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Nº 953 in 1506 in Highland

Nº 14 of 21 American in Highland

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. steakcookedsteaksfilletmusselssalmon

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i paid 34 for a serlion steak was absolutely bang average and for the price definitely not worth it won’t be back. my gf had the same steak was not cooked how she asked not great weatherspoons be a better option

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JakeR1036 . 2024-01-15

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Visited here for the first time, I was greeted by Csaba, who promptly seated us, great view from the restaurant even though it wasn't quite a window seat. Given menus and asked if we wanted a drink, Csaba was very knowledgeable about the menu. I had ham hock terrine very tasty but not quite as I expected it nevertheless it was very nice, my friend had mussels. Steak for mains, we were in a steak house after all. Declined on desert, but the thing that was outstanding was the service from Csaba, which was very friendly and caring. I would gladly return and hopefully I'll get served by Csaba again.

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RodG441 . 2023-10-17

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Great service and delicious food. My husband and I shared the chateaubriand. Delicious and cooked to perfection! The couples we dined with loved their entrees too. We even ordered dessert which we hadn’t done in the 2 weeks we had been traveling/eating out. It was delicious too!

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KathyApril2018 . 2023-10-11

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Actually ate here 2 nights we stayed. Highlights were the buckfast negroni (don't knock it until you try it!) Amd the presentation of the food. Less good was slowness of food service on the Friday night (which they apologised for) but more critically everything tends to be slightly overcooked (scallops, steak, duck)....its not much but it makes a meaningful difference to taste and texture. Worth a go but could be better.

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Paul1971Glasgow . 2023-10-01

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Never ever left a review before but on this occasion just had to leave one , we both had the seafood platter and it was by far the tastiest starter we have ever had , the pate was so flavored and tasty and as for the salmon in beetroot just wow. The chef responsible deserves an immediate pay rise ! The waiting staff are a credit to the restaurant, friendly and chatty .Overall a great experience .

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Scott B . 2023-09-30

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This restaurant has a lot of promise, but ultimately it’s disappointing. The service is great, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. The seafood platter looks attractive. However, the smoked salmon is beat red and doesn’t have much taste. The macro taste like it came out of a jar. And the crayfish has no taste at all And the bread was stale. We ordered châteaubriand. It came medium rare just as we ordered. However, it was tough and it didn’t have much taste. We did have a nice bottle of wine however. And we had a side order of cauliflower and we felt it was over spiced curry with curry.

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MWinnik . 2023-09-18

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Worst meal ever! I ordered the burger my friend ordered the beef steak. There was nothing Prime about either! The burger was so compressed I could hardly cut it! It also was extremely dry and over seasoned. It was served with good homemade fries and on a nice brioche bun. The beef steak was tough and tasteless. It also was served with fries. Skip this place if you are looking for an edible meal!

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Companion40004471772 . 2023-08-20

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We went to the Prime Restaurant on Monday and had an amazingly good time. Ordering a lobster was the best decision, it all tasted perfect and delicious, and our server, Csaba, ensured that we had the best time, couldn’t have had such a great dinner without him. Thank you for the amazing meal and for the great service!

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Kata S . 2023-08-13

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The food were over cooked and over salty. Not a good place to eat. Perhaps they don't care as mainly tourist in the restaurant. Non the less, we should all take pride in what we do. The steak was very chewy and dry, mussel was extremely salty and macaroni cheese was dried. Alas, few bottles of water were needed.

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Moungru L . 2023-08-11

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Amazing dinner! Csaba was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. Will definitely be back! One of our favourite restaurants in the city :)

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Pioneer22639451682 . 2023-08-07

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Had dinner tonight at Prime Restaurant in Inverness. The food and service were stellar. We had the trout, it was fantastic, the side dishes were perfectly prepared. We had two young ladies as servers, both were fantastic, attentive and made us feel very welcome. We would like to thank Samira and Ella, both were truly excellent representatives of this fine restaurant.. We are Americans and while I am very aware we have no problem calling out poor service, believe me we are just as diligent in rewarding superior service. These two servers deserve a great revue as does the restaurant for the quality of the food, the cleanliness and attention to detail.. Thank you Andy and Michelle

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Andy L . 2023-07-22

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Mussels are absolutely the best. Trout as well. Came in 3 families with kids and everybody was just amazed with service and food.

