Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm Desert reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Deborah VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The space is nice however the service was very chaotic. We weren’t given a wine list until we asked for it after we had ordered the food. The wine did not arrive until we had finished our first course. One of our first courses arrived at least 10 minutes after the other two.And so the evening went. I don’t know if it was a problem in the kitchen or a problem with our waiter, but there was a problem . Probably both…
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Palm Springs19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We never eat in the dining room.., always at the bar… it was a lovely experience but unfortunately my food came out cold on a cold plate…it was corrected immediately and all ended well.., our server was excellent and caring and so were the managers… it’s a great spot but we like the bar with the music and lively atmosphere
   

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   Sue VIP

   Minneapolis13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service. Food good. Live music was back. Love that
   

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   Trish VIP

   Vancouver6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent and our server, Martin was very attentive.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   There was a mistake in service but the Sullivan’s team handled it well. They give a good faith effort and it’s a beautiful place, whilst the food was satisfactory plus. Great menu, too.
   

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   phyllis

   Minneapolis59 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a disappointing meal. Service was good. One steak was ok, two were charred so deeply, difficult to cut. Asked for a sharper knife, still difficult to cut. Both were very dry, barely edible. Salmon was dry and over-cooked. Bread and potato dishes were good. We chose Sullivan’s because it is listed as the best steak place in PD. We were entertaining son/daughter in law…embarrassed that the meal was so poorly prepared. This must not be your standard, but for us it was a waste of money and time. Sorry to leave a poor report, but hope it helps.
   

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   Larry

   Palm Springs2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food when we got it was okay, but the service was very slow and our server was not very attentive nor very friendly . Our server’s attitude and demeanour was actually quite abrupt. 
   

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   JoEllen

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We chose Tuesday Evening for special menu for $99 for two. Choice of appetizers to share, entree for each of us, side dish to share & desert to share. For entrees our choice was the 14 oz Ribeye & the Shrimp stuffed with crab. Our side dish was garlic mashed potatoes & our dessert was key lime pie. Everything was delicious. Our service was prompt & cordial. We had a wonderful time at Sullivan’s with Melanie as our waitress.
   

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   Brian VIP

   Portland3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Save the disappointment and go to Ruth’s Chris. Service was terrible. Felt like we were intentionally ignored. Food took forever to come and our Steak was barely warm and the outside edges burned. Baked potato also barely warm. They forgot our Brussel sprouts but when they did come were terrible. No bread was even offered to us. This is a steak house ?? Not even close. We have never had a bad experience at Ruth’s Chris and the prices frankly are the same. Won’t go back and certainly would not recommend it to anyone.
   

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    Wendi VIP

    Orange County10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Greeted by young women who didn't seem interested that we had a reservation and told us to seat ourselves. Waitress was young and seemed inexperienced despite her lovely personality. Had to run to the kitchen twice to ask questions. Food was okay. Fish was overcooked as well as the steak. Sides were great. Anniversary complimentary cheesecake was super dry and crumbly. Not the most memorable meal for an anniversary. We've dined here many times over the years. Probably won't again. Too many other places to try in the desert.
    

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