Sullivan's Steakhouse — Restaurant in Omaha

We had a very rough experience with this place. It started before I even entered the restaurant when I noticed the awnings on the exterior were moldy with the letters falling off and one even broken. I was surprised because when visiting other Sullivan’s they had been meticulous with the appearance of the place.

We did not have reservations and we asked the host if she had availability for our party of two. She assured us they did and asked for my phone number. I gave her the number and then she asked my name. I gave her my first name and then she asked for my last name. I told her I don’t like giving out all my personal information and asked if just my first name and number would be okay. She did not like that question and I should have taken the second hint that tonight was not going to go well. She said, “We are a fine dining restaurant and we utilize Open Table for our reservations and it requires your full name and number, or you and your wife are welcome to sit in the bar.” I almost walked out, but my wife is much more tolerant and told me to just give the host my info.

We were seated and I’d estimate the restaurant was a little under 2/3s full. We met our server (I think her name was Trista or Trisha) and she was the lone bright spot to our dinner. She told us about the drink specials and described the drink menu for us. I love a dark beer with my steak so I asked what they had on tap, they didn’t have anything on tap, so I asked what dark beers or dunkles they had, they didn’t have any of those so I asked for a corona or a Heineken. She went to the bar and returned with my options, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Angry Orchard or some IPA thing. I ordered a bourbon.

Next we ordered our meal and quickly got our salads. The salads were great, but Lordy it took a long time for our meal to come out. Our server apologized a few times and said the chef was busy with a large party’s order before he could get to ours. Again, the restaurant was less than 2/3s full and the largest party I saw was a party of 8 across from us.

We finally received our steaks (I ordered the 16 oz ribeye) and I was so excited to dig in. I love steak and I have no problem with some fat on my steak. I can’t remember ever leaving a piece of steak or the fat on my plate, until now. I have never had a steak served to me with so much bulbous fat on it. This wasn’t the typical delicious marbled ribeye, it was like someone cut a fatty chuck roast into steaks. I tried really hard to eat it, but it was just too much. I didn’t complain or ask for a replacement, I just ate what I could and made a pile of the fat on the side of my plate. When the server returned she asked if I wanted the leftover steak boxed up and I pointed out it was all the fat trimmings. She commented that it was a lot and she’d let chef know for the future.

We cashed out and I casually asked her what the chef had said about the steak and she said he told her he was too busy to look. I do want to reiterate that our server was exceptional. She handled each of these issues with grace and poise and did not try to shift the blame. She was very attentive and knew the menu well.

So that’s your fine dining experience folks. I’m not sure we’ll be returning to this Sullivans. It’s too bad because the one in Anchorage was one of the best steak restaurants I’ve been to. This was the first time that I thought the menu was way overpriced. I should have taken a picture of the steak but I thought after they saw it they might apologize or offer a discount, I was wrong. Instead, here’s a pic of...

If you're like me you are here reading the comment section to find “great steakhouses near me.” This isn't a great steakhouse. It is an AMAZING steakhouse.

You walk in and you're met by friendly staff surrounded by classic dark wood- toned atmosphere. The photos on the walls make you feel as if you've been transported back to a time and place where service is the norm not the exception.

My wife and I were seated in a booth that was tucked away, intimate, cozy and yet we were never ignored.

Laura D. You must ask for this amazing server when you make your reservation. Laura greeted us with the warmth that the entire steakhouse exudes. She walked us through the delectable intricacies of the menu highlighting what is part of their updated menu and what are solid favorites.

This steakhouse does not play around. Your enjoyment of your meal is their business. They treat it seriously.

Drinks: My wife tried the- SPICY FLAMED MARGARITA Flecha Azul Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Orange Juice, Agave Nectar, Chipotle Salt Rim, Garnished with a Flaming Lime Cup it blended not just the alcohol with fruit but the pairings are fresh, tantalized the taste buds and satisfied.

