I read the reviews and we even received a menu by way of the OC Register so we decided to try this place out. It looks great from the outside, immediately when entering a beautiful foyer we met the hostess who was not the most-est, very unfriendly, didn't smile, pretty much drone like with her well rehearsed "let's seat you here and your server will be".....Our sever Jonathan was very nice, even the manger with braids came by the table was very nice, along with a sweet Asian female server who also stopped by to say hi..but the service was very slow, for the amount of people there. It took forever to get our lemonade and Ice tea and the bread.The bread was great..Ice tea was great. I ordered the clam chowder, so-so too much smokey flavor not enough clam chowder flavor. My prime rib dip was melt in your mouth but no flavor I had to add pepper,horseradish sauce prior to dipping in ah juices to make it worth eating, but the bread it was on was great. I have eaten a lot of prime rib dips over the years and this one was a 3 out of 10. My moms chicken tortilla soup was also very blah needed pepper and crackers to add flavor. My husband ordered the bacon, bleu, cheese burger in which he said was a pretty good. Both our fry's were cold and no real flavor. Our apple dessert was terrible very mushy, blah and very tart !! To sum it up it's over priced, slow, and boring and we won't be back again unfortunately it is close to the house.
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Bill F.
This place has been a favorite over the past year ( 4 or 5 stars) but lately seems to be falling short. New Years Eve meal had mixed reviews among the six of us with the filet mignon lacking flavor and presented bare on the plate, the lamb chops quite good, and the pork chops a rave. Today we had lunch and shared a BBQ sandwich with a garden salad and deviled eggs to start.. Most notable was the portion of meat in the BBQ sandwich: SMALL with a capital S. Service was so-so (nobody followed up until we were done and water glasses looked like they hadn't been washed (extremely spotted). Hoping this is an anomaly and we get back to loving the place. Otherwise, we're going to look for a new favorite.
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DONNA G.
I had dinner at Prime Cut Cafe with my hubby and friends. The service was great and so was the food. I had the seared tuna entree and it was fantastic. Best I've ever had.
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Matthew M.
We walk in looking like waiters because we had a client at work. The real waiters look at us...look at each other...look at us...laugh and then we sit. I ordered the sour dough burger and my friend orders the tuna. We cut them in half so we can be relatively healthy and split the meal. The burger was top shelf. Meat was flavorful and the cheese was perfectly gooey and lovely. The Tuna was REALLY good...they put some sort of vinaigrette mix on it that gave it a pop that was over the top. It's a bit pricey but you have to expect that when the place is filled with dark wood and they pour water out of little carafes. I'll be back.
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Reggie Y.
Yes...this place is still great but I had to drop it another star from my last review and last visit. The bartender, I forgot his name but he was really good. Got everything fast. Refilled anything that I needed refilling and checked on my status often. 5-star service. So why the drop? The foccacia I ordered was super dry. I could almost use it as a desiccant. Last time it was moist and wonderful. Then I ordered the short rib sandwich. The short rib was cooked perfectly and it does have a good smokey taste that I like but the bread was burnt. Last time the sandwich was perfect. So in combination with my last visit where they overcooked my $40 filet I had to drop it a star. However, despite these discrepancies, I still would highly recommend this place. Decor is nice. It's clean. The service is great. And the food is generally above average but potentially great. It's like baseball, when things are connecting, it's a home run. And that's how the food here is. I've had home run food but sometimes this place isn't connecting.
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Tara Pualilia H.
Walked into this place by accident. There was no parking at JT SChmidt's, so we drove down the street, and figured we would find something at the Stadium Promenade Center. Not a fan of Chili's, so that was out. King's Fish House is over priced and mediocre at best. Bob's Big Boy closed down. Acapulco? Yeah, no. Then there was Prime Cut. Never been here, so why not give it a try? I was pleased with that choice. Great place, friendly service. Good food at a good price. Good selection of wine. Being as we had spent the rainy afternoon/early evening at Disneyland, my husband and I were both cold, tired & hungry, but way under-dressed for Prime. They didn't refuse us service, and it was pretty casual, but 'nice casual' not sweatshirt & jeans casual. Husband had a burger, said it was very good with a bun that tasted like it was mode on premises and since he ordered the prime rib burger, the meat was tender & juicy. I had a shrimp dish (forget the name) that was very well done. The shrimp was a little on the rubbery side as they had cooked it on a grill. I would suggest sauteeing instead, but just an opinion. BONUS: If you have a favorite bottle of wine on your shelf at home, bring it. Prime Cut does not impose a corkage fee!!!!! So glad we came here. We will be back!
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Joyce I.
Food was really good but service was lacking. Too bad because they could do much more business if the service was better. Our waitress was great when she was around but she was rarely around and the restaurant was empty. (Tuesday night)
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Richard B.
Hey, this is your perfect place for a quick meat and greet with a client. The thinly cut, almost paper-like, prime rib sandwiches are the bomb. Better than Lawry's by leaps and bounds. Probably the most mouth-watering sandwich I have had this year. Smooth as butter and melts away in your mouth.
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Paula C.
My friend and I frequent this place, since we live so close. In my opinion they have some of the best prime rib around. (ask for the Au Gratin potatoes as a side, instead of the creamed spinach, you WON'T be sorry!). They have a great selection of wines and an awesome little cheese platter to share while drinking your bottle! Wonderful.... I highly recommend this place, especially for the wine, prime rib and cheese plate.
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Vy S.
Prime Cut Cafe, you had me at hello! I came to Prime Cut Cafe to celebrate my boss and a co-worker's birthday. I had wanted to try Prime Cut for dinner during OC Restaurant week but never got a chance to - so it was a nice lunch outing. One co-worker couldn't stop raving about the cheeseburgers, and as I glanced down the menu, my eyes stopped at one burger: Sourdough Burger. Applewood smoked bacon. Gruyere. SOLD! My meal came with some really delicious fries and a side of ketchup. When I got the burger, it essentially was the bourgeois version of the Sourdough Jack at Jack in the Box.... don't be fooled into thinking there is any other veggie besides a slice of tomato on this bad boy. It's all meat, bun and bacon beyond that. But oh my gah was it delicious! The portion was out of control so I had to box up 1/2 of my meal. I paired it with the homemade lemonade, which was bottomless and delicious! Also, since it was a birthday, we were gifted with the homemade donut holes with three different sides - raspberry jam, strawberry jam or chocolate sauce - I went with latter. Warm, fluffy, delicious! Burger was around $9.95, pretty good for some gourmet eats in the heart of Anaheim. I'll have to return for dinner and try the Prime Rib when Restaurant Week returns!
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A G.
Hosted our national sales group and their wives here on the recommendation of one of the guys. The drinks took forever...............! The server was at his minimalist (because they've already added 18% gratuity for the large group). Food was fine. They could've earned a larger bill; thus a larger tip if they paid a bit of attention to us!
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Melani G.
Prime rib, hanger steak, short ribs - all cooked perfectly. Flavorful. Made a reservation and were seated on time. Service was attentive. White sangria was refreshing. The desserts....! Fresh doughnuts and apple cobbler made to order - yum. Will be back.
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Jason H.
FANTASTIC! Everything I have ever gotten here or tried from someone I was with has always been great. Great Wedge salad, I highly recommend. Their burgers are fantastic as is the Double Chicken Sandwich. If you in ANY way like Deviled Eggs you need to try their Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs....YUM. Other good appetizers are Fritto Misto and the Cheese Fondue
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Brent D.
We booked our reservation using Open Table, someone called us the day of the reservation to confirm, then we get there tonight and the hostess says she has no record of us, and is not familiar with Open Table. What??? We informed her that we wanted to be sure and get our Open Table points so we really wanted her to try and make an effort to locate our reservation since we were confident it was in their system somewhere since they called us earlier in the day. All she wanted to do was seat us, no mention of checking with her manager. We walked out and went to Mr. Stox. P.S. the next day we received a message from Open Table saying "they missed us last night"...
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Kenny K.
This place is awesome great prime rib and atmosphere. Our waitress theresa I think was her name gave us great service. Love it our family will be back
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Gordon P.
Made reservation on line, through Yelp/Open Table. Confirmed on line, showed up and was seated ahead of time, It's great that it actually works! Wine selection is good, they have Tablas Creek, very few restaurants have that, it just shows that who ever is in charge of wine buying is more than just purchasing through the usual supplier and taking their word for it, they had to do their own research. All Tablas Creek wines are outstanding. With that said We tried the Clayhouse, Paso Robles AVA, Tempranillo, $34; which again shows they are seeking out and getting very good wines and selling at reasonable restaurant prices. We had the Burrata Mozzarella Cherry tomato on Arugula entree salad for an appetizer and split it, OUTSTANDING!. Focaccia With some Olive oil seasoning drizzled on top, really worth the $2, great bread, seasoned well, heart warming drizzle on top. I choose the Seared Ahi, it was quite good, not over pepper crusted, just right, slightly warm in the center, sliced well, better than most places, it came item Gratin potatoes, which had a cheese sauce that also had some angel hair onion rings on top, real Good! And some vegetables on the side, Slightly scared asparagus and cherry tomatoes with artichoke heart that tasted grilled, all seasoned/tossed with a tasty warm dressing. I finished the veges first, I NEVER eat the usual steamed or boiled veges that most chains put out, These were really good. My wife had Prime rib beef dip sandwich, which I ended up helping to finish. It Had great flavors, light bread, the dipping sauce was well made, almost a little tang to it, full flavored not your usual Au Jus, a whole lot better. It came with Fires that are the shoestring type, crispy, warm, good. Server was good, atmosphere is casual but well appointed dark woods with wine bottle displays, dark colored upholstery on the booths, good lighting, feels warm and modern at the same time. the bar area when you first walk in looks great. They have wine flights, sell tastes of wine that you can apply to a bottle purchase and wines by the glass. Good selection of wines and quite a few that are not at your usual restaurants. The fact that they sell tastes that you can apply to a bottle purchase is huge, it should help when someone doesn't want to risk buying the bottle only to end up not liking the wine choice, great idea, more places should pick up on that policy.
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Julie L.
I really love this restaurant. The quality of ingredients is high and the prices really reasonable for the food they are serving. My husband usually gets the prime dip sandwich - which is fantastic. The au jus is out of this world! I have had the fresh fish of the day and last night the prime rib. Delicious as well! They have a new burrata salad, which is a perfect starter and easily shared by two. Service is always excellent (shout out to Fernando!) The ambiance is beautiful - and great patio dinning!
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Amber H.
Sat at the bar and waitress took a long time to get to us and it was not even busy in there. We ordered two beers with an orange and a bread appetizer, the waitress forgot the oranges, and never brought the bread. While sitting there, she never asked how we were doing or if we wanted another round. We had been sitting there so long that we finally go to cash out, and then she brings plates!? We tell her we had been waiting so long that we no longer want the bread, and she says that we can take the bread to go. We couldn't since were on our way to a movie, and so she said "You can put the bread in your purse". Are you serious?
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Sherry T.
Went last night with a friend. 8p reservations and we were seated fairly quick by the hostess after she found her way to the front desk. The waitress was nice enough but she didn't seem to know much about their drinks and when asked about recommendations she was not real knowledgable. She was very nice and attentive but forgetful and got some of our order mixed up, no biggie. Started with the cheese fondue. It was just ok. The cheese was bland and the bread wasn't toasted but tossed on the grill to get the grill marks and I assume to add a smoky flavor. I love cheese generally, of any kind but we didn't even get halfway through this dish. We both got the petite prime rib plates, med rare. The meat was perfect and was delicious!! The mashed potatoes were plain and too smooth, almost as if it came from a box? The sauteed spinach was fine, nothing special. My friend had the creamed spinach and it was just ok. We salted and peppered up the sides to get the flavor we wanted. I'd never had yorkshire pudding before so I'm not sure how it should have tasted. It was a HUGE fried dough thing that looked scrumptious. I imagine it'd be similar to having a roll or bread of some sort to dip in the excess meat juice. It was ok, I can say I've had it now but it's nothing I'd get again. For dessert we got the creme brulee, not bad. We also got the apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream. That was good. Fresh from the oven w/the ice cream on the side so the cobbler doesn't get soggy. I'd go back for their prime rib and I'd like to try the steaks and maybe some different appetizers and desserts. The service was ok. There was nothing to rave about. The girl that actually delivered our entrees didn't even talk to us. It almost seemed as if the staff could care less if we were there. Not alot of smiles or eye contact but we got what we needed I guess. It's a nicely decorated and clean.
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Jonelle F.
I went once and I won't go again for the food, the wine yes, the food not. Maybe just appetizers, maybe. The service was a bit slow.
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Christian K.
I really wanted to like this place but i was highly disappointed. I went here back on 3/1/14 for restaurant week. It was just me and my boyfriend around 1pm and we were really excited to try the food. First off how can you make a menu for restaurant week and not have one of the entrees available (Brisket sandwich) which we wanted to try, especially when the place was pretty empty. Therefore we had to pick the chicken. The food was decent but I am giving this place 1 star due to the horrible service. My waiter was nonexistent. He didn't check up on us, didn't see if we needed anything and basically dropped the food and left us at our table. What surprised me is that two tables that got seated after us got better service from a different waiter and were done and out the door before we even got to the desserts. I still don't know how this restaurant even got on the list for restaurant week. I won't be coming here again and I'll make sure anyone one I know stays clear from this place.
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Skarleth K.
Not a great place just okay. Went here with group before a concert at the Honda center. It's very close if you're sporty even walking distance to HC but the food selection was limited and just ok. It's great if you love wine though which I prefer beer!
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Maria S.
My boyfriend and I went here before the movies on a Saturday about 4 weeks ago. I am not sure if they meant to be under staffed or not, but there were only 2 people on the lunch shift and a manager who seemed unwilling to help his waiters running around from the bar and patio. First, we sat at the completely empty bar and a manager greeted us right away, but the bartender took forever with everything. He didn't know how to make my boyfriends drink and we watched him look it up in a book...the bf was dissatisfied with his drink. He seemed to have a lot of inexperience bartending and didn't quite know how to effectively manage his 2 bar guests and patio guests. We did not eat there bc we were crunched for time, but even if we thought we had the time I would have said no...everything just took too long for one drink each. The place is nice, the prices weren't bad, but the overall poor service just ruined everything for us...we most likely won't be going back.
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Chris B.
Came here for the second time last week. I really like the old school steakhouse look to the interior of this place. Warm and inviting. We were seated quickly in a booth. Prompt server. I had a chicken caesar salad. It was tasty. Good stuff.
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Mary S.
Had dinner with my husband and another couple last night. The service was punctual, and friendly, considering the place was packed. Food was excellent with hearty portions. The parmesan crusted salmon was delicious. Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed.
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Sara S.
Well Yelp friends, it is with a sad heart that I report that I will never eat at Prime Cut again. I have had too many visits that involve terrible service, under cooked food and bad meat. Never again.
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Sherill P.
Went here for lunch today with a bunch of coworkers for a bday. We were seated right away and was served our drinks pretty quickly. While I was looking on the menu, I saw from the corner of my something crawling on the floor and when I looked, ewwww, there was a big, I mean big (like the ones from Hawaii) cockroach on the floor and crawled under the table. The manager came to give one of our drinks that were ordered so I told him about it and he said "oh sorry, it must have came from outside"... yah sure buddy! After reading previous review here, looks like there are instances where they've also seen a roach there. Anyway, after a few minutes, we saw him stepped on something and picked it up with a napkin. I sure hope he washed his hands after that, don't care if he picked up with a napkin. anyway, we don't come here often but when we do, there are not much people here. Food is hit and miss. The manager never even offered me or us anything for what we just encountered. We didn't even get a free bread for that. Our orders took so long to be served and this was our lunch time. Probably waited about half an hour for our food. Not going back if I don't have to.
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Brittany L.
We ate here for restaurant week and were really please. Our waitress was attentive, the food was amazing and we had some wonderful wine. Over all it was great!
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Will H.
Went here for the first time on a reco by a nearby diner who had just finished his lunch there prior to going to the next door movie theater. Interior is impressive, but nearly empty at 3 p.m. in the afternoon, so I was a bit puzzled when I was seated at a booth near the service bar and kitchen entrance. While the booths are nice, the table is too large and forces diners to have their bellies hang over them. VERY uncomfortable for anyone over 250...which is about 50% of the adult male population. I mentioned this to my waiter and he commented that others have said the same thing. Red Lobster has the same (if not worse) situation with their tables which they refuse to correct. For some strange reason, restaurant owners and managers think customers are going to get thinnner, when nothing could be further from the truth. They must change their evil ways, or the diners will go elsewhere (like I have from Red Lobster). After I was seated, I was greeted by my waiter with a "Hey bud".....After a greeting like that I was about to leave the restaurant, as it shows total lack of training of the wait staff, and a disregard for customer respect...particulalry a guy age 62.. What happened to something like this: "Good afternoon Sir....May I start you off with an iced tea or glass of wine."? I heard Prime Cut has great steaks, but that seemed a bit heavy for a late lunch, so I opted for the $13.95 open faced turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich with chipoltle mayo with fries. I asked for a small add on Caesar salad, but the waiter told me that could not be done. It was going to cost me $6.95...a price I felt was simply outrageous! (at Denny's it's $1.95). Then he suggested removing my fries and getting the Caesar Salad as an "upgrade" for ONLY an ADDITIONAL $3.00. Now follow me here. I give up my fries for a salad and now my lunch is $16.95....basically a Denny's Super Bird with avocado at almost DOUBLE the price...and, at Denny's, no one has ever address me as "bud". When the salad arrives, it is a huge stack of about 10 romaine leaves, all of which are un-cut.....making it almost impossible to create your own salad without making a mess all over the table and your lap. I sent it back to be chopped into normal bite sized pieces. The waiter said people are used to this ridiculous presentation and rarely complain. Silly non-confrontational, wussy diners. Luckily I asked for my "house made" Caesar dressing on the side, as it was soooo strong and pungent that I had to dilute it by 80% with Ranch to make it mild enough to stomach. They have the very same problem with that dressing at Morton's. I wanted so much to love this place, but in the end the food was just o.k. If you are serving any sandwich open faced, you better have some nice sauce/gravy to be able to get it down, and there was not much to achieve that result in my sandwich. So, a big dish of mayo was requested and that did the trick. Would you ever go into any restaurant anywhere else in America and get an open faced turkey sandwich without some gravy on it? I wanted so much to return to try their filet mignon with Bernaise and specialty potatoes which I hear are divine....But I'm not really thrilled with the idea of being stuffed into the booth like a sausage, being addressed as "bud" and being nickled and dimed by up charges.....Hmmm.
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Suzy J.
Finally got to check this place out. Service- very good and attentive. We never had to ask for a refill. Food- Good. We ordered the Guac (highly recommend), the Fritto- decent and I got the Herb roasted chicken (delicious) with garlic spinach (good). Everyone else at our table seemed to enjoy the food. I'd def go back and try another dish!
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Randi B.
Had dinner here with my BF and my parents last night. The place is decorated very nicely with wine EVERYWHERE, which is like heaven to me! We got here around 5:30 so there was no wait, we were immediately put in a booth. While the booth was comfy, the seats were really low and the table was really high. Since I was the midget in the party (5'3") it was awkward for me. My boobs were pretty much on the table. But anyways... Our waitress was quick, but she was less than enthusiastic throughout the whole meal. I wanted to try some wine, so I had a glass of White Burgundy, which was very good. But very pricey - $13/glass! On their online menu (which I am looking at right now) the prices are wrong. It says $11 online. They offer wine flights. I think I would like to try one of those next time I come. For appetizers were ordered the deviled eggs, and the shrimp cocktail. The deviled eggs were good, but I think mine are better :) The shrimp cocktail was awesome. For dinner BF had the Bacon Burger - it was huge and he loved it. My dad had Prime Rib, cafe cut. He said it was good but much smaller than he had expected (cafe cut is 8oz). My mom had Grilled Shrimp with asparagus, also very good. I had the Chicken Burgundy, which was thin slices of chicken with mashed potatoes and a mushroom burgundy sauce. It was really good, but it was served in a bowl with a lot of the sauce...so it was almost like soup. I could have done with less sauce. We decided to order dessert after dinner, and we chose two of them to share. We got the Jelly Doughnuts and the Berry Cobbler. The Doughnuts were actually doughnuts holes with three types of jelly on the side (raspberry, strawberry & orange marmalade) to dip. The doughnut dessert was good, a little too sweet, but it was good. I only had one bite of the cobbler, but it was freakin delicious. I think it was a brown sugar crust with fresh blackberries and raspberries. This was a good place and I would come again. Not only do I want to try the wine flights, but they also have a cheese platter that sounded really good. Oh yeah, either get here early or make reservations. When we left around 7:00, there was an hour long wait.
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Steve S.
Josh is a fantastic waiter,he spaced our food service perfectly and was excellent at his craft. The food was the best I have had in the OC and I have eaten out at almost every fine food resturant there is in the OC. Five diamond all the way!!!!!!!! I just finished this from a couple years ago not sure if Josh still there but the food is still excellent.
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Laura S.
Oh my goodness this food is excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service wasn't the best, but the food more than made up for it. This was the first time we went here, and we agree this isn't going to be the last. I can't wait to experience the entire menu.
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John S.
Had one of the best Filets that I've ever had. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Service was great and atmosphere was comfortable. They have a good choice of beers and wine too Definitely will go back.
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Jason N.
This is one of my favorite places to eat! The food is well made, fresh tasting, and unique enough to keep you coming back to try new things. The setting is nice and quiet, and the prices aren't too high. I highly recommend trying this place out... and get the double chicken sandwich! It's heaven on a plate.
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Jacklyn H.
Friends decided to try out the Prime Cut Cafe for OC Restaurant Week for dinner. We all had the $30 prix fixe dinner and some wine from the OC RW wine list. The sauvignon blanc was crisp, but served a bit warm; the mascato was carbonated, sweet, and delicious. For starters I had the Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs. The description said the eggs would be served with "warm bacon and a hint of spice," but the bacon was hardly that and the egg was powdered with Indian garam marsala (that hardly added flavor to the dish -- I would've appreciated a sprinkling of paprika more). One of my friends had the Granny Smith Apple Salad which looked wonderful. We thought there were only 2 candied pecans, but it was only because they were buried at the bottom of the plate. My friend had the Peppered 'Grade #1 Ahi' Tuna Mignon with the warm potato salad and red wine reduction (pictured on the website) was why we came in to the Prime Cut Cafe. It definitely was delicious. Squeeze some of the grilled lemon atop the plate and the whole dish tastes even better. Two more friends split the slow-roasted prime rib (it was HUGE!). The prime rib was tender and juicy -- delicious! The traditional yorkshire pudding was dense and oily. The creamed spinach had a strange aftertaste that we could not quite identify. I had the 10 oz primed cut sirloin coulotte steak. I ordered my steak medium rare -- usually a specialty steak restaurant would make my steak to perfection and I order my steak a little rarer at other places in case they overcook it. My steak was cold and overdone. It was close to being well-done (so well-done there was no pink and hardly any juices). I deduced that it couldn't be because there hadn't been enough time for the steak to rest and the juices to be redistributed, but it was just. plain. overcooked. The only decent part of my meal was the roasted garlic (of which I was given 3) and the (COLD) potato gratin. The last course was dessert. The others had the fresh baked chocolate cookies and milk. The cookies were, indeed, freshly baked and to order. I just HAD to be different and ordered the seasonal fruit cobbler. The only fruit I found in the skillet were blackberries, a couple of raspberries, and a half of one strawberry. The sour cream and brown sugar crust was good and the vanilla bean ice cream was freezer burned, icy, and hardly had any vanilla beans! Terrible! The atmosphere was nice. The service was TERRIBLE! One of my friends came early and already grabbed a table (we had reservations); I came second. The hostess didn't walk me to our table, but just pointed me towards a general direction; there weren't even other patrons waiting to be seated. We were waited upon by several different people throughout the night. Our "main" waiter hardly cared to come over to ask how our meal was; when he did ask he walked away right after, "How is everything?" or else he would have heard me say, "My meal isn't very good." It seemed he was in a bad mood the whole night long. He was very aloof... I was initially very excited about Prime Cut Cafe... sadly, my meal and experience wasn't as great as my fellow diners. Besides the company, this dining experience was not worth it.
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Albert G.
I had dinner at Prime Cut Cafe last night with a good friend and I must say the meal was fantastic. I loved the decor of the restaurant its very welcoming and the wait staff was very attentive. We started our dinner with a Caesar Salad which was quite delicious, i loved the Caesar dressing it was just right. My friend ordered the the Bacon-Blue Burger and it was quite possibly one of the best burgers I've had in a while considering she had it well done. I'm usually not a fan of well done burgers but it wasn't at all dry and just melted in your mouth. I ordered their New York Strip medium rare and it was also cooked perfectly and full of flavor. It comes standard with Potato Gratin which i couldn't help but eat it all! Now that I think about it I didn't even offer my friend some! *grin* sorry! All in all I have to say it was a great meal, great location, and great service. I would definitely be returning here to try out the rest of their menu.
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Gina M.
came here during oc restaurant week and snagged an awesome deal. $30 for a 3 course dinner per person. their steaks are aged 21-28 days and they have a variety of wines to select from. course 1: appetizer... i ordered the tortilla soup... very good. served hot. tortilla chips were not soggy. plenty of veggies. the kid ordered tomato bisque soup... very tasty... came with a piece of garlic bread. the mister ordered deviled eggs... this is unique! very tasty... there's a strong flavor or pickle and mustard mixed into the yolk. delish! course 2: entree... i ordered the hanger steak, medium. came with potato gratin, roasted garlic, and paired with syrah. delicious! steak was cooked perfectly and separately easily without much use of my knife. potato gratin was creamy. roasted garlic is genius... i love garlic. the mister ordered the filet mignon, medium. absolutely divine. the kid ordered braised beef short ribs... so tender, it pulled apart easily. course 3: dessert... this was a special dessert that i did not find on the menu. it's like chocolate mousse. i won't go into very much detail since it isn't on the regular menu, but nonetheless it was very good. i was really impressed with the food and service during oc restaurant week that i'm interested in returning on a regular night!
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Dan L.
Filet and carrot cake...'nuff said
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Mike T.
My wife and I actually had a great meal here. We ordered the cheese plate and the prime rib with creamed spinach, whipped potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. The cheese plate was good, though I wish they had yellow or cheddar on the menu. The Prime Rib was excellent, cooked to perfection and tender and juicy. The creamed spinach was nothing special, just OK and the potatoes had a lot of water content. I almost want to say that they used instant potatoes. The Yorkshire pudding was great, but only because we dipped in to the hiney that came with the cheese plate. Bottom line, the meat was great but everything else was just OK.
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Zulma V.
I love their menu!! Their service needs some improvement. The hostesses are always friendly. We usually eat at the bar and the bartenders are often too engrossed in conversation with one another or the rest of the staff to notice you need something. Even when we sit in regualr seating the waiters/waitresses seem to be scarce. It's a shame considering the menu is great!
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Coco R.
I cant say enough great things about this place. Literally hands down the best food I have ever had next to Mister A's in San Diego for less then half the price! The food was so delish! I have the cheapest Steak I think it was like an 8 oz with whipped mashed potatoes. IN HEAVAN! They have it perfectly cut up for you and cooked to perfection. The Mashed potatoes were whipped to perfection no one could make them better. My dad had a Grilled Cheese sandwich which came with a cup of tomatoe basil soup and a salad. IT WAS AWESOME! For Dessert they gave us French Jelly Donuts! YUM! Balls of dough fried with cinnamon and sugar, 3 Differant types of homemade preserves and vanilla bean Ice Cream! YUM! Service was great too! I reccomend Prime Cut to EVERYONE!
(5)
Aria S.
our experience was tainted by the very slow service and the fact that after we had orders and waited our waiter had to come out and inform us that half the things we ordered were out for the evening. We then reordered and waited to be informed once again the a few items were out yet again.
(2)
Hong V.
Came here Sat. evening around 4:15 ish for the last day of OC Restaurant week and lucky for us we made reservations b/c the wait was about 45 - an hour wait. My bf and I started off with their soup of the day [butter squash soup] and their devil eggs. Both were yummy, but the butter squash soup was better. Don't know what else they use but it was so creamy and delicious I just wanted a bowl of that as my meal. As for the main course, I got their prime rib while my bf got their short ribs. The prime rib came with a side of mashed photos, cream of Spanish, and a big bread muffin. It was good, prime rib was juicy and cooked to medium rare, just the way I like it. My bf said his short ribs were good too, but not as good as the prime rib b/c it was way too salty and the sauce was over powering. For dessert we got some sort of chocolate mousse which was okay, took them about 30 min. for it to get to us for some reason which annoyed us, and when it came to us it wasn't all that. Over all I don't think I would be coming back to this place, it was nice to try during OC Restaurant Week, but service was pretty slow, waiter hardly came to check up on us, , and for the price we can eat else where.
(3)
Nick O.
This place is a really good value. They have great food and a decent selection with nice price range. I have eaten here many times when they were empty and I don't understand why, they are much better than a lot of places that are more expensive and have better reputations. Their hamburgers are great, some of the best around, especially the grilled sourdough burger although they leave it off the dinner menu for some reason. Braised short ribs are also great. Nice appetizers too, the cheese fondue must be ordered.
(4)
Roger F.
The deviled eggs are delish! Just can't get enough of them!!! The prime rib is always perfect and oh so flavorful. This is my favorite prime rib place in my immediate area in Orange.
(4)
Bey O.
Deliciously refreshing. The ambiance is immediately upscale. The bar is large and welcoming as you enter with wine placed everywhere and their fine spirit collection tempting you directly on the bar counters. The booths are comfortable and spread to both sides of the bar with rooms for private parties. Placed close to the movie theater there is ample parking. The food is excellent and priced knowing it. Although not a cheap getaway this restaurant delivers. The salads are fresh and dressed well and the cuts of meat is exceptional. Ordering rare can be often be done wrong but not at Prime Cut, every experience here has come exceptionally well cooked exactly as requested. The burgers are quite possibly the best around, well worth the higher cost. The french fries are about the only item on this menu that left you wishing they were different as they come cut very thin with no alternative choices. The bar leaves you very happy and for a reasonable price, even without the wonderful happy hour deals. An excellent selection of wine and high end spirits without the crazy prices is a pleasant experience. Service has been exceptional. We have asked for booths for our rambunctious 3 year old that was accommodated although busy and were very polite. Bartender was pleasant conversation and knowledgeable. Overall I highly recommend this restaurant and we will be regulars.
(5)
Tina C.
Just ate lunch here. We had the following: Grilled Sourdough Burger - it was pretty good, I had them add grilled onions. It came with shoestring fries that were good at first til they got soggy. Warm Prime Rib Salad - they give you lots of shaved prime rib, it was surprisingly good. Onion strings - they were ok I had the Melbec wine flight. That was really good. They have a great selection of wine at pretty reasonable prices. I would have given this place 3 stars but they annoy me with how long it took them to bring our food. I mean how long can it take make a hamburger and a salad. Also, when the bill came we noticed that we were charged for a glass of Bruenello instead of the Chainti we ordered which is about twice the price. Apparently they inadvertently poured us the brunello. To be fair they graciously deducted the error. The place was practically empty, so I don't understand the slow service.
(2)
Jeff S.
Since my review, I did get a number of emails about this location. I have to say, I'm surprised. I did mention a server in my review that stood out for having a bad night. Hes apologized for that, which shows he's not a bad guy, and just had an off night
(4)
Kenneth B.
Great place. Had a business lunch here today and it was a good choice. Very friendly staff. I had the steak salad and it may have possibly been the best steak salad I have had. The filet mignon on the salad was great and not some lesser cut of meat. The only negative: the booths are small. My business partner and I felt like we were at a kiddie table at McDonalds and neither of us are that big. I'll definitely go back but I'll get a table next time, or better yet, sit at the bar which looked great.
(4)
Bridgette L.
My husband took me here for my last birthday and we both loved it -- it's slowly turning into our standard birthday place. I've had the prime rib (of course), braised short ribs, and bacon and bleu cheese burger. We've also tried the Deviled eggs and fondue starters. Prime Rib: I can tell you that it's really delicious, but you'll only truly believe me once you've tried it. It's a true medium and comes with spinach (creamed or sauteed -- get the creamed), whipped potatoes (you can change this for the potatoes gratin which is probably the best thing on the menu), and Yorkshire pudding (which isn't quite Yorkshire pudding, it's really just a popover, but it's great for soaking up the extra juice). I'm not much of a steak person in general, but I would be thrilled with this meal any day. The meat is always nicely trimmed, so no need to get a larger cut to offset the fat (which is a trick my husband usually does). Braised Shortribs: Also good, but no competition for the prime rib. It was served with creamy polenta, which was pretty good. Bacon and Bleu cheese burger: The meat is grounded on site, and you can taste the difference. It's a nice blend, and made for a really good burger. The fries are insane. Deviled Eggs: Expensive, but worth trying. They're made with bacon and will satisfy deviled eggs craving. Fondue: Seriously, seriously good. Such a great blend of cheeses, and it comes with roasted garlic for smearing on your bread. I wish they served more with it (apple slices would be nice) because the flavor can get a little overwhelming. It's also worth trying their specialty cocktails. One of them (can't remember the name -- something Rockstar) is made with coca leaves and it's aptly addictive. Overall, nice atmosphere (but casual dress), friendly staff, and good food. They also have a decent (if expensive) wine list.
(4)
Lance H.
Came here for OC Restaurant Week for there $15 three course lunch. Prime Cut Cafe is located off of Katella, east of the 57 freeway and Honda Center. There are several restaurants in this center. **Warning they were not giving out restaurant week menus unless you asked, probably because it was pretty good deal. The interior of Prime Cut cafe is contemporary with a large bar dominating the restaurant as you enter. I sat at the bar but the dining area looked clean and modern. Being midday it did seem dark inside but at night I am sure the accent lights give better ambiance. There are a couple of flat screens in bar area too. The staff had nice personalities (read into that however you like). The bartender was busy doing prep work for the evening than tending the bar while I was there. She was nice and friendly enough but looked like she just woke up and came straight to work without getting ready. Did hook up me by not charging for my beer so you made it up. As for the food, the Granny Smith apple salad was just OK. The apple was tart and greens were slightly bitter but the candied walnuts that were supposed to be there to balance it out, just were not there. They put regular walnuts instead so just OK. Prime rib sandwich was pretty good. Au jus that came with it was good. Meat was a little fatty but no big deal. Fries were good. The cobbler is in my refrigerate for later but it smells really good. The price was definitely nicer than usual being on the Restaurant week menu. Regularly the salad was $5.95, sandwich $14.95, cobbler $5.95. So about $28 that cost me about $16. Other nice thing is the bartender did not charge for my beer so kudos for that. Overall, I was happy with this place since I got a nice discount for restaurant week. Otherwise I thought it was OK.
(3)
Jim M.
Of course the prime rib is a must. We had ours medium rare and it was excellent. The service beyond reproach. Sangria was very good also.
(4)
Charles L.
Tried this place after we tried Lazy Dog and King's Fish next door. Very modern interior and pretty clean. Waiter was quick and got our food right away. Ordered Fritter Misto to start and was actually quite decent. I ordered the scallops/prawn/lobster risotto. Someone else ordered a bacon cheese burger. The food came out very tasty and full of flavors. I loved my shrimps the most, with it's grilled flavoring just right. The risotto was pretty decent as well. The burger was also very juicy and flavorful. Over-all, I'll definitely come frequent this restaurant again for their other offerings.
(4)
Joy G.
we hit up this place's happy hour and took advantage of the food specials. we sat at the bar. it's staged quite well in the middle of the room. i loved the dark wood and the faux bottles that were "stored" around the bar area. service was good, even though it was sort of dead as we tend to eat at "early bird special" dinnertime, i.e. 5pm. the devilled eggs were good. the fried chicken was crispy and was composed of breast "fingers". sometime my husband and i ate rubbed us the wrong way and we ended up a little sick after. needless to say, we won't be returning.
(3)
Susan B.
3 1/2 Stars Good Happy Hour deals on their wine. Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm they have $5 glasses of wine (very large selection) $3 Beers on Tap $1 off on bottles (good selection) $5 Premium Well Drinks (yes this includes Grey Goose Martinis) $5 Appetizers and $3 Snacks (get the cheese fondue thing - OMG GOOD) Friday and Saturday they have 10pm - close Happy Hour which is nice. Food...i have tried their Herb Roasted Chicken -- supposed to be all natural free range...it is HUGE. It comes with whipped potatoes (so good but fattening) and some kind of bread thing (not my favorite) for $18.00 I have also had thier Warm Prime Rib Salad - with balsamic vinegarette....it is a pretty hefty portion of meat on top of some fresh greens. For $15...i thought it was great! If you go, dont miss out on the cheese fondue appetizer or the apples and prosciutto. It's close to my work which is also a plus. Lots of parking. Next to a movie theater...so you can get drunk then sober up in a movie.
(3)
Yol M.
The management staff was very responsive to a customer service issue I recently experienced. The food and drinks have always been great and I appreciate how quick a negative was turned into a positive as this shows they care about their customers
(4)
Rob L.
Nice place to have a glass of wine and a bite before a movie.
(4)
James N.
So we came here for the OC Restaurant Week lunch menu and had these: * mushroom cheese burger with shoestring fries (tasty gourmet burger), ***** * filet mignon salad (suprisingly tasty salad, just right), ***** * deviled eggs (amazing) ***** * olive salad (not much of an olive kinda guy). * * fresh chcolate chip cookies served with milk (how can you go wrong? ***** I thought we were in for some over priced lunch ($15/person), but after biting into a deviled egg, I couldn't wait for our entrees--it was worth it. The decor was trendy and pleasing and service was also great.
(5)
Carlene R.
I wish they had Prime Cut Cafe in San Diego! I ordered the Bacon Blue Burger well done and I was surprised it was not dry. Most of the time when I order a burger that is well done it turns out dry. It was moist and juicy! It was well made. I enjoyed the shoestring French fries too. Not many restaurants make shoestring French fries. Plus, it was not too salty. Service was great too only because my boyfriend, his sister, and I came in at four o'clock in the afternoon and it was not busy. They also had a $45 fixe menu that I had my eye on, but I just got the burger. They also have a great selection on wine, but I did not have any. Classy place! I would most definitely come back for more!
(5)
William W.
Fourth time here and so far so good - no complaints over all with the food. Service can be hit or miss like anywhere else. Certain tables are definitely cramped and better suited for two people - I'd asked to be seated at a regular table then one of the booths against the wine racks in the center of the floor any day. Excellent filet mignon, excellent portion sizes for the price, and amazing carrot cake. They also have a good selection of beers on tap which I always appreciate.
(4)
Giancarla C.
This was an accidental find really. Mr. J and I were a couple of hungry hippos before seeing a movie next door. We were just perusing the menu when a friendly couple passed us by very enthused about the menu here at Prime Cut. You really never know when or from where you'll get a stellar tip! The atmosphere is very classy and romantic. Quite an ideal date spot for us, minus our gym clothes because we just finished working out. Anyway, we LOVED the deviled eggs! ($3.95 for four pieces) Cut in half with the yolk creamed up and mixed with celery and bacon! We were thinking this would make a great egg salad sandwich. J had their double chicken sandwich ($9.95) which was juicy and favorful. My own pulled bbq shortrib sandwich ($13.95) was yummy and the portions were pretty big. The shoestring fries that came with our sammies were crispy and perfectly cooked. We came back here for Father's Day and I thoroughly enjoyed the prime cut prime rib ($28.95) with Yorkshire pudding and creamed spinach. The spinach wasn't my favorite creamed spinach, it was a little bland. The 12oz prime rib was just how I liked it (mediium rare) and it was a perfect size for me. I want to go back soon and check out their appetizer menu options. There seems to be a lot of good choices for a great value.
(4)
Alyson B.
In the words of randy jackson "it was just okay for me". Service was nothing to write home about, though the food came out quickly. My chicken caesar salad was good and for once not ridiculously overpriced. Mom didn't like her fuji apple salad much at all. My stepdad said his burger tasted strange but he ate it anyway. The shoestring fries looked decent enough. I can't really fault anything about the place from my perspective since the food was good and the service was at least decent...but I'm not that impressed either.
(3)
Liz G.
I wondered upon the prime cut cafe tonight, and had no idea that I was about to have a great night... We sat at the bar with no intention of staying for more than a glass of wine. And then we had the fondue, wow! With the wines recommended by Key(he's the man ) we were having a great time ! After all this fun, we decided to do dinner.... roast chicken for me, it was so juicy and light, and perfect with the pairing that Key suggested. My husband had the prime rib and a manhattan, together he said they tasted like candy... we ended the evening with a tia marie liquior on the patio, so perfect! This is a new restaurant... our experience was great, and I hope that everyone that reads this tries it out and love it as much as we did!!!
(5)
Cerise J.
we love this place.. in the land of chain restaurants.. nice diversion.. fllet mignon tacos flite of pinot... or Italian wines... really good atmosphere.. really nice time.. we highly recomend this restaurant
(5)
Jennifer P.
Beet and avocado salad was just okay. It was a little on the bland side. The blue cheese wedge was very average, but generous portion. The 12oz prime rib was very standard, seemed a little small and over priced. The whipped potatoes that came with it were dry, but the creamed spinach was delicious. The blue cheese, onion, bacon burger was unreal! I requested medium rare and it was perfectly done. The meat was very tender and juicy, and the bun was the perfect soft but crispy on the edges from being grilled bun. The French fries were also delicious and crisp. The chocolate lava cake was also delicious. We received very friendly service and while it was at a leisurely pace, we told our waiter we were going to a movie and he got us out on time. The ambiance of the place is hip and cool. While there were blah parts to the meal, I'll come back for one of their burgers many times.
(3)
Terrilynn N.
I really wanted to like this restaurant as I frequently eat at a neighboring establishment so I brought a friend for her birthday. We ordered the cheese fondue and drinks. They didn't have the wine I wanted, a common brand, and the fondue was runny and needed " something". We tried pepper and it was a little better! The main dish was just standard fare, nothing to get excited about. I had the short ribs and my friend had the prime rib. We decided to forego dessert and the bill was over $90 with tip. We may try again as several friends have raved over several entrees that we weren't in the mood for. The staff was distracted and unattentive: Didn't even say happy birthday when we mentioned our celebration. And this was on a quiet Monday evening.
Came on Sunday night during OC Restaurant Week and ordered from the set menus,which provided selections of a starter, main course, and dessert. My husband ordered from the $40 menu and selected the house salad, prime rib and carrot cake. His 12 oz prime rib came with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and Yorkshire pudding. He said it all great. I ordered from the $30 menu and had tomato bisque, grilled shrimp with roasted potatoes and green beans, and carrot cake. There was so much food I had to bring half of it home, but if I could have finished it, I would have licked the plate! Our server was attentive without being disruptive, and the atmosphere was casually sophisticated. This was our first visit to Prime Cut, but it definitely won't be our last.
(5)
Lucian F.
Review for HH only. Mixed drinks were solid. Wine list lacking for a place that has "wine bar" in its name. $3 onion strings surprisingly good, and a good value. Food around us looked solid but perhaps not worth over $10-20. Service was friendly.
(3)
Gordon L.
Great food as always, decent service. Waiter could have been more conversational/friendly. Service was professional though a little on the cool side (as opposed to warm service).
(4)
Sheri L.
Food was yummy but homegirls service was awful!!!!!
(3)
Linda O.
We were meeting a friend for Happy Hour before the Angels-Yankees game on Cinco de Mayo. Sat at the bar, which was deserted, and ordered some appetizers and drinks from the Happy Hour menu. The bartender said "oh, we are not doing happy hour today". We asked him why and he said because there was a Ducks game tonight. We have been here numerous times prior to Ducks games and had Happy Hour every time. It was weird. He said the word had come down from management and there was nothing he could do. The menus still had the happy hour prices in them, but he removed them as we were sitting there. When our friend arrived, we told her about the situation and we decided to bail and go next door to the new Who-Song and Larry's. What a difference!! They were having a soft opening - free hand-passed appetizers, tequila shots with cute tequila girls, awesome Happy Hour menu and a fun party atmosphere. It was packed, but we were able to snag a table out on the patio. We ended up staying there for 3 hours and rang up a $100 dollar tab. When we left, we walked by Prime Cut and it was still deserted. Arbitrarily eliminating the Happy Hour? Big mistake. Huge.
(2)
Jef J.
I've been to the Prime Cut a few times, and it was great. I hadn't been in a while, though, and my return visit was sort of a nightmare. First of all, the prices have nearly doubled. I distinctly recall a year ago getting a prime rib dip sandwich for lunch for $9 or so. it was either $8.95 or $9.95. Now the same sandwich is $16.95. Still for lunch. It's not like it's a massive sandwich, either. Next, the service. The other times I went here, the servers were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Today, our server largely ignored us and decided that the appetizer we wanted... well, apparently we didn't want it enough because he just ignored that (even though he repeated it back to me when I ordered it). The moment we didn't order any alcohol I saw him check out. Because, you know a table for two for lunch that was only spending $40 wasn't worth even acknowledging. It wasn't just him, either. I saw other people with different servers literally waving their arms to try to get some attention. The manager didn't even look at any of the customers, and he kept grabbing servers to help move tables around. This is what they were doing: moving tables or chatting with one-another. I guess they were anticipating a busy night, but that's no excuse for atrocious service. The food is still pretty good, but a $16 sandwich doesn't taste as good as it did when it was $9 and came with good service. I don't know if the management changed or what, but I'm not going back.
(1)
Jenifer H.
Very upsetting to write this review but here it is...... I am the no. 2 Yelper here and would be the no. 1 but I do not always check in. So, what does that mean? That I am here a lot. At least once every other week, sometimes once a week and once 3 times in one week. I always loved this place. Food is great and prices are good. BUT, Sunday evening ruined it! I usually always make reservations on Open Table for this restaurant even though the place has never been full when my party has shown up. But Sunday was a spur of the moment type thing and it was 5:10PM and we were a party of 4 so I did not think there would be an issue. Walk in with my parents and son and the place is a third full. There was a lot of seating. At the front podium was a waitress, a hostess, and the Manager. The waitress asked if I had reservations and I said no. She then said they were only seating guests with reservations tonight because of the event at the Honda Center. I looked around and asked if she was kidding me and she said no. I took one step back and opened the Open Table application on my iPhone. I saw that there were reservations available every 15 minutes the whole night! I clicked on 5:15PM and low and behold I had reservations. I took one step forward and told the hostess I have 5:15PM reservations. The waitress walked away and the hostess and Manager just gave me a puzzled look. The hostess then asked if I made reservations on twitter and before I answered went on to ask "what name." That's all she asked "what name." I said Open Table still trying to reply to the twitter question she had asked. She then, very rudely, said she is asking for my name not who I made reservations through and she rolled her eyes. Really? You just rolled your eyes at a customer? And one that is here weekly? And in front of the Manager? I asked if there was a problem at which time the Manager said there was not a problem. The hostess then sat us. I did tell her she should not have rolled her eyes at me and how rude she was. She never apologized but did give the excuse that she is acting like that because she is frustrated with the Manager who does not know what he is doing. Anyway, I would have left and went somewhere else but at that point it was more of a "I'm going to eat here even though you told me I couldn't.' However, I doubt I will be back. And a note for the owners: 5 tables all around us remained empty for the first 30 minutes we were there and your Manager turned lots of parties away! Bad for business.
(1)
Tanya I.
Had dinner there last night with my family for a Saturday night it was pretty dead. The hostess was very friendly and pretty much the only staff member we encountered that smiled and seemed to be happy to work there. Our server was terrible he had no personality, forgot 2 things my sister ordered and didn't come by to check on us or to see if we wanted another glass of wine ect. The food runner had zero expression on her face and just dropped the plates on the table without even making eye contact or saying one word. Very strange...... It's too bad because the food was really good. Now I know why there was a wait at the other places.
(2)
Monique N.
I saw this restaurant by chance when a friend of mine wanted to go watch a movie at the theater next door. I was hungry so I had a little debate with myself... Fatburger or this Restaurant. I kind of wish I went to Fatburger instead of PCC (Prime cut cafe). I had ordered the Blu cheese bacon burger medium rare. It came out well done. The burger itself wasn't good at all the blu cheese was actually the killer of this dish for me. Maybe its because I'm not too familiar with blu cheese but man--I would not get this ever again. The fries were good though--I'd give them that. Actually thats what gave them their 2nd star. Everything else was kind of Mediocre. Service was kind of 3 star since our waiters kept switching and forgetting to bring out a knife or fork. I'm sorry PCC. Your high prices and not so tasty food combined with waiters who thought I was some poor teen really threw me off. I will not be back.
(2)
Tom Z.
This place has to be on my top 10 list. While I aspire someday to be wealthy enough to hire an interior decorator, I would simply send them to eat at Prime Cut Cafe and tell them to make my place look like that. The colors are warm and inviting and it has a modern but not futuristic feel to it. They obviously have a great selection of wines here. While I'm not a big wine aficionado they did introduce me to the Moscato--which is more of a dessert (sweet) wine. I absolutely love this wine and even though it's sweet it goes well with a meal. You have to get something "steak" here. It's just always perfect. If you're looking for something lighter and less expensive or you're there for lunch, try the Prime Rib dip. This is the best French Dip sandwich around and it comes with shoestring fries that are equally tasty. If you're going for a steak dinner, the 8oz Hanger steak is their least expensive BUT flavorful to the max. It's $18 of pure steak lovers flavor! I've also had the 8oz Filet Mignon which at $25 is great as well. I always get them cooked "Medium" and they always deliver it pink in the center. The steaks come with Potato Gratin with Roasted Garlic. The potatoes are very cheesy which is very good. While everything is so good here I scrape that plate which is great but I'm usually wanting a bit more. I suppose it's my fault, and if I wanted to go for a 10oz or 14oz steak I'm sure I'd be full--but the Hanger and Filet are SO GOOD it's hard for me to even try anything else! The service is usually good here as well. I think you have to ask for any kind of bread before the meal--it's not part of their regular offerings, but they give it for free. They give you a pitcher of water too, so you don't have to wait for them to come back all the time if you need a refill. If you haven't tried this place--you owe it to yourself to try it. It's right next to the movie theater so you can make it a "date night"! There's never a lot of people here and never a wait. This is nice but worries me that it would close sometime. Tell your friends!
(5)
Shelley J.
We regularly eat here before the movies, and have even celebrated holiday events in the party room. The Manager and servers are amazing, and the food rivals a 4 star restaurant as does the wine list.
(5)
Cindy H.
Came here on a Saturday afternoon about 3pm. Almost completely empty which was nice. I ordered their pulled pork bbq sandwich. Could possibly have been the messiest meal with sauce dripping everywhere, but probably the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had.
(4)
Joe B.
Extremely disappointing. My friend and I had dinner here tonight (Saturday 6/8/2013) and we couldn't figure out why the place was so dead on a Saturday night. Well, it might have had something to do with the mediocre food (I'm being kind) and sub par customer service. I had the ridiculously over priced rib eye which was "tough" and I made the mistake of ordering a glass of the house Cabernet. When I voiced my displeasure with the wine to the wait person after two sips and asked to see the wine list, one would think the offer to remove the cost of the glass of wine from the bill would be made, but that wasn't done. OK, not a big deal. 7 bucks isn't going to break my bank account. But, when there are easily a dozen other restaurants within a mile or so of one another, you would think customer service would be a priority of each of them but, not so much at Prime Cut Cafe. The wine list was brought as requested and a different brand of Cabernet was requested and all was good (except, of course for the poor cut of rib eye I was given). After we had finished our meal, we were asked if we'd be having dessert and we told our wait person we'd pass on dessert but we would eventually be having a cup of coffee and we'd let her know when that would be (we still had nearly full glasses of wine in front of us). 10 minutes later, and before we had a chance to finish our wine, the wait person brought our coffee to us. So, we "enjoyed" the remainder of our wine and our coffee simultaneously and quite some time passed (roughly 20 minutes) before we saw our wait person again (the place was virtually empty so, it's not like she was busy with other customers). She collected our empty wine glasses and said she'd return with the bill shortly. I had to ask her if we could have a refill on our coffee first and she obliged. Suffice to say, I won't be returning to Prime Cut Cafe and I suggest you look elsewhere as well, if you're looking for a quality meal and quality customer service.
(2)
Colleen W.
We really enjoyed this place and loved the modern yet casual feel about this place. Delicious dinner! We loved the House Baked Foccacia they brought to the table. For drinks we ordered a Martini straight up with Ketel One of course and a glass of SHIRAZ,LAYER CAKE. Both were very enjoyable drinks. Entrees were wonderful as well. We tried the Bacon- Blue burger and the California Salad and One of their 20$ entrees that come with a soup or salad and the entree and dessert of your choice. The bacon -blue burger was cooked to our liking and had just the right amount of blue cheese without the flavor overwhelming the burger. The California salad was very much like a Cobb salad with tender chicken and tossed with a lovely and light vinaigrette. My husband ordered The fillet Mignon tacos. The meat was cooked to perfection with pico DE Gallo. His starter was tortilla soup and he loved that too. His dessert was a small piece of super moist carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Only complaint would be that the cake was a bit small, but oh so good. With our sweet tooth still screaming we ordered their freshly baked chocolate chip cookies (you get 4 cookies) served with milk. Just a wonderful ending to a very nice meal. Service was A-OK. We will return when in Orange County.
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Krystal R.
Meh, I'm so disappointed with my last dining experience here, I just don't understand how this place can thrive. The customer service was iffy at best. We made reservations on a Friday night for two at 6pm, and were sat right away promptly. Yet it took another 5+plus minutes to get greeted by our waitress. It seemed like forever before she got our water and iced tea and the restaurant was not busy at all for a Friday night. I've been here a couple times and loved the food, but the customer service always is inconsistent. We started off with an appetizer - the buttermilk chicken bites with ranch and BBQ sauce. Apparently when it was delivered to our table, not by our waitress...there was no ranch dressing. I tried to flag down our waitress and ask her where the ranch was, and she told me it was not included with this dish. (Hmmm, that's funny I swore I saw it on the description.) She said she would bring it regardless, but I guess it took her awhile to get a cup of ranch for us because she disappeared and when I thought she was coming back to our table she proceeded to take the next table's order. Umm what happened? I guess you forgot to bring us the item we requested, it threw me for a loop. Dinner came out and I had ordered the new special of peppered ahi with scalloped potatoes and veggies. My husband had ordered the hangar steak with scalloped potatoes. Presentation was so-so, the beautiful rare ahi with a reduction sauce and colorful veggies and a giant blob of scalloped potatoes. I looked over at my husbands, and his potatoes were in a little cast iron dish. Hmmm, I guess my dish got more potatoes. I took one bite of my potatoes...lukewarm. Not even piping warm or toasty, and I took a bite of my husband's same exact potatoes on his dish...nice and warm. Inconsistency once again...and as much as I tried to enjoy my lukewarm potatoes...I couldn't take it anymore. I requested another side dish of hot potatoes since the potatoes on my dish weren't that enjoyable. Within 5 minutes, I got a brand new order of potatoes...in a cast iron dish. Hmmm, they looked hot - you could see the steam piping above the plate. I tried to take a bite but had to wait because it was overly hot. Geeesh, two ends of the spectrum completely - warm and effffing hot. I just don't get it. How was my ahi tuna, most of it was really good but the end pieces had bits of fat still left on. It was really chewy and not that edible. We got a chance to look over the dessert menu, and low and behold the dinner menu was on the other side. I doublechecked our appetizer order...and yup you got it ranch dressing was included in our dish. I guess our waitress doesn't know her menu, and just jots down orders. Then my husband and I had a discussion who's fault was the mishap on our appetizer. Is the expediter to blame? They are the last one to check the dish and what about the waitress? I asked her about that specific menu item and she nonchalantly dismissed my inquiry. Errr...there are so many factors that seemed pointless to be arguing about it. Someone dropped the ball, but they don't really care. Overall, I left kinda not wanting to come back ever. Disappointed with the lack of customer service, or the waitress not knowing the menu...left me irritated. I should have visited Bob's Big boy or Lazy Dog Cafe for a better priced meal.
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Christina K.
Finding a place to eat in the surrounding Mouseburbia near Angel Stadium is easy enough, but I had a yen for red meat with which to treat a couple of co-workers, and selected this spot without a ton of research beforehand. It (and the surrounding area) are all part of a relatively new development, but the space itself inside had its charms: moderate lighting, high ceilings, dark tables, and what looked like a nice bar area. Ambient noise wasn't an issue, so it was a place where we could have a conversation easily enough, and that's the sort of basic pleasure not every restaurant affords you. Coming over from the Stadium after the Futures Game (a Sunday night), we were seated promptly, and our server was scrupulously attentive. I alerted him to my having a gluten allergy, which he took in stride--I had to do without the good-looking gratin potatoes with my steak, but they whipped up some tasty green beans (made perfectly, not overcooked) easily enough, so I even wound up eating healthier for my trouble. So, points to them for responsiveness and execution. The steak itself was merely OK. I went for medium rare (as ever), and it came out a little tougher and more dry on the outside, albeit still pink and tasty on the inside. So, merely competent and edible on that score. The wine list was long and solid, but the mark-up about that one extra dollar per glass to make you notice it. I can't imagine their rents are cheap in this venue, but still, it's noteworthy. All in all, a decent spot, one I wouldn't complain about landing in again. Not excellent by upscale steak spot standards, but a definite step up from Outback, and worth the minor additional expense if you prefer a more upscale venue while eating your cow instead of having one.
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Asim K.
I've been here twice now. The food is remarkable. This is great steakhouse quality food at reasonable prices. The decor is very modern, like Houston's. The food is great. First time I came I had the Prime New York Strip Steak. It was fantastic. The dry aged beef quality really showed. It came with potatoes, which were awesome. We had started with the cheese fondue, which was a celebration in itself. I also had the Apple Blue Cheese salad, which was great. The second time, I came for lunch with some friends. We had the Prime Cut Cheeseburgers. These things were HUGE, and were delectable. They came with nice shoestring fries. This is definitely going to be a regular place. The people who work here are great.
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Heina D.
The $9 glass of red lived up to its price. The meal I had here (salmon) was tasty, as were the root vegetables that accompanied it, but didn't quite live up to what they were charging for it. I didn't pay for my meal, so it was someone else's loss. Honestly, for the pretentiousness of this place's name and atmosphere, the food quality and level of service doesn't quite live up. We were a large table with people ordering full meals, glasses of wine, and dessert, and yet they only saw fit to refill our waters AFTER we were done eating.
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Lauren M.
The atmosphere is really nice. It's good for a casual dinner, while being somewhat fancy. The food is okay for what it is. It's really simple food that isn't spectacular. The meat is cooked pretty well, which is their saving grace. The filet mignon had a nice sear to it. It tasted like they just seasoned the meat in salt and pepper, which I can appreciate, but I could have done that at home. The sides were simple dishes (creamed spinach and potato gratin) that seem homemade except they use an overabundance of cream and cheese, respectively. Cookies and milk for dessert seemed exciting until it tasted just like the toll house cookie rolls you cut up from the fridge section at the grocery. They also had a poor choice of milk cup. Good luck trying to dunk your cookie in there. If you have spare money to burn on just "okay" food, come here. If not, you can have dinner at my house for a nominal fee.
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Miko C.
