Bull & Bourbon is nice elegant steakhouse located inside Sycuan Casino. The decorations, tableware, and service all let you know that this is a fine-dining establishment. I came in on a Sunday to try the $35 slow roast prime rib special. It comes with a 12 oz prime rib, roasted mushrooms, mashed potatoes, maple carmelized brussel sprouts (I don't like brussel sprouts so I let them keep those), and garlic parmesan bread balls. The service was great. The steak was cooked perfect. All of the food was really good. It was a bargain for $35. They also actually give you a sharp knife that can cut a steak unlike some steak restaurants. I will definitely be going back. Next time I'm trying the B&B chocolate cake that I spotted on the dessert menu. read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - Prime Rib Special - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I really loved the name, the ambience and atmosphere it was elegant and beautiful Service was all top notch!!! Food- ooh man I hate this because it wasn't really that good. TBH I do go to steakhouses so maybe my definition of a good steak is different but honestly it wasn't that great Appetizers- we started with bacon wrapped shrimp... bacon was so overly cooked it just came off like bacon bits- it completely overpowered the shrimp and sauce So strike 1 Salads- we ordered one house and Caesar You can't really mess this up Ball Dinner Filet 10 oz Delmonico style Asparagus side Baked potato side But Steak was flavorless Good color, good sear and Good quality but no flavor at all- really sad! Then my dish their Sea-bass special and well it was really short of special! It was just soaked in oil Now keep in mind a good rich olive oil is delightful this wasn't this! It was overly soaked and saturated in it, and no flavor at all! I ate one bite of the fish and it was over! Strike 2 no dessert this time- and not because of me! They had limited options so I ended up going upstairs and getting ice cream. Strike 3 So uhhhh well -unless they say it was an off night and to come back for free.... I would not pay to eat at this steakhouse again! It was mediocre However the ambiance, vibe, and their service was spectacular! Too bad it can't be both huh? read more

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It's always great experience at Bull & Bourbon. We usually ordered the steak & lobster dish but this night we ordered shrimp scampi, salad & steak. All meals were great. Our waitress was great! She took our order & was patient as we decided on drink & meals. Thank you Bull & Bourbon read more

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This review is for the happy hour at Bull and bourbon. Highly satisfied with the menu they have for happy hour here at bull and bourbon steakhouse. While staying here at the hotel, I found this ad for the happy hour one walking around the casino. It was on a Sunday, so we were very happy that there was a happy hour even available. The prices in the menu are absolutely fantastic. They have $10 specialty cocktails, like old-fashioned, Mojito, and more. Even though there was just one Crabb cake for the happy hour it was so good the sliders or even bigger than expected. The top it off the oyster was so delicious Can't wait to come back here again and order steak. read more

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Early Father's Day dinner. Our server Cynthia was simply awesome. Frequently checked on us. Best lamb chops I'd ever had. We were sat close to the music, enjoyed it . read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - Lamb CHESTNUT GLAZED LAMBCHOPS - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

I recently dined at Bull & Bourbon and had a really great experience overall. I started with the bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer, which was absolutely delicious -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the Delmonico ribeye cooked medium well with a side of potato soup. The steak was cooked just right, though I do think it could have used a little more salt to really bring out the flavor. I also tried a drink called "Friends with Benefits," and it did not disappoint. My server, Israel, provided excellent service. Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience. Great food, great service, and a nice atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Right upon arrival as we walked through the door of the "Bull and Bourbon Steakhouse" we we're greeted and welcomed to the bar. Just a classic vibe, with jazzy music playing in the background, and pleasant people all around us. Not making time to find fault, because all restaurants are competing for attention. As a firstimer at "Bull and Bourbon Steakhouse " , I want to complement our waiter Tony and waitress Tommie for doing the best job that they could...Thank you for your attentiveness. Recommendation: Please try the Banana foster tableside when you come to "Bull and Bourbon Steakhouse". read more

