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Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse, El Cajon, CA

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1720 Reviews
$31 to $50
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2 people
19:00

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Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Bull & Bourbon is a cut above other steakhouses – literally. Our innovative approach to classic steakhouse cuisine makes for a multi-sensory experience. Enjoy steaks prepared on our custom wood burning grill paired with our extensive and hand-selected bourbon menu for flavors that beautifully complement each other. Because we source local coastal California seafood, use steaks cut from our in-house butcher program, and choose select cuts from our on-site aging room, we always start with top-quality ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes. You will always know from where your food has been sourced, and our chefs approach cooking as the true art that it is.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 659-3374
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Wermiel
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the innovative steakhouse cuisine of Bull & Bourbon with a private group dining experience. Our private dining room can accommodate smaller groups and is ideal for birthday parties, smaller office parties, holiday gatherings, and other special events. This room’s quiet yet spacious setting gives your group an intimate dining experience away from the general dining area. Our group dining menus offer plenty of options for parties of various sizes. Full venue buyouts are also available. The ideal venue for every occasion, including: Corporate | Social | Rehearsal Dinners | Graduations | Wedding Receptions | Birthday Celebrations | Golf Tournament Receptions | Holiday | Bourbon + Steak Tastings | Presentation Dinners
  • Area
    El Cajon / Lakeside
  • Cross Street
    Dehesa and Casino Dr
  • Parking details
    Self Park and Valet are available and are complimentary
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • East County

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    Hot spot

  • East County

    Romantic

  • East County

    Good for special occasions

  • East County

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  • East County

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Review summary

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Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse offers an upscale dining experience with consistently praised "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Signature dishes include the "lobster fettuccine" and "perfectly cooked steak." Guests appreciate the attentive staff, especially Daniel, noted for exemplary service. The ambiance is enhanced by live music, making it ideal for special occasions.
1,720 Reviews
  1. Skye

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, got our food fast, and everything tasted really good.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Skye! We look forward to another delicious dining experience with you at Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making my husband’s birthday a good one! All the food was good and the service was outstanding.

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  3. Freddie

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    gave it a second chance after the first disappointment didn't get ant better second time around. Warm to room temperature food. Asked for bread three times never got it trivial but still.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 3 March 2025
    Freddie, we are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. It sounds like we missed the mark on several fronts, from the temperature of the food to the service. Your feedback is invaluable, and we'll address these issues to improve our service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse with an experience that highly outmatches the last.

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  4. Brad

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, wait staff have been well trained. Prime rib is well done, tender and well seasoned. Deserts are exceptional.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you so much, Brad! We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic meal and the outstanding service you received at Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse! We can't wait for another amazing dining experience soon!

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  5. Frank VIP

    San Diego39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner at Bull & Bourdon Steakhouse. We had the Crab cake starter, it was excellent. A choice of soup or salad came with the dinner, we chose salad, it was good with a light lemon dressing. I had Scallops, it was very good topped with Caviar. My wife had filet mignon, it was cooked to perfection and very tender. The highlight of the dinner was desert, we had Bananas Foster, wow what a production; they made the ice cream at the table. It was excellent and big enough for 3 or 4 people. Bull & Bourdon is pricey, if you don’t have a players card or a lot of points, the dinner for 2 with a glass of 9oz wine was $220. With our players card and using points $45.00. It is worth it either way, but a bargain when you use casino points.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 2 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Bull & Bourdon Steakhouse Frank! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. It's great to know that you loved the Crab cake starter and found the salad with lemon dressing delightful. We're glad the Scallops topped with Caviar and the perfectly cooked filet mignon met your expectations. The Bananas Foster dessert is indeed a special treat, and we're happy to hear it was a highlight of your evening. We appreciate your feedback on the pricing and are pleased that you found value in using your players card and points. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal soon. Thank you again for sharing your experience!