Was craving something sweet and my friend recommended this place. "E" going here was a great suggestion!!! Ordered the flourless chocolate cake, and it was so super good, that I didn't miss any of the flour!!!! It came out melty hot accompanied with vanilla bean ice cream. It was totally worth the 15 minutes that it took to come out after I ordered. Their coffee was yummy too and complemented the dessert perfectly. "E" ordered the apple cobbler. I ate some of it and thought it also tasted delicious! Yes, I admit I finished eating what he left because it was that good. Can't judge this place on food, but can recommend it for the desserts. Mmmmmmm.
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michael j.
Had dinner here tonight and really enjoyed it. The service was great as was the food. I arrived before the other half of my four person party. We were greeted warmly by the hostess who offered to seat us but I told her I would wait. While I waited, a least two other folks from the restaurant staff asked if I had been helped and/or needed anything while I waited. Once my party was all there and we were seated, our orders were taken and drinks were brought out in a timely fashion. The food was cooked to order and nicely presented; I recommend the prime rib! We could have stayed for dessert but our tab for two adults with cocktails and entrees and two kids with kids plates was already pressing our budget (about ~$85). We ended up going across the street for yogurt. If price had not been an issue, I definitely would have stayed to soak up some more of the service and ambiance at Prime Cut.
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Paul R.
Absolutely one of the best places I've been to for steak and prime rib. Tops Five Crowns - my gold standard. Service was extraordinarily good, Must haves include the deviled eggs and jelly doughnuts.
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KIM K.
If you are looking for a great place to eat with great service this is the place to go! I love a great meal with great wine and this place is it! We came for the first time and had Mary as our waitress, let's just say she is one of the best if not the best waitress's we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We love eating out and we are the kind of people that enjoy finding a good place and sticking with it. Let the word out about this awesome find in Orange! Great food, great drinks, great prices, and great service now that's what you're looking for this place is it!!!!!!!!!!! We will be back time and time again!!!!!
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Thao N.
Came here today for lunch to kick off OC Restaurant Week. I have been wanting to try this place for a while since its not too far from where I live. The lunch menu was $15 dollars so I figured you cant beat that! Right when we sat down, the BF was already barking about the menu. Saying its overpriced for burgers, tacos and salad, blah blah blah. He was singing a different tune after the meal though! Appetizer had the deviled eggs and olives. The Deviled Eggs is a must! I wish we both ordered it! It comes in 4 pieces. It even had bacon pieces on top. The olives...were eh.... Entrees we had the Burgundy Mushroom Cheeseburger and the Filet Mignon Salad. Both were so full of flavor. The cheeseburger was cooked perfectly and the Sea Salt Fries that came with it were soo good. The filet on the salad was cooked for the most part perfectly, some parts seemed a little dry but overall the salad was good. Dessert came with 2 chocolate chip cookies, fresh! The key is that they were warm and gooey with a glass of milk. The dessert could have been better but we had no choices it was automatic. I will def come back again to try the rest of the menu.
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Jane W.
We just ate here for the second time this evening and I am just as pleased. The food is delicious and the wait staff very attentive. The steak salad was the best I have ever had anywhere. The wedge salad is just as it should be--and complete with egg. Tonight I had the prime rib dip with terrific horseradish sauce--excellent! We ended up trying this place as a default but will continue to return as it has earned our praise.
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Nicole A.
My visit to Prime Cut Cafe was supremely disappointing. My boyfriend and I decided to go for dinner a couple weeks back and made a reservation online. When we arrived, I gave my name to the hostess who looked me up and down before telling me that the table would not be ready until 8:30. That would have been fine, I don't mind waiting, but she was beyond rude. I then asked if we could wait at the bar until we were seated. She glared at us and responded, "Well... Yeah, I guess that's fine". I was genuinely shocked at how annoyed and displeased she seemed to be by our very presence in the restaurant. May I also say (not that it should matter) that my boyfriend and I were both dressed nicely for dinner so I ruled that out as a reason for her attitude. The bartender was a very nice gentleman who seemed pleasant in our brief exchange as we ordered a glass of wine and a beer while we waited at the bar. He was the ONLY bright spot in the service at this restaurant. The hostess came over to us after about 10 minutes to let us know that our table was ready. Once we were seated, the waitress spent a total of maybe 45 seconds at our table from the time she came to take our drink orders until we paid our bill. She never refilled our waters or asked if we wanted another beer or glass of wine. She seemed outright annoyed that we wanted to order an appetizer without placing our meal orders at the same time. She wasn't rude but she certainly was not concerned with whether or not we were enjoying our meal or needed anything. The food was decent but, honestly, it doesn't matter because I certainly won't be going back. It's a shame this restaurant provides such horrible service because I would have enjoyed going back to sample more of their extensive wine menu. Alas, it is just not worth it.
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Alex V.
Based on the recent review of the delish burger, I went for it.... I enjoy the best burgers around. Burger was like 7.5 out of 10, didn't get my WOW factor ( ; don't get me wrong it was tasty, just not the bomb... The reason for the 3 stars was due to the service. I sat at the bar and the bartender was working the floor and bar. There seemed to be plenty of help around. I'd try it again...
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Jodi B.
The food is always great and the service was excellent. Ask for Laura as your server and your every need will be taken care of - she waited to put our entrees in until we'd enjoyed our appetizers (there's nothing worse than feeling rushed when all the food comes at once). She was attentive without hovering and made sure everything was perfect.
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Katie W.
I've really been trying not to hand out 5's lately, but I just can't help myself on this one!! I did not have ONE complaint, everything was fantastic! I came here with my mom fully intending on getting our drank on and then going to the movies to sober up & it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We started off with a tasting flight each. Mom got the Cali Cabernet and I got the Sexy Sparkling ( I love sparkling wines). Presented very nicely and we both LOVED our choices!! Then we ordered the cheese fondue appetizer. I wasn't expecting much out of this seeing as though I'm a huge Melting Pot person and didn't think this would compare, but WOW! It was delicious!...Definitely not enough for more than 2 people, but the perfect size for the 2 of us! After that I decided I needed to sample the "GAGA Rose wine" for 2 reasons, 1, Rose is my favorite kind of wine other than sparkling, and 2, I love Lady Gaga (although it was not named after her...yes, I asked). GAGA was pretty good wine as well. By this time mom & I were feeling good so we went on with the ordering! I had the filet mignon salad and mom just skipped the rest of the food entirely and went straight to dessert ordering the "French Doughnuts". WOWWWW my salad was AMAZING! There was a TON of steak in it...really tender and perfectly cooked! Great dressing too! But OMG, the French doughnuts...my mouth is salivating like a dog smelling bacon just thinking about them! Round, warm, fluffy little delicious balls of heaven with different sauces for dipping! God, I miss them dearly. We also each got another glass of sparkling wine. It was an expensive lunch of about $100.00, but well worth it! The place is really nice, and honestly, I don't really think it "fits in" with Orange...it seems way too nice for the area & more like somewhere you'd see in Anaheim Hills or Irvine, but I'm psyched to have it near! Can't wait to go back and bring the fiance!!
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Danny H.
First off-this is NOT a stuffy steakhouse. If you are looking for a good burger but don't want to spend much-try it out! I'm not kidding-sure you'll pay more for a steak, it is high quality food. But for $10 you can have the best burger you have ever tasted and I'm not exaggerating. The burgers are so juicy and delicious and there is NO grease on your plate afterwards. SO good. And then there are the donuts.....I can't describe them without being horribly inappropriate. Try them and you'll know what I mean.
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Clint S.
This place is overrated at 3.5 stars. Overpriced for poor quality food and sub-par service. I mean seriously, how do you screw up a cheeseburger? Don't waste your money at this place.
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Angela C.
After working in the Anaheim area and finding mostly average or touristy type food nearby, it was a nice surprise to find this place. It's a decent looking place, although reminds me of a cigar type place with all the dark wood. They let you bring your dog to the patio so it's nice to hang out there in the warm summer nights. The first 10 times I visited, I ordered the filet mignon tacos. The meat is definitely a better quality and makes all the difference. It was consistently tasty and everyone I brought to dine with me all got hooked on the filet mignon tacos! French fries: thin cut, crunchy, and just the right amount of salty with something extra that I can't figure out, not that I tried very hard. Bacon-Blue Burger: juicy thick beef, carmelized onions, two big pieces of bacon, tiny crumbs of bleu cheese and this garlic mayo sauce that was YUM. Deviled Eggs: I hadn't eaten deviled eggs for like 20 years because the last one I had smelled so much like fart and the hard-boiled egg part was all gelatinous but for some odd reason, one day, I ordered it and I was pleasantly surprised! It didn't have any smelly odor and was actually quite tasty. It even had this tangy spicy kick to it that I really really enjoyed. I am now fond of eggs again, yay! I would say skip the dessert. I tried the cookies and milk and it was uh just cookies and milk. I tried the french jelly donuts and it was stale Entenmann's with some gross sugary sauces on the side. I tried the flourless chocolate cake and it was not decadent and made me wish I was having a Chili's Molten Lava cake instead. Go for appetizers and entrees! Then, drive down Main street and make a stop at Pinkberry afterwards!
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Michelle W.
We have been there three times, and I'm not sure why we even went back after the 1st time. I guess I wanted to give them a chance to live up to their reviews. First, the menu is not extensive, but what they offer SOUNDS good. I wouldn't actually know. All three times we have been there they have been out of several entrees. The first time they did not have any of the three entrees my daughter chose. The third time was Mother's Day. It was 5pm and we were the ONLY table in the place, yet they were out of my first 2 choices!! It was only 5pm!! The service has always been lukewarm, bordering on rude. I went for lunch with friends after we had seen an ad announcing that restaurant week had been extended for an extra week at selected restaurants, and Prime Cut was one of the restaurants listed. The waiter seemed baffled but offered no solution. We had to prompt him to seek out a manager, who said they were NOT extending their restaurant week special. When we said that it was the sole reason we had come he was unsympathetic. He did not even attempt to offer any suggestions. He just said sorry and walked away. I will never go back.
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Ben T.
French Dip without cheese was unbelievable! I doubted my server on the recommendation over the alternative with cheese and onions, but it actually worked perfectly.
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Tom C.
3.5 stars - I'm really torn here. In our party of 6, we had really good service, great drinks, but inconsistent food. 5 of us loved our food and got exactly what we ordered. Opah was fresh fish, really tasty. I had beef short ribs which I loved. And the others got salads and chicken sandwiches that were enjoyable as well. Unfortunately, the 6th got a overdone steak that was tough to eat. We sent it back and they were apologetic about it. But it took them about 15m to get a replacement steak that wasn't much better. So disappointing, especially since they're a steak house! They did take it off the bill without asking and were polite about it. I would give them another chance though.
I know this is odd, but I gotta say it: The water is delicious. Filtered, bottled, I don't know, but it was good. Came with a friend for restaurant week. And no, they didn't offer the pre fixe menu, you have to ask. We both had the hard boiled egg appetizer. A little dry, but I'd get them again as they are tasty. Buddy had the bacon and bleu cheese burger and loved it. It was huge and the bacon was perfectly cooked. Yum. I had the chicken sandwich with roasted tomato, aged provolone and herb sauce. Spectacular. The chicken was moist, the sauce had a bite, and there was a lot of cheese. The bun looked and smelled great, but none for me. Bummer. They switched my fries for asparagus and it was completely perfect. Perfect seasoning, perfect texture, just perfect. Did I mention it's perfect? The buddy scored both desserts. She had the cobbler, said it was good, but she was too full to enjoy it. We watched the cookies and milk walk by and were totally in love. So she got those to take home to her daughter. I'm so jealous. The ambiance is really nice, and the service was impeccable, although for some reason I get uncomfortable when they pour water from the carafe on the table into my glass, but that's just me.
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Tracy V.
I came here on my lunch break one day and let me tell you... the food was amazing! I ordered a grilled cheese and a tomato bisque, the staff was friendly and the food was good, it was a little pricy for a lunch menu but you pay for what you get! very tasteful!
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Cheryl M.
I eat out at good restaurants a lot------the food here is almost excellent!!! I have been here three times ( only once was the service just a bit slow) the prime rib dip was awesome as well as the mashed potatoes ( I added a bit of horse radish to them---awesome) the focaccia bread was great as well as the heirloom tomato and spinach salad... a bit pricy---but good portions---worth it. I would compare it to Houstons in Irvine..I will go again!!!!!
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Kathi K.
Met a friend here for early dinner. We both really enjoyed the food. I had the Parmesan-crusted Salmon and the iceberg lettuce wedge. My friend had the mahi-mahi. Very well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. The lettuce wedge was delightful. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. My only issue is the prices are a bit high. The daily specials are $25 (salad is extra). They have an extensive wine list. All in all, a great meal.
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Brandon V.
Best martini in OC. Be sure to get it with Tito's vodka. The food is ok.
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Gee J.
Not the best ever. The BF picked this place from the OC Restaurant Week list. The food was good but not amazing. The service was less than great. Here's how it went - Starters - decent enough Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs, Bacon and a Hint of Spice - these were just as good as any other deviled egg I've had before. House Marinated Olives, Preserved Lemon and Organic Herbs - Just Olives. No crackers, no cheese, just olives. Tasty, salty, marinated, olives. They were served HOT, like hot, hot. We didn't finish them. I think I would have preferred a salad. Main Dish - Filling, but far some spectacular. I think I've had equal quality for less at Outback. Filet Mignon - Center Cut ~ 8 oz - Cooked to order - decent cut of meat, but it wasn't mind blowing. I expect filet mignon to be "like butta" Hanger Steak - 8 oz - cooked perfectly, very flavorful. Only complaint here the sauce/marinade they put on it, almost over powered the flavor of the meat by the end of the meal. Both came with Potato Gratin and Roasted Garlic - The garlic was great. The potatoes were bland. I added salt, but that just made them salty and bland. Desserts - by Far the best thing they served us which isn't really saying a lot. Cookies & Milk 2 Fresh Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked to Order who doesn't love this?! These were good, warm, gooey, and fresh from the oven cookies. They tasted like any store bought cookie dough. Not a bad thing, but nothing special. Seasonal Fruit Cobbler Fresh Seasonal Fruit individually baked in Skillets with a Brown Sugar Crust, served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Warm apple cobbler! This must have been really good because I only managed to sneak one bite before my BF polished it off. Service - A great waitress could have made me enjoy this place more than I did. Too bad we didn't get a great waitress. Don't get me wrong, she wasn't "bad" but both the BF and I got some awkward vibes from her. We had to request a RW menu, which seemed to be a bit of an annoyance for her. She stopped at our table upwards of 5 times just while we ate our steaks; however, she never managed or offered to refill our drinks. BF's water remained empty. Lastly - I looked at the prices on the regular menu on their website, and I don't think we even saved any money. All in all it was on the good side of OK. I think I an just anticipated more.
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L.R. C.
Been Once. Beautiful, classy experience. Everything from presentation, flavors, service was outstanding. Recommend for something different, first date, or even a prom. Very Enjoyable.
Very nice place, very clean, great service. The food is good, I enjoyed the selection.
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Nadine F.
Started off having some amazing sangria. The red wine sangria was not too sweet (which is often my complaint with sangria). Then I tried the AMAZING deviled eggs....DELICIOUS! I ordered the prime rib sandwich, which was phenomenal. My friend ordered the steak salad which was also delicious! I didn't order any wine, but I heard the wine selection is pretty great!
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Melinda L.
A surprising place in the O.C for some good prime rib. If it wasn't for a recommendation from a friend, I would have missed out at 'Prime Cut Cafe'. A small cozy cafe that's close by the Angels stadium, Honda Center, etc., this cafe brings a warm setting to have dinner or have a small social gathering. The lighting is medium and the patrons here are sophisticated, in their 40s. But, perhaps just that evening, we were surrounded in that crowd. I ordered the prime rib sandwich dip with fries. It came with thin cut fries and ketchup. Yum! My friends and I shared a cheese fondue with cuts of bread. For dessert, we ordered the the jellyroll doughnuts. Such fine sweet-er-ries (is that a word?). It came with raspberry, strawberry and orange marmalade. Strawberry was just delectable! Overall, this restaurant offered good service. Our waitress was nice and gave us great recommendations. Would absolutely come back here again!
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Allen J.
Great bar to go to be before or after a movie. Service is excellent .The filet mignon tacos are fantastic.
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Stephen B.
Mothers Day dinner with the wife and daughter. Good steak ! Overall a good place for dinner, especially the no corkage fee! We will be back again soon.
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Shannon H.
Solid 4 star restaurant. We think sitting at the bar is the way to go. Tony is a great bartender. He knows his wine and you can even buy a bottle to take home at great prices. Who knew you it was a wine store too! Try the wine flights... Had the Braised pork short ribs with mascarpone polenta with roasted root veggies and it was delish! My husband had the seafood fettuccini and it was good and well worth it, yet ...mine was better. Cesaer Salad was also very good. Go and enjoy, prices are good and enjoy the night out!
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Jimmy N.
my friends and i went here for OC restaurant week. I had a fantastic time but my friend (read Jacklyn H's review) didn't have a good time. i can say that i would definitely come back here again if I had other people visiting or whatnot.. or if I wanted to sample some wine (as this is a wine bar more than a restaurant). however, the service was pretty under par.. i wish i could give another star for the service, but i can't because our waiter / server sucked serious ass. we did note that there was a taller (white) waiter that just so happened to NOT have our table (but every other table around us!) and he seemed real energetic and friendly.. so maybe next time we can get him instead. :P parking is a little off as there aren't a lot of spaces directly adjacent to the restaurant, but there's a huge lot by the movie theaters if you wanna park there and walk over.
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Victoria D.
We came here for OC Restaurant week, though it was a bit of a drive for us from Aliso Viejo. We arrived fairly late in the evening and were the last table out of the restaurant at the end. Since it was restaurant week, we brought a group and were able to indulge and taste a lot of their different offerings. We also ordered some off the regular menu to taste things that sounded delicious but that weren't offered on the Restaurant Week Menu. For appetizers, we had an order of french fries, deviled eggs, the BLT salad, the Caesar Salad, the Asparagus soup, and the Granny Smith Apple Salad. The deviled eggs were absolutely the best and my husband loved his BLT salad. The asparagus soup was good and rather interesting, but seemed to taste delicious in the first few bites and then not as great as you ate more and more. The granny smith salad was good. The fries were oily and soggy and the Caesar salad was watery and I wouldn't recommend it. For entrees, we had several steaks, prime rib, chicken and short ribs. The steaks were good, the chicken was good, but the short ribs were the clear winner. For dessert, they offered only a choice between cookies or cobbler. We all ordered cobbler; the cobbler was just average. We ordered a few of their other desserts off RW menu just for fun; the chocolate lava cake was delicious and the jelly donuts were great and a lot of fun. All in all, I think that with the restaurant week menu, we got to try a good amount of food for a decent price. When it comes to their regular menu prices, I feel like they are moderately too expensive for the class of restaurant they are offering. This feels like it should be 20% cheaper to be a great place to come to before a sporting event (I'm sure it's packed before sporting events even at the current prices).
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Chris P.
The food here is awesome. The meat on the burger I had was phenomenal...it seriously melted in my mouth.
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Christina L.
Loved it! Stopped in for an impromptu drink at the bar while I was waiting for a friend. Too early for dinner, but ordered drinks and fondue. Dying to go back for a full meal. Bartender was attentive and friendly, hostess was sweet and the experience was lovely. A little pricey but don't mind spending money for good service, atmosphere and good dining. Will post a new review once I have an actual meal.
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Michael A.
Had a great dinner with the employees of Cartel Hair Salon on 12/6/11. I had the Grilled Wild Shrimp, baked red potato with green beans. Fantastic! The servers were on top of drinks and meals. Can't wait to go back for a family dinner.
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Robyn S.
I read about this place in the Food section of the LA Times and so I wanted to try it out. I've been on a wine kick lately so it seemed like the perfect time. I went on a Monday night so it wasn't busy at all. The bar is huge with nice comfortable seating so my boyfriend and I sat there. For starters, we tried the Cheese platter with your choice of 4 different cheeses. This was really good but I would have liked to of had some meat to go along with it. For main course, I had the prime rib. It was was good, not great. It was served with creamed spinach which I was a fan of. I tried Cheese Polenta for the first time and I was surprised that I liked it. It's sort of like grits with cheese....lol! If I were in the area again, I would go back but they should really expand their menu choices. Not very much to choose from.
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Robert H.
Had a nice time at Prime Cut. Very nice decor, friendly staff, and not too pricey. Started with Jumbo Shrimp appetizer. Was very fresh and the shrimp were of decent size Entree was the Chicken Burgundy. Id definately order this again. Sauteed chicken breast with a burgundy mushroom sauce. I had all veggies as a side to make it healthier. Very light meal and reasonably priced. The waitress we had very kind and attentive...... and we got lucky with no corkage fee. Prime has several things going for it; price, good food, location, decor, menu options, bar, and good service.
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Janet Q.
The food was better than the service. The creamed spinach was delicious. Service, slow and indifferent.
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Chandler T.
Awsome! Fast, friendly and tasty!!!
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Katie A.
Now let me tell you, I love this restaurant. They have a great wine list! I have been to this restaurant a few times. This particular time it wasn't as good as usual. I ordered the short ribs and they were really dry and the polenta was already cool, once it had reached me. My BF ordered the cheeseburger and he actually orders it almost everytime we go there, this time it was much more rare then he wanted it to be, so he was a little disappointed. This won't stop us from coming here again, but i hope this isn't going to be the new trend!
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Brian S.
Not sure what grade of meat they sell, but not sure I'd call it prime. One of the better spots to go before a Ducks or Angels game. Happy Hour isn't too busy, the deals probably aren't good enough to attract a crowd. Service is just okay. Has a waiter fish a piece of cork out of our wine bottle with his finger, then pour the wine. Again, probably the best spot in the are for pre-game to get decent food.
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Holly C.
What a great place! It looks a little imposing from outside, but inside it's a chill, fun atmosphere with great food. The deviled eggs are, indeed, the bomb. They have curry or something in them that gave a great kick. I had the prime rib dip. Great, high quality meat with no gristle or fatty bits and good, solid bread. Husband had the shortribs enchiladas. Sounds weird, but a nice combo. Finally, we had the cookies and milk, which was a comfort food surefire. Wish I lived closer, so I could eat there more often.
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Chuck H.
Before visiting this establishment I read their webpage, where they have on their wine menu that there is a Friday night happy hour from 10pm to midnight. When we arrived we were informed that the Friday late night happy hour had not been offered for a year and they did not offer to honor it anyways.
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Kendall B.
I love coming in for dinner and I usually sit at the bar. Nicole and Gary are the best bartenders, but the last few times I've come in, they haven't been working. Thankfully, last night Nicole was!! She makes the best drinks (especially martinis- get a lemondrop, a buttercream tini, or a '007) always yummy and good and cold!! I've had the grilled shrimp, parmesan salmon, and a burger... all delicious!! On the cons side... the fruit flies are bad and there is definitely a change in staff morale (it seems to be because of new management/ownership). Either way I give it 5 stars because of the excellent service Nicole and/or Gary provide - good food GREAT drinks!!!
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Jeff C.
After seeing the write up in the OC Register, my wife and friends decided to spend a pre Valentine's Day meal at the relatively new restaurant. Billed as a lower cost steak house and wine bar or "low cost luxury", the place has a nice casual feel and offers a minimal choice menu, but I'll bet that most anyone in your party can find something they like. Our party stuck with the classics; prime rib or steaks while I had the roasted chicken. Our waiter warned me that the chicken is individually roasted and it would take 20 minutes. He did not lie, but we didn't care either. The entrees were nice and tasty, no wow factor, but nothing to disappoint. The fondue appetizer was a fun way to start the evening and the jelly doughnuts were a unique dessert. The wine list offers tastes, glasses, and full bottles. They also offer various flights for a reasonable price. We ended up buying a bottle off the list from a winery we are extremely familiar. Corkage is $15 which is reasonable. Not somewhere that will draw me back regularly, but its a nice alternative to the other restaurants in the complex. Now before or after a movie, we now have a quality alternative so we can match our taste buds to the style of food served.
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David B.
I did a search on Yelp last night and found Prime cut. After reading the reviews my wife and I decided to check the place out. The decor was nice, the service was good, and the fondue w/roasted garlic was excellent (if it wasn't for the fondue, i would have given this restaurant 1 star). But when it came to the steak, I must say I was quite disappointed. The menu stated that the steaks were aged 20 some odd days but tasted like they were straight off the rack @ Albertsons. When I ordered the steak I asked for medium rare but I noticed it was more on the medium - medium well side, too dry for my taste. The meat quality was poor, I usually expect a larger, what I like to call a horseshoe strip (you know the best part of the rib eye! the part you always eat first...that part that is the juiciest and with all that awesome fat!). Prime cut's rib eye was more like price cut rib eye. The horseshoe was more like a fly's shoe. Taste & seasoning wise, I didn't find anything special other that the roasted garlic they served with it. Honestly I can grill a better tasting, un-aged, Costco steak at home. I do not believe I would be dining at Price Cut Cafe again... I just realized it's a MUST to cross-check the reviewers other posts... From now on, I'm going to make sure their idea of a 4 or 5 star restaurant is the same as my standards. I can't help but feel that some of the people with only a single post are fake. There's NO WAY this place has a 4 star rating whereas Morton's Steak House has 3.5 stars. .
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Andre T.
My work out partner just had a birthday, and she loves steak so decided to give Prime Cut a try. I was somewhat disappointed. Service was sub par. And the manager knew this. Several minutes after sitting down he came over and asked if anyone had come by our table yet. "Nope" I responded. The waitress came up seconds later. I realize this is a wine bar, but they have no beers on tap, and the selection could be a little better, although they did have somewhat of an interesting variety... and a full bar, so the evening was saved. I am not a wine pro, but I know what I like: Cabernet Sauvignoblahblah, and I know quite a few of the ones that I like... But they did not have any of them. I tried one that was recommended and it was just ok. Wine drinkers: Don't let my whining about the wine discourage you from checking this place out. For dinner I had the filet, and it was definitely good. Not the best, but good. I have had a better steak at a fish restaurant before. The setting at Prime Cut is very nice. Decor and ambience is very nice, but not 'stuffy' nice. Great spot to come after work with friends, maybe get some appetizers and wine and enjoy the bar. Parking sucks due to the movie theater. If you are paranoid about door dings you will have to park very far.
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George S.
this place was pretty delicious. fast service, great beer selection. great steak sandwich which is what i had. along with their tomato soup. a must try place.
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Nedra M.
The calamari is good, but they don't give you enough shrimp in it. We had to go on a digging expedition to find it. . The cheese fondue is pretty dayum good, could have been a wee bit cheesier. I had the Filet Migon Schnitzel which is medallions over some warm potato salad. Very Very good and probably what I will order the next time I come. The waiter was on point and was at our table quite regularly. I will probably be back.
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Kolby C.
Arrived there around 6:30 for my sisters birthday and we were promptly seated. The waiter was nice but seemed fairly new to the joint just based on his generally nervous vibe. Checked out the menu and was less than impressed, but decided to go for the Roasted Chicken and asparagus @ $16 (which politely told me it took 25 minutes to cook, so I put in my order before everyone else did). Lot's of other people complained about service lagging, but our waiter was quite speedy and attentive. The house cab was good and came out pretty quick and it was enjoyable, forgot the name. Thought the food took a bit long to come out, but blamed myself for ordering the roasted chicken. The chicken came out and had a great presentation, however the "large" size of the plate was quickly diminished once I got involved with it and noticed all the chicken was propped up on bread. Yes, small pieces of torn apart bread. It was adorned with some small raisins, seasoning, pine nuts, and lots of bread. When I finally pulled the bread out of the mix I was left with quite a pathetic little half chicken sitting in front of me. Although good, the portion was incredible small. Quickly at it and was left still yearning for more, definitely not worth the $16 IMO. Actually, not worth anything at all since it left me unsatisfied. The service was good, decor was like a cleaned up chain restaurant with a bit of class, and food was whatever. Kudos to them for trying, but they fell a bit short (at least with what I got).
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Matt Q.
Went for Valentine's Day, reservation was for 6:00 PM but we got there at 5:30 PM. They seated us almost immediately. To their credit, they were not taking any walk-ins whatsoever. While dining, we noticed many empty seats. They gave my wife a rose but there were no Valentine's Day specials or decor. Fondue was tasty, prime rib good, not great but good. The sides were tiny. Dessert was best part, we split a Hot Chocolate Cake served in a hot chocolate cup. Overall good but next time I will have to try the steaks.
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Tim N.
First time here with my wife and my kid on valentine day. The food was not that great. I had a 12 oz prime ribs and it was extremely salty. My side was good though. My wife had the filet mignon. The meat was tender and good. however, the side that came with it wasn't good.
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Raymond H.
Business lunch with the gang. Grilled cheese and tomato soup + salads. Food was just okay but the vibe and service, not so great. blah decor, dark. The bar and half the restaurant was closed down.
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Elleni H.
No corkage fee. Yummy starters like deviled eggs, fondue, warm olives. Ceasar salad, got thumbs up, but I enjoyed the cream of mushroom soup. My friends ordered a New York strip rare +, my hubby got a filet and I had the short rib rag-out. All were delicious and I recommend saving room for a small dessert. Dinner with my hubby and good friend. Nice atmosphere, however don't go for a late dinner, past 8. It clears out early and although no one's rushing you, you feel awkward having a leisurely dinner.
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Angela S.
I haven't been to this plaza is a long time and was thrilled to see more restaurants (you can only eat at chili's so much). I got the prime rib dip and my friend got a side of asparagus and the chicken burgundy. This was right after we'd watched Julie & Julia and we were starving after seeing so much good food on the screen. It was half-empty, but there was a computer error so our food was slow coming to us. But the food made up for it. The whipped potatoes were great, but the sandwich ommggggggg amazing. The bread was buttery, eggy and crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. Prime rib was sliced thin, but not too thin and had crispy edges as well. YUM horseradish was a great compliment to the sandwich. Asparagus was good too, not overcooked or wood-y. Chicken burgundy was good, but not amazing. It was really tender, but the sauce wasn't thhhaatttt great.
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Anne Marie P.
3.5 stars Great location next to Century. Flagship eatery for the company (Cinemark) that also owns Auld Irisher next door as well as the theater. As much as I enjoyed the casual, yet upscale ambiance....the best in Stadium Promenade - - I was a little disappointed by the service. It could be that they were plain busy, but running out of wine/water glasses? The smell of natural gas in the ladies room (they knew about it already) and taking longer than necessary to swing by with the check? I thought eating at 6:30pm was supposed to be a good thing. Their roasted chicken was a knock-off of Zuni cafe...even down to the bread salad. LOVED the wine flight options. Hot cocoa cake was smooth and indulgent. Would love to come back for the short ribs, polenta, and cheese course.
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Shannon G.
I came here on a business lunch meeting, great place for it too. There was hardly anybody in the restaurant though, which I thought was weird. Maybe it's more of a dinner place? Anyways, the food rocked! I got the prime rib melt, a salad and we had deviled eggs for appetizers. Everything was FANTASTIC! The service was great too, very friendly.
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Randy S.
great place, love the set up and location! food is awesome, cookies and milk are the best way to finish a meal!
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Katie R.
Get the DOUBLE CHICKEN SANDWICH!!!! It's the best sandwich I have ever had. The bun is home made, and it melts in your mouth. Who knew a girl like me could down two chicken breasts so easily. In addition, recently I gave up meat, so I switched to the Fish Sandwich. I replaced the focacia bread with the regular bun, and VOILA! Deliciousness! I host alot of client meetings here. It's classy, but reasonably priced. I would guess that lunch is $10-$15 a plate.
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Steve G.
went on a tuesday and the place really nice and quiet. Food was extremely good. I understand this was a wine bar but as a beer drinker was upset with there selection. Service was good. Might get a little crowded on weekends because of location but overall nice place.
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Sandy K.
The fuji apple salad is really good. Their focaccia bread is the best I've ever had. I like the ambiance which is very modern, clean and welcoming.
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Nancy L.
Here's the Register story the previous Yelper was talking about. ...and for the record, it was not a review, just a business profile. But, personally, I think this place rocks. Love the following dishes: Starters: grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, deviled eggs, BLT Salad: Main entrees: filet mignon, braised ribs with polenta (OMG so good) and the roasted chicken...the burger isn't too bad either..for $9.95..very good, but not as good at The Counter . ocregister.com/articles/…
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Adrienne R.
My brother took me here before a Ducks game about a month back. You HAVE to order the BLT salad!! So good. It really tastes better than it reads on the menu. So, we shared that and he ordered the prime rib dip and I ordered the Bleu Burger without the bleu... we shared entrees and I think the burger was better than the prime rib. Or perhaps prime rib dips are not my thing (love prime rib.. steak though!). Try not to overdo it on the horseradish, it'll get you! The fries are amazing! The only thing I didn't like about the meal was the room-temp water served in the carafe... what's wrong with ice?? Oh, and the guy in the booth behind me could not stop going on about how his steak was overdone, though I heard the manager say "that's how we cook our medium rare steaks." I think he just wanted to complain. Also, get here early on a game night as it filled up as we got closer to puck-drop. Good spot if you're in the neighborhood!
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Maggie N.
Came here for a glass of wine before going to the movie theatre next door. The wine selection was decent, but felt a little generic. I did appreciate the amount of wines from Napa and Sonoma, hence the added star. I ended up selecting a flight. The pours were on the small side, ok, I'll be honest, these were minature. A standard flight pour should be 2oz, these were 1oz at best, when I mentioned this, I got a snarly responce. Perhaps the bartender needs to learn proper pours, and some manners.
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Shannan B.
We just had our company New Year`s party (Allen James Salon in Tustin, in case you're curious) and it was as scrumptious as always. Laura and the crew took great care of us and everyone LOVED their meal and drinks. We had great food and service and we all left fat and sassy. What more could you ask for?
Went here with my family recently and was curious to see what it was like. We were seated within a few minutes, and the waitress was there soon after to greet us. We looked over the menu and the wine list, and dove in.We started with the Garlic cheese fondue, which for a garlic nut like myself seemed pretty bland. The Wedge salads were not that big of slice of wedge compared to most places, but it was really good. I enjoyed the prime rib it was cooked perfect and the raw horseradish (the real stuff) was so good and soooo hot. My wife and mother had chicken dishes while my father had a steak. We all enjoyed some wine from there extensive wine list, while my wife enjoyed the sampler special of champagnes. The staff was friendly, and the service great. they even brought some hot water out to heat up our babies bottle. The place looks great and the restrooms are clean. I will be back, and urge you to try it. This is walking distance to the Ahaheim stadium (the pond) and would be great before a game or concert. a pretty classy place without the price.
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Catherine M.
Went here last weekend for the first time with FI. We ordered the calamari which was ok. Nothing spectacular. I ordered the Filet Mignon and it was spectacular. The meat was soft and the garlic was perfect topping. My FI ordered the dip pork sandwich and he loved it. I'll be back to try other items.
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K T.
Great food and atmosphere. Our favorite was the smoked salmon appetizer!
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Scott C.
I had the skirt steak and it was good, but I remember the best part of my dinner was the wedge salad. I'd come back for the salad.
First time here so I didn't know what to order -- TONS of beef items on the menu and only a couple chicken and fish dishes. Not wanting to spend a lot of money, I opted for the hamburger. I WAS ECSTATIC WITH IT! It had a super soft bun & delightfully seasoned high quality beef! The server was nice & attentive but not over the top. The cosmo martini was to die for! On the way out we noticed the Happy Hour specials that are avaialable at the bar only -- lots of half-priced drinks & apps. We will DEFINITELY be back. It was one of the best hamburgers EVER -- definitely LOVE AT FIRST BITE!!
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Vicky N.
This place has the best Prime Rib Dip sandwich. The shoestring fries they serve w/ dish adds a perfect amount of crunch and saltiness. Great wine selection and ambiance.
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Brittani D.
steak was really really good. i got it to go, only thing i didn't like is how they put my food in the bag.. spilled everywhere but next time i'll be eating there so no mess problems. decently priced and very tastey
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D S.
The best Prime Rib sandwich in the area. Great food and very nice place to meet for a business lunch or casual lunch. The asparagus is a great add on side option.
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Paula N.
Just finished an amazing dinner - all 5 of us were very happy with our meals... the herb roasted chicken, bbq bacon burger, french dip, prime rib and the bbq pulled pork were all extremely good. The carrot cake was perfect as well... we will definitely be back... the service was great and the place has a cool vibe... really really worth trying out - if you are in doubt... GO!!!
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Selena H.
Attended restaurant for Valentine's day. Since it was considered a wine bar, I figured that it would be pseudo quiet and have a dark, romantic feel to it. I was wrong. Walking in, you see the bar with big screen tvs and what seems like a loud and vibrant bar life. Around the bar were tables for dinner patrons. Wasn't as romantic as I expected it to be. The food was decent, though my prime rib did not come as ordered. Waitress was kind enough to take it back and have it redone. Overall, I would probably go back only for the bar, with friends or if there's a good game on.
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Philip S.
Lunch for two. Lobster roll and prime rib dip. Both were very good. Thing is the lobster roll was $17 and the prime rib was $15. If you have the money, the place is great. For us peons hello InNOut.
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Robert F.
I love this place! This has become our new regular place to eat. In fact, we rarely go anywhere else. If you want good, fresh, simple but lovingly prepared American food without spending a fortune or (the opposite extreme) eating at a diner, served in a comfortable, pleasant setting, this is the place for you. I've tried several menu items and they're all excellent. The prime rib dip is amazing. Actually, all of their sandwiches are great. They're one of the few restaurants that understands that the most important part of the sandwich is the bread, so they serve them all on really soft, sweet bread. I took my parents here last week, and my dad said the prime rib was the second best he's ever had (and he's a big prime rib connoisseur, like me). Even my mom liked it, and she's notoriously hard to please (again, like me). And the made-to-order desserts? Love 'em!
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Armando O.
The only reason I'm giving them only two stars is because I came here for happy hour and I was not impressed. There are not enough menu or draft beer selections. Service was averaige since the bar was pretty empty. I looked over the lunch menu and the prices seem fair but I'll have to come back to try it.
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Meg T.
prime cut's sandwich dip is amazing. when I'm not in the mood for the sandwich, I'll have the BLT salad, which comes with proscuttio, tomatoes, arugala, mozerella, and bread at the bottom, which is lighter than the sandwich dip. Atmosphere is nice, and I've never had a problem with service, however whenever I seem to go, there doesn't seem to be that many customers there.
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Paul V.
It is a distinct possibility that the Prime Cut Cafe and Wine Bar can only be enjoyed with a hearty sampling of wine from the bar and a healthy serving of thin-sliced prime rib. Alas, at this stop I abstained from such pleasures, and suffered the consequences. First off, this isn't really the place to go with the extended family. Yeah, they had kid friendly food, and yeah, they seated the entire family without a problem, but the environment had no diversions for a family of six. So if you're a family with kids coming out of the movies, try one of the other restaurants in the area. The food ranged from adequate to mediocre, with the best stuff reserved for the appetizers. We had the cheese fondue, spreading the roasted garlic on their grilled bread between double-dipping. The ribeye was fatty, and chewy. The chicken club salad was bland. The prime rib salad was light on salad, and heavy on what appeared to be the dried-out shavings from whatever had been cut for other diners. The best dishes appeared to be the burgers: big, stuffed with garnishes, juicy. This begs the question: why call the place Prime Cut, and why charge the high prices, if you do your best work with ground beef?
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Joseph G.
Good food. Small portions for the price, though.
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Twinkie e.
Sat at the bar. Great steak (Sirloin Coulotte).... Awesome gratin potatoes! Martini's were good too.
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Haley H.
I had the prime rib sandwich and it was very busy but our server Holly was so attentive. We never had an empty glass or a dirty table. She was Friendly too!!! The decor was modern and clean and a very fun place for my sister and I to have dinner. Great location too! Next to Bob's big boy and acapulco's but I am so happy we chose this place and will be back again!
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Stephanie W.
Went there for oc restaurant week. Got the mushroom bisque, prime rib and warm cookies and milk. Hubby got the tomato bisque, filet mignon tacos, and warm cookies and milk... Didn't really like the mushroom bisque so traded with the hubby.. prime rib was cooked to how I like it... however, only the outside has any flavor... the inside of the meat had no flavor what so ever... the filet mignon tacos were delish and the cookies were good... I'd go back and try other things. Decor was sleek and lots of wine bottles.. but don't drink so all that wine didn't matter to me..
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Nathalie C.
My friend and I went here during Orange County Restaurant Week. We were already in high spirits since our three-course meal was $15 each. Our waiter recommended the Prime Rib Dip so of course I ordered it. Best decision. The berry cobbler a la mode was probably my second best decision. I left the restaurant very full and very happy. Isn't that the point of dining out?
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Diana C.
I ate there with my husband two nights ago and I felt it was amazing. We both had prime rib, cooked to perfection. It came with sauteed spinach and some sort of bread pop over. Just the right amount of food, healthy, and I didn't leave in a food coma. We had the french donuts for desert with come with ice cream and dipping sauces of your choice, absolutely to die for if you are a fan of freshly made gourmet donuts. The restaurant even comped our desert because they felt it took too long, but my husband and I are a fan of long dinners so it didn't matter. I highly recommend this place. Great service, and atmosphere as well.
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Kasey F.
The service was excellent, the interior is very well designed and decorated, and the Grilled Sourdough Burger was fantastic. The deviled eggs appetizer was great, too. The hostess, bartender, and our server were all very friendly and attentive. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant on a Sunday for lunch. We had a party of 11 and they gave us our own private room, which was awesome. I'm looking forward to going back to try their other entrees.
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Ryan D.
Took my girlfriend here for dinner. Had good service. Very nice ambiance, but i felt the food was overpriced for what we got. Portions were small, and food was just ok. I had the hangar steak, i felt that i cook better steaks at home.
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Nnyleg J.
We had dinner here and liked it alot. There was no wait at all too which was great!!! The food was fresh and cooked the way we wanted it. We will be back!
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Ira N.
had dinner there last night with family. STAY AWAY FROM HERE FOR NOW. THEY ARE INFESTED WITH GNATS/FILES. We had to constantly move them away...as did everyone else in the place. Management said they do not know where they are coming from or how to get rid of them. We couldn't get out of there fast enough......All that was offered to use was a free desert next time....THEY SHOULD HAVE COMPED OUR MEAL AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THE PLACE......WHAT A HORRIBLE DINNER
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ChickaPea P.
I had high hopes for this place it was very nicely decorated and it was fairly full considering the weather. Anyhow we ordered two steaks, drinks and deviled eggs. The highlight was the deviled eggs. The steak was OK and i was not a fan of their potato side dish it was not flavorful at all! I would have preferred french fries...and the service was super slow! I felt ignored, we never received water and when I asked for two glasses I got ONE..and had to ask for refills. The wine was decent but the long island Iced tea was a disaster. I was still hungry after my meal so I went across the way had a pina colada and appetizers...yup it was a bummer to pay that much and not be full or satisfied.
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Judy J.
i've passed by this place a million times and never thought to go in and check it out. well tonight, i did... i loved the casual, but yet elegant atmosphere. the menu had something on it for everyone. had the deviled eggs and fondue for starters... YUMMY! i had the parmesan crusted salmon with lobster infused whipped potatoes. it was ok... could have had a bit more flavor especially with the potatoes. ordered a side of green beans and they were still "too fresh" for my liking. it could have been a cooked a lot more. i'd definitely go back again to try something else. hopefully next time, i'll have better luck with the entree.
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Khue P.
Was there last Friday for a friend's bday. Only me and her and we both had the sirloin coulette. It was cooked perfectly medium. Steak was very flavorful and came with scalloped potatoes and roasted garlic. The only few things that rubbed me the wrong way about my meal was I asked for extra garlic and they literally gave me 1 piece. However my friend asked for more during her meal and got about 5 extra pieces. Also when I made reservations, they said that the dessert was complimentary because of her bday. They ended up charging me for it anyways. No biggie, it was only $6.95, but whatevers since I had a $10 off coupon anyways. All in all, a pretty decent meal for two for a little over $40 + tip.
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Susan G.
We went there for a birthday celebration for my mother in law who was turning 88 years old. She is not a big drinker so I thought she would like a wine flight. She apparently did not care for any of the wines. She complained that her prime rib (smallest cut) was too fatty. I had the largest cut which looked the same size as my mother who took the medium cut. We had the usual fat that comes with Prime Rib. Their creamed spinach was tasty but too small. Their au gratin potatoes were more greasy than cheesy. I asked for them to be made less greasy. It took so long that when it came, I needed it boxed up. The waitress did the crappiest job of boxing up leftovers, she just dumped everything into a box. I did not know it and gave her a huge tip. They comped my mother in law's dessert which was a nice touch. When I got home I found out what a horrible mess was made with the leftovers. Even my dog wouldn't eat them!
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Adrienne L.
This restaurant has a very similar menu to Houston's but offers more options. The prices are very reasonable. The burgers and salmon entree is delicious. This is a great place to come before watching a movie.
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Kim J.
This place is just okay. Location is good and the decor is nice but the food and service is just mediocre. Monday through Thursday they offer 3 course meal for $20 so it's worth a visit. I recommend steak sandwich and beet salad.
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Alex W.
Delicious food, excellent service. I wish I had more excuses to get down to Orange County. We stopped by on Sunday after a trip to the Muzeo in Anaheim and the first thing you notice is the cool, clean lines, very relaxing. From there the meal was impeccable. The best part was the dessert. Homemade donut holes (a la beignets) served with fresh jams for dipping/smearing/pigging out.
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Georgia S.
Friendly, great service, and I'll definitely be back for the food (which astoundingly is reasonably priced!) For starters we got the Granny Smith Apple Salad, which was fresh, crisp, and delicious. Also the shrimp cocktails, which while nothing special, was extremely tasty. The farm house cheeses came with honey, apple, and pecans, which since we ordered a bleu cheese seemed like a little bit of a repeat of the salad, but next time we could just order different cheese. I wish they would bring back the Midnight Moon cheese, however. The prime rib was nicely cooked, flavorful, and I was very impressed by the sauteed spinach- nice and garlicky! The yorkshire pudding that comes with it was just ok, and could have benefited from more jus, but that's just my opinion. My friend ordered the burger and finished the whole thing- so it must have been good 'cause she's more of an "eat half" of everything type of person. Our other friend ordered the short rib sandwich, which I wasn't a fan of 'cause I don't like BBQ sauce, but he seemed to enjoy it. It was also a little messy to eat. Dessert- the doughnuts were fresh and hot, and good enough to eat without any of the jams they came with. Though I do also recommend the apricot jam with it. The chocolate cake is much more like a soufflee, but it had all of us fighting over the last bite. Our waiter was very attentive and talkative, inquiring after whether or not we were enjoying the food without being too pushy, and generally pleasant as a server. I look forward to a return visit!
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Loka L.
What a disappointment! First the decor is very sad, the most generic wine bottle photos ever. my moms steak sandwitch was raw. They didn't ask her how she wanted it done. Sent it back, came back well done as wanted. I asked for my bacon cheeseburger medium rare, and at first it seemed alright, then partway through one half it was completely gooey raw. sent it back and it came out well done. The manager or whoever she was cowered out of admitting a mistake by saying shed brought out one that was more well done, and implied with her tone that I shouldn't have ordered medium rare if I was gonna want it more cooked. I'm sorry, but when I send back a completely raw burger that should have been medium rare, don't overcompensate by bringing back a new well done burger. For 15 bucks, you should be able to successfully grill a medium rare burger. Also the burger in general really could have used some lettuce to cut the salt. The whole thing was way too salty. My step dads fish sandwich was good on flavor but he said the focaccia bread fell apart under the weight of the fillings. They did offer us a free desert for the mistakes which we happily obliged ordering the flourless volcano chocolate cake. It, unfortunately, was also undercooked, even for a volcano cake, and it was obvious they rushed it to the table. Also, the whole plate was covered in powdered sugar, but none on the cake...really? And on a final note, a pillow infomercial was playing on the tv over the bar. Will not be going back.
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Kathleen G.
This was a great find. Our family has a celebratory lunch here this past Sunday and everything was really great from the calamari, to the burrata mozarella salad, the tomato bisque and the Halibut special of the day. Dessert was wonderful and I highly recommend the white sangria.Gary took great care of us also.
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Dan C.
The food quality was good, no doubt, but the service was abysmal. Long wait times, forgetful staff. Not good. 5% tip at best.
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Ron D.
Great place to eat. The whole family loved their meals. Very quite on a Monday, made everything fast. The wife had prime rib, that was great. I had the Sirloin steak - well done, and it was still juicy. Kid loved their burgers, and onion string fries. Great service to top it off = a great time dining.
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Lin P.
Came here for lunch for OC restaurant week last year, and was pleasantly surprised. They have a really good prime rib dip. Didn't get to partake too much in their wine bar though so can't really comment about that.
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David I.
Should be a 3 1/2.. I live pretty much down the street from this shopping center, but we really don't like the movie theatre here so we tend to avoid it. We've been wanting to go to Prime Cut since it opened, but never had a reason to go. Then, I saw they were offering "no corkage" and we were in. We grabbed a bottle of wine from our chiller and headed over. There was a 45 min wait on a Saturday night, that tells us people are willing to wait. The decor is really nice, makes me feel right at home. We found a spot at the wine bar and ordered a glass of wine (even though we brought our own ,we were saving that for dinner). Unfortunately, this is the first reason that Prime Cut lost a star. I'm very picky about keeping my reds between 55 and 65 deg. They have their reds sitting out at room temperature in a place that was fairly warm, so probably around 75. This is too warm for a red in my opinion and my expectations of a wine bar vs a normal restaurant are a little higher. We were seated for dinner and once our server saw the bottle we brought, she immediately brought us glasses of wine and uncorked it for us. The bottle was poured for us throughout the night, even without the corkage fee. That was a nice touch. For starter, I had the green apple salad. It was crisp and fresh and the way they sliced the apples gave you that flavor in every bite. For dinner I ordered the short rib pasta. I wasn't looking for anything too heavy, but I wanted a lot of flavor. The dish was pretty good, as light as I imagined, but still needed a touch more flavor. Next time we go, hopefully I'll be in the mood for a heartier meal so I can order a steak. as I thought their prices were reasonable and it seems to get good reviews.
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kim n.
Very nice experience overall.Our waiter was slammed with a big party right after us but really did his best and corrected a problem w/ steak temperature w/ grace and dessert.when the proper temp. filet arrived it was melt in your mouth tender and flavorful.The sauteed garlic rocked!The salmon was also very nice.The apple cobbler left much to be desired but we were so stuffed and anxious to get to our show so it wasn't an issue.I will definately return toexplore more on their menu!
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Carm S.
Well I would have liked to enjoyed this place but I never made it into the front doors on a Sunday morning at 11am. Went to have some brunch there with the girlfriend's parents since they had received a coupon. We looked on the website and it said they opened at 11am. So we got there exactly at 11 am and the menu was placed outside but doors were closed and not a soul inside. A waiter was setting tables outside and informed us the chefs did not show up for work?!!!!!! There was misunderstanding and apparently they were not aware that the place was opening a 11am on a Sunday. So maybe it was a blessing in disguise that we ended up somewhere else. If they cant even get their chefs to be there when they open I cant imagine them being open for very long.
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Rose B.
Today was the 3rd time I have come here with co-workers - the 4th time for everyone else in my group. We love coming here - they always set aside a private dining area for us, which is great and we feel like we can get a little louder and not bother the other patrons. There is usually about 10 of us. The food is AWESOME! The mushroom soup is great and a must. I usually get the Burgundy Mushroom burger, but today I branched out and got the Prime Rib melt - YUM! I have also had the Bacon Bleu burger. The Mushroom seems to be the group's fave. One of us got the salmon with lobster-infused mashed potatoes. It looked really good. Bottom line - the food is just great and we keep coming back for that. The topper is the staff have always been so nice and sweet. Today, we had the best servier of all the times we have come. I believe her name is VIctoria and I didn't get a chance before we left to let her manager know how fabulous she was to us today. I hope he reads this to give her extra kudos. She was so nice, bubbly, and engaging with us. I know that getting a group of people who all want separate checks, etc. can be a pain in the ass, but she seemed to be so nice about it. I hope my co-workers tipped her appropriately!! Anyway, Victoria, you rock and thank you again for the yummy donuts for dessert for our boss - it was a great send-off for him :)
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Ann M.
I took my dad here for fathers day dinner. The restaurant is pretty dark inside and very noisy. Most likely due to the wood floors and tables. The service we received was not very good. Waiter was not too attentive. Did not bring bread when we sat down, we had to ask for it twice before they finally brought us some bread after our meals arrived. My mom ordered the cafe salad - the lettuce was not chilled, chicken was very dry, barely any salad dressing, and the bowl it was served in was warm so it made the lettuce room temp. The rest of us ordered steak and prime rib which were fine. Not gourmet and the flavor of the beef wasn't as good as it should have been since it said it was aged but you get what you pay for. We won't be going back.
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Krista M.
Focaccia burger was unbelievable! I can't wait to go back for another one.
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Alvin D.
A group of coworkers and I tried this place out. we arrived around 11:45ish and the place was rather empty. We were probably the third groun in this place. The decor and look of the restaurant shouts foo - foo wine bar. We sat down and looked at the lunch menu, which was alright with selections ranging from soups, sandwiches, salads and some entrees. I went with four women luckiy me, but they all had different salads. I decided on a Albacore tuna sandwich with slaw. When the meals arrived, the salads were nice sixed and looked very good. My sandwich came in a sourdough bread, the tuna was fairly chunky and very tasty. Nothing really knocked me out of my feet here but will return to try some other stuff.
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Jen E.
The best thing about this place is the location....and the lack of crowds. While every other restaurant near the movie theater was busting out the doors with a 30-40 minute wait, Prime Cut Cafe was a walk-in. The ambience was fantastic. New and shiny, yet dark and cosy. And quiet! Our waiter was attentive and informative. The food, described as upscale-comfort, was good, but the drinks were better. The bartender has a heavy pour. This is definitely some place I will go again.
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Campus F.
I was here about a month ago because I was in Orange for a tournament and I absolutely LOVED this place! I sat at the bar and had great service and a great steak... will be back the end of July and I can't wait!
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Carrie S.
Tried this place out for lunch after attempting to go to Bob's Big Boy, which had a half hour wait - ouch! I had heard this place was good, so we gave it a whirl. First, I love that the top entree on the lunch menu is a grilled cheese with tomato soup and mixed greens side. Does it get any better than that?? It was a warm day though (too warm for soup) so I opted fo the cheeseburger. I will be back for that perfect combo though! Anyway, the cheeseburger was delicious! Cooked perfectly on a yummy bun with shoestring fries on the side. I have a feeling dinner here would be great too. Only things I would change - the smooth jazz music was awful. I'm not exactly their demographic, so maybe the 40+ wine crowd is into it, I don't know, but I found it distracting. How about some nice jazz standards instead of Kenny G and Yanni? Also, it took awhile to get our bill. At dinner that might be fine, but when you have a lunch HOUR it's important to get in, enjoy yourself, and get out quickly. All in all it was great experience and I will be back.
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Carm C.
I went today for lunch to try their latest salad featured on their 'restaurant week'. The waitress was super nice (Stacey) and for appetizer I was about to have a salad but was getting the fillet mignon salad so she asked if I preferred something else other than a salad. Even though soup wasn't an option on the 'restaurant week' menu, she offered it so I tried the tomato and my mom got the butternut squash. The tomato soup was 'okay', I've had better at Panera's but my mom's squash soup looked good and she really liked it. The main entree was good but last year we had tried the 'warm potato salad' as it was part of restaurant week and it was so much better!!! I hadn't seen that item on the regular menu and thought it had a name change or something so I asked...turns out it's no longer on the menu period! No name change, just no more of it! Major disappointment! But anyways we finished most of our salad and had the cookies. We were pretty excited with the cookies considering we originally were feeling kind of 'blah' about it...we thought they were going to be some generic, hard, cold cookies. When we got them they were 2 good sized chocolate chip cookies and warm with melted chocolate chips! To be honest that was the favorite part of our meal! This place has good burgers and other salads so I would go back but I really hope they bring back the warm potato salad!
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Carrie C.
This place is situated in a complex near the Honda Center. With a movie theater and several other restaurants. Since this place is close to my place, I've had my eye on it for awhile. This is a nice place to take someone, especially to get some wine and have some conversation, but then that's about it. The waiter took forever to come around and take our order. that was unacceptable especially because A) I was STARVING and B) we were like the only people in the place. what the hell are you busy with? I wasn't sure. I ordered the fettucine with shortrib ragout..which sounded WAY better than it actually tasted. It was served lukewarm and it was just like tomato sauce used sparingly over pasta with a bit of short rib here and there. I was quite disappointed. Then for dessert we ordered the donut balls with different dipping sauces. I expected the chocolate sauce to be a thick fudge sauce but it was like herseys chocolate syrup. The other three, tasted like jam out of a jar. Disappointing. Then the waiter took forever with the check. Hmph. EH.
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John A.
I love this place. This was only our second time there, and both times we sat at the bar, but both experiences were terrific. The bartenders (Key and another gentleman) were attentive and funny but only when necessary. The food's been really good on both occasions. This time my wife and I shared the Blue Cheese Burger (along with some other appetizers) and it was hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had.
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Kelli O.
I came here with my family before we went to see a movie. Everyone ordered something with steak, but I ordered the fish of the day. It was eh. I ate the fish and was pushing my food around trying to find what else was on the plate. Wasn't at all filling or unbelievably tasty... and my family said their steaks were alright, but all overdone... nothing to get excited about. Would've sent them back, but we were in a time crunch to make the movie so we ate what we could and rushed outta there. Oh and our server was super slow. Our appetizer never came out and when I asked him about it, he said he would check on it... our appetizer came out 2 minutes before our dinners came out. As they were putting our dinners on the table, they asked if we were finished with the appetizer. We looked at them, looked at the appetizer... looked BACK at them and said, "Uhhh, it just came out, we haven't even touched it yet..." They looked all confused. Lame. Only plus to this is their wine was yummy... my family ordered one of their wine tasters - pretty good. I ordered the raspberry patron martini and you could definitely taste the patron. The HIGHLIGHT of my meal lol.
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Brad J.
Good service. Nice management. Reasonable prices. The Ahi Mignon is great. Also recommend the Votre Sante Pinot Noir.
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rene m.
Food was good. Restaurant is clean, nice decor. we went there for a late lunch. service was bad, our waiter Fernando took 10 mins to take our order. we were so hungry. he kept on working back and forth to other tables. if he can't handle couple tables at a time, he should just concretrate on 2 tables at a time. otherwise, everything was good. will go back again, hopefully we don't get Fernando
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Justie A.
Food here is really great! LOVE the burgers. The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is b/c service could be improved.
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Kerry W.
Wow this place has potential. It's simply beautiful inside and has a great inviting feel to it. The wine list is decent but for even the least afficionado it's insufficient. The menu is vast and interesting and the meal we had was good. The chicken especially and the short ribs. But where they lost 2 full stars was horrible service. We were sat and left alone for 20 full minutes and had to ask for a waitress. Not sure why but in 30 sec we were assigned the bartender???WTH?? The manager was very apologetic which was nice but he did not remedy the problem, the poor service continued. Mind you this was a slow tuesday night crowd of which 90% of the restaurant was empty. If they fix their service problem this could be a pretty good place. Another suggestion is to get a Better wine list as well. There were lots to choose from but no real gems just a bunch of unheard of stuff an over priced with the rare "oh that's one I know" bottom line: I'd go back but may wait a few weeks..
