Sullivan’s Steakhouse

I would go again, but not as the primary spot for a steakhouse. It was ‘okay’. Ruth Chris’ steaks are better to me. Their menu was pretty slim. The steak was good. I ordered a medium well filet mignon and it came as medium. The mac and cheese special that they have wasn’t all that great either. I mean, it was good but given this is Sullivans and the price, I expect it to be superb! Service was good though.

I’m rating it this low because like many Glenwood south places, they desperately want to be a big city, cosmopolitan type of joint. It’s not even close. Way overpriced for what amounts to an average experience. Another review pointed out the bar being a sad, yet enjoyable show of men trying to pick up women.

My husband and I came here for our 1 year anniversary, and we were not disappointed. They asked us right away whether we were celebrating a special occasion and we were congratulated multiple times throughout the meal. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive but not overbearing. Earlier that day, I had been perusing the menu online and saw that they had a 3 course deal for $ 42 and thought it looked very appetizing. However, I didn’t see it on the menu when I got there, and we were given the menus for the deal after I specifically asked about it. I’m not sure if they typically try to encourage diners to order off the main menu or if that was just an oversight.
We asked for a wine recommendation and he wasn’t sure about a specific kind but asked his manager and gave us a great suggestion. Our water and bread was refilled often, and the food and service was awesome. We both order the 3 course deal for $ 42 each. The Shanghai calamari was fantastic, with a crispy light batter and sweet chili sauce, along with crushed peanuts and bean sprouts. My husband ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail, which had fairly large shrimp, but only came with 3. The discrepancy between the two portion sizes was a little strange.
At the end of the night, they said they covered the dessert we ordered and wishes us a happy anniversary again. It was a great experience, and we’ll be sure to go back again.

Physician Solutions enjoyed our Christmas party here last evening 12/​15/​2015. We enjoyed a private room and the steaks were amazing. The wine list is extensive and we enjoyed every drop served. I have to mention our server, Courtney. She is classy, beautiful and she made everyone in our party feel special. Looking for a classy venue with excellent food and service, make reservations here.

Our first experience dining at Sullivan’s was today, Thanksgiving Day. We chose to dine from the Thanksgiving menu. Everything was extremely delicious. The turkey was cooked to perfection and had a wonderful flavor. The «Red Over Heels» Martini delighted my palate! My very favorite part of the meal was the Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. Delicious beyond words. Our service was excellent. We were not rushed. It was a great first experience and we plan to return soon to try their regular menu. I can’t wait to have dessert again!

This was an okay place to try, but I prefer a few other steak houses over this place. First, can I just say, usually for a steak house you expect the ladies to dress a little less revealing. But on my anniversary dinner, I’m not much in the mood for seeing a bunch of ladies in short short skirts handing out food and cleaning tables. I expected a little more professional dress.
Our waitress was nice and attentive, and kept a check on us. The food was okay but not what I expected for the price. The steak was a good texture and cooked as I ordered, but didn’t have a good flavor. the sides were awesome, mac and cheese and scalloped potatoes? Delicious. Dessert was a little lacking as well. For the quality, you could probably go to Longhorn, or another similar chain and get the same quality.