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This restaurant is located in the Sycuan Casino. A bit off the main casino floor, it is on the lower level. Very nice location within the casino and it felt like a hidden gem. There are other restaurants within the space but we decided to make a reservation here before our show. We were one of the first customers as soon as they opened for dinner so it was a tad empty and it felt a bit lonely. Nevertheless, as time went on, it started to fill up and for good reason. Service was really nice and personable. They offer aged steaks and seafood. Prices are average, nothing too exorbitant. Nice presentation and flavor. That night, they had live music in the front area of the restaurant. The singer was very good and played cover versions of popular and groovy songs. I really didn't want to leave because of the singer, he was THAT good! Overall, this place was worth the 3 hour drive and we hope to be back again to try other menu items. read more

Tried to get a table here on Saturday for my sisters birthday dinner. We had just come from the pool with a party of 7. The place was completely empty and the hostess looked at me and said "we don't have a table for you, try the restaurant upstairs, also, no swimsuits allowed." We were all fully clothed by the way. If they didn't have any tables available I would understand but to be rude about it and judge the way I look was upsetting. Maybe put a sign out that says no pool guests or something. Anyways, the karma lounge upstairs took us without question and they were much busier. Our sweet server there got a 40% tip from our table for being so nice, Don't go to the steakhouse. read more

We celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary with dinner at Bull & Bourbon during our two-night stay at The Sycuan Casino Resort. Dinner was great, service from Cynthia was outstanding (see below), but... Our only disappointment was that no mention was made of our anniversary. No fancy message written in chocolate sauce on the cake plate or anything. This despite me checking the appropriate box in the Open Table app when making the res. Also, I made mention of it to the manager of Bull & Bourbon in a subsequent follow-up phone call. I really thought that Becky would have loved something like that. 10 years is a pretty big milestone. We booked a 5:30 reservation for seating at the bar through. We walked in and were immediately greeted and were told we could choose any seats at the bar. We sat and were greeted by our lovely bartender Cynthia. She was really friendly and a really fun bartender. We ordered drinks, a spicy margarita for Becky and a pint of Modelo for me. Becky said that Cynthia made an excellent spicy marg. For dinner we each chose the Thursday Surf & Turf three-course special. ($55) Soup or salad, steak and lobster, and chocolate cake for dessert. I ordered the soup and my steak rare. Bex had salad and medium steak. Bread service was first. Fresh, hot bread with butter and their signature Bourbon Butter. The bourbon butter is to die for! Shortly thereafter the soup and salad arrived. Fresh crisp salad with a great house made dressing. The Bull & Bourbon potato soup remains my all-time favorite. It is more cheesy potato puree topped with bacon than soup. Next were our entrees. Two petite filets cooked perfectly to our requested temps alongside small lobster tails, some roasted baby carrots and mashed potatoes. Drawn butter was on the side. For $55, this meal is a steal. Not a huge steak, nor a giant Maine lobster, but still, plenty of food and expertly cooked. Last was the cake. They were small cylinders of layered chocolate cake. Neither of us eat many sweets, but we did sample one at the table and took one to go. It was very good. Very rich and chocolaty. Great dinner, great service. A small acknowledgement would have been a nice gesture. Had to knock down a star. read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

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We had an amazing dinner at Bull & Burbon Steakhouse. The ambiance is very nice and the menu has options of Steak, chicken or seafood. There is also a happy hour which we did on a prior visit and the sliders were delicious. The drink menu has several options and they have custom cocktails. Our server Carlos was very attentive and recommended several different items for food and drink. read more

We have been here twice. This was the 3rd time. Made reservations to be safe. It was our anniversary weekend. We waited a few minutes for our table which was in the front area by the bar. There was a guitarist playing music which was perfect. Emily was our waitress and bartender. She made our drinks just right(smokey old fashion and coconut margarita with hibiscus salt on rim). From the bacon wrapped shrimp to the surf and turf.. everything was tasty and well prepared. read more