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Brenda T.
Wow! Great adult burger experience. Sophisticated burger with great beef, rich bun, with just enough cheese and toppings. The service is top notch; the staff is very friendly, helpful and genuinely pleasant.
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Elizabeth A.
I had dinner last night with my family. There was eight of us and we were seated in the wine room which was nice and private. It seemed like people were dressed casual and some were a bit more dressy. I think because of where it's located, people tend to dress more casual. The food was excellent. Most of us got the cafe cut prime rib that's served with cream spinach and yorkshire pudding. The others got the beef short ribs that were served with mascarpone polenta and something else, I forget. I didn't hear a complaint from anyone. The appetizers looked delicious and I will be sure to try them next time. I wanted to have plenty of room for dessert. I got the molten cake and shared the jelly donuts. ..WOW! They were good! My husband got the fruit cobbler and it was D-LISH!! The topping was like a fluffy scone..YUM! I think what I liked best were the prices. As advertised, it's affordable dining and tasty. The portions are generous and come with nice sides. There is no need to order extra sidedishes. We go to dinners a lot and sometimes it's overpriced and not good. I will definitely be back, maybe lunch? As long as they always serve the jelly donuts!
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W H.
My husband and I dropped the kid and his friend at the movies and went to prime cut cafe. It had a beautiful atmosphere and it was crowded. We sat at the bar and had some wine and decided to have the Lobster and Steak It was perfectly wonderful. The staff behind the bar was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the Prime Cut Cafe. The only comment I have as to why only 4 stars, The water tasted like Bleach.
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CHAUSTER S.
quality of of food was bad. we order the biggest steak they offer and was greasy and tasteless, calamari and shrimp was loaded with oil, food portion were small . the meat of the steak salad was cold ,tasteless and chewy. service was great and love the atmosphere. our dinner for two without alcohol was 109.00 not including tip
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Toni D.
I've been here several times. I still remember the first time I dined at prime cut cafe and I was blown away with the decor and service. I ordered the tuna and it was delicious!!! They have a great selection of food and wine. I recommend this place to all my friends. A great atmosphere to hang out!
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Viv R.
The food was amazing and so was the staff. The manager is gluten free and personally came over to discuss what options were available sans gluten -- and there were a lot. Our server was incredible on every level and went above and beyond. The food was impeccable, fresh, well seasoned and delicious (and healthy too)! We loved their wine selection and the cheese board as well! A great dining experience!
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Lizzie C.
Came here for lunch with the co workers. We had a big group so we got a private room off to the side which was really nice. Ordered a couple of the appetizers. Deviled eggs, guac, olives (served a little warm), and ahi tuna tarts were okay. The best appetizer was that flat bread they had with the caramelized onions. I got one of the featured entrees, Ahi tuna with mango pickled onions and fingerling potatoes. that was okay. Not sure it was worth $26 a plate. That's what I get for ordering fish and a place called prime cut cafe. For dessert we had the donuts holes which were fabulous. They were a little gooey in the middle and it comes with different fruit jams to put on top. Delish! Service was great and overall a good restaurant. :)
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Laura S.
I really love the look and feel of this place. The food is great and some of the items are unique. They filter the drinking water and you can tell - it's good. Love this place.
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Lori P.
I hosted a surprise birthday party at Prime Cut on Saturday afternoon 4/4. Because Ron and his staff worked so hard, everything was perfect! From the moment the guest of honor arrived and everything in between. I can't thank them enough for making this event so special. Thank you Ron and Prime Cut!
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Sara P.
Disappointed. That's how I felt after having lunch with a vendor the other day. I think they change up their menu's constantly to fit the seasonal veggies and fruit. BUT that doesn't mean what they are serving is that great. The rest of the party was reasonably happy with their choices. I got a smoked salmon salad and it was so gross, I just had to send it back. The waitress takes away my dish, stating she should have warned me most patrons do not like this salad. UMMMM that would have been good to know before you went back with the order. I did get this filet mignon salad that was pretty awesome.
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Temenah C.
We had our company holiday party here, ahem, company holiday happy hour. I don't know if I was that impressed that I need to come back. Our designated servers were outstanding. I wanted a filthy gin martini with blue cheese stuffed olives (pay attention, that's my signature drink and I'll request it a lot) and the server actually stuffed the olives for me. Now if that's not amazing service I don't know what is! The night kicked off with the usual fruit/veggie/cheese trays. Since these are all things I love, I was a little excited. However, being a secret oink, I was ready for the real food to come around. We were treated to smoked salmon crostini, pork short rib sliders, shrimp cocktail, and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for dessert. The salmon was ok. I caught some of the smoky flavor, but other than that, there was nothing spectacular about it. I didn't have any of the sliders cuz I don't do the hog, but I kinda didn't understand why they used pork short rib at a steak place. Also, seeing as though it was a steakhouse with Prime cuts (get it?!), I don't understand why there was no filet mignon, or rib eye slider. It seems as though they'd want to use that as a teaser to get people to come back and spend money on a Prime filet. Oh well. The shrimp cocktail was good in that it didn't taste fishy a. The cookies were good but kinda of a let down. I mean, at Prime Cut Cafe I ate a choco chip cookie? Maybe mini creme brulees or tarts would have been nicer. I'd go back for Happy Hour, but not for a sit down dinner. Definitely more casual environment than other Prime restaurants.
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Kimberly C.
I can't speak for the food but the dark hair snotty bartender who couldn't even look us in the eye but gave us the abrupt hold on finger, didn't deserve the $5 tip she snaked on the 15$ bill for (2) 1/2 glasses of wine she served us. I couldn't believe they were half full. If I lived in Orange I would never come back after that, ever. I wish I would have gotten her name. I would have called her manager ASAP. today was Thursday Dec 12th and we were at the bar at 630pm. Rude, very rude service!
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C P.
One of my favorite items on the menu is the Prime Rib Dip!! Yummy!! Along with fries and I'm in heaven. Happy hour is a tad expensive for the location but worth it if you love beef, and I do! Wine poor is a bit skimpy for us wino's but they do have a nice selection. I have been here numerous times and have never left disappointed. I'll be back
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Quint S.
Shear accident we happened upon this eaterie . The restaurant was very slow. Maybe four other small groups. Initialy we tried to sit on the patio next to one other group. Heavy cigar smoking taking place. The hostes was shocked we requested to be relocated away from the smoke. Waitress was very nice, extremely slow. It took Aproximatly 50 minutes to get eight burgers and fries. The food was fine for a six dollar burger, but not for a sixteen dollar burger. My experience was less then fair, time constraints, pricing, cost for the product delivered, factored in. Recommendation, if your time, product pricing isn't an issue then the facility is adequate.
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Julie L.
We had out holiday party here this year. The area on the left side of the restaurant was roped off for our private event. The decor was nice and snazzy, but the layout wasn't conducive for seating large parties. There were tables and chairs and booths that only comfortably sat about 4 people. So we squeezed in together. Although, It was nice that we had access to the patio. Which provided additional seating. It was a brisk night outside though, and no heating was provided. Oh and the food could definitely have been better. My company only provided us with heavy appetizers even though this restaurant was called prime cut. Hah. What a joke. We were all craving steak! =P We had: *smoked salmon on crostini - salmon tasted like it was straight from a can *pork short rib sliders - pork was ok (I've had better), but the slider bread was soooo soggy. They served this to us last, when we had already filled up on all the other stuff. *Shrimp cocktail - one big shrimp with some cocktail sauce on it - ok...wasn't too memorable actually. Which probably means it wasn't bad but not good enough for me to remember. *cheese fondue w/ bread - bread was a tad burnt. Fondue tasted good but wait until the cheese is very warm. *cheese and fruit - good. fresh. can't mess this up. The service was really nice and pretty attentive to our large party.We even got warm chocolate cookies at the end. Yum. After getting a taste of some of their food, not sure I'd be back to pay for a meal. If you can't do appetizers right, why would I come back for a whole meal?
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Susan G.
What a terrific find! I was looking for an alternative to our usual place for a pre-event dinner and was swayed by the good reviews here on Yelp. Inside was noisy, but we were seated out on the patio under the heaters, where it was quiet, relaxed and warm. Our server was polite, attentive and fun. The shrimp cocktail was terrific; the prime rib was cooked exactly to order, and the prime rib french dip was excellent. A plus was the oven-roasted beets I substituted for the fries for a nominal up-charge. The prime rib came with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and a splendid Yorkshire pudding (I know - it's just a popover, but they're still a treat!). Their dessert selection is really unique - several desserts are cooked to order and I was sorely tempted by the "Cookies and milk" which features fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, but husband laughed out loud at my suggestion. Clearly I need to come back with my BFF for that alone. Because we were slightly pressed for time, we shared a creme brulee, which was at least as good as cremes brulee I've enjoyed at my other favorite restaurants. We will definitely be coming back!
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Alex A.
So we went on Mothers Day in the evening and a reservation was for about it 5 o'clock. It wasn't too crowded when we got there. The ambiance was really pretty. The outside looked nice but it was too windy so we sat inside. Great hospitality, drinks and bread!!! Yes... there focaccia bread was delicious. My family enjoyed their meal and we will be back
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SJ P.
I just had one of the best meals of my life. This restaurant is known for their prime rib, and rightfully so. The steaks are so tender; they melt in your mouth. I highly recommend the prime rib dip. The au jus sauce was not salty like most restaurants, and the bread is so buttery. I also recommend the carrot cake. Super moist and not too sweet. It was perfect. The filet mignon tacos were also very good. They were nice and meaty. The only downfall was their clam chowder. There was something about it that was off. I didn't like the focaccia bread either. They need to change to a different flavor or seasoning. Service was great from the moment I walked in. Drinks were refilled on time and food came out timely. This is definitely worthy of being my 100th review!
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Karen D.
The food is good here. I had the cheeseburger and Mark had the wild shrimp. Both very good. We were seated right a way and our waitress was taking our order within a few minutes. If you like wine. They have an excellent wine list to choose from. You can have dinner and always have a quiet conversation without having to yell at each other...... Which is always nice. The movie theater is right next door so dinner and a movie is a great evening out.
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Marcia S.
Trying the deviled eggs, short ribs, and cookies with milk, lol! We tried Prime Cut Cafe for restaurant week. The items we chose were the deviled eggs, short ribs, and cookies with milk for dessert! The eggs were ok; pretty standard. I really loved the short ribs dish! The cookies were a nice way to end off the meal. Service was very good here. I would try it again!
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David S.
I ate here on New Year's eve. Most steak houses were booked by the afternoon. I was able to make a reservation here with no issues. I may consider this place next year. I had a delicious parmesan encrusted salmon and my friend had a filet mignon that she says was comparable to Ruth Chris's (she's known to lie sometimes. Jk. She doesn't lie). The server was also attentive and polite given how crowded the restaurant was that evening. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family.
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Nick H.
AOK I stopped by here when I needed an urgent bite to eat. The restaurant is very clean and well kept. Staff was very nice. I ordered the Caesar Chicken Salad. It was AOK. The Chicken was extremely dry. The coleslaw on the side was a pleasure. It had a touch of honey which was a nice touch for me! The salad ran about 12 bucks. Tax and Tip you are looking at about $16 bucks for a salad. Same goes for the burgers. AOK
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Kim E.
This is the go-to date night restaurant for me and my husband. Recently had dinner with 6 girlfriends and got the private room. Everyone's food was delicious and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Their carrot cake is the best!
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Irene Y.
My cousin and I decided to take advantage of OC Restaurant Week as it's the perfect opportunity to sample some high end restaurants at a discount. So after carefully looking through the various menus we decided to check out Prime Cut Cafe as their three course menu selection seemed the most diverse. There were 10 entree choices in the $30 meal section and 4 in the $40 section. All of which included an appetizer and dessert. Whew... quite a selection if you ask me. However, the food was just "a-ok" in my book, maybe slightly better than normal chain restaurant food, but not mind blowing. Here's what we sampled... FOOD Appetizers Deviled Eggs: Each appetizer was given four devilled eggs which were fluffy and topped with crisp bacon pieces. (3/5) Entree Filet Minon Tacos ($30 section): Three tacos filled with filet minon, cilantro, and onions were presented on the plate and there was also a corn and black bean concotion on the side as well as a spicy salsa. I think had I known that the salsa was spicy I would not have ordered it because without it the tacos are really dry, but with it my mouth burns. Not a pleasant dilemma when you're just trying to enjoy a meal (2/5) Prime Rib ($40 section): Flavorful and tender. The accompanments (spinach, mashed potatoes, were also tastyI think out of all the items, this is the best dish, unfortunately I didn't order it :( (4.5/5) Dessert Carrot Cake: Fluffy and moist and I absolutely loved the cream cheese frosting. (5/5) SUMMARY As a restaurant that is in the same category as other gourmet/ mid-high tier priced restauants I wasn't impressed. While the restaurant enviornment is pleasant and similar to a yardhouse, the food reminds me more of a mid-tier chain restaurant (ie. Mimi's Cafe, Marie Calendars). It's just as the rating system describes it and is "a-ok"
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Howie G.
This place is really very good. It's modeled after the new american bistro. The menu is filled with their twist on comfort foods. They do a very good job. Don't forget the booze. A full bar with some great drink combos PCC has created. Iam a burger person and they have some unique selections. If you ask for it rare, that's how you will get it. :) I had lunch at noon and was very full all day. You won't be sorry.
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Ben C.
Stopped in for lunch today and ordered the BBQ Brisket Sandwich which was amazing - Great flavor! The brisket was amazing and the slaw complimented it perfectly, and it's served on a brioche bun. Mmmm very tasty indeed. The manager was very polite and I felt he enjoys his restaurant and customers very much. Very helpful, polite, warm, and friendly.
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B W.
Great food. The Parmesan Crusted Salmon is awesome and the Filet Mignon was cooked perfectly. Our waiter, Johnathan was funny, friendly, and attentive. Would definitely recommend.
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Jeff K.
The restaurant strikes me as a budget chain restaurant. From a pure food perspective I had the filet mignon salad which was very disappointing. The filet had great flavor and was done perfectly; however, the amount of lettuce I received was extremely meager. For starters, I am not sure they should even classify it as a salad based entree. Arguably it should be called a side salad with chunks of filet. I have ordered burgers at restaurants where I have subbed out the fries and have gotten more salad then I received at Prime Cut (PC). In PC's defense in regards to the food, the burgers looked great and everyone in my party that ordered one thoroughly enjoyed. The appetizers we tried were the cheese plate which was portioned very frugally, and the deviled eggs had a dearth of bacon on them served on wilted lettuce. Although, I would like to mention, I did think the deviled eggs had great flavor despite the presentation. Lastly, the fried offerings are cooked in peanut oil which is a very puzzling choice considering the amount of people who are allergic. Overall, the food was plus/minus; however, the service was excellent. One additional perk that diners should be aware of is that PC does provide no corkage on the 1st bottle of wine, 5$ for each bottle thereafter.
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Jeff G.
This is our second experience at Prime Cut. Thisnis a great restaurant for value and good food. Service is pretty good as well. We started with the Deliciously Deviled Eggs. I can't recommend them as anything special but their apppetizer menu is a bit thin. Stick with the complimentary foccacia bread. Great stuff I ordered the Prime Cut Prime Rib, rare, with mashed potatoes and sauted spinach. The cut came out perfectly marbled and as tender as any I've had. The mashed potatoes needed no salt but were well seasoned and nice consistency. I'm not a cooked spinach fan but it did look good. The Yorkshire pudding was as good as Lawry's any day. Julie ordered the crab cake and filet mignon. The crab was thinner than expected and nothing to write home about. The filet, on the other hand was delicious, cooked medium rare (good call) and nicely seared. It came with a nice helping of mashed potatoes as well. For dessert we shared a flourless molten chocolate cake. Outstanding with a small cup of vanilla bean ice cream. A definite keeper. Keep the Trader Vics Mai Tai (it ain't). The wine list is not extensive but well managed. I had a glass of Rodney Strong '09 Merlot. Excellent with the prime rib. Service was...good. Overall great value and a nice dinner that didn't break the bank.
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Desiree C.
This is our first time, and our last time, in here. Service was okay. Had to keep asking for refills on iced tea. Ordered a salad asked for no blue cheese on it. Yup. You guessed it. There was still blue cheese in it. When it was mentioned to the server she apologized. That was it. No offer to fix it. We won't be back. There are just too many other restaurants in the area that can do it right.
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Lauren M.
The food is good, but they skimp on the wine. A normal glass of wine is six ounces, but Prime Cut pours a five ounce glass which enables them to get an extra glass of wine out of every bottle. We've been there twice and it's happened both times. We also hear other customers complaining about the same thing. When it's brought to the manager's attention, she apologizes and brings more, but the bartenders keep doing it, so it's no accident. Cheap, cheap, cheap.
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Geoffrey L.
Here's my dilemma. I have really enjoyed Prime Cut's for a number of years. My problem is as follows - they've systematically raised the prices to the extent that it is no longer a moderately priced alternative to a Morton's, the staff seem a bit arrogant, and the food quality has taken a bit of a decline as well. I've chosen Prime for my company functions, family holiday meals, and individual meals so I know how this trend has progressed. Where three steak tacos where once $16 and now almost $21? All items have increased in price and yeah, I know it's California, the minimum wage increase, yadda yadda ya...but it's just not the same place for reasons I've outlined above. Plus, more options have surface around Prime's location after that awful Acapulco's finally left so it may be bad timing to lose a step. I love(d) this place...please bounce back so I can fall in love again.
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Mikae Y.
This is the update of this nice wonderful restaurant. We went there for a Sunday lunch yesterday. This time, we wanted to try something new, so my friend ordered grilled fish sandwitch and I ordered Fettuccine Bolognese. First Grilled Fish Sandwitch didn't look that great, but after first bite....wow! very tasty bread and moisten fish were off the chart. We thought that dish deserves at least $18, not $14. My pasta was also off the chart! Bolognese sauce was so tasty with just right amount of tomato flavor with great quality of ground beef. Pasta was just right texture. I wasn't going to finish, because the amount was bit too much.....well, I ate it all. (My friend helped me though). It was too goot to take it home. Gulp! I don't know if anyone who complains about their food. Yeah...if you are a vegetarian, this place is not for you, ok? If you enjoy the master of cooking, this place is for you with amazingly reasonable price. Can't wait my next visit!!
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Mary E.
My husband and I had our Valentine's Day Dinner here and it was wonderful. Food was amazingly good - I had the Valentine's special of Filet and Crab Cake which was served with Asaparagus (perfectly cooked, not mushy!) and my husband had the regular menu Salmon which was also excellent! Our server was friendly and available without hovering. All-in-all a superb Valentine's dinner! Definitely will return and recommend!
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Lauren K.
love prime cut. a go to working lunch spot for the oc central business crowd. the food is excellent. the prime rib dip and filet sandwich are my two favorites. all of the salads are fresh but sadly they got rid of my favorite prime rib salad with goat cheese and root veggiess. the ahi and avocado app was great yesterday but i'd skip the guac. i haven't had the pleasure of enjoying the wine or cocktails, as this is a work time standard for my office a great place to get a nicer lunch in the congested office area of Orange/Anaheim.
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Deborah W.
Best prime rib sandwich in town!! Hands down! Takes it to a different level and sort of ruins it for all the other places because you know how good you could get one here! Very great menu and good staff is pleasant as well.
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Christine N.
I come here so much with the Boss that his waitress "Victoria" knows him/us, since I am usually with him when he comes here for a lunch meeting. Each time I come, I've tried different dishes but love love the same ones. So today was my day to order what I think is so GOOD! 01. Tomato Bisque (Cup $4.95) - 3.5 Stars - Not like it's the BEST one I've had but there's something about homemade & warm tomato soup. Yelp...you can say I'm a bit biased. 02. Burrata Mozzarella Salad ($8.50) - 4 Stars Fresh Burrata Mozzarella Cheese, Wild Arugula, Premium Prosciutto on Toasted Bread & Marinated Cherry Tomatoes - Yummy....nothing like eating fresh mozzarella cheese with the peppery arugula on a toasted bread with prosciutto. Again, not the BEST but good enough locally. The best one is from Bottega Louie in LA. 03. Bacon-Blue Burger ($11.95) - 4.5 Stars Applewood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Shoestring Fries - One of my FAV OC burger. The beef is always juicy and thick and NEVER dry...at least every time I've ordered it. The flavor is just right so the beef is what you taste instead of all the seasonings. Oh, I always order a side of EXTRA EXTRA Blue Cheese so I can smoother it on each bite. I love me some creamy Blue Cheese! It's also good as an extra dab with every spoon of my tomato bisque soup. I know...sounds weird right...but so good. So 1 hour later, I am so stuffed. I totally needed all that yummy protein today. So for OC, you can't beat the prices for their Steaks, Prime Ribs, Burgers. Fairly priced, you would think for the food they serve, you would need to pay more but its real...they are priced just right. NOTE: SERVICE - I didn't say much about it above but I will now...it's usually SLOW SLOW SLOW. Seems to always be SHORT staff. Everyone is nice but super slow. So don't expect to be in and out. Not great for big groups at all. I normally will call in my order and by the time I get there, I have a table and my food just coming out. Bam....learned from personal experiences. PARKING - Parking is usually the killer here but there are lots right behind them so you don't have to park and fight the movie goers...they can be pretty darn aggressive. BAR SEATING - If they are crowded, sit in the Bar area...the food comes out much faster for some reason! Maybe becuz you can stare and eyeball the chef and make him feel the pressure! I dunno but it is much quicker.
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Monique D.
I really enjoyed eating here. A group of 12 of us came for restaurant week - and the food was great. Their wine options are stellar, and I love the option to taste the wine and not have a full glass. I actually tasted a merlot and cabernet sauvignon and they were both really good. I will be back!
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Michelle P.
I came with a co-worker during restaurant week to celebrate my birthday. My first impression was definitely great. Nice modern feel but casual. My co-worker is a foodie so she ordered smoked salmon in addition to the 3-course menu. It was truly amazing! I could have eaten just that! We also had the deviled eggs (just ok) and tomato bisque (pretty good). I was excited to see they had Rosa Regal on the wine list (a little pricy, but its that way everywhere). For our main course, we had the prime rib and fillet mignon with lobster Oscar. The prime rib was delish! The lobster Oscar tasty and the fillet mignon was decent. Loved the mashed potatoes! My favorite part was the dessert! Since it was my birthday, I was allowed to choice of any dessert on the menu...naturally I choose the crème brule. It was heaven! I will be back! Reasonable prices and great atmosphere.
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Judi I.
I picked this place to try their Prix Fixe OC Restaurant Week menu. The deals were pretty good on this menu. Service was just ok. Our server was very nice and pointed out many, MANY items on the menu that were 'favorites'. But I don't think she had many tables, and we barely saw her. I think she may have been semi-new at this whole serving business...it took a good 3-4 minutes for her to open the wine bottle at our table. Of course, I can do it in my sleep with both hands tied behind my back, so maybe I'm not the best critic. It just made for a little bit of awkward silence. Our appetizers consisted of Fire Roasted Tomato soup, house salad, and the NE Clam Chowder. All were very good. Chowder was nice and chunky. Tomato soup was interesting, had a sort of chipotle taste to it. Entrees were the parmesan shrimp, and the Filet Mignon w/ the King Crab Cesar. The filet was ordered medium but came out really kind of red, it would fall under rare, in some cases. Next time we'll order it medium-well. The expo had originally brought out the wrong meal (filet w/ crab cake) so I didn't want to send back the plate a 2nd time, although I should have probably said something. (Having worked in restaurants for years, I know what goes on back there in the kitchen!) Focaccia bread wasn't earth-shattering. The parmesan shrimp was pretty amazing - big butterflied shrimp with crunchy, crusty, yummy parmesan hanging off it. MMMMMmmm. Dessert was from the prix fixe menu-we had ordered one of each of the choices, carrot cake and the flourless chocolate cake, but they had run out of carrot cake apparently. We asked if we could substitute something else from the regular menu and our server suggested the cookies. I didn't know that they still had to BAKE the cookies. They were delicious and warm but I think it's a good idea to keep your tables informed of what's going on. I'm ok with delays if it's for a good reason. Otherwise I will think she is getting busy in the reefer w/ a busboy or something, if I don't see her for a while. She let us know the baking step when she brought them out. She also mentioned that the cookies were 'on us' a couple times. I think she may not have been explained what the idea of a prix-fixe menu is. She even said she gave the manager the check for it to be adjusted. (Speaking of the check, we were given another table's first....) So, server, if you're reading this, you were really sweet, but just let your tables know what's going on. If you're looking for something and can't find it, let us know! If the cookies are being baked, let us know. Otherwise it just seems like you forgot. The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance with lots of wine bottles in racks all over the place. The bar looks inviting and I'll probably come back to try the HH menu. FYI there are only 2 TVs in the bar, so don't go if you're coming to watch a game.
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Ada C.
Service and food was terrific, unfortunately was ruined by a huge cockroach that visited our booth. The manager moved us and never came back to apologize or check on us. Try the burgers , they are amazing. I would give them a five star rating but the cockroach spoiled the experience
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Nish B.
Came here for dinner because we had no choice - everything else was busy. So, expected something good. I think not. Ordered a drink - sangria. Wasn't actually a sangria - it was just warm wine with some ice added into it. Uhhhh...okay. So then I asked what they had for vegetarians aside from salads because I'm not a salad-only eater for a meal. My friend was content with the steak (even though it came out super tiny..). Anyway, the server said they can make whatever without meat. I wanted a sandwich but none of the options seemed to fit a veggie one. Instead, I asked if I could just tell them what to put in the sandwich? He said okay. My order: hamburger bun with sauce any veggies they had like onions, cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, etc. THAT WAS IT. I felt like I had to apologize to the server. He laughed nervously and said they were going to scream at him in the back because this is the last thing they want to do. And I assume what he meant is the cooks in the back have issues making custom orders, and apparently can't put together a simple vegetarian sandwich together. I was turned off by that comment and needless to say, the meal itself was not good. I managed to eat 1/4th of it but it was not good. I will definitely not be coming back to this place.
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Kelly R.
Absolutely blown away! Amazing food, great service. Go Wednesday for half off all wine by the bottle or glass. Ceviche tostada appetizer is heavenly!
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Houston W.
One of the wife and I's favorite neighborhood spots! Best prime rib sandwich in the west but that's not all-prime rib, steaks, burgers you name it, it's all good! Nice unpretentious atmosphere with a very friendly staff for the most part. Great before a concert or game at the Honda Center or Anaheim Angel Stadium!
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Alan N.
This establishment has become a regular on our rotating placed to dine. Service is always excellent and the food is always served fresh and hot. Filet Mignon salad has to be one of my favorite salads - it is light, crisp and fresh. The flavors are excellent. Cheese fondue is an appetizer winner. The tomato basil soup is also excellent. No matter what menu items we choose, we are always pleased with the taste and quality of the dishes here!
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Joel L.
Really sharp looking inside and the service was excellent. This restaurant is conveniently located by the movie theater I go to all the time. I have to admit, I've been scared to go in because it looks expensive. I was happily surprised to find that, not only was it affordable -about $15 per person for dinner- but the food was amazing. I had the seared ahi salad ( kind of like a nicoisse) and it was delicious. My friend had the cheese burger which was cooked perfectly. The server was excellent too. I'm going back as soon as a good movie comes out...
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Karen V.
We went to Prime Cut last night for the first time for a 50th b-day party. Upon arrival, the staff was friendly and accommodating. We had a very large group, but everyone's food arrived piping hot and perfectly cooked -- from the lobster to the steaks -- all excellent. The deviled eggs and potatoes au gratin were fabulous and don't get me started on the jelly doughnut dessert. We are looking forward to returning to this restaurant!
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Robin W.
I tried Prime Cut for the first time and ordered off their new 3 course dinner menu. The space is very nicely decorated and would make a fine date place but would also be good for groups and families. There are a lot of options for a set, 3-course dinner and it is only $20! Starters included soup of the day, deviled eggs, olives, a few salad choices. I opted for the Butternut Squash soup which I can't resist. It was very Fall-tasting, with hints of all-spice and very thick. More for a Fall menu but delicious nonetheless. Entrees included chicken burgundy, shortrib pasta, filet steak sandwich, spice or herb roasted chickne and a filet salad. All of the portions were huge. The chicken was half of a roasted chicken. I went for the hearty shortrib pasta. It was fettucine pasta with a ragout sauce of slow cooked shortribs. They were perfectly cooked and tasted very homey. For dessert, there was traditional creme brulee, fruit sorbet, carrot cake and chocolate chip cookies with milk. I opted for the latter and am glad I did. Three fresh, hot, gooey, perfectly baked cookies with a cold glass of milk. I was the dessert envy of the table as the rest of the desserts did not fare as well (creme brulee was "broken" and just OK, carrot cake is not my fave, sorbet is always a little boring). The service was attentive but forgetful - but only for me. We were a group of 6 and I was at the end and as a result, my wine was forgotten, my dish came out way after everyone else, my to-go box never materialized. Perhaps I was in the servers blind spot? The food was great and a definite value. This location is in somewhat of a bermuda triangle but worth a try.
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Eric D.
Service was great. Our server was really fast, and kept our drinks filled. I had the prime rib. I ordered it rare and it was definetely overcooked but was still pretty good. The potatoe gratin...man, oh man, amazing! Cheesy and perfect. I also had the deviled eggs as an appetizer. Meh. It was alright. But my highlight of the night were the sides. My date had the Seabass that he really seemed to enjoy. All in all, not bad. Nothing stellar, but not bad at all
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Jeff R.
Great food and great atmophere. I went here for a work lunch and got the BBQ Brisket Sandwich. It was so good. Seriously, the best brisket I've ever had, and I'm from St. Louis, which is know for its BBQ. We also brought in a bottle of wine, and our server waived the corking fee. I look forward to going back.
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Annabelle G.
Been coming here for quite some time. Food is on spot every time. Affordable & great value. Deviled eggs...yummy
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Paula P.
I came here with some friends and everything I had was very delicious. I got a salad because I wasn't feeling like a steak but I had a bite of my friends and I thought it was fabulous and I will definitely be getting one next time. The reason I deducted a star is because I didn't appreciate the poor customer service. Our waitress kind of sat us down and didn't ask us what we wanted for drinks until she said it was time to order and then took another 5 minutes to bring out 3 ice waters.
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Michelle N.
Located in a plaza close to the Honda Center and Angels Stadium, Prime Cut Cafe is my bf's favorite prime rib restaurant in the OC so far. The prime rib is reasonably priced and although it may not be the best ever prime rib, it's still delicious here. Of course, we order prime rib every time we come here. I usually get the 8 oz. prime rib and it's great, but I have split the 1 lb. before and it wasn't as juicy or tender as the smaller cut. The sides that come with the dish are always yummy. I have tried the burgundy mushroom side and they're also super tasty. Crispy fried onion strings are good and actually have a lot in one order. I also enjoyed the refreshing quality of the Fuji apple salad; you can't go wrong with arugula in a salad! Service hasn't been bad and the ambiance is pretty nice and quiet. Until we find a better place with better prices, Prime Cut Cafe is our go-to prime rib restaurant.
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Beth C.
I am super spoiled and go out to eat every night, I haven't cooked anything in years. I know good food and I know great food. Now I'm going to get snobby. So many yelpers are not giving this place enough credit, you complain that the drinks take too long or your checks were not split quickly enough. You like your deviled egg filling creamier. I'm so tired of this crap! Listen up foodies! If you want great food to continue being served in restaurants, you need to tell people where to find it, and stop removing two stars for a crowded parking lot or an uncomfortable chair. It's about the food, right? This restaurant has extremely high quality food and the other Yelp reviews do not do a good job of letting you know. The menu items are unique enough to turn off any chain restaurant fanatic and tasty enough to confuse anyone who wasted their time writing a review for Taco Bell. I don't care what you think about Taco Bell, Subway, or The Olive Garden, I'm interested in quality food. Go to Prime Cut because I can't eat enough of their food on my own to keep them in business. If Prime Cut is not here I'm afraid I will never have a great quality Tuna Mignon or Smoked Salmon again. The food here is amazing, go eat some.
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Jim B.
Food is good. Service at the bar could be better. Bartender (girl) was not real interested in customer service. Shame I'm a good tipper!
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Pamela F.
Great dinner before the Duck's game! The service is GREAT!!!! Hubby had the filet minion sandwich, I the prime rib. Both were phenomenal! The horseradish that comes with the prime rib was so good I put it on my mashed potatoes! Try this place! The ONLY thing we didn't like was the Crème Brule' as iced cold & runny. I'll go again, just won't order desert.....
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Benjamin R.
The service and food here is amazing. We had a last minute company holiday dinner here and were treated like royalty. The management team was very accommodating and flexible with our short notice planning and the servers went above and beyond in making our party feel welcome. This place is top notch and I would recommend them for not only only lunches and dinners with friends or colleagues, but for events and parties as well. Absolutely perfect. We will definitely be back.
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Gary O.
Went there last Friday May 30th. Had reservations for noon. Arrived exactly at noon but had to wait 5 minutes for the hostess to show up. Took another 5 minutes for the waitress to arrive at our table. When I tried to order the tuna salad sandwich ( I had it before and it was the best tuna salad sandwich I've ever had) the waitress told me they were out. How can you be out of a menu item? So I ordered the burgundy mushroom burger. The food didn't arrive until after 1:00pm. This is the 2nd time this year it's taken over an hour to get our food. I'll never go there for lunch again. On a positive note, the burgundy mushroom burger was the best burger I ever had. Went back today, August 20 2014, with 9 other folks. We ordered ahead by fax. The food was ready when we arrived !!! This time they had the tuna salad sandwich. It was great. Everyone else enjoyed their food.
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Tricia R.
Disappointment from start to finish :( We had to ask for plates, silverware & napkins. Spouse ordered the special of the day: Mahi Mahi & I tried the short rib pasta... Not worth the price we paid. Neither had any flavor at all. Mine was reminiscent of a can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew sans vegetables. Apparently you get the flavor from the "great" wine you are to pair each dish with. So much for a nice dinner without the children :(
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Alma P.
Been wanting to try this place out for a long time and finally managed to get here on a pre-Ducks game venture. First thing that stood out was that the HH is really lacking here. It only goes til 6PM which is really early and it was severely lacking in variety. It also appeared the hostess had no clue when it ended or what the menus were, etc. -- the bartender did but you'd think the hostess would at least be informed. We ended up getting seated at a dinner table and ordering dinner. My friend and I shared an order of devilied eggs and I ordered the prime rib sandwich for entree. The eggs were pretty tasty but nothing I'd run back here to order. The sandwich on the other hand was really disappointing. The meat seemed to not be of a good quality-- which for a steakhouse really surprised me. It was bland, fatty and just seemed almost 'gray' like. The service was good but the waiter couldn't seem to talk to my friend without looking at her chest. Yes, she's a chesty girl and had a big DUCKS on her chest which made it stand out even more, BUT come on now... Doubt I'd go back.. luckily there are lots of other pre-Ducks game options in this shopping center and others nearby.
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Maggie C.
Parking is very easy and they have clean Restroom at this place. I went here because there was no other choice and My stomach was growling. I would Eat anything that's in front of me. The Coleslaw with honey was actually not bad. U can't really mess up anything with honey, but my Tuna sandwich was just average. 3 stars!!! Prime Cut Cafe & Wine Bar's tuna sandwich is almost yummylicious!!
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Mary N.
Came here between meal times so our service was pretty speedy considering we were the only ones in the restaurant. Their Daily Special was pretty good, wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but wouldn't mind stumbling upon it again.
Place is ok. A bit pricey for what you get. I had the beef dip sandwich. It was very good. Only exception the beef was cold in the middle of the sandwich. Shoestring fries were great.
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Josie Y.
The food is unbelievable! what to have: New York strip, prime rib or pork chop. Wine is reasonably priced and they offer a good selection. Started off with a cheese plate and deviled eggs, everything was delicious. Can't wait to return.
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Viktamon P.
It's clean,it's quiet,it's big and it's not packed all the time... If you're looking for a place to take someone and have dinner without any distractions.This is the place to be... If you're a wine drinker they have a wine sampler for $20 I believe.You can also buy wine bottles there.... I always order the tuna melt ( add some pepper! you can't go wrong with that) ... Around the area you have other restaurants and a movie theater.... This place is a little bit on the older crowd just so you know....
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Lisa B.
Service was perfect, waiter was great, always there, water glass never empty. Great fresh bread, add the great cheese fondue, was delish Prime rib, cooked to perfection, came with bread pudding, mashed taters and fantastic spinach. Cant wait to go back and try again. Too full for dessert.
(5)
Kelsey M.
Prime Cut is one of my all time favorite places to go. Whether I'm stopping in for a quick drink before a movie or grabbing a meal with friends, this place NEVER disappoints. I crave the Salmon, which is delicately placed among a bed of the best lobster mashed potatoes I've ever tasted. The food is always fantastic, the service is great and the atmosphere is classy yet casual. This place definitely tops my list of places to go.
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Darren E.
I really enjoyed my steak and the food here. I wasn't sure if it would be good because it is around a bunch of chain restaurants and the movie theater, but we gave it a try and I was very happy we did. We will be going back again. See you soon
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Rose H.
Food and service were very good and they offer a gluten free menu. My only complaint was this place was very over priced in my opinion.
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Sean S.
I just tried this restaurant for dinner and found the food to be of decent quality. However, I thought the pricing was a little expensive for what you get. For example, the Maine lobster tail is $30. The lobster is respectable, but you don't get much else. The sides are okay, but I don't think this amount of food will fill you up. The short ribs were well cooked, but you only get three small pieces and two small sides for $20. Once again, not enough food to satisfy. There are plenty of other places that will give you equal quality and better sized portions for less money.
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Pamela R.
I rated this a 5 star restaurant because we just keep coming back again and again (and bringing our family with us). My husband and I really love this restaurant. The decor is beautiful and soothing. The wine selection is, of course, terrific. The staff have always been pleasant and efficient whether we are eating dinner or lunch. We love the Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs and order them for an appetizer quite often. When we brought my parents they opted for the Crispy Fried Onion Strings (something I would never have ordered). They were delicious. One of my favorite things to order is the Filet Mignon Tacos. You get three of the most delicious tacos you will ever eat. The filet is so tender as to melt in your mouth. It comes with a side of this corn salad that I just pile on top of the tacos. Delicious. My husband is very fond of the Parmesan Crusted Salmon while my mother cannot seem to get enough of the Thick Cut Pork Chops (and I don't blame her because they are so tasty). I've also had the Prime Rib Dip which was excellent and their burgers are quite nice too. All in all we've had nothing but good food, good wine and good service. A solid place to spend some time with family and friends while enjoying a nice atmosphere. We have never felt rushed and the wait staff is wonderful. Hence, the five stars.
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John W.
Went here on a work lunch with 5 people on a Thursday. The place was only moderately busy but the service was very unimpressive: food took forever to be prepared and delivered despite the fact that we only ordered a few salads and a couple of hamburgers. The food was decent but pretty pricey for what we ordered. No one came away impressed and I don't see any reason I'd go back.
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Elyse E.
Great food, great atmosphere and great customer service! We discovered this restaurant when we were finding a place to eat before catching a movie at the theaters. We have been back a few times since and it's always so good!
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Liana C.
This was actually 4.5 stars. The food was sooooo good omg. ok let's get in detail hehe 1. Prime Cut 12oz(i know, im a certified fata**) suppperrr juicy and delicious. Cooke to perfection. Not too chewy, not too hard. Perf! And the sides were pretty awesome too. The green stuff (idk what it was) is pretty good when mixed with the mashed potatoes and eaten with the meat! Idk if that was the right way to eat it but it was really good. 2. Filet mignon burger- i didnt try it, but my boyfriend ordered it and he said it was really good. You can really taste the filet and the fries were yummy with some ranch. 3. Potatos gratin (gratten? Grotto? Whatever) really good! Its cut up potato slices with a dressing on top. Super good! Id recommend. 4. I forgot the name im so sorry, but it was a jumbo shrimp dish. Very flavorful, shrimps are good in size. My friend devoured this lol. 5. Donuts w jelly, chocolate, and ice cream on the side: beware, not bread-y texture. Sure soft! However, its served warm and i think id prefer this over a pazookie any time! Ugh lemme order some right now hehe 6. Calamari (woopsie almost forgot the appetizer!) i forgot the menus name for it, but in the description it has fried calamari and shrimp..omg yes yes yes. I personally think this is the best app they have(if u like fried foods or seafood) ORDER EXTRA SAUCE :P ***OVERALL: food=really yummy and super filling!! I didnt give it a full 5 stars however because although our waiter was cool and never rushed us, our water glasses were always empty! And itd take me about 2x to ask in order to actually get refills. Smh. Also, i called in stating that its a birthday because i didnt want to ruin the surprise candle lit dessert for my boyfriend..they said they took note of it and i wouldnt have to remind them that we were there for a birthday...yet they forgot and i had to flag down another waiter (because ours was always missing) to tell him that it was his birthday. Surprise ruined, but oh well..the donuts made up for it lol
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Ken R.
The food was good. The service horrible. At one point we contemplated canceling our order and going elsewhere. The place was dead and it still took them forever to bring our drinks. We had a party of eight and they only brought one small plate of bread.
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Dennis H.
Tried this place out for restaurant week, surprised I never heard of it. Overall not shabby... - 1st course was the deviled eggs, decent but nothing extraordinary - Filet was delicious. Cooked perfectly... pink in the middle - Chocolate paradise ... was okay, it was an attempt at a chocolate mousse which I thought was average. It tasted "flakey". I may comeback to try their burger or hanger steak
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Michelle B.
It was a hit or miss with the food when we ate here one night. There were some good dishes & some horrible ones. Horrible: Creamed spinach, Steak was burnt when we ordered medium well, Prime rib. Good: Their breads were amazing, potatoes au gratin, deviled eggs, wine selection. Service was okay, nothing spectacular. It was a little loud in the restaurant & was hard hearing my boyfriend who was sitting right next to me. The ambience is very nice though, but for the price, I would probably go to another steak house for the quality we received.
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Christy M.
I teetered between a 3-star and 4-star rating. In a nutshell, I gave it 4 stars because the food was phenom! Seriously, it was nom-nom good. It outweighed the poor service we received and timing of the food (and I'm a pretty patient and lenient gal, being that I used to be a server back in the day). Decor was beautiful which made everything so much nicer. What a hidden gem. The starters were tasty. We had the fritti misto (calamari, rock shrimp, green beans, onions with delicious pesto and a nicely roasted lemon ready to squeeze all over the dish) The hangar steak (8oz/$19.95) was delicious and came with a side of roasted garlic and gratin potatoes. Total comfort food. I added blue cheese to my steak for an additional $2.50 (or something like that) - Way worth it. Grilled (med) and seasoned to perfection. My friend had the filet mignon salad. The steak was seasoned perfectly too. She mentioned her salad had too much dressing mixed in it - so perhaps ask for it on the side if that bothers you. It visually looked like a lot too, so I agreed. The wine selection was superb except I got a glass of Malbec and did not like it. But such is wine tasting. They call can't be winners. The service...well, what can I say. It was slow. We got there at 6:00 and didn't place our entree order until 7:00. I was there with my bestie and we were talking a lot but we were also very hungry so that was a bummer. The server was nice and courteous but slow. There weren't that many people in there. She seems a bit overwhelmed. I will definitely give them a second chance because the quality of the food was superb. Hats off to the Exec. Chef and the kitchen staff. YUMMY! Salud.
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Brent C.
I came here on a Friday night with friends to have dinner before seeing a movie next door. We all ordered from the 3-course menu and I had the Hanger Steak. We received our entrees after a 45 minute wait which is probably not unusual for a Friday night. What was unusual was the steak. I noticed an "off" flavor with my first bite but thought maybe it was the marinade or the piece of roasted garlic that I included in the bite. I had another bite without the garlic and still noticed that the meat tasted off. Because I was dining in a steak house I wondered if it was just my taste that was off. I asked my dining partners to take a taste and tell me what they thought. Everyone agreed that the meat was definitely spoiled, one even describing it as putrid. I was disgusted that I had eaten spoiled meat and embarrassed that I had shared it with my friends. I got up from the table and told the waiter about the problem. He investigated and took the plate away returning in a few minutes to say that his manager wanted to know if I had ever eaten Hanger Steak as it had more iron than most steaks and that it affected the taste. Seriously? What a question! I told him that he should have the Mgr. try a bite of the steak for himself. Due to the time constraints my order was replaced with a Prime Rib which was good. I spent the rest of the evening thinking about the fact that I had eaten spoiled meat and hoping that I wouldn't get sick from it. Won't be back.
(1)
Jim A.
Hi, I find I have to give this place the coveted 5 star rating. I have to say, it is solely based upon the hamburgers, as this is all I can say I have really had here. They are just so stinking good, I can not bring myself to order anything else! Juicy, flavorful, some of the best burgers I have ever ate. Fries are good as well. Prices are a bit on the high side, but when you get a burger this good, you do not mind paying a few extra bucks! The service is always very good. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside. Great bar... plenty of TVs to watch the game. Give this place a try and for heaven sakes.... have a hamburger!!! I keep going back, I am sure you will too! Enjoy
(5)
Sean M.
Great food. Great ambiance. Blasted the A/C. Bring a sweater. Was thrilled to see they have a kids menu. I ordered the Chicken Burgandy. It was delicious. The rest of the party had cheeseburger, Prime Cut Dip sandwich, Mac n cheese (kid). All in all the food was great.
(4)
Alex W.
First off, I only review burgers. I've been here several times. I love this place for several reasons: 1. I don't have to wait. I walk up to the hostess and she shows me to my table. In fact on some nights it scares me how many open tables there are because I don't want them to go out of business! 2. The decor. Usually, I don't care or pay too much attention to the decor of restaurants, but I love the decor of this place. Dark wood accents make it look high end. 3. The prices. For the decor, you would expect the prices to be closer to a chain steakhouse like Fleming's or Morton's, but the prices are very reasonable 4. The food. Of course you can't have the above 3 without the food being great. Not good. Great. So the first 5 times I've come to this place, it was for the steak, but the last time I came, I was on the mission to try their burger. It did not disappoint. I asked the waitress to have it cooked medium rare and when the burger came out, it was closer to medium or medium well. I was ready to be disappointed just looking at the color of the interior of the patty. But surprisingly, after taking the first bite, the burger blew away my expectations. The bun was perfect. The patty although overcooked was still juicy and what surprised me the most was the salty seasoning on the exterior of the burger. Definitely a 4/5 and just on the cusp of a 5 star burger. The next time I go, I want to insist that the burger come out pinker so I can upgrade this review to at 5. If you want high quality food at a reasonable price with no wait, this is the place for you. WHAT I ORDERED: Main --- Prime Cut Cheeseburger: 4/5 (borderline 5/5) Hanger Steak (8oz.): 4/5 Sides --- Cheese Fondue: 5/5 Caesar Salad: 3/5 Potato Gratin: 3/5 Roasted Garlic: 4/5 STAFF: Friendly WAIT TIME: Short PORTION: Good size BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: Reasonable for quality of food WOULD I RETURN: Absolutely
(4)
TR S.
Tonight we're hanging in the bar with Nicole and Fernando. Manhattans are fabulous and the others drinking beer are perfectly content with their choices. Warm olives, cheese fondue and filet mignon tacos just to start things off. Then onto Ohno, rotisserie chicken, pork chops and prime rib. This place is a neighborhood gem and the bartenders are the best. Andrew is a great night bartender too and Maurice is an awesome waiter. Love this place.
(5)
Jaime A.
This will be a late review as i made my visit to this beautiful wine bar in heart of the plaza that's right next to the century theathre's. I have known about hits location and have always wanted to make my visit and so i did and if you go between the hours of 3-6 they have an amazing happy hour on their draft beer half price on all their draft ( Awesome ) so i ordered the racer's I.P.A which is a comparison to the ballas point. The restaurant was very quite inside as of course the hours between 3-6 but then again you have so many competitors surrounding the restaurant . So i like how their menu is only one page simple and clean and of course my eye start at their Burgundy Burger and its nothing like have a reduction of red wine with Mushrooms that gives a nice and sweet rich flavor and their hand made angus beef patty's, And my waitress was promp and polite and attentive. The only down fall was my burger presentation the bread was not toasted and it came on a white bun and i would enjoy it with a brioche and i asked for med rare and it was so the opposite of that the fries we very plane jane, as soon i would eat my burger and would fall apart but thats for all the assortments that was in their. But a burger is a burger and it was still good but I've had much better for dessert i ordered creme Brule and of course it was good so my conclusion i would deff. return for the happy hour the staff is friendly and the Restaurant is very nice but i am not sure if i would wanna have dinner as the competition has gotten much greater as Orange County has many great restaurants Coming up
(4)
Jennie S.
Food is ok. I usually only get appetizers because the rest of the menu isn't worth the prices. However, most the time they are cold because they are almost always under staffed. Martinis are good, not many options for beer, and their wine list is WAY over priced. There is one really nice waiter there, don't know his name though. But today was the last time I will ever go there. Apparently someone called in sick so the "manage" had to fill in. He had an attitude, took y drink order and asked for my ID but walked away to chat up one of the waitresses before looking at it. Took about 5 minutes to come back to look at it and serve me. He took our food order, which was cold when it finally arrived. Someone else had to bring us out food, and then about 20 minutes later I had to ask someone completely different for another drink because he disappeared! We were there for an additional 15 minutes and I never saw that guy again. Very professional. So not worth the over priced, medium quality food and attitudes. Go to Pint House, Kings, Lazy Dog, or wait until Tilted Kilt opens up. They are all in the same area and guaranteed better time.
The service and quality of food at this establishment is bar none. For the price you pay, which you do pay everywhere these days, the flavor of their burgers are so worth it! I will definitely come here again. Great for casual or special get togethers.
(5)
Lisa S.
I love this place! Great happy hour til 6! Perfect little treat before an angel/ducks game! The bartender Fernando works his butt off.. He's great, splits checks, prompt service, friendly, no problems with him! :) The food is amazing, fried mushrooms, ahi tostada and filet mignon tacos! Yum! Never disappoints! The pomegranate martini is my favorite! Cool atmosphere, I enjoy sitting at the bar.
(5)
Anthony D.
So we stopped coming here about two years ago because every time we would visit they would be out of prime rib. Fast forward to tonight. We show up at 8:00PM on a holiday weekend. Guess what?? OUT OF PRIME RIB, except for an end cut and a piece that, per the manager, is cooked medium. Really?! Are you effin' kidding me. And then the clown of a manager that they have tries to tell us to calm down. Isn't the place called "Prime Cut," you M.F.'er?! With all of the excellent steak houses in Orange County (think Mastro's and Fleming's), I have no idea how this place stays in business. Never again.
(1)
Danny C.
This place was great. We had the filet mignon tacos and the bbq brisket sandwich. All delicious. Give this place a try if you have a chance.
(5)
Keycee D.
Came here with Maribel T. And her brother during restaurant week. I got the filet Mingon medallions medium rare, tomato basil bisque and the mango sorbet. Tomato bisque was yummy, just a little thicker than what I'm used to. The filet Mingon with mashed potatoes And asparagus were yummy. The meat was perfectly cooked! Service was okay, took a while to Order our food and food took a while to come. Overall, 3.5 stars, totally worth the $30 restaurant week. :)
(3)
Rob S.
We've been spoiled by awesome restaurants this vacation but finally walked into one of those "They got me this time but I will never be back" situations. To be fair, we should have walked when the hostess never even looked at us as she asking us the usual questions and as she seated us. AUTO-PILOT. We sat at a wobbly table on the patio. Nice evening. The name of this place is PRIME CUT. We ordered the Prime Rib dinner "I'm sorry, we are out of prime rib" WHAT? We should have walked. My wife had to ask for utensils. We ordered the $35.00 steak dinners. No bread No salad The small steaks were served with small servings of Au gratin potatoes. That's it. Nothing else. My steak had a lot of fat that left on the plate. $80.00 and we were still hungry??? Sorry, the only tip you're going to get here is this: Learn how to serve your customers a complete meal.. We will not go back to this trap.
Go here instead of Pint House. Why wait for 3 hours when you can get right in for better food at Prime Cut?
(5)
Aims V.
I came here for OC Restaurant week with my best friend and I would say it doesn't compare to Lawrys Prime Rib but it was great for the amount that we got. We ordered the prime rib, lobster tail, with mashed potatoes, and cream of spinach. It also came with dessert. It was $40 per person. - Parking is easy - Customer service was great - Food took longer than expected - Wish the prime rib was more tender - I would recommend this place for OC restaurant week
(4)
Renee M.
I came in here only for 45 minutes top to grab a drink, and strictly speaking from the bar scenario, it was a great time! It got packed because of a hockey and preseason baseball game. I can image, for a Friday evening, this place gets crowded regardless of a game though. They had a great happy hour menu- for a place that does specialty martini concoctions, not just the gin/vodka martini, I applaud you! I got a pomegranate lemon drop with a sugared rim. It was pretty tasty! They have umpteem amounts of whiskey and scotch, I don't even know the difference between the two, but they have bottles aged for like 18 years or something nuts! I would highly recommend coming here if you live close, or if you're seeing a game! It's very classy but doesn't have the stuffy feel to it. Happy hour is until 6pm, so come early and get a seat!
(5)
Cammi H.
Decided to give this place a try for lunch during restaurant week with my foodie friend in tow. We each got a three course meal and there were quite a few options to choose from which I thought was nice. Started off with devilish eggs and some clam chowder. Both were good in my opinion. My friend didn't really like the eggs because she thought it was kind of sour. I think it was due to the relish or something of that sort. It gave it an interesting kick which I kind of liked. Clam chowder with bacon bits was really good. Well, anything with bacon has to be good! For our mains we chose their most popular burger and chicken burgundy. Didn't really care much for the burger as it's nothing really special compared to every other burgers. Chicken burgundy was a bit heavy with too many bold flavors going on at once making it a bit overwhelming in taste. Desserts were chocolate cake and mango sorbet. I'd skip both altogether. All in all, food was nothing really special or anything to rave about. Service on the other hand, was good though. Our waiter was very nice and attentive giving us recommendations being it was our first time there. They also have happy hour. Drinks on their happy hour menu was very decently priced.
(3)
Kerri D.
This is our go to place for filet and cheesy potatoes. The cheese fondue is an amazing way to start the meal. We've had quite a few entrees from the menu but always go back to the filet and cheese potatoes. And of course you need to finish the amazing meal with their homemade chocolate chip cookies and glass of milk!
(5)
Steve E.
One of our favorited. Must get the deviled eggs. Fernando behind the bar. Made me a perfect Dry Manattan to go with my perfectly made NY strip. Something I like is a restaurant with a can do attitude. I'm a pain in the A customer, always altering the menu. Did same tonite, Fernando never flinched and said no problem.
(5)
Mo Y.
Stumbled upon this eatery on a Father's Day, no line, no waiting, just straight shot and ordered. (Gain one star) I came here with my child who happened to read the menu (Peanut Oil). So for those parents who have children that are allergic to nuts, this isn't a place for them or for anyone who have problems with nuts. We had no idea when we sat down that this restaurant uses peanut oil. My child was able to have a burger but no fries...poor thing. Who can eat a burger without fries?!?! So they gave my 11 year old a mixed salad and they didn't have the dressing "he" wanted. (Lose 2 stars) I ordered the Prime burger well done (No peanut allergies for me) and fries. The burger looked amazing on the plate. But when I took my first bite, I didn't get that euphoric feeling so I thought, "hey try another bite until you can actually taste it." The burger was no where near to any flavor. All I could taste were the onions (which were over powering). I then sprinkled salt and took a bite, and still no flavor could be distinguished, I added more for each bite I was going to take and still I couldn't taste any flavor. I went and added fresh cracked black pepper and still it didn't make any improvements. I munched on some elementary school grade shoe-string potatoes which were greasy and flavorless. I was disappointed and allowed my child to go crazy with the black pepper shaker. (Lose 2stars) I didn't feel like finishing a $14 burger and shoe string joke of fries. Not coming back here.
(1)
Adrian O.
Came in here right before watching Jurassic World with a Triassic appetite--ah ha ha. BBQ Bacon Burger, medium well--absolutely juicy, the bun was a very nice brioche, smooth and buttery. The chuck was cooked perfectly, the flavor of the meat massaged my flavor taster and I was stunned with magnificence. Yes. The waiter noticed that we were in a hurry to go watch our film, and even broke down the check into 3's without asking. What a gentleman. What service! I might just come back for the steak, next time.
(5)
Steven C.
After being on my bookmark list for as long as I can remember, I decided to give this place a try on Valentines Day to celebrate with the wife. I received an email a week or so before the holiday of their Valentines Day menu and saw the perfect combination for my wife of Filet Mignon and Main Lobster Tail and decided this was the place to go. Prior to coming in, I did read through numerous reviews from some of our Yelp friends that were just OK and teetering on below average. I always take reviews from others (even those we know and respect) with a grain of salt as there are many variables that come into play and I always like to see firsthand. We made reservations ahead of time and arrived early. Despite us arriving about 15 minutes early, our table was ready and we were quickly seated. The inside of the Prime Cut Cafe is beautifully decorated and really does have that upscale wine bar feel to it. The service was very prompt and efficient and did a great job of going through the specials as well as making numerous recommendations off the regular menu as well. Our drink order was quickly taken and brought to the table and we had ample time to look over the menu and make our selections. My wife knew prior to coming in that she wanted the Filet Mignon/Maine Lobster Tail combination while I was on the fence about my entree. Being that the place is the Prime Cut Cafe (referring to the prime cuts of beef), I went with the 10oz. New York Strip steak (well done) with gratin potatoes. The food came out quickly which was nice but at first glance I could already tell that my steak was far from well done. I sliced into several areas and the steak was far closer to medium rare than well done. After several minutes we flagged down the server and quickly had the steak sent back. My wife's food seemed to be cooked perfectly or close to it and she really enjoyed her Filet Mignon. The Maine Lobster however was not the hit she was hoping for. She had previously tried a cold lobster roll and loved it but the hot variation did not do much for her so the overall dish was hit and miss. After a few more minutes of waiting (and gobbling up my gratin potatoes, which were very good), my newly cooked steak arrived along with a new helping of potatoes. Unfortunately, despite the steak now being cooked to my liking lacked in flavor completely. The small cup of steak sauce brought to the table after my request did little to remedy the situation. I did thoroughly enjoy the 2nd helping of potatoes, but ultimately left unsatisfied with my meal. Overall we spent $125 (after a generous tip) on a meal that consisted of good potatoes, a good filet, a so so lobster tail and a flavorless New York strip. The service and ambiance was great but the food on this day was not up to the standards I was looking for. I would probably come back to try a burger or something lighter off the lunch menu but I don't think I would be back or recommend the steak.
(3)
Peach L.
