Elite Event at Sullivan’s Steakhouse

What can I say the service was spot on! who does not love an informed staff that is there for you but not too there, if you catch my drift. The Philly cheese steak egg roll and the flat bread pizza were my stars right out of the gate, both packed with flavor and left me wanting more. The main course of the filet and the salmon were tasty and done perfectly. I loved the Key Lime Pie tart.
All around a very good time!

What a wonderful night! The restaurant was beautiful, the staff was fabulous, and the food was amazing! The event went flawlessly, thanks to the ever awesome Bella and the event coordinator at Sullivan’s. Those ladies know how to throw a shindig!
The menu was varied and beyond delicious! The wait staff was friendly, attentive, and took the time to tell us about each different food.
It was really fun to get to meet other Unilocalers in town! I probably met some people who’s reviews lead me to some great food! I meet some really cool ladies before, during drinks and appitizers, and during dinner. What a great idea to have us randomly assigned a table so we have to interact with new people!
And I totally used my Unilocal headphones on the plane last weekend… Everyone around me was jealous! Haha. It’s always a good day to be a Unilocaler!

This was a spectacularly cool first Elite event to take part of and I was very impressed with the food, hospitality, and graciousness of everyone I got to meet.
Thank you, thank you to Bella and Ayla (the hospitality events coordinator at Sullivan’s Steakhouse) for putting together a seamlessly wonderful event for the Elite Unilocalers.
I was floored that we not only got to sample some of Sullivan’s appetizers, but we also got to sample a specialty cocktail as well as a full dinner and dessert. Everything was excellent.
The Calamari were my favorite of the appetizers offered, but I am a huge seafood fan and this was not overbreaded and cooked well. It had a sweet and spicy sauce which I thought tasted great. I didn’t try the philly cheese rolls that everyone was raving about-​not a beef eater-​but my husband liked them best of the offered appetizers. I did try the flatbread (took off the beef) and I loved the Gorgonzola and how it mixed with the caramelized onions. The tater tots were done very well as well.
The Knockout cocktail is great. I can see that becoming very dangerous for people as it is refreshing without being too sweet.
Dinner consisted of a delicate salmon with a burre Blanc sauce, petite filet mignon, horseradish mashed potatoes and green beens. I loved the salmon. It is definitely something that I would go back for. My filet actually was eaten by the very cool Dawn at my table! I was excited to meet some very awesome people and catch up with an old Classmate :)
Dessert was yummy! I loved the key lime tart. The lime curd was really bright and vibrant.
Thank you, Bella, for putting together a wonderful evening. It was a wonderful night and I so enjoyed being able to be a part of it!

Wonderful service! That’s my first impression of Sullivan’s after our Elite dinner there. We were there on a Wednesday evening and the whole place was packed yet they managed to provide exceptionally attentive service through out the evening. We were treated to an evening of appetizers, dinner and dessert with drink pairings. The food was plentiful and served promptly. I was particularly impressed how they were able to ensure everyone received each of the passed appetizers and the (delicious) knockout martini during the cocktail hour which featured some of their new happy hour menu items. The favorite two for our table seemed to be the cheese steak egg rolls and the pizza but everything was tasty. I may have snagged an extra martini as well. So refreshing and fruity without being overly sweet.
For dinner we were seated at tables with our +1s and two other Elites. It was nice to meet people you may have not had a chance to interact with yet. There seem to be a lot of new Elites in Tucson this year! I really enjoyed the steak (with peppercorn sauce) and the horseradish mashed potatoes. I think we’ll be coming back just for the mashed potatoes soon. The salmon was also really well cooked but a little less interesting than the steak. My only complaint about the entrée was they didn’t cut the stems of the green beans but that might just be my personal preference.
It was nice not to have to pick between the dessert options! Each of us was brought a mini cheesecake and key lime tart along with a glass of champagne. I loved the key lime tart!
We will happily come back to Sullivan’s again. Thanks to Bella for putting this together and putting this restaurant and their new offerings on our radar. Thank you to Sullivan’s for the delicious food and libations with such stellar service. See you again soon!

This was my elite event and it was awesome! Meet a couple of «experienced» elites and had some great food. The service at the event was fantastic, one of the server quickly figured out that my girlfriend was a vegetarian, then she communicates to the event planner proactively and they made special vegetarian dishes for her. Super thoughtful and talking about great service! The flatbread was my favorite appetizer and the salmon was done very well! I don’t remember what kind of champagne they served with deserts, but it was great.

