Sullivan's Steakhouse
(919) 833-2888
414 Glenwood Ave Ste 103
Raleigh,
NC
27603
35.7853
-78.6471
Neighborhoods: University, North Boylan
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In Short
The sprawling, elegant dining room, lined with high-walled booths and packed with white-clothed tables--looks and sounds like a Chicago-style steakhouse from the '40s. Large groups enjoy raucous meals, sending the serious, if frazzled servers into a tizzy. The traditional menu adds welcome intrigue with updated retro dishes. Tender filet mignon and well-marbled Kansas Strip are expertly grilled, as is a gigantic smoked pork chop that falls short on flavor.
User Reviews
Junegirl
June 28, 2009
This was our second experience at Sullivan's and I must admit I was disappointed. We were looking forward to a nice evening with good food and company based on our previous experience. However, we were quite disappointed. We stared with Lobster Bisque which was mediocre at best. The French Onion Soup was good and the Ahi Tuna appetizer was nicely done except there was no warning about the strong wasabi sauce on which it was plated. My lamb chops were done to perfection however, the Vesuvio chicken was over-cooked and too dry. Iceberg wedge was average, bread was served hot and was good. Champagne could have been colder. We were served a complimentary raspberry souffle as we were celebrating a birthday. However, it was meant for all to share and no one liked raspberry but me. It would have been better if they had alerted us so we they could have prepared something for all to enjoy. However, the absolute worst part of the evening was the music. It was too techno and roboto. At times I felt like I was in Karachi Pakistan. It was absolutely awful and clearly not appropriate for that kind of atmosphere. And, the appropriate dress on the website was business casual.....I don't consider men in flip flops and shorts to be business casual. We won't be going back and we definitely will not be recommending Sullivan's to our friends and business associates.
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gocubsgo
April 01, 2009
Great management and staff, the food remains consistent after 10 years. Its a Glenwood South mainstay. If you want a steak.. you go to Sully's!- JHack
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YouShouldKnowToo
March 06, 2009
First and foremost, the General Manager, or so he seemed, at this location is a walking sexual harrassment "case" waiting to happen. I honestly do not want to know what he was saying to some of the cocktail waitresses and be on the look out if you decide to wear a dress showing any skin. He made my skin crawl. Secondly, as a woman, I find the cocktail waitresses offensive. A fine dining establishment should not have girls in skirts that cannot cover their "cheeks" and shirts that expose things a bra should be covering. Typically that doesn't come with a $17 glass of Champagne, it comes with a "shooter." What exactly are you selling at this restaurant? Thirdly, whoever the woman manager is with the dark hair really needs a different job. Her suit did not even fit her, she looked unkept and was being obviously rude to her staff members. She just looked visibly upset about life in general. It was as if she had to force the fake smile she gave everyone at my table as she acted like she cared how our night was. How uncomfortable. To me this place has no class. It is truly sad. I am new to the area, and this is not a place I will be revisiting. It is a shame because the filet was perfect.
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What to Drink:
There are few bargains to be found on the selective wine list: one is a jammy pinot noir from Rodney Strong ($35).
When to Go:
There's always live music during dinner: Weekends bring a live, five-piece jazz band; during the week, a piano player or solo musician entertains.
Where to Sit:
Step into the art-deco library and polished wood bar where gussied up wait-listers sip whiskies, smoke cigars and sway to jazzy piano tunes--you'll swear you've landed in a bygone era, when dining out meant more than a meal.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Celeb Hangout, Business Dining, Date Spot, Bar Scene