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Arnoldas V . 2023-07-14

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I was told this was one of the better restaurants in town. I had the trout and it was fine as a meal. Nothing spectacular but certainly tasty. The wine list is good but only a few are available by glass and, as a solo traveler, I wasn’t going to waste money on a bottle when all I wanted was a glass or two. That seemed odd and was disappointing. I had the cheese board as my after dinner and you get to choose the 3/4/5 cheese that you want from their list. The service was a little slow and the kitchen was a little impatient based on the bell I kept heard being rung. Many places are understaffed and perhaps that was the case here. Overall, it was pretty average.

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985kirkw . 2023-06-19

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Full, busy and lively....and that was a Monday evening. Great staff, lots of atmosphere. Menu is seafood and steak. I had a venison shank but it was just too big...ridiculous really. Between us we had mussels and oysters which were excellent. It's definitely not cheap, food alone over £50 per head. Worth a visit.

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william g . 2023-05-22

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I quite enjoyed our visit to prime, despite being slightly forgotten about on the outside tables. Cullen Skink and Ham Hock starters were sublime, the Trout excellent, it was just a shame the steak was a bad cut, nothing the team could have done about it and really apologised taking it off the bill. Lovely spot.

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Roytravelling . 2023-05-10

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Our service was fantastic and the food was so good we ate there two nights in a row. We had two different servers and they were both characters…really personalized the service. The filet was really tender and comparable to a steak you would get in...

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Cojabnga . 2023-05-09

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First of all, couldn’t fault the waiting staff. They were lovely and very attentive. The food tho is another story. On arrival we were told there was no lobsters available which was disappointing. We then went for the fillet steak option with bernaise sauce. Asked...

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Samantha K . 2023-03-13

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Decided to try Prime, as husband loves steak. I was a bit taken aback by the pricing but decided to try it, as I had heard some decent reviews. Firstly, I'd like to say I cannot fault the staff in any way, they were attentive...

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Fiona C . 2023-03-11

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We loved all the dishes that we tasted! Specially the Cullen Skink soup! It was so tasty and such a comfort food, but we also loved the Scallops and the sauces! The staff were really nice! Great experience in general!

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FellowTraveler512167 . 2023-03-07

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There isn't much to write about this restaurant. It was a disappointing dining experience due to the service and the food which was undercooked and bland. However, the worst was the price you ended up paying for such a very disappointing dining experience. A few...

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Matias S . 2023-02-28

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We ate here after the panto but was disappointed with the meal. expensive and not as tasty as previous meal we have eaten before. Not too sure if we would go back

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Sandra T . 2022-12-14

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A very attentive waiter. Stuart was not only friendly and welcoming but discussed every part of the meal with us. Beautifully cooked lamb and the mussels sauce were the stars but the whole experience was excellent

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Rob B . 2022-10-28

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Enjoyed the steak and mussels. Not so much the cheesecake. Suggest to reserve a table ahead cos of the location.

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TravelerNandita . 2022-09-14

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We tried getting a table the day we got to Inverness but they were fully booked. We booked online for the next day. The food was good and not very pricy. Service was nice

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Yaron E . 2022-09-06

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A family group of 4 ate here for an early supper at 6pm. It was really busy but I suspect that is due to its location - it is right on the river so a great spot. The front of house waiter was so arrogant...

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Hannah G . 2022-08-31

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For the price, plating and cooking was above average. It wasn't as inventive and clever as some of the restaurants we visited in Edinburgh, but it also wasn't as expensive. Given the name, I had expected it to be all about the steak and seafood,...

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F8719XBkevinl . 2022-08-11

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Such a great place - really nice staff and delicious food. We had to wait a bit for a table, but it was worth it! The service was excellent -competent and really friendly waiter made us feel like really special guests (and patiently answered our...

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Urszula J . 2022-07-26

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3 of us for dinner, it came to over £200 for 1 starter, 3 mains and 1 dessert. The place was very busy with seating inside and out. Too cold to eat outside and inside it was very noisy from the other tables. Service was...

