Sullivan's Steakhouse
NapervilleFood Editor
Local team review
The tableside Caesar salad, built from scratch right in front of us — anchovy pounded into garlic, egg yolk emulsified, Parmigiano shaved fresh — was theater that actually tasted better than the standard version. It set the tone for a meal where everything felt deliberately crafted. The bone-in ribeye's peppercorn crust and au poivre butter created a richness that bordered on excessive in the best possible way. When the jazz trio starts playing on a Saturday evening and the mahogany bar is glowing, this downtown corner feels like it belongs in a much bigger city.
About the Restaurant
Sullivan's occupies the kind of corner every downtown wishes it had: white tablecloths, a mahogany bar that hums with live jazz on weekends, and a wine list deep enough to get lost in. The kitchen runs on USDA Prime beef and does it justice: thick-cut bone-in ribeyes with a char that crackles, lobster tails that arrive still sizzling. This is where Naperville closes deals and celebrates milestones, and the staff treats both occasions with equal polish.
Insider Tip
Request a booth in the back dining room for the most intimate experience, and don't skip the tableside Caesar.
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Details
244 S Main St, Downtown
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A business dinner that seals the deal
Celebrating a milestone with someone who loves a great steak
A Friday night out with live jazz and a Manhattan
Amenities
What this restaurant offers
Dine-In
Takeout
Full Bar
Catering
Private Dining
Reservations: Recommended
Menu Highlights
Signature dishes worth trying
Bone-In Ribeye
22oz USDA Prime with a deep peppercorn crust, served with au poivre butter.
Lobster Tail
Cold-water tail broiled in drawn butter, paired with lemon and asparagus.
Tableside Caesar Salad
Built from scratch at your table with anchovy, garlic, and shaved Parmigiano.
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
Five jumbo shrimp served chilled with house-made cocktail sauce and fresh horseradish.
Filet Mignon
10oz center-cut tenderloin, butter-basted and impossibly tender.
New York Cheesecake
Dense, creamy, and topped with seasonal berry compote.
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