Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSullivan's Steakhouse
Baton Rouge, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sullivan's Steakhouse pours a serious cocktail program: a signature martini, a smoked old fashioned, and a barrel-aged Vieux Carré all sit at $16–$18. The whiskey list runs deep, from Four Roses Small Batch to Louis XIII Cognac. Happy hour trims cocktail and wine prices, and a Martini Room anchors private dining. Customers single out the Old Fashioned and Manhattans as highlights.
- What should I order?
- Order the Smoked Rosemary & Orange Old Fashioned, a Knob Creek Bourbon cocktail with orange bitters and charred rosemary, served in a smoking box. For something brighter, the Spicy Flamed Margarita brings chipotle salt and a flaming lime cup. Both are priced at $18 and $16 respectively.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive selection, while cocktail drinkers can explore signature martinis and crafted old fashioneds. The Martini Room and happy hour specials suit groups celebrating or conducting business.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $5 off select martinis and craft cocktails, plus $8 select wines, making it a sensible time to sample several drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16 each, with crafted old fashioneds from $17 to $23. Happy hour reduces select cocktails by $5 and wines to $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list pairs showmanship with technique: a smoked rosemary old fashioned presented in a smoking box, a flaming margarita, and a house-aged Vieux Carré. The whiskey program spans global categories, from Kentucky bourbons to Speyside scotch and premium cognac.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, featuring signature martinis, craft cocktails, and crafted old fashioneds. Named options include The Knockout, Smoked Rosemary & Orange Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Barrel-Aged Vieux Carré, and Spicy Flamed Margarita. Happy hour discounts select pours. Customers specifically praise the Old Fashioned and Manhattans.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple signature cocktails with clear recipes, including a smoked old fashioned and a flaming margarita.
- — Happy hour discounts on cocktails increase accessibility.; Customer accounts highlight the Old Fashioned's smoky presentation and the Manhattan's quality.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Rosemary & Orange Old Fashioned: Knob Creek Bourbon, orange bitters, charred rosemary, served in a smoking box.
- — Barrel-Aged Vieux Carré: house-aged Bulleit Rye, Remy Martin VSOP, Carpano Antica, and bitters.
- — The Knockout: Smirnoff Orange Vodka infused with fresh golden pineapple.
Pricing: $16 each, $17-$23 for crafted old fashioneds; happy hour $5 off select martinis and craft cocktails.
Wine
Wine offerings are tied to happy hour specials at $8 for select red, white, and sparkling pours, plus a Wine Locker Membership program providing discounts on bottles and cases. Specific wine selections are not detailed, but the program supports value and membership benefits.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour offers $8 select red, white, and sparkling wines.
- — Wine Locker Membership provides discounts on bottles and cases.
Standout selections
- — Happy hour offers $8 select red, white, and sparkling wines.
Pricing: Happy hour select wines $8; Wine Locker Membership discounts on bottles and cases.
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic category is minimal, with one zero-proof cocktail: Pink Gin Fizz. Made with Lyre's Zero Proof London Dry Gin, orange juice, blood orange syrup, and Fever-Tree elderflower, it provides a spirit-free option at the same price as standard cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a zero-proof cocktail with a thoughtful recipe.
Standout selections
- — Pink Gin Fizz: Lyre's Zero Proof London Dry Gin, fresh orange juice, blood orange syrup, Fever-Tree elderflower.
Pricing: $16
Spirits
The Whiskey & Bourbon menu spans a wide range: bourbons, American whiskeys, scotch, Irish whiskey, and brandy/cognac. Named selections include Four Roses Small Batch, Angel's Envy, Macallan 18 Year, and Louis XIII Cognac, indicating depth and premium reach.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection across multiple spirit categories.; Includes premium bottles like Macallan 18 Year and Louis XIII Cognac.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 18 Year (Scotch, Speyside); Louis XIII Cognac (Premium)
- — Four Roses Small Batch (Bourbon); Angel's Envy (Bourbon)
How it sits with the food
Steakhouse fare typically pairs with bold cocktails and whiskey; the Smoked Rosemary & Orange Old Fashioned's smoky notes could complement grilled meats, while the Spicy Flamed Margarita's heat might stand up to spicy dishes.
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