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My friend took me here for their $55 Surf& Turf special that is available on Wed and Thurs nights. It was a three course meal for $55. First course was a choice of soup or salad. The main course was with a small steak, large lobster tail, mashed potatoes, and grilled carrots. The third course was a delicious chocolate cake. They opened at 5pm and there were people already in line at that time. We sat at the bar this time so no reservations were needed. The two bartenders were busy making drinks non-stop the whole two hours we were there. Service was great and we were entertained at the same time. Will definitely come back again and sit at the bar. read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Perfect steakhouse dinner spot in the casino, excellent for celebrations (saw 3 birthdays), and not to mention their great specials! It's located down the escalator from the main casino floor next to the pool and has a classy but old school steakhouse feel with deep mahogany and mood lighting. There's a nice bar in the front and seating in the back with an open kitchen, in which we had a nice view of. The wait staff here are amazing, ensuring our water was always full, with prompt and friendly service. I mentioned the specials which are prime rib Sundays and the summer special of $55 3-course steak and lobster (wed and thurs). Definitely couldn't pass this up so came on a Wednesday to get me some steak & lobster! My first course of salad with vinaigrette was actually very good especially since I'm not a huge salad person. The second course was the New York steak and lobster tail. The steak was done to just to my liking, however thought the lobster was slightly overcooked. The sides of mashed potatoes and carrots went well with the meal. The last course was the layered chocolate cake - amazing, so moist and had a little crunch. I must also mention the drinks here. A great variety of you guessed it, bourbon m, as well as other spirits, beer, wine and cocktails. This occasion I selected the Marine Layer with coconut cream and mezcal and the Oaxaca old fashioned with mole reductions. Conclusions - amazing. Aptly named and the flavors blended so well and no wonder the bar was crowded. I really enjoyed my dinner experience and will definitely come back, or maybe just for more cocktails. read more

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CASINO STEAK (HOUSE) (4 stars) ... YOU SURPRISED ME! - FOOD: delicious - SERVICE: good - PRICE: average but if you are a casino club member you get 10% off - AMBIANCE: intimate, small, dim, live music When you barely go out but when you do you have to go shell out. I honestly haven't been to a casino with bad food... and Sycuan Casino didn't just have bar food - they have quality restaurants too. It was "bad bingo" and "casino" night and had to kill time before everyone arrived to the casino and what better way to than to eat steak before the evening ahead. The restaurant was a lot smaller than anticipated, the vibe was chill - not very packed, dim lighting, and there was a musician playing live music! COMPLIMENTARY BREAD & BUTTER - free carbs, say less! The bread was fresh and chewy. The butter had a sweet taste, an over-dabble of honey flavor. I prefer my butter to basic plain butter and the sweetness was throwing me off. It wasn't bad but it's not something I'd crave. FILET MIGNON ($49) - petite 8oz from Creekstone Farms. You can never go wrong with a filet mignon! I had it medium-well and it was still tender. You can taste the quality of the meat. It came with a half of a roasted garlic. Was this decoration? Was this for spreading? Was I to eat it? I ended up picking at it and it was tasty. Tasted better when spread on bread. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SALAD - the meal was served with a side salad or soup. It was a refreshing and beautiful salad with some mix greens but the arugula was bold in the mix. The dressing perfectly coated the salad. OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC ($15/glass) - yes red wine pairs better with steak. But I really enjoy a good dry white wine with any meal. They didn't have any whites from France and I settled with a recommended one that was dry. It was dry, crisp, and some light fruity notes. Easy to take and gave me a light buzz. HIGHLY RECOMMEND I'd def be back! Until the next review... read more