I went with the classic DIRTY BIRD MARTINI Belvedere Vodka, Olive Brine, Vermouth, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives because…blue cheese!

Appetizers: SEARED AHI TUNA* Cajun Spice Seared, Pickled Ginger, Cucumber

succulent tuna and powerful ginger prevailed.

Beef Wellington Bites* Tender Puffed Pastry filled with Filet Mignon, Creamy Mushroom Duxelles, Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce, and chives.

These absolutely melted in the mouth. Beef Wellington was never represented better than on that plate!

There were no survivors!

I had to get the: SHRIMP & LOBSTER BISQUE Velvety Blend of Shrimp, Lobster, Sherry & Cream, Topped with Lobster & Shrimp Bowl14 |Cup12

Even getting the bowl was not enough. The sherry cream delivered such a robust flavor that wrapped each savory spoonful in velvet for the tongue.

For mains: My wife loved her-

STEAKHOUSE SALAD* Choice of Prime Strip Steak (8 oz block), Mixed Greens, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Deviled Egg, Parmesan, Blue Cheese, Sweet Basil Vinaigrette

I had a variation of the- CAESAR SALAD Heart of Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Toasted Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing as I ordered it with my own 8 Oz block of Prime Strip Steak with the- CRAB-STUFFED SHRIMP Jumbo Shrimp, Jumbo Lump Crab with Lemon Beurre Blanc

First, the sear on our steaks was paper thin and just as delectable as Laura described it with her pinkies in the air when she motioned as she spoke.

They were the PERFECT temperatures and each mouthful melted onto our tongues.

For the best palate cleansing dessert we shared the-

Key Lime Pie Graham Cracker Crust & Raspberry Purée

You won't be sorry. It was as if a cheesecake impressed the key lime crowd so much that this iteration was their love child.

If you are serious about Steak, this is THE PLACE.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 stars. We...

Hoodooed! When searching for somewhere to eat while in Omaha, NE, I researched reviews, menus, and location with the intention of having the best experience. We were all drooling at the descriptions of the food. The first impression was slightly negative as the host looked like he had missed a few showers and was disheveled, but we were not dressed as we would normally appear either so it made us feel a little more comfortable being dressed down. We were sat at our table. We were met with 4 different people during our dining experience. It’s confusing and difficult to get attentive service when you don’t know who to ask for what and they obviously think the other person is taking care of whatever it is because they didn’t bother to ask. On to the food- we love a good meal and have indulged in hole in the wall restaurants all the way to fine dining in luxurious cities and everything in between so we know good food vs not good food. The steaks were not consistent. There were pieces of undercooked, cooked, and overcooked throughout the same piece of meat. We came specifically for the steaks so what a huge disappointment! The sides were something you buy from the refrigerator section at the grocery store and warm up in the microwave as noted by the sweet potato casserole being so dried out you could choke, the creamed spinach being stringy, the potatoes being HARD (I’ve snuck apiece of uncooked tater here and there when my mother has been preparing mashed potatoes, but a plate full of uncooked raw potatoes swimming in whatever that was is not appetizing and almost felt like a punishment.), and finally the macaroni and cheese was dry and overcooked (You could have added some cheese sauce for it to swim in too so we could have got it down.). If I was asking for a meal like this at a place besides a restaurant, I could understand the lack of experience and aimless meal, but this is a restaurant which would cause me to believe that you should be specialized in preparing food as that is what you are there doing unless there is a job role confusion and if so I would talk to someone about that.

And the biggest shoutout is to TAYLOR who we heard on TWO occasions giving a long spill about how he and his team members are getting bonuses for 5 ⭐️ reviews on Google and that he desperately needs to save money to buy a ring for his girlfriend which is what he is using his “bonus” money on. Well as I listened I mentioned to my husband that the last several ‘most recent’ reviews for this establishment talk about Taylor and his service; so therefore, the reviews that have been listed as 5 ⭐️ are no way honest, accurate, or a true representation of this restaurant. Those 5 ⭐️ reviews are being solicited!