Amazing service and food was great ! Service was A+ . Got the mixed salad and it was so good . Well worth the money . Right next to the movie theater
(5)
Amy V.
went here during oc restaurant week March 1-7, 2015. went with my friend and we decided to split everything so we could try more stuff! I recommend doing this every time u try a new restaurant. appetizer - devilish eggs: I didn't really like this one. it was kind of sour. I expected it to be more creamy and salty - clam chowder: so good! the bacon bits were crispy. I would get more bacon bits on the side. yumm! entree - prime cut cheeseburger: we decided to try this because the waiter said it was pretty popular. both me and my friend didn't really like this burger. it wasn't juicy and I NEED my burgers to be juicy! lol. it came with fries and they were kind of thin and I love thin fries! yum! - chicken burgundy: I did not like this dish at all! the waiter said this was also popular. the chicken was very thin and dry. the mushroom sauce was overpowering and there was too much of it. only thing good about this dish were the mashed potatoes. I love mashed potatoes! dessert - "not enough chocolate" chocolate cake: they gave us a tiny slice. the texture and taste was more of like a brownie than a cake. it was ok - sorbet: we got the mango one. I liked it overall I would not be coming back here. the food was below average for the price they charge. maybe if it was cheaper or if I went during happy hour??
(3)
Michelle T.
How is this place not completely packed on a Friday night?!!! Stumbled on this place while "waiting" for a table at the Pint House. Well, wait NO MORE!! We got a table (for 10) with no wait, started with the BEST guacamole EVER, and then moved onto the filet mignon tacos. Fabulous!! Great wine, beer, big bar, and great service!
(5)
James U.
First time and NOT the last!!! Had a great meal and had super service. No Ducks game tonight but place was still very busy. Previous reviews speak about bad service.... NOT TONIGHT! The crew worked as a team and were excellent. The tacos are great. The prime rib was good but could be better seasoned. Had deviled eggs. Good. Just on the edge of salty. Fondue was good but needed a more sturdy bread for dipping. Desserts of doughnuts finished off a very good meal.
(4)
Roger B.
Low key and cool. Met some friends for dinner there, never heard of the place before. I would describe the feeling walking in somewhere between yard house and Ruth's Chris. Good menu with a great variety, great value as far as prices were concerned. You could easily grab a bite before a game, concert or movie or have a pretty good date dinner there. Staff was friendly, and the place looked clean. The parking can be tough and it might be busy depending on what's happening at honda center. Overall pretty solid but you might not put it in your best ever list.
(4)
Ed M.
First class restaurant with everything going for it. Wonderful room, though a bit loud, superb service and great food. Jonathan was our server and he was very knowledgeable about the food and the wine. Seemed to show up at just the right time when we needed something. Ahi tostadas were perfect. Just enough heat without the added serranos on top, but thery're there in case you want to go for it. Beet salad was absolutely perfect. Beautiful red and golden beets and a superb dressing that complimented the presentation. Great lobster tail and the spinach we substituted or the potatoes was spot on. Fabulous wine program with very fair prices. A real goldmine!
(5)
Brian M.
My wife and I were here the week they opened and 3 years later the food is even better and the service is perfect. It's like we're family here. Thank you Prime Cut for years of memories.
(5)
Tracy H.
I was so close to a 5, but I rarely give anything a 5. The food and service were very good, and I enjoyed the options. My favorite aspect was the presentation--elegant with enough--I am really bummed when the presentation is great, but there is no food on the plate. Dishes ordered: Prime rib, braised short ribs, ahi salad, and the pork chop--all dishes were excellent! We really wanted dessert, but decided to wait until next time :-) I highly recommend this restaurant...you will not be disappointed.
(4)
Yvette B.
Never disappoints. Tasty, filling, and worth the price. The food is always good here. My husband and I go here for date night. The atmosphere is more adult. The food is wonderful, the service is attentive, and hardly any wait. We always order the calamari and some type of steak or fresh fish. This restaurant is consistent. We have never had a bad experience. This is not a cheap place to go to dinner, but if you want a nice meal and great service without disappointments, this is the place for you.
(5)
Betty S.
I haven't had a good steak at a restaurant in a while and this place finally came through for me. The filet was soooo delicious. Thank you The service was great as well the only reason I gave it a 4 was that both our our calamari appetizers were both so rediculously over fried you could barely chew them.
(4)
Daniel A.
tasty meat dishes, wine and drinks. what the heck else would you want? the french dip was great, the burger was spectacular and the drinks they were cold and wet! (in a good way) this place is now on my restaurant rotation.
(5)
Vedell G.
Every time we've come here we have had a great steak.... Yeah it is a little noisy sometimes, but if you take a party of 8+, you might get the private dinning room like we did. It has its own private doors! We had rib-eye, center cut filet mignon, medallions , halibut, beef dip sandwich, salad wedge, bread plate, and more. All the food was great and Brandon did a superb job serving us! This is the only place we have never had a bad steak! That is worth 5 stars to me.
(5)
Brian P.
Received a gift card from a business partner and decided to take my wife for lunch.. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff. My wife ordered Salmon and I had the Rib Eye.. Both were average at best.. Now I am at home with the shakes and have made quite a few trips to the rest room.. Would not eat here again. For the price, it needs to be stepped up a notch!
(1)
Richard M.
Went here to try it out instead of pint house next door. It was probably a bias but the people at the front desk were saying that the food they had there was a lot better based on what people were saying. So we went with it and were seated immediately. All the service here was good up until our waitress came. Attitude is the only description I have. We tried ordering some very simple items. Apparently this location doesn't have a lot of what you would think a steak house would have. So after having to change around our ideas of what we wanted, whatever they had kept changing. She didn't know what food they had in the back or what the different cuts of meat consist of. Then took our menus, stormed off and had a serious attitude for the rest of the experience. Slow refills too. I was about ready to walk out or talk to a manager. I was trying to enjoy the meal so i didn't bother. As far as the food. SLOW. I understand that it might take 20 minutes minutes to cook a couple steaks,maybe. I know a few locations that are better that can cook it faster and better. It doesn't take nearly an hour. Especially when it's such a small location that was practically empty. And when the food finally came out, boring! Very boring. 2 stars because of the good service at the door and a couple other people that helped us. 1 star otherwise. This won't be a repeat experience.
(2)
Stephanie D.
We were seated IMMEDIATELY....the hostess was warm & friendly (and even laughed at our feeble jokes).... Our server was excellent, patient with our questions & quite accommodating when there was a request to deviate from the menu. Food was terrific ......... and we never felt rushed, in the least (altho' the place DID fill up quickly). AND the rest rooms were spotless, just wonderful.
(5)
Maya P.
LOVE, LOOOOOOOVE THIS SPOT! Mary is AMAZINGLY SWEET, KIND & FRIENDLY! She remembered us from 3 months before! Bomb Happy Hour, excellent service and atmosphere is so great. Will be back!
(5)
Joanne L.
Came here last night and was really disappointed... I had bigger hopes for this restaurant. I prolly won't be back ever... Food Clam chowder was good and so was the ahi tostada. For the entree I had the prime cut with mash potatoes and creamed spinach and Yorkshire. I really wanted to love this dish but I didn't even finish it... there was no flavor in the prime cut and the sauce was so bland... I've never had yorkshire before, so I'm not sure what's it suppose to taste like, but lets just say I won't ever be craving Yorkshire because of this place. My bf was really disappointed in the mash.potatoes bc he thought it was too plain. He really enjoyed the filet mignon tho! He said it was one of the best steaks he's ever had and we've been to mastros and ruth chris. For dessert we had the carrot cake and chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was really rich in chocolate. I was done after 2 bites. The carrot cake was good. I.loved the icing!
(2)
michael g.
WASTE OF MONEY! Visited Prime Cut for the first time for lunch. TERRIBLE! I ordered the prime rib dip...$18.00 for mushy meat on a grocery store brand roll. I can't believe I dropped $40 at this place for lunch. I left still hungry! I will not be back.
(1)
Rob W.
Kind of surprising how low some ratings are. I have to say, I went on a date there last night and I was blown away by the quality and price. I ate at mastros last week, and it almost pains me to say, my meal at Prime Cut was more satisfying. It was also a third of the cost. I got the ribeye rare with blue cheese and an added lobster tail. Altogether a $50ish meal but definitely worth every penny. The steak was seared perfectly and the lobster was tender and went great with the roasted garlic they served with the dish. Will definitely be back. My only knock on the joint is their drinks. I ordered a Moscow mule and was sorely disappointed. No copper cup and way too sweet. The quality of the food made up for the lackluster drinks though. Oh and my girlfriend also had the New York strip and lobster and she was equally as impressed.
(5)
Vi V.
Right by the Edwards movie theater on Katella! I was craving prime rib so I decided to go and try this place out. Walking in, the place is pretty dark inside and had that romantic atmosphere, but yet a family atmosphere too. What we got: Complimentary Focaccia: it had rosemary on it, but not anything worth mentioning. 8 oz Prime Rib w/ Whipped Potatoes, Warm Potato Salad, & Creamed Spinach ($24): I got out medium rare and it came out medium rare! Super delicious. Usually it comes with whipped potatoes, yorkshire pudding and creamed or sauteed spinach, but I wasn't a fan of the yorkshire pudding the last time I had it so don't be afraid to ask them to substitute it! Prime rib had a good amount of fat on it and dipping it in the horseradish was super delicious. Whipped potatoes were nothing special. Warm potato salad was interesting, it was well...warm potato salad! Don't know if I would get it again though. Creamed spinach was just okay, but the prime rib was the star of the plate! Service: Water glasses and a water jug were brought out. That surprised me because I'm use to only having the water jug at the table at Korean places! I liked that thought so we could refill our own waters if our cups ever got empty. Service was fast and there was always someone there when we needed something! Would definitely come back if I ever craved prime rib again.
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Mike S.
I have been going here since they opened years ago. And when they first opened, it was just plain beef awesomeness. They have some ups and downs but generally it is a very reliable place to get a good steak and have a nice night out. Being close to the theater makes it a very good choice before or after a show and they offer discounted tickets with a meal. The last visit which was two weeks ago, was a trip back down memory lane. They have changed chefs and the food was just as good as it was in the beginning. The hanger steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The potatoes were perfect and not swimming in a pool of oil like most kitchens. The choices of cheese was very good. The olives were heated just like they should be. This is one of the few restaurants that I will constantly recommend to people without hesitation or caveats. And so far, everyone has been in agreement :) The only reason I give them 4 stars instead of 5 stars is the bar is a bit erratic in the quality of drinks or knowledge. I like the classic Aviator and it is always hit or miss if they can get it right. They have a good election of wine IF you are going to spring for a bottle. By the glass and things become much more limited.
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Desiree L.
Kyle was out server and he was excellent! The appetizers were amazing for a simple salad and deviled eggs but they weren't so simple. The drinks were strong but good and the main course was delicious. I had the chicken burgundy and scott had the prime cut pasta which was really good too! We chose prime cut because of the 3 course meal for 20. And it was well worth it for lunch!
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Giovanni O.
Pretty quiet but very accommodating for a large group at the end of the night. The mahi mahi was delicious.
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Betsy G.
The food was so salty my husband and I couldn't eat it. The manager came over and explained that we should order our food "unseasoned". Poor food, poor service.
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Jovita E.
I don't enjoy writing negative reviews so I'm going to tell you all the positives. Our server was very friendly, got our order right, and was very knowledgable about the menu and specials. I was there with a party of 10 for Father's Day. All the men were offered a free cocktail, they loved that. We were also given free desserts because they were out of a certain menu item we were really looking forward too. I enjoyed the chicken burgundy with whipped potatoes and the sample I stole of my daughter's hanger steak and potatoes au gratin. Their wedge salad is yummy too. Everybody enjoy their alternative menu choices. I will come back and dine here again but I hope to get what I came for next time. 3 stars for free cocktails and free dessert to keep us happy.
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Lanessa W.
Second time visiting this restaurant and definitely not my last. Came in last night with some friends just after happy hour (perfect time to go if you want to avoid the crowds). Greeted by a very friendly hostess and seated immediately. My server was Cody and she was excellent. Very attentive, made great recommendations , just on top of her service. Cassandra the manager came over to check on things, which I always appreciate. She was awesome very friendly and professional. Now to the food. I'm one of those people who can't go to a steakhouse and not order a Ribeye. Thankfully I was not disappointed. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, flavorful and juicy. You can definitely taste the aging of the beef and the quality...So good and a huge 15oz portion. Served with perfectly roasted garlic (delicious spread on the steak) and rich scalloped potatoes. Now I ordered a 3 course meal so I got yummy deviled eggs for an appetizer and ended my perfect meal with a delicious creme brule. I would honestly expect to spend much more for this meal at a traditional steakhouse. Overall this place is chic but not pretentious you can come dressy or casual and still feel welcome. There's a beautiful bar in the middle of the restaurant that's a popular spot for happy hour. The staff is top notch and the food is a great value. Can't wait to return to try some of the other menu offerings like filet mignon tacos or cider braised pork chops...can't wait!
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Renee B.
This is a favorite lunch spot for my mom and I to frequent. The atmosphere is really nice and our service has always been nothing short of amazing. Even though I wouldn't categorize this as a baby friendly restaurant, I have been bringing my baby here since she was 6 weeks and everyone is really great and accommodating. As for the food... Yes please! Everything we've had has been delicious. But by far my favorite thing on the menu is the mushroom burgundy burger. It is absolutely delicious! It's a tad rich so usually my mom and I split the burger (which the kitchen is awesome and splits it for you and brings it on 2 separate plates) and then indulge in a dessert. There wine selection is also very impressive. It's a little pricey but I have no problem paying money for good service and excellent food.
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Jennifer N.
After seeing a movie at the nearby theater, we stumbled across a "Happy Hour 3-6pm" sign outside of this place and decided to try it. Atmosphere: think upscale steak house. Nicely decorated and clean. Food: Deviled eggs: pretty good! Well flavored small bite. Brisket sliders: quite good. I actually loved the coleslaw that came with it. Corn guacamole: my least favorite of what we ordered. It wasn't truly a guacamole, more like chopped up onions, avocado, and corn served with tortilla chips. Tomato bisque soup: tasty; it came with a fried basil leaf and the the dollop of goat cheese added great flavor. Drinks: okay, not the best. Service: slow and not the friendliest. Definitely try this place during happy hour. Food is yummy and well priced!
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Marc E.
Wow! Most amazing lunch I've had in a long time. The place is really nice and sheik. The staff is super friendly and attentive. I ordered a prime rib dip. It was melting in my mouth. Best prime rib dip I have ever had. Also they have some decent beers on tap. I will be coming back for sure.
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James M.
Excellent all the way around. They have a Gluten Free Menu and they serve Prime Grade Steaks. I had shrimp that was excellent. My wife had Filet Mignon. Presentation was great. Our server was awesome. You won't want to miss out on dinner here. As soon as we walked in we knew I'd be safe eating here. Another great place to add to our list!!!!
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Lynn B.
Great Happy Hour drinks & food, onion strings, deviled eggs, tacos, sliders ...it's all good. And for dinner ...best steak salad! Love it!!!
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Onur D.
Filet mignon tacos. A little bit on the pricey side but that hasn't stopped me from coming back to this place nearly 5 times in 4 weeks. Best filet tacos EVER. Deviled eggs are also delicious.
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Michelle Q.
Yesterday night my boyfriend and I came into this restaurant about 6:45 pm. We were going to the movies at 8:10. The restaurant was empty. They seat us. It takes 5-10 before our server came to our table. I don't know what her name was cause she didn't tell us or have a name tag. But she looked like Ms. Swan. She gets our drink order which was 2 lemonades (it was like drinking syrup) and we ordered an appetizer. 25-30 min we haven't seen our server. She got sat and from nowhere pops out from the back and goes to her table. Gets drink orders and their appetizer order. I couldn't get her attention fast enough before she took off again. She brings their drinks and appetizers. So finally I raise my voice and got her attention (it was almost as if she turned around in annoyance). I asked were our appetizer was and she puts her hand on my arm and looks at me with a smile and says " oh you know what's funny, I didn't put it in and your foods about to come out. Do you still want me to put it in". I looked at her with the most pissed off look and we said we didn't want the food and would never come back again!. I was so pissed. I am a server. Not at a high end place but I sure do make my customers feel like they are. Had to been the worst service I have ever had. I'll go in there when they replace Ms. swan for a real server.
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Crystal M.
I went here last night for my birthday and really enjoyed their petite prime rib with yorkshire pudding and creamed spinach. I don't normally care for cooked spinach but it was delish! 2 reasons for not getting 5 stars, mashed potatoes were just okay..and the waiter wasn't bad but not much effort in being friendly, asking if we were dining for a special occasion and not very informative on specials, etc.
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Kay H.
Had the filet mingnon salad. Wonderful!
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Blake G.
I had the ribeye prime rib, and it was delicious!! Pretty pricey for a 15oz but tasty nonethe less . Service was average and pretty slow. If you're not in a rush then this is good place too eat
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Kristy N.
First of all, the OC restaurant week intrigued us to come here, but we also ordered from the regular menu also. I'll keep this simple..... Our appetizers took FOREVER to come out My meal was WRONG, and when they brought out the right dish, it was WELL DONE when i asked for MEDRARE..... by that time my mother and boyfriend has finished their meals already. I would LOVE to write a review on the food. but what did I really get to eat anyways? NOT a happy birthday dinner for me.
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Jorge P.
So I dropped the ball on valentines day and didn't make reservations to my usual steak houses (Flemings, mastros) but luckily we found this place. The quality of the steak and lobster was surprisingly good!!! My 28 day aged ribeye was delicious and the lobster tail was tender and very generous portion. Our meal was delicious! Definitely a hidden gem.
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Michaelyn A.
This restaurant is classy and has a fantastic wine selection...management is awesome service great. Best dishes are filet mignon tacos and prime dip sandwich...classy for business parties lunches or dinners. Highly recommend
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G.G S.
Get the foccacia bread--yes, I know it hurts to pay for bread when most restaurants provide it on a complimentary basis--but take my word for it, it's totally worth it. Another "must try"--the beet salad. I know you're thinking "GGS, surely you don't suggest I eat the dreaded bland beet on my fun night out"--yes, it's amazing. It's not something I'd usually order--the waiter insisted, and boy, was he right. Beets are marinated, dried fruits, nuts, greens, light dressing. Yum! As for entrees, the burgers are king. Also, terrific shoe string fries. Only thing I don't like here is the clam chowder--it has carrots, and it just doesn't taste right. Service can be inconsistent, and I had a couple of incidents where my burger was under or over cooked. No stars detracted. Food is just too damn good.
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Donna B.
We like this place because it's good and usually not too busy. Great burgers but love their prime rib dip and prime rib. We've been a number of times and also enjoy their wine selection and outside seating. We've been here often and taken a number of people and we always enjoy it. While the food is good it's the overall combination of food, wine and accessibility that make it a 4! I also like their deviled eggs. Friends have tried various dishes and no complaints.
Frankly, I was quite disappointed. I came to celebrate my birthday with a few good friends. Our reservation was at 7pm. We got seated immediately. We all placed our orders and then the waitress came back to tell us that they only have 3 prime cut left, but the temperature is well done. I was really embarrassed since I chose the place. For being a restaurant called prime cut, they shouldn't be out of prime rib at 7pm when they close at 11pm.
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CeCe H.
Came here before a concert so my carnivore boyfriend could get his prime rib fix. We walked in and were seated immediately but felt severely underdressed (even though we were dressed pretty nice for a concert). The place looks really nice, and all the OC wives and husbands are really having a good time. Such a good time I could barely hear myself think, let alone enjoy a conversation with my boyfriend. When we left my ears were STILL ringing. Beer selection is subpar. I ordered the bacon BBQ burger ($15) and it was good but nothing spectacular. My fries were those string kind but no seasoning and some looked barely cooked. My boyfriends steak, on the other hand, was perfectly cooked at medium. The potatoes were good and the garlic was cooked just right. I would MAYBE come back for happy hour but count me out for regular entrees. Oh, and if they seat you next to a group of rowdy OC wives ordering cocktail after cocktail, bring ear plugs. Kudos to Natalie for being a good waitress.
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Jowel G.
One of the best salads I've had is from Prime Cut. The filet mignon salad is a hit! The filet, perfectly cooked at medium is melt in your mouth tender with the sweetness of the corn and peppers. Just the right entree serving that you don't end up leaving stuffed. Working my way backwards, the guacamole is chunky and another one with a hint of sweetness with the corn and diced onions. Somehow I thought there was pineapple or some fruit like ingredient. One suggestion is to maybe have the guacamole in a bowl instead of the cup that it was served in. It was difficult to get the chip all the way to the bottom - yes. It was that good. Had "breakfast" for dessert - mini jelly donuts! Warm sugared donuts (like donut holes) with a side of jam, chocolate sauce and ice cream. Maybe I can have this as a meal next time? No need to twist my arm. We also enjoyed flourless chocolate cake. So oooey, goooey goodness with a side of vanilla bean ice cream. You can't go wrong with these choices and I'm sure the other desserts on the menu are just as delicious. I'm definitely coming back to try the other items on the menu and plan to actually bring my husband along this time...haha. Me and the gf's enjoyed it here.
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April W.
Came in last night to try the OC Restaurant Week menu, left totally happy. I ordered the ahi tostada to start, filet medallions + King crab for entree and raspberry sorbet for dessert. The ahi tostado was delicious, I just about cleaned my entree plate and really enjoyed the sorbet! BF ordered the devilish eggs, filet tacos and mango sorbet, he enjoyed everything as well! Drinks were great, service was good, it was a busy night but our server made sure to stop by to check in a few times. Overall, as a first time guest last night I will definitely be back!
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Joe M.
Had an excellent lunch recently and have not been here for a while. The restaurant does not get too crowded at lunch, and it is quiet for a business lunch. I had the Filet Mignon salad which was excellent. Service was good. There are a number of other choices in the same complex. This is a good choice especially if you want something a little quieter.
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Michelle W.
I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and the fish was spoiled and tasted bad and my plate was too greasy with too much olive oil! Won't come out in the future!!! So disappointed with the quality of the food!!!
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Yale P.
Went to Prime Cut last night to check it out for OC restaurant week with some friends. Such a hit or miss. My wife got the pork chop and my friend got the NY steak, both which were pretty good. My friend's wife and I both got the filet mignon medallions with king crab oscar. This dish was a big disappointment. First of all, the meat came out cold. Our waitress told us to be careful because the dish was really hot. That was definitely NOT the case. Second, our crab portion was so small. I was thinking, king crab Oscar, it must be a decent size since the meat is medallions. Nope, super tiny. For dessert, everybody but me got some chocolate cake that was supposed to be the "special" dessert made just for restaurant week. Meh. I got the carrot cake which was much better than the chocolate cake, but still was eh, okay. If I could give half stars, I would here to bring it up to a 2.5 star. I felt ripped off paying $40 for cold steak and tiny crab. Usually you expect some decent stuff for restaurant week but I was sorely disappointed here. Save your money and check out another restaurant. Sorry.
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Charles F.
While traveling I always refer to who I am staying like family and friends, or I just check Yelp. In case, Yelp was really the only real source that I could rely on. It's late, Friday night, Anaheim Ducks are playing, there's 71,000 at the Anaheim convention center and we are a group of 5. I called as I was walking down Katella and spoke to the host person at Prime Cut. They were able to accommodate us at 8:45pm. We got their early and waited for the rest of our group coming from the hospital. The place had an enticing aroma around the front door. This is really no cafe by any means. It's more like a chophouse in disguise in a french cafe exterior motif. Once inside we guided to our table. I am a big proponent of one page menus and Prime Cut did not disappoint. The offerings ranging from the 15 ounce Ribeye to a wedge salad to filet mignon tacos. The menu is reasonably priced. Our orders came out on time and the detail quality was very evident. The attention to the medium rare prime rare was spot on as well as the Yorkshire pudding. The Prime rib is slow roasted in a salt crust and my dining partner raved about his cut and often comparing it to the legendary House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. There is an enticing roasted garlic that accompanies most of the steak dinners which should not be overlooked. I did try those filet mignon tacos. Simply a delight. The meat ( medium rare ) was cooked to perfection and the the black bean corn salad as well as the cilantro and onions gave this dish a superstar rating. So when in Anaheim / Orange area. Don't sleep on the word cafe, you may be missing out on an awesome chophouse experience
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Shaggy R.
Will never come back. Came with a group and the waiter walked away twice without taking my order. Had to flag down another waitress to place my order. Then I was given the wrong bill and when this was brought to the attention of the waiter, he got a little snarky. Then got the right bill and put my card inside and it just sat there for at least five minutes before anyone took it. Told the manager about my experience and he comped my $3 happy hour beer only. Terrible service. Fondue was okay, the bread that came with it was charred and the burnt taste overwhelmed the other flavors. Will be spending my money elsewhere next time.
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Wendy N.
Merry Christmas, Beautiful People! :) So, it's should be pretty safe to say that we can't all eat at Mastro's, Morton's, Ruth's Chris, or Fleming's every day, right? (I mean, we may want to, but that's a whole 'nother story when it comes to our wallets! :p) Anyway, Prime Cut is not a bad alternative to the above joints, as you'll see from my recommendations below: 1.) Cookies and Milk - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… I'm salivating right now just thinking of those FOUR freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! Look at those cookies! YUM! 2.) French Jelly Doughnuts - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… These doughnuts are prepared to order and served a la mode (with a Vanilla Ice Cream!) It also has chocolate and fruit dipping sauces. 3.) Certified Black Angus Rib Eye - Recommended yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… Served with au gratin potatoes and roasted garlic, this steak is flavorful and best ordered medium rare. (You can also get it with bleu cheese, if you're a fan.) Thanks for reading! P.S. Was this Useful, Funny, and/or Cool? Let me know below! ^_^
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Tracie L.
Friend took me here for OCRW 'cause their menu had the most variety out of all the other restaurants. It's located in a giant random plaza that looks like the block, the restaurant has a nice diner/cheesecake factory feel to it. There's a really nice bar in the middle of the restaurant for those who like to do happy hour. It wasn't too packed when we got there and so we were seated promptly. They gave us the OCRW menu and it wasn't that much cheaper than ordering from their regular menu. We decided to do the $30 & $40 combo. Appetizer: Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs - These had bacon which made them taste pretty good, but other than that it tasted just like any other boiled eggs House Salad - It was a full sized salad and I was almost full just from finishing it. My friend had to help me out w/ the salad and normally I devour salads Spice-Roasted Chicken - Jidori, all natural, free range god dayum the top of the line chicken! It took about 25 mins before the order came out, but when it did the chicken was delicious! Very moist, juicy, and flavorful. It wasn't too spicy, but there was a good amount for enough flavoring. Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Oscar - This sounded so bomb, but then I realized it was just filet mignon medallions. However, it still was more than enough to fill me up and I had to take home some leftovers. The lobster meat was plump and tasted pretty fresh. The filet mignon wasn't as tender as I had hoped even though I ordered it medium rare Dessert: Carrot cake - OMG usually i don't like carrot cake, but the carrot cake here is AMAAAAZING. Description on the menu was super Moist with Coconut, Walnuts, Pineapple and Cream Cheese Frosting and it was exactly that! SUPER MOIST and delicious. It wasn't too sweet and tasted really fresh. Since I was too full to finish the carrot cake I took home the leftover and it was still moist and tasted just as good the next morning. Normally cakes lose their moisture in the fridge overnight. YOU MUST TRY IT! Chocolate Pots De Crème - Pass on this. It was basically just chocolate mousse with strawberry & peanuts. Overall service was friendly, fast, and attentive. You definitely get big portions of food here. We both had to take home leftovers and surprisingly the leftovers still tasted just as good when reheated! I look forward to coming back to try their short rib and pork chop :)
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Bob T.
Went to a 5 star PYE hosted by Rohlin and Laina A. - Great table, people and even a drawing for a door prize!! Thanks so much, we really appreciate the invite! As for PCC & Wine bar, I agree with other reviews I've seen from that meal, and the overall rating of about 3 stars. PCC's mission is to provide great food at affordable prices. Here's a quote from the owner - copied from an article in the OC Register: "There's a subtle difference. Good food is food you enjoy, and say, 'That was OK,'" Iqbal said. "Great food is something you think about two weeks later because you crave it." The quote summed up our experience - except we were on the wrong side of PCC's quoted intention! I had the double chicken sandwich with shoestring fries from the OC restaurant week menu - it was good, I was thinking "that was ok" - absolutely not anything great, that I would crave to come back for, or be thinking about two weeks later! My wife's steak, my clam chowder, the deviled eggs, and the tables shared starters were all good food, not great as defined above - her potato gratin was under done - my thought was - 3 to 3.5 stars all around. I really enjoyed the carrot cake - 4 stars. Most disappointing (as others have noted) were the service issues - this is not a recently opened restaurant - Seems training in the kitchen and service areas could use some improvement. It wasn't evident who was our server - and they didn't communicate! One server asked me who was together on check - for split checks - and when I asked the other server to put an extra item on our check - he said "we don't split checks". They did split the checks however! It was a bit confusing though! Also confusing was the lack of knowledge displayed by our server. This is a primarily a steak house - when the server was asked " what is a CAB rib eye?" he started to explain the rib eye - but we wanted to know what the CAB part of it was, or meant. This is a table full of Yelpers - and everyone at the table wants to know! The server hemmed and hawed, he said some things about that's just what we call it - and it being a designation. Other people in the party tried to coax the answer out of him, thinking he didn't understand the question. I'm pretty sure everyone at the table was of thinking the same thing - this guy doesn't know, let's let him of the hook - at the very least - no one was satisfied by his answer. Years ago, I was a busboy and sweeper at Disneyland - they trained us to handle questions. If we didn't know the answer, say so, offer to find the answer or refer them somewhere to get the answer. It's a good, honest service procedure that I continue to use in my professional life. BTW - it popped into my mind the other day - CAB - Certified Angus Beef - pretty much the first thing a server in a "Prime Cut Cafe" ought to know! As for the kitchen - consistency in portion size and presentation around the table was an issue. My wife's steak was over cooked - Rare and Well Done are the easiest to cook - if you are paying attention to what you're doing! They were very cool about making up for the steak by comping us our second round of beers. I am not deducting anything for that situation - just noting it! Trina's glass of wine however - I thought it was a specialty shot or a cordial - now that I know it was supposed to be a glass of wine - are you kidding me? - I can see why she was unhappy, I would have been! Since my wife's steak took so long to remake we were mostly done with our meal as she was just getting into hers - she decided to take it home. The server brought a cardboard box - that's it. She had a steak and Au gratin potatoes - no container or assistance was offered - my wife jokingly placed the cast iron dish of potatoes in the box along side her steak - the waiter got the hint and took it in the back to pack up. However instead of putting the potatoes in a styrofoam or plastic container - he just dumped them in the cardboard box. Check out the pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… The wine themed restaurant has clean lines and is a comfortable place to have a meal, they have a small private dining room that seats up to 14. I'd go for the prime rib if give them another shot, but there are so many 4 and 5 star places to try, so who knows when that may happen! Even with a few service issues, it was a great way to spend an afternoon and visit with some great Yelpers! Nice to see everyone - and thanks again to the A's!!
It's OC Restaurant week and we were invited to a PYE hosted by Laina A. & Rohlin A at Prime Cut Cafe. The restaurant is located off of Katella in Orange. It's right by the movie theater and Lazy Dog Cafe. For lunch, the prix fixe starts at $20 for a 3-course lunch. They have an extensive wine list as well as cocktail menu. I ordered a glass of Rosa Regale ($7). It came out in a tiny cordial glass. I have a bottle of this stuff at home, if I wanted a tiny portion I would have taken a swig before leaving my house. I ordered the tomato bisque, filet mignon salad, and the carrot cake. Chris had the deviled eggs, cheeseburger, and chocolate pot de creme. Grace C. ordered off of the regular menu and got a short rib sandwich that looked phenomenal. For $20, I was satisfied with my meal. The tomato bisque was light with a touch of creme fraiche. The salad was large and had perfectly cooked pieces of filet mignon. The carrot cake was ok. I am not a fan of coconut so I must have missed the description on the menu. Chris's deviled eggs came out as 4 which is the smaller appetizer size but still great since they didn't size down for the prix fixe. I hate it when restaurants do that and it was nice to see that Prime Cut did not. The cheeseburger, their standard burger, was delicious. They have a list of mouthwatering burgers on the menu and if I return I may just have to get one next time. For our large group of 12, they automatically tacked on 18% gratuity but still split our checks separately. They did, however, get Ruth T.'s steak wrong. It came out well done instead of rare, which for a place that is considered a steakhouse, is really a travesty. They did comp a round of their beer for having them wait so long, which was nice on their part. It was nice to see our OC CM, Ryan C. dining with us as well. Katie S. won the door prize which was a gift certificate to Prime Cut for a return visit. It was a really relaxed meal with good friends. Thanks to Laina and Rohlin for setting it up.
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Ryan P.
Every time we visit we walk out happy and satisfied. Great food and large wine selection. Huge bar area if you like to hang out at the bar. We are always welcomed by manager Ron. Prime Cut is our 'go-to' neighborhood place when we want a nice reasonably priced meal. Everything on the menu is delicious. Give it a try....you'll enjoy it.
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A H.
A very nice cut of Prime Rib, delicious steamed spinach and perfectly cooked asparagus. They had no qualms about me substituting extra veggies instead of the potaties.
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Gina P.
My boyfriend and I met a few friends for a late dinner last night and had an amazing dining experience from the moment we walked in, I had to write about it. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated right away in a comfortable booth in the corner (next time we come in we'll have to first sit at their beautiful bar!) I ordered a bowl of Tomato Bisque to start-delicious, served with a dollop of goat cheese on top, just what I wanted with this cold weather. We also split a 3-cheese plate, our waitress helped us with her suggestions and descriptions of all their cheeses. That also came with candied walnuts, honey, apple slices, and lightly toasted bread. I was full by then but I was in the mood for a burger so I ordered their Prime cut Cheeseburger medium rare. It came out cooked medium rare (perfect!) and tasted great, definitely satisfied my burger craving. The melted white cheddar and classic burger toppings on a brioche bun works so well with their skinny shoe-string fries. I have worked in restaurants all of my life so I feel like I know what needs to be done to get a patron to come back. With last nights dinner, the waitress hit all of her marks and took great care of us, she made suggestions, never let our water glasses empty, cleared away dirty plates. I also noticed all the staff works together as a team. The manager, Cassandra helped seat guests when the host was busy with another party, she and other servers helped our server bring our food to the table so we could all start eating together, I set my finished plate on the edge of the table and even the host came by and swooped it off the table. Everyone was warm and friendly, we left full and satisfied with smiles on our faces and we're going back soon! Hope this was helpful!
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Joe J.
VERY sloooow service. Took forever to get our drink order and even longer to get our food. Serioulsy, we will not come back just because of that. They weren't even that busy at 5:30 pm on a Sunday. The waiter would just dissappear for 10 minutes... I mean, He drop off the drinks and be gone. Eventually got the food and the gone again. What the heck? And this place is not cheap. For the money, You are beyter off going to a real steak house like Ruth Chris.
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John C.
Great food the filet mignon tacos are epic and the prime rib dip melts in your mouth. Service is ok but a little slow
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Summer H.
My husband and I had dinner here this evening. We were pleasantly surprised to hear it is 1/2 off all wine on Wednesdays. My husband had the Rib Eye and I had the Filet Medalions which was the special for the evening. Both steaks were cooked a perfect medium rare and were full of flavor. Stephen was our waiter and we had excellent service. We love Prime Cut Cafe and always have an amazing experience.
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Angelica G.
Thank you for accommodating our party of 35!!! Food was so great and the Steak is delicious!!!! I can't wait to return! I'll be dreaming of your ribeye for days to come. And our servers? You guys were accommodating and we couldn't be happier. I enjoyed your West Coast Wine flights as well. You remind me of a high end Las Vegas Steak House. Don't ever change!
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Mitchell C.
I had the BBQ Brisket sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in quite sometime. Im a bit picky with my brisket ( I'm not a fan of fatty food ), but the meet was tender and just melted in my mouth! The service was great as well.
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Amanda D.
Service etiquette is dead here. So our server brings out a plate with food residue on it and instead of getting a new plate he stands there and scratches it off with his thumb nail and puts the plate in front of me WTF. Not only that my dad orders a beer and the guy brings the Heineken with a glass and pours it all crappy and left like a foot of foam on top. Jesus Christ. Nothing special about the food. My brother and I ordered the same thing because the menu was such slim pickins: a chicken sandwich with enough cheese it would make my future children lactose intolerant. My mom ordered tea and they forgot -_- And why do you need 3 food runners for 5 plates? Sigh I feel bad for not saying anything good so.. The music was nice.
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John D M.
A great restaurant that I literally stumbled upon. I went in for a late afternoon lunch one day before the holidays and had a Caesar salad, a fresh homemade (dare I say "hand-crafted") hamburger, and one of the wine samplings. The food was great! A little on the pricey side but great! The Caesar salad had a great homemade dressing which had all the flavors balanced perfectly, and homemade croutons. As I sat at the bar enjoying one of the best hamburgers ever, I noticed how extensive their wine list was. I sampled their Spanish Grenache (they offer handy $4 samplings of many of some of their wines) and really enjoyed it. It's a nice restaurant. The atmosphere is intimate...good for a dinner with your significant other or an evening out with colleagues, and the interior design is a kind of infusion of Mid-Century and Modern. Not a terribly expansive menu, but they do a great job with what's on the menu. I've been there a few times now and have enjoyed it every time.
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Sam A.
The ambience here is amazing. The decor and vibe in general were great. They have apps, shared plates, and entrees; great mixed drinks, and a decent wine selection. GREAT pricing. I think we misfired on what we ordered. The burrata appetizer and the Nor Easter (drinks) were amazing. They also bring out some flatbread sticks and a pesto tapenade when you are seated, which was very good. We also ordered the proscuitto flatbread, taglietelle w/lamb ragu pasta, and the brussel sprouts. Each were good, but nothing sensational.
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Danan C.
I had the spaghetti and it was nothing to write home about. But the ambiance and the service were both great. We had a very polite server who cared about his customers. This above all makes a restaurant. You can have mediocre food, but if you've got the best staff around, people will keep coming back. I also had few bites of the prime rib. It was juicy and perfectly cooked, but I felt it was a bit shy on the spicing. Other than that it was perfect.
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Earl B.
We've been meaning to try the Prime Cut for some time, and finally did it today after seeing a movie at the theater next door. So glad we did! Very classy/comfortable decor with more of a grown-up, wine bar vibe. The menu has a very nice variety of choices from salads, burgers, and sandwiches up to several excellent steak options and even lobster. Everything we tried was excellent from the sliders as an appetizer, to the double chicken sandwich for my wife, to my tasty pork chop (I opted for the shoestring fries instead of the potato salad). We were very happy with our meal and are excited to have another great local restaurant to add to our list of regular stops. I highly recommend the Prime Cut Cafe!
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S J.
The service is great and the food is spectacular! Love this place!!!
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Abraham M.
Great quality meat, service is okay.
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Jonathan W.
This place exceeded my expectations. The happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., and has great beer/wine/food on its menu. I got the Devil's Eggs...which was terrific with a little something in it...i can't tell you because you need to try it. I also had the Filet Migon Salad and again fantastic. Our waitress, Mary, was outstanding and very attentive. I would highly recommend this place as i will definently be eating here in the near future!!!
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Gail G.
Excellent food, very tasty, lovely presentation. It's the second time we've been to the restaurant and both times we've been impressed.
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Denise S.
Sit at the bar and make sure to get waited on by Nicole! Great service and knows her wine...Cassandra rocks as well!! Try the ribeye, shrimp and ask Nicole to make a dirty dirty martini!!
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Jim C.
A spectacular, accidental find last night, in an area we do not frequent often. The Lazy Dog wait was ridiculous and I was impatient. We were seated immediately, which caused me some concern. Steve, our waiter, calmed my nerves, patiently handling questions and giving guidance. Beet salad for starters, recommended by Steve, was delicious. Seared ahi entree for me and filet mignon tacos (what?) for her. Each wonderful in presentation and taste. Steve and the others serving us were attentive in every way. Pricy? Yes. Worth it? Yes. Repeat? Definitely and often now.
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Rohlin A.
After our initial visit during Restaurant Week had some issues and my review was posted, I was contacted by the manager Ron and offered a gift card to give Prime Cut Cafe & Wine Bar another try. I am all about second chances, so the better half and I made reservations for dinner on at 6:30pm on Saturday night. We ended up running late (California traffic even on Saturday), so I called the restaurant to inform them of the situation and they moved my reservation to 6:45pm. Once we arrived, I realized the reservations wouldn't have been necessary at this time, the restaurant wasn't packed. Since it was a nice evening, we decided to eat outside on the patio. The seating on the patio was very comfortable, but the table was a little wobbly (uneven surface?). It did get a little cold for my lovely wife at one point (short sleeves weren't a good choice) and we requested the heat lamp be turned on. The one near us didn't work, but they quickly found another and Laina was once again comfortable. As the name indicates, beef dominates the menu here. They boast USDA Prime Cuts of Hangar Steak, Petite Filet Mignon, CAB (Certified Angus Beef) Center Cut New York Strip and CAB Ribeye. They also have 2 sizes of Aged CAB Prime Rib, the Petite and Prime cuts. The steaks are served with Whipped Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Sauteed or Creamed Spinach. There is also a good variety of Starters, Chicken Signature Items, Specialties, Sandwiches (Including 3 Burgers), Entree Salads, several Side Dishes and Dessert. I had already decided on the Prime Rib before we arrived and my wife selected the same. She ordered the Petite Cut (8 oz.) with the Whipped Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Sauteed Spinach. I order the Prime Cut (12 oz.) substituting French Fries for the Whipped Potatoes and Burgundy Mushrooms (an additional $2) instead of the Spinach. We also ordered a serving of the Home Baked Foccacia (Warm House Made Rosemary, Caramelized Onion and Olive Oil Foccacia) to start. The Foccacia ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) was definitely the low point of the meal, thankfully we were informed by the waiter that it was complimentary after we sent the first serving back. It was served cold and there was some sort of back taste that I couldn't identify that my palate was definitely not digging. The second order came out warmer and my better half requested some butter which made the bread more edible. Rohlinism: Butter makes everything better, ask my wife! Our meals came out relatively fast, but initially the servers bringing the food forgot my wife's Whipped Potatoes. Once we saw our regular server again, he brought out the side. Honestly, all the sides were a hit. Laina thought the Whipped Potatoes might be some form of instant on the initial inspection, but one taste proved her wrong. She also enjoyed the Sauteed Spinach which was nicely flavored with Garlic. She even tried some Shoestring Fries (not usually a fan) while she was waiting for her Whipped Potatoes and thought they were very good. Being allergic to mushrooms, she wasn't offered a sample of the Burgundy Mushrooms and they were excellent and all for me. I love not being allergic to anything! The Yorkshire Pudding actually had more of the texture and taste of Popovers, it was missing that rustic taste I associate with Yorkshire Pudding, but was really good all the same. The Prime Ribs ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) were cooked to order and the Creamy Horseradish had a nice flavor without too much kick which my wife probably really appreciated. The Prime Rib itself was good, I have had better, but I have also had far worse. We took a look at the dessert menu, but decided to pass after realizing most of the items would take 15 minutes to make because these desserts are made to order from scratch. With only three dessert items available for immediate service, management may want to instruct the wait staff to mention dessert once the main courses have been served. This gives the diners the opportunity to order dessert and have it come out shortly after the main course is finished. The service was decent. I don't remember having to ask for refills, the staff dealt with the broken heat lamp in a timely manner and I didn't feel like I had entered The Twilight Zone just because I was eating on the patio (I can't tell you how many times I have felt abandoned just because I was eating on the patio). There were some minor tics already mentioned and for some reason I either didn't get my card back with the bill or I left it with the bill after I left the restaurant (I really have to stop hanging with Roy B., his Alzheimer's is rubbing off on me). I noticed the next morning, called Prime Cut and they were holding my card. So it cost me some gas and a "drive of shame", but I have my card back. All's well that ends well.
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Maria Elvira C.
Came for dinner with my husband it was fast service but very disappointed in the food. I believe it was a little over priced for the type of food. The soup was cold, they burned the bread and my chicken which had a wine sauce had not been cooked long enough so the sauce did not taste that great. I don't think I'll be back this is not one of my favorite places.
The ambience is GREAT!! However my strip of salmon was ludicrous for the amount I paid for it. Be prepared for the prices people it's not worth the portion, but it does taste good. Lol!!! My lemonade with cherry and granadine was OFF THE CHAIN!! You'll enjoy it although it can get a little noisy.
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Ariana A.
Burgers are awesome and there's a very comprehensive wine list. 4 stars because food is a bit inconsistent.
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Jenni C.
Too pricey for the quality. The service is slow too. I won't be back. And they don't even include bread or salad while you're waiting!!
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Mp H.
We have been patronizing this restaurant since they first opened and continue to do so..it has maintained their consistency throughout the years which is why it is our 'go to' each time we are in the area. They serve Super Tuscans by the glass which is reason #2,ha. I suggest you do so as well.
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Lauren B.
I came here while in the area on business with a coworker. There was no wait and we were seated right away. I ordered sangria for my drink and it was delicious and filled to the brim! For an appetizer, I had the hearts of romaine Caesar. Really fresh and tons of shaved parm. For my meal, I ordered the filet mignon, which came with a potato gratin and roasted garlic on the side. The garlic was out of this world....I spread the entire little cup of it all over my steak and it was so delicious. For dessert, we decided on the made-from-scratch chocolate chip cookies with milk. These were 100% worth the 15 minute wait for them to bake! They were really fresh from the oven and hit the spot. We were so stuffed by the time we left here, but everything we had was wonderful!
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Robert S.
I walked in and immediately thought that this place would be super expensive. The ambience was very nice and the establishment was extremely well kept. Once I saw the menu, I realized that it was nowhere near as expensive as I originally thought. I started with the devilish eggs with a hint of bacon, which were really tasty, without the usual overpowering mustard taste that generally accompanies deviled eggs. But my entree, the bacon bbq burger took the cake. It was delicious! And perfectly cooked to my desire. The entree was brought to our table with a full team of food runners, and the food was presented in a beautiful manner. Our servers name was Amber, and she was the gem that led this dining experience. We had a table of 11, and we were not her only table. Yet she still found time to pay us full attention and had a great attitude the whole way through. The food and service was amazing, and Amber really took this dining experience to a whole other level. I will definitely be recommending this establishment to friends and family.
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Jenny K.
Love this place! Great food, great wine, and absolutely great service! I come back as often as possible and those 3 things never change. It's perfect for a casual family dinner or a first date, you can't go wrong coming to Prime Cut Cafe!
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Mark B.
We stopped in here for dinner a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed this place. I had one of the best steaks I've had in a long time here. Great service, great food and a nice quiet atmosphere. Can't wait to pay them another visit!
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Thomas M.
Good clean restaurant. Nothing to make you shout but it's consistently pleasing. Food is good. Quality is there and service is friendly. Good job guys!
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Kathy P.
Came here for Mother's Day dinner with my family. Food came out pretty quick and was good. Had the Mahi Mahi which was pretty good then topped it off with hot chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream. I think my son enjoyed it more :). Great place for prime rib too. Not too pricey. Service was fast and friendly waitress!
It's my first visit to Prime Cut Cafe & Wine Bar today. Had to take the office guys from Anaheim HQ out to our holiday luncheon. I didn't know what to expect. Upon arrival I noticed the building it is in. Outward appearance was very nice. It gave me a welcoming feeling. Large doors and windows brought in plenty of natural light, and the outdoor patio area, while a bit small, was very comfortable. Our server was Laura. She was very attentive and courteous, and a knock-out to boot. We ordered soft drinks,salads, soups, shrimp cocktail, chips and guacamole, and our entrees. I did not have any of the salads, soups, or shrimp, so I will not comment on their flavors, other than the size of the shrimp. They were good-sized shrimp! And the Romaine Caesar and the Baby Iceberg Wedge looked beautiful. The Chowder Cup and Bowl looked delicious also. The chips and guacamole were excellent. One note, though, is that the guacamole is not mashed like the regular variety. Prime Cut's chip and guacamole is served on a platter, with freshly made fried tortilla chips, and chopped/diced avocados served in a conical glass, which were seasoned with lime juice and mixed with what appeared to be grilled corn kernels. I loved how it tasted. Very refreshing and delicious. Last came the entrees. The Hanger Steak was popular at our table, as was the Pasta Bolognese. The Prime Rib Dip looked amazing, and so was my Rib Eye. The steaks were served on a large platter, and came with roasted garlic cloves in probably melted butter, and a side of potatoes au gratin. The grill was pretty accurate with the specified levels of "doneness", which was an excellent plus. Overall, everyone loved our luncheon. The staff was friendly and gave us time to enjoy our meal. The soft drinks were always kept filled. The food was very good. The price? It was a bit on the high side. Given the service, the quality of the food, and the overall feeling of a nice place to sit and enjoy lunch or dinner with friends and/or colleagues, it was worthwhile. I would definitely visit again if occasion calls.
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Crystal G.
I dined here in 1/6/15 and was very much disappointed in this place. I had made a reservation online and bored it was my mother's birthday. When checking in the hostess was not welcoming or warm. It seemed like we annoyed her by walking in. The manager,Im not sure if she was the manager, was lead over with no manners on what sounded to be a personal call. It was seriously so disappointing when we are here for a celebration. If it weren't for the restaurant at least appearing nice I would have walked out. We were sat and were not greeted for about 5 minutes after being seated. The waiter Casey was just like the hostess.. I'm not sure if no one there likes there job but seriously had to be the worst service!! He was sorry, rude, unengaging.. the worse!! He didn't pre bus the table, no refills unless you asked (even for water). zero interest in being attentive. I seriously wouldn't have given him a tip if I weren't in the industry of customer service and hasn't worked in restaurants myself.I am literally only giving one star because the food was pretty amazing.
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Vetta C.
This is a hidden gem of a restaurant. The steaks are not as good as someplace like Maestros, but they are really good. And if you look at the price differential, they are exceptionally good. The pricing is very low for what you get. Drinks are stiff, and they have a good wine selection. Pretty much tried and true wines. Its "fancy" enough, and things are done "right". Service is awesome and staff is very friendly. And I don't want you to think this is some sort of bargain looking place. It's really nice inside and you would have no problems taking clients here or taking someone out for their birthday. I would say this is probably one of the best values in Orange County for a great high end steak. If someone else was paying, I would go to Maestros, If I am paying out of my own pocket, this place is awesome!
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Ryan C.
Came here with some friends during OC Restaurant Week. It was $20 for a three course prix fixed meal during lunch in which I chose a serving of deviled eggs (4), a filet mignon salad and a dessert of pot de chocolate creme (Thanks Trina... I couldn't remember what it was called.) We started with the calamari appetizer which included nice tentacled pieces of squid and large pieces of shrimp. It was fried perfectly and had a nice crunch to it. I kinda wished we had more. Second starter: the onion straws. These are okay, but I'm not really a huge fan of onions. Everyone seemed to enjoy them on our side of the table. I enjoyed the deviled eggs and was quite surprised that the portion came with four pieces. I thought it was pretty generous. The yokes were nice and fluffy and they had good flavor. Good, but nothing super memorable. The filet mignon was delicious in the salad, however, the portions were wayyy off. Hope H got the same meal and she had at least three times the amount of steak that I did. Mine was served medium rare, and hers was pretty well. Nobody asked us how we wanted our steak- so it's weird that two separate portions of different color came out. Ruth D likes RARE, and she got something more on the medium side. I think the chefs need to work on their meat cooking skills. I really enjoyed the dessert. It was like a creamy pudding and I could have easily inhaled a second portion. Instead, I demolished part of Jaime P's carrot cake. I really liked the cream cheese frosting and the moist cake. Again, Hope H got the same dessert, but hers was served differently and on it's side. I would think presentation would be consistent with all plates. There weren't that many people in the restaurant, so I don't think anyone was rushed. We came in a party of 12 and the service was a bit slow. I think there was some confusion on who actually had our table because two different people came over to take drink orders and then nobody came back with them. We had to remind them. My sazerac however, was pretty delish. Our server was really cool and split our bills for us at the end so we didn't have to deal with multiple cards. I'd like to come back and try some of their other offerings. The bite of burger that I had from Jaime was pretty tasty, but the prime rib sammies looked amazing. I think I'll go that route next time. Believe it or not, parking can be a challenge if you go at night or on the weekends. There are a few other busy restaurants like Lazy Dog, Chilis, The Pint House and then the Century Theater that shares a lot with this place, so it can be pretty congested. If you don't mind walking, you can find a spot in the boonies and walk over. Might be a good excuse to burn off some that meal you just ingested. A big thanks to Laina and Rohlin A for planning this outing. It was fun and I look forward to more!
Thanks to Laina and Rohlin A for putting this together! A big group of us got together to enjoy OC Restaurant week. We all came here for lunch during the weekend. It wasn't busy at all. Most of the table got the prix fixe, but I opted to get the BBQ brisket sandwich. I might have missed out on an full size appetizer and a half size dessert, but I am happy that I did. The sandwich was quite yummy. I personally hate shoestring fries so I wasn't too keen on that. I ordered a slice of the carrot cake by itself. My slice was twice as big as everyone else. One of the others that picked something off the menu, Ruth D. She ordered steak rare and got it closer to what I like - medium well. It was WAY OFF. She told the server and they took it back, but it took forever for it to come back out. Dude, this is a steak house, she wants it RARE. Isn't that what you guys prefer to cook it at? (I would know, I get my steaks medium well, shut up). It shouldn't take more than a few minutes, right? Made me rethink about coming here and ordering a steak. Service was decent. The server brought out all our checks separately which was awesome. I did get a chance to see what the others ordered and it looked okay. Nothing to write home about. If I happen to be in the neighborhood and felt like coming here, I might do it, but I don't know if I'll be back.
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Chow H.
Great bacon-blue cheese burger. Clam chowder was great also.
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San N.
Reservations - Taken but not needed. Service - Stellar Food - Good. 1. Prime Rib - Tender, flavorful and yay for yorkshire pudding! Mash potatoes can use a little more flavor. 2. Brisket - Very dry.
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Sheila M.
Prime Cut... you made me sad yesterday with my first very disappointing meal! Be thankful that my 4 stars remained, fairly, stable (only going down .5 stars) because I know you can do better! Ordered the Beef Braised Short-Ribs with Mascarpone Polenta... The menu read, "...FORK-TENDER" Uh, I believe my short-ribs were fork-tender, like, yesterday! They were so tough that I could see beads of sweat on my knife. The taste was also super average, nothing special. I sighed in sadness which prompted my man to share his Double Chicken Sandwich which was uber-delicious :) I'm sticking to shrimp and chicken here. Oh, and although it's named PRIME for Prime Rib, I will never in my life eat prime rib ever again after a horrid prior experience.with it (not in this restaurant)...
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Mark S.
They have removed two of my favorite items from the menu. No more smoked salmon and no more tuna mignon. This alone would not upset me too much, but I have tried many new items that have not been as good. Last night I had a dry Sea Bass on sub par mashed potatoes. My iced tea was never refilled, bad waiter. The focacia bread was never my favorite, we did not eat our first plate of it, but they gave us more anyway.
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Chris F.
The best burger I've had in recent time. Masterfully cooked. The deviled eggs are pretty awesome...they have bacon!! Love this place.
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Joshua L.
stumbled upon this spot when Lazy Dog seemed to have a long wait. Roughly 8-9 dudes hanging out and needed a place to grub. Nice looking sit-down restaurant. Apparently they have good steaks. Funny thing everyone ordered either the prime rib dip sandwich or the cheeseburger. The cheeseburgers looked good and the comments indicated that indeed they were. The prime dip, on the other hand, which I ate, was ok but not great. The meat was cold, the bread a bit too thick, and the a-ju was not very flavorful but watery. Even the horseradish was some cheap store bought style mayo-like stuff barely qualifying it as the stuff it was supposed to be. The final straw is that the burgers were $20 and the a-ju sandwiches $19.... $24 after tax and tip. WAY overprices, ESPECIALLY for this neighborhood. The food did not justifying the price point either. All in all however it wasn't "terrible" but it missed the mark.
The best filet I've ever had. Food is always amazing here and service was great. Ask for Laura Garcia, she's prompt and professional....will never let your drink go empty. Also, the desserts here are fresh and melt in your mouth. Carrot cake the best.
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Faith B.
Went here for dinner tonight and tried a wide variety. It was all very tasty! From the cheese fondue that was served with toasted ( but yet soft in the middle) 'sticks' of bread.... To the berry martini ( I would substitute their choice of vodka though because it made it taste a bit off). Their burgers are amazing. They remind me of a (very large) gourmet version of a backyard BBQ. Their salad wedge was good... But it's nothing you can't throw together at home... And their butternut squash soup was an excellent texture with a ton of flavour. We had zero wait and our waiter was very pleasant. We will definitely be returning to try their steaks!
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Alexis B.
I'll give them an A for effort . I give this place a 5 on being empty enough to take blind dates here and not be worried about who your being seen with LOL This date was so odd looking, I was happy I chose this spot :D Came in a few weeks ago and I must say , I like the ambiance and feel here. Service is good except for in the end, he fucked up my leftovers so badly, I actually threw them away at a gas station and I've NEVER wasted leftovers before! I;ll get back to that later. So we order some cocktails and they make great martini's! I didn't want an appetizer , I wanted to get straight into main event. I ordered the mid-size prime rib and he ordered the N.Y. Strip. His strip came out over cooked but he didn't want to say anything since it would be such a hassle to get it recooked especially if im grubbin on my meal. He wasn't impressed. My prime rib was cooked perfectly but needed to be seasoned much better. The spinach needed flavor as well. The little bread puff was pointless and all air. The side of mushrooms also needed to meet my best friend Lawrys lol. For dessert we got the mini donuts, those were ok. I told waiter to box up my leftovers. They are boxed in the recyclable brown to go boxes. Now the waiter just dumped all my leftovers together, meaning the juice from the mushrooms and spinach got a hold of that box and absorbed it and basically made a damn hole in the box therefore I had to get rid of the leftovers before my car interior would have been ruined. Oh hard is it , waiter to put the sides in sealed PLASTIC to go containers! Just a dumb move. Any who, would I come back? Probably not, unless I have a feeling my blind date will be an odd looker like this date was LOL.
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Don K.
Great New York steak and the scallaped potatoes are reallllllllly great! Lobster was super too and the service was as good as the carrot cake, both fantastic. So this place is the bomb!
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Betty L.
Came here because my client wanted to try it. I was trying to be healthy, so I ordered their prime rib salad. I wasn't expecting much as I didn't know how a warm meat would taste on top of salad. It was actually pretty good and filling. There were different root vegetables in the salad, and the parsnips were good.
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Scott F.
Great Food, Excellent Spirits Selection, and The staff is always friendly! The fillet mignon tacos are very good.
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Mike P.
Ordered my steak Medium-Well, but it was undercooked to just Medium. Over overall, good food, great service.
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Ellen C.
It's ok. The food is not horrible..but I'd rather go to Lawry's to spend $30 where I get everything BUT the spinach and dessert. My tomato bisque tasted like watered down pasta, but I was okay with it. My prime rib was medium rare, but it got cold real fast...as well as the au jus, which was just weird. The blueberry cobbler did not taste real good. I think they should stick with leaving the ice cream on the side of the plate versus putting in the middle because it sort of makes the cobbler portion soggy. Ambiance is business modern, waiter was polite and not too personal. Food comes quick and so does water. Will not come back here again. Note: Must ask for dine OC menu. They take reservations. Parking was bad on a Friday night because it's near the movie theater.