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lisatH2222TM . 2022-07-23

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Amazing food and staff! We stumbled on this place while walking around. They made room for us. We shared the Filet that was perfectly prepared. For the side we had the green beans w/parmigiano. We shared the incredible Creme Brûlée. My husband doesn’t love coffee...

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anneingermany . 2022-07-16

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I had high expectations for this restaurant, but it was an exceptional disappointment. The service is professional and the decor is fun, but the food needs a lot of help. The mussels and seafood platter starters were tasty, and that’s where the tastiness ended. The...

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EricL627 . 2022-07-15

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Just had a delicious 😋 meal at Prime as recommended by Kevin,will definitely be back as best fillet steak in a long time just melted in mouth

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Ian M . 2022-07-03

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i arrived at Prime a little before closing without a reservation, and although the place was very busy, i was seated right away. Caitlin my server was excellent at suggestions with a friendly smile, and pep in her step…. The Food WOW, amazing.. started with...

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naelcmedaw . 2022-06-15

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Booked a table for two at 5.30 pm , arrived on time and sat for 20 minutes until finally someone asked us what we’d like to drink , ordered food , ribeye with garden salad for me and lobster Thermidor for my wife , My...

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kgb33 . 2022-06-14

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Looked good on the website we had lunch both picked the steak sandwich TBH it was presented well but the cut of steak was full of gristle and was inedible. We didn’t complain but was asked how it was when we paid the bill we...

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Lional M . 2022-05-18

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Don't often write reviews but really wanted to praise the team for making it such a good night! From start to finish, one of the best meals I've had in ages! We were initially greeted by Jamie who was brilliant- so friendly and although we...

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kirstymB8962GH . 2022-05-06

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Having arrived at our B&B a bit later than expected and not having a booking anywhere, our host was finally able to secure a late (8 pm) booking at Prime, just next door. Thus, we were tired and had two fussy kiddos. When we arrived...

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rdubbs08 . 2022-04-24

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Positioned on edge of river over bridge, looking back at Castle, with inside and outside seating. Busy Saturday night and lady handling reservations did everything to accomodate everyone who walked in like us. Only offered a table outside but fairly mild evening and good heating...

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GWH_12 . 2022-04-22

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Booked a table but this was located in the path of the mens toilets and a staff entrance. We asked to move and the staff accommodated us to a much nicer table. The service was very good and the staff are friendly. The food was...

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SCD68 . 2022-04-17

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Great location, friendly staff, sadly won’t go back as having spent £80+ on 2 courses for 2. Left the restaurant still not full. Did mention to staff, hopefully they’ll increase portion size.

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Paul M . 2022-04-16

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I was looking forward to going somewhere in Inverness I hadn’t been before but I probably wouldn’t go back to this restaurant if I’m honest. The service was great but the food wasn’t all that. I had the haggis croquette and had it not said...

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Tamsin D . 2022-04-02

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Went in last night for dinner and had an amazing time. Specifically Adam was so kind and helpful the whole evening.

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charlenej484 . 2022-02-24

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This place will not disappoint. The service is top notch - Jean-Asha was my waitress and she was friendly and chilled. I was eating on my own and I was made to feel super welcome and given the best seat by the window. The food...

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Emily B . 2022-02-07

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We ate here in December 2021. Our food was well-presented, plentiful and very tasty. The restaurant is situated on the banks of the River Ness, very close to the town centre.

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Megandoc . 2022-02-03

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Had a fantastic meal here. We had the seafood board to start and everything on it was perfect. We then had the chateaubriand for mains with sweet potato fries and Mac and cheese on the side, it was all amazing. To top it off, the...

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828walterw . 2022-01-03

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Stunning place. Sitting by the river ness. Worth a visit. Excellent menu. Great food. Staff were so professional. We will return again.

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Navigate46424409483 . 2021-12-16

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We were looking forward to a great meal only to be turned away at 1:38pm on a Friday afternoon because the kitchen had just closed!!! Seriously, what ridiculous kitchen hours!!!