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We went here for our anniversary and I had told them that when I made the reservation. It was never acknowledged. We ordered our drinks which took a good 20 minutes to get and they were pretty simple - a Vodka tonic with lime tall and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The restaurant was not busy. My wife ordered the 8 oz filet medium and a small house salad came with. I ordered the surf and turf which includes the 1 lb lobster tail and an 8 oz filet medium as well and a Caesar salad. We also ordered the twice baked potato. Our salads came out and my Caesar was the same as we make at home and although good not up to other steakhouses we've been to. My wife said she had brown lettuce and the lettuce wasn't cold and crisp - disappointing. When our meals came out my wife's steak was medium well and mine was rare not what we ordered. The twice baked potato was not hot actually barely warm. The 1 lb lobster tail was good but I prefer steamed over grilled. On top of all that we've never been to a steakhouse with such dull knives. I could barely cut my filet. We splurged for the bananas fosters and were disappointed. Nothing table side hardly any bananas or ice cream but allot of thick sliced banana bread. We didn't remotely finish it. Never seen one done that way and hope to never see it again. The service by the support wait staff was very good but our waiter had no personality and didn't really check on us but once. He also did something my wife noticed when he took her empty wine glass and went over and said something to one of the other employees and sniffed her glass and had the other guy sniff it and they both cracked up. She wanted to ask him what that was all about but I told her to let it go. Getting to the restaurant from the parking structure takes a forced march through the casino down multiple levels and not a pleasant walk. Spending over $300 including tip was very disappointing for sure. Needless to say we won't be returning. Oh yeah - the music in the restaurant is extremely loud also. read more

Welp, all the yelp foodies let me down on this one. Given it was a steak house and it had 4 stars. I figured it was gonna be good. Started off with the crab cakes. These tasted frozen, not fresh. And the sauce was lacking. I've have other crab cakes where I fight the wife for the last bite. This trip was solo and I was looking at the second crab cake like "should I leave it or force it down?" 3 stars and that's being generous I decided to go for the $116 steak and lobster. Lobster was HUGE but not fresh. Maybe Australian Rock Lobster? It didn't say and it was a bit chewy and tough. I did show up an hour before closing so maybe that's why it sucked but that's not an excuse. The melted butter tasted like fake butter. I might as well have dipped it in Mobile 1 10w-30. Lobster gets a 1.5 star The steak was decent, but like Chilis Bar & Grill Decent. I would have taken a steak from Cheesecake Factory over this one. 3 stars just because it was paired with a lobster that set the bar so low. Over all my bill (I ate alone) was $147 and after tip came out to $180. This is one of the few times I feel like I got robbed. The waitress comes back and says "you want a to go box for the rest of the lobster?" And I wanted to tell her "nah, throw that shit in the trash!" But I just said "no thank you". If a customer leaves half the lobster tail and some meat behind, you gotta assume it wasn't that good. I paid for the entire thing but I was thinking "if she removes some of the stuff from my bill or offers a military discount, I'll double her tip". Well she didn't. read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - Steak & Lobster. Lobster so chewy, I didn't finish it - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

Came back to Bull & Bourbon for their iconic prime rib deal, and it was just as amazing as I remembered--so much so that I brought my family here for Mother's Day! It was such a sweet treat, and the whole experience felt special from start to finish. Daniel, our server, was phenomenal--super attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely cared for. He walked us through the cocktails, wine specials, and even gave tips on the best way to enjoy our prime ribs. Dinner ran smoothly, and every dish was delicious. Even as the restaurant got busier toward the end of our two-hour meal, our water glasses stayed full and the bread plate never empty--it's the little things that make a difference. Pro tip: Don't forget to show your Sycuan card for a discount! The prime rib deal is seriously one of the best values around. Can't wait to return for another unforgettable meal! read more

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We ate here twice in one weekend while staying at Sycuan Casino & Resort. I highly recommend sitting at the bar. Cocktails were beautifully prepared and delicious and we ate dinner at the bar on our first visit as well. The steaks were fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. The creamed spinach was insane and we actually made friends with the couple next to us just discussing how delicious it was! We also had a gorgeous beet salad, grilled mushrooms and Mac n cheese. It was all epic. I drank lovely well priced wine the on our second visit. It's great to get a fantastic red at a good price point for a restaurant. The baked potatoes are huge and wonderful too. If you find yourself at Sycuan definitely go here! The bartenders are so good with great service and the restaurant has a comfortable steak house vibe. read more

