Bull & Bear Steakhouse

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   GlennW

   VIP

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A rare treat in fine dining, food, atmosphere and most importantly, the service was outstanding! It just so happened that our salad, main course and dessert were prepared table side which provided entertainment as well with Disney fireworks out the window in the distance, well done Bull and Bear!
   

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   Jacob

   VIP

   New Orleans

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The ‘server team’ concept was a failure. We had a celebratory dinner planned and were very excited to try the Bull and Bear. The restaurant is beautiful and the seating was spacious and private. The menu offerings were classic steakhouse with the right touch of modern concepts. Our problem stemmed from having too many servers. My wife has allergies to peanuts and tree nuts and we told a couple of the servers as we were ordering drinks and food. We had a little confusion with allergy questions regarding drink ingredients but got it sorted out. I’m pretty sure the servers reversed our steak temperature orders because one was too done and the other too rare. They ultimately re-fired our steaks and supplied fresh sides with the new steaks to replace those that had gone cold. Great recovery and we loved the steaks and sides! The problem came with dessert. We ordered ‘The Lemon’ and asked about the nut allergy again. The first server said the cookie that came with it had cross-contamination concerns because it was made with almond flour. This was concerning as an ingredient is way different than cross contamination. We told him we didn’t want the cookie but he insisted on bringing it on a side plate. A different server brought ‘The Lemon’ and the cookie was on the main plate. He began his presentation of ‘The Lemon’ and we interrupted him as he began cutting the cookie up and mixing with the other part. He confirmed that the cookie did contain almond flour but said no worries because the allergy was to tree nuts. Super concerning! Once we explained that almonds are indeed a tree nut he quickly and shamefully removed the plate and brought one without the cookie. He passive-aggressively cut it up quickly and without a word he left. This was obviously a dangerous mistake and I think resulted from the confusion of too many servers. To me it seems like an unnecessary and pretentious choice. We felt that the servers overall were rushed, manic, and confused.
   

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   Bucky

   Orlando

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It has been several years since we have been at the Bull and Bear but we have been there many times over the years. They still have outstanding service and food. I can highly recommend them.
   

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   Brian

   Orlando

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best steakhouses we have ever visited Definitely definitively save room for dessert
   

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   Josh

   Cleveland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was above expectations. Enjoyed the table side preparation of the Caesar Salad and desserts with the “smoking” liquid nitrogen!
   

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   Sheryl

   VIP

   Fargo

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The menu was thoughtful, well-designed, and yet playful (for those of you fortunate enough to go, ask about The Lemon on the dessert menu. And someone in your group should try the tomato/burrata salad for another delightful surprise!)
   

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   Anthony

   VIP

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience. The pasta explosion was delicious. Our steaks (NY Strip and Filet) were cooked to perfection and seasoned properly. I enjoyed the Caesar salad. The desserts were fantastic. The Lemon and the Napoleon were both awesome and the table prep for the Napoleon was fun to see. Last but not least, the service was best in class. All around, a wonderful evening!
   

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   Michael

   New Orleans

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A true Gem and a must do. Top 5 restaurant in US. Everything is excellent
   

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   Lois

   New Mexico

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The dining experience at Bull & Bear was exquisite! The wait staff were very friendly and professional and attended to our every need. Best dining experience ever! I highly recommend eating at this restaurant.
   

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    Edward and Theresa

    VIP

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was tasty but way overpriced for no reason. $30 for kids chicken tenders? $74 for a veal chop? $40 for a tableside Ceasar? $360 for a 750 of Caymus? Give me a break. I waited over 90 minutes for a filet that came out gray and overcooked. Ambiance is excellent, but the food is nothing special. I expected way more for the brand and the price point.
    

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