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Sullivans steak house

3 posts · Mar 11, 1998 to Mar 18, 1998

JacIlluminati OnlineMar 11, 1998
BARRY wrote:
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> Does anyone know anything 'bout a steak house called Sullivans, I think
> it's on 3rd/4th street.......????
> thanks
Yeah, I can tell you something... it's mediocre food, bad service, and high prices. I would not consider it for dinner with a date or for a "nice" evening out. It's surprising that in a town like Austin, with all the great places to eat, that Sullivans managed to remain open past the first month.
AnonymousDeja News - The Leader in Internet DiscussionMar 12, 1998
  BARRY wrote:
>
> Does anyone know anything 'bout a steak house called Sullivans, I think
> it's on 3rd/4th street.......????
> thanks
>

Barry,
Sullivans is meant to be in the tradition of the old 1920's chicago steakhouses. It's all dark paneling, old money, and huge, thick steaks that are bigger than the plates. Sullivan's only serves traditional sides like creamed spinach and iceberg lettuce salads. Whether or not one thinks the food is favorable depends on what one likes to eat. It's the kind of place I would go about once a year as an indulgence -- heavy beef laden meals aren't my usual thing. It's expensive, but you're paying for atmosphere. If I were taken there on a date, I would be impressed.

-KMG

p.s. Ringside, Sullivan's bar next door, is a lovely way to start the meal.
Lynn R.Onramp Access, Inc. 512-322-9200Mar 18, 1998
Jac wrote:
>
> BARRY wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone know anything 'bout a steak house called Sullivans, I think
> > it's on 3rd/4th street.......????
> > thanks
> Yeah, I can tell you something... it's mediocre food, bad service, and
> high prices. I would not consider it for dinner with a date or for a
> "nice" evening out. It's surprising that in a town like Austin, with all
> the great places to eat, that Sullivans managed to remain open past the
> first month.

Yeah, but a good buzz goes a long way in keeping some places popular for longer than they truly deserve.  I enjoyed Sullivan's when I went there for my b-day.  The crab cakes were very tasty, the filet mignon perfect, the creme brulee dreamy.  The green beans were too crisp (read: raw) for my taste.  The potatoes au gratin were delicious but greasy.  I was happy that the meat was not as greasy as Ruth's Chris.

Lynn
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