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aubergineparculiar . 2021-11-12

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Csaba was the best server ever! The food was also amazing! Photo taken after started eating as was too good!! Highly recommend

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tanyarX4591KN . 2021-11-08

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Booked into Prime for a meal on Thursday night, we were looking forward to a nice meal. The restaurant is actually situated in a nice location, right by the river, but we thought it was quite small inside and had to sit at table which...

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Carlf207 . 2021-10-17

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Was expecting good things based on some of the previous reviews, however left disappointed. Food was below average (we both had fillet steaks and both had a surprising amount of gristle, which should not have been the case. Both were not cooked how we requested)....

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Cameron G . 2021-10-16

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Très agréable restaurant cuisine excellente et personnel très agréable la viande est succulent les accompagnements raffinés L ambiance et la...

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66christelf . 2021-10-16

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We had dinner at this restaurant last week. It has the potential to be excellent but was badly let down by certain aspects of the food and indifferent service. I had the seafood platter to start, which was the most expensive item of the starters...

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Keith1504 . 2021-09-14

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Really disappointing service from Kara our waitress. She kept giving us a countdown of how long we have the table for every 10 minutes. This is before we had even ordered our mains. We ordered drinks and oysters, and the countdown began. I asked do...

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Anne-Marie1982 . 2021-08-23

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Wow! Booked here last minute for dinner while on a flying visit to Inverness. You will not be disappointed, my husband and I had steaks and have to say, this was the most perfectly cooked, flavoursome steak we have ever tasted! My mum had the...

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918lynnec . 2021-08-18

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Had a lovely lunch on the patio. Staff were warm and welcoming. I have a food allergy and they sorted out for me, big thanks. Choco&coco tart was amazing 😍. Only minus was the lack of mussels, but the sea is tricky sometimes 😂

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Katri M . 2021-07-26

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We had lunch there for our 6th anniversary and it started off well. I had the Cullen skink soup which was excellent. The rest of the meal was average. The real let down for this place was the service. What was a trivial matter with...

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petermL1731WH . 2021-07-25

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Visited for my girlfriends birthday mid July, we love steak & seafood so this place seemed perfect but we left quite disappointed. Firstly credit where it's due the starters were actually very good - we had the venison & a seafood sharing board. The venison...

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Tauf1234 . 2021-07-25

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Excellent food, especially the banana bread dessert. Happy Chappy beer pretty good as well. Highly recommend.

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RedTVR . 2021-07-06

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I think this is the best place to eat in Inverness! Food is incredible, staff are friendly and extremely attentive, and you are made to feel very comfortable without them being too invasive. Great selection of alcohol too! Must visit!

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cobaltblue1 . 2021-06-24

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A vegetarian in a steakhouse, what could go wrong? Well, absolutely nothing, as everything was perfect! I had the Moroccan halloumi and the whole dish was brilliantly balanced and simply delicious. And I'll spend the next months trying to recreate their sticky toffee pudding (probably...

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HarleyQuinnDav . 2021-06-24

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A lovely meal, in a great location by the Riverside. Food was incredible and our waitress Ellie was a highlight. She helped us pick the best dishes. Would highly recommend the Ultimate surf & turf and lobster thermidore. Will be back to try more of...

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Aaron B . 2021-06-05

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As a highly rated steak house we were expecting perfection but we were a bit disappointed. It wasn't bad but we were expecting a bit more perhaps. It was a busy night and service was quite slow, we had to ask a waiter to place our order and had to wait for our drinks to arrive. The steaks we had were nice and top quality but a bit on the overcooked side, we asked for medium rare but we got them close to medium.It's definitely a nice restaurant but for the price you pay you expect a little bit more

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DavidPerth1 . 2021-05-25

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My wife and I came here on Saturday 7th November. Very friendly staff. By far the nicest meal we have ever had. Menu was limited but what can you expect in the middle of a pandemic? The bar upstairs was a bit dark, cold and cramped unlike the restaurant downstairs.