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Address :1547 W Katella Ave,Ste 101
Orange, CA, 92867
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Michelle E.
I read the reviews and we even received a menu by way of the OC Register so we decided to try this place out. It looks great from the outside, immediately when entering a beautiful foyer we met the hostess who was not the most-est, very unfriendly, didn't smile, pretty much drone like with her well rehearsed "let's seat you here and your server will be".....Our sever Jonathan was very nice, even the manger with braids came by the table was very nice, along with a sweet Asian female server who also stopped by to say hi..but the service was very slow, for the amount of people there. It took forever to get our lemonade and Ice tea and the bread.The bread was great..Ice tea was great. I ordered the clam chowder, so-so too much smokey flavor not enough clam chowder flavor. My prime rib dip was melt in your mouth but no flavor I had to add pepper,horseradish sauce prior to dipping in ah juices to make it worth eating, but the bread it was on was great. I have eaten a lot of prime rib dips over the years and this one was a 3 out of 10. My moms chicken tortilla soup was also very blah needed pepper and crackers to add flavor. My husband ordered the bacon, bleu, cheese burger in which he said was a pretty good. Both our fry's were cold and no real flavor. Our apple dessert was terrible very mushy, blah and very tart !! To sum it up it's over priced, slow, and boring and we won't be back again unfortunately it is close to the house.
(2)Bill F.
This place has been a favorite over the past year ( 4 or 5 stars) but lately seems to be falling short. New Years Eve meal had mixed reviews among the six of us with the filet mignon lacking flavor and presented bare on the plate, the lamb chops quite good, and the pork chops a rave. Today we had lunch and shared a BBQ sandwich with a garden salad and deviled eggs to start.. Most notable was the portion of meat in the BBQ sandwich: SMALL with a capital S. Service was so-so (nobody followed up until we were done and water glasses looked like they hadn't been washed (extremely spotted). Hoping this is an anomaly and we get back to loving the place. Otherwise, we're going to look for a new favorite.
(2)DONNA G.
I had dinner at Prime Cut Cafe with my hubby and friends. The service was great and so was the food. I had the seared tuna entree and it was fantastic. Best I've ever had.
(5)Matthew M.
We walk in looking like waiters because we had a client at work. The real waiters look at us...look at each other...look at us...laugh and then we sit. I ordered the sour dough burger and my friend orders the tuna. We cut them in half so we can be relatively healthy and split the meal. The burger was top shelf. Meat was flavorful and the cheese was perfectly gooey and lovely. The Tuna was REALLY good...they put some sort of vinaigrette mix on it that gave it a pop that was over the top. It's a bit pricey but you have to expect that when the place is filled with dark wood and they pour water out of little carafes. I'll be back.
(4)Reggie Y.
Yes...this place is still great but I had to drop it another star from my last review and last visit. The bartender, I forgot his name but he was really good. Got everything fast. Refilled anything that I needed refilling and checked on my status often. 5-star service. So why the drop? The foccacia I ordered was super dry. I could almost use it as a desiccant. Last time it was moist and wonderful. Then I ordered the short rib sandwich. The short rib was cooked perfectly and it does have a good smokey taste that I like but the bread was burnt. Last time the sandwich was perfect. So in combination with my last visit where they overcooked my $40 filet I had to drop it a star. However, despite these discrepancies, I still would highly recommend this place. Decor is nice. It's clean. The service is great. And the food is generally above average but potentially great. It's like baseball, when things are connecting, it's a home run. And that's how the food here is. I've had home run food but sometimes this place isn't connecting.
(3)Tara Pualilia H.
Walked into this place by accident. There was no parking at JT SChmidt's, so we drove down the street, and figured we would find something at the Stadium Promenade Center. Not a fan of Chili's, so that was out. King's Fish House is over priced and mediocre at best. Bob's Big Boy closed down. Acapulco? Yeah, no. Then there was Prime Cut. Never been here, so why not give it a try? I was pleased with that choice. Great place, friendly service. Good food at a good price. Good selection of wine. Being as we had spent the rainy afternoon/early evening at Disneyland, my husband and I were both cold, tired & hungry, but way under-dressed for Prime. They didn't refuse us service, and it was pretty casual, but 'nice casual' not sweatshirt & jeans casual. Husband had a burger, said it was very good with a bun that tasted like it was mode on premises and since he ordered the prime rib burger, the meat was tender & juicy. I had a shrimp dish (forget the name) that was very well done. The shrimp was a little on the rubbery side as they had cooked it on a grill. I would suggest sauteeing instead, but just an opinion. BONUS: If you have a favorite bottle of wine on your shelf at home, bring it. Prime Cut does not impose a corkage fee!!!!! So glad we came here. We will be back!
(5)Joyce I.
Food was really good but service was lacking. Too bad because they could do much more business if the service was better. Our waitress was great when she was around but she was rarely around and the restaurant was empty. (Tuesday night)
(3)Richard B.
Hey, this is your perfect place for a quick meat and greet with a client. The thinly cut, almost paper-like, prime rib sandwiches are the bomb. Better than Lawry's by leaps and bounds. Probably the most mouth-watering sandwich I have had this year. Smooth as butter and melts away in your mouth.
(4)Paula C.
My friend and I frequent this place, since we live so close. In my opinion they have some of the best prime rib around. (ask for the Au Gratin potatoes as a side, instead of the creamed spinach, you WON'T be sorry!). They have a great selection of wines and an awesome little cheese platter to share while drinking your bottle! Wonderful.... I highly recommend this place, especially for the wine, prime rib and cheese plate.
(5)Vy S.
Prime Cut Cafe, you had me at hello! I came to Prime Cut Cafe to celebrate my boss and a co-worker's birthday. I had wanted to try Prime Cut for dinner during OC Restaurant week but never got a chance to - so it was a nice lunch outing. One co-worker couldn't stop raving about the cheeseburgers, and as I glanced down the menu, my eyes stopped at one burger: Sourdough Burger. Applewood smoked bacon. Gruyere. SOLD! My meal came with some really delicious fries and a side of ketchup. When I got the burger, it essentially was the bourgeois version of the Sourdough Jack at Jack in the Box.... don't be fooled into thinking there is any other veggie besides a slice of tomato on this bad boy. It's all meat, bun and bacon beyond that. But oh my gah was it delicious! The portion was out of control so I had to box up 1/2 of my meal. I paired it with the homemade lemonade, which was bottomless and delicious! Also, since it was a birthday, we were gifted with the homemade donut holes with three different sides - raspberry jam, strawberry jam or chocolate sauce - I went with latter. Warm, fluffy, delicious! Burger was around $9.95, pretty good for some gourmet eats in the heart of Anaheim. I'll have to return for dinner and try the Prime Rib when Restaurant Week returns!
(4)A G.
Hosted our national sales group and their wives here on the recommendation of one of the guys. The drinks took forever...............! The server was at his minimalist (because they've already added 18% gratuity for the large group). Food was fine. They could've earned a larger bill; thus a larger tip if they paid a bit of attention to us!
(3)Melani G.
Prime rib, hanger steak, short ribs - all cooked perfectly. Flavorful. Made a reservation and were seated on time. Service was attentive. White sangria was refreshing. The desserts....! Fresh doughnuts and apple cobbler made to order - yum. Will be back.
(4)Jason H.
FANTASTIC! Everything I have ever gotten here or tried from someone I was with has always been great. Great Wedge salad, I highly recommend. Their burgers are fantastic as is the Double Chicken Sandwich. If you in ANY way like Deviled Eggs you need to try their Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs....YUM. Other good appetizers are Fritto Misto and the Cheese Fondue
(5)Brent D.
We booked our reservation using Open Table, someone called us the day of the reservation to confirm, then we get there tonight and the hostess says she has no record of us, and is not familiar with Open Table. What??? We informed her that we wanted to be sure and get our Open Table points so we really wanted her to try and make an effort to locate our reservation since we were confident it was in their system somewhere since they called us earlier in the day. All she wanted to do was seat us, no mention of checking with her manager. We walked out and went to Mr. Stox. P.S. the next day we received a message from Open Table saying "they missed us last night"...
(1)Kenny K.
This place is awesome great prime rib and atmosphere. Our waitress theresa I think was her name gave us great service. Love it our family will be back
(5)Gordon P.
Made reservation on line, through Yelp/Open Table. Confirmed on line, showed up and was seated ahead of time, It's great that it actually works! Wine selection is good, they have Tablas Creek, very few restaurants have that, it just shows that who ever is in charge of wine buying is more than just purchasing through the usual supplier and taking their word for it, they had to do their own research. All Tablas Creek wines are outstanding. With that said We tried the Clayhouse, Paso Robles AVA, Tempranillo, $34; which again shows they are seeking out and getting very good wines and selling at reasonable restaurant prices. We had the Burrata Mozzarella Cherry tomato on Arugula entree salad for an appetizer and split it, OUTSTANDING!. Focaccia With some Olive oil seasoning drizzled on top, really worth the $2, great bread, seasoned well, heart warming drizzle on top. I choose the Seared Ahi, it was quite good, not over pepper crusted, just right, slightly warm in the center, sliced well, better than most places, it came item Gratin potatoes, which had a cheese sauce that also had some angel hair onion rings on top, real Good! And some vegetables on the side, Slightly scared asparagus and cherry tomatoes with artichoke heart that tasted grilled, all seasoned/tossed with a tasty warm dressing. I finished the veges first, I NEVER eat the usual steamed or boiled veges that most chains put out, These were really good. My wife had Prime rib beef dip sandwich, which I ended up helping to finish. It Had great flavors, light bread, the dipping sauce was well made, almost a little tang to it, full flavored not your usual Au Jus, a whole lot better. It came with Fires that are the shoestring type, crispy, warm, good. Server was good, atmosphere is casual but well appointed dark woods with wine bottle displays, dark colored upholstery on the booths, good lighting, feels warm and modern at the same time. the bar area when you first walk in looks great. They have wine flights, sell tastes of wine that you can apply to a bottle purchase and wines by the glass. Good selection of wines and quite a few that are not at your usual restaurants. The fact that they sell tastes that you can apply to a bottle purchase is huge, it should help when someone doesn't want to risk buying the bottle only to end up not liking the wine choice, great idea, more places should pick up on that policy.
(4)Julie L.
I really love this restaurant. The quality of ingredients is high and the prices really reasonable for the food they are serving. My husband usually gets the prime dip sandwich - which is fantastic. The au jus is out of this world! I have had the fresh fish of the day and last night the prime rib. Delicious as well! They have a new burrata salad, which is a perfect starter and easily shared by two. Service is always excellent (shout out to Fernando!) The ambiance is beautiful - and great patio dinning!
(5)Amber H.
Sat at the bar and waitress took a long time to get to us and it was not even busy in there. We ordered two beers with an orange and a bread appetizer, the waitress forgot the oranges, and never brought the bread. While sitting there, she never asked how we were doing or if we wanted another round. We had been sitting there so long that we finally go to cash out, and then she brings plates!? We tell her we had been waiting so long that we no longer want the bread, and she says that we can take the bread to go. We couldn't since were on our way to a movie, and so she said "You can put the bread in your purse". Are you serious?
(1)Sherry T.
Went last night with a friend. 8p reservations and we were seated fairly quick by the hostess after she found her way to the front desk. The waitress was nice enough but she didn't seem to know much about their drinks and when asked about recommendations she was not real knowledgable. She was very nice and attentive but forgetful and got some of our order mixed up, no biggie. Started with the cheese fondue. It was just ok. The cheese was bland and the bread wasn't toasted but tossed on the grill to get the grill marks and I assume to add a smoky flavor. I love cheese generally, of any kind but we didn't even get halfway through this dish. We both got the petite prime rib plates, med rare. The meat was perfect and was delicious!! The mashed potatoes were plain and too smooth, almost as if it came from a box? The sauteed spinach was fine, nothing special. My friend had the creamed spinach and it was just ok. We salted and peppered up the sides to get the flavor we wanted. I'd never had yorkshire pudding before so I'm not sure how it should have tasted. It was a HUGE fried dough thing that looked scrumptious. I imagine it'd be similar to having a roll or bread of some sort to dip in the excess meat juice. It was ok, I can say I've had it now but it's nothing I'd get again. For dessert we got the creme brulee, not bad. We also got the apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream. That was good. Fresh from the oven w/the ice cream on the side so the cobbler doesn't get soggy. I'd go back for their prime rib and I'd like to try the steaks and maybe some different appetizers and desserts. The service was ok. There was nothing to rave about. The girl that actually delivered our entrees didn't even talk to us. It almost seemed as if the staff could care less if we were there. Not alot of smiles or eye contact but we got what we needed I guess. It's a nicely decorated and clean.
(4)Jonelle F.
I went once and I won't go again for the food, the wine yes, the food not. Maybe just appetizers, maybe. The service was a bit slow.
(3)Christian K.
I really wanted to like this place but i was highly disappointed. I went here back on 3/1/14 for restaurant week. It was just me and my boyfriend around 1pm and we were really excited to try the food. First off how can you make a menu for restaurant week and not have one of the entrees available (Brisket sandwich) which we wanted to try, especially when the place was pretty empty. Therefore we had to pick the chicken. The food was decent but I am giving this place 1 star due to the horrible service. My waiter was nonexistent. He didn't check up on us, didn't see if we needed anything and basically dropped the food and left us at our table. What surprised me is that two tables that got seated after us got better service from a different waiter and were done and out the door before we even got to the desserts. I still don't know how this restaurant even got on the list for restaurant week. I won't be coming here again and I'll make sure anyone one I know stays clear from this place.
(1)Skarleth K.
Not a great place just okay. Went here with group before a concert at the Honda center. It's very close if you're sporty even walking distance to HC but the food selection was limited and just ok. It's great if you love wine though which I prefer beer!
(3)Maria S.
My boyfriend and I went here before the movies on a Saturday about 4 weeks ago. I am not sure if they meant to be under staffed or not, but there were only 2 people on the lunch shift and a manager who seemed unwilling to help his waiters running around from the bar and patio. First, we sat at the completely empty bar and a manager greeted us right away, but the bartender took forever with everything. He didn't know how to make my boyfriends drink and we watched him look it up in a book...the bf was dissatisfied with his drink. He seemed to have a lot of inexperience bartending and didn't quite know how to effectively manage his 2 bar guests and patio guests. We did not eat there bc we were crunched for time, but even if we thought we had the time I would have said no...everything just took too long for one drink each. The place is nice, the prices weren't bad, but the overall poor service just ruined everything for us...we most likely won't be going back.
(1)Chris B.
Came here for the second time last week. I really like the old school steakhouse look to the interior of this place. Warm and inviting. We were seated quickly in a booth. Prompt server. I had a chicken caesar salad. It was tasty. Good stuff.
(4)Mary S.
Had dinner with my husband and another couple last night. The service was punctual, and friendly, considering the place was packed. Food was excellent with hearty portions. The parmesan crusted salmon was delicious. Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed.
(5)Sara S.
Well Yelp friends, it is with a sad heart that I report that I will never eat at Prime Cut again. I have had too many visits that involve terrible service, under cooked food and bad meat. Never again.
(1)Sherill P.
Went here for lunch today with a bunch of coworkers for a bday. We were seated right away and was served our drinks pretty quickly. While I was looking on the menu, I saw from the corner of my something crawling on the floor and when I looked, ewwww, there was a big, I mean big (like the ones from Hawaii) cockroach on the floor and crawled under the table. The manager came to give one of our drinks that were ordered so I told him about it and he said "oh sorry, it must have came from outside"... yah sure buddy! After reading previous review here, looks like there are instances where they've also seen a roach there. Anyway, after a few minutes, we saw him stepped on something and picked it up with a napkin. I sure hope he washed his hands after that, don't care if he picked up with a napkin. anyway, we don't come here often but when we do, there are not much people here. Food is hit and miss. The manager never even offered me or us anything for what we just encountered. We didn't even get a free bread for that. Our orders took so long to be served and this was our lunch time. Probably waited about half an hour for our food. Not going back if I don't have to.
(1)Brittany L.
We ate here for restaurant week and were really please. Our waitress was attentive, the food was amazing and we had some wonderful wine. Over all it was great!
(5)Will H.
Went here for the first time on a reco by a nearby diner who had just finished his lunch there prior to going to the next door movie theater. Interior is impressive, but nearly empty at 3 p.m. in the afternoon, so I was a bit puzzled when I was seated at a booth near the service bar and kitchen entrance. While the booths are nice, the table is too large and forces diners to have their bellies hang over them. VERY uncomfortable for anyone over 250...which is about 50% of the adult male population. I mentioned this to my waiter and he commented that others have said the same thing. Red Lobster has the same (if not worse) situation with their tables which they refuse to correct. For some strange reason, restaurant owners and managers think customers are going to get thinnner, when nothing could be further from the truth. They must change their evil ways, or the diners will go elsewhere (like I have from Red Lobster). After I was seated, I was greeted by my waiter with a "Hey bud".....After a greeting like that I was about to leave the restaurant, as it shows total lack of training of the wait staff, and a disregard for customer respect...particulalry a guy age 62.. What happened to something like this: "Good afternoon Sir....May I start you off with an iced tea or glass of wine."? I heard Prime Cut has great steaks, but that seemed a bit heavy for a late lunch, so I opted for the $13.95 open faced turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich with chipoltle mayo with fries. I asked for a small add on Caesar salad, but the waiter told me that could not be done. It was going to cost me $6.95...a price I felt was simply outrageous! (at Denny's it's $1.95). Then he suggested removing my fries and getting the Caesar Salad as an "upgrade" for ONLY an ADDITIONAL $3.00. Now follow me here. I give up my fries for a salad and now my lunch is $16.95....basically a Denny's Super Bird with avocado at almost DOUBLE the price...and, at Denny's, no one has ever address me as "bud". When the salad arrives, it is a huge stack of about 10 romaine leaves, all of which are un-cut.....making it almost impossible to create your own salad without making a mess all over the table and your lap. I sent it back to be chopped into normal bite sized pieces. The waiter said people are used to this ridiculous presentation and rarely complain. Silly non-confrontational, wussy diners. Luckily I asked for my "house made" Caesar dressing on the side, as it was soooo strong and pungent that I had to dilute it by 80% with Ranch to make it mild enough to stomach. They have the very same problem with that dressing at Morton's. I wanted so much to love this place, but in the end the food was just o.k. If you are serving any sandwich open faced, you better have some nice sauce/gravy to be able to get it down, and there was not much to achieve that result in my sandwich. So, a big dish of mayo was requested and that did the trick. Would you ever go into any restaurant anywhere else in America and get an open faced turkey sandwich without some gravy on it? I wanted so much to return to try their filet mignon with Bernaise and specialty potatoes which I hear are divine....But I'm not really thrilled with the idea of being stuffed into the booth like a sausage, being addressed as "bud" and being nickled and dimed by up charges.....Hmmm.
(2)Suzy J.
Finally got to check this place out. Service- very good and attentive. We never had to ask for a refill. Food- Good. We ordered the Guac (highly recommend), the Fritto- decent and I got the Herb roasted chicken (delicious) with garlic spinach (good). Everyone else at our table seemed to enjoy the food. I'd def go back and try another dish!
(4)Randi B.
Had dinner here with my BF and my parents last night. The place is decorated very nicely with wine EVERYWHERE, which is like heaven to me! We got here around 5:30 so there was no wait, we were immediately put in a booth. While the booth was comfy, the seats were really low and the table was really high. Since I was the midget in the party (5'3") it was awkward for me. My boobs were pretty much on the table. But anyways... Our waitress was quick, but she was less than enthusiastic throughout the whole meal. I wanted to try some wine, so I had a glass of White Burgundy, which was very good. But very pricey - $13/glass! On their online menu (which I am looking at right now) the prices are wrong. It says $11 online. They offer wine flights. I think I would like to try one of those next time I come. For appetizers were ordered the deviled eggs, and the shrimp cocktail. The deviled eggs were good, but I think mine are better :) The shrimp cocktail was awesome. For dinner BF had the Bacon Burger - it was huge and he loved it. My dad had Prime Rib, cafe cut. He said it was good but much smaller than he had expected (cafe cut is 8oz). My mom had Grilled Shrimp with asparagus, also very good. I had the Chicken Burgundy, which was thin slices of chicken with mashed potatoes and a mushroom burgundy sauce. It was really good, but it was served in a bowl with a lot of the sauce...so it was almost like soup. I could have done with less sauce. We decided to order dessert after dinner, and we chose two of them to share. We got the Jelly Doughnuts and the Berry Cobbler. The Doughnuts were actually doughnuts holes with three types of jelly on the side (raspberry, strawberry & orange marmalade) to dip. The doughnut dessert was good, a little too sweet, but it was good. I only had one bite of the cobbler, but it was freakin delicious. I think it was a brown sugar crust with fresh blackberries and raspberries. This was a good place and I would come again. Not only do I want to try the wine flights, but they also have a cheese platter that sounded really good. Oh yeah, either get here early or make reservations. When we left around 7:00, there was an hour long wait.
(4)Steve S.
Josh is a fantastic waiter,he spaced our food service perfectly and was excellent at his craft. The food was the best I have had in the OC and I have eaten out at almost every fine food resturant there is in the OC. Five diamond all the way!!!!!!!! I just finished this from a couple years ago not sure if Josh still there but the food is still excellent.
(5)Laura S.
Oh my goodness this food is excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service wasn't the best, but the food more than made up for it. This was the first time we went here, and we agree this isn't going to be the last. I can't wait to experience the entire menu.
(5)John S.
Had one of the best Filets that I've ever had. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Service was great and atmosphere was comfortable. They have a good choice of beers and wine too Definitely will go back.
(4)Jason N.
This is one of my favorite places to eat! The food is well made, fresh tasting, and unique enough to keep you coming back to try new things. The setting is nice and quiet, and the prices aren't too high. I highly recommend trying this place out... and get the double chicken sandwich! It's heaven on a plate.
(5)Jacklyn H.
Friends decided to try out the Prime Cut Cafe for OC Restaurant Week for dinner. We all had the $30 prix fixe dinner and some wine from the OC RW wine list. The sauvignon blanc was crisp, but served a bit warm; the mascato was carbonated, sweet, and delicious. For starters I had the Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs. The description said the eggs would be served with "warm bacon and a hint of spice," but the bacon was hardly that and the egg was powdered with Indian garam marsala (that hardly added flavor to the dish -- I would've appreciated a sprinkling of paprika more). One of my friends had the Granny Smith Apple Salad which looked wonderful. We thought there were only 2 candied pecans, but it was only because they were buried at the bottom of the plate. My friend had the Peppered 'Grade #1 Ahi' Tuna Mignon with the warm potato salad and red wine reduction (pictured on the website) was why we came in to the Prime Cut Cafe. It definitely was delicious. Squeeze some of the grilled lemon atop the plate and the whole dish tastes even better. Two more friends split the slow-roasted prime rib (it was HUGE!). The prime rib was tender and juicy -- delicious! The traditional yorkshire pudding was dense and oily. The creamed spinach had a strange aftertaste that we could not quite identify. I had the 10 oz primed cut sirloin coulotte steak. I ordered my steak medium rare -- usually a specialty steak restaurant would make my steak to perfection and I order my steak a little rarer at other places in case they overcook it. My steak was cold and overdone. It was close to being well-done (so well-done there was no pink and hardly any juices). I deduced that it couldn't be because there hadn't been enough time for the steak to rest and the juices to be redistributed, but it was just. plain. overcooked. The only decent part of my meal was the roasted garlic (of which I was given 3) and the (COLD) potato gratin. The last course was dessert. The others had the fresh baked chocolate cookies and milk. The cookies were, indeed, freshly baked and to order. I just HAD to be different and ordered the seasonal fruit cobbler. The only fruit I found in the skillet were blackberries, a couple of raspberries, and a half of one strawberry. The sour cream and brown sugar crust was good and the vanilla bean ice cream was freezer burned, icy, and hardly had any vanilla beans! Terrible! The atmosphere was nice. The service was TERRIBLE! One of my friends came early and already grabbed a table (we had reservations); I came second. The hostess didn't walk me to our table, but just pointed me towards a general direction; there weren't even other patrons waiting to be seated. We were waited upon by several different people throughout the night. Our "main" waiter hardly cared to come over to ask how our meal was; when he did ask he walked away right after, "How is everything?" or else he would have heard me say, "My meal isn't very good." It seemed he was in a bad mood the whole night long. He was very aloof... I was initially very excited about Prime Cut Cafe... sadly, my meal and experience wasn't as great as my fellow diners. Besides the company, this dining experience was not worth it.
(2)Albert G.
I had dinner at Prime Cut Cafe last night with a good friend and I must say the meal was fantastic. I loved the decor of the restaurant its very welcoming and the wait staff was very attentive. We started our dinner with a Caesar Salad which was quite delicious, i loved the Caesar dressing it was just right. My friend ordered the the Bacon-Blue Burger and it was quite possibly one of the best burgers I've had in a while considering she had it well done. I'm usually not a fan of well done burgers but it wasn't at all dry and just melted in your mouth. I ordered their New York Strip medium rare and it was also cooked perfectly and full of flavor. It comes standard with Potato Gratin which i couldn't help but eat it all! Now that I think about it I didn't even offer my friend some! *grin* sorry! All in all I have to say it was a great meal, great location, and great service. I would definitely be returning here to try out the rest of their menu.
(4)Gina M.
came here during oc restaurant week and snagged an awesome deal. $30 for a 3 course dinner per person. their steaks are aged 21-28 days and they have a variety of wines to select from. course 1: appetizer... i ordered the tortilla soup... very good. served hot. tortilla chips were not soggy. plenty of veggies. the kid ordered tomato bisque soup... very tasty... came with a piece of garlic bread. the mister ordered deviled eggs... this is unique! very tasty... there's a strong flavor or pickle and mustard mixed into the yolk. delish! course 2: entree... i ordered the hanger steak, medium. came with potato gratin, roasted garlic, and paired with syrah. delicious! steak was cooked perfectly and separately easily without much use of my knife. potato gratin was creamy. roasted garlic is genius... i love garlic. the mister ordered the filet mignon, medium. absolutely divine. the kid ordered braised beef short ribs... so tender, it pulled apart easily. course 3: dessert... this was a special dessert that i did not find on the menu. it's like chocolate mousse. i won't go into very much detail since it isn't on the regular menu, but nonetheless it was very good. i was really impressed with the food and service during oc restaurant week that i'm interested in returning on a regular night!
(4)Dan L.
Filet and carrot cake...'nuff said
(5)Mike T.
My wife and I actually had a great meal here. We ordered the cheese plate and the prime rib with creamed spinach, whipped potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. The cheese plate was good, though I wish they had yellow or cheddar on the menu. The Prime Rib was excellent, cooked to perfection and tender and juicy. The creamed spinach was nothing special, just OK and the potatoes had a lot of water content. I almost want to say that they used instant potatoes. The Yorkshire pudding was great, but only because we dipped in to the hiney that came with the cheese plate. Bottom line, the meat was great but everything else was just OK.
(3)Zulma V.
I love their menu!! Their service needs some improvement. The hostesses are always friendly. We usually eat at the bar and the bartenders are often too engrossed in conversation with one another or the rest of the staff to notice you need something. Even when we sit in regualr seating the waiters/waitresses seem to be scarce. It's a shame considering the menu is great!
(4)Coco R.
I cant say enough great things about this place. Literally hands down the best food I have ever had next to Mister A's in San Diego for less then half the price! The food was so delish! I have the cheapest Steak I think it was like an 8 oz with whipped mashed potatoes. IN HEAVAN! They have it perfectly cut up for you and cooked to perfection. The Mashed potatoes were whipped to perfection no one could make them better. My dad had a Grilled Cheese sandwich which came with a cup of tomatoe basil soup and a salad. IT WAS AWESOME! For Dessert they gave us French Jelly Donuts! YUM! Balls of dough fried with cinnamon and sugar, 3 Differant types of homemade preserves and vanilla bean Ice Cream! YUM! Service was great too! I reccomend Prime Cut to EVERYONE!
(5)Aria S.
our experience was tainted by the very slow service and the fact that after we had orders and waited our waiter had to come out and inform us that half the things we ordered were out for the evening. We then reordered and waited to be informed once again the a few items were out yet again.
(2)Hong V.
Came here Sat. evening around 4:15 ish for the last day of OC Restaurant week and lucky for us we made reservations b/c the wait was about 45 - an hour wait. My bf and I started off with their soup of the day [butter squash soup] and their devil eggs. Both were yummy, but the butter squash soup was better. Don't know what else they use but it was so creamy and delicious I just wanted a bowl of that as my meal. As for the main course, I got their prime rib while my bf got their short ribs. The prime rib came with a side of mashed photos, cream of Spanish, and a big bread muffin. It was good, prime rib was juicy and cooked to medium rare, just the way I like it. My bf said his short ribs were good too, but not as good as the prime rib b/c it was way too salty and the sauce was over powering. For dessert we got some sort of chocolate mousse which was okay, took them about 30 min. for it to get to us for some reason which annoyed us, and when it came to us it wasn't all that. Over all I don't think I would be coming back to this place, it was nice to try during OC Restaurant Week, but service was pretty slow, waiter hardly came to check up on us, , and for the price we can eat else where.
(3)Nick O.
This place is a really good value. They have great food and a decent selection with nice price range. I have eaten here many times when they were empty and I don't understand why, they are much better than a lot of places that are more expensive and have better reputations. Their hamburgers are great, some of the best around, especially the grilled sourdough burger although they leave it off the dinner menu for some reason. Braised short ribs are also great. Nice appetizers too, the cheese fondue must be ordered.
(4)Roger F.
The deviled eggs are delish! Just can't get enough of them!!! The prime rib is always perfect and oh so flavorful. This is my favorite prime rib place in my immediate area in Orange.
(4)Bey O.
Deliciously refreshing. The ambiance is immediately upscale. The bar is large and welcoming as you enter with wine placed everywhere and their fine spirit collection tempting you directly on the bar counters. The booths are comfortable and spread to both sides of the bar with rooms for private parties. Placed close to the movie theater there is ample parking. The food is excellent and priced knowing it. Although not a cheap getaway this restaurant delivers. The salads are fresh and dressed well and the cuts of meat is exceptional. Ordering rare can be often be done wrong but not at Prime Cut, every experience here has come exceptionally well cooked exactly as requested. The burgers are quite possibly the best around, well worth the higher cost. The french fries are about the only item on this menu that left you wishing they were different as they come cut very thin with no alternative choices. The bar leaves you very happy and for a reasonable price, even without the wonderful happy hour deals. An excellent selection of wine and high end spirits without the crazy prices is a pleasant experience. Service has been exceptional. We have asked for booths for our rambunctious 3 year old that was accommodated although busy and were very polite. Bartender was pleasant conversation and knowledgeable. Overall I highly recommend this restaurant and we will be regulars.
(5)Tina C.
Just ate lunch here. We had the following: Grilled Sourdough Burger - it was pretty good, I had them add grilled onions. It came with shoestring fries that were good at first til they got soggy. Warm Prime Rib Salad - they give you lots of shaved prime rib, it was surprisingly good. Onion strings - they were ok I had the Melbec wine flight. That was really good. They have a great selection of wine at pretty reasonable prices. I would have given this place 3 stars but they annoy me with how long it took them to bring our food. I mean how long can it take make a hamburger and a salad. Also, when the bill came we noticed that we were charged for a glass of Bruenello instead of the Chainti we ordered which is about twice the price. Apparently they inadvertently poured us the brunello. To be fair they graciously deducted the error. The place was practically empty, so I don't understand the slow service.
(2)Jeff S.
Since my review, I did get a number of emails about this location. I have to say, I'm surprised. I did mention a server in my review that stood out for having a bad night. Hes apologized for that, which shows he's not a bad guy, and just had an off night
(4)Kenneth B.
Great place. Had a business lunch here today and it was a good choice. Very friendly staff. I had the steak salad and it may have possibly been the best steak salad I have had. The filet mignon on the salad was great and not some lesser cut of meat. The only negative: the booths are small. My business partner and I felt like we were at a kiddie table at McDonalds and neither of us are that big. I'll definitely go back but I'll get a table next time, or better yet, sit at the bar which looked great.
(4)Bridgette L.
My husband took me here for my last birthday and we both loved it -- it's slowly turning into our standard birthday place. I've had the prime rib (of course), braised short ribs, and bacon and bleu cheese burger. We've also tried the Deviled eggs and fondue starters. Prime Rib: I can tell you that it's really delicious, but you'll only truly believe me once you've tried it. It's a true medium and comes with spinach (creamed or sauteed -- get the creamed), whipped potatoes (you can change this for the potatoes gratin which is probably the best thing on the menu), and Yorkshire pudding (which isn't quite Yorkshire pudding, it's really just a popover, but it's great for soaking up the extra juice). I'm not much of a steak person in general, but I would be thrilled with this meal any day. The meat is always nicely trimmed, so no need to get a larger cut to offset the fat (which is a trick my husband usually does). Braised Shortribs: Also good, but no competition for the prime rib. It was served with creamy polenta, which was pretty good. Bacon and Bleu cheese burger: The meat is grounded on site, and you can taste the difference. It's a nice blend, and made for a really good burger. The fries are insane. Deviled Eggs: Expensive, but worth trying. They're made with bacon and will satisfy deviled eggs craving. Fondue: Seriously, seriously good. Such a great blend of cheeses, and it comes with roasted garlic for smearing on your bread. I wish they served more with it (apple slices would be nice) because the flavor can get a little overwhelming. It's also worth trying their specialty cocktails. One of them (can't remember the name -- something Rockstar) is made with coca leaves and it's aptly addictive. Overall, nice atmosphere (but casual dress), friendly staff, and good food. They also have a decent (if expensive) wine list.
(4)Lance H.
Came here for OC Restaurant Week for there $15 three course lunch. Prime Cut Cafe is located off of Katella, east of the 57 freeway and Honda Center. There are several restaurants in this center. **Warning they were not giving out restaurant week menus unless you asked, probably because it was pretty good deal. The interior of Prime Cut cafe is contemporary with a large bar dominating the restaurant as you enter. I sat at the bar but the dining area looked clean and modern. Being midday it did seem dark inside but at night I am sure the accent lights give better ambiance. There are a couple of flat screens in bar area too. The staff had nice personalities (read into that however you like). The bartender was busy doing prep work for the evening than tending the bar while I was there. She was nice and friendly enough but looked like she just woke up and came straight to work without getting ready. Did hook up me by not charging for my beer so you made it up. As for the food, the Granny Smith apple salad was just OK. The apple was tart and greens were slightly bitter but the candied walnuts that were supposed to be there to balance it out, just were not there. They put regular walnuts instead so just OK. Prime rib sandwich was pretty good. Au jus that came with it was good. Meat was a little fatty but no big deal. Fries were good. The cobbler is in my refrigerate for later but it smells really good. The price was definitely nicer than usual being on the Restaurant week menu. Regularly the salad was $5.95, sandwich $14.95, cobbler $5.95. So about $28 that cost me about $16. Other nice thing is the bartender did not charge for my beer so kudos for that. Overall, I was happy with this place since I got a nice discount for restaurant week. Otherwise I thought it was OK.
(3)Jim M.
Of course the prime rib is a must. We had ours medium rare and it was excellent. The service beyond reproach. Sangria was very good also.
(4)Charles L.
Tried this place after we tried Lazy Dog and King's Fish next door. Very modern interior and pretty clean. Waiter was quick and got our food right away. Ordered Fritter Misto to start and was actually quite decent. I ordered the scallops/prawn/lobster risotto. Someone else ordered a bacon cheese burger. The food came out very tasty and full of flavors. I loved my shrimps the most, with it's grilled flavoring just right. The risotto was pretty decent as well. The burger was also very juicy and flavorful. Over-all, I'll definitely come frequent this restaurant again for their other offerings.
(4)Joy G.
we hit up this place's happy hour and took advantage of the food specials. we sat at the bar. it's staged quite well in the middle of the room. i loved the dark wood and the faux bottles that were "stored" around the bar area. service was good, even though it was sort of dead as we tend to eat at "early bird special" dinnertime, i.e. 5pm. the devilled eggs were good. the fried chicken was crispy and was composed of breast "fingers". sometime my husband and i ate rubbed us the wrong way and we ended up a little sick after. needless to say, we won't be returning.
(3)Susan B.
3 1/2 Stars Good Happy Hour deals on their wine. Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm they have $5 glasses of wine (very large selection) $3 Beers on Tap $1 off on bottles (good selection) $5 Premium Well Drinks (yes this includes Grey Goose Martinis) $5 Appetizers and $3 Snacks (get the cheese fondue thing - OMG GOOD) Friday and Saturday they have 10pm - close Happy Hour which is nice. Food...i have tried their Herb Roasted Chicken -- supposed to be all natural free range...it is HUGE. It comes with whipped potatoes (so good but fattening) and some kind of bread thing (not my favorite) for $18.00 I have also had thier Warm Prime Rib Salad - with balsamic vinegarette....it is a pretty hefty portion of meat on top of some fresh greens. For $15...i thought it was great! If you go, dont miss out on the cheese fondue appetizer or the apples and prosciutto. It's close to my work which is also a plus. Lots of parking. Next to a movie theater...so you can get drunk then sober up in a movie.
(3)Yol M.
The management staff was very responsive to a customer service issue I recently experienced. The food and drinks have always been great and I appreciate how quick a negative was turned into a positive as this shows they care about their customers
(4)Rob L.
Nice place to have a glass of wine and a bite before a movie.
(4)James N.
So we came here for the OC Restaurant Week lunch menu and had these: * mushroom cheese burger with shoestring fries (tasty gourmet burger), ***** * filet mignon salad (suprisingly tasty salad, just right), ***** * deviled eggs (amazing) ***** * olive salad (not much of an olive kinda guy). * * fresh chcolate chip cookies served with milk (how can you go wrong? ***** I thought we were in for some over priced lunch ($15/person), but after biting into a deviled egg, I couldn't wait for our entrees--it was worth it. The decor was trendy and pleasing and service was also great.
(5)Carlene R.
I wish they had Prime Cut Cafe in San Diego! I ordered the Bacon Blue Burger well done and I was surprised it was not dry. Most of the time when I order a burger that is well done it turns out dry. It was moist and juicy! It was well made. I enjoyed the shoestring French fries too. Not many restaurants make shoestring French fries. Plus, it was not too salty. Service was great too only because my boyfriend, his sister, and I came in at four o'clock in the afternoon and it was not busy. They also had a $45 fixe menu that I had my eye on, but I just got the burger. They also have a great selection on wine, but I did not have any. Classy place! I would most definitely come back for more!
(5)William W.
Fourth time here and so far so good - no complaints over all with the food. Service can be hit or miss like anywhere else. Certain tables are definitely cramped and better suited for two people - I'd asked to be seated at a regular table then one of the booths against the wine racks in the center of the floor any day. Excellent filet mignon, excellent portion sizes for the price, and amazing carrot cake. They also have a good selection of beers on tap which I always appreciate.
(4)Giancarla C.
This was an accidental find really. Mr. J and I were a couple of hungry hippos before seeing a movie next door. We were just perusing the menu when a friendly couple passed us by very enthused about the menu here at Prime Cut. You really never know when or from where you'll get a stellar tip! The atmosphere is very classy and romantic. Quite an ideal date spot for us, minus our gym clothes because we just finished working out. Anyway, we LOVED the deviled eggs! ($3.95 for four pieces) Cut in half with the yolk creamed up and mixed with celery and bacon! We were thinking this would make a great egg salad sandwich. J had their double chicken sandwich ($9.95) which was juicy and favorful. My own pulled bbq shortrib sandwich ($13.95) was yummy and the portions were pretty big. The shoestring fries that came with our sammies were crispy and perfectly cooked. We came back here for Father's Day and I thoroughly enjoyed the prime cut prime rib ($28.95) with Yorkshire pudding and creamed spinach. The spinach wasn't my favorite creamed spinach, it was a little bland. The 12oz prime rib was just how I liked it (mediium rare) and it was a perfect size for me. I want to go back soon and check out their appetizer menu options. There seems to be a lot of good choices for a great value.
(4)Alyson B.
In the words of randy jackson "it was just okay for me". Service was nothing to write home about, though the food came out quickly. My chicken caesar salad was good and for once not ridiculously overpriced. Mom didn't like her fuji apple salad much at all. My stepdad said his burger tasted strange but he ate it anyway. The shoestring fries looked decent enough. I can't really fault anything about the place from my perspective since the food was good and the service was at least decent...but I'm not that impressed either.
(3)Liz G.
I wondered upon the prime cut cafe tonight, and had no idea that I was about to have a great night... We sat at the bar with no intention of staying for more than a glass of wine. And then we had the fondue, wow! With the wines recommended by Key(he's the man ) we were having a great time ! After all this fun, we decided to do dinner.... roast chicken for me, it was so juicy and light, and perfect with the pairing that Key suggested. My husband had the prime rib and a manhattan, together he said they tasted like candy... we ended the evening with a tia marie liquior on the patio, so perfect! This is a new restaurant... our experience was great, and I hope that everyone that reads this tries it out and love it as much as we did!!!
(5)Cerise J.
we love this place.. in the land of chain restaurants.. nice diversion.. fllet mignon tacos flite of pinot... or Italian wines... really good atmosphere.. really nice time.. we highly recomend this restaurant
(5)Jennifer P.
Beet and avocado salad was just okay. It was a little on the bland side. The blue cheese wedge was very average, but generous portion. The 12oz prime rib was very standard, seemed a little small and over priced. The whipped potatoes that came with it were dry, but the creamed spinach was delicious. The blue cheese, onion, bacon burger was unreal! I requested medium rare and it was perfectly done. The meat was very tender and juicy, and the bun was the perfect soft but crispy on the edges from being grilled bun. The French fries were also delicious and crisp. The chocolate lava cake was also delicious. We received very friendly service and while it was at a leisurely pace, we told our waiter we were going to a movie and he got us out on time. The ambiance of the place is hip and cool. While there were blah parts to the meal, I'll come back for one of their burgers many times.
(3)Terrilynn N.
I really wanted to like this restaurant as I frequently eat at a neighboring establishment so I brought a friend for her birthday. We ordered the cheese fondue and drinks. They didn't have the wine I wanted, a common brand, and the fondue was runny and needed " something". We tried pepper and it was a little better! The main dish was just standard fare, nothing to get excited about. I had the short ribs and my friend had the prime rib. We decided to forego dessert and the bill was over $90 with tip. We may try again as several friends have raved over several entrees that we weren't in the mood for. The staff was distracted and unattentive: Didn't even say happy birthday when we mentioned our celebration. And this was on a quiet Monday evening.
(2)Suzie K.
I am updating my review. We decided to give Prime Cut Café another chance. After our initial visit, the manager, Ron contacted me and he was very nice about the entire situation and assured me that they take complaints as mine seriously and thoroughly investigated into it. He also offered us a gift card to come back, which we did this past weekend. The hostess welcomed us with a smile and when she sat us down, she noticed that our table was dirty, and fetched a rag to wash down the table herself. My boyfriend ordered a beer and the chicken Caesar salad (he was not very hungry as he had just eaten two hours ago). I happened to take a bite of the ceasar salad and I thought it was delicious. It seemed more like a lighter ceasar vinaigrette than the thick ceasar dressings that taste like anchovies (which I despise). I ordered a wine flight, glass of wine, and the prime rib dip. The prime rib dip was also delicious. The bread was super soft and the prime rib was very tasty. The bread to prime rib ratio could be better; there was alot of bread and not enough meat. It would also taste better with cheese. Our server was a younger male with blond hair (unfortunately, I can't remember his name), but he was lacking in customer service. He didn't bring us the complimentary bread that we received on our first visit here. He also only stopped by our table twice on his own, and only to take our drink order and then to take our dinner order. Usually a server will stop by and ask how the food is when they see the food runner has brought out the food, but not this server. In fact, it took us about 7 minutes to flag him down for a side of ranch after our food had been dropped off and then we had to remind him about it another 5 minutes later because he had forgotten it. By the time he actually brought it out, we were done with our food. We also had to flag him down again for our bill later on. However, despite this one bad server, we will definitely return again, because of the awesome service we got on our first visit and because the hostesses are awesome here. We are also planning to try their happy hour next time.
(4)Jeanie F.
Came on Sunday night during OC Restaurant Week and ordered from the set menus,which provided selections of a starter, main course, and dessert. My husband ordered from the $40 menu and selected the house salad, prime rib and carrot cake. His 12 oz prime rib came with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and Yorkshire pudding. He said it all great. I ordered from the $30 menu and had tomato bisque, grilled shrimp with roasted potatoes and green beans, and carrot cake. There was so much food I had to bring half of it home, but if I could have finished it, I would have licked the plate! Our server was attentive without being disruptive, and the atmosphere was casually sophisticated. This was our first visit to Prime Cut, but it definitely won't be our last.
(5)Lucian F.
Review for HH only. Mixed drinks were solid. Wine list lacking for a place that has "wine bar" in its name. $3 onion strings surprisingly good, and a good value. Food around us looked solid but perhaps not worth over $10-20. Service was friendly.
(3)Gordon L.
Great food as always, decent service. Waiter could have been more conversational/friendly. Service was professional though a little on the cool side (as opposed to warm service).
(4)Sheri L.
Food was yummy but homegirls service was awful!!!!!
(3)Linda O.
We were meeting a friend for Happy Hour before the Angels-Yankees game on Cinco de Mayo. Sat at the bar, which was deserted, and ordered some appetizers and drinks from the Happy Hour menu. The bartender said "oh, we are not doing happy hour today". We asked him why and he said because there was a Ducks game tonight. We have been here numerous times prior to Ducks games and had Happy Hour every time. It was weird. He said the word had come down from management and there was nothing he could do. The menus still had the happy hour prices in them, but he removed them as we were sitting there. When our friend arrived, we told her about the situation and we decided to bail and go next door to the new Who-Song and Larry's. What a difference!! They were having a soft opening - free hand-passed appetizers, tequila shots with cute tequila girls, awesome Happy Hour menu and a fun party atmosphere. It was packed, but we were able to snag a table out on the patio. We ended up staying there for 3 hours and rang up a $100 dollar tab. When we left, we walked by Prime Cut and it was still deserted. Arbitrarily eliminating the Happy Hour? Big mistake. Huge.
(2)Jef J.
I've been to the Prime Cut a few times, and it was great. I hadn't been in a while, though, and my return visit was sort of a nightmare. First of all, the prices have nearly doubled. I distinctly recall a year ago getting a prime rib dip sandwich for lunch for $9 or so. it was either $8.95 or $9.95. Now the same sandwich is $16.95. Still for lunch. It's not like it's a massive sandwich, either. Next, the service. The other times I went here, the servers were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Today, our server largely ignored us and decided that the appetizer we wanted... well, apparently we didn't want it enough because he just ignored that (even though he repeated it back to me when I ordered it). The moment we didn't order any alcohol I saw him check out. Because, you know a table for two for lunch that was only spending $40 wasn't worth even acknowledging. It wasn't just him, either. I saw other people with different servers literally waving their arms to try to get some attention. The manager didn't even look at any of the customers, and he kept grabbing servers to help move tables around. This is what they were doing: moving tables or chatting with one-another. I guess they were anticipating a busy night, but that's no excuse for atrocious service. The food is still pretty good, but a $16 sandwich doesn't taste as good as it did when it was $9 and came with good service. I don't know if the management changed or what, but I'm not going back.
(1)Jenifer H.
Very upsetting to write this review but here it is...... I am the no. 2 Yelper here and would be the no. 1 but I do not always check in. So, what does that mean? That I am here a lot. At least once every other week, sometimes once a week and once 3 times in one week. I always loved this place. Food is great and prices are good. BUT, Sunday evening ruined it! I usually always make reservations on Open Table for this restaurant even though the place has never been full when my party has shown up. But Sunday was a spur of the moment type thing and it was 5:10PM and we were a party of 4 so I did not think there would be an issue. Walk in with my parents and son and the place is a third full. There was a lot of seating. At the front podium was a waitress, a hostess, and the Manager. The waitress asked if I had reservations and I said no. She then said they were only seating guests with reservations tonight because of the event at the Honda Center. I looked around and asked if she was kidding me and she said no. I took one step back and opened the Open Table application on my iPhone. I saw that there were reservations available every 15 minutes the whole night! I clicked on 5:15PM and low and behold I had reservations. I took one step forward and told the hostess I have 5:15PM reservations. The waitress walked away and the hostess and Manager just gave me a puzzled look. The hostess then asked if I made reservations on twitter and before I answered went on to ask "what name." That's all she asked "what name." I said Open Table still trying to reply to the twitter question she had asked. She then, very rudely, said she is asking for my name not who I made reservations through and she rolled her eyes. Really? You just rolled your eyes at a customer? And one that is here weekly? And in front of the Manager? I asked if there was a problem at which time the Manager said there was not a problem. The hostess then sat us. I did tell her she should not have rolled her eyes at me and how rude she was. She never apologized but did give the excuse that she is acting like that because she is frustrated with the Manager who does not know what he is doing. Anyway, I would have left and went somewhere else but at that point it was more of a "I'm going to eat here even though you told me I couldn't.' However, I doubt I will be back. And a note for the owners: 5 tables all around us remained empty for the first 30 minutes we were there and your Manager turned lots of parties away! Bad for business.
(1)Tanya I.
Had dinner there last night with my family for a Saturday night it was pretty dead. The hostess was very friendly and pretty much the only staff member we encountered that smiled and seemed to be happy to work there. Our server was terrible he had no personality, forgot 2 things my sister ordered and didn't come by to check on us or to see if we wanted another glass of wine ect. The food runner had zero expression on her face and just dropped the plates on the table without even making eye contact or saying one word. Very strange...... It's too bad because the food was really good. Now I know why there was a wait at the other places.
(2)Monique N.
I saw this restaurant by chance when a friend of mine wanted to go watch a movie at the theater next door. I was hungry so I had a little debate with myself... Fatburger or this Restaurant. I kind of wish I went to Fatburger instead of PCC (Prime cut cafe). I had ordered the Blu cheese bacon burger medium rare. It came out well done. The burger itself wasn't good at all the blu cheese was actually the killer of this dish for me. Maybe its because I'm not too familiar with blu cheese but man--I would not get this ever again. The fries were good though--I'd give them that. Actually thats what gave them their 2nd star. Everything else was kind of Mediocre. Service was kind of 3 star since our waiters kept switching and forgetting to bring out a knife or fork. I'm sorry PCC. Your high prices and not so tasty food combined with waiters who thought I was some poor teen really threw me off. I will not be back.
(2)Tom Z.
This place has to be on my top 10 list. While I aspire someday to be wealthy enough to hire an interior decorator, I would simply send them to eat at Prime Cut Cafe and tell them to make my place look like that. The colors are warm and inviting and it has a modern but not futuristic feel to it. They obviously have a great selection of wines here. While I'm not a big wine aficionado they did introduce me to the Moscato--which is more of a dessert (sweet) wine. I absolutely love this wine and even though it's sweet it goes well with a meal. You have to get something "steak" here. It's just always perfect. If you're looking for something lighter and less expensive or you're there for lunch, try the Prime Rib dip. This is the best French Dip sandwich around and it comes with shoestring fries that are equally tasty. If you're going for a steak dinner, the 8oz Hanger steak is their least expensive BUT flavorful to the max. It's $18 of pure steak lovers flavor! I've also had the 8oz Filet Mignon which at $25 is great as well. I always get them cooked "Medium" and they always deliver it pink in the center. The steaks come with Potato Gratin with Roasted Garlic. The potatoes are very cheesy which is very good. While everything is so good here I scrape that plate which is great but I'm usually wanting a bit more. I suppose it's my fault, and if I wanted to go for a 10oz or 14oz steak I'm sure I'd be full--but the Hanger and Filet are SO GOOD it's hard for me to even try anything else! The service is usually good here as well. I think you have to ask for any kind of bread before the meal--it's not part of their regular offerings, but they give it for free. They give you a pitcher of water too, so you don't have to wait for them to come back all the time if you need a refill. If you haven't tried this place--you owe it to yourself to try it. It's right next to the movie theater so you can make it a "date night"! There's never a lot of people here and never a wait. This is nice but worries me that it would close sometime. Tell your friends!
(5)Shelley J.
We regularly eat here before the movies, and have even celebrated holiday events in the party room. The Manager and servers are amazing, and the food rivals a 4 star restaurant as does the wine list.
(5)Cindy H.
Came here on a Saturday afternoon about 3pm. Almost completely empty which was nice. I ordered their pulled pork bbq sandwich. Could possibly have been the messiest meal with sauce dripping everywhere, but probably the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had.
(4)Joe B.
Extremely disappointing. My friend and I had dinner here tonight (Saturday 6/8/2013) and we couldn't figure out why the place was so dead on a Saturday night. Well, it might have had something to do with the mediocre food (I'm being kind) and sub par customer service. I had the ridiculously over priced rib eye which was "tough" and I made the mistake of ordering a glass of the house Cabernet. When I voiced my displeasure with the wine to the wait person after two sips and asked to see the wine list, one would think the offer to remove the cost of the glass of wine from the bill would be made, but that wasn't done. OK, not a big deal. 7 bucks isn't going to break my bank account. But, when there are easily a dozen other restaurants within a mile or so of one another, you would think customer service would be a priority of each of them but, not so much at Prime Cut Cafe. The wine list was brought as requested and a different brand of Cabernet was requested and all was good (except, of course for the poor cut of rib eye I was given). After we had finished our meal, we were asked if we'd be having dessert and we told our wait person we'd pass on dessert but we would eventually be having a cup of coffee and we'd let her know when that would be (we still had nearly full glasses of wine in front of us). 10 minutes later, and before we had a chance to finish our wine, the wait person brought our coffee to us. So, we "enjoyed" the remainder of our wine and our coffee simultaneously and quite some time passed (roughly 20 minutes) before we saw our wait person again (the place was virtually empty so, it's not like she was busy with other customers). She collected our empty wine glasses and said she'd return with the bill shortly. I had to ask her if we could have a refill on our coffee first and she obliged. Suffice to say, I won't be returning to Prime Cut Cafe and I suggest you look elsewhere as well, if you're looking for a quality meal and quality customer service.
(2)Colleen W.
We really enjoyed this place and loved the modern yet casual feel about this place. Delicious dinner! We loved the House Baked Foccacia they brought to the table. For drinks we ordered a Martini straight up with Ketel One of course and a glass of SHIRAZ,LAYER CAKE. Both were very enjoyable drinks. Entrees were wonderful as well. We tried the Bacon- Blue burger and the California Salad and One of their 20$ entrees that come with a soup or salad and the entree and dessert of your choice. The bacon -blue burger was cooked to our liking and had just the right amount of blue cheese without the flavor overwhelming the burger. The California salad was very much like a Cobb salad with tender chicken and tossed with a lovely and light vinaigrette. My husband ordered The fillet Mignon tacos. The meat was cooked to perfection with pico DE Gallo. His starter was tortilla soup and he loved that too. His dessert was a small piece of super moist carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Only complaint would be that the cake was a bit small, but oh so good. With our sweet tooth still screaming we ordered their freshly baked chocolate chip cookies (you get 4 cookies) served with milk. Just a wonderful ending to a very nice meal. Service was A-OK. We will return when in Orange County.
(4)Krystal R.
Meh, I'm so disappointed with my last dining experience here, I just don't understand how this place can thrive. The customer service was iffy at best. We made reservations on a Friday night for two at 6pm, and were sat right away promptly. Yet it took another 5+plus minutes to get greeted by our waitress. It seemed like forever before she got our water and iced tea and the restaurant was not busy at all for a Friday night. I've been here a couple times and loved the food, but the customer service always is inconsistent. We started off with an appetizer - the buttermilk chicken bites with ranch and BBQ sauce. Apparently when it was delivered to our table, not by our waitress...there was no ranch dressing. I tried to flag down our waitress and ask her where the ranch was, and she told me it was not included with this dish. (Hmmm, that's funny I swore I saw it on the description.) She said she would bring it regardless, but I guess it took her awhile to get a cup of ranch for us because she disappeared and when I thought she was coming back to our table she proceeded to take the next table's order. Umm what happened? I guess you forgot to bring us the item we requested, it threw me for a loop. Dinner came out and I had ordered the new special of peppered ahi with scalloped potatoes and veggies. My husband had ordered the hangar steak with scalloped potatoes. Presentation was so-so, the beautiful rare ahi with a reduction sauce and colorful veggies and a giant blob of scalloped potatoes. I looked over at my husbands, and his potatoes were in a little cast iron dish. Hmmm, I guess my dish got more potatoes. I took one bite of my potatoes...lukewarm. Not even piping warm or toasty, and I took a bite of my husband's same exact potatoes on his dish...nice and warm. Inconsistency once again...and as much as I tried to enjoy my lukewarm potatoes...I couldn't take it anymore. I requested another side dish of hot potatoes since the potatoes on my dish weren't that enjoyable. Within 5 minutes, I got a brand new order of potatoes...in a cast iron dish. Hmmm, they looked hot - you could see the steam piping above the plate. I tried to take a bite but had to wait because it was overly hot. Geeesh, two ends of the spectrum completely - warm and effffing hot. I just don't get it. How was my ahi tuna, most of it was really good but the end pieces had bits of fat still left on. It was really chewy and not that edible. We got a chance to look over the dessert menu, and low and behold the dinner menu was on the other side. I doublechecked our appetizer order...and yup you got it ranch dressing was included in our dish. I guess our waitress doesn't know her menu, and just jots down orders. Then my husband and I had a discussion who's fault was the mishap on our appetizer. Is the expediter to blame? They are the last one to check the dish and what about the waitress? I asked her about that specific menu item and she nonchalantly dismissed my inquiry. Errr...there are so many factors that seemed pointless to be arguing about it. Someone dropped the ball, but they don't really care. Overall, I left kinda not wanting to come back ever. Disappointed with the lack of customer service, or the waitress not knowing the menu...left me irritated. I should have visited Bob's Big boy or Lazy Dog Cafe for a better priced meal.
(3)Christina K.
Finding a place to eat in the surrounding Mouseburbia near Angel Stadium is easy enough, but I had a yen for red meat with which to treat a couple of co-workers, and selected this spot without a ton of research beforehand. It (and the surrounding area) are all part of a relatively new development, but the space itself inside had its charms: moderate lighting, high ceilings, dark tables, and what looked like a nice bar area. Ambient noise wasn't an issue, so it was a place where we could have a conversation easily enough, and that's the sort of basic pleasure not every restaurant affords you. Coming over from the Stadium after the Futures Game (a Sunday night), we were seated promptly, and our server was scrupulously attentive. I alerted him to my having a gluten allergy, which he took in stride--I had to do without the good-looking gratin potatoes with my steak, but they whipped up some tasty green beans (made perfectly, not overcooked) easily enough, so I even wound up eating healthier for my trouble. So, points to them for responsiveness and execution. The steak itself was merely OK. I went for medium rare (as ever), and it came out a little tougher and more dry on the outside, albeit still pink and tasty on the inside. So, merely competent and edible on that score. The wine list was long and solid, but the mark-up about that one extra dollar per glass to make you notice it. I can't imagine their rents are cheap in this venue, but still, it's noteworthy. All in all, a decent spot, one I wouldn't complain about landing in again. Not excellent by upscale steak spot standards, but a definite step up from Outback, and worth the minor additional expense if you prefer a more upscale venue while eating your cow instead of having one.
