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Sonny Williams' Steak Room

4.0 (181 reviews)
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Bone in Cowboy Ribeye
Michael E.

Second time dining here, just as spectacular as the first. Valet parking is a big plus in this part of Little Rock! Service was quick and friendly. We lucked out as they had the lobster bisque. Steak was exceptionally tender and perfectly seared as requested. No room for anything sweet after such a huge cut. Definitely the best Steakhouse in Downtown area, possibly the city.

And utterly amazing ribeye steak!!

I don't understand how this place could have a four star average -- I just had a ribeye steak that was INSANELY great! And the au gratin potatoes were something to write home about! Anytime I'm in Little Rock, I'll be back to this place for sure! Highly, highly recommended!

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Mariah L.

If you love steak, you must try Sonny Williams' Steak Room! I am a steak lover through and through and this restaurant had some of the best steak that I have had in years. The crust on my steak was amazing and perfectly seasoned. My husband's was the same and the service was great as well. There was even a live pianist playing fun Christmas songs! There was a small miscommunication when we walked in. We had called ten minutes prior as it was a Friday night at 7pm. We asked what the wait was and they said that there was no wait but when we arrived they said they were pretty fully booked with reservations for the evening. In the end we were able to be sat right away but it seemed a bit odd. The busser ran over right away to offer us water and was very kind and kept our glasses topped off all night. Our server was incredibly kind and checked in on us periodically as it was a busy Friday night. Finally, the food was simply amazing. Our appetizer was the Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crustini and this was great. As two people we ate the whole thing (and then regretted not being able to try dessert). The dish was seasoning incredibly well, it was clear the artichoke is seasoned beforehand which is a nice surprise as most dips have plain artichoke straight from the jar. My New York Strip was cooked perfectly and although I didn't get any optional sauces, the steak did not need it at all. The crust on the steak was so flavorful and they even garnish the plate edges with season salt (think classic lawry's season salt). The sautéed asparagus was perfectly cooked and I would definitely order it again. The potatoes au gratin were under seasoned but nothing some salt and pepper from the table couldn't fix. My husband got the filet mignon and was also crusted beautifully. He said that the béarnaise choice went perfect with the filet and he highly recommends. His mashed potatoes were plated beautifully (whipped and piped) and the first few bites were great but their method of plating caused the mashed potatoes to get hard within a couple minutes. For example, the potatoes quickly developed a crust which is a little unappealing. The brussels sprouts were also much softer and wetter than expected for a roasted Brussels sprouts so we would recommend going in another direction for your vegetable. We will definitely be coming back again and hopefully saving some room for dessert!

10 oz filet

I've eaten at Sonny's 7 or 8 times. Probably 3 of the visits, the food was amazing! The other times it was average at best. Our most recent visit, I ordered the 10 oz filet for $66. I told the server I liked it "somewhere between medium and medium well." He called it "medium plus." When it came out, the entire outside was very charred, but I cut into it to find the inside was significantly undercooked. I showed it to the server and asked his opinion, and he told me it was medium rare and that he'd take it back. When it returned several minutes later, there was hardly a trace of pink on the inside (definitely well done), and the outside was so charred it made a loud crunch with every bite. I didn't want to send it back again because my wife was already done eating by then, so I just bathed it in A1 and dealt with it. Our server and hostess were friendly. The live piano was a very nice touch. Overall, my experiences here have been hit-or-miss, which is disappointing when you're spending $66 and may get a really bad steak.

Bone in ribeye
Sharde M.

Best ribeye steak I've had here. So tender and juicy. Definitely recommmed. Skip the mash potato's though. Not made from Scratch. Steak was bomb. My friend had the porter house and really enjoyed that too. Also had live piano player, that was really nice too. Loved the ambience.

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Amanda S.

Made reservations over the phone. We walked in and were immediately seated. The (recorded) music was a poor choice and annoying. Only a song later an actual pianist started playing. He played well. The restaurant wasn't busy. Only a few other tables on a weeknight when we arrived I didn't have any expectations of this restaurant as I had never heard of it and l didn't pick it. The salad options lacked description in the menu. The server didn't make it sound any more appealing than the lack luster menu did. I would've liked a salad or starter but nothing sounded good. Same goes for the cocktails. I'm not sure if they're good quality or not but they didn't sound like it so I went with wine. Would've preferred to save wine for dinner. The steak was great. We loved the charred crust on both the steaks we ordered. The au gratin potatoes lacked flavor. The green beans were good and the broccoli okay (additional fee to substitute these in lieu of green beans). The desserts are home made. The brownie okay, but thin; the cheesecake was better. If the steak wouldn't have been as good as it was, this place would've got 3 stars.

