Experience the art of fine dining at Prime, Blaine’s premier steakhouse. Featuring certified Kobe beef, an extensive wine list and craft cocktails. Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey where exceptional steaks and exquisite dishes are crafted with passion and precision. Located in Blaine, Prime offers a sophisticated atmosphere perfect for celebrating special occasions, private events, or simply savoring an elevated dining experience. Whether you choose to sit inside or on the rooftop, discover a world of flavor and impeccable service at a destination where every detail is designed to impress.
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The staff was attentive and friendly. We sat at the bar and got to experience Leon’s cool hospitality.
Really couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Great Steakhouse with delicious food.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great steakhouse experience in Blaine. I’ll definitely be coming back!
The space is clearly set up for “family style” seating, with a couple of two-tops squeezed into the walk aisles that barely accommodate their food trolly ala Manny’s. Otherwise you’re in large booths set for 6-8 or the bar.
They advertise being certified to serve A5 Kobe, the pinnacle of steaks, which requires a level of skill and knowledge to properly prepare it beyond the simple procurement of said cut of beef. The image is a 6 oz portion of Kobe that I was served, with a very clear line of silver skin / connective tissue which simply should not be present in actual Kobe being properly prepared. This was, at best Wagyu, but likely regular old USDA prime fillet. Which, is a good cut of meat when priced correctly, but this is not a $45/oz cut of meat.
The server had no real clue and quickly punted to the owner, I don’t really blame her though because this shouldn’t have left the kitchen under the moniker of “A5 Kobe.” (Which is what the menu states.) The server was kind and accommodating as best she could be, but over worked for a “hundred dollars a top” level restaurant, another management oversight, despite employing multiple teenage bussers to lighten the load.
The owner did bring out a replacement cut of meat, which was at least 10 oz if not 12 oz, and comped a dessert. The replacement was done better, and for sure Wagyu, but was still improperly trimmed with some silver skin / connective tissue and didn’t rise to the level advertised.
The dessert we selected was a restaurant staple, “Chocolate Lava Cake.” This was a comped dessert and we received 2x of the servings, likely to address the main course issue, and it was also not as advertised. We received two flourless chocolate tortes with no “lava” inside of them. There was a raspberry and chocolate drizzle on the plate, but “cake” and “lava” were nowhere to be found.
TL;DR- If you go here, stick to the cheap staples like a pork chop. If you want something “high end,” go to a restaurant with an actual chef and not a place set up by an entrepreneur who watched “The Bear” that one time.
Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations, especially given the $150 price point for dinner. When selecting our entrée, we were told the Picanha we chose would be similar to a ribeye or New York strip. However, what was served was quite different in texture, flavor, and overall presentation from those cuts. This was disappointing, as we made our decision based on that description.
We also ordered the wagyu sliders, which were enjoyable but fairly average in taste and execution. They did not stand out in a way that reflected either the premium ingredient or the overall cost of the meal. The Lava Cake we had for dessert was too rich for our taste.
For a $150 dinner, we had hoped for a noticeably elevated experience. Instead, we left feeling that we could have received similar quality food at a chain steakhouse for a comparable or even lower price.
We share this feedback with respect and the hope that it is helpful. We feel the overall experience could better match the pricing and the expectations set.