(3)Asim K.
I've been here twice now. The food is remarkable. This is great steakhouse quality food at reasonable prices. The decor is very modern, like Houston's. The food is great. First time I came I had the Prime New York Strip Steak. It was fantastic. The dry aged beef quality really showed. It came with potatoes, which were awesome. We had started with the cheese fondue, which was a celebration in itself. I also had the Apple Blue Cheese salad, which was great. The second time, I came for lunch with some friends. We had the Prime Cut Cheeseburgers. These things were HUGE, and were delectable. They came with nice shoestring fries. This is definitely going to be a regular place. The people who work here are great.
(5)Heina D.
The $9 glass of red lived up to its price. The meal I had here (salmon) was tasty, as were the root vegetables that accompanied it, but didn't quite live up to what they were charging for it. I didn't pay for my meal, so it was someone else's loss. Honestly, for the pretentiousness of this place's name and atmosphere, the food quality and level of service doesn't quite live up. We were a large table with people ordering full meals, glasses of wine, and dessert, and yet they only saw fit to refill our waters AFTER we were done eating.
(3)Lauren M.
The atmosphere is really nice. It's good for a casual dinner, while being somewhat fancy. The food is okay for what it is. It's really simple food that isn't spectacular. The meat is cooked pretty well, which is their saving grace. The filet mignon had a nice sear to it. It tasted like they just seasoned the meat in salt and pepper, which I can appreciate, but I could have done that at home. The sides were simple dishes (creamed spinach and potato gratin) that seem homemade except they use an overabundance of cream and cheese, respectively. Cookies and milk for dessert seemed exciting until it tasted just like the toll house cookie rolls you cut up from the fridge section at the grocery. They also had a poor choice of milk cup. Good luck trying to dunk your cookie in there. If you have spare money to burn on just "okay" food, come here. If not, you can have dinner at my house for a nominal fee.
(3)Miko C.
Was craving something sweet and my friend recommended this place. "E" going here was a great suggestion!!! Ordered the flourless chocolate cake, and it was so super good, that I didn't miss any of the flour!!!! It came out melty hot accompanied with vanilla bean ice cream. It was totally worth the 15 minutes that it took to come out after I ordered. Their coffee was yummy too and complemented the dessert perfectly. "E" ordered the apple cobbler. I ate some of it and thought it also tasted delicious! Yes, I admit I finished eating what he left because it was that good. Can't judge this place on food, but can recommend it for the desserts. Mmmmmmm.
(4)michael j.
Had dinner here tonight and really enjoyed it. The service was great as was the food. I arrived before the other half of my four person party. We were greeted warmly by the hostess who offered to seat us but I told her I would wait. While I waited, a least two other folks from the restaurant staff asked if I had been helped and/or needed anything while I waited. Once my party was all there and we were seated, our orders were taken and drinks were brought out in a timely fashion. The food was cooked to order and nicely presented; I recommend the prime rib! We could have stayed for dessert but our tab for two adults with cocktails and entrees and two kids with kids plates was already pressing our budget (about ~$85). We ended up going across the street for yogurt. If price had not been an issue, I definitely would have stayed to soak up some more of the service and ambiance at Prime Cut.
(4)Paul R.
Absolutely one of the best places I've been to for steak and prime rib. Tops Five Crowns - my gold standard. Service was extraordinarily good, Must haves include the deviled eggs and jelly doughnuts.
(5)KIM K.
If you are looking for a great place to eat with great service this is the place to go! I love a great meal with great wine and this place is it! We came for the first time and had Mary as our waitress, let's just say she is one of the best if not the best waitress's we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. We love eating out and we are the kind of people that enjoy finding a good place and sticking with it. Let the word out about this awesome find in Orange! Great food, great drinks, great prices, and great service now that's what you're looking for this place is it!!!!!!!!!!! We will be back time and time again!!!!!
(5)Thao N.
Came here today for lunch to kick off OC Restaurant Week. I have been wanting to try this place for a while since its not too far from where I live. The lunch menu was $15 dollars so I figured you cant beat that! Right when we sat down, the BF was already barking about the menu. Saying its overpriced for burgers, tacos and salad, blah blah blah. He was singing a different tune after the meal though! Appetizer had the deviled eggs and olives. The Deviled Eggs is a must! I wish we both ordered it! It comes in 4 pieces. It even had bacon pieces on top. The olives...were eh.... Entrees we had the Burgundy Mushroom Cheeseburger and the Filet Mignon Salad. Both were so full of flavor. The cheeseburger was cooked perfectly and the Sea Salt Fries that came with it were soo good. The filet on the salad was cooked for the most part perfectly, some parts seemed a little dry but overall the salad was good. Dessert came with 2 chocolate chip cookies, fresh! The key is that they were warm and gooey with a glass of milk. The dessert could have been better but we had no choices it was automatic. I will def come back again to try the rest of the menu.
(4)Jane W.
We just ate here for the second time this evening and I am just as pleased. The food is delicious and the wait staff very attentive. The steak salad was the best I have ever had anywhere. The wedge salad is just as it should be--and complete with egg. Tonight I had the prime rib dip with terrific horseradish sauce--excellent! We ended up trying this place as a default but will continue to return as it has earned our praise.
(4)Nicole A.
My visit to Prime Cut Cafe was supremely disappointing. My boyfriend and I decided to go for dinner a couple weeks back and made a reservation online. When we arrived, I gave my name to the hostess who looked me up and down before telling me that the table would not be ready until 8:30. That would have been fine, I don't mind waiting, but she was beyond rude. I then asked if we could wait at the bar until we were seated. She glared at us and responded, "Well... Yeah, I guess that's fine". I was genuinely shocked at how annoyed and displeased she seemed to be by our very presence in the restaurant. May I also say (not that it should matter) that my boyfriend and I were both dressed nicely for dinner so I ruled that out as a reason for her attitude. The bartender was a very nice gentleman who seemed pleasant in our brief exchange as we ordered a glass of wine and a beer while we waited at the bar. He was the ONLY bright spot in the service at this restaurant. The hostess came over to us after about 10 minutes to let us know that our table was ready. Once we were seated, the waitress spent a total of maybe 45 seconds at our table from the time she came to take our drink orders until we paid our bill. She never refilled our waters or asked if we wanted another beer or glass of wine. She seemed outright annoyed that we wanted to order an appetizer without placing our meal orders at the same time. She wasn't rude but she certainly was not concerned with whether or not we were enjoying our meal or needed anything. The food was decent but, honestly, it doesn't matter because I certainly won't be going back. It's a shame this restaurant provides such horrible service because I would have enjoyed going back to sample more of their extensive wine menu. Alas, it is just not worth it.
(1)Alex V.
Based on the recent review of the delish burger, I went for it.... I enjoy the best burgers around. Burger was like 7.5 out of 10, didn't get my WOW factor ( ; don't get me wrong it was tasty, just not the bomb... The reason for the 3 stars was due to the service. I sat at the bar and the bartender was working the floor and bar. There seemed to be plenty of help around. I'd try it again...
(3)Jodi B.
The food is always great and the service was excellent. Ask for Laura as your server and your every need will be taken care of - she waited to put our entrees in until we'd enjoyed our appetizers (there's nothing worse than feeling rushed when all the food comes at once). She was attentive without hovering and made sure everything was perfect.
(5)Katie W.
I've really been trying not to hand out 5's lately, but I just can't help myself on this one!! I did not have ONE complaint, everything was fantastic! I came here with my mom fully intending on getting our drank on and then going to the movies to sober up & it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We started off with a tasting flight each. Mom got the Cali Cabernet and I got the Sexy Sparkling ( I love sparkling wines). Presented very nicely and we both LOVED our choices!! Then we ordered the cheese fondue appetizer. I wasn't expecting much out of this seeing as though I'm a huge Melting Pot person and didn't think this would compare, but WOW! It was delicious!...Definitely not enough for more than 2 people, but the perfect size for the 2 of us! After that I decided I needed to sample the "GAGA Rose wine" for 2 reasons, 1, Rose is my favorite kind of wine other than sparkling, and 2, I love Lady Gaga (although it was not named after her...yes, I asked). GAGA was pretty good wine as well. By this time mom & I were feeling good so we went on with the ordering! I had the filet mignon salad and mom just skipped the rest of the food entirely and went straight to dessert ordering the "French Doughnuts". WOWWWW my salad was AMAZING! There was a TON of steak in it...really tender and perfectly cooked! Great dressing too! But OMG, the French doughnuts...my mouth is salivating like a dog smelling bacon just thinking about them! Round, warm, fluffy little delicious balls of heaven with different sauces for dipping! God, I miss them dearly. We also each got another glass of sparkling wine. It was an expensive lunch of about $100.00, but well worth it! The place is really nice, and honestly, I don't really think it "fits in" with Orange...it seems way too nice for the area & more like somewhere you'd see in Anaheim Hills or Irvine, but I'm psyched to have it near! Can't wait to go back and bring the fiance!!
(5)Danny H.
First off-this is NOT a stuffy steakhouse. If you are looking for a good burger but don't want to spend much-try it out! I'm not kidding-sure you'll pay more for a steak, it is high quality food. But for $10 you can have the best burger you have ever tasted and I'm not exaggerating. The burgers are so juicy and delicious and there is NO grease on your plate afterwards. SO good. And then there are the donuts.....I can't describe them without being horribly inappropriate. Try them and you'll know what I mean.
(5)Clint S.
This place is overrated at 3.5 stars. Overpriced for poor quality food and sub-par service. I mean seriously, how do you screw up a cheeseburger? Don't waste your money at this place.
(1)Angela C.
After working in the Anaheim area and finding mostly average or touristy type food nearby, it was a nice surprise to find this place. It's a decent looking place, although reminds me of a cigar type place with all the dark wood. They let you bring your dog to the patio so it's nice to hang out there in the warm summer nights. The first 10 times I visited, I ordered the filet mignon tacos. The meat is definitely a better quality and makes all the difference. It was consistently tasty and everyone I brought to dine with me all got hooked on the filet mignon tacos! French fries: thin cut, crunchy, and just the right amount of salty with something extra that I can't figure out, not that I tried very hard. Bacon-Blue Burger: juicy thick beef, carmelized onions, two big pieces of bacon, tiny crumbs of bleu cheese and this garlic mayo sauce that was YUM. Deviled Eggs: I hadn't eaten deviled eggs for like 20 years because the last one I had smelled so much like fart and the hard-boiled egg part was all gelatinous but for some odd reason, one day, I ordered it and I was pleasantly surprised! It didn't have any smelly odor and was actually quite tasty. It even had this tangy spicy kick to it that I really really enjoyed. I am now fond of eggs again, yay! I would say skip the dessert. I tried the cookies and milk and it was uh just cookies and milk. I tried the french jelly donuts and it was stale Entenmann's with some gross sugary sauces on the side. I tried the flourless chocolate cake and it was not decadent and made me wish I was having a Chili's Molten Lava cake instead. Go for appetizers and entrees! Then, drive down Main street and make a stop at Pinkberry afterwards!
(4)Michelle W.
We have been there three times, and I'm not sure why we even went back after the 1st time. I guess I wanted to give them a chance to live up to their reviews. First, the menu is not extensive, but what they offer SOUNDS good. I wouldn't actually know. All three times we have been there they have been out of several entrees. The first time they did not have any of the three entrees my daughter chose. The third time was Mother's Day. It was 5pm and we were the ONLY table in the place, yet they were out of my first 2 choices!! It was only 5pm!! The service has always been lukewarm, bordering on rude. I went for lunch with friends after we had seen an ad announcing that restaurant week had been extended for an extra week at selected restaurants, and Prime Cut was one of the restaurants listed. The waiter seemed baffled but offered no solution. We had to prompt him to seek out a manager, who said they were NOT extending their restaurant week special. When we said that it was the sole reason we had come he was unsympathetic. He did not even attempt to offer any suggestions. He just said sorry and walked away. I will never go back.
(1)Ben T.
French Dip without cheese was unbelievable! I doubted my server on the recommendation over the alternative with cheese and onions, but it actually worked perfectly.
(4)Tom C.
3.5 stars - I'm really torn here. In our party of 6, we had really good service, great drinks, but inconsistent food. 5 of us loved our food and got exactly what we ordered. Opah was fresh fish, really tasty. I had beef short ribs which I loved. And the others got salads and chicken sandwiches that were enjoyable as well. Unfortunately, the 6th got a overdone steak that was tough to eat. We sent it back and they were apologetic about it. But it took them about 15m to get a replacement steak that wasn't much better. So disappointing, especially since they're a steak house! They did take it off the bill without asking and were polite about it. I would give them another chance though.
(3)Stephanie S.
By far one of my new fav places. First time going I went 3 days in a row. Food is delicious. Service is outstanding (other than my waiter tonight who seemed to have taken one too many lines - tall and WEIRD!). I've had so far: Braised short ribs Chicken Burgundy, but I had it with beef lol Fresh Pasta & Shortrib Ragout Rib Eye Prime Rib Café Cut Whipped Potatoes Potato Gratin Burgundy Mushrooms Summer Asparagus Sauteed Sweet Corn Short Rib ragoût Everything is amazing!!! Deviled eggs Cream of mushroom soup The desserts are inSANE! Fresh made: Chocolate molten cake with marshmallows!!! Chocolate Chip Cookies and milk Seasonal Fruit Cobbler Donut holes and marmalades Sigh.... My love!!! lol
(5)Tamara J.
I know this is odd, but I gotta say it: The water is delicious. Filtered, bottled, I don't know, but it was good. Came with a friend for restaurant week. And no, they didn't offer the pre fixe menu, you have to ask. We both had the hard boiled egg appetizer. A little dry, but I'd get them again as they are tasty. Buddy had the bacon and bleu cheese burger and loved it. It was huge and the bacon was perfectly cooked. Yum. I had the chicken sandwich with roasted tomato, aged provolone and herb sauce. Spectacular. The chicken was moist, the sauce had a bite, and there was a lot of cheese. The bun looked and smelled great, but none for me. Bummer. They switched my fries for asparagus and it was completely perfect. Perfect seasoning, perfect texture, just perfect. Did I mention it's perfect? The buddy scored both desserts. She had the cobbler, said it was good, but she was too full to enjoy it. We watched the cookies and milk walk by and were totally in love. So she got those to take home to her daughter. I'm so jealous. The ambiance is really nice, and the service was impeccable, although for some reason I get uncomfortable when they pour water from the carafe on the table into my glass, but that's just me.
(4)Tracy V.
I came here on my lunch break one day and let me tell you... the food was amazing! I ordered a grilled cheese and a tomato bisque, the staff was friendly and the food was good, it was a little pricy for a lunch menu but you pay for what you get! very tasteful!
(5)Cheryl M.
I eat out at good restaurants a lot------the food here is almost excellent!!! I have been here three times ( only once was the service just a bit slow) the prime rib dip was awesome as well as the mashed potatoes ( I added a bit of horse radish to them---awesome) the focaccia bread was great as well as the heirloom tomato and spinach salad... a bit pricy---but good portions---worth it. I would compare it to Houstons in Irvine..I will go again!!!!!
(5)Kathi K.
Met a friend here for early dinner. We both really enjoyed the food. I had the Parmesan-crusted Salmon and the iceberg lettuce wedge. My friend had the mahi-mahi. Very well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. The lettuce wedge was delightful. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. My only issue is the prices are a bit high. The daily specials are $25 (salad is extra). They have an extensive wine list. All in all, a great meal.
(4)Brandon V.
Best martini in OC. Be sure to get it with Tito's vodka. The food is ok.
(3)Gee J.
Not the best ever. The BF picked this place from the OC Restaurant Week list. The food was good but not amazing. The service was less than great. Here's how it went - Starters - decent enough Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs, Bacon and a Hint of Spice - these were just as good as any other deviled egg I've had before. House Marinated Olives, Preserved Lemon and Organic Herbs - Just Olives. No crackers, no cheese, just olives. Tasty, salty, marinated, olives. They were served HOT, like hot, hot. We didn't finish them. I think I would have preferred a salad. Main Dish - Filling, but far some spectacular. I think I've had equal quality for less at Outback. Filet Mignon - Center Cut ~ 8 oz - Cooked to order - decent cut of meat, but it wasn't mind blowing. I expect filet mignon to be "like butta" Hanger Steak - 8 oz - cooked perfectly, very flavorful. Only complaint here the sauce/marinade they put on it, almost over powered the flavor of the meat by the end of the meal. Both came with Potato Gratin and Roasted Garlic - The garlic was great. The potatoes were bland. I added salt, but that just made them salty and bland. Desserts - by Far the best thing they served us which isn't really saying a lot. Cookies & Milk 2 Fresh Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked to Order who doesn't love this?! These were good, warm, gooey, and fresh from the oven cookies. They tasted like any store bought cookie dough. Not a bad thing, but nothing special. Seasonal Fruit Cobbler Fresh Seasonal Fruit individually baked in Skillets with a Brown Sugar Crust, served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Warm apple cobbler! This must have been really good because I only managed to sneak one bite before my BF polished it off. Service - A great waitress could have made me enjoy this place more than I did. Too bad we didn't get a great waitress. Don't get me wrong, she wasn't "bad" but both the BF and I got some awkward vibes from her. We had to request a RW menu, which seemed to be a bit of an annoyance for her. She stopped at our table upwards of 5 times just while we ate our steaks; however, she never managed or offered to refill our drinks. BF's water remained empty. Lastly - I looked at the prices on the regular menu on their website, and I don't think we even saved any money. All in all it was on the good side of OK. I think I an just anticipated more.
(3)L.R. C.
Been Once. Beautiful, classy experience. Everything from presentation, flavors, service was outstanding. Recommend for something different, first date, or even a prom. Very Enjoyable.
(4)Frankie S.
Came here the other night with a few friends that my fiancé and I don't get to see much of anymore for a little Holiday-Get-Together. This was my first time visiting the Prime Cut Cafe and I did like the decor and overall design. I was looking/hoping for a better selection of high end cocktails, unfortunately nothing caught my eye so I went with the Chimay Blue. Good Choice, I was definitely pleased to see some specialty beers on the menu. I got the "Short Rib Sandwich" definitely a fan. But what was really the main ingredient, the stand out superstar of that particular evening was the doughnuts... or as I asked and received confirmation on... the beignets... Let me just say that my dad calls me Frankie Bag-of-Donuts most of my life...some of my most fondest memories growing up were when all the kids, like myself, would race to the hall to grab donuts after church.... These were absolutely delicious and I will come back just for those... I am looking forward to exploring more the menu. 4 stars this time hopefully we can bump it up to 5 on the next go around. Good Job Prime Cut Cafe
(4)Pedro F.
Very nice place, very clean, great service. The food is good, I enjoyed the selection.
(4)Nadine F.
Started off having some amazing sangria. The red wine sangria was not too sweet (which is often my complaint with sangria). Then I tried the AMAZING deviled eggs....DELICIOUS! I ordered the prime rib sandwich, which was phenomenal. My friend ordered the steak salad which was also delicious! I didn't order any wine, but I heard the wine selection is pretty great!
(4)Melinda L.
A surprising place in the O.C for some good prime rib. If it wasn't for a recommendation from a friend, I would have missed out at 'Prime Cut Cafe'. A small cozy cafe that's close by the Angels stadium, Honda Center, etc., this cafe brings a warm setting to have dinner or have a small social gathering. The lighting is medium and the patrons here are sophisticated, in their 40s. But, perhaps just that evening, we were surrounded in that crowd. I ordered the prime rib sandwich dip with fries. It came with thin cut fries and ketchup. Yum! My friends and I shared a cheese fondue with cuts of bread. For dessert, we ordered the the jellyroll doughnuts. Such fine sweet-er-ries (is that a word?). It came with raspberry, strawberry and orange marmalade. Strawberry was just delectable! Overall, this restaurant offered good service. Our waitress was nice and gave us great recommendations. Would absolutely come back here again!
(5)Allen J.
Great bar to go to be before or after a movie. Service is excellent .The filet mignon tacos are fantastic.
(4)Stephen B.
Mothers Day dinner with the wife and daughter. Good steak ! Overall a good place for dinner, especially the no corkage fee! We will be back again soon.
(4)Shannon H.
Solid 4 star restaurant. We think sitting at the bar is the way to go. Tony is a great bartender. He knows his wine and you can even buy a bottle to take home at great prices. Who knew you it was a wine store too! Try the wine flights... Had the Braised pork short ribs with mascarpone polenta with roasted root veggies and it was delish! My husband had the seafood fettuccini and it was good and well worth it, yet ...mine was better. Cesaer Salad was also very good. Go and enjoy, prices are good and enjoy the night out!
(4)Jimmy N.
my friends and i went here for OC restaurant week. I had a fantastic time but my friend (read Jacklyn H's review) didn't have a good time. i can say that i would definitely come back here again if I had other people visiting or whatnot.. or if I wanted to sample some wine (as this is a wine bar more than a restaurant). however, the service was pretty under par.. i wish i could give another star for the service, but i can't because our waiter / server sucked serious ass. we did note that there was a taller (white) waiter that just so happened to NOT have our table (but every other table around us!) and he seemed real energetic and friendly.. so maybe next time we can get him instead. :P parking is a little off as there aren't a lot of spaces directly adjacent to the restaurant, but there's a huge lot by the movie theaters if you wanna park there and walk over.
(3)Victoria D.
We came here for OC Restaurant week, though it was a bit of a drive for us from Aliso Viejo. We arrived fairly late in the evening and were the last table out of the restaurant at the end. Since it was restaurant week, we brought a group and were able to indulge and taste a lot of their different offerings. We also ordered some off the regular menu to taste things that sounded delicious but that weren't offered on the Restaurant Week Menu. For appetizers, we had an order of french fries, deviled eggs, the BLT salad, the Caesar Salad, the Asparagus soup, and the Granny Smith Apple Salad. The deviled eggs were absolutely the best and my husband loved his BLT salad. The asparagus soup was good and rather interesting, but seemed to taste delicious in the first few bites and then not as great as you ate more and more. The granny smith salad was good. The fries were oily and soggy and the Caesar salad was watery and I wouldn't recommend it. For entrees, we had several steaks, prime rib, chicken and short ribs. The steaks were good, the chicken was good, but the short ribs were the clear winner. For dessert, they offered only a choice between cookies or cobbler. We all ordered cobbler; the cobbler was just average. We ordered a few of their other desserts off RW menu just for fun; the chocolate lava cake was delicious and the jelly donuts were great and a lot of fun. All in all, I think that with the restaurant week menu, we got to try a good amount of food for a decent price. When it comes to their regular menu prices, I feel like they are moderately too expensive for the class of restaurant they are offering. This feels like it should be 20% cheaper to be a great place to come to before a sporting event (I'm sure it's packed before sporting events even at the current prices).
(4)Chris P.
The food here is awesome. The meat on the burger I had was phenomenal...it seriously melted in my mouth.
(4)Christina L.
Loved it! Stopped in for an impromptu drink at the bar while I was waiting for a friend. Too early for dinner, but ordered drinks and fondue. Dying to go back for a full meal. Bartender was attentive and friendly, hostess was sweet and the experience was lovely. A little pricey but don't mind spending money for good service, atmosphere and good dining. Will post a new review once I have an actual meal.
(4)Michael A.
Had a great dinner with the employees of Cartel Hair Salon on 12/6/11. I had the Grilled Wild Shrimp, baked red potato with green beans. Fantastic! The servers were on top of drinks and meals. Can't wait to go back for a family dinner.
(5)Robyn S.
I read about this place in the Food section of the LA Times and so I wanted to try it out. I've been on a wine kick lately so it seemed like the perfect time. I went on a Monday night so it wasn't busy at all. The bar is huge with nice comfortable seating so my boyfriend and I sat there. For starters, we tried the Cheese platter with your choice of 4 different cheeses. This was really good but I would have liked to of had some meat to go along with it. For main course, I had the prime rib. It was was good, not great. It was served with creamed spinach which I was a fan of. I tried Cheese Polenta for the first time and I was surprised that I liked it. It's sort of like grits with cheese....lol! If I were in the area again, I would go back but they should really expand their menu choices. Not very much to choose from.
(3)Robert H.
Had a nice time at Prime Cut. Very nice decor, friendly staff, and not too pricey. Started with Jumbo Shrimp appetizer. Was very fresh and the shrimp were of decent size Entree was the Chicken Burgundy. Id definately order this again. Sauteed chicken breast with a burgundy mushroom sauce. I had all veggies as a side to make it healthier. Very light meal and reasonably priced. The waitress we had very kind and attentive...... and we got lucky with no corkage fee. Prime has several things going for it; price, good food, location, decor, menu options, bar, and good service.
(4)Janet Q.
The food was better than the service. The creamed spinach was delicious. Service, slow and indifferent.
(3)Chandler T.
Awsome! Fast, friendly and tasty!!!
(5)Katie A.
Now let me tell you, I love this restaurant. They have a great wine list! I have been to this restaurant a few times. This particular time it wasn't as good as usual. I ordered the short ribs and they were really dry and the polenta was already cool, once it had reached me. My BF ordered the cheeseburger and he actually orders it almost everytime we go there, this time it was much more rare then he wanted it to be, so he was a little disappointed. This won't stop us from coming here again, but i hope this isn't going to be the new trend!
(3)Brian S.
Not sure what grade of meat they sell, but not sure I'd call it prime. One of the better spots to go before a Ducks or Angels game. Happy Hour isn't too busy, the deals probably aren't good enough to attract a crowd. Service is just okay. Has a waiter fish a piece of cork out of our wine bottle with his finger, then pour the wine. Again, probably the best spot in the are for pre-game to get decent food.
(3)Holly C.
What a great place! It looks a little imposing from outside, but inside it's a chill, fun atmosphere with great food. The deviled eggs are, indeed, the bomb. They have curry or something in them that gave a great kick. I had the prime rib dip. Great, high quality meat with no gristle or fatty bits and good, solid bread. Husband had the shortribs enchiladas. Sounds weird, but a nice combo. Finally, we had the cookies and milk, which was a comfort food surefire. Wish I lived closer, so I could eat there more often.
(5)Chuck H.
Before visiting this establishment I read their webpage, where they have on their wine menu that there is a Friday night happy hour from 10pm to midnight. When we arrived we were informed that the Friday late night happy hour had not been offered for a year and they did not offer to honor it anyways.
(1)Kendall B.
I love coming in for dinner and I usually sit at the bar. Nicole and Gary are the best bartenders, but the last few times I've come in, they haven't been working. Thankfully, last night Nicole was!! She makes the best drinks (especially martinis- get a lemondrop, a buttercream tini, or a '007) always yummy and good and cold!! I've had the grilled shrimp, parmesan salmon, and a burger... all delicious!! On the cons side... the fruit flies are bad and there is definitely a change in staff morale (it seems to be because of new management/ownership). Either way I give it 5 stars because of the excellent service Nicole and/or Gary provide - good food GREAT drinks!!!
(5)Jeff C.
After seeing the write up in the OC Register, my wife and friends decided to spend a pre Valentine's Day meal at the relatively new restaurant. Billed as a lower cost steak house and wine bar or "low cost luxury", the place has a nice casual feel and offers a minimal choice menu, but I'll bet that most anyone in your party can find something they like. Our party stuck with the classics; prime rib or steaks while I had the roasted chicken. Our waiter warned me that the chicken is individually roasted and it would take 20 minutes. He did not lie, but we didn't care either. The entrees were nice and tasty, no wow factor, but nothing to disappoint. The fondue appetizer was a fun way to start the evening and the jelly doughnuts were a unique dessert. The wine list offers tastes, glasses, and full bottles. They also offer various flights for a reasonable price. We ended up buying a bottle off the list from a winery we are extremely familiar. Corkage is $15 which is reasonable. Not somewhere that will draw me back regularly, but its a nice alternative to the other restaurants in the complex. Now before or after a movie, we now have a quality alternative so we can match our taste buds to the style of food served.
(3)David B.
I did a search on Yelp last night and found Prime cut. After reading the reviews my wife and I decided to check the place out. The decor was nice, the service was good, and the fondue w/roasted garlic was excellent (if it wasn't for the fondue, i would have given this restaurant 1 star). But when it came to the steak, I must say I was quite disappointed. The menu stated that the steaks were aged 20 some odd days but tasted like they were straight off the rack @ Albertsons. When I ordered the steak I asked for medium rare but I noticed it was more on the medium - medium well side, too dry for my taste. The meat quality was poor, I usually expect a larger, what I like to call a horseshoe strip (you know the best part of the rib eye! the part you always eat first...that part that is the juiciest and with all that awesome fat!). Prime cut's rib eye was more like price cut rib eye. The horseshoe was more like a fly's shoe. Taste & seasoning wise, I didn't find anything special other that the roasted garlic they served with it. Honestly I can grill a better tasting, un-aged, Costco steak at home. I do not believe I would be dining at Price Cut Cafe again... I just realized it's a MUST to cross-check the reviewers other posts... From now on, I'm going to make sure their idea of a 4 or 5 star restaurant is the same as my standards. I can't help but feel that some of the people with only a single post are fake. There's NO WAY this place has a 4 star rating whereas Morton's Steak House has 3.5 stars. .
(1)Andre T.
My work out partner just had a birthday, and she loves steak so decided to give Prime Cut a try. I was somewhat disappointed. Service was sub par. And the manager knew this. Several minutes after sitting down he came over and asked if anyone had come by our table yet. "Nope" I responded. The waitress came up seconds later. I realize this is a wine bar, but they have no beers on tap, and the selection could be a little better, although they did have somewhat of an interesting variety... and a full bar, so the evening was saved. I am not a wine pro, but I know what I like: Cabernet Sauvignoblahblah, and I know quite a few of the ones that I like... But they did not have any of them. I tried one that was recommended and it was just ok. Wine drinkers: Don't let my whining about the wine discourage you from checking this place out. For dinner I had the filet, and it was definitely good. Not the best, but good. I have had a better steak at a fish restaurant before. The setting at Prime Cut is very nice. Decor and ambience is very nice, but not 'stuffy' nice. Great spot to come after work with friends, maybe get some appetizers and wine and enjoy the bar. Parking sucks due to the movie theater. If you are paranoid about door dings you will have to park very far.
(3)George S.
this place was pretty delicious. fast service, great beer selection. great steak sandwich which is what i had. along with their tomato soup. a must try place.
(4)Nedra M.
The calamari is good, but they don't give you enough shrimp in it. We had to go on a digging expedition to find it. . The cheese fondue is pretty dayum good, could have been a wee bit cheesier. I had the Filet Migon Schnitzel which is medallions over some warm potato salad. Very Very good and probably what I will order the next time I come. The waiter was on point and was at our table quite regularly. I will probably be back.
(3)Kolby C.
Arrived there around 6:30 for my sisters birthday and we were promptly seated. The waiter was nice but seemed fairly new to the joint just based on his generally nervous vibe. Checked out the menu and was less than impressed, but decided to go for the Roasted Chicken and asparagus @ $16 (which politely told me it took 25 minutes to cook, so I put in my order before everyone else did). Lot's of other people complained about service lagging, but our waiter was quite speedy and attentive. The house cab was good and came out pretty quick and it was enjoyable, forgot the name. Thought the food took a bit long to come out, but blamed myself for ordering the roasted chicken. The chicken came out and had a great presentation, however the "large" size of the plate was quickly diminished once I got involved with it and noticed all the chicken was propped up on bread. Yes, small pieces of torn apart bread. It was adorned with some small raisins, seasoning, pine nuts, and lots of bread. When I finally pulled the bread out of the mix I was left with quite a pathetic little half chicken sitting in front of me. Although good, the portion was incredible small. Quickly at it and was left still yearning for more, definitely not worth the $16 IMO. Actually, not worth anything at all since it left me unsatisfied. The service was good, decor was like a cleaned up chain restaurant with a bit of class, and food was whatever. Kudos to them for trying, but they fell a bit short (at least with what I got).
(2)Matt Q.
Went for Valentine's Day, reservation was for 6:00 PM but we got there at 5:30 PM. They seated us almost immediately. To their credit, they were not taking any walk-ins whatsoever. While dining, we noticed many empty seats. They gave my wife a rose but there were no Valentine's Day specials or decor. Fondue was tasty, prime rib good, not great but good. The sides were tiny. Dessert was best part, we split a Hot Chocolate Cake served in a hot chocolate cup. Overall good but next time I will have to try the steaks.
(4)Tim N.
First time here with my wife and my kid on valentine day. The food was not that great. I had a 12 oz prime ribs and it was extremely salty. My side was good though. My wife had the filet mignon. The meat was tender and good. however, the side that came with it wasn't good.
(2)Raymond H.
Business lunch with the gang. Grilled cheese and tomato soup + salads. Food was just okay but the vibe and service, not so great. blah decor, dark. The bar and half the restaurant was closed down.
(2)Elleni H.
No corkage fee. Yummy starters like deviled eggs, fondue, warm olives. Ceasar salad, got thumbs up, but I enjoyed the cream of mushroom soup. My friends ordered a New York strip rare +, my hubby got a filet and I had the short rib rag-out. All were delicious and I recommend saving room for a small dessert. Dinner with my hubby and good friend. Nice atmosphere, however don't go for a late dinner, past 8. It clears out early and although no one's rushing you, you feel awkward having a leisurely dinner.
(4)Angela S.
I haven't been to this plaza is a long time and was thrilled to see more restaurants (you can only eat at chili's so much). I got the prime rib dip and my friend got a side of asparagus and the chicken burgundy. This was right after we'd watched Julie & Julia and we were starving after seeing so much good food on the screen. It was half-empty, but there was a computer error so our food was slow coming to us. But the food made up for it. The whipped potatoes were great, but the sandwich ommggggggg amazing. The bread was buttery, eggy and crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. Prime rib was sliced thin, but not too thin and had crispy edges as well. YUM horseradish was a great compliment to the sandwich. Asparagus was good too, not overcooked or wood-y. Chicken burgundy was good, but not amazing. It was really tender, but the sauce wasn't thhhaatttt great.
(4)Anne Marie P.
3.5 stars Great location next to Century. Flagship eatery for the company (Cinemark) that also owns Auld Irisher next door as well as the theater. As much as I enjoyed the casual, yet upscale ambiance....the best in Stadium Promenade - - I was a little disappointed by the service. It could be that they were plain busy, but running out of wine/water glasses? The smell of natural gas in the ladies room (they knew about it already) and taking longer than necessary to swing by with the check? I thought eating at 6:30pm was supposed to be a good thing. Their roasted chicken was a knock-off of Zuni cafe...even down to the bread salad. LOVED the wine flight options. Hot cocoa cake was smooth and indulgent. Would love to come back for the short ribs, polenta, and cheese course.
(3)Shannon G.
I came here on a business lunch meeting, great place for it too. There was hardly anybody in the restaurant though, which I thought was weird. Maybe it's more of a dinner place? Anyways, the food rocked! I got the prime rib melt, a salad and we had deviled eggs for appetizers. Everything was FANTASTIC! The service was great too, very friendly.
(5)Randy S.
great place, love the set up and location! food is awesome, cookies and milk are the best way to finish a meal!
(5)Katie R.
Get the DOUBLE CHICKEN SANDWICH!!!! It's the best sandwich I have ever had. The bun is home made, and it melts in your mouth. Who knew a girl like me could down two chicken breasts so easily. In addition, recently I gave up meat, so I switched to the Fish Sandwich. I replaced the focacia bread with the regular bun, and VOILA! Deliciousness! I host alot of client meetings here. It's classy, but reasonably priced. I would guess that lunch is $10-$15 a plate.
(5)Steve G.
went on a tuesday and the place really nice and quiet. Food was extremely good. I understand this was a wine bar but as a beer drinker was upset with there selection. Service was good. Might get a little crowded on weekends because of location but overall nice place.
(4)Sandy K.
The fuji apple salad is really good. Their focaccia bread is the best I've ever had. I like the ambiance which is very modern, clean and welcoming.
(4)Nancy L.
Here's the Register story the previous Yelper was talking about. ...and for the record, it was not a review, just a business profile. But, personally, I think this place rocks. Love the following dishes: Starters: grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, deviled eggs, BLT Salad: Main entrees: filet mignon, braised ribs with polenta (OMG so good) and the roasted chicken...the burger isn't too bad either..for $9.95..very good, but not as good at The Counter . ocregister.com/articles/…
(4)Adrienne R.
My brother took me here before a Ducks game about a month back. You HAVE to order the BLT salad!! So good. It really tastes better than it reads on the menu. So, we shared that and he ordered the prime rib dip and I ordered the Bleu Burger without the bleu... we shared entrees and I think the burger was better than the prime rib. Or perhaps prime rib dips are not my thing (love prime rib.. steak though!). Try not to overdo it on the horseradish, it'll get you! The fries are amazing! The only thing I didn't like about the meal was the room-temp water served in the carafe... what's wrong with ice?? Oh, and the guy in the booth behind me could not stop going on about how his steak was overdone, though I heard the manager say "that's how we cook our medium rare steaks." I think he just wanted to complain. Also, get here early on a game night as it filled up as we got closer to puck-drop. Good spot if you're in the neighborhood!
(4)Maggie N.
Came here for a glass of wine before going to the movie theatre next door. The wine selection was decent, but felt a little generic. I did appreciate the amount of wines from Napa and Sonoma, hence the added star. I ended up selecting a flight. The pours were on the small side, ok, I'll be honest, these were minature. A standard flight pour should be 2oz, these were 1oz at best, when I mentioned this, I got a snarly responce. Perhaps the bartender needs to learn proper pours, and some manners.
(2)Shannan B.
We just had our company New Year`s party (Allen James Salon in Tustin, in case you're curious) and it was as scrumptious as always. Laura and the crew took great care of us and everyone LOVED their meal and drinks. We had great food and service and we all left fat and sassy. What more could you ask for?
(5)Mike S.
I was definitely impressed with Prime Cut Café! The atmosphere, food and service exceeded my expectations and the prices were very reasonable. The starters all sounded great so I ordered a cheese plate and the shrimp cocktail to share. Loved them both and the presentation was nice too. The Granny Smith Apple Salad with was pretty as a picture and tasted great as well. It's hard to find a good prime rib these days but you can count on a tender mouth watering prime rib roasting at the Prime Cut Café. Everything I tried was just bursting with flavor. Their recipes are a cut above and everything tasted homemade. It's the perfect place to eat before a show since it is right next to the movie theater and down the street from the Honda Center. I'm definitely coming back!
(5)Darren T.
Went here with my family recently and was curious to see what it was like. We were seated within a few minutes, and the waitress was there soon after to greet us. We looked over the menu and the wine list, and dove in.We started with the Garlic cheese fondue, which for a garlic nut like myself seemed pretty bland. The Wedge salads were not that big of slice of wedge compared to most places, but it was really good. I enjoyed the prime rib it was cooked perfect and the raw horseradish (the real stuff) was so good and soooo hot. My wife and mother had chicken dishes while my father had a steak. We all enjoyed some wine from there extensive wine list, while my wife enjoyed the sampler special of champagnes. The staff was friendly, and the service great. they even brought some hot water out to heat up our babies bottle. The place looks great and the restrooms are clean. I will be back, and urge you to try it. This is walking distance to the Ahaheim stadium (the pond) and would be great before a game or concert. a pretty classy place without the price.
(4)Catherine M.
Went here last weekend for the first time with FI. We ordered the calamari which was ok. Nothing spectacular. I ordered the Filet Mignon and it was spectacular. The meat was soft and the garlic was perfect topping. My FI ordered the dip pork sandwich and he loved it. I'll be back to try other items.
(4)K T.
Great food and atmosphere. Our favorite was the smoked salmon appetizer!
(4)Scott C.
I had the skirt steak and it was good, but I remember the best part of my dinner was the wedge salad. I'd come back for the salad.
(3)Cristy M.
This review is so past due. I've been coming to this place for my prime rib fix for a minute. Pretty good for the price. The yorkshire pudding isn't too bad either. You can opt for either creamed spinach or sautéed for your side. I've had the sea bass just recently and surprisingly it was not overcooked. Love the atmosphere and service. On a nice day out you have the option of dinning outside on their patio, which is a nice change of scenery. Make a reservation because sometimes it can get busy. Parking is accessible when the movie theatre doesn't get too packed. Try it out and maybe catch a movie after.
(4)Michelle S.
First time here so I didn't know what to order -- TONS of beef items on the menu and only a couple chicken and fish dishes. Not wanting to spend a lot of money, I opted for the hamburger. I WAS ECSTATIC WITH IT! It had a super soft bun & delightfully seasoned high quality beef! The server was nice & attentive but not over the top. The cosmo martini was to die for! On the way out we noticed the Happy Hour specials that are avaialable at the bar only -- lots of half-priced drinks & apps. We will DEFINITELY be back. It was one of the best hamburgers EVER -- definitely LOVE AT FIRST BITE!!
(4)Vicky N.
This place has the best Prime Rib Dip sandwich. The shoestring fries they serve w/ dish adds a perfect amount of crunch and saltiness. Great wine selection and ambiance.
(4)Brittani D.
steak was really really good. i got it to go, only thing i didn't like is how they put my food in the bag.. spilled everywhere but next time i'll be eating there so no mess problems. decently priced and very tastey
(4)D S.
The best Prime Rib sandwich in the area. Great food and very nice place to meet for a business lunch or casual lunch. The asparagus is a great add on side option.
(5)Paula N.
Just finished an amazing dinner - all 5 of us were very happy with our meals... the herb roasted chicken, bbq bacon burger, french dip, prime rib and the bbq pulled pork were all extremely good. The carrot cake was perfect as well... we will definitely be back... the service was great and the place has a cool vibe... really really worth trying out - if you are in doubt... GO!!!
(4)Selena H.
Attended restaurant for Valentine's day. Since it was considered a wine bar, I figured that it would be pseudo quiet and have a dark, romantic feel to it. I was wrong. Walking in, you see the bar with big screen tvs and what seems like a loud and vibrant bar life. Around the bar were tables for dinner patrons. Wasn't as romantic as I expected it to be. The food was decent, though my prime rib did not come as ordered. Waitress was kind enough to take it back and have it redone. Overall, I would probably go back only for the bar, with friends or if there's a good game on.
(2)Philip S.
Lunch for two. Lobster roll and prime rib dip. Both were very good. Thing is the lobster roll was $17 and the prime rib was $15. If you have the money, the place is great. For us peons hello InNOut.
(4)Robert F.
I love this place! This has become our new regular place to eat. In fact, we rarely go anywhere else. If you want good, fresh, simple but lovingly prepared American food without spending a fortune or (the opposite extreme) eating at a diner, served in a comfortable, pleasant setting, this is the place for you. I've tried several menu items and they're all excellent. The prime rib dip is amazing. Actually, all of their sandwiches are great. They're one of the few restaurants that understands that the most important part of the sandwich is the bread, so they serve them all on really soft, sweet bread. I took my parents here last week, and my dad said the prime rib was the second best he's ever had (and he's a big prime rib connoisseur, like me). Even my mom liked it, and she's notoriously hard to please (again, like me). And the made-to-order desserts? Love 'em!
(5)Armando O.
The only reason I'm giving them only two stars is because I came here for happy hour and I was not impressed. There are not enough menu or draft beer selections. Service was averaige since the bar was pretty empty. I looked over the lunch menu and the prices seem fair but I'll have to come back to try it.
(2)Meg T.
prime cut's sandwich dip is amazing. when I'm not in the mood for the sandwich, I'll have the BLT salad, which comes with proscuttio, tomatoes, arugala, mozerella, and bread at the bottom, which is lighter than the sandwich dip. Atmosphere is nice, and I've never had a problem with service, however whenever I seem to go, there doesn't seem to be that many customers there.
(4)Paul V.
It is a distinct possibility that the Prime Cut Cafe and Wine Bar can only be enjoyed with a hearty sampling of wine from the bar and a healthy serving of thin-sliced prime rib. Alas, at this stop I abstained from such pleasures, and suffered the consequences. First off, this isn't really the place to go with the extended family. Yeah, they had kid friendly food, and yeah, they seated the entire family without a problem, but the environment had no diversions for a family of six. So if you're a family with kids coming out of the movies, try one of the other restaurants in the area. The food ranged from adequate to mediocre, with the best stuff reserved for the appetizers. We had the cheese fondue, spreading the roasted garlic on their grilled bread between double-dipping. The ribeye was fatty, and chewy. The chicken club salad was bland. The prime rib salad was light on salad, and heavy on what appeared to be the dried-out shavings from whatever had been cut for other diners. The best dishes appeared to be the burgers: big, stuffed with garnishes, juicy. This begs the question: why call the place Prime Cut, and why charge the high prices, if you do your best work with ground beef?
(2)Joseph G.
Good food. Small portions for the price, though.
(4)Twinkie e.
Sat at the bar. Great steak (Sirloin Coulotte).... Awesome gratin potatoes! Martini's were good too.
(4)Haley H.
I had the prime rib sandwich and it was very busy but our server Holly was so attentive. We never had an empty glass or a dirty table. She was Friendly too!!! The decor was modern and clean and a very fun place for my sister and I to have dinner. Great location too! Next to Bob's big boy and acapulco's but I am so happy we chose this place and will be back again!
(5)Stephanie W.
Went there for oc restaurant week. Got the mushroom bisque, prime rib and warm cookies and milk. Hubby got the tomato bisque, filet mignon tacos, and warm cookies and milk... Didn't really like the mushroom bisque so traded with the hubby.. prime rib was cooked to how I like it... however, only the outside has any flavor... the inside of the meat had no flavor what so ever... the filet mignon tacos were delish and the cookies were good... I'd go back and try other things. Decor was sleek and lots of wine bottles.. but don't drink so all that wine didn't matter to me..
(4)Nathalie C.
My friend and I went here during Orange County Restaurant Week. We were already in high spirits since our three-course meal was $15 each. Our waiter recommended the Prime Rib Dip so of course I ordered it. Best decision. The berry cobbler a la mode was probably my second best decision. I left the restaurant very full and very happy. Isn't that the point of dining out?
(5)Diana C.
I ate there with my husband two nights ago and I felt it was amazing. We both had prime rib, cooked to perfection. It came with sauteed spinach and some sort of bread pop over. Just the right amount of food, healthy, and I didn't leave in a food coma. We had the french donuts for desert with come with ice cream and dipping sauces of your choice, absolutely to die for if you are a fan of freshly made gourmet donuts. The restaurant even comped our desert because they felt it took too long, but my husband and I are a fan of long dinners so it didn't matter. I highly recommend this place. Great service, and atmosphere as well.
(5)Kasey F.
The service was excellent, the interior is very well designed and decorated, and the Grilled Sourdough Burger was fantastic. The deviled eggs appetizer was great, too. The hostess, bartender, and our server were all very friendly and attentive. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant on a Sunday for lunch. We had a party of 11 and they gave us our own private room, which was awesome. I'm looking forward to going back to try their other entrees.
(4)Ryan D.
Took my girlfriend here for dinner. Had good service. Very nice ambiance, but i felt the food was overpriced for what we got. Portions were small, and food was just ok. I had the hangar steak, i felt that i cook better steaks at home.
(3)Nnyleg J.
We had dinner here and liked it alot. There was no wait at all too which was great!!! The food was fresh and cooked the way we wanted it. We will be back!
(5)Ira N.
had dinner there last night with family. STAY AWAY FROM HERE FOR NOW. THEY ARE INFESTED WITH GNATS/FILES. We had to constantly move them away...as did everyone else in the place. Management said they do not know where they are coming from or how to get rid of them. We couldn't get out of there fast enough......All that was offered to use was a free desert next time....THEY SHOULD HAVE COMPED OUR MEAL AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THE PLACE......WHAT A HORRIBLE DINNER
(1)ChickaPea P.
I had high hopes for this place it was very nicely decorated and it was fairly full considering the weather. Anyhow we ordered two steaks, drinks and deviled eggs. The highlight was the deviled eggs. The steak was OK and i was not a fan of their potato side dish it was not flavorful at all! I would have preferred french fries...and the service was super slow! I felt ignored, we never received water and when I asked for two glasses I got ONE..and had to ask for refills. The wine was decent but the long island Iced tea was a disaster. I was still hungry after my meal so I went across the way had a pina colada and appetizers...yup it was a bummer to pay that much and not be full or satisfied.
(2)Judy J.
i've passed by this place a million times and never thought to go in and check it out. well tonight, i did... i loved the casual, but yet elegant atmosphere. the menu had something on it for everyone. had the deviled eggs and fondue for starters... YUMMY! i had the parmesan crusted salmon with lobster infused whipped potatoes. it was ok... could have had a bit more flavor especially with the potatoes. ordered a side of green beans and they were still "too fresh" for my liking. it could have been a cooked a lot more. i'd definitely go back again to try something else. hopefully next time, i'll have better luck with the entree.
(4)Khue P.
Was there last Friday for a friend's bday. Only me and her and we both had the sirloin coulette. It was cooked perfectly medium. Steak was very flavorful and came with scalloped potatoes and roasted garlic. The only few things that rubbed me the wrong way about my meal was I asked for extra garlic and they literally gave me 1 piece. However my friend asked for more during her meal and got about 5 extra pieces. Also when I made reservations, they said that the dessert was complimentary because of her bday. They ended up charging me for it anyways. No biggie, it was only $6.95, but whatevers since I had a $10 off coupon anyways. All in all, a pretty decent meal for two for a little over $40 + tip.
(4)Susan G.
We went there for a birthday celebration for my mother in law who was turning 88 years old. She is not a big drinker so I thought she would like a wine flight. She apparently did not care for any of the wines. She complained that her prime rib (smallest cut) was too fatty. I had the largest cut which looked the same size as my mother who took the medium cut. We had the usual fat that comes with Prime Rib. Their creamed spinach was tasty but too small. Their au gratin potatoes were more greasy than cheesy. I asked for them to be made less greasy. It took so long that when it came, I needed it boxed up. The waitress did the crappiest job of boxing up leftovers, she just dumped everything into a box. I did not know it and gave her a huge tip. They comped my mother in law's dessert which was a nice touch. When I got home I found out what a horrible mess was made with the leftovers. Even my dog wouldn't eat them!
(4)Adrienne L.
This restaurant has a very similar menu to Houston's but offers more options. The prices are very reasonable. The burgers and salmon entree is delicious. This is a great place to come before watching a movie.
(4)Kim J.
This place is just okay. Location is good and the decor is nice but the food and service is just mediocre. Monday through Thursday they offer 3 course meal for $20 so it's worth a visit. I recommend steak sandwich and beet salad.
(3)Alex W.
Delicious food, excellent service. I wish I had more excuses to get down to Orange County. We stopped by on Sunday after a trip to the Muzeo in Anaheim and the first thing you notice is the cool, clean lines, very relaxing. From there the meal was impeccable. The best part was the dessert. Homemade donut holes (a la beignets) served with fresh jams for dipping/smearing/pigging out.
(5)Georgia S.
Friendly, great service, and I'll definitely be back for the food (which astoundingly is reasonably priced!) For starters we got the Granny Smith Apple Salad, which was fresh, crisp, and delicious. Also the shrimp cocktails, which while nothing special, was extremely tasty. The farm house cheeses came with honey, apple, and pecans, which since we ordered a bleu cheese seemed like a little bit of a repeat of the salad, but next time we could just order different cheese. I wish they would bring back the Midnight Moon cheese, however. The prime rib was nicely cooked, flavorful, and I was very impressed by the sauteed spinach- nice and garlicky! The yorkshire pudding that comes with it was just ok, and could have benefited from more jus, but that's just my opinion. My friend ordered the burger and finished the whole thing- so it must have been good 'cause she's more of an "eat half" of everything type of person. Our other friend ordered the short rib sandwich, which I wasn't a fan of 'cause I don't like BBQ sauce, but he seemed to enjoy it. It was also a little messy to eat. Dessert- the doughnuts were fresh and hot, and good enough to eat without any of the jams they came with. Though I do also recommend the apricot jam with it. The chocolate cake is much more like a soufflee, but it had all of us fighting over the last bite. Our waiter was very attentive and talkative, inquiring after whether or not we were enjoying the food without being too pushy, and generally pleasant as a server. I look forward to a return visit!
(5)Loka L.
What a disappointment! First the decor is very sad, the most generic wine bottle photos ever. my moms steak sandwitch was raw. They didn't ask her how she wanted it done. Sent it back, came back well done as wanted. I asked for my bacon cheeseburger medium rare, and at first it seemed alright, then partway through one half it was completely gooey raw. sent it back and it came out well done. The manager or whoever she was cowered out of admitting a mistake by saying shed brought out one that was more well done, and implied with her tone that I shouldn't have ordered medium rare if I was gonna want it more cooked. I'm sorry, but when I send back a completely raw burger that should have been medium rare, don't overcompensate by bringing back a new well done burger. For 15 bucks, you should be able to successfully grill a medium rare burger. Also the burger in general really could have used some lettuce to cut the salt. The whole thing was way too salty. My step dads fish sandwich was good on flavor but he said the focaccia bread fell apart under the weight of the fillings. They did offer us a free desert for the mistakes which we happily obliged ordering the flourless volcano chocolate cake. It, unfortunately, was also undercooked, even for a volcano cake, and it was obvious they rushed it to the table. Also, the whole plate was covered in powdered sugar, but none on the cake...really? And on a final note, a pillow infomercial was playing on the tv over the bar. Will not be going back.
(2)Kathleen G.
This was a great find. Our family has a celebratory lunch here this past Sunday and everything was really great from the calamari, to the burrata mozarella salad, the tomato bisque and the Halibut special of the day. Dessert was wonderful and I highly recommend the white sangria.Gary took great care of us also.
(4)Dan C.
The food quality was good, no doubt, but the service was abysmal. Long wait times, forgetful staff. Not good. 5% tip at best.
(2)Ron D.
Great place to eat. The whole family loved their meals. Very quite on a Monday, made everything fast. The wife had prime rib, that was great. I had the Sirloin steak - well done, and it was still juicy. Kid loved their burgers, and onion string fries. Great service to top it off = a great time dining.
(5)Lin P.
Came here for lunch for OC restaurant week last year, and was pleasantly surprised. They have a really good prime rib dip. Didn't get to partake too much in their wine bar though so can't really comment about that.
(3)David I.
Should be a 3 1/2.. I live pretty much down the street from this shopping center, but we really don't like the movie theatre here so we tend to avoid it. We've been wanting to go to Prime Cut since it opened, but never had a reason to go. Then, I saw they were offering "no corkage" and we were in. We grabbed a bottle of wine from our chiller and headed over. There was a 45 min wait on a Saturday night, that tells us people are willing to wait. The decor is really nice, makes me feel right at home. We found a spot at the wine bar and ordered a glass of wine (even though we brought our own ,we were saving that for dinner). Unfortunately, this is the first reason that Prime Cut lost a star. I'm very picky about keeping my reds between 55 and 65 deg. They have their reds sitting out at room temperature in a place that was fairly warm, so probably around 75. This is too warm for a red in my opinion and my expectations of a wine bar vs a normal restaurant are a little higher. We were seated for dinner and once our server saw the bottle we brought, she immediately brought us glasses of wine and uncorked it for us. The bottle was poured for us throughout the night, even without the corkage fee. That was a nice touch. For starter, I had the green apple salad. It was crisp and fresh and the way they sliced the apples gave you that flavor in every bite. For dinner I ordered the short rib pasta. I wasn't looking for anything too heavy, but I wanted a lot of flavor. The dish was pretty good, as light as I imagined, but still needed a touch more flavor. Next time we go, hopefully I'll be in the mood for a heartier meal so I can order a steak. as I thought their prices were reasonable and it seems to get good reviews.
(3)kim n.
Very nice experience overall.Our waiter was slammed with a big party right after us but really did his best and corrected a problem w/ steak temperature w/ grace and dessert.when the proper temp. filet arrived it was melt in your mouth tender and flavorful.The sauteed garlic rocked!The salmon was also very nice.The apple cobbler left much to be desired but we were so stuffed and anxious to get to our show so it wasn't an issue.I will definately return toexplore more on their menu!
(4)Carm S.
Well I would have liked to enjoyed this place but I never made it into the front doors on a Sunday morning at 11am. Went to have some brunch there with the girlfriend's parents since they had received a coupon. We looked on the website and it said they opened at 11am. So we got there exactly at 11 am and the menu was placed outside but doors were closed and not a soul inside. A waiter was setting tables outside and informed us the chefs did not show up for work?!!!!!! There was misunderstanding and apparently they were not aware that the place was opening a 11am on a Sunday. So maybe it was a blessing in disguise that we ended up somewhere else. If they cant even get their chefs to be there when they open I cant imagine them being open for very long.
(1)Rose B.
Today was the 3rd time I have come here with co-workers - the 4th time for everyone else in my group. We love coming here - they always set aside a private dining area for us, which is great and we feel like we can get a little louder and not bother the other patrons. There is usually about 10 of us. The food is AWESOME! The mushroom soup is great and a must. I usually get the Burgundy Mushroom burger, but today I branched out and got the Prime Rib melt - YUM! I have also had the Bacon Bleu burger. The Mushroom seems to be the group's fave. One of us got the salmon with lobster-infused mashed potatoes. It looked really good. Bottom line - the food is just great and we keep coming back for that. The topper is the staff have always been so nice and sweet. Today, we had the best servier of all the times we have come. I believe her name is VIctoria and I didn't get a chance before we left to let her manager know how fabulous she was to us today. I hope he reads this to give her extra kudos. She was so nice, bubbly, and engaging with us. I know that getting a group of people who all want separate checks, etc. can be a pain in the ass, but she seemed to be so nice about it. I hope my co-workers tipped her appropriately!! Anyway, Victoria, you rock and thank you again for the yummy donuts for dessert for our boss - it was a great send-off for him :)
(5)Ann M.
I took my dad here for fathers day dinner. The restaurant is pretty dark inside and very noisy. Most likely due to the wood floors and tables. The service we received was not very good. Waiter was not too attentive. Did not bring bread when we sat down, we had to ask for it twice before they finally brought us some bread after our meals arrived. My mom ordered the cafe salad - the lettuce was not chilled, chicken was very dry, barely any salad dressing, and the bowl it was served in was warm so it made the lettuce room temp. The rest of us ordered steak and prime rib which were fine. Not gourmet and the flavor of the beef wasn't as good as it should have been since it said it was aged but you get what you pay for. We won't be going back.
(2)Krista M.
Focaccia burger was unbelievable! I can't wait to go back for another one.
(5)Alvin D.
A group of coworkers and I tried this place out. we arrived around 11:45ish and the place was rather empty. We were probably the third groun in this place. The decor and look of the restaurant shouts foo - foo wine bar. We sat down and looked at the lunch menu, which was alright with selections ranging from soups, sandwiches, salads and some entrees. I went with four women luckiy me, but they all had different salads. I decided on a Albacore tuna sandwich with slaw. When the meals arrived, the salads were nice sixed and looked very good. My sandwich came in a sourdough bread, the tuna was fairly chunky and very tasty. Nothing really knocked me out of my feet here but will return to try some other stuff.
(3)Jen E.
The best thing about this place is the location....and the lack of crowds. While every other restaurant near the movie theater was busting out the doors with a 30-40 minute wait, Prime Cut Cafe was a walk-in. The ambience was fantastic. New and shiny, yet dark and cosy. And quiet! Our waiter was attentive and informative. The food, described as upscale-comfort, was good, but the drinks were better. The bartender has a heavy pour. This is definitely some place I will go again.