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It is "hit or miss" when it comes to the food. My husband ordered the steakhouse burger ($31). He asked for the meat to be well-done. It was red-raw. He didn't eat it. Potatoes wedges were burnt black and the insides of some those wedges had very dark spots. He doesn't want to dine there anymore. I want to try one more time. I was also disappointed myself. I ordered the Wednesday special. This time lobster was raw. Other times the lobster is overcooked and rubbery, and sometimes it is PERFECT. That's the reason I say "it's a hit-or-miss." Went there 24 Jun '26. We had a reservation. Our server checked on us only once. He never smiled, too serious. Never asked if I wanted to order more wine. No water refills. The only time he smiled was when he saw the tip. That's the only time his face lit up. Sorry, Bull & Bourbon for this somewhat negative review. I hope I won't get in trouble for writing this review. I simply feel you'all need to know. read more

Top Recommendation! If you're looking for beautiful, aged steaks and a wide selection of wines then this is the place. The boys from the base quickly noticed the open kitchen where it is spotless. Just spotless and maintained to perfection. A restaurant that shows an open kitchen has nothing to hide. The New Zealand Lamb was probably the best I've ever had. Rich is flavor, a beautiful sear, and well seasoned. The staff and management were exceptionally polite and well knowledge of the menu. If you want recommendations from the staff they know their way around the menu. read more

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Plenty of parking. Get a room out take an uber, drink responsibly . Greeted at the door, you might want to make reservations or sit at the bar if open like we did. Lovely ambiance, feels like a more fine dining vibe/ whiskey house vibe. Great service at the bar, very knowledgeable bartender. Sundays are half off select whiskey. We tried the bacon wrapped shrimp, delish, has a nice glaze on them. The lobster pasta has a nice tasty lobster tail on it and the sauce is pretty good, and the pasta was cooked perfect. The burger was thick, good quality but not my fave. The soup was good! Almost like a purée of potato with toppings. All in all a nice time. It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for! read more

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I'd never get a bad meal when I'm here. It's absolutely delicious. The service is fantastic. The atmosphere is great to drink are always so good. I consider this one of one of the best steakhouse. read more

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Christmas dinner. First time here. Located inside Sycuan casino. Parking is free but they also offer Valet. Party of 8 including one wheelchair. We Loved every single minute. We had a 3 hr dinner with the best service you've ever seen thanks to Tomi, Jeffrey, and Edwardo. Top notch. The food is 5 stars. Steak n lobster tail w different salads, mash potatos, roasted whole carrots. I ordered the shrimp cocktail. My sister's carpaggio was melt in your mouth. Our dinner special included a choc mouse cupcake. We loved everything about this place. Bring a sweater. It's tucked into a hallway inside the casino so noise was not a problem. Whatever you pay- it's worth it. This is an experience. We hope to go back. read more

Bnb steakhouse's food is really not very good and is low quality. My 4 scallops ( dinner entrée serving)were small and rubbery. Our waiter, who was very polite and graciously returned them. My risotto was lumpy and resembled oatmeal. My friend's steak was tuff and had little flavor. Another misstep is Sycuan's valet parking policy. They're happy to charge you $200 for dinner but don't offer valet parking unless you're a diamond or platinum card holder. Disappointing. read more

It's an upscale steakhouse located at the lower floor of the Sycuan Casino Resort! Regular price for a surf and turf was about $150 but if you come on a Wednesday and Thursday night they have a date night special for only $55 three course meal comes with a choice of salad or soup, 5oz steak and a lobster tail, a delicious dessert with a 50% off on wines! The restaurant is beautiful. I also love my favorite cocktail, " friends with benefits " its presentation is beautifully executed, I love the flowers and if you're a little adventurous order their old fashioned, the presentation is so cool and it's so good!!! Service is fast and if you're a high roller, expect the best VIP service! They treat you very well. I always had the best dining experience each visit! Thank you! read more

We came on a Wednesday after seeing a special on social media for $55 3 course Steak and Lobster meal. Hostess was very welcoming despite not having a reservation but she seated us immediately. Our server was friendly, funny and really help bring our evening to life. We started with drinks and bread and sweet cream. We asked for butter instead of sweet cream which they were happy to bring out to the table. The steak and lobster was delicious and a big plate! This can easily be shared between two people as it also comes with dessert. The steak is the perfect size and the lobster was a big portion. Hoping to come back and try other options in their menu. read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - $55 steak and lobster special - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

