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Sullivan's Steakhouse
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Category: Steakhouses [Edit]
Neighborhood: Dilworth1928 South Blvd
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 335-8228
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
10 reviews for Sullivan's Steakhouse
I just went out with a friend to this place last week. I did read some comments from Yelpers as it's my first time. Firstly, I was disappointed with the parking there. Suit... I almost left as I drove round the whole parking building three times with no spot. Ending up I had to use their valet. Perhaps, this is to create jobs, Tell our forecoming President.
I may be picky (you may say) I'm half Jewish and I only do not eat pork or shell fish, besides due to my job, I see lobster and good food everyday, I did not have many choices of appetizer. I picked steak tartar whatever but I did not like the taste as there was only meat taste.
I saw my friend order oyster that looked good. We shared a porter house steak but he did not order any side. (He was to pay and this was the first time eating out with him, I was observing.) The meat was cooked to our choice - good. For the others, wait till I go out with another friend and try again.
I see that the menu does have good items. Good try.
The price??? Mummmm depending with where you want to compare. Feel like eating at Sheraton or Marriott Hotel. It is pricey. In California, you can get better price for this standard. But definitely, a place that you can show off a little bit if you are dating someone. Haha!!
Overall, a place of class except the parking. BTW, someone say casual dress, fortunately I always dress proper to any dinner. Otherwise, I will be very embarrassed. Perhaps the night I went there had lots of either company party or business people.
Sorry, am I too sarcastic???
This place was superb in all respects: food, presentation, service, ambiance. It really left nothing to be desired in a five-star steakhouse experience. And the fact that the Chicago Bears picked up the tab made it all the sweeter. ;)
Our party of eight ordered the oysters Rockefeller, seared ahi tuna tartare, fried calamari, and seafood sampler appetizers. I tried all but the last, and all were adequate-to-amazing. The oysters Rockefeller were goeey-cheesy, spinachy and warm, with just the slightest tinge of salty oyster flavor beneath. The ahi tuna tartare was fresh, perfectly seared and presented beautifully. Even the standard calamari was above-average: warm and soft, not rubbery in the slightest.
My wedge salad with diced roma tomatoes, fresh-ground black pepper and creamy bleu cheese dressing was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The lobster bisque, presented with a zig-zag of cream down the middle, was a tad salty for my tastes. But it did boast more than the usual amount of lobster chunks. I've had better, but this was still good.
For my entree, I enjoyed the 12-ounce filet mignon with gorgonzola butter melted over it. My date had the jumbo scallops with spicy Thai sauce. Both were dazzling. My steak was lean, immensely flavorful and perfectly prepared (warm and pink throughout, with no raw parts in the middle). Our party ordered family-style sides: creamed spinach, asparagus with Hollandaise, horseradish mashed potatoes and au gratin potatoes. I didn't try the spinach, but the rest were terrific. And plentiful: nobody was left wanting for any of them.
For dessert, I enjoyed the bananas Foster bread pudding. I'm normally not a bread pudding kinda guy, but it stood out on the dessert menu, so I gave it a shot. I was not disappointed: hot, smooth, firm, with the perfect amount of banana, real whipped cream and vanilla bean ice cream. The cappucino served with dessert was lukewarm, but the service staff came around and topped it off with fresh hot coffee.
Speaking of the service staff, they could not have been more attentive to all of the various mundane tasks that often get overlooked: refilling water glasses, whisking away finished plates, scooping up crumbs with those nifty crumb-scooper-upper thingies. Our server's knowledge of the menu and specials was thorough, and he was beyond helpful and attentive.
I don't anticipate being in Charlotte again, but if I ever am, I will flock back to Sullivan's. Please give it a try!
Sullivan's has one of the best bar menus in town. If you're looking for a cheap, delicious meal, good drink, cool atmosphere and a nice band, this place is for you! Two meals for $9.95! Wow... But, you have to sit in the bar and patio area to get this deal. I usually go on Thurs evenings because the bar special lasts all nite.