(4)Campus F.
I was here about a month ago because I was in Orange for a tournament and I absolutely LOVED this place! I sat at the bar and had great service and a great steak... will be back the end of July and I can't wait!
(5)Carrie S.
Tried this place out for lunch after attempting to go to Bob's Big Boy, which had a half hour wait - ouch! I had heard this place was good, so we gave it a whirl. First, I love that the top entree on the lunch menu is a grilled cheese with tomato soup and mixed greens side. Does it get any better than that?? It was a warm day though (too warm for soup) so I opted fo the cheeseburger. I will be back for that perfect combo though! Anyway, the cheeseburger was delicious! Cooked perfectly on a yummy bun with shoestring fries on the side. I have a feeling dinner here would be great too. Only things I would change - the smooth jazz music was awful. I'm not exactly their demographic, so maybe the 40+ wine crowd is into it, I don't know, but I found it distracting. How about some nice jazz standards instead of Kenny G and Yanni? Also, it took awhile to get our bill. At dinner that might be fine, but when you have a lunch HOUR it's important to get in, enjoy yourself, and get out quickly. All in all it was great experience and I will be back.
(4)Carm C.
I went today for lunch to try their latest salad featured on their 'restaurant week'. The waitress was super nice (Stacey) and for appetizer I was about to have a salad but was getting the fillet mignon salad so she asked if I preferred something else other than a salad. Even though soup wasn't an option on the 'restaurant week' menu, she offered it so I tried the tomato and my mom got the butternut squash. The tomato soup was 'okay', I've had better at Panera's but my mom's squash soup looked good and she really liked it. The main entree was good but last year we had tried the 'warm potato salad' as it was part of restaurant week and it was so much better!!! I hadn't seen that item on the regular menu and thought it had a name change or something so I asked...turns out it's no longer on the menu period! No name change, just no more of it! Major disappointment! But anyways we finished most of our salad and had the cookies. We were pretty excited with the cookies considering we originally were feeling kind of 'blah' about it...we thought they were going to be some generic, hard, cold cookies. When we got them they were 2 good sized chocolate chip cookies and warm with melted chocolate chips! To be honest that was the favorite part of our meal! This place has good burgers and other salads so I would go back but I really hope they bring back the warm potato salad!
(4)Carrie C.
This place is situated in a complex near the Honda Center. With a movie theater and several other restaurants. Since this place is close to my place, I've had my eye on it for awhile. This is a nice place to take someone, especially to get some wine and have some conversation, but then that's about it. The waiter took forever to come around and take our order. that was unacceptable especially because A) I was STARVING and B) we were like the only people in the place. what the hell are you busy with? I wasn't sure. I ordered the fettucine with shortrib ragout..which sounded WAY better than it actually tasted. It was served lukewarm and it was just like tomato sauce used sparingly over pasta with a bit of short rib here and there. I was quite disappointed. Then for dessert we ordered the donut balls with different dipping sauces. I expected the chocolate sauce to be a thick fudge sauce but it was like herseys chocolate syrup. The other three, tasted like jam out of a jar. Disappointing. Then the waiter took forever with the check. Hmph. EH.
(3)John A.
I love this place. This was only our second time there, and both times we sat at the bar, but both experiences were terrific. The bartenders (Key and another gentleman) were attentive and funny but only when necessary. The food's been really good on both occasions. This time my wife and I shared the Blue Cheese Burger (along with some other appetizers) and it was hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had.
(5)Kelli O.
I came here with my family before we went to see a movie. Everyone ordered something with steak, but I ordered the fish of the day. It was eh. I ate the fish and was pushing my food around trying to find what else was on the plate. Wasn't at all filling or unbelievably tasty... and my family said their steaks were alright, but all overdone... nothing to get excited about. Would've sent them back, but we were in a time crunch to make the movie so we ate what we could and rushed outta there. Oh and our server was super slow. Our appetizer never came out and when I asked him about it, he said he would check on it... our appetizer came out 2 minutes before our dinners came out. As they were putting our dinners on the table, they asked if we were finished with the appetizer. We looked at them, looked at the appetizer... looked BACK at them and said, "Uhhh, it just came out, we haven't even touched it yet..." They looked all confused. Lame. Only plus to this is their wine was yummy... my family ordered one of their wine tasters - pretty good. I ordered the raspberry patron martini and you could definitely taste the patron. The HIGHLIGHT of my meal lol.
(2)Brad J.
Good service. Nice management. Reasonable prices. The Ahi Mignon is great. Also recommend the Votre Sante Pinot Noir.
(4)rene m.
Food was good. Restaurant is clean, nice decor. we went there for a late lunch. service was bad, our waiter Fernando took 10 mins to take our order. we were so hungry. he kept on working back and forth to other tables. if he can't handle couple tables at a time, he should just concretrate on 2 tables at a time. otherwise, everything was good. will go back again, hopefully we don't get Fernando
(3)Justie A.
Food here is really great! LOVE the burgers. The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is b/c service could be improved.
(4)Kerry W.
Wow this place has potential. It's simply beautiful inside and has a great inviting feel to it. The wine list is decent but for even the least afficionado it's insufficient. The menu is vast and interesting and the meal we had was good. The chicken especially and the short ribs. But where they lost 2 full stars was horrible service. We were sat and left alone for 20 full minutes and had to ask for a waitress. Not sure why but in 30 sec we were assigned the bartender???WTH?? The manager was very apologetic which was nice but he did not remedy the problem, the poor service continued. Mind you this was a slow tuesday night crowd of which 90% of the restaurant was empty. If they fix their service problem this could be a pretty good place. Another suggestion is to get a Better wine list as well. There were lots to choose from but no real gems just a bunch of unheard of stuff an over priced with the rare "oh that's one I know" bottom line: I'd go back but may wait a few weeks..
(3)Brenda T.
Wow! Great adult burger experience. Sophisticated burger with great beef, rich bun, with just enough cheese and toppings. The service is top notch; the staff is very friendly, helpful and genuinely pleasant.
(5)Elizabeth A.
I had dinner last night with my family. There was eight of us and we were seated in the wine room which was nice and private. It seemed like people were dressed casual and some were a bit more dressy. I think because of where it's located, people tend to dress more casual. The food was excellent. Most of us got the cafe cut prime rib that's served with cream spinach and yorkshire pudding. The others got the beef short ribs that were served with mascarpone polenta and something else, I forget. I didn't hear a complaint from anyone. The appetizers looked delicious and I will be sure to try them next time. I wanted to have plenty of room for dessert. I got the molten cake and shared the jelly donuts. ..WOW! They were good! My husband got the fruit cobbler and it was D-LISH!! The topping was like a fluffy scone..YUM! I think what I liked best were the prices. As advertised, it's affordable dining and tasty. The portions are generous and come with nice sides. There is no need to order extra sidedishes. We go to dinners a lot and sometimes it's overpriced and not good. I will definitely be back, maybe lunch? As long as they always serve the jelly donuts!
(5)W H.
My husband and I dropped the kid and his friend at the movies and went to prime cut cafe. It had a beautiful atmosphere and it was crowded. We sat at the bar and had some wine and decided to have the Lobster and Steak It was perfectly wonderful. The staff behind the bar was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the Prime Cut Cafe. The only comment I have as to why only 4 stars, The water tasted like Bleach.
(4)CHAUSTER S.
quality of of food was bad. we order the biggest steak they offer and was greasy and tasteless, calamari and shrimp was loaded with oil, food portion were small . the meat of the steak salad was cold ,tasteless and chewy. service was great and love the atmosphere. our dinner for two without alcohol was 109.00 not including tip
(1)Toni D.
I've been here several times. I still remember the first time I dined at prime cut cafe and I was blown away with the decor and service. I ordered the tuna and it was delicious!!! They have a great selection of food and wine. I recommend this place to all my friends. A great atmosphere to hang out!
(5)Viv R.
The food was amazing and so was the staff. The manager is gluten free and personally came over to discuss what options were available sans gluten -- and there were a lot. Our server was incredible on every level and went above and beyond. The food was impeccable, fresh, well seasoned and delicious (and healthy too)! We loved their wine selection and the cheese board as well! A great dining experience!
(5)Lizzie C.
Came here for lunch with the co workers. We had a big group so we got a private room off to the side which was really nice. Ordered a couple of the appetizers. Deviled eggs, guac, olives (served a little warm), and ahi tuna tarts were okay. The best appetizer was that flat bread they had with the caramelized onions. I got one of the featured entrees, Ahi tuna with mango pickled onions and fingerling potatoes. that was okay. Not sure it was worth $26 a plate. That's what I get for ordering fish and a place called prime cut cafe. For dessert we had the donuts holes which were fabulous. They were a little gooey in the middle and it comes with different fruit jams to put on top. Delish! Service was great and overall a good restaurant. :)
(3)Laura S.
I really love the look and feel of this place. The food is great and some of the items are unique. They filter the drinking water and you can tell - it's good. Love this place.
(5)Lori P.
I hosted a surprise birthday party at Prime Cut on Saturday afternoon 4/4. Because Ron and his staff worked so hard, everything was perfect! From the moment the guest of honor arrived and everything in between. I can't thank them enough for making this event so special. Thank you Ron and Prime Cut!
(5)Sara P.
Disappointed. That's how I felt after having lunch with a vendor the other day. I think they change up their menu's constantly to fit the seasonal veggies and fruit. BUT that doesn't mean what they are serving is that great. The rest of the party was reasonably happy with their choices. I got a smoked salmon salad and it was so gross, I just had to send it back. The waitress takes away my dish, stating she should have warned me most patrons do not like this salad. UMMMM that would have been good to know before you went back with the order. I did get this filet mignon salad that was pretty awesome.
(3)Temenah C.
We had our company holiday party here, ahem, company holiday happy hour. I don't know if I was that impressed that I need to come back. Our designated servers were outstanding. I wanted a filthy gin martini with blue cheese stuffed olives (pay attention, that's my signature drink and I'll request it a lot) and the server actually stuffed the olives for me. Now if that's not amazing service I don't know what is! The night kicked off with the usual fruit/veggie/cheese trays. Since these are all things I love, I was a little excited. However, being a secret oink, I was ready for the real food to come around. We were treated to smoked salmon crostini, pork short rib sliders, shrimp cocktail, and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for dessert. The salmon was ok. I caught some of the smoky flavor, but other than that, there was nothing spectacular about it. I didn't have any of the sliders cuz I don't do the hog, but I kinda didn't understand why they used pork short rib at a steak place. Also, seeing as though it was a steakhouse with Prime cuts (get it?!), I don't understand why there was no filet mignon, or rib eye slider. It seems as though they'd want to use that as a teaser to get people to come back and spend money on a Prime filet. Oh well. The shrimp cocktail was good in that it didn't taste fishy a. The cookies were good but kinda of a let down. I mean, at Prime Cut Cafe I ate a choco chip cookie? Maybe mini creme brulees or tarts would have been nicer. I'd go back for Happy Hour, but not for a sit down dinner. Definitely more casual environment than other Prime restaurants.
(3)Kimberly C.
I can't speak for the food but the dark hair snotty bartender who couldn't even look us in the eye but gave us the abrupt hold on finger, didn't deserve the $5 tip she snaked on the 15$ bill for (2) 1/2 glasses of wine she served us. I couldn't believe they were half full. If I lived in Orange I would never come back after that, ever. I wish I would have gotten her name. I would have called her manager ASAP. today was Thursday Dec 12th and we were at the bar at 630pm. Rude, very rude service!
(1)C P.
One of my favorite items on the menu is the Prime Rib Dip!! Yummy!! Along with fries and I'm in heaven. Happy hour is a tad expensive for the location but worth it if you love beef, and I do! Wine poor is a bit skimpy for us wino's but they do have a nice selection. I have been here numerous times and have never left disappointed. I'll be back
(4)Quint S.
Shear accident we happened upon this eaterie . The restaurant was very slow. Maybe four other small groups. Initialy we tried to sit on the patio next to one other group. Heavy cigar smoking taking place. The hostes was shocked we requested to be relocated away from the smoke. Waitress was very nice, extremely slow. It took Aproximatly 50 minutes to get eight burgers and fries. The food was fine for a six dollar burger, but not for a sixteen dollar burger. My experience was less then fair, time constraints, pricing, cost for the product delivered, factored in. Recommendation, if your time, product pricing isn't an issue then the facility is adequate.
(2)Julie L.
We had out holiday party here this year. The area on the left side of the restaurant was roped off for our private event. The decor was nice and snazzy, but the layout wasn't conducive for seating large parties. There were tables and chairs and booths that only comfortably sat about 4 people. So we squeezed in together. Although, It was nice that we had access to the patio. Which provided additional seating. It was a brisk night outside though, and no heating was provided. Oh and the food could definitely have been better. My company only provided us with heavy appetizers even though this restaurant was called prime cut. Hah. What a joke. We were all craving steak! =P We had: *smoked salmon on crostini - salmon tasted like it was straight from a can *pork short rib sliders - pork was ok (I've had better), but the slider bread was soooo soggy. They served this to us last, when we had already filled up on all the other stuff. *Shrimp cocktail - one big shrimp with some cocktail sauce on it - ok...wasn't too memorable actually. Which probably means it wasn't bad but not good enough for me to remember. *cheese fondue w/ bread - bread was a tad burnt. Fondue tasted good but wait until the cheese is very warm. *cheese and fruit - good. fresh. can't mess this up. The service was really nice and pretty attentive to our large party.We even got warm chocolate cookies at the end. Yum. After getting a taste of some of their food, not sure I'd be back to pay for a meal. If you can't do appetizers right, why would I come back for a whole meal?
(2)Susan G.
What a terrific find! I was looking for an alternative to our usual place for a pre-event dinner and was swayed by the good reviews here on Yelp. Inside was noisy, but we were seated out on the patio under the heaters, where it was quiet, relaxed and warm. Our server was polite, attentive and fun. The shrimp cocktail was terrific; the prime rib was cooked exactly to order, and the prime rib french dip was excellent. A plus was the oven-roasted beets I substituted for the fries for a nominal up-charge. The prime rib came with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and a splendid Yorkshire pudding (I know - it's just a popover, but they're still a treat!). Their dessert selection is really unique - several desserts are cooked to order and I was sorely tempted by the "Cookies and milk" which features fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, but husband laughed out loud at my suggestion. Clearly I need to come back with my BFF for that alone. Because we were slightly pressed for time, we shared a creme brulee, which was at least as good as cremes brulee I've enjoyed at my other favorite restaurants. We will definitely be coming back!
(4)Alex A.
So we went on Mothers Day in the evening and a reservation was for about it 5 o'clock. It wasn't too crowded when we got there. The ambiance was really pretty. The outside looked nice but it was too windy so we sat inside. Great hospitality, drinks and bread!!! Yes... there focaccia bread was delicious. My family enjoyed their meal and we will be back
(4)SJ P.
I just had one of the best meals of my life. This restaurant is known for their prime rib, and rightfully so. The steaks are so tender; they melt in your mouth. I highly recommend the prime rib dip. The au jus sauce was not salty like most restaurants, and the bread is so buttery. I also recommend the carrot cake. Super moist and not too sweet. It was perfect. The filet mignon tacos were also very good. They were nice and meaty. The only downfall was their clam chowder. There was something about it that was off. I didn't like the focaccia bread either. They need to change to a different flavor or seasoning. Service was great from the moment I walked in. Drinks were refilled on time and food came out timely. This is definitely worthy of being my 100th review!
(5)Karen D.
The food is good here. I had the cheeseburger and Mark had the wild shrimp. Both very good. We were seated right a way and our waitress was taking our order within a few minutes. If you like wine. They have an excellent wine list to choose from. You can have dinner and always have a quiet conversation without having to yell at each other...... Which is always nice. The movie theater is right next door so dinner and a movie is a great evening out.
(3)Marcia S.
Trying the deviled eggs, short ribs, and cookies with milk, lol! We tried Prime Cut Cafe for restaurant week. The items we chose were the deviled eggs, short ribs, and cookies with milk for dessert! The eggs were ok; pretty standard. I really loved the short ribs dish! The cookies were a nice way to end off the meal. Service was very good here. I would try it again!
(4)David S.
I ate here on New Year's eve. Most steak houses were booked by the afternoon. I was able to make a reservation here with no issues. I may consider this place next year. I had a delicious parmesan encrusted salmon and my friend had a filet mignon that she says was comparable to Ruth Chris's (she's known to lie sometimes. Jk. She doesn't lie). The server was also attentive and polite given how crowded the restaurant was that evening. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family.
(5)Nick H.
AOK I stopped by here when I needed an urgent bite to eat. The restaurant is very clean and well kept. Staff was very nice. I ordered the Caesar Chicken Salad. It was AOK. The Chicken was extremely dry. The coleslaw on the side was a pleasure. It had a touch of honey which was a nice touch for me! The salad ran about 12 bucks. Tax and Tip you are looking at about $16 bucks for a salad. Same goes for the burgers. AOK
(3)Kim E.
This is the go-to date night restaurant for me and my husband. Recently had dinner with 6 girlfriends and got the private room. Everyone's food was delicious and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Their carrot cake is the best!
(5)Irene Y.
My cousin and I decided to take advantage of OC Restaurant Week as it's the perfect opportunity to sample some high end restaurants at a discount. So after carefully looking through the various menus we decided to check out Prime Cut Cafe as their three course menu selection seemed the most diverse. There were 10 entree choices in the $30 meal section and 4 in the $40 section. All of which included an appetizer and dessert. Whew... quite a selection if you ask me. However, the food was just "a-ok" in my book, maybe slightly better than normal chain restaurant food, but not mind blowing. Here's what we sampled... FOOD Appetizers Deviled Eggs: Each appetizer was given four devilled eggs which were fluffy and topped with crisp bacon pieces. (3/5) Entree Filet Minon Tacos ($30 section): Three tacos filled with filet minon, cilantro, and onions were presented on the plate and there was also a corn and black bean concotion on the side as well as a spicy salsa. I think had I known that the salsa was spicy I would not have ordered it because without it the tacos are really dry, but with it my mouth burns. Not a pleasant dilemma when you're just trying to enjoy a meal (2/5) Prime Rib ($40 section): Flavorful and tender. The accompanments (spinach, mashed potatoes, were also tastyI think out of all the items, this is the best dish, unfortunately I didn't order it :( (4.5/5) Dessert Carrot Cake: Fluffy and moist and I absolutely loved the cream cheese frosting. (5/5) SUMMARY As a restaurant that is in the same category as other gourmet/ mid-high tier priced restauants I wasn't impressed. While the restaurant enviornment is pleasant and similar to a yardhouse, the food reminds me more of a mid-tier chain restaurant (ie. Mimi's Cafe, Marie Calendars). It's just as the rating system describes it and is "a-ok"
(3)Howie G.
This place is really very good. It's modeled after the new american bistro. The menu is filled with their twist on comfort foods. They do a very good job. Don't forget the booze. A full bar with some great drink combos PCC has created. Iam a burger person and they have some unique selections. If you ask for it rare, that's how you will get it. :) I had lunch at noon and was very full all day. You won't be sorry.
(4)Ben C.
Stopped in for lunch today and ordered the BBQ Brisket Sandwich which was amazing - Great flavor! The brisket was amazing and the slaw complimented it perfectly, and it's served on a brioche bun. Mmmm very tasty indeed. The manager was very polite and I felt he enjoys his restaurant and customers very much. Very helpful, polite, warm, and friendly.
(4)B W.
Great food. The Parmesan Crusted Salmon is awesome and the Filet Mignon was cooked perfectly. Our waiter, Johnathan was funny, friendly, and attentive. Would definitely recommend.
(4)Jeff K.
The restaurant strikes me as a budget chain restaurant. From a pure food perspective I had the filet mignon salad which was very disappointing. The filet had great flavor and was done perfectly; however, the amount of lettuce I received was extremely meager. For starters, I am not sure they should even classify it as a salad based entree. Arguably it should be called a side salad with chunks of filet. I have ordered burgers at restaurants where I have subbed out the fries and have gotten more salad then I received at Prime Cut (PC). In PC's defense in regards to the food, the burgers looked great and everyone in my party that ordered one thoroughly enjoyed. The appetizers we tried were the cheese plate which was portioned very frugally, and the deviled eggs had a dearth of bacon on them served on wilted lettuce. Although, I would like to mention, I did think the deviled eggs had great flavor despite the presentation. Lastly, the fried offerings are cooked in peanut oil which is a very puzzling choice considering the amount of people who are allergic. Overall, the food was plus/minus; however, the service was excellent. One additional perk that diners should be aware of is that PC does provide no corkage on the 1st bottle of wine, 5$ for each bottle thereafter.
(2)Jeff G.
This is our second experience at Prime Cut. Thisnis a great restaurant for value and good food. Service is pretty good as well. We started with the Deliciously Deviled Eggs. I can't recommend them as anything special but their apppetizer menu is a bit thin. Stick with the complimentary foccacia bread. Great stuff I ordered the Prime Cut Prime Rib, rare, with mashed potatoes and sauted spinach. The cut came out perfectly marbled and as tender as any I've had. The mashed potatoes needed no salt but were well seasoned and nice consistency. I'm not a cooked spinach fan but it did look good. The Yorkshire pudding was as good as Lawry's any day. Julie ordered the crab cake and filet mignon. The crab was thinner than expected and nothing to write home about. The filet, on the other hand was delicious, cooked medium rare (good call) and nicely seared. It came with a nice helping of mashed potatoes as well. For dessert we shared a flourless molten chocolate cake. Outstanding with a small cup of vanilla bean ice cream. A definite keeper. Keep the Trader Vics Mai Tai (it ain't). The wine list is not extensive but well managed. I had a glass of Rodney Strong '09 Merlot. Excellent with the prime rib. Service was...good. Overall great value and a nice dinner that didn't break the bank.
(4)Desiree C.
This is our first time, and our last time, in here. Service was okay. Had to keep asking for refills on iced tea. Ordered a salad asked for no blue cheese on it. Yup. You guessed it. There was still blue cheese in it. When it was mentioned to the server she apologized. That was it. No offer to fix it. We won't be back. There are just too many other restaurants in the area that can do it right.
(2)Lauren M.
The food is good, but they skimp on the wine. A normal glass of wine is six ounces, but Prime Cut pours a five ounce glass which enables them to get an extra glass of wine out of every bottle. We've been there twice and it's happened both times. We also hear other customers complaining about the same thing. When it's brought to the manager's attention, she apologizes and brings more, but the bartenders keep doing it, so it's no accident. Cheap, cheap, cheap.
(3)Geoffrey L.
Here's my dilemma. I have really enjoyed Prime Cut's for a number of years. My problem is as follows - they've systematically raised the prices to the extent that it is no longer a moderately priced alternative to a Morton's, the staff seem a bit arrogant, and the food quality has taken a bit of a decline as well. I've chosen Prime for my company functions, family holiday meals, and individual meals so I know how this trend has progressed. Where three steak tacos where once $16 and now almost $21? All items have increased in price and yeah, I know it's California, the minimum wage increase, yadda yadda ya...but it's just not the same place for reasons I've outlined above. Plus, more options have surface around Prime's location after that awful Acapulco's finally left so it may be bad timing to lose a step. I love(d) this place...please bounce back so I can fall in love again.
(3)Mikae Y.
This is the update of this nice wonderful restaurant. We went there for a Sunday lunch yesterday. This time, we wanted to try something new, so my friend ordered grilled fish sandwitch and I ordered Fettuccine Bolognese. First Grilled Fish Sandwitch didn't look that great, but after first bite....wow! very tasty bread and moisten fish were off the chart. We thought that dish deserves at least $18, not $14. My pasta was also off the chart! Bolognese sauce was so tasty with just right amount of tomato flavor with great quality of ground beef. Pasta was just right texture. I wasn't going to finish, because the amount was bit too much.....well, I ate it all. (My friend helped me though). It was too goot to take it home. Gulp! I don't know if anyone who complains about their food. Yeah...if you are a vegetarian, this place is not for you, ok? If you enjoy the master of cooking, this place is for you with amazingly reasonable price. Can't wait my next visit!!
(5)Mary E.
My husband and I had our Valentine's Day Dinner here and it was wonderful. Food was amazingly good - I had the Valentine's special of Filet and Crab Cake which was served with Asaparagus (perfectly cooked, not mushy!) and my husband had the regular menu Salmon which was also excellent! Our server was friendly and available without hovering. All-in-all a superb Valentine's dinner! Definitely will return and recommend!
(5)Lauren K.
love prime cut. a go to working lunch spot for the oc central business crowd. the food is excellent. the prime rib dip and filet sandwich are my two favorites. all of the salads are fresh but sadly they got rid of my favorite prime rib salad with goat cheese and root veggiess. the ahi and avocado app was great yesterday but i'd skip the guac. i haven't had the pleasure of enjoying the wine or cocktails, as this is a work time standard for my office a great place to get a nicer lunch in the congested office area of Orange/Anaheim.
(4)Deborah W.
Best prime rib sandwich in town!! Hands down! Takes it to a different level and sort of ruins it for all the other places because you know how good you could get one here! Very great menu and good staff is pleasant as well.
(5)Christine N.
I come here so much with the Boss that his waitress "Victoria" knows him/us, since I am usually with him when he comes here for a lunch meeting. Each time I come, I've tried different dishes but love love the same ones. So today was my day to order what I think is so GOOD! 01. Tomato Bisque (Cup $4.95) - 3.5 Stars - Not like it's the BEST one I've had but there's something about homemade & warm tomato soup. Yelp...you can say I'm a bit biased. 02. Burrata Mozzarella Salad ($8.50) - 4 Stars Fresh Burrata Mozzarella Cheese, Wild Arugula, Premium Prosciutto on Toasted Bread & Marinated Cherry Tomatoes - Yummy....nothing like eating fresh mozzarella cheese with the peppery arugula on a toasted bread with prosciutto. Again, not the BEST but good enough locally. The best one is from Bottega Louie in LA. 03. Bacon-Blue Burger ($11.95) - 4.5 Stars Applewood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Shoestring Fries - One of my FAV OC burger. The beef is always juicy and thick and NEVER dry...at least every time I've ordered it. The flavor is just right so the beef is what you taste instead of all the seasonings. Oh, I always order a side of EXTRA EXTRA Blue Cheese so I can smoother it on each bite. I love me some creamy Blue Cheese! It's also good as an extra dab with every spoon of my tomato bisque soup. I know...sounds weird right...but so good. So 1 hour later, I am so stuffed. I totally needed all that yummy protein today. So for OC, you can't beat the prices for their Steaks, Prime Ribs, Burgers. Fairly priced, you would think for the food they serve, you would need to pay more but its real...they are priced just right. NOTE: SERVICE - I didn't say much about it above but I will now...it's usually SLOW SLOW SLOW. Seems to always be SHORT staff. Everyone is nice but super slow. So don't expect to be in and out. Not great for big groups at all. I normally will call in my order and by the time I get there, I have a table and my food just coming out. Bam....learned from personal experiences. PARKING - Parking is usually the killer here but there are lots right behind them so you don't have to park and fight the movie goers...they can be pretty darn aggressive. BAR SEATING - If they are crowded, sit in the Bar area...the food comes out much faster for some reason! Maybe becuz you can stare and eyeball the chef and make him feel the pressure! I dunno but it is much quicker.
(5)Monique D.
I really enjoyed eating here. A group of 12 of us came for restaurant week - and the food was great. Their wine options are stellar, and I love the option to taste the wine and not have a full glass. I actually tasted a merlot and cabernet sauvignon and they were both really good. I will be back!
(4)Michelle P.
I came with a co-worker during restaurant week to celebrate my birthday. My first impression was definitely great. Nice modern feel but casual. My co-worker is a foodie so she ordered smoked salmon in addition to the 3-course menu. It was truly amazing! I could have eaten just that! We also had the deviled eggs (just ok) and tomato bisque (pretty good). I was excited to see they had Rosa Regal on the wine list (a little pricy, but its that way everywhere). For our main course, we had the prime rib and fillet mignon with lobster Oscar. The prime rib was delish! The lobster Oscar tasty and the fillet mignon was decent. Loved the mashed potatoes! My favorite part was the dessert! Since it was my birthday, I was allowed to choice of any dessert on the menu...naturally I choose the crème brule. It was heaven! I will be back! Reasonable prices and great atmosphere.
(4)Judi I.
I picked this place to try their Prix Fixe OC Restaurant Week menu. The deals were pretty good on this menu. Service was just ok. Our server was very nice and pointed out many, MANY items on the menu that were 'favorites'. But I don't think she had many tables, and we barely saw her. I think she may have been semi-new at this whole serving business...it took a good 3-4 minutes for her to open the wine bottle at our table. Of course, I can do it in my sleep with both hands tied behind my back, so maybe I'm not the best critic. It just made for a little bit of awkward silence. Our appetizers consisted of Fire Roasted Tomato soup, house salad, and the NE Clam Chowder. All were very good. Chowder was nice and chunky. Tomato soup was interesting, had a sort of chipotle taste to it. Entrees were the parmesan shrimp, and the Filet Mignon w/ the King Crab Cesar. The filet was ordered medium but came out really kind of red, it would fall under rare, in some cases. Next time we'll order it medium-well. The expo had originally brought out the wrong meal (filet w/ crab cake) so I didn't want to send back the plate a 2nd time, although I should have probably said something. (Having worked in restaurants for years, I know what goes on back there in the kitchen!) Focaccia bread wasn't earth-shattering. The parmesan shrimp was pretty amazing - big butterflied shrimp with crunchy, crusty, yummy parmesan hanging off it. MMMMMmmm. Dessert was from the prix fixe menu-we had ordered one of each of the choices, carrot cake and the flourless chocolate cake, but they had run out of carrot cake apparently. We asked if we could substitute something else from the regular menu and our server suggested the cookies. I didn't know that they still had to BAKE the cookies. They were delicious and warm but I think it's a good idea to keep your tables informed of what's going on. I'm ok with delays if it's for a good reason. Otherwise I will think she is getting busy in the reefer w/ a busboy or something, if I don't see her for a while. She let us know the baking step when she brought them out. She also mentioned that the cookies were 'on us' a couple times. I think she may not have been explained what the idea of a prix-fixe menu is. She even said she gave the manager the check for it to be adjusted. (Speaking of the check, we were given another table's first....) So, server, if you're reading this, you were really sweet, but just let your tables know what's going on. If you're looking for something and can't find it, let us know! If the cookies are being baked, let us know. Otherwise it just seems like you forgot. The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance with lots of wine bottles in racks all over the place. The bar looks inviting and I'll probably come back to try the HH menu. FYI there are only 2 TVs in the bar, so don't go if you're coming to watch a game.
(3)Ada C.
Service and food was terrific, unfortunately was ruined by a huge cockroach that visited our booth. The manager moved us and never came back to apologize or check on us. Try the burgers , they are amazing. I would give them a five star rating but the cockroach spoiled the experience
(3)Nish B.
Came here for dinner because we had no choice - everything else was busy. So, expected something good. I think not. Ordered a drink - sangria. Wasn't actually a sangria - it was just warm wine with some ice added into it. Uhhhh...okay. So then I asked what they had for vegetarians aside from salads because I'm not a salad-only eater for a meal. My friend was content with the steak (even though it came out super tiny..). Anyway, the server said they can make whatever without meat. I wanted a sandwich but none of the options seemed to fit a veggie one. Instead, I asked if I could just tell them what to put in the sandwich? He said okay. My order: hamburger bun with sauce any veggies they had like onions, cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, etc. THAT WAS IT. I felt like I had to apologize to the server. He laughed nervously and said they were going to scream at him in the back because this is the last thing they want to do. And I assume what he meant is the cooks in the back have issues making custom orders, and apparently can't put together a simple vegetarian sandwich together. I was turned off by that comment and needless to say, the meal itself was not good. I managed to eat 1/4th of it but it was not good. I will definitely not be coming back to this place.
(1)Kelly R.
Absolutely blown away! Amazing food, great service. Go Wednesday for half off all wine by the bottle or glass. Ceviche tostada appetizer is heavenly!
(5)Houston W.
One of the wife and I's favorite neighborhood spots! Best prime rib sandwich in the west but that's not all-prime rib, steaks, burgers you name it, it's all good! Nice unpretentious atmosphere with a very friendly staff for the most part. Great before a concert or game at the Honda Center or Anaheim Angel Stadium!
(5)Alan N.
This establishment has become a regular on our rotating placed to dine. Service is always excellent and the food is always served fresh and hot. Filet Mignon salad has to be one of my favorite salads - it is light, crisp and fresh. The flavors are excellent. Cheese fondue is an appetizer winner. The tomato basil soup is also excellent. No matter what menu items we choose, we are always pleased with the taste and quality of the dishes here!
(4)Joel L.
Really sharp looking inside and the service was excellent. This restaurant is conveniently located by the movie theater I go to all the time. I have to admit, I've been scared to go in because it looks expensive. I was happily surprised to find that, not only was it affordable -about $15 per person for dinner- but the food was amazing. I had the seared ahi salad ( kind of like a nicoisse) and it was delicious. My friend had the cheese burger which was cooked perfectly. The server was excellent too. I'm going back as soon as a good movie comes out...
(5)Karen V.
We went to Prime Cut last night for the first time for a 50th b-day party. Upon arrival, the staff was friendly and accommodating. We had a very large group, but everyone's food arrived piping hot and perfectly cooked -- from the lobster to the steaks -- all excellent. The deviled eggs and potatoes au gratin were fabulous and don't get me started on the jelly doughnut dessert. We are looking forward to returning to this restaurant!
(4)Robin W.
I tried Prime Cut for the first time and ordered off their new 3 course dinner menu. The space is very nicely decorated and would make a fine date place but would also be good for groups and families. There are a lot of options for a set, 3-course dinner and it is only $20! Starters included soup of the day, deviled eggs, olives, a few salad choices. I opted for the Butternut Squash soup which I can't resist. It was very Fall-tasting, with hints of all-spice and very thick. More for a Fall menu but delicious nonetheless. Entrees included chicken burgundy, shortrib pasta, filet steak sandwich, spice or herb roasted chickne and a filet salad. All of the portions were huge. The chicken was half of a roasted chicken. I went for the hearty shortrib pasta. It was fettucine pasta with a ragout sauce of slow cooked shortribs. They were perfectly cooked and tasted very homey. For dessert, there was traditional creme brulee, fruit sorbet, carrot cake and chocolate chip cookies with milk. I opted for the latter and am glad I did. Three fresh, hot, gooey, perfectly baked cookies with a cold glass of milk. I was the dessert envy of the table as the rest of the desserts did not fare as well (creme brulee was "broken" and just OK, carrot cake is not my fave, sorbet is always a little boring). The service was attentive but forgetful - but only for me. We were a group of 6 and I was at the end and as a result, my wine was forgotten, my dish came out way after everyone else, my to-go box never materialized. Perhaps I was in the servers blind spot? The food was great and a definite value. This location is in somewhat of a bermuda triangle but worth a try.
(4)Eric D.
Service was great. Our server was really fast, and kept our drinks filled. I had the prime rib. I ordered it rare and it was definetely overcooked but was still pretty good. The potatoe gratin...man, oh man, amazing! Cheesy and perfect. I also had the deviled eggs as an appetizer. Meh. It was alright. But my highlight of the night were the sides. My date had the Seabass that he really seemed to enjoy. All in all, not bad. Nothing stellar, but not bad at all
(4)Jeff R.
Great food and great atmophere. I went here for a work lunch and got the BBQ Brisket Sandwich. It was so good. Seriously, the best brisket I've ever had, and I'm from St. Louis, which is know for its BBQ. We also brought in a bottle of wine, and our server waived the corking fee. I look forward to going back.
(5)Annabelle G.
Been coming here for quite some time. Food is on spot every time. Affordable & great value. Deviled eggs...yummy
(5)Paula P.
I came here with some friends and everything I had was very delicious. I got a salad because I wasn't feeling like a steak but I had a bite of my friends and I thought it was fabulous and I will definitely be getting one next time. The reason I deducted a star is because I didn't appreciate the poor customer service. Our waitress kind of sat us down and didn't ask us what we wanted for drinks until she said it was time to order and then took another 5 minutes to bring out 3 ice waters.
(4)Michelle N.
Located in a plaza close to the Honda Center and Angels Stadium, Prime Cut Cafe is my bf's favorite prime rib restaurant in the OC so far. The prime rib is reasonably priced and although it may not be the best ever prime rib, it's still delicious here. Of course, we order prime rib every time we come here. I usually get the 8 oz. prime rib and it's great, but I have split the 1 lb. before and it wasn't as juicy or tender as the smaller cut. The sides that come with the dish are always yummy. I have tried the burgundy mushroom side and they're also super tasty. Crispy fried onion strings are good and actually have a lot in one order. I also enjoyed the refreshing quality of the Fuji apple salad; you can't go wrong with arugula in a salad! Service hasn't been bad and the ambiance is pretty nice and quiet. Until we find a better place with better prices, Prime Cut Cafe is our go-to prime rib restaurant.
(4)Beth C.
I am super spoiled and go out to eat every night, I haven't cooked anything in years. I know good food and I know great food. Now I'm going to get snobby. So many yelpers are not giving this place enough credit, you complain that the drinks take too long or your checks were not split quickly enough. You like your deviled egg filling creamier. I'm so tired of this crap! Listen up foodies! If you want great food to continue being served in restaurants, you need to tell people where to find it, and stop removing two stars for a crowded parking lot or an uncomfortable chair. It's about the food, right? This restaurant has extremely high quality food and the other Yelp reviews do not do a good job of letting you know. The menu items are unique enough to turn off any chain restaurant fanatic and tasty enough to confuse anyone who wasted their time writing a review for Taco Bell. I don't care what you think about Taco Bell, Subway, or The Olive Garden, I'm interested in quality food. Go to Prime Cut because I can't eat enough of their food on my own to keep them in business. If Prime Cut is not here I'm afraid I will never have a great quality Tuna Mignon or Smoked Salmon again. The food here is amazing, go eat some.
(5)Jim B.
Food is good. Service at the bar could be better. Bartender (girl) was not real interested in customer service. Shame I'm a good tipper!
(3)Pamela F.
Great dinner before the Duck's game! The service is GREAT!!!! Hubby had the filet minion sandwich, I the prime rib. Both were phenomenal! The horseradish that comes with the prime rib was so good I put it on my mashed potatoes! Try this place! The ONLY thing we didn't like was the Crème Brule' as iced cold & runny. I'll go again, just won't order desert.....
(4)Benjamin R.
The service and food here is amazing. We had a last minute company holiday dinner here and were treated like royalty. The management team was very accommodating and flexible with our short notice planning and the servers went above and beyond in making our party feel welcome. This place is top notch and I would recommend them for not only only lunches and dinners with friends or colleagues, but for events and parties as well. Absolutely perfect. We will definitely be back.
(5)Gary O.
Went there last Friday May 30th. Had reservations for noon. Arrived exactly at noon but had to wait 5 minutes for the hostess to show up. Took another 5 minutes for the waitress to arrive at our table. When I tried to order the tuna salad sandwich ( I had it before and it was the best tuna salad sandwich I've ever had) the waitress told me they were out. How can you be out of a menu item? So I ordered the burgundy mushroom burger. The food didn't arrive until after 1:00pm. This is the 2nd time this year it's taken over an hour to get our food. I'll never go there for lunch again. On a positive note, the burgundy mushroom burger was the best burger I ever had. Went back today, August 20 2014, with 9 other folks. We ordered ahead by fax. The food was ready when we arrived !!! This time they had the tuna salad sandwich. It was great. Everyone else enjoyed their food.
(3)Tricia R.
Disappointment from start to finish :( We had to ask for plates, silverware & napkins. Spouse ordered the special of the day: Mahi Mahi & I tried the short rib pasta... Not worth the price we paid. Neither had any flavor at all. Mine was reminiscent of a can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew sans vegetables. Apparently you get the flavor from the "great" wine you are to pair each dish with. So much for a nice dinner without the children :(
(2)Alma P.
Been wanting to try this place out for a long time and finally managed to get here on a pre-Ducks game venture. First thing that stood out was that the HH is really lacking here. It only goes til 6PM which is really early and it was severely lacking in variety. It also appeared the hostess had no clue when it ended or what the menus were, etc. -- the bartender did but you'd think the hostess would at least be informed. We ended up getting seated at a dinner table and ordering dinner. My friend and I shared an order of devilied eggs and I ordered the prime rib sandwich for entree. The eggs were pretty tasty but nothing I'd run back here to order. The sandwich on the other hand was really disappointing. The meat seemed to not be of a good quality-- which for a steakhouse really surprised me. It was bland, fatty and just seemed almost 'gray' like. The service was good but the waiter couldn't seem to talk to my friend without looking at her chest. Yes, she's a chesty girl and had a big DUCKS on her chest which made it stand out even more, BUT come on now... Doubt I'd go back.. luckily there are lots of other pre-Ducks game options in this shopping center and others nearby.
(2)Maggie C.
Parking is very easy and they have clean Restroom at this place. I went here because there was no other choice and My stomach was growling. I would Eat anything that's in front of me. The Coleslaw with honey was actually not bad. U can't really mess up anything with honey, but my Tuna sandwich was just average. 3 stars!!! Prime Cut Cafe & Wine Bar's tuna sandwich is almost yummylicious!!
(3)Mary N.
Came here between meal times so our service was pretty speedy considering we were the only ones in the restaurant. Their Daily Special was pretty good, wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but wouldn't mind stumbling upon it again.
(3)July L.
Came here last night for Valentines Day. It was quite busy. Our reservation for 2 was at 8:15. We didn't get seated til 8:45pm. Ill cut them some slack cz it was a semi- holiday The menu was very interesting and a bit cluttered. @_@ My date wanted to order PRIME RIB...but they were out :/ We both ordered the CAB Ribeye- medium rare- with sautéed spinach and burgundy mushrooms, LA water, Mindoro sour and a chocolate dream. LOL CAB RIBEYE: 16 oz ($32.95) Perfectly seasoned. Cooked to order. It wasn't bloody bloody :) lol the meat was very tender and juicy. The outer layer of the steak looked dry but the inside is perfect. Good steak rub :D it came with garlic something and potato something LOL I didn't eat those much. :/ wasn't too appealing to me SAUTÉED SPINACH: It was pretty bland :/ I wished it had more flavor. BURGUNDY MUSHROOMS: Slightly seasoned. Mushrooms were so yummy that me and my date fought over the pieces hahahah we should have ordered more lol LA WATER: It was really light. Was no creeper lol. MIDORI SOUR: Really light also lol CHOCOLATE DREAM: My date finished it within seconds so I'm assuming it was good lol DECOR: The tables and atmosphere was a little classy...similar to Cheesecake Factory. SERVICE: Our server was very attentive, constantly came back to check on us. We gave him 20% for tip. Would I come back? Yes. I still want to try their prime rib. Then ill base my last decision on that :) I shall update once I try it
(4)Brian C.
Place is ok. A bit pricey for what you get. I had the beef dip sandwich. It was very good. Only exception the beef was cold in the middle of the sandwich. Shoestring fries were great.
(3)Josie Y.
The food is unbelievable! what to have: New York strip, prime rib or pork chop. Wine is reasonably priced and they offer a good selection. Started off with a cheese plate and deviled eggs, everything was delicious. Can't wait to return.
(5)Viktamon P.
It's clean,it's quiet,it's big and it's not packed all the time... If you're looking for a place to take someone and have dinner without any distractions.This is the place to be... If you're a wine drinker they have a wine sampler for $20 I believe.You can also buy wine bottles there.... I always order the tuna melt ( add some pepper! you can't go wrong with that) ... Around the area you have other restaurants and a movie theater.... This place is a little bit on the older crowd just so you know....
(5)Lisa B.
Service was perfect, waiter was great, always there, water glass never empty. Great fresh bread, add the great cheese fondue, was delish Prime rib, cooked to perfection, came with bread pudding, mashed taters and fantastic spinach. Cant wait to go back and try again. Too full for dessert.
(5)Kelsey M.
Prime Cut is one of my all time favorite places to go. Whether I'm stopping in for a quick drink before a movie or grabbing a meal with friends, this place NEVER disappoints. I crave the Salmon, which is delicately placed among a bed of the best lobster mashed potatoes I've ever tasted. The food is always fantastic, the service is great and the atmosphere is classy yet casual. This place definitely tops my list of places to go.
(5)Darren E.
I really enjoyed my steak and the food here. I wasn't sure if it would be good because it is around a bunch of chain restaurants and the movie theater, but we gave it a try and I was very happy we did. We will be going back again. See you soon
(4)Rose H.
Food and service were very good and they offer a gluten free menu. My only complaint was this place was very over priced in my opinion.
(4)Sean S.
I just tried this restaurant for dinner and found the food to be of decent quality. However, I thought the pricing was a little expensive for what you get. For example, the Maine lobster tail is $30. The lobster is respectable, but you don't get much else. The sides are okay, but I don't think this amount of food will fill you up. The short ribs were well cooked, but you only get three small pieces and two small sides for $20. Once again, not enough food to satisfy. There are plenty of other places that will give you equal quality and better sized portions for less money.
(3)Pamela R.
I rated this a 5 star restaurant because we just keep coming back again and again (and bringing our family with us). My husband and I really love this restaurant. The decor is beautiful and soothing. The wine selection is, of course, terrific. The staff have always been pleasant and efficient whether we are eating dinner or lunch. We love the Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs and order them for an appetizer quite often. When we brought my parents they opted for the Crispy Fried Onion Strings (something I would never have ordered). They were delicious. One of my favorite things to order is the Filet Mignon Tacos. You get three of the most delicious tacos you will ever eat. The filet is so tender as to melt in your mouth. It comes with a side of this corn salad that I just pile on top of the tacos. Delicious. My husband is very fond of the Parmesan Crusted Salmon while my mother cannot seem to get enough of the Thick Cut Pork Chops (and I don't blame her because they are so tasty). I've also had the Prime Rib Dip which was excellent and their burgers are quite nice too. All in all we've had nothing but good food, good wine and good service. A solid place to spend some time with family and friends while enjoying a nice atmosphere. We have never felt rushed and the wait staff is wonderful. Hence, the five stars.
(5)John W.
Went here on a work lunch with 5 people on a Thursday. The place was only moderately busy but the service was very unimpressive: food took forever to be prepared and delivered despite the fact that we only ordered a few salads and a couple of hamburgers. The food was decent but pretty pricey for what we ordered. No one came away impressed and I don't see any reason I'd go back.
(2)Elyse E.
Great food, great atmosphere and great customer service! We discovered this restaurant when we were finding a place to eat before catching a movie at the theaters. We have been back a few times since and it's always so good!
(4)Liana C.
This was actually 4.5 stars. The food was sooooo good omg. ok let's get in detail hehe 1. Prime Cut 12oz(i know, im a certified fata**) suppperrr juicy and delicious. Cooke to perfection. Not too chewy, not too hard. Perf! And the sides were pretty awesome too. The green stuff (idk what it was) is pretty good when mixed with the mashed potatoes and eaten with the meat! Idk if that was the right way to eat it but it was really good. 2. Filet mignon burger- i didnt try it, but my boyfriend ordered it and he said it was really good. You can really taste the filet and the fries were yummy with some ranch. 3. Potatos gratin (gratten? Grotto? Whatever) really good! Its cut up potato slices with a dressing on top. Super good! Id recommend. 4. I forgot the name im so sorry, but it was a jumbo shrimp dish. Very flavorful, shrimps are good in size. My friend devoured this lol. 5. Donuts w jelly, chocolate, and ice cream on the side: beware, not bread-y texture. Sure soft! However, its served warm and i think id prefer this over a pazookie any time! Ugh lemme order some right now hehe 6. Calamari (woopsie almost forgot the appetizer!) i forgot the menus name for it, but in the description it has fried calamari and shrimp..omg yes yes yes. I personally think this is the best app they have(if u like fried foods or seafood) ORDER EXTRA SAUCE :P ***OVERALL: food=really yummy and super filling!! I didnt give it a full 5 stars however because although our waiter was cool and never rushed us, our water glasses were always empty! And itd take me about 2x to ask in order to actually get refills. Smh. Also, i called in stating that its a birthday because i didnt want to ruin the surprise candle lit dessert for my boyfriend..they said they took note of it and i wouldnt have to remind them that we were there for a birthday...yet they forgot and i had to flag down another waiter (because ours was always missing) to tell him that it was his birthday. Surprise ruined, but oh well..the donuts made up for it lol
(4)Ken R.
The food was good. The service horrible. At one point we contemplated canceling our order and going elsewhere. The place was dead and it still took them forever to bring our drinks. We had a party of eight and they only brought one small plate of bread.
(3)Dennis H.
Tried this place out for restaurant week, surprised I never heard of it. Overall not shabby... - 1st course was the deviled eggs, decent but nothing extraordinary - Filet was delicious. Cooked perfectly... pink in the middle - Chocolate paradise ... was okay, it was an attempt at a chocolate mousse which I thought was average. It tasted "flakey". I may comeback to try their burger or hanger steak
(3)Michelle B.
It was a hit or miss with the food when we ate here one night. There were some good dishes & some horrible ones. Horrible: Creamed spinach, Steak was burnt when we ordered medium well, Prime rib. Good: Their breads were amazing, potatoes au gratin, deviled eggs, wine selection. Service was okay, nothing spectacular. It was a little loud in the restaurant & was hard hearing my boyfriend who was sitting right next to me. The ambience is very nice though, but for the price, I would probably go to another steak house for the quality we received.
(2)Christy M.
I teetered between a 3-star and 4-star rating. In a nutshell, I gave it 4 stars because the food was phenom! Seriously, it was nom-nom good. It outweighed the poor service we received and timing of the food (and I'm a pretty patient and lenient gal, being that I used to be a server back in the day). Decor was beautiful which made everything so much nicer. What a hidden gem. The starters were tasty. We had the fritti misto (calamari, rock shrimp, green beans, onions with delicious pesto and a nicely roasted lemon ready to squeeze all over the dish) The hangar steak (8oz/$19.95) was delicious and came with a side of roasted garlic and gratin potatoes. Total comfort food. I added blue cheese to my steak for an additional $2.50 (or something like that) - Way worth it. Grilled (med) and seasoned to perfection. My friend had the filet mignon salad. The steak was seasoned perfectly too. She mentioned her salad had too much dressing mixed in it - so perhaps ask for it on the side if that bothers you. It visually looked like a lot too, so I agreed. The wine selection was superb except I got a glass of Malbec and did not like it. But such is wine tasting. They call can't be winners. The service...well, what can I say. It was slow. We got there at 6:00 and didn't place our entree order until 7:00. I was there with my bestie and we were talking a lot but we were also very hungry so that was a bummer. The server was nice and courteous but slow. There weren't that many people in there. She seems a bit overwhelmed. I will definitely give them a second chance because the quality of the food was superb. Hats off to the Exec. Chef and the kitchen staff. YUMMY! Salud.
(4)Brent C.
I came here on a Friday night with friends to have dinner before seeing a movie next door. We all ordered from the 3-course menu and I had the Hanger Steak. We received our entrees after a 45 minute wait which is probably not unusual for a Friday night. What was unusual was the steak. I noticed an "off" flavor with my first bite but thought maybe it was the marinade or the piece of roasted garlic that I included in the bite. I had another bite without the garlic and still noticed that the meat tasted off. Because I was dining in a steak house I wondered if it was just my taste that was off. I asked my dining partners to take a taste and tell me what they thought. Everyone agreed that the meat was definitely spoiled, one even describing it as putrid. I was disgusted that I had eaten spoiled meat and embarrassed that I had shared it with my friends. I got up from the table and told the waiter about the problem. He investigated and took the plate away returning in a few minutes to say that his manager wanted to know if I had ever eaten Hanger Steak as it had more iron than most steaks and that it affected the taste. Seriously? What a question! I told him that he should have the Mgr. try a bite of the steak for himself. Due to the time constraints my order was replaced with a Prime Rib which was good. I spent the rest of the evening thinking about the fact that I had eaten spoiled meat and hoping that I wouldn't get sick from it. Won't be back.
(1)Jim A.
Hi, I find I have to give this place the coveted 5 star rating. I have to say, it is solely based upon the hamburgers, as this is all I can say I have really had here. They are just so stinking good, I can not bring myself to order anything else! Juicy, flavorful, some of the best burgers I have ever ate. Fries are good as well. Prices are a bit on the high side, but when you get a burger this good, you do not mind paying a few extra bucks! The service is always very good. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside. Great bar... plenty of TVs to watch the game. Give this place a try and for heaven sakes.... have a hamburger!!! I keep going back, I am sure you will too! Enjoy
(5)Sean M.
Great food. Great ambiance. Blasted the A/C. Bring a sweater. Was thrilled to see they have a kids menu. I ordered the Chicken Burgandy. It was delicious. The rest of the party had cheeseburger, Prime Cut Dip sandwich, Mac n cheese (kid). All in all the food was great.
(4)Alex W.
First off, I only review burgers. I've been here several times. I love this place for several reasons: 1. I don't have to wait. I walk up to the hostess and she shows me to my table. In fact on some nights it scares me how many open tables there are because I don't want them to go out of business! 2. The decor. Usually, I don't care or pay too much attention to the decor of restaurants, but I love the decor of this place. Dark wood accents make it look high end. 3. The prices. For the decor, you would expect the prices to be closer to a chain steakhouse like Fleming's or Morton's, but the prices are very reasonable 4. The food. Of course you can't have the above 3 without the food being great. Not good. Great. So the first 5 times I've come to this place, it was for the steak, but the last time I came, I was on the mission to try their burger. It did not disappoint. I asked the waitress to have it cooked medium rare and when the burger came out, it was closer to medium or medium well. I was ready to be disappointed just looking at the color of the interior of the patty. But surprisingly, after taking the first bite, the burger blew away my expectations. The bun was perfect. The patty although overcooked was still juicy and what surprised me the most was the salty seasoning on the exterior of the burger. Definitely a 4/5 and just on the cusp of a 5 star burger. The next time I go, I want to insist that the burger come out pinker so I can upgrade this review to at 5. If you want high quality food at a reasonable price with no wait, this is the place for you. WHAT I ORDERED: Main --- Prime Cut Cheeseburger: 4/5 (borderline 5/5) Hanger Steak (8oz.): 4/5 Sides --- Cheese Fondue: 5/5 Caesar Salad: 3/5 Potato Gratin: 3/5 Roasted Garlic: 4/5 STAFF: Friendly WAIT TIME: Short PORTION: Good size BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: Reasonable for quality of food WOULD I RETURN: Absolutely
(4)TR S.
Tonight we're hanging in the bar with Nicole and Fernando. Manhattans are fabulous and the others drinking beer are perfectly content with their choices. Warm olives, cheese fondue and filet mignon tacos just to start things off. Then onto Ohno, rotisserie chicken, pork chops and prime rib. This place is a neighborhood gem and the bartenders are the best. Andrew is a great night bartender too and Maurice is an awesome waiter. Love this place.
(5)Jaime A.
This will be a late review as i made my visit to this beautiful wine bar in heart of the plaza that's right next to the century theathre's. I have known about hits location and have always wanted to make my visit and so i did and if you go between the hours of 3-6 they have an amazing happy hour on their draft beer half price on all their draft ( Awesome ) so i ordered the racer's I.P.A which is a comparison to the ballas point. The restaurant was very quite inside as of course the hours between 3-6 but then again you have so many competitors surrounding the restaurant . So i like how their menu is only one page simple and clean and of course my eye start at their Burgundy Burger and its nothing like have a reduction of red wine with Mushrooms that gives a nice and sweet rich flavor and their hand made angus beef patty's, And my waitress was promp and polite and attentive. The only down fall was my burger presentation the bread was not toasted and it came on a white bun and i would enjoy it with a brioche and i asked for med rare and it was so the opposite of that the fries we very plane jane, as soon i would eat my burger and would fall apart but thats for all the assortments that was in their. But a burger is a burger and it was still good but I've had much better for dessert i ordered creme Brule and of course it was good so my conclusion i would deff. return for the happy hour the staff is friendly and the Restaurant is very nice but i am not sure if i would wanna have dinner as the competition has gotten much greater as Orange County has many great restaurants Coming up
(4)Jennie S.
Food is ok. I usually only get appetizers because the rest of the menu isn't worth the prices. However, most the time they are cold because they are almost always under staffed. Martinis are good, not many options for beer, and their wine list is WAY over priced. There is one really nice waiter there, don't know his name though. But today was the last time I will ever go there. Apparently someone called in sick so the "manage" had to fill in. He had an attitude, took y drink order and asked for my ID but walked away to chat up one of the waitresses before looking at it. Took about 5 minutes to come back to look at it and serve me. He took our food order, which was cold when it finally arrived. Someone else had to bring us out food, and then about 20 minutes later I had to ask someone completely different for another drink because he disappeared! We were there for an additional 15 minutes and I never saw that guy again. Very professional. So not worth the over priced, medium quality food and attitudes. Go to Pint House, Kings, Lazy Dog, or wait until Tilted Kilt opens up. They are all in the same area and guaranteed better time.
(1)Lindsay M.
The burgers were delicious! The drinks are strong and tasty. And the service was great! My fiancé and I went before the Ducks hockey game and he forgot to print the tickets like a bonehead. The manager Ron allowed him to print the tickets out there and didn't even flinch when asked to fulfill such a crazy request. We will definitely be back before every Angel or Duck game and keep up the good work. Our server Maurice was on top of it as well!
(5)Melanie S.
The service and quality of food at this establishment is bar none. For the price you pay, which you do pay everywhere these days, the flavor of their burgers are so worth it! I will definitely come here again. Great for casual or special get togethers.
(5)Lisa S.
I love this place! Great happy hour til 6! Perfect little treat before an angel/ducks game! The bartender Fernando works his butt off.. He's great, splits checks, prompt service, friendly, no problems with him! :) The food is amazing, fried mushrooms, ahi tostada and filet mignon tacos! Yum! Never disappoints! The pomegranate martini is my favorite! Cool atmosphere, I enjoy sitting at the bar.
(5)Anthony D.
So we stopped coming here about two years ago because every time we would visit they would be out of prime rib. Fast forward to tonight. We show up at 8:00PM on a holiday weekend. Guess what?? OUT OF PRIME RIB, except for an end cut and a piece that, per the manager, is cooked medium. Really?! Are you effin' kidding me. And then the clown of a manager that they have tries to tell us to calm down. Isn't the place called "Prime Cut," you M.F.'er?! With all of the excellent steak houses in Orange County (think Mastro's and Fleming's), I have no idea how this place stays in business. Never again.
(1)Danny C.
This place was great. We had the filet mignon tacos and the bbq brisket sandwich. All delicious. Give this place a try if you have a chance.
(5)Keycee D.
Came here with Maribel T. And her brother during restaurant week. I got the filet Mingon medallions medium rare, tomato basil bisque and the mango sorbet. Tomato bisque was yummy, just a little thicker than what I'm used to. The filet Mingon with mashed potatoes And asparagus were yummy. The meat was perfectly cooked! Service was okay, took a while to Order our food and food took a while to come. Overall, 3.5 stars, totally worth the $30 restaurant week. :)
(3)Rob S.