The three hour meal was well-​timed and enjoyable; although some of the dishes weren’t for me personally. Four stars for service and steak, but it missed out on a few items that could have been great.
Last night was my first time at Sullivan’s, and it was with a private party of about 20 – 25 people. I had been to Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse as well as the Grille in Boston, so I had high expectations, but I was prepared to cut Sullivan’s some slack given how large our party was. As it turned out, no slack necessary.
The service was incredible. They had our first rounds of wine out in a very timely fashion and continued to fill our glasses and water without remiss all night. My friend and I split a $ 32 Savignon Blanc (cheapest on the menu), which they kept chilled nearby, and it lasted us most of the dinner. I know white wine with steak is a cardinal sin, but I almost never drink reds.
I indulged in the Prix fixe menu ($ 42 for app, soup/​salad and entrée). For my appetizer I had the cheesesteak spring rolls. I’ve had this same dish off of the Del Frisco’s menu and loved them, so I was hoping they used the same recipe, but no such luck. These cheesesteak spring rolls err more on the side of spring roll than cheesesteak, dressed with a tangy orange sauce and only a light hint of cheese. They were certainly gourmet, but not what I would hope for in this particular app. I was, however, pleasantly surprised at the portion — four decently sized spires — given that I ordered Prix fixe.
For my next course I had the shrimp and lobster bisque. It was flavorful and light, just how I like it. I would have enjoyed a little more lobster meat or pieces of shrimp in it, but the heavily puréed soup was still very good.
For my entrée I had the 6 oz filet cooked to a perfect medium rare and asparagus as a side. Both were so delicious and well-​cooked that I actually opted out of any additional sauces (which for a sauce hound like me is a big deal).
Around the table I also had a chance to try the fried calamari. It was tasty in my opinion, but it definitely had a strong kick of jalapeño. The garlic mashed potatoes were creamy, but not overpowering. The brussel sprouts weren’t the best I’ve had — served in pieces almost shredded as opposed to whole or even half sprouts, over-​seasoned with ground black pepper and dressed in a very potent sauce that tasted like a vinegar of some sort. To be fair, they usually come with bacon, which my friend opted out of, so that could have made all the difference.
At the end of the meal, the checks took a while to sort out, but after having such outstanding service all night I hardly noticed. Half a bottle of wine, app, salad and entrée plus tip cost $ 80.

The best steakhouse in North Carolina. And the service is amazing!!!

Went with four colleagues last night. Atmosphere was classy. Food was tremendous. Most impressive was the service. The Somme paired a delicious glass of wine with my steak. The table was cleaned off promptly after each course. The servers were attentive but not hovering. Overall, We were treated like royalty. Can’t wait to go back!

Despite the menu prices, this is not a 5-​star steakhouse. The wine list is seriously lacking, and the dress code for the waitresses and hostesses is ridiculous. Yes, all women have cellulite, but I do not want to stare at it while I’m eating. Dear management: please ask your female staff to wear clothes that are classy and that fit properly.
I just can’t take this place seriously. You can do better, Raleigh.

I was reading previous reviews and it made me question if I was at the same place. Went there with a group of friends on Thursday. We sat in the bar and not one of us had a good experience. The martini’s didn’t fill the glass even half full, the service was beyond slow and not with a smile, the live music was too loud to have a conversation.
I did enjoy watching desperate men trying to pick-​up dolled up cougars. That is why I can proudly give one star!

I feel like Sullivan’s is more of a bar than a steakhouse based on the vibe I got.
Yes I loved their meat, but I think the crowd was there more for the drinks than anything else.
I got there at 6:30 pm on a weekday and the bar was packed. It was a bit loud inside but I fully enjoyed my experience.
I came with my coworkers for a meeting and we took over one of their private dining rooms.
Service was pretty good for the large crowd we were. However, I will say servers weren’t the friendliest and we had to go out of our way to get their attention.
Food was phenomenal. I chose the iceberg wedge salad for my appetizer. The blue cheese dressing was amazing but I will say that the lettuce wasn’t 100% fresh. Also, I don’t think they washed the iceberg lettuce all too well cause the salad tasted a bit chemically.
The complimentary bread was pretty good. It’s a nice baguette type of bread but nothing out of the ordinary.
The steak was so flavorful. I asked for my filet mignon to be cooked medium rare but it came out rare. However, the seasoning and crust was soooo flawless that I ended up eating it all without any complaints!
The whipped mashed potatoes were pretty good as well.
The desserts were my favorite. I ended up eating two… Yes two… One of my coworkers didn’t like her chocolate cake and knowing my sweet tooth, I couldn’t pass on two desserts haha
The chocolate cake was ooey-​gooey on the inside and the vanilla ice cream melting on top really did it for me.
The cheesecake was great as well! It had an airy texture to it that I really enjoyed. It wasn’t too heavy in my opinion.
Overall, food is great but the bill here will get hefty, guaranteed. I can’t get myself to give it 5 stars because for the same price, I’d be able to get angus barn, my #1 steakhouse.
I’d have to say that Sullivan’s is too loud for a romantic evening… But I think it’d be a perfect location to meet up and get loose with friends.