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  6. kristina

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Honestly we were not expecting it to take almost 2 hours for dinner. We checked in at 645, reservations for 7pm ok no problem. Watched the hostess set others and the crumple up a piece of paper. Ofjer hostess asked what we were waiting for and then hostess unwrapped the paper , it was our name. She finally called us at 715 and took our crumbled paper and took us to our table. That whole thing kinda set the tone for dinner and not in a good way. Hector our waiter was amazing. He kept trying to find out where our steaks were as it took over 30 minutes after we were done with our soup and salad. Which the French onion soup was amazing by the way. Husband was not to thrilled was the lack of salad dressings. Then he brought us our knives for the steak and he told us 3 times it is almost done. Then he walked by one time turned around and said me let go see what is going on and then he brought our steaks. Then we said yes to chocolate cake which again took at least 20 minutes. Hector kept apologizing for how long it took. When the cake came I just handed the credit card, we were both just done. We understand that it is a nice steakhouse and it takes time but when the waiter even says it is taking longer then usual, yea. Also. The non alcoholic drink selection was not the best. My husband is in recovery and doesn’t drink and only having Coke / Diet Coke as options to drink kinda was blah. I feel there should be more options for those who do not drink or who are in recovery. For the price we paid everything was good but the 2 hours, kinda makes us want to wait to come back. The mashed potatoes were amazing, the carrots were even better. I had the 8oz filet mignon. He had the 16oz bone in steak everything was great. Oh also when using the app you had to put a 40 dollar credit card hold so I’m trying to figure that one out if I get I back or note
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 27 February 2025
    Kristina, thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delays and the confusion with your reservation. We're glad to hear that Hector provided excellent service and that you enjoyed the food. We understand your frustration regarding the wait times and the limited non-alcoholic drink options. To improve our offerings, what beverages would you like to see on our menu? Regarding the $40 credit card hold, it should be released back to your account. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our management team for further assistance. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the exceptional dining experience you deserve. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback.

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  7. ANTONIO

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service excellent. Took advantage of surf and turf special...again excellent. my wife ordered pasta w/lobster. pasta over cooked so stuck together and chewy. Was disappointment because normally food is top of line. We will be back
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 28 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words about our service and the surf and turf special Antonio. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed them! However, we apologize for the disappointment with the pasta and lobster dish. This is not the standard we aim to uphold, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We will address this with our culinary team to ensure it doesn't happen again. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain the high quality you expect from us. We look forward to welcoming you and your wife back soon and providing you with an exceptional dining experience.

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  8. Kevin

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the Wednesday Steak and Lobster $55.00 deal. If you are thinking of going for that don't! Lobster was extremely tough, steak was very tough as well. Usually we have great food there I was shocked, when I told the waiter he said the Lobster is a warm water Lobster and he has heard that it is tough! I wish he would of told me before I wasted $100 on dinner.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 27 February 2025
    Kevin - We apologize for the quality of lobster you had at Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse. We strive to provide quality foods and are disheartened this was not the case during your visit. Please know that our management team will be notified of your feedback to be more vigilant for guests' dining experience while with us. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and we hope to welcome you back for a better dining experience in the future.

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  9. Tanya

    San Diego23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate our twins 25th birthday! We had a large party- upon arrival they were extremely welcoming and accommodating to our group! Our waiter was extremely attentive as well as the rest of the staff! We had a great time celebrating! The food was delicious and the drinks were as well.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 24 February 2025
    Happy Birthday, Twins! Thank you for celebrating with us at Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse!

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  10. ThomasA

    San Diego21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was irritatingly slow Steaks were warm to cold Lobster was overcooked Martini was cool not cold
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on 23 February 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us Thomas. We sincerely apologize for the slow service and the quality of your meal, including the temperature of the steaks, the overcooked lobster, and the martini not being cold enough. Your experience does not reflect the high standards we strive to maintain. We will address these issues with our team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better dining experience in the future.

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Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1720 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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Google Map for Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse

5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dehesa and Casino Dr
  • Area
    El Cajon / Lakeside
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self Park and Valet are available and are complimentary
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Wermiel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 659-3374
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the innovative steakhouse cuisine of Bull & Bourbon with a private group dining experience. Our private dining room can accommodate smaller groups and is ideal for birthday parties, smaller office parties, holiday gatherings, and other special events. This room’s quiet yet spacious setting gives your group an intimate dining experience away from the general dining area. Our group dining menus offer plenty of options for parties of various sizes. Full venue buyouts are also available. The ideal venue for every occasion, including: Corporate | Social | Rehearsal Dinners | Graduations | Wedding Receptions | Birthday Celebrations | Golf Tournament Receptions | Holiday | Bourbon + Steak Tastings | Presentation Dinners
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