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chrishunter83 . 2020-11-08

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went in with the family . some staffs are friendly . service is good . i had chicken supreme and my wife had lobster . food was ok

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cameron-louis . 2020-10-08

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Gran mesa para cenar junto a la ventana con vistas al castillo y al río. Excelente marisco. Entrantes de langostinos y la tabla de mariscos seguidos de atún teriyaki y salmón de las Hébridas. Una bonita botella de Chardonnay sin remover combinaba perfectamente con la comida. Buen valor en general. Servicio amable y servicial de Jamie. (y atendido bien para huéspedes con intolerancia al gluten / celíacos).Altamente recomendado.

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C6076VVchrisl . 2020-10-04

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Reservé con anticipación la noche anterior después de pasar y ver el menú. Tenía la esperanza de comer afuera, pero era una noche más fría, así que nos alegramos de estar adentro. El servicio fue excelente y nuestros bistecs estaban cocinados a la perfección, una de las mejores comidas de bistec que he tenido. Mi marido tenía espacio para el postre y pidió el pudding de caramelo pegajoso que disfrutó muchísimo. El restaurante todavía estaba haciendo el plan de comida para ayudar, así que obtuvimos 20 de descuento en nuestra factura, lo cual fue una ventaja adicional. Ahora que sabemos de esta joya de restaurante, volveremos a comer aquí.

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FionaJ864 . 2020-09-30

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Queríamos un buen bistec y resultó tan bueno. Gire con anticipación para reservar una mesa, un momento tranquilo del día, así que tenía una hermosa vista del castillo.Entonces, aquí es donde se vuelve decepcionante, molesto, mal servicio al cliente. Personalmente, en lo que está tratando de ser un menú bastante “chef”, no estaría sirviendo papas fritas con un bistec de buena calidad. . . . . chips gruesos por favor!En segundo lugar, el menú indica que con su bistec tiene la opción de 1 salsa de bistec 3 y 1 lado 3 - 50.Ninguno de los dos quiere salsa, pero ¿podemos pagar los 50 p extra para tener otra guarnición? ¡Aparentemente no!Así que efectivamente pagamos 6 por algo que no teníamos. Además, ten cuidado con este ya que casi nos atraparon! No mencionan que todavía están haciendo el esquema de "Comer fuera para ayudar", así que a menos que lo menciones específicamente al momento de la reserva, ¡no lo obtendrás!No me gusta sentir que me han engañado o que no me han valorado como cliente. Dicho todo esto, el bistec estaba bueno y también el flan!

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sam0pc1 . 2020-09-21

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Conseguimos un filete cada uno que estaba delicioso, sin embargo, las gambas que venían con el surf n turf eran insípidas y podrían haber estado congeladas. Los lados eran geniales, pero la salsa de whisky podría haber sido más fuerte. La decoración / entorno interior tampoco coincidía necesariamente con el precio de 90, es decir, sin entrantes ni postres y ¡solo una bebida cada uno!

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madden7342 . 2020-09-20

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Lugar encantador para almorzar con vistas al río hacia el castillo. La comida era excelente y el servicio excelente. Jamie nos sirvió, que fue muy amable y servicial. Fue genial ver que se estaba llevando a cabo una limpieza adicional y que se seguía el distanciamiento social. Definitivamente volveremos a visitar si estamos en la zona.

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fluteytunes . 2020-09-14

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Great place for meals and the food is lovely with plenty of choices and the meat is always cooked to perfection!

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itsurself . 2020-08-28

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Si en Inverness agrega a su lista de cosas que debe hacer, Prime Steak And Seafood Restaurant es imprescindible reservar con anticipación para no decepcionarse. Comida deliciosa perfectamente preparada, la comida es increíble y el personal es una ventaja para este restaurante, el servicio es excelente. Tuvimos suerte de poder visitar dos veces durante nuestra estadía de cuatro días y no pudimos reservar una tercera.

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pauline r . 2020-08-20

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Wallop - Ten out of Ten the food was amazing we both had ribeye steaks, they were cooked to perfection and the desert was spot on too. Friendly helpful staff. Clean plates all round 🍽️ highly recommend

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Gareth W . 2020-08-19

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We found this spot on a very rainy evening after traveling quite a bit all day and looking forward to a really great dinner. Prime fit the bill. Quite a funky spot with lively vibe, I think every table was booked. Wine, dinner (2 290g sirloins), dessert and coffee ran about $128. Service was excellent too.