This is the place to go Thursday nights! I am a big fan.
$ 7 drink and food specials. Yes please. I didn’t care for the steak flatbread I got last time but I don’t like bleu cheese. My friend got the steak which isn’t on their happy hour but still a good deal! I’ll be getting that next time.
It’s kind of dimly lit in the bar area but after a few drinks I didn’t care. And I loved the live music that night. I’m surprised there weren’t more people there.

This was the first time that I had visited Sullivan’s on a Thursday evening. I had been here before several times and the service is quite consistently good, and the drinks were also above average (versus other restaurants in the area).
I had originally stopped by for some drinks, but ended up sitting at a booth with some friends and ordered some desserts (cheese cake). The dessert was superb as expected from a place like Sullivan’s and the drinks came in consistently without any issues (In my experience there are only a handful of places in the area that can make drinks in a consistent level). But of course, Sullivan’s is a restaurant first so, I won’t compare them with other establishments in the area that only serve drinks.

This place definitely meets the high expectation standard. I’ve dined at Sullivan’s all over the country but this location is by far my favorite. I dined here last week with a colleague and we arrived around 5pm without reservations. I always make reservations however this was a last minute decision to eat dinner here over having cocktails.
When you walk in you’re greeted. There hasn’t been any instance where I wasn’t greeted. Since we didn’t have a reservation the hostess informed us that it would only be a few minutes wait. A few minutes later we were seated in the main dining area towards the center of the room.
I ordered the Moscow mule cocktail and a Malbec with dinner. Sullivans has an extensive wine list and my colleague was able to find a wine he loves from Washington state. I noticed they were advertising the prix fixe in the menu so I choose that. The prix fixe was a three course meal with an appetizer, salad, and entrée. I choose the calamari, house salad, and grilled salmon. Everything was delicious and well cooked.
The best part about this visit is the desert. The bananas foster is to die for! That is one of my favorite desserts and there are only a few places that does it well… Sullivan’s is one of them.
This is a great place for a date or group. The service is always excellent and the food is amazing. I also received a nice handwritten thank you note from Megan and Jim today thanking me for dining there. Now that’s class :-)

This place was great. My husband took me here for my birthday last weekend & we could not stop raving about how great we enjoyed the food & service on our drive back home. Only reason I didn’t give it full stars is because of some minor things (see below):
Environment:
Ambiance was great. We sat at one of the rounded booths & enjoyed its location and the comfy booth… Especially since we had the whole booth to ourselves.
Appetizer:
We ordered the crab cake & we were a little sad at the portion size, but it was delicious. I ordered the lobster and crab bisque & even that was so good.
Entrée:
My husband ordered the dry aged prime rib with a side of mashed potatoes. He loved the steak, it was cooked to perfection (medium) and the garlic sauce he chose really kicked it up a notch. Unfortunately he never touched the mashed potatoes because it was entirely too dry. He called it Sahara mashed potatoes.
I ordered the seared ahi tuna & potatoes au gratin. The tuna was too well done it turned out too dry it broke apart every time I tried to pick it up with my fork. The wasabi sauce along the side was SCARY. They put so much I was literally scared to go back for another bite. It was painful. The waiter that brought out my dish may have noticed they had put too much sauce because before I even tasted it, he asked if I wanted him to re-​plate it since the sauce was too much… After I tasted it, I obliged. The au gratin was good, my husband ended up eating that with his steak instead of the Sahara mashed potatoes.
Dessert:
They brought out a complimentary cheesecake with strawberries & a sauce on top. It was divine.
Additional:
Because we were there for a special occasion (my birthday) our waiter Alex took our picture and at the end of our meal they presented us with a printed copy of our picture in a frame that all the staff had signed. It was really nice. Overall we were super satisfied with the food and service, we’ll definitely be back to celebrate more special dinners at Sullivan’s.