It is such a treat to be an Elite, because of the amazing, amazing events. Last night we sampled the menu at Sullivan’s Steakhouse on the patio. Balmy weather, great food and service, good company. You couldn’t ask for more.
First came the savory appetizers — Philly Cheese Egg Rolls took top spot, but the cheesy Flatbread Pizza was a very close second. The sweet, super-​smooth pineapple-​infused vodka martini was the perfect accompaniment. A Knockout. Thankfully, not in the literal sense. ;-)
For dinner, Bella placed us at tables of 4 — perfect for getting to know other Elites better. Once our dinner plates arrived, however: Total Silence (except for the few stifled groans of delight and approval).
The tender Filet Mignon, basted in Bourbon Peppercorn sauce, and the Salmon, with Buerre Blanc, were melt-​in-​your-​mouth perfection. A small pocket of Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and crisp (just the way I love them) green beans were the ideal pairing.
Dessert was a duo of perfect bites — one a fresh, slightly tart key lime pie, the other creamy cheesecake, both in a yummy graham cracker crust. An elegant flute of champagne to finish… classy.
From the smiling servers to the free valet parking, I felt welcome, relaxed, well-​fed (but not stuffed). I left a huge fan of this elegant Tucson treasure. Not just of the food, but of the total experience. Thank you, Sullivan’s and a big thanks to Bella for orchestrating everything with your usual flair!

Filet mignon that melted in your mouth! Melted in your mouth! Cooked to perfection.
THAT, my friends, was the highlight of the evening for me. Well, that and the great company at our table.
I love the QR check-​in that Bella uses now and also the pre-​made name badges on lanyards. It was great having it out on the patio as well. This is why we live in Tucson!
The appetizers were dynamite. I didn’t get to try the calmari, though! :(That was the one I really wanted to taste. But the Philly Cheese Egg Rolls and the Flatbread Pizza were tasty. I was amazed that the blue cheese on the pizza was so subtle. I also enjoyed the Loaded Potato Tots. They were huge, two to three times larger than a conventional tater tot. And it was crispy on the outside and filled with gooey yumminess on the inside.
The meal. Oh, the meal. The aforementioned heavenly serving of beef was cooked medium rare. I never eat beef medium rare. But wow, this was delectable. Perfect. Wonderful flavor and buttery texture. I could stand on its own without the sauce. The sauce complemented the beef.
The salmon was also good. Slightly overcooked. But I will chalk that up to having to have to have so many servings ready to serve at the same time. Fish is difficult to get out to a mass party cooked just right. It was still good.
I loved the horseradish mashed potatoes. Just as good or better than garlic mashed potatoes. The green beans were fried crisp and I really enjoyed them, though a few of my green beans were a bit fibrous.
For desert, the key lime tart in graham cracker crust was tops. Excellent key lime flavor and sweetness. The cheesecake was good, too, though I think for the thickness of the graham cracker crust, there needed to be more cheesecake.
The service was excellent, tending to our every need. And way to go, new Executive Chef! Bella, you did it again. You’re awesome!
Mmm, mmm, mmm. What a highly satisfying evening.

Oh Unilocal,you’re so fine. You’re so fine, you blow my mind.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the Tucson Unilocal community not only for the wonderful, incredible events but for the friendships I’ve forged along the way. If you’re reading this and maybe scratching your head and saying to yourself that you just don’t get it, well come along with me on this little ride…
First off, we have an amazing community manager named Bella who is not only friendly and gorgeous but she plans ridiculously unbelievable events for us so we can experience the best of Tucson. She remembers her «minions» by name and is genuine in everything she does and says. A little sampling of last night’s experience awaits you.
We were greeted by Bella, checked in with our QR Codes and then we checked in to the event on Unilocal to get our Unilocal gift — ear buds! We picked up a little ice-​breaker game that had us asking fun questions of our fellow Unilocalers. All the while the marvelous Sullivan’s staff were constantly serving appetizers and drinks. Appetizers were Crispy Shanghai Calamari (my FAV), Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls, Steak Flatbread Pizza (delish) and Loaded Potato Tots. The drink during this round was the Knock Out — a pineapple clementine infused vodka martini served by the incomparable Ayla. **I’ve met Ayla at other events where she was representing Sullivan’s and she does a fabulous job! This little cocktail hour was our chance to mingle, meet new Unilocal Elites and catch up with old friends.
We then took our assigned seats for the main course. Sullivan’s did themselves proud here and I am most thankful. Beautiful plates were set before us that held Filet Mignon with a bourbon peppercorn sauce and a side of Gorgonzola garlic butter. But wait, that’s not all… a perfectly cooked salmon filet in a Beurre Blanc sause AND garlic horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans made the plate complete. Holy moly, we were stuffed!!! Everyone at my table opted for the red wine vs the white and the wine was delicious and generously poured. The Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon was the perfect accompaniment to this delicious dinner. A & I enjoyed our dining companions for the night — Sylvia (Elite) and her father Steve. Great people and fun to sit with.
As if we could fit anything more in to our swelling bellies, mini cheesecakes and key lime pies were delivered along with a flute of champagne. You coulda stuck a fork in me at that point because I was D.O.N.E.
If you’re still reading, tell me you are no longer scratching your head. You get it now, right? You want to be Elite too, right? Well here’s a little secret… you CAN!!! Get to writing, participate in the talk boards a little, hit your Useful, Funny, Cool buttons and throw out a compliment here and there. But mostly, write some thoughtful and honest reviews that will help out anyone visiting the Unilocal site. You CAN have as much fun as I do.

