Sullivan's Steakhouse

In Palm Desert, the useful question is whether the occasion calls for a classic American steakhouse and seafood meal at a known price point. Sullivan's Steakhouse is a sensible pick when diners want recognizable steakhouse staples, seafood options, smart-casual dress, hours that run from 11 AM to 10 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday extended to 11 PM.

The strongest reason to choose this restaurant is the direct steakhouse-and-seafood focus. Signature dishes include filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, pan-seared Chilean sea bass, Beef Wellington, shrimp and lobster bisque. That matters for mixed appetites: beef-focused diners are covered, seafood is represented, the menu direction is familiar enough for a meal where nobody wants to decode the concept before ordering.

Book it when a classic steakhouse format fits the occasion

Sullivan's Steakhouse is best understood as a classic American steakhouse and seafood option in Palm Desert. The price point is $75 per person, which places it in special-occasion territory rather than casual weeknight dining. It is a better fit for guests who want filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, Chilean sea bass, Beef Wellington, or a steakhouse-style bisque than for diners seeking a different dining format.

The known practical details are simple: smart casual dress, Palm Desert location, daily hours beginning at 11 AM. Monday through Thursday and Sunday, hours are 11 AM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday, hours are 11 AM to 11 PM. Those hours give planners a wide dining window without relying on claims about specific services or room formats.

The details cover the cuisine, price, hours, dress code, signature dishes, one confirmed recognition: a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2026. They do not verify private-room details, live entertainment, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, seat counts, chef information, or a specific service style. Plan around what is confirmed: a classic steakhouse and seafood meal in Palm Desert.

The menu is familiar by design, with steak and seafood at the center

The food proposition is not about surprise. It is about recognizable steakhouse ordering, with signatures that cover both beef and seafood. Filet mignon and bone-in ribeye anchor the steak side; pan-seared Chilean sea bass gives seafood-focused diners a named option; Beef Wellington and shrimp and lobster bisque add classic steakhouse richness.

For value, the smarter move is to think by occasion. At $75 per person, Sullivan's Steakhouse makes the most sense when the meal benefits from a classic steakhouse format and familiar dishes. The confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026 is a third-party recognition attached to the venue, but that should not be stretched into claims about the size, structure, or specifics of the beverage program.

If your priority is a highly specific format or a lower-cost casual meal, choose another dining option in Palm Desert. If the goal is a smart-casual steakhouse and seafood meal with recognizable signatures, Sullivan's is an easy venue to understand before you go.

Who should choose it, who should skip it

Choose Sullivan's Steakhouse for a classic American steakhouse and seafood meal in Palm Desert, especially when the table wants familiar dishes such as filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, pan-seared Chilean sea bass, Beef Wellington, or shrimp and lobster bisque. It is also a practical pick when smart-casual dress, published daily hours, a $75-per-person price point match the plan.