Went on a date with my husband and we both ordered the lobster and filet special. We paired it with a glass of sauvignon blanc, and a Caymus tasting that had three red wine options. The meal was beautifully prepared, and the wine pairing was perfection. The Service was excellent. I think we found a new go to date night spot. read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - Lobster tail and 8oz Grass Fed Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

Very romantic steakhouse in the Sycuan Hotel. We ordered the 3 course surf n turf meal. Free bread basket with a citrus honey butter were served once we sat down. We ordered the steak carpaccio as an appetizer. It was good. Topped with micro greens and caviar and served with sesame crackers. Honestly, I didn't care for the crackers and ended up using bread. 1st course: soup or salad The potato soup was rich and creamy. The Bacon bits complimented the flavor. Nothing too special about the salad. Main course: steak and lobster with roasted carrots. The petite steak was cooked perfectly. I love how it was chard on all sides. Simple seasonings. I'm not a huge fan of lobster. Last night reminded me why. It was super dry. Overall presentation looked great. But a bowl of butter wouldn't have helped. The roasted carrots were fine. I just wish there were different vegetables grilled with it as well. The final course: it was like a 4 layer mini cake. At each level. There were different types of filling. But what we love the most was that they included these little candy pearls throughout the cake. It gave the cake a little crunch here and there. Overall, It was a great experience. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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We decided to check out Bull&Bourbon since we received a mail advertising their Thursday & Sunday's specials. We made reservations for Thursday Feb. 20,2025. We were there 30 mins early & checked-in with the host with our reservation at 7:45pm. There were two host. One young blonde girl in her twenties and a Middle Eastern/Hispanic woman in her middle age possibly. She looked a lot older. Both host were terrible. The blonde host said, "we're early. Pls take a seat / wait at the bar and they will call us when our table is ready. We waited for quite a while. Felt like half an hour. Pass our reservation time. We were ok w/it cz we assumed they must be booked out. When they finally called us the Middle Eastern host seated us. As we walked into the dining area it was only 40 percent full. So we guess maybe they' are under staff. The host sat us in the back but in the middle which we don't care for so we ask if we could have the booth seating beside us since there were 2 opened booths. She looked at us with a blank stare & say, " sorry, those tables are for reservations. They are taken. I can't sit u there. Sorry". So we just said, ok. Next we waited a while for our waiter but there was 2 tables w/a larger party. One table party of 10/12 & the other table party of 6. We figured it's fine. Our waiter must be busy. Later came a nice waiter name Alex. He said he is the waiter assistant. He got us water & said our waiter will be w/us shortly. Approximately 10mins later our waiter came. Took our order and left. He seems like a nice guy. He then went to ck up on the two larger parties to see if they wanted anything. He seems like he was trying to work the tips since it's a bigger party. We were watching other tables as we waited and saw another couple get seated behind our table. In the middle of the back dining area. 5 mins later they sat another couple at one of the booths that we had requested initially. Later our waiter came up to the table behind us & apologize for the long wait on their dinner while our main entree didn't even come yet. Considering we were there before them. We did get our salad first but then again we were there 25mins before them. We were hungry by this point so we were fine cz we got our salad at least. Our waiter said to the table behind us. "Don't worry. I'll ask my manager to discount ur meal since u had to wait so long". Idk if their wait was really that long. It didn't seem like it. Finally our dinner came. We ordered the special for the night. Steak& lobster with a salad & dessert and a beets salad in case the food isn't great we can go have their pizza since we enjoy the pizza at the deli. We were full after our meal bcz we stuff ourselves with bread and when we ask for our check our waiter took a while since he went back to the big table to work his tips. I waved down the assistant waiter to ask for our check again & the waiter saw him and said he got it. Meanwhile the other waiter ( young Asian girl) was on top of her area. She was on top of checking in on them every few mins. After a while of waiting our waiter came back and gave us our checks. He even said," don't worry, I was able to get you a discount!" We were thinking. Oh, that's nice of him that he noticed our wait time for everything was a bit much. Its nice he acknowledged that. We looked at our check and my husband being a value player gets a certain amount of food credit & our players card gets a percentage discount too. This is a normal perk for valued players. We didn't see any additional discounts besides what is the norms. So basically our waiter lied to try to get a good tip assuming we won't check our bill? Or that we don't know what discounts is on our players card? And the middle-aged Middle Eastern host lied about the booth table beside us being reserved bcz no one sat there. We stayed till closing. The staff here are liars and the host needs better training. Our entree were lacking flavor. Steak was bland, lobster overcooked. The only thing that we enjoyed were the salads & dessert. The food looks good on pictures but I would request for some salt & pepper if ur going to order the entrees. read more