The dinner menu also has some great items. I would suggest the crab fried rice and for dessert, the Banana's Foster Bread Pudding. I've never been a bread pudding fan, but after just one bite of theirs, I was hooked!
Props to a Solid Steak House....
Sullivans has a very dark and swank atmosphere giving off a very upscale vibe. This is a personal favorite will living in Charlotte. It was my first experience with the lettuce wedge with diced tomatoes, blue cheese dressing, and crushed black pepper - just plain awesome. Their are known for their steaks which are tremendous. Big fan of the key lime pie for dessert. The wait staff is attentive and personal. If you are visiting/living in Charlotte give it a try, you will be glad you did.
Perfect for:
First Date
A night out with spouse
Nigh out for just drinks (specials are AWESOME)-sit at the bar
A swanky place to pre-game
Took my BF for a steak dinner here. The prices were reasonable for an upper-scale steakhouse, and the place appears to be known for its martinis, which we love, so off we went.
The steaks were great! I got the filet, and the BF got the NY strip. I think we both agreed that my steak was tastier, since it was so tender. I agree with the previous reviewer that they put a lot of pepper on the steaks, but I really thought it added to the flavor. He got horseradish mashed potatoes on the side, which I thought were delicious. I got a baked potato, which they dress for you table-side.
All the steaks are served with a wedge salad with blue cheese. It was very tasty, although I thought it would be better with bacon -- perhaps you should ask for that on the side, if you go.
After dinner, we had Irish coffees. Not on the dessert menu, but they were happy to oblige.
So, bottom line, how do I feel about this place? OK, so a couple of things that I wasn't too jazzed about, and I felt like this impacted my general opinion about the restaurant service:
1) Our waitress was very nice, but scarce. Wouldn't have been that big of a deal, except for....
2) My potato was not hot. I know, I know, I'm being high-maintenance, right? But I don't think so. I've decided to come here, pay for a $35 steak. The least you can do is bring me a potato that's not ROOM TEMPERATURE. Seriously. I want to eat my $7 baked potato with the rest of my meal. I had to wait a while before I could track her down.
Overall, the meal was good. The ambiance is nice. Steak is good. I'd recommend going here -- just don't order the baked potato!
My steak was over cooked and covered in a thin tastless gravy. Don't waste your time.
This is a really great steakhouse. The food is amazing, the service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is casual but classy. The live jazz went hand-in-hand with the 1940's feeling to the decor. With baby grand pianos, smooth vocals and fun personalities- the band is always a good touch to a great meal.
Excellent, classic steakhouse. I had the privilage of going while my boyfriend's boss was picking up the tab, so that was a huge plus for me. The food was great! I had a mushroom duxelle filet with creamed spinach and white cheddar au gratin potatoes. My steak was cooked perfectly and it had a goat cheese butter melted over the top that was to die for. The steak really was delicious, but that sauce could have been served over an old sneaker and made it taste good. The side dish portions are HUGE and definitely shar-able. The table had oysters rockefeller, crab cakes, and calamari for appetizers and there was plenty to go around for all of us (table of 9). The calamari are some of the best I have ever eaten. They are gigantic, not rubbery at all, and have that fresh seafood melt-in-your-mouth quality. The piece de resistance for me, however, was their signature Knockout martini. They infuse chunks of pineapple in orange vodka for over a week and then crush it up, put it over ice, and strain the concoction into a martini glass. Yowza....it is awesome! Definitely pricey, but well worth it. Good, solid food and our service was top-notch.
Passing through Charlotte on business and decided to try Sullivan's. It is a good, solid steakhouse. I had the Kansas City Bone-In Strip and it was perfectly cooked and tender, unfortunately, a little too much pepper. Otherwise the sides were tasty: White Cheese Au Gratin Potato and Asparagus. I liked the dark interior with hints of art deco. The service was prompt, attentive and friendly.