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kindredpup . 2020-04-27

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Very nice seafood restaurant. Highly recommend the fillet steak. Angel's Share, the whisky and cocktail bar upstairs is lovely and chill.

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MagnusPi . 2020-04-03

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Popped in for a meal. Had the fillet but everything looked really tempting. Service was great would recommend

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rahh . 2020-02-12

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Mi compañero y yo nos quedamos en el Columbia y decidimos comer fuera. Fuimos a prime y conseguimos una mesa, aunque estaba muy ocupado, solo pedimos platos principales y cócteles. La langosta y el filete eran increíbles y volveremos al 100%

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nathann645 . 2020-02-12

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We had a great time at Prime we had cocktails upstairs first and then a lovely meal downstairs in the restaurant. It was very busy and pre booking was a must.

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Fiona G . 2020-01-21

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Ok for reference this is the 4th time my partner & I have been to prime. The other 3 visits were fantastic. We booked well in advance & a few weeks later they called & let us know it’d be a set menu, then emailed it over.We were disappointed with the set menu. Prime proudly advertises itself as a steak restaurant, no steak on the menu. We made our choices & really in hindsight we should have just canceled. Drinks - The wine was nice, a large glass for £10. The two mocktails were ok, very sweet. Starter - I had seafood chowder. I couldn’t finish more than a quarter of it as it was very very salty, the seafood was very sad looking, and tasting. The server asked why I hadn’t finished it & I was honest. She just said they’d pass the feedback to the chef. My partner had a pepper soup, fine, a little uninspired. Nice bread though. Mains - My partner had feta parcels that were just literally 200g of feta in filo pastry. Totally unbalanced.I had beef brisket. The beef was really moist & well cooked. But besides a very small amount of mash & some kale, that was it. It was a totally one dimensional meal with no real flavour at all. Disappointing, but not inedible. Photo attached. Desert - (to be fair, at this point we were just keen to leave, so whatever came out we wouldn’t have been that excited) My partner had an apple crumble. All apple mush & no crumble. She ate about half. I had a large heavy sticky pudding with a quail egg sized ice cream scoop. The toffee sauce was great. Christmas crackers - Great quality crackers! TDLR -If there is a set menu on at prime, don’t go. It’ll definitely disappoint you. The total for the meal was £115, definitely a lot more than it should have been given the quality of the meal. (£10 of this was a large glass of wine) (If it’s any normal day, definitely go it’s normally great.)

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AlexMair . 2020-01-01

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Visité este restaurante junto al río y, aunque disfrutamos de nuestra noche en general, podría haber algunas mejoras. Llegamos alrededor de 10 a 15 minutos antes y nos pidieron que subiéramos al bar para esperar nuestra mesa, literalmente nos sentamos y pedimos cuando nos dijeron que nuestra mesa estaba lista, así que volvimos a bajar. Nos sentamos al lado de un radiador hirviendo, lo que significaba que estábamos insoportablemente calientes durante la duración de nuestra comida; pedimos que se apagara, pero tardó alrededor de 40 minutos en enfriarse, momento en el que terminamos. Si bien el servicio fue bueno, el amable camarero tenía la costumbre de culpar a todos los demás por los numerosos errores, es decir, la bebida equivocada se entregó a la mesa, la máquina de tarjetas se quedó sin papel y, lo que es peor, un sobrecargo de alrededor de 20 por dos bebidas que no hicimos No pidas. La comida era muy cara por la cantidad (quizás deberíamos haber leído críticas anteriores), así que probablemente no volvería, ya que hay muchos otros restaurantes para elegir.

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JoJoRat65 . 2019-11-30

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A nice restaurant with a pleasant ambiance. The staff were attentive and helpful answering any questions.The menu, particularly the starters, offered a really good choice of dishes making it difficult to know what to opt for. The food itself was very nice and could not be faulted. That said my starter (pigs cheek with haggis) came on a plate that had not been heated so the sauce accompanying the food was quite cold. The disappointment with the mains were that they did not come with potatoes or the like so had to be bought as an extra. I had chosen a chicken dish which at over £18 was pricey for what you got. There was not a lot of veg so I opted to splash out on potato meaning the main really cost nearer to £22.00.I emphasise the food was nicely prepared and presented but was in my view overpriced.