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse - Steak&lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I almost want to gatekeep this restaurant, but what kind of Elite Yelper would I be if I did that? I'm absolutely obsessed with their Sunday special prime rib. For just $20, you get a massive, melt-in-your-mouth cut of prime rib, served with mashed potatoes and veggies. Pair it with their discounted bourbon on Sunday evenings for the perfect meal. I recently tried their pork belly appetizer, and it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I literally dream about it at night and pray for the day I can go back and have it again. If you can't find me on a Sunday night, I'm probably there, chowing down. The ambiance has that classic "old money" feel, and I absolutely love the vibe and service. Go check them out--you can thank me later! read more

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Hostess made us wait 2.5 hours when the restaurant wasn't that busy. Service is slow and definitely not worth the drive up here especially for the prime rib. Look elsewhere. read more

Ate here last night for our NYE dinner. I have eaten here several times and the food was always good. I don't know who the chef was last night, but the food was subpar. Our server was Daniel and he is the only reason for the 2 stars. Other than that, our experience would have been minus one star. Our reservation was at 6:15. We ordered crab cakes. We were informed about 10 minutes later that they were "almost" out of them and that it was going to take the chef an hour to prepare more. First of all.. the restaurant was not crowded at this time so why don't you have enough crab cakes?? Second... if you are only "almost" out of them, then why cant we have the ones that are already prepared ???! Anyway.... I did end up eventually getting crab cakes because we were there so long... which is a whole other issue. The food- Ceasar salad... not good. It looks pretty, but I had to order more dressing as it was not dressed enough Chicken Piccata- AWFUL Chicken had absolutely no flavor and the noodles tasted like straight lemon juice Lobster tail- Awful It was so over cooked it wouldn't even cut. Steak- The only thing that had flavor All in all this was a pretty bad dining experience. They did sort of rectify it by pretty much comping all of the food. However I would have rather paid for a good meal read more

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I had pretty high expectations for this place and unfortunately they didn't live up to the hype. For starters, if you don't have a reservation, the hostess is going to treat you like you aren't first class on the titanic. Rude, impolite and offers no solution. I can completely understand that people with a reservation get seated first, as they should. But not offering to put us on a wait list and turning us away, unacceptable. After discussing that we didn't mind waiting, they agreed to put us on a waiting list. 15 minutes later, we get a call that they're ready for us. So I guess the restaurant wasnt jam packed like you said huh? We started off ordering our drinks, which took a total of 40 minutes to receive. The bread and butter were both cold. What we really wanted was a Wagyu steak. But they didn't have the ones we wanted on the menu. Very lame. She told us a similar cut was the porterhouse, so we opted for that. The steak arrived overcooked. We let our waitress know, who let the manager know. Manager came over with flashlight to confirm we knew what we were talking about. And he agreed that yes, it was overcooked. They replaced this with a ribeye which was cooked fine, but not only lacking flavor, but quality as well. I don't know what grade of steaks they're serving here, but they don't live up to the price tags. The carrots, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese were all equally delicious and I'd definitely order them again. The manager didn't like that we sent back that overcooked steak and it was obvious in his attitude. I guess his attitude was overcooked too. The only highlight of this experience were the delicious sides and drinks. Otherwise, this wasn't worth it at all. read more