We've been spoiled by awesome restaurants this vacation but finally walked into one of those "They got me this time but I will never be back" situations. To be fair, we should have walked when the hostess never even looked at us as she asking us the usual questions and as she seated us. AUTO-PILOT. We sat at a wobbly table on the patio. Nice evening. The name of this place is PRIME CUT. We ordered the Prime Rib dinner "I'm sorry, we are out of prime rib" WHAT? We should have walked. My wife had to ask for utensils. We ordered the $35.00 steak dinners. No bread No salad The small steaks were served with small servings of Au gratin potatoes. That's it. Nothing else. My steak had a lot of fat that left on the plate. $80.00 and we were still hungry??? Sorry, the only tip you're going to get here is this: Learn how to serve your customers a complete meal.. We will not go back to this trap.
(1)Janiza R.
Way to expensive for this experience. Food was okay. Service was poor. Had to ask for bread 3 times. My creme brûlée was as watery as soup. Our waiter was socially awkward, spilled water everywhere. Their were only 2 other parties in the restaurant. Very disappointing. Will never return
(1)Sharon R.
Go here instead of Pint House. Why wait for 3 hours when you can get right in for better food at Prime Cut?
(5)Aims V.
I came here for OC Restaurant week with my best friend and I would say it doesn't compare to Lawrys Prime Rib but it was great for the amount that we got. We ordered the prime rib, lobster tail, with mashed potatoes, and cream of spinach. It also came with dessert. It was $40 per person. - Parking is easy - Customer service was great - Food took longer than expected - Wish the prime rib was more tender - I would recommend this place for OC restaurant week
(4)Renee M.
I came in here only for 45 minutes top to grab a drink, and strictly speaking from the bar scenario, it was a great time! It got packed because of a hockey and preseason baseball game. I can image, for a Friday evening, this place gets crowded regardless of a game though. They had a great happy hour menu- for a place that does specialty martini concoctions, not just the gin/vodka martini, I applaud you! I got a pomegranate lemon drop with a sugared rim. It was pretty tasty! They have umpteem amounts of whiskey and scotch, I don't even know the difference between the two, but they have bottles aged for like 18 years or something nuts! I would highly recommend coming here if you live close, or if you're seeing a game! It's very classy but doesn't have the stuffy feel to it. Happy hour is until 6pm, so come early and get a seat!
(5)Cammi H.
Decided to give this place a try for lunch during restaurant week with my foodie friend in tow. We each got a three course meal and there were quite a few options to choose from which I thought was nice. Started off with devilish eggs and some clam chowder. Both were good in my opinion. My friend didn't really like the eggs because she thought it was kind of sour. I think it was due to the relish or something of that sort. It gave it an interesting kick which I kind of liked. Clam chowder with bacon bits was really good. Well, anything with bacon has to be good! For our mains we chose their most popular burger and chicken burgundy. Didn't really care much for the burger as it's nothing really special compared to every other burgers. Chicken burgundy was a bit heavy with too many bold flavors going on at once making it a bit overwhelming in taste. Desserts were chocolate cake and mango sorbet. I'd skip both altogether. All in all, food was nothing really special or anything to rave about. Service on the other hand, was good though. Our waiter was very nice and attentive giving us recommendations being it was our first time there. They also have happy hour. Drinks on their happy hour menu was very decently priced.
(3)Kerri D.
This is our go to place for filet and cheesy potatoes. The cheese fondue is an amazing way to start the meal. We've had quite a few entrees from the menu but always go back to the filet and cheese potatoes. And of course you need to finish the amazing meal with their homemade chocolate chip cookies and glass of milk!
(5)Steve E.
One of our favorited. Must get the deviled eggs. Fernando behind the bar. Made me a perfect Dry Manattan to go with my perfectly made NY strip. Something I like is a restaurant with a can do attitude. I'm a pain in the A customer, always altering the menu. Did same tonite, Fernando never flinched and said no problem.
(5)Mo Y.
Stumbled upon this eatery on a Father's Day, no line, no waiting, just straight shot and ordered. (Gain one star) I came here with my child who happened to read the menu (Peanut Oil). So for those parents who have children that are allergic to nuts, this isn't a place for them or for anyone who have problems with nuts. We had no idea when we sat down that this restaurant uses peanut oil. My child was able to have a burger but no fries...poor thing. Who can eat a burger without fries?!?! So they gave my 11 year old a mixed salad and they didn't have the dressing "he" wanted. (Lose 2 stars) I ordered the Prime burger well done (No peanut allergies for me) and fries. The burger looked amazing on the plate. But when I took my first bite, I didn't get that euphoric feeling so I thought, "hey try another bite until you can actually taste it." The burger was no where near to any flavor. All I could taste were the onions (which were over powering). I then sprinkled salt and took a bite, and still no flavor could be distinguished, I added more for each bite I was going to take and still I couldn't taste any flavor. I went and added fresh cracked black pepper and still it didn't make any improvements. I munched on some elementary school grade shoe-string potatoes which were greasy and flavorless. I was disappointed and allowed my child to go crazy with the black pepper shaker. (Lose 2stars) I didn't feel like finishing a $14 burger and shoe string joke of fries. Not coming back here.
(1)Adrian O.
Came in here right before watching Jurassic World with a Triassic appetite--ah ha ha. BBQ Bacon Burger, medium well--absolutely juicy, the bun was a very nice brioche, smooth and buttery. The chuck was cooked perfectly, the flavor of the meat massaged my flavor taster and I was stunned with magnificence. Yes. The waiter noticed that we were in a hurry to go watch our film, and even broke down the check into 3's without asking. What a gentleman. What service! I might just come back for the steak, next time.
(5)Steven C.
After being on my bookmark list for as long as I can remember, I decided to give this place a try on Valentines Day to celebrate with the wife. I received an email a week or so before the holiday of their Valentines Day menu and saw the perfect combination for my wife of Filet Mignon and Main Lobster Tail and decided this was the place to go. Prior to coming in, I did read through numerous reviews from some of our Yelp friends that were just OK and teetering on below average. I always take reviews from others (even those we know and respect) with a grain of salt as there are many variables that come into play and I always like to see firsthand. We made reservations ahead of time and arrived early. Despite us arriving about 15 minutes early, our table was ready and we were quickly seated. The inside of the Prime Cut Cafe is beautifully decorated and really does have that upscale wine bar feel to it. The service was very prompt and efficient and did a great job of going through the specials as well as making numerous recommendations off the regular menu as well. Our drink order was quickly taken and brought to the table and we had ample time to look over the menu and make our selections. My wife knew prior to coming in that she wanted the Filet Mignon/Maine Lobster Tail combination while I was on the fence about my entree. Being that the place is the Prime Cut Cafe (referring to the prime cuts of beef), I went with the 10oz. New York Strip steak (well done) with gratin potatoes. The food came out quickly which was nice but at first glance I could already tell that my steak was far from well done. I sliced into several areas and the steak was far closer to medium rare than well done. After several minutes we flagged down the server and quickly had the steak sent back. My wife's food seemed to be cooked perfectly or close to it and she really enjoyed her Filet Mignon. The Maine Lobster however was not the hit she was hoping for. She had previously tried a cold lobster roll and loved it but the hot variation did not do much for her so the overall dish was hit and miss. After a few more minutes of waiting (and gobbling up my gratin potatoes, which were very good), my newly cooked steak arrived along with a new helping of potatoes. Unfortunately, despite the steak now being cooked to my liking lacked in flavor completely. The small cup of steak sauce brought to the table after my request did little to remedy the situation. I did thoroughly enjoy the 2nd helping of potatoes, but ultimately left unsatisfied with my meal. Overall we spent $125 (after a generous tip) on a meal that consisted of good potatoes, a good filet, a so so lobster tail and a flavorless New York strip. The service and ambiance was great but the food on this day was not up to the standards I was looking for. I would probably come back to try a burger or something lighter off the lunch menu but I don't think I would be back or recommend the steak.
(3)Peach L.
Amazing service and food was great ! Service was A+ . Got the mixed salad and it was so good . Well worth the money . Right next to the movie theater
(5)Amy V.
went here during oc restaurant week March 1-7, 2015. went with my friend and we decided to split everything so we could try more stuff! I recommend doing this every time u try a new restaurant. appetizer - devilish eggs: I didn't really like this one. it was kind of sour. I expected it to be more creamy and salty - clam chowder: so good! the bacon bits were crispy. I would get more bacon bits on the side. yumm! entree - prime cut cheeseburger: we decided to try this because the waiter said it was pretty popular. both me and my friend didn't really like this burger. it wasn't juicy and I NEED my burgers to be juicy! lol. it came with fries and they were kind of thin and I love thin fries! yum! - chicken burgundy: I did not like this dish at all! the waiter said this was also popular. the chicken was very thin and dry. the mushroom sauce was overpowering and there was too much of it. only thing good about this dish were the mashed potatoes. I love mashed potatoes! dessert - "not enough chocolate" chocolate cake: they gave us a tiny slice. the texture and taste was more of like a brownie than a cake. it was ok - sorbet: we got the mango one. I liked it overall I would not be coming back here. the food was below average for the price they charge. maybe if it was cheaper or if I went during happy hour??
(3)Michelle T.
How is this place not completely packed on a Friday night?!!! Stumbled on this place while "waiting" for a table at the Pint House. Well, wait NO MORE!! We got a table (for 10) with no wait, started with the BEST guacamole EVER, and then moved onto the filet mignon tacos. Fabulous!! Great wine, beer, big bar, and great service!
(5)James U.
First time and NOT the last!!! Had a great meal and had super service. No Ducks game tonight but place was still very busy. Previous reviews speak about bad service.... NOT TONIGHT! The crew worked as a team and were excellent. The tacos are great. The prime rib was good but could be better seasoned. Had deviled eggs. Good. Just on the edge of salty. Fondue was good but needed a more sturdy bread for dipping. Desserts of doughnuts finished off a very good meal.
(4)Roger B.
Low key and cool. Met some friends for dinner there, never heard of the place before. I would describe the feeling walking in somewhere between yard house and Ruth's Chris. Good menu with a great variety, great value as far as prices were concerned. You could easily grab a bite before a game, concert or movie or have a pretty good date dinner there. Staff was friendly, and the place looked clean. The parking can be tough and it might be busy depending on what's happening at honda center. Overall pretty solid but you might not put it in your best ever list.
(4)Ed M.
First class restaurant with everything going for it. Wonderful room, though a bit loud, superb service and great food. Jonathan was our server and he was very knowledgeable about the food and the wine. Seemed to show up at just the right time when we needed something. Ahi tostadas were perfect. Just enough heat without the added serranos on top, but thery're there in case you want to go for it. Beet salad was absolutely perfect. Beautiful red and golden beets and a superb dressing that complimented the presentation. Great lobster tail and the spinach we substituted or the potatoes was spot on. Fabulous wine program with very fair prices. A real goldmine!
(5)Brian M.
My wife and I were here the week they opened and 3 years later the food is even better and the service is perfect. It's like we're family here. Thank you Prime Cut for years of memories.
(5)Tracy H.
I was so close to a 5, but I rarely give anything a 5. The food and service were very good, and I enjoyed the options. My favorite aspect was the presentation--elegant with enough--I am really bummed when the presentation is great, but there is no food on the plate. Dishes ordered: Prime rib, braised short ribs, ahi salad, and the pork chop--all dishes were excellent! We really wanted dessert, but decided to wait until next time :-) I highly recommend this restaurant...you will not be disappointed.
(4)Yvette B.
Never disappoints. Tasty, filling, and worth the price. The food is always good here. My husband and I go here for date night. The atmosphere is more adult. The food is wonderful, the service is attentive, and hardly any wait. We always order the calamari and some type of steak or fresh fish. This restaurant is consistent. We have never had a bad experience. This is not a cheap place to go to dinner, but if you want a nice meal and great service without disappointments, this is the place for you.
(5)Betty S.
I haven't had a good steak at a restaurant in a while and this place finally came through for me. The filet was soooo delicious. Thank you The service was great as well the only reason I gave it a 4 was that both our our calamari appetizers were both so rediculously over fried you could barely chew them.
(4)Daniel A.
tasty meat dishes, wine and drinks. what the heck else would you want? the french dip was great, the burger was spectacular and the drinks they were cold and wet! (in a good way) this place is now on my restaurant rotation.
(5)Vedell G.
Every time we've come here we have had a great steak.... Yeah it is a little noisy sometimes, but if you take a party of 8+, you might get the private dinning room like we did. It has its own private doors! We had rib-eye, center cut filet mignon, medallions , halibut, beef dip sandwich, salad wedge, bread plate, and more. All the food was great and Brandon did a superb job serving us! This is the only place we have never had a bad steak! That is worth 5 stars to me.
(5)Brian P.
Received a gift card from a business partner and decided to take my wife for lunch.. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff. My wife ordered Salmon and I had the Rib Eye.. Both were average at best.. Now I am at home with the shakes and have made quite a few trips to the rest room.. Would not eat here again. For the price, it needs to be stepped up a notch!
(1)Richard M.
Went here to try it out instead of pint house next door. It was probably a bias but the people at the front desk were saying that the food they had there was a lot better based on what people were saying. So we went with it and were seated immediately. All the service here was good up until our waitress came. Attitude is the only description I have. We tried ordering some very simple items. Apparently this location doesn't have a lot of what you would think a steak house would have. So after having to change around our ideas of what we wanted, whatever they had kept changing. She didn't know what food they had in the back or what the different cuts of meat consist of. Then took our menus, stormed off and had a serious attitude for the rest of the experience. Slow refills too. I was about ready to walk out or talk to a manager. I was trying to enjoy the meal so i didn't bother. As far as the food. SLOW. I understand that it might take 20 minutes minutes to cook a couple steaks,maybe. I know a few locations that are better that can cook it faster and better. It doesn't take nearly an hour. Especially when it's such a small location that was practically empty. And when the food finally came out, boring! Very boring. 2 stars because of the good service at the door and a couple other people that helped us. 1 star otherwise. This won't be a repeat experience.
(2)Stephanie D.
We were seated IMMEDIATELY....the hostess was warm & friendly (and even laughed at our feeble jokes).... Our server was excellent, patient with our questions & quite accommodating when there was a request to deviate from the menu. Food was terrific ......... and we never felt rushed, in the least (altho' the place DID fill up quickly). AND the rest rooms were spotless, just wonderful.
(5)Maya P.
LOVE, LOOOOOOOVE THIS SPOT! Mary is AMAZINGLY SWEET, KIND & FRIENDLY! She remembered us from 3 months before! Bomb Happy Hour, excellent service and atmosphere is so great. Will be back!
(5)Joanne L.
Came here last night and was really disappointed... I had bigger hopes for this restaurant. I prolly won't be back ever... Food Clam chowder was good and so was the ahi tostada. For the entree I had the prime cut with mash potatoes and creamed spinach and Yorkshire. I really wanted to love this dish but I didn't even finish it... there was no flavor in the prime cut and the sauce was so bland... I've never had yorkshire before, so I'm not sure what's it suppose to taste like, but lets just say I won't ever be craving Yorkshire because of this place. My bf was really disappointed in the mash.potatoes bc he thought it was too plain. He really enjoyed the filet mignon tho! He said it was one of the best steaks he's ever had and we've been to mastros and ruth chris. For dessert we had the carrot cake and chocolate cake. The chocolate cake was really rich in chocolate. I was done after 2 bites. The carrot cake was good. I.loved the icing!
(2)michael g.
WASTE OF MONEY! Visited Prime Cut for the first time for lunch. TERRIBLE! I ordered the prime rib dip...$18.00 for mushy meat on a grocery store brand roll. I can't believe I dropped $40 at this place for lunch. I left still hungry! I will not be back.
(1)Rob W.
Kind of surprising how low some ratings are. I have to say, I went on a date there last night and I was blown away by the quality and price. I ate at mastros last week, and it almost pains me to say, my meal at Prime Cut was more satisfying. It was also a third of the cost. I got the ribeye rare with blue cheese and an added lobster tail. Altogether a $50ish meal but definitely worth every penny. The steak was seared perfectly and the lobster was tender and went great with the roasted garlic they served with the dish. Will definitely be back. My only knock on the joint is their drinks. I ordered a Moscow mule and was sorely disappointed. No copper cup and way too sweet. The quality of the food made up for the lackluster drinks though. Oh and my girlfriend also had the New York strip and lobster and she was equally as impressed.
(5)Vi V.
Right by the Edwards movie theater on Katella! I was craving prime rib so I decided to go and try this place out. Walking in, the place is pretty dark inside and had that romantic atmosphere, but yet a family atmosphere too. What we got: Complimentary Focaccia: it had rosemary on it, but not anything worth mentioning. 8 oz Prime Rib w/ Whipped Potatoes, Warm Potato Salad, & Creamed Spinach ($24): I got out medium rare and it came out medium rare! Super delicious. Usually it comes with whipped potatoes, yorkshire pudding and creamed or sauteed spinach, but I wasn't a fan of the yorkshire pudding the last time I had it so don't be afraid to ask them to substitute it! Prime rib had a good amount of fat on it and dipping it in the horseradish was super delicious. Whipped potatoes were nothing special. Warm potato salad was interesting, it was well...warm potato salad! Don't know if I would get it again though. Creamed spinach was just okay, but the prime rib was the star of the plate! Service: Water glasses and a water jug were brought out. That surprised me because I'm use to only having the water jug at the table at Korean places! I liked that thought so we could refill our own waters if our cups ever got empty. Service was fast and there was always someone there when we needed something! Would definitely come back if I ever craved prime rib again.
(4)Mike S.
I have been going here since they opened years ago. And when they first opened, it was just plain beef awesomeness. They have some ups and downs but generally it is a very reliable place to get a good steak and have a nice night out. Being close to the theater makes it a very good choice before or after a show and they offer discounted tickets with a meal. The last visit which was two weeks ago, was a trip back down memory lane. They have changed chefs and the food was just as good as it was in the beginning. The hanger steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The potatoes were perfect and not swimming in a pool of oil like most kitchens. The choices of cheese was very good. The olives were heated just like they should be. This is one of the few restaurants that I will constantly recommend to people without hesitation or caveats. And so far, everyone has been in agreement :) The only reason I give them 4 stars instead of 5 stars is the bar is a bit erratic in the quality of drinks or knowledge. I like the classic Aviator and it is always hit or miss if they can get it right. They have a good election of wine IF you are going to spring for a bottle. By the glass and things become much more limited.
(4)Desiree L.
Kyle was out server and he was excellent! The appetizers were amazing for a simple salad and deviled eggs but they weren't so simple. The drinks were strong but good and the main course was delicious. I had the chicken burgundy and scott had the prime cut pasta which was really good too! We chose prime cut because of the 3 course meal for 20. And it was well worth it for lunch!
(5)Giovanni O.
Pretty quiet but very accommodating for a large group at the end of the night. The mahi mahi was delicious.
(4)Betsy G.
The food was so salty my husband and I couldn't eat it. The manager came over and explained that we should order our food "unseasoned". Poor food, poor service.
(1)Jovita E.
I don't enjoy writing negative reviews so I'm going to tell you all the positives. Our server was very friendly, got our order right, and was very knowledgable about the menu and specials. I was there with a party of 10 for Father's Day. All the men were offered a free cocktail, they loved that. We were also given free desserts because they were out of a certain menu item we were really looking forward too. I enjoyed the chicken burgundy with whipped potatoes and the sample I stole of my daughter's hanger steak and potatoes au gratin. Their wedge salad is yummy too. Everybody enjoy their alternative menu choices. I will come back and dine here again but I hope to get what I came for next time. 3 stars for free cocktails and free dessert to keep us happy.
(3)Lanessa W.
Second time visiting this restaurant and definitely not my last. Came in last night with some friends just after happy hour (perfect time to go if you want to avoid the crowds). Greeted by a very friendly hostess and seated immediately. My server was Cody and she was excellent. Very attentive, made great recommendations , just on top of her service. Cassandra the manager came over to check on things, which I always appreciate. She was awesome very friendly and professional. Now to the food. I'm one of those people who can't go to a steakhouse and not order a Ribeye. Thankfully I was not disappointed. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, flavorful and juicy. You can definitely taste the aging of the beef and the quality...So good and a huge 15oz portion. Served with perfectly roasted garlic (delicious spread on the steak) and rich scalloped potatoes. Now I ordered a 3 course meal so I got yummy deviled eggs for an appetizer and ended my perfect meal with a delicious creme brule. I would honestly expect to spend much more for this meal at a traditional steakhouse. Overall this place is chic but not pretentious you can come dressy or casual and still feel welcome. There's a beautiful bar in the middle of the restaurant that's a popular spot for happy hour. The staff is top notch and the food is a great value. Can't wait to return to try some of the other menu offerings like filet mignon tacos or cider braised pork chops...can't wait!
(5)Renee B.
This is a favorite lunch spot for my mom and I to frequent. The atmosphere is really nice and our service has always been nothing short of amazing. Even though I wouldn't categorize this as a baby friendly restaurant, I have been bringing my baby here since she was 6 weeks and everyone is really great and accommodating. As for the food... Yes please! Everything we've had has been delicious. But by far my favorite thing on the menu is the mushroom burgundy burger. It is absolutely delicious! It's a tad rich so usually my mom and I split the burger (which the kitchen is awesome and splits it for you and brings it on 2 separate plates) and then indulge in a dessert. There wine selection is also very impressive. It's a little pricey but I have no problem paying money for good service and excellent food.
(5)Jennifer N.
After seeing a movie at the nearby theater, we stumbled across a "Happy Hour 3-6pm" sign outside of this place and decided to try it. Atmosphere: think upscale steak house. Nicely decorated and clean. Food: Deviled eggs: pretty good! Well flavored small bite. Brisket sliders: quite good. I actually loved the coleslaw that came with it. Corn guacamole: my least favorite of what we ordered. It wasn't truly a guacamole, more like chopped up onions, avocado, and corn served with tortilla chips. Tomato bisque soup: tasty; it came with a fried basil leaf and the the dollop of goat cheese added great flavor. Drinks: okay, not the best. Service: slow and not the friendliest. Definitely try this place during happy hour. Food is yummy and well priced!
(4)Marc E.
Wow! Most amazing lunch I've had in a long time. The place is really nice and sheik. The staff is super friendly and attentive. I ordered a prime rib dip. It was melting in my mouth. Best prime rib dip I have ever had. Also they have some decent beers on tap. I will be coming back for sure.
(5)James M.
Excellent all the way around. They have a Gluten Free Menu and they serve Prime Grade Steaks. I had shrimp that was excellent. My wife had Filet Mignon. Presentation was great. Our server was awesome. You won't want to miss out on dinner here. As soon as we walked in we knew I'd be safe eating here. Another great place to add to our list!!!!
(5)Lynn B.
Great Happy Hour drinks & food, onion strings, deviled eggs, tacos, sliders ...it's all good. And for dinner ...best steak salad! Love it!!!
(5)Onur D.
Filet mignon tacos. A little bit on the pricey side but that hasn't stopped me from coming back to this place nearly 5 times in 4 weeks. Best filet tacos EVER. Deviled eggs are also delicious.
(5)Michelle Q.
Yesterday night my boyfriend and I came into this restaurant about 6:45 pm. We were going to the movies at 8:10. The restaurant was empty. They seat us. It takes 5-10 before our server came to our table. I don't know what her name was cause she didn't tell us or have a name tag. But she looked like Ms. Swan. She gets our drink order which was 2 lemonades (it was like drinking syrup) and we ordered an appetizer. 25-30 min we haven't seen our server. She got sat and from nowhere pops out from the back and goes to her table. Gets drink orders and their appetizer order. I couldn't get her attention fast enough before she took off again. She brings their drinks and appetizers. So finally I raise my voice and got her attention (it was almost as if she turned around in annoyance). I asked were our appetizer was and she puts her hand on my arm and looks at me with a smile and says " oh you know what's funny, I didn't put it in and your foods about to come out. Do you still want me to put it in". I looked at her with the most pissed off look and we said we didn't want the food and would never come back again!. I was so pissed. I am a server. Not at a high end place but I sure do make my customers feel like they are. Had to been the worst service I have ever had. I'll go in there when they replace Ms. swan for a real server.
(1)Crystal M.
I went here last night for my birthday and really enjoyed their petite prime rib with yorkshire pudding and creamed spinach. I don't normally care for cooked spinach but it was delish! 2 reasons for not getting 5 stars, mashed potatoes were just okay..and the waiter wasn't bad but not much effort in being friendly, asking if we were dining for a special occasion and not very informative on specials, etc.
(4)Kay H.
Had the filet mingnon salad. Wonderful!
(5)Blake G.
I had the ribeye prime rib, and it was delicious!! Pretty pricey for a 15oz but tasty nonethe less . Service was average and pretty slow. If you're not in a rush then this is good place too eat
(3)Kristy N.
First of all, the OC restaurant week intrigued us to come here, but we also ordered from the regular menu also. I'll keep this simple..... Our appetizers took FOREVER to come out My meal was WRONG, and when they brought out the right dish, it was WELL DONE when i asked for MEDRARE..... by that time my mother and boyfriend has finished their meals already. I would LOVE to write a review on the food. but what did I really get to eat anyways? NOT a happy birthday dinner for me.
(1)Jorge P.
So I dropped the ball on valentines day and didn't make reservations to my usual steak houses (Flemings, mastros) but luckily we found this place. The quality of the steak and lobster was surprisingly good!!! My 28 day aged ribeye was delicious and the lobster tail was tender and very generous portion. Our meal was delicious! Definitely a hidden gem.
(5)Michaelyn A.
This restaurant is classy and has a fantastic wine selection...management is awesome service great. Best dishes are filet mignon tacos and prime dip sandwich...classy for business parties lunches or dinners. Highly recommend
(5)G.G S.
Get the foccacia bread--yes, I know it hurts to pay for bread when most restaurants provide it on a complimentary basis--but take my word for it, it's totally worth it. Another "must try"--the beet salad. I know you're thinking "GGS, surely you don't suggest I eat the dreaded bland beet on my fun night out"--yes, it's amazing. It's not something I'd usually order--the waiter insisted, and boy, was he right. Beets are marinated, dried fruits, nuts, greens, light dressing. Yum! As for entrees, the burgers are king. Also, terrific shoe string fries. Only thing I don't like here is the clam chowder--it has carrots, and it just doesn't taste right. Service can be inconsistent, and I had a couple of incidents where my burger was under or over cooked. No stars detracted. Food is just too damn good.
(5)Donna B.
We like this place because it's good and usually not too busy. Great burgers but love their prime rib dip and prime rib. We've been a number of times and also enjoy their wine selection and outside seating. We've been here often and taken a number of people and we always enjoy it. While the food is good it's the overall combination of food, wine and accessibility that make it a 4! I also like their deviled eggs. Friends have tried various dishes and no complaints.
(4)Laina A.
I started my review thinking 4 star, but then thought of all the little things that were off and hence, another 1 star deduction. On: Seated promptly at res. time (not busy on a Sat night is perhaps not the best thing) Our server Chris was helpful and friendly and did get my spinach on the side as requested My Prime Rib dinner included mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach & Yorkshire pudding yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… Prime rib was very good, not great, the mashed potatoes which they call whipped, needed butter and seasoning, but the sautéed spinach was fresh and wonderful with slices of garlic for good flavoring and the Yorkshire was some of the best I've ever had! I believe technically that Yorkshire pudding should be more dry and rustic, who cares?! Not me! This tasted more like one of my specialties that I make (popovers) and was warm and delicious, with some ooey-gooey dough-y deliciousness Off: Seated outside (which was nothing special, unless you consider wobbly tables special) Our server Chris forgot my mashed potatoes (which was later rectified) and failed to inform us that the focaccia was free (thank goodness cause at even $2 it was overpriced, i.e., taste was not good, it was barely lukewarm and basically not at all soft) The butter was that annoying HARDENED stuff...pet peeve of mine Did I mention that hubby's credit card was not returned and he didn't notice till next a.m. and we had to wait for them to open to call (yes, luckily they had it and no bad charges out of his checking account), then he had to waste some gas and drive back to pick it up.
(3)Pati C.
Love their prime rib dip! Best ever!
(5)Diana M.
Frankly, I was quite disappointed. I came to celebrate my birthday with a few good friends. Our reservation was at 7pm. We got seated immediately. We all placed our orders and then the waitress came back to tell us that they only have 3 prime cut left, but the temperature is well done. I was really embarrassed since I chose the place. For being a restaurant called prime cut, they shouldn't be out of prime rib at 7pm when they close at 11pm.
(2)CeCe H.
Came here before a concert so my carnivore boyfriend could get his prime rib fix. We walked in and were seated immediately but felt severely underdressed (even though we were dressed pretty nice for a concert). The place looks really nice, and all the OC wives and husbands are really having a good time. Such a good time I could barely hear myself think, let alone enjoy a conversation with my boyfriend. When we left my ears were STILL ringing. Beer selection is subpar. I ordered the bacon BBQ burger ($15) and it was good but nothing spectacular. My fries were those string kind but no seasoning and some looked barely cooked. My boyfriends steak, on the other hand, was perfectly cooked at medium. The potatoes were good and the garlic was cooked just right. I would MAYBE come back for happy hour but count me out for regular entrees. Oh, and if they seat you next to a group of rowdy OC wives ordering cocktail after cocktail, bring ear plugs. Kudos to Natalie for being a good waitress.
(3)Jowel G.
One of the best salads I've had is from Prime Cut. The filet mignon salad is a hit! The filet, perfectly cooked at medium is melt in your mouth tender with the sweetness of the corn and peppers. Just the right entree serving that you don't end up leaving stuffed. Working my way backwards, the guacamole is chunky and another one with a hint of sweetness with the corn and diced onions. Somehow I thought there was pineapple or some fruit like ingredient. One suggestion is to maybe have the guacamole in a bowl instead of the cup that it was served in. It was difficult to get the chip all the way to the bottom - yes. It was that good. Had "breakfast" for dessert - mini jelly donuts! Warm sugared donuts (like donut holes) with a side of jam, chocolate sauce and ice cream. Maybe I can have this as a meal next time? No need to twist my arm. We also enjoyed flourless chocolate cake. So oooey, goooey goodness with a side of vanilla bean ice cream. You can't go wrong with these choices and I'm sure the other desserts on the menu are just as delicious. I'm definitely coming back to try the other items on the menu and plan to actually bring my husband along this time...haha. Me and the gf's enjoyed it here.
(4)April W.
Came in last night to try the OC Restaurant Week menu, left totally happy. I ordered the ahi tostada to start, filet medallions + King crab for entree and raspberry sorbet for dessert. The ahi tostado was delicious, I just about cleaned my entree plate and really enjoyed the sorbet! BF ordered the devilish eggs, filet tacos and mango sorbet, he enjoyed everything as well! Drinks were great, service was good, it was a busy night but our server made sure to stop by to check in a few times. Overall, as a first time guest last night I will definitely be back!
(4)Joe M.
Had an excellent lunch recently and have not been here for a while. The restaurant does not get too crowded at lunch, and it is quiet for a business lunch. I had the Filet Mignon salad which was excellent. Service was good. There are a number of other choices in the same complex. This is a good choice especially if you want something a little quieter.
(4)Michelle W.
I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and the fish was spoiled and tasted bad and my plate was too greasy with too much olive oil! Won't come out in the future!!! So disappointed with the quality of the food!!!
(1)Yale P.
Went to Prime Cut last night to check it out for OC restaurant week with some friends. Such a hit or miss. My wife got the pork chop and my friend got the NY steak, both which were pretty good. My friend's wife and I both got the filet mignon medallions with king crab oscar. This dish was a big disappointment. First of all, the meat came out cold. Our waitress told us to be careful because the dish was really hot. That was definitely NOT the case. Second, our crab portion was so small. I was thinking, king crab Oscar, it must be a decent size since the meat is medallions. Nope, super tiny. For dessert, everybody but me got some chocolate cake that was supposed to be the "special" dessert made just for restaurant week. Meh. I got the carrot cake which was much better than the chocolate cake, but still was eh, okay. If I could give half stars, I would here to bring it up to a 2.5 star. I felt ripped off paying $40 for cold steak and tiny crab. Usually you expect some decent stuff for restaurant week but I was sorely disappointed here. Save your money and check out another restaurant. Sorry.
(2)Charles F.
While traveling I always refer to who I am staying like family and friends, or I just check Yelp. In case, Yelp was really the only real source that I could rely on. It's late, Friday night, Anaheim Ducks are playing, there's 71,000 at the Anaheim convention center and we are a group of 5. I called as I was walking down Katella and spoke to the host person at Prime Cut. They were able to accommodate us at 8:45pm. We got their early and waited for the rest of our group coming from the hospital. The place had an enticing aroma around the front door. This is really no cafe by any means. It's more like a chophouse in disguise in a french cafe exterior motif. Once inside we guided to our table. I am a big proponent of one page menus and Prime Cut did not disappoint. The offerings ranging from the 15 ounce Ribeye to a wedge salad to filet mignon tacos. The menu is reasonably priced. Our orders came out on time and the detail quality was very evident. The attention to the medium rare prime rare was spot on as well as the Yorkshire pudding. The Prime rib is slow roasted in a salt crust and my dining partner raved about his cut and often comparing it to the legendary House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. There is an enticing roasted garlic that accompanies most of the steak dinners which should not be overlooked. I did try those filet mignon tacos. Simply a delight. The meat ( medium rare ) was cooked to perfection and the the black bean corn salad as well as the cilantro and onions gave this dish a superstar rating. So when in Anaheim / Orange area. Don't sleep on the word cafe, you may be missing out on an awesome chophouse experience
(4)Shaggy R.
Will never come back. Came with a group and the waiter walked away twice without taking my order. Had to flag down another waitress to place my order. Then I was given the wrong bill and when this was brought to the attention of the waiter, he got a little snarky. Then got the right bill and put my card inside and it just sat there for at least five minutes before anyone took it. Told the manager about my experience and he comped my $3 happy hour beer only. Terrible service. Fondue was okay, the bread that came with it was charred and the burnt taste overwhelmed the other flavors. Will be spending my money elsewhere next time.
(1)Wendy N.
Merry Christmas, Beautiful People! :) So, it's should be pretty safe to say that we can't all eat at Mastro's, Morton's, Ruth's Chris, or Fleming's every day, right? (I mean, we may want to, but that's a whole 'nother story when it comes to our wallets! :p) Anyway, Prime Cut is not a bad alternative to the above joints, as you'll see from my recommendations below: 1.) Cookies and Milk - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… I'm salivating right now just thinking of those FOUR freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! Look at those cookies! YUM! 2.) French Jelly Doughnuts - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… These doughnuts are prepared to order and served a la mode (with a Vanilla Ice Cream!) It also has chocolate and fruit dipping sauces. 3.) Certified Black Angus Rib Eye - Recommended yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… Served with au gratin potatoes and roasted garlic, this steak is flavorful and best ordered medium rare. (You can also get it with bleu cheese, if you're a fan.) Thanks for reading! P.S. Was this Useful, Funny, and/or Cool? Let me know below! ^_^
(4)Tracie L.
Friend took me here for OCRW 'cause their menu had the most variety out of all the other restaurants. It's located in a giant random plaza that looks like the block, the restaurant has a nice diner/cheesecake factory feel to it. There's a really nice bar in the middle of the restaurant for those who like to do happy hour. It wasn't too packed when we got there and so we were seated promptly. They gave us the OCRW menu and it wasn't that much cheaper than ordering from their regular menu. We decided to do the $30 & $40 combo. Appetizer: Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs - These had bacon which made them taste pretty good, but other than that it tasted just like any other boiled eggs House Salad - It was a full sized salad and I was almost full just from finishing it. My friend had to help me out w/ the salad and normally I devour salads Spice-Roasted Chicken - Jidori, all natural, free range god dayum the top of the line chicken! It took about 25 mins before the order came out, but when it did the chicken was delicious! Very moist, juicy, and flavorful. It wasn't too spicy, but there was a good amount for enough flavoring. Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Oscar - This sounded so bomb, but then I realized it was just filet mignon medallions. However, it still was more than enough to fill me up and I had to take home some leftovers. The lobster meat was plump and tasted pretty fresh. The filet mignon wasn't as tender as I had hoped even though I ordered it medium rare Dessert: Carrot cake - OMG usually i don't like carrot cake, but the carrot cake here is AMAAAAZING. Description on the menu was super Moist with Coconut, Walnuts, Pineapple and Cream Cheese Frosting and it was exactly that! SUPER MOIST and delicious. It wasn't too sweet and tasted really fresh. Since I was too full to finish the carrot cake I took home the leftover and it was still moist and tasted just as good the next morning. Normally cakes lose their moisture in the fridge overnight. YOU MUST TRY IT! Chocolate Pots De Crème - Pass on this. It was basically just chocolate mousse with strawberry & peanuts. Overall service was friendly, fast, and attentive. You definitely get big portions of food here. We both had to take home leftovers and surprisingly the leftovers still tasted just as good when reheated! I look forward to coming back to try their short rib and pork chop :)
(4)Bob T.
Went to a 5 star PYE hosted by Rohlin and Laina A. - Great table, people and even a drawing for a door prize!! Thanks so much, we really appreciate the invite! As for PCC & Wine bar, I agree with other reviews I've seen from that meal, and the overall rating of about 3 stars. PCC's mission is to provide great food at affordable prices. Here's a quote from the owner - copied from an article in the OC Register: "There's a subtle difference. Good food is food you enjoy, and say, 'That was OK,'" Iqbal said. "Great food is something you think about two weeks later because you crave it." The quote summed up our experience - except we were on the wrong side of PCC's quoted intention! I had the double chicken sandwich with shoestring fries from the OC restaurant week menu - it was good, I was thinking "that was ok" - absolutely not anything great, that I would crave to come back for, or be thinking about two weeks later! My wife's steak, my clam chowder, the deviled eggs, and the tables shared starters were all good food, not great as defined above - her potato gratin was under done - my thought was - 3 to 3.5 stars all around. I really enjoyed the carrot cake - 4 stars. Most disappointing (as others have noted) were the service issues - this is not a recently opened restaurant - Seems training in the kitchen and service areas could use some improvement. It wasn't evident who was our server - and they didn't communicate! One server asked me who was together on check - for split checks - and when I asked the other server to put an extra item on our check - he said "we don't split checks". They did split the checks however! It was a bit confusing though! Also confusing was the lack of knowledge displayed by our server. This is a primarily a steak house - when the server was asked " what is a CAB rib eye?" he started to explain the rib eye - but we wanted to know what the CAB part of it was, or meant. This is a table full of Yelpers - and everyone at the table wants to know! The server hemmed and hawed, he said some things about that's just what we call it - and it being a designation. Other people in the party tried to coax the answer out of him, thinking he didn't understand the question. I'm pretty sure everyone at the table was of thinking the same thing - this guy doesn't know, let's let him of the hook - at the very least - no one was satisfied by his answer. Years ago, I was a busboy and sweeper at Disneyland - they trained us to handle questions. If we didn't know the answer, say so, offer to find the answer or refer them somewhere to get the answer. It's a good, honest service procedure that I continue to use in my professional life. BTW - it popped into my mind the other day - CAB - Certified Angus Beef - pretty much the first thing a server in a "Prime Cut Cafe" ought to know! As for the kitchen - consistency in portion size and presentation around the table was an issue. My wife's steak was over cooked - Rare and Well Done are the easiest to cook - if you are paying attention to what you're doing! They were very cool about making up for the steak by comping us our second round of beers. I am not deducting anything for that situation - just noting it! Trina's glass of wine however - I thought it was a specialty shot or a cordial - now that I know it was supposed to be a glass of wine - are you kidding me? - I can see why she was unhappy, I would have been! Since my wife's steak took so long to remake we were mostly done with our meal as she was just getting into hers - she decided to take it home. The server brought a cardboard box - that's it. She had a steak and Au gratin potatoes - no container or assistance was offered - my wife jokingly placed the cast iron dish of potatoes in the box along side her steak - the waiter got the hint and took it in the back to pack up. However instead of putting the potatoes in a styrofoam or plastic container - he just dumped them in the cardboard box. Check out the pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/prim… The wine themed restaurant has clean lines and is a comfortable place to have a meal, they have a small private dining room that seats up to 14. I'd go for the prime rib if give them another shot, but there are so many 4 and 5 star places to try, so who knows when that may happen! Even with a few service issues, it was a great way to spend an afternoon and visit with some great Yelpers! Nice to see everyone - and thanks again to the A's!!
(3)Sergio E.
Unfortunately we won't be going back to this place. The décor is really nice and the bar layout is appealing. However, my wife and I stopped by in the early afternoon just after watching a movie and found their service nowhere to be found. In fact, the restaurant only had a few customers, so it wasn't all that busy. We were rather hungry and wanted to some wine with our lunch, but we didn't want a full sit-down meal so we sat at the bar. We waited for about a good 10 to 12 minutes and all we got was water and the server never came back, so we simply walked out. By all reviews the food appears to be good, but the lack of service will keep us from ever going back.
(1)Trina D.
It's OC Restaurant week and we were invited to a PYE hosted by Laina A. & Rohlin A at Prime Cut Cafe. The restaurant is located off of Katella in Orange. It's right by the movie theater and Lazy Dog Cafe. For lunch, the prix fixe starts at $20 for a 3-course lunch. They have an extensive wine list as well as cocktail menu. I ordered a glass of Rosa Regale ($7). It came out in a tiny cordial glass. I have a bottle of this stuff at home, if I wanted a tiny portion I would have taken a swig before leaving my house. I ordered the tomato bisque, filet mignon salad, and the carrot cake. Chris had the deviled eggs, cheeseburger, and chocolate pot de creme. Grace C. ordered off of the regular menu and got a short rib sandwich that looked phenomenal. For $20, I was satisfied with my meal. The tomato bisque was light with a touch of creme fraiche. The salad was large and had perfectly cooked pieces of filet mignon. The carrot cake was ok. I am not a fan of coconut so I must have missed the description on the menu. Chris's deviled eggs came out as 4 which is the smaller appetizer size but still great since they didn't size down for the prix fixe. I hate it when restaurants do that and it was nice to see that Prime Cut did not. The cheeseburger, their standard burger, was delicious. They have a list of mouthwatering burgers on the menu and if I return I may just have to get one next time. For our large group of 12, they automatically tacked on 18% gratuity but still split our checks separately. They did, however, get Ruth T.'s steak wrong. It came out well done instead of rare, which for a place that is considered a steakhouse, is really a travesty. They did comp a round of their beer for having them wait so long, which was nice on their part. It was nice to see our OC CM, Ryan C. dining with us as well. Katie S. won the door prize which was a gift certificate to Prime Cut for a return visit. It was a really relaxed meal with good friends. Thanks to Laina and Rohlin for setting it up.
(3)Ryan P.
Every time we visit we walk out happy and satisfied. Great food and large wine selection. Huge bar area if you like to hang out at the bar. We are always welcomed by manager Ron. Prime Cut is our 'go-to' neighborhood place when we want a nice reasonably priced meal. Everything on the menu is delicious. Give it a try....you'll enjoy it.
(5)A H.
A very nice cut of Prime Rib, delicious steamed spinach and perfectly cooked asparagus. They had no qualms about me substituting extra veggies instead of the potaties.
(5)Gina P.
My boyfriend and I met a few friends for a late dinner last night and had an amazing dining experience from the moment we walked in, I had to write about it. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated right away in a comfortable booth in the corner (next time we come in we'll have to first sit at their beautiful bar!) I ordered a bowl of Tomato Bisque to start-delicious, served with a dollop of goat cheese on top, just what I wanted with this cold weather. We also split a 3-cheese plate, our waitress helped us with her suggestions and descriptions of all their cheeses. That also came with candied walnuts, honey, apple slices, and lightly toasted bread. I was full by then but I was in the mood for a burger so I ordered their Prime cut Cheeseburger medium rare. It came out cooked medium rare (perfect!) and tasted great, definitely satisfied my burger craving. The melted white cheddar and classic burger toppings on a brioche bun works so well with their skinny shoe-string fries. I have worked in restaurants all of my life so I feel like I know what needs to be done to get a patron to come back. With last nights dinner, the waitress hit all of her marks and took great care of us, she made suggestions, never let our water glasses empty, cleared away dirty plates. I also noticed all the staff works together as a team. The manager, Cassandra helped seat guests when the host was busy with another party, she and other servers helped our server bring our food to the table so we could all start eating together, I set my finished plate on the edge of the table and even the host came by and swooped it off the table. Everyone was warm and friendly, we left full and satisfied with smiles on our faces and we're going back soon! Hope this was helpful!
(5)Joe J.
VERY sloooow service. Took forever to get our drink order and even longer to get our food. Serioulsy, we will not come back just because of that. They weren't even that busy at 5:30 pm on a Sunday. The waiter would just dissappear for 10 minutes... I mean, He drop off the drinks and be gone. Eventually got the food and the gone again. What the heck? And this place is not cheap. For the money, You are beyter off going to a real steak house like Ruth Chris.
(1)John C.
Great food the filet mignon tacos are epic and the prime rib dip melts in your mouth. Service is ok but a little slow
(4)Summer H.
My husband and I had dinner here this evening. We were pleasantly surprised to hear it is 1/2 off all wine on Wednesdays. My husband had the Rib Eye and I had the Filet Medalions which was the special for the evening. Both steaks were cooked a perfect medium rare and were full of flavor. Stephen was our waiter and we had excellent service. We love Prime Cut Cafe and always have an amazing experience.
(5)Angelica G.
Thank you for accommodating our party of 35!!! Food was so great and the Steak is delicious!!!! I can't wait to return! I'll be dreaming of your ribeye for days to come. And our servers? You guys were accommodating and we couldn't be happier. I enjoyed your West Coast Wine flights as well. You remind me of a high end Las Vegas Steak House. Don't ever change!
(5)Mitchell C.
I had the BBQ Brisket sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in quite sometime. Im a bit picky with my brisket ( I'm not a fan of fatty food ), but the meet was tender and just melted in my mouth! The service was great as well.
(4)Amanda D.
Service etiquette is dead here. So our server brings out a plate with food residue on it and instead of getting a new plate he stands there and scratches it off with his thumb nail and puts the plate in front of me WTF. Not only that my dad orders a beer and the guy brings the Heineken with a glass and pours it all crappy and left like a foot of foam on top. Jesus Christ. Nothing special about the food. My brother and I ordered the same thing because the menu was such slim pickins: a chicken sandwich with enough cheese it would make my future children lactose intolerant. My mom ordered tea and they forgot -_- And why do you need 3 food runners for 5 plates? Sigh I feel bad for not saying anything good so.. The music was nice.
(2)John D M.
A great restaurant that I literally stumbled upon. I went in for a late afternoon lunch one day before the holidays and had a Caesar salad, a fresh homemade (dare I say "hand-crafted") hamburger, and one of the wine samplings. The food was great! A little on the pricey side but great! The Caesar salad had a great homemade dressing which had all the flavors balanced perfectly, and homemade croutons. As I sat at the bar enjoying one of the best hamburgers ever, I noticed how extensive their wine list was. I sampled their Spanish Grenache (they offer handy $4 samplings of many of some of their wines) and really enjoyed it. It's a nice restaurant. The atmosphere is intimate...good for a dinner with your significant other or an evening out with colleagues, and the interior design is a kind of infusion of Mid-Century and Modern. Not a terribly expansive menu, but they do a great job with what's on the menu. I've been there a few times now and have enjoyed it every time.
(4)Sam A.
The ambience here is amazing. The decor and vibe in general were great. They have apps, shared plates, and entrees; great mixed drinks, and a decent wine selection. GREAT pricing. I think we misfired on what we ordered. The burrata appetizer and the Nor Easter (drinks) were amazing. They also bring out some flatbread sticks and a pesto tapenade when you are seated, which was very good. We also ordered the proscuitto flatbread, taglietelle w/lamb ragu pasta, and the brussel sprouts. Each were good, but nothing sensational.
(4)Danan C.
I had the spaghetti and it was nothing to write home about. But the ambiance and the service were both great. We had a very polite server who cared about his customers. This above all makes a restaurant. You can have mediocre food, but if you've got the best staff around, people will keep coming back. I also had few bites of the prime rib. It was juicy and perfectly cooked, but I felt it was a bit shy on the spicing. Other than that it was perfect.
(3)Earl B.
We've been meaning to try the Prime Cut for some time, and finally did it today after seeing a movie at the theater next door. So glad we did! Very classy/comfortable decor with more of a grown-up, wine bar vibe. The menu has a very nice variety of choices from salads, burgers, and sandwiches up to several excellent steak options and even lobster. Everything we tried was excellent from the sliders as an appetizer, to the double chicken sandwich for my wife, to my tasty pork chop (I opted for the shoestring fries instead of the potato salad). We were very happy with our meal and are excited to have another great local restaurant to add to our list of regular stops. I highly recommend the Prime Cut Cafe!
(4)S J.
The service is great and the food is spectacular! Love this place!!!
(5)Abraham M.
Great quality meat, service is okay.
(4)Jonathan W.
This place exceeded my expectations. The happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., and has great beer/wine/food on its menu. I got the Devil's Eggs...which was terrific with a little something in it...i can't tell you because you need to try it. I also had the Filet Migon Salad and again fantastic. Our waitress, Mary, was outstanding and very attentive. I would highly recommend this place as i will definently be eating here in the near future!!!
(5)Gail G.
Excellent food, very tasty, lovely presentation. It's the second time we've been to the restaurant and both times we've been impressed.
(4)Denise S.
Sit at the bar and make sure to get waited on by Nicole! Great service and knows her wine...Cassandra rocks as well!! Try the ribeye, shrimp and ask Nicole to make a dirty dirty martini!!
(5)Jim C.
A spectacular, accidental find last night, in an area we do not frequent often. The Lazy Dog wait was ridiculous and I was impatient. We were seated immediately, which caused me some concern. Steve, our waiter, calmed my nerves, patiently handling questions and giving guidance. Beet salad for starters, recommended by Steve, was delicious. Seared ahi entree for me and filet mignon tacos (what?) for her. Each wonderful in presentation and taste. Steve and the others serving us were attentive in every way. Pricy? Yes. Worth it? Yes. Repeat? Definitely and often now.
(5)Rohlin A.
After our initial visit during Restaurant Week had some issues and my review was posted, I was contacted by the manager Ron and offered a gift card to give Prime Cut Cafe & Wine Bar another try. I am all about second chances, so the better half and I made reservations for dinner on at 6:30pm on Saturday night. We ended up running late (California traffic even on Saturday), so I called the restaurant to inform them of the situation and they moved my reservation to 6:45pm. Once we arrived, I realized the reservations wouldn't have been necessary at this time, the restaurant wasn't packed. Since it was a nice evening, we decided to eat outside on the patio. The seating on the patio was very comfortable, but the table was a little wobbly (uneven surface?). It did get a little cold for my lovely wife at one point (short sleeves weren't a good choice) and we requested the heat lamp be turned on. The one near us didn't work, but they quickly found another and Laina was once again comfortable. As the name indicates, beef dominates the menu here. They boast USDA Prime Cuts of Hangar Steak, Petite Filet Mignon, CAB (Certified Angus Beef) Center Cut New York Strip and CAB Ribeye. They also have 2 sizes of Aged CAB Prime Rib, the Petite and Prime cuts. The steaks are served with Whipped Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Sauteed or Creamed Spinach. There is also a good variety of Starters, Chicken Signature Items, Specialties, Sandwiches (Including 3 Burgers), Entree Salads, several Side Dishes and Dessert. I had already decided on the Prime Rib before we arrived and my wife selected the same. She ordered the Petite Cut (8 oz.) with the Whipped Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Sauteed Spinach. I order the Prime Cut (12 oz.) substituting French Fries for the Whipped Potatoes and Burgundy Mushrooms (an additional $2) instead of the Spinach. We also ordered a serving of the Home Baked Foccacia (Warm House Made Rosemary, Caramelized Onion and Olive Oil Foccacia) to start. The Foccacia ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) was definitely the low point of the meal, thankfully we were informed by the waiter that it was complimentary after we sent the first serving back. It was served cold and there was some sort of back taste that I couldn't identify that my palate was definitely not digging. The second order came out warmer and my better half requested some butter which made the bread more edible. Rohlinism: Butter makes everything better, ask my wife! Our meals came out relatively fast, but initially the servers bringing the food forgot my wife's Whipped Potatoes. Once we saw our regular server again, he brought out the side. Honestly, all the sides were a hit. Laina thought the Whipped Potatoes might be some form of instant on the initial inspection, but one taste proved her wrong. She also enjoyed the Sauteed Spinach which was nicely flavored with Garlic. She even tried some Shoestring Fries (not usually a fan) while she was waiting for her Whipped Potatoes and thought they were very good. Being allergic to mushrooms, she wasn't offered a sample of the Burgundy Mushrooms and they were excellent and all for me. I love not being allergic to anything! The Yorkshire Pudding actually had more of the texture and taste of Popovers, it was missing that rustic taste I associate with Yorkshire Pudding, but was really good all the same. The Prime Ribs ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) were cooked to order and the Creamy Horseradish had a nice flavor without too much kick which my wife probably really appreciated. The Prime Rib itself was good, I have had better, but I have also had far worse. We took a look at the dessert menu, but decided to pass after realizing most of the items would take 15 minutes to make because these desserts are made to order from scratch. With only three dessert items available for immediate service, management may want to instruct the wait staff to mention dessert once the main courses have been served. This gives the diners the opportunity to order dessert and have it come out shortly after the main course is finished. The service was decent. I don't remember having to ask for refills, the staff dealt with the broken heat lamp in a timely manner and I didn't feel like I had entered The Twilight Zone just because I was eating on the patio (I can't tell you how many times I have felt abandoned just because I was eating on the patio). There were some minor tics already mentioned and for some reason I either didn't get my card back with the bill or I left it with the bill after I left the restaurant (I really have to stop hanging with Roy B., his Alzheimer's is rubbing off on me). I noticed the next morning, called Prime Cut and they were holding my card. So it cost me some gas and a "drive of shame", but I have my card back. All's well that ends well.
(4)Maria Elvira C.
Came for dinner with my husband it was fast service but very disappointed in the food. I believe it was a little over priced for the type of food. The soup was cold, they burned the bread and my chicken which had a wine sauce had not been cooked long enough so the sauce did not taste that great. I don't think I'll be back this is not one of my favorite places.
(3)Alexa Z.
Conveniently located down the street from the Honda Center, Prime Cut Café is a nice, large restaurant. Based on the name, I was expecting a much more casual scene -- more of a Lawry's Carvery, but was pleasantly surprised to see a more formal/full service style restaurant. Happy Hour is Sunday-Friday 3-6 p.m. available only in the bar area, which is on the small side. Drinks prices are reasonable: half-price drafts, $5 wines, $6 martinis, $5 wells. The food was a little more than underwhelming. Filet Mignon Taco -- One taco for $5, which I would be okay with, if it was a mind-blowing taco. This? Very under seasoned; using all the salsa was a must. And for $5, I would have expected a larger taco. Creole Cheese Fries -- I was excited for these, but they came out over-cooked, over-seasoned, and the cheese almost non-existent. The bartender I think knew we had made a bad ordering choice and gave us ranch to douse the plate in. Short Rib Sandwich -- the meat was flavorful and juicy, but the bread was too thick, and the coleslaw was needed to add some crunch factor. The Prime Rib was pretty good, and the Prime Cut is a good size. I liked that it was served with Yorkshire Pudding! Overall, I was letdown, as I had high expectations going in. I would go again for drinks, but not to eat.
(2)Shirley C.
The ambience is GREAT!! However my strip of salmon was ludicrous for the amount I paid for it. Be prepared for the prices people it's not worth the portion, but it does taste good. Lol!!! My lemonade with cherry and granadine was OFF THE CHAIN!! You'll enjoy it although it can get a little noisy.
(4)Ariana A.
Burgers are awesome and there's a very comprehensive wine list. 4 stars because food is a bit inconsistent.
(4)Jenni C.
Too pricey for the quality. The service is slow too. I won't be back. And they don't even include bread or salad while you're waiting!!
(3)Mp H.
We have been patronizing this restaurant since they first opened and continue to do so..it has maintained their consistency throughout the years which is why it is our 'go to' each time we are in the area. They serve Super Tuscans by the glass which is reason #2,ha. I suggest you do so as well.
(4)Lauren B.
I came here while in the area on business with a coworker. There was no wait and we were seated right away. I ordered sangria for my drink and it was delicious and filled to the brim! For an appetizer, I had the hearts of romaine Caesar. Really fresh and tons of shaved parm. For my meal, I ordered the filet mignon, which came with a potato gratin and roasted garlic on the side. The garlic was out of this world....I spread the entire little cup of it all over my steak and it was so delicious. For dessert, we decided on the made-from-scratch chocolate chip cookies with milk. These were 100% worth the 15 minute wait for them to bake! They were really fresh from the oven and hit the spot. We were so stuffed by the time we left here, but everything we had was wonderful!
(4)Robert S.
I walked in and immediately thought that this place would be super expensive. The ambience was very nice and the establishment was extremely well kept. Once I saw the menu, I realized that it was nowhere near as expensive as I originally thought. I started with the devilish eggs with a hint of bacon, which were really tasty, without the usual overpowering mustard taste that generally accompanies deviled eggs. But my entree, the bacon bbq burger took the cake. It was delicious! And perfectly cooked to my desire. The entree was brought to our table with a full team of food runners, and the food was presented in a beautiful manner. Our servers name was Amber, and she was the gem that led this dining experience. We had a table of 11, and we were not her only table. Yet she still found time to pay us full attention and had a great attitude the whole way through. The food and service was amazing, and Amber really took this dining experience to a whole other level. I will definitely be recommending this establishment to friends and family.
(5)Jenny K.
Love this place! Great food, great wine, and absolutely great service! I come back as often as possible and those 3 things never change. It's perfect for a casual family dinner or a first date, you can't go wrong coming to Prime Cut Cafe!
(5)Mark B.
We stopped in here for dinner a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed this place. I had one of the best steaks I've had in a long time here. Great service, great food and a nice quiet atmosphere. Can't wait to pay them another visit!
(4)Thomas M.
Good clean restaurant. Nothing to make you shout but it's consistently pleasing. Food is good. Quality is there and service is friendly. Good job guys!
(4)Kathy P.
Came here for Mother's Day dinner with my family. Food came out pretty quick and was good. Had the Mahi Mahi which was pretty good then topped it off with hot chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream. I think my son enjoyed it more :). Great place for prime rib too. Not too pricey. Service was fast and friendly waitress!
(5)Josie A.
Food was absolutely delicious. The prime cut was cooked to perfection. Do yourself a favor and order one of their cheese boards as well. You won't be sorry. The creme brûlée for dessert was definitely the way to close out our New Year's Day dinner. Our server, Erin, was such a delight. You score if you get her section. All in all a wonderful experience!
(5)Will L.
It's my first visit to Prime Cut Cafe & Wine Bar today. Had to take the office guys from Anaheim HQ out to our holiday luncheon. I didn't know what to expect. Upon arrival I noticed the building it is in. Outward appearance was very nice. It gave me a welcoming feeling. Large doors and windows brought in plenty of natural light, and the outdoor patio area, while a bit small, was very comfortable. Our server was Laura. She was very attentive and courteous, and a knock-out to boot. We ordered soft drinks,salads, soups, shrimp cocktail, chips and guacamole, and our entrees. I did not have any of the salads, soups, or shrimp, so I will not comment on their flavors, other than the size of the shrimp. They were good-sized shrimp! And the Romaine Caesar and the Baby Iceberg Wedge looked beautiful. The Chowder Cup and Bowl looked delicious also. The chips and guacamole were excellent