My husband’s company brought the staff and spouses here for a Christmas party. There were 15 – 20 of us in the party, and so naturally I didn’t expect much, service-​wise. I often don’t feel like larger tables are staffed appropriately. I was pleasantly surprised to find the service excellent. They were polite, quick, and very helpful with suggestions. We ordered several appetizers for the table, including the seafood platter, which was cooked very well.
I had a steak, which was very tasty and had an excellent mushroom topping. My husband had the «Fred Flintstone» steak, the huge one still on the bone. He raved about its flavor and tenderness. We also ordered several side dishes for the table, since they’re family-​sized. The Mac and cheese and white cheddar au gratin potatoes were fantastic. Unfortunately, the garlic mashed potatoes and the asparagus were very bland.
The desserts were very good, though I wouldn’t say the best I’ve ever had. We again ordered a bunch for the table and I tried a couple bites each of the chocolate cake, the bananas foster, and the crème brûlée.
I would definitely eat here again!

My first experience at Sullivan’s was a few months ago — on the bar side. Sufficiently impressed that I figured it would be a good spot for Valentine’s Day.
As with many finer establishments on holidays, Sullivan’s rolled out a prix fixe menu with limited options and a fixed price of $ 59 each. Normally these sorts of arrangements irritate me with lack of choice, but in this case, the menu had what I would have ordered anyway, so we took the plunge. I used my new found connections to land an 8:30 reservation, and we were seated at 8:34. Already off to a good start.
From there, it only got better. We were shown to our table and greeted by our server who turned out to be a lovely young lady up to the challenge of tending to our dining needs. Within five minutes of sitting a bottle of La Marca Prosecco had been ordered, the menu presented, and warm bread placed in front of me. After watching my date work the room (she works in state politics), we ordered our food and settled in to people watch and await our food.
First course was a Caesar salad that was plentiful and delicious. Crisp greens, tangy (but not overpowering) dressing, and just enough croutons to provide a satisfying crunch. If the mark of a good dinner salad is to get the digestive juices flowing and fill time before arrival of the entrée, then it failed miserably — it was that good.
For the entrée, both my date and I selected the 8oz filet mignon — prepared medium rare. Hers arrived perfectly medium rare, and mine arrived closer to rare — to my delight. (Backstory — I always order filet medium rare because, though I prefer them rare, due to the thickness of the cut, «rare» filets are a little too blue for my liking). Between the two of us, we had mushrooms and horseradish mashed potatoes — both of which were perfectly paired with the meat. The mushrooms didn’t last long at all, and the potatoes were so good that we even saved the small bit we didn’t eat during the meal to take home!
The capper on the meal was a well conceived and constructed (if a tad bit on the warm side) cheesecake with sliced strawberries and a delicious reduction.
All in all, the night was a wonderful experience — my best so far in Raleigh. We never felt rushed to turn the table over, our service was spot on, and the food was phenomenal. I’ve now completed the tour of the area’s traditional steak places (Angus Barn, Ruth’s Chris, Fleming’s, The Peddler, and Sullivan’s) and can say that Sullivan’s was by far my favorite.

Sullivan’s is overly accommodating. Super nice employees providing super great service.
It’s got great vibes and seems to always be alive when I visit. I believe there is live bands on Thursdays with good drink specials.
Knockout Martinis are to die for. Mushrooms as a side dish are delicious.

I have been to @SullivansSteak 3 times now. Each time I was really impressed with the food, and the service. The first time I came was for a Unilocal event, and they put on a good show for us all. Great food and good times.
The second time I came was just me. I sat at the bar and ordered a hamburger. I know, who comes to a steakhouse, and orders a burger, especially when they don’t drink? Well, I will. They have an amazing burger. It is really juicy, and full of flavor. The bartender was really nice, and the food was presented in an excellent fashion.
The third time I went, well, it was for the bar burger again. It is only $ 12, plus it comes with fries, unlike the other high end burger places in the triangle. Plus the burger taste way better than the $ 15 burger that other places serve.
I have had their JUMBO shrimp cocktail, and Filet Mignon also, which I must say were both excellent. The good food and good service make for good times.