What an awesome event! From the Cheesesteak Eggrolls (which I thought were going to be yicky but turned out to be AMAZING), to the salmon, to the key lime tart, this event was so much fun!
My mom came with me this time, and it was her first time at a Unilocal Elite event. She had the best time and we chatted about what a great evening this was the whole trip home! She was a little nervous at first, since, as she puts it, she is «not a good mingler», but my fellow Elites and their guests proved to be wonderful (of course), and we both had a relaxed, fun, delicious evening!
Way to go Bella! This event was tops! And to the new Executive Chef: Keep this up! Everything was delicious and knocked out of the park! Thank you so much to the both of you!

What a fantastic elite event! Dining outside on this beautiful night was so enjoyable! Great work by Bella! The night started with a FANtastic appetizer assortment and signature drink! Delicious! Our main meal was a sit down tasting menu of steak and salmon perfectly cooked! It has to be one of the best cooked piece of meat I have had in awhile! The green beans were very fresh (mine had a few stems still on the tips) and the mashed potato was heavenly. Of the two dessert choices, my favorite was the mini key lime pie– so refreshing and it left me wanting more. The night ended with a champaign toast and the chef welcoming us all. I’m so pleased Bella sat my boyfriend and I with Leah B and Danny B — the night catching up with sweet friends was great! Happy to also say my friend Leah won the raffle prize! go girl! The Sullivan’s experience was memorable — we will be coming back!

I had high hopes for this event and I was NOT disappointed. From the minute we walked in the door and were greeted by the ever gracious Bella we were treated so well by the Sullivan’s staff I almost felt guilty.
Servers circulated with trays of:
Knockout Martini — made with house infused pineapple vodka. It’s a Sullivan’s original and happy hour staple… easy to see why it’s a favorite.
Philly Cheese Egg Rolls — new to their happy hour menu, this East coast meets Far East fusion is something I am sure to order on my, very near, return visit.
Crispy Shanghai Calamari — the crispy calamari doused in slightly sweet sauce accented by the addition of crushed peanuts was a hit.
Steak Flatbread Pizza — a flavorful fusion of fromagge and filet on a flatbread featured hints of gorgonzola… a favorite for sure.
Loaded Potato Tots — not sure what they were loaded with, but these were crispy/​crusty on the outside and soft on the inside… kinda like me. That’s probably why I liked them.
Whew… those were just the appetizers. We were seated and served:
Filet Mignon with Bourbon Peppercorn sauce and Gorgonzola Garlic Butter. It’s a mouthful to say and even better to eat. Some did not care for the medium rare temperature of the steak. I say… give it to me!
Salmon with Beurre Blanc — this was really well cooked. I want to «grill’ the chef on how to cook salmon. Oh yeah, the beurre blanc. it’s butter, What’s not to like?
The sides of horseradish mashed potatoes and green beans were the perfect complement to these well executed classics.
The mini cheesecake and key lime tarts, served with champagne, were the absolute perfect way to finish.
Bella, again, blew it out of the box with this event. I can’t thank her enough. Many thanks also to the folks at Sullivan’s and Ayla, who checked on us several times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. With events like these, it’s no wonder I have become such a spoiled, but very lucky, Unilocaler.