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Gordilindsay . 2019-10-28

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Im Rahmen einer Schottland Rundreise waren wir eine Nacht in Inverness zu Gast und haben unser Abendessen im "Prime" eingenommen. Es war sehr voll und wir waren froh über die Reservierung. Sehr zuvorkommender Service, tolles Essen. Alles hat gestimmt. Wir hatten (mal wieder in Schottland) Langusten und Steak.

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stefanrosen . 2019-10-24

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I took my family here back in January, I shared a Chateaubriand with my cousin while his fiancé chose another dish equally appetising. I’ve never had steak like this in my life nor where ever else I have travelled in the world. When someone says the meat just melts in your mouth!! Yeah it does and from here at Prime! I simply can not describe the sensation, flavour and mouth watering richness that we had. I had to take my sister here at a later date. It has now become my favourite in Inverness. I will look forward to my next dining experience here. Service was second to none, staff are really on the ball extremely attentive and they don’t wait till your mouth is full of food before they ask if everything is to your liking that is commendable as any diner will appreciate. I’ve actually observed their staff pause patiently before approaching a table. Coming here to Prime will truly show you what dining out should be like. For those that are interested in cost... they say “you get what you pay for” here you get more than what you pay for and if you can’t see that there’s a kebab shop in town.

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Dom S . 2019-10-17

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This used to be the Riva and was a very good eating place.

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fabadi . 2019-10-16

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We enjoyed ourselves here a lot. It was fun and the wait staff were excellent. The food was okay. I wish I ordered what my wife did instead of the chicken. Still, I recommend going to check it out.

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James K . 2019-10-09

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Without a reservation, we were initially turned waway. However, the chap came out on the terrace to retrieve us, after he had quickly worked out a table shuffle. The service was sharp and effective. The menu looked modern and sophisticated. The food did not fully match the exdectation but was very nice.

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Mal-Nutrition . 2019-09-28

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This restaurant was recommended however it did not live up to its billing or price range (fine dining). Our meals were very good. I had Salmon and my partner had mussels. Both dishes were served hot and were very tasty. This is where the positive in our dining experience ends. The restaurant was pleasantly adorned however it was unbearably hot. We noticed a number of customers asking the management to lower the temperature. Our server was disappointing. He only appeared once to take both our drink order and meal order. Our water glasses were not filled, he did not provide us with the nightly special, he did not enquire if we would like another drink, he did not check to ensure our meal was to our liking. All the things you would expect at a fine dining restaurant were missing. Due to the service or lack of service we felt the Prime Restaurant was over priced.

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Tom G . 2019-09-24

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I was dining solo in Inverness and with no reservation on a Saturday night. A not so hot combo. But Prime had a few tables in the bar area that would accommodate two people and the tables were empty so I inquired and lucked out. The restaurant was packed. I ordered a glass of wine, ordered my food and waited.

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O1994GOjohnk . 2019-09-21

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Arrivés tardivement, ils ont tout fait pour nous trouver une table rapidement. Accueil agréable, les plats sont délicieux quoi que un peu chers. Les desserts sont un régal pour les papilles ! Que vous ayez encore faim ou pas ils valent le détour...

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614jeancharlesb . 2019-08-19

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Ate here on a Sunday, we did attempt to get a table the evening before but they were full. Additionally the maitre d' was in the process of rebuking an Asian family who had just walked in and sat at a table - could not believe how rude he was to this family. The following day we went on a tour and was picked up next to the restaurant and it was apparent that Maitre d' was not working so we checked and was able to have a table. We were seated prompted when we returned at the time offered and ordered drinks, sadly the prosecco was a tad warm! Had the seafood platter which was really nice especially the smoked mussels my partner had the cullen skink which he enjoyed. For mains ordered the salmon which on reflection was a poor choice, I did think ?mushrooms with salmon but thought it would be OK and it just wasn't to my taste at all. Mushrooms overtook the whole plate, smelling really strongly. My partner had the halibut which he really enjoyed. We were not advised that we needed sides with the meal so a bit carb light. Ordered a pudding and my first choice was not available as they had had a very busy night the day before?

