HO2007 - Sullivans Steakhouse

Sullivan's nightlife sizzles.

By David J. LeMaster
Photography by Jim Caldwell

A GuestLife Houston Great Restaurant

Seen Right: The stylish dining room

Sullivan's Steakhouse is named after the extraordinary 19th century bare-knuckle boxer John L. Sullivan, who won a 75-round, two-hour fight and was called "the best of the best." The restaurant lives up to its name.

Located on Westheimer Street near the Galleria (just look for the friendly martini sign), Sullivan's specializes in steak, but proudly serves a range of other dishes. Favorites include fresh seafood and live Maine lobster, with a prime rib special on Sundays and an "All You Can Eat" stone crab claw feast on Mondays. The menu tempts discriminating palates with creative renditions of rib eye and filet mignon. Upon ordering, diners immediately plan return visits to sample Chilean sea bass-Hong Kong style, crab-stuffed shrimp, and other delicacies. The lunch menu unblushingly promises "the best burger in town."

I started my dining adventure at Sullivan's pleased with hot, homemade bread and an iceberg wedge with Sullivan's signature blue cheese dressing and diced tomatoes. I ordered the small New York strip and was delighted with a more than generous portion of meat seasoned to perfection and cooked exactly to my specifications. My choices for sides included creamed spinach, au gratin potatoes, and onion rings, but I opted for the asparagus with hollandaise.

Sullivan's recently received a well-deserved Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for its array of wines. Mixed drinks include martinis such as the Iced Tini (a citrus blend drink) and the Knockout (with fresh pineapple). Ready to go yet? Your evening has barely begun! In addition to the restaurant, Sullivan's nightlife sizzles. This swanky evening hot spot offers a lively piano bar that stays open through the night and its famous "Ringside" Bar with local bands Wednesday through Saturday nights into the wee hours. If you are looking for the place to be seen and make connections, look no farther. And in case that's not enough, Sullivan's even has choice cigars on the menu and a smoking room to enjoy that pleasure. The signature dessert — soufflé — outdid even the steaks. This little piece of heaven is made to order, so give it time. You won't regret it.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

Oysters Rockefeller

Escargot

Chilled Seafood Sampler

Business Lunch

Salad
Iceberg with blue cheese, Caesar or mixed greens with raspberry vinaigrette

Entrée
Petite Filet Mignon, Salmon Fillet with Beurre Blanc or Broiled Chicken Breast

Side Dish
Fresh Sautéed Vegetables or Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Dinner Menu

Bone-in "Cowboy" Rib Eye
Sliced Filet with Gorgonzola Garlic Butter

Jumbo Scallops with Spicy Thai Sauce

Desserts

Most are served for two

Soufflé
Chocolate, raspberry, Grand Marnier or lemon

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Above: Clockwise from upper left: Oysters Rockefeller, Chilled Seafood Sampler, Iceberg Wedge Salad, Live Maine Lobster, Asparagus, and Bone-in Cowboy Sirloin.

Sullivan's Steakhouse
Monday through Sunday 5:30-11 p.m.;
the lounge is open daily from 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

4608 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77027
(713) 961-0333
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