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As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the bar lined with an impressive bourbon selection. I was promptly welcomed by the lovely hostess, checked in, and seated right away. A reservation is definitely recommended. Once seated, Emily--my server and also one of the bartenders--came over to take my drink order. She immediately noticed I had an outdated half-price bourbon list, brought me an updated one, and suggested High West Campfire. Great choice. Her knowledge of bourbon is extensive, which is impressive, especially for California. John soon brought out a warm loaf of bread with incredible house-made butter infused with honey and orange. He came by several times throughout my meal, refilling water and checking on me as well as other guests, providing outstanding service. I ordered the prime rib, and while waiting I had a perfect view of Chef Gem carefully inspecting each plate before it left the kitchen--his attention to detail ensured everything was beautifully presented. When my meal arrived, Emily checked in right away to make sure everything was to my liking. The prime rib was cooked to perfection--absolutely delicious. Although I was stuffed, John brought me the dessert menu. I couldn't resist ordering the chocolate cake to go. WOW--amazing. Overall, Bourbon & Bull has been the best dining experience I've had during my three weeks in San Diego. The service, food, and atmosphere were all top-notch. I highly recommend making a reservation and asking for Emily--she's a true superstar. Before I left, Jared the manager even stopped by to ensure everything met my expectations. I told them they went above and beyond. Thank you! read more

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Great food, steaks cooked to perfection, great wines and the service was fantastic Emily waited on us then the next night was working the bar and putting on a show mixing drinks! They even have a cigar area outside with some great gars! Everyone in our group loved it! I'll go back but they need to have better signing to let people know it's downstairs in the far corner! read more

Had a great experience at the bar. Cynthia was professional and friendly while making quality cocktails. The food was superb! I'm still dreaming about the beet salad. And that butter that is served with the bread.....omg that butter! See you very soon... read more

I recently dined at Bull & Bourbon, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The ambience was delightful, with live piano and singing, creating a classy atmosphere reminiscent of Sinatra. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the staff was not only helpful but even escorted us from the parking structure. As for the food, the 18oz Delmonico Rib-eye and Mac & cheese I ordered were exceptional, cooked to perfection (I ordered rare). It was served with decorative greens and roasted garlic. My rare steak was beautifully prepared, and we paired our meal with a superb bottle of champagne. My friend opted for the Filet Mignon Steak with mac & cheese, and we also indulged in the fantastic pork belly appetizer. However, the bananas foster dessert, while unique with nitrogen-made bourbon ice cream, deviated from the traditional recipe, featuring banana bread that didn't quite meet expectations in terms of flavor but the ice cream was good. Despite the dessert hiccup, the overall culinary experience was fantastic. The staff's eagerness to assist and the impressive show at our table added to the enjoyment. If you visit, don't forget to swipe your card, we received a $10 discount. Overall, Bull & Bourbon is a must-try, offering a top-notch dining experience on multiple levels. Our server was Daniel and he even got the staff to sign a birthday card for me before we left. For prices please check the photos of the menu and the bill. Enjoy everyone! read more

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I adore casino steak houses, I really do. Here's the thing, casinos typically serve a pretty good product and it doesn't seem to matter if you're in Las Vegas or El Cajon, they have to bring it. Gamblers lose, and when they do a good steak is the best way to allow them to lick their wounds a bit and come back again. Wednesday and Thursday are great days to come here because they're running a $55.00 special for steak and lobster along with half off bottles of wine. I think the wine is on Wednesday only, but I may be wrong. Welp, this meal was damn delicious and it's certainly something I'd drive out for on a regular basis if it remains. So, who is meeting me at Sycuan for a $55.00 dinner that will certainly end up costing me $500.00 after my gambling? read more

Had dinner here last night and the food was amazing! We had the meatballs and bacon wrapped shrimp to start. Our group also ordered a wedge salad, Caesar salad, steak fries and French onion soup. For the mains we had the lobster pasta, lamb chops, prime rib, and of course the tomahawk. Tomi and Rose assisted our table and provided excellent service. They were kind, attentive, and took great care of our group. Thank you to them and the rest of the staff for such a wonderful dinner! Looking forward to coming back. read more

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