Pomegranate Martini
Tenecqua D.

After a long travel day, I decided to give Sonny Williams a try. It came highly recommended from a friend. When I entered the restaurant I was promptly greeted. I was asked about seat preference. I opted for the bar as they are full service and I wanted to watch sports. The bartender greeted me provided me with a cup of ice water and took my drink order. I ordered a Pomegranate Martini . He made my drink and offered bread and butter. I had questions about the menu and he gave good suggestions. I ordered the lamb chops with the goat cheese on the side for my entree. The lamb was seasoned to perfection and cooked to the proper temp. For dessert I asked what was his favorites he mentioned the Bread Pudding and the Crème Brûlée. After eating bread and butter and my meal I decided on the smaller portioned Creme Brûlée. It did not disappoint. Service was top tier and delivered with a smile. The waitstaff worked together to make the dining experience a pleasant one. The piano player gave the perfect ambiance for a date night. If you're in the area I highly recommend you stop in and dine.

The second half of our porter house steak with garlic mashed and green beans.

Great atmosphere with piano music playing in the background. Huge portion sizes. Had courtesy valet parking which was perfect as the location makes for difficult parking otherwise. We shared a porterhouse and had leftovers. The servers were very attentive to our water glasses and we didn't feel rushed during our meal.

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Lucas T.

I am a sucker for mom and pop shops. First walking in was greeted at the front door. Then again checking in writ the host. I did not have a reservation and was able to be seated immediately on the enclosed outdoor patio overlooking the start of downtown Arkansas. Lighters are dimmed with a nice white drape over each table scarlet curtains. I would say affordable fancy. Music a bit strange. Live piano playing however they are playing modern music over the speakers kinda confusing. Maybe just a slight oversight for the moment. staff was friendly, I did feel a bit rushed to order. Food taste fresh well seasoned. I very much enjoy a good Ribeye and this did not disappoint with an eye opening 18 oz bone out or 25 oz bone in you can't go wrong. The place could use a bit of TLC but it's not a resort steak house again it is a mom and pop shop and I'm very much onboard with supporting your communities small businesses.

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Food and Service was excellent. Will definitely visit next time I'm in town! Amazing dinner !

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Initially didn't realize how close it was to my hotel Go in…read more- all the way back - most of the seating is in the front and side Read the board - place order - receive alert puck - get drink , maybe sauces - find seat Seafood gumbo was very tasty authentic Had the (2) Langostino lobster Poboy with fries - delicious Good food great taste strongly recommend 1 small drawback was the guy standing outside on the sidewalk, begging for money, not really a big deal, but be aware if you have the family

Okay, so I'm back in LR giving this spot another try, and DAMN I'm happy I did. I clearly just…read moreordered the wrong thing, because this time around they knocked it out of the park! This time around I asked the girl at the counter what her favorite dish was and she said, "shrimp kabobs." I was sold. SO GLAD I LISTENED!!!! These are THE most flavorful kabobs I've ever had, and they are accompanied by some of the best rice and beans I've ever had. I was fully expecting beans and rice Mexican-style since the place is owned-operated by mi gente, but it was a more Cajun-style brand and rice. These beans and rice are so damn good. I just can't. These kabobs are perfectly seasoned with fresh lemons, tomatoes, onions, and zucchini. It's is CLEAR they make these to order, so when you get it expect a wait...that will be well worth it. Yeah, I take back my last review. You don't come to a place like this in central Arkansas and order oysters. That was dumb. This, however, is the best decision I've made this trip. Hands down.

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I came here with a huge party of over 30 people for dinner on a Friday evening. They called prior…read moreto our arrival to let the restaurant know that we would be coming so the business was accommodating. The servers advised us that we were the biggest party they ever had but they did a good job taking care of us. Paper menus were provided to the group prior to us going to the counter to place our orders. When our orders were ready the employees brought our meals to us. When we arrived the manager, Shannon, introduced herself and was very friendly and helpful throughout our visit. She also made my friend's visit extra special since we were celebrating her. Shannon's young daughter was at the restaurant & assisted with taking care of our party along with multiple other servers. You can tell that Shannon is doing a great job raising her. I ordered the catfish and shrimp combo and chose fries and bbq baked beans as my sides. The meal also came with hush puppies. My food was prepared fairly quickly with a busy restaurant. My meal was served hot and tasted good. I preferred the shrimp over the catfish. My meal was so filling that I wasn't able to eat it all. I would definitely return if I am in the area again.

This experience was absolutely horrible. Table was so nasty. I cleaned it myself and there's clear…read moreevidence that they never clean the napkin dispenser. It took 3 sanitizing wipes it clean

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Restaurant was completely empty, while workers were talking in the kitchen
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