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Commz . 2019-08-11

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Had a brilliant family meal here. The food was amazing and the restaurant would have got 5* if the service had been a little better. The young waitress was delightful and very helpful (when you attracted her attention). However she was incredibly busy. Also just watch when you ask for tap water and you’re given an expensive bottle of water from Italy (when Scotland has the best water in the world). Also when I ordered dessert and only half of it came out without an explanation as to why the pavlova was missing. Kitchen definitely have to stock up on popular ingredients. Would recommend this place but it was a little expensive but we were celebrating so happy with the cost

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775deborahk . 2019-08-09

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Very good for a family celebration meal including a 5 year old. Excellent food, drinks and service, highly recommended.

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Zhukov . 2019-08-08

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We konden hier zonder reservering terecht weliswaar op het terras. Eten was heerlijk. Lekkere wijn. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Enige puntje van kritiek. Ik nam letterlijk mijn laatste hap en de bord werd ook letterlijk onder mijn neus vandaan vertrokken. Daar had men even mee moeten wachten. Verder helemaal goed.

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coenj70 . 2019-07-30

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My husband and I came in here after a recommendation from our b&b.; We dont mind spending a bit more for a great meal. It was £30 each for fillet steak... we ordered it medium and it came well done (granted we are terrible complainers so didnt ask for a change) I also had to take a few bits out as the meat was a bit fatty. The service was really great and we had a lovely view of the Castle. All in all we would say fab location, ok food and very over priced.

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Fyfes_2011 . 2019-07-03

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Schöne Aussicht aufs Schloss von Inverness wenn man einen Fensterplatz oder Terassenplatz ergattert. Die gesamte Speisekarte ist etwas orientalisch angehaucht. Coucous und Harissa tauchen immer wieder auf. Gewöhnungsbedürftig mit Muscheln da nur Harissa raussticht. Steak war ok. Pommes schmeckten süss. Bearnaise ebenfalls. Fertigprodukt wahrscheinlich. Zu teuer insgesamt für die gebotene Qualität

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570claudes . 2019-06-29

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DO NOT STEP ONE FOOT INTO THIS PLACE. Way, way overpriced for the quantity you get. Service is slow and horrible.

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Angela K . 2019-06-26

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Biblically expensive, which I thought meant that would be coupled with great food. Unfortunately not. Everything lacked seasoning, the Mackrell dish was fairly average and the Blade Beef was underwhelming too. Tasty, but not great, and at that price, it needs to be sublime. Oysters were superb though. Service was good as usual, great wine too. Cheese board is frankly, staggeringly expensive. With so much competition, it needs to be better. Sorry folks, but I liked it better as the Italian restaurant Riva.

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rogerm591 . 2019-06-19

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We were with a party of four for lunch. The server was friendly and acoomodating but the food was just okay, not terrific. We all had the squash soup, with there orders of halibut and one of the salad with chicken.

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beckitybeckett . 2019-06-18

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We had a very pleasant stop in this modern bistro convenient to our hotel on the River Ness. Friendly staff, although not greatly experienced. Food was simple and good. Felt sorry for them as on this day were were virtually the only lunch customers, hopefully they did better at Dinner.

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wa2paul . 2019-06-05

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This place should be performing better than it performed.

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23107823 . 2019-05-26

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Prime was a short walk from our hotel and after a long day of travel did not want to venture too far. What an amazing find! The service was exceptional and food just as amazing. Our server knew the menu well and make excellent recommendations! Highly recommend this cozy restaurant.

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RhondaKT . 2019-05-18

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My husband and I booked this restaurant for my birthday. Staff were extremely attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, the wine was beautiful and the dessert I chose was delivered to the table free of charge with a burning candle and a happy birthday chant. What’s not to like about this fabulous restaurant.

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carcullion . 2019-05-09

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