favorite places. Oh and the Knovkout martinis and espresso martinis are always a good choice

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    DebraW

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Surprise dinner for our youngest Daughter’s 40th birthday. Party of 6 at nice round table. Seated immediately. Room was warm, in contract to some prior posts. Our daughter received two red roses in honor of her birthday. Also a complimentary dessert. Staff was attentive and well trained. Appetizers were good. One guest loved the cheesesteak wraps, others calamari. They were served a bit piecemeal, but so was our ordering. One problem, my meal was lost in translation, but staff hustled a replacement steak out quickly. French onion soup looked great visually, but under the nice layer of cheese, soup was only warm ; not hot. Wine was handled well, decanted and allowed to breathe before serving. Several of our party tried seasonal drinks that were well received. They had seconds… Sides were listed as for the table. Tasty, but sparse. If it looks like one will be a favorite, order a second one. Loaded baked potato was an exception; large, steaming, well piled with toppings. Steaks were well marbled and properly prepared. An order of lamb chops was devoured;I took that as a favorable sign. Similar result with shrimp and scallops. Dessert received mixed reviews. Raves for the bread pudding, cheesecake looked store bought but was tasty, crème brûlée had good texture but the melted sugar crust was a bit light. Prepared earlier and popped in the cooler. Overall, a favorable experience for around $200 per plate.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Our waitress Katelyn was excellent.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place

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    Peacefulsistah68

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    THIS WAS MY SECOND VISIT!! I'd actually forgotten we visited here a couple of years ago and my daughter reminded me as we pulled up. What we couldn't remember is how we felt about the food which should have been my first sign because I always remember places that leave my palate happy. Unfortunately I cannot give this place more than 3 stars! The location and atmosphere are awesome. The food quality for price is egregious!! I was prepared to be at least Ruth Chris impressed and I wasn't and quite honestly RC is more hype than anything as well (except their cheesecake, it's AWESOME). IMHO this place is not worth the cost and time.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    I am not sure if it was because of Christmas but Sullivans was very busy. The temperature in the building was pretty chilly. I was unable to get comfortable because of the temp. My husband wanted the chicken but was informed they were out of that selection. What he decided to go with came out cold. They took it back to the kitchen to re-warm and it came out room temperature not hot. So it got cold again rather quickly before he could eat it. It took almost an hour for our food to be delivered to our table after we ordered. By the time it arrived I no longer wanted to eat. I ate half of my steak, none of my sides, and asked it to be boxed up to go home. Overall, I was satisfied with Sullivans on yesterday. Which was disappointing because I have never had that experience at Sullivans before. I was treating My Mom and Husband for Christmas and my Mother was the only one satisfied with her order.

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    HyejinL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2

    Too much pricey for Hawaiian bread for appetizer. Will have steak at Angus harn

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    Mariaa

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience3

    Our reservations were for 7pm. After 30 minutes, our order was taken. My husband's and my entrees did not arrive until 8:30 and my daughter's took 20 minutes longer. My steak was rare, (I had ordered medium) and the bordelaise I requested never came. The creamed spinach was inedible. My daughter requested that no coleslaw be put on her sandwich but it was covered with it. Granted, they comped our daughter's meal and also gave us desserts, but that hardly made up for a terrible dinner. We also went on Thanksgiving and the experience was the same. We will not be returning.

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    StevenR

    Western NC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    The food was disappointing to say the least. However, the manager and server were affable and tried to assuage our frustrations by not charging us for dishes that the staff made little to no effort to prepare. Presentation for the food was also subpar and the sweet Hawaiian rolls served as the restaurant signature bread was not a good look. We should have received a $100 gift credit for a future visit. I highly recommend for the business to make staffing a priority.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    I will start by saying that the manager was gracious about the issues we had. I appreciate that. But this was very disappointing. I was coming from Georgia to see family and found this restaurant several weeks ago, and made a reservation for Xmas night. We expected an expensive, high end meal with excellent service. We got…not that. The waitress seemed very annoyed that we weren’t ordering alcohol for the entire table. She continually forgot things- a menu, water without ice, bread (maybe it’s upon request?), my side dish! She seemed irritated by every question. She did not give us the “speech” about the types of steak, popular sides, or the steak platter option. These were our big issues: 1. Serving HAWAIIAN ROLLS as bread. A four pack of Hawaiian rolls. 2. Didn’t have wine requested that was on the wine menu. When we tried to give her the wine menu back, she balked about it as if my dad was making a mistake by giving her the menu. 3. Kids menu is offered. No fries tonight. And no ice cream! Ice cream and fries are part of the kids menu. $14 for chicken tenders alone is steep… 4. All soda we tried was flat. 5. We ordered a 12 oz filet and 20 min later were informed they didn’t have it in stock. 6. My steak was cold (mid rare should not be cool to the touch) and my side was wrong- it was served to me very late and was missing cheese. There were other things but honestly I’ve said enough. This place is not on my “recommend” list.

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    RobinU

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Reservations for 5 persons were made for Christmas. Disappointed in entire experience. Service was extremely slow. Reservations were made for 6:15. Seated quickly. Order taken fairly quickly, but it took well over an hour for meals to be served. My crab-stuffed shrimp was room temperature upon arrival, on the verge of being cold; my husband’s rib-eye steak was tough and overcooked. He had asked for medium; there was no pink to be found. Not a good cut at all. The grilled salmon was amazingly small for the price. The au gratin potatoes were very good, as were the crab cakes. The family-style bowl of broccoli, however, arrived 15 minutes after the rest of the meals and was rock hard, difficult to cut even with a knife. We didn’t want to send anything back because no one wanted to wait even longer to eat. We skipped dessert. For the prices they charge (dinner came to $300), we expected a much better experience and certainly better prepared meals. Extremely disappointed. We won’t be going back.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    The service was horrible we waited 20 + minutes for wine. And refills. I asked for my steak medium it came out medium Well, but by that point i was so hungry i ate it anyway.

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    JudyS

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Not as good this year as in the past. We we had made reservations and were seated right away. Waited a long time for our server to come. I ordered a margarita with no salt, my husband ordered an old fashion. I got salt with mine and it wasn’t great. My husband could taste the bitters with his. Was not mixed well. The food was good, but we felt like for the money we paid, we’d go somewhere else next time.

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    ErinCT

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Macy was amazing! Our food and drinks were delicious! So grateful that you guys were open on Christmas!

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