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Sinclair's East - Steakhouse in Montgomery, Alabama

Sinclair's East

4.3 (643 reviews)

7847 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117

American restaurant
Restaurant

About Sinclair's East - steak house in Montgomery, Alabama

Customer Review Summary

Sinclair's East offers a diverse menu with some delicious options, particularly salads and unique sandwiches. Service is generally friendly and attentive, with some standout staff members like Dirk and Jade praised by regular customers. However, there are concerns regarding food consistency, particularly with burger cooking preferences and occasional issues like mixed flavors in dishes. Ambiance and cleanliness are significant drawbacks, with reports of dirty bathrooms and worn-out furniture. While many patrons express a strong desire to return, and enjoy live music and specials, some feel the prices don’t align with the dining experience. Overall, Sinclair's East has potential but needs improvements in restaurant upkeep and consistency in food quality.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
398
4
139
3
51
2
19
1
36
Based on 643 reviews

Russell Ledford

2 months ago

Visited for the first time this evening…food was decent, menu is vast, and the service was ok.

Terese Hackett

6 months ago

Food was fresh and delicious! Service was attentive and welcoming. I ate at Sinclair's East two consecutive days. First day Shrimp and Avocado salad with a cup of She Crab soup. Second day Grilled fish (blackened) salad w/o bacon. Absolutely would order again.

Alyce S

9 months ago

Food was great, burgers were a little under cooked for our preference but we ate them anyway because the flavors were great. First time ordering burgers and not asked how we wanted them cooked, would have preferred more of a medium well, will know for next time. Fries were really good, onion rings were also delish, everything was hot and seasoned well. Portions were a little small compared to some places. Our waitress was very sweet and checked on us often. The restaurant is pretty crowded and tables are super close together, can’t imagine enjoying a meal if they were super busy. Weird smell at the front door while waiting for a table, if we hadn’t been sat so quickly we may have left. But after the food we were glad we stayed. They have a big menu so we will be back to try more options.

Brian Prazinko

Okay food, friendly and fast service, but the restaurant has seen better days. Went here for lunch and we both had a salad - they’ve got a great selection of salads for lunch! However, my fried chicken on my Caesar tasted like fish, which tells me they need to change their oil or not fry fish and chicken together. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Otherwise the biggest disappointment was the cleanliness and condition of the restaurant overall. The bathrooms were dirty. The walls and doors of restaurant were filthy and dusty. The flooring was falling apart and not clean. Our booth was frayed and the cushioning completely collapsed on one side. I really hope that they can revitalize this former Montgomery institution to what it once was.

Jewell

1 year ago

The food was amazing. Y’all come on to Sinclair's, this place is no joke. Me and my loved one had the chef salad, chicken quesadilla, fried mushrooms, and Cajun chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese covered in crumble melted blue cheese. Shout out to Jade, what a wonderful server

Kevin S

1 year ago

We always have a great time when we come to Sinclair’s! The service is great and Angie almost always remembers your drink. We started with the cheese sticks and make sure to order with a side of ranch! Thursday nights they have fajitas and they were delicious. Great place for live music and Jimmy always brings it! Highly recommend you stopping in.

KO KID

Reviwed menu before coming so I assumed it was an upscale restaurant based on their prices. My side vegetables were served in a Styrofoam bowl... Prices do not match what they offer. $200 bill for 2 adults and 2 children.

Sue Jeames

Every Monday you can find us in our usual booth enjoying ourselves. Dirk is the best server. Kind of like family. A place where everyone knows your name. That’s this place. If you’re a stranger, you so t be for long. The food, the price, the quality and the service can’t be beat. We even had our reception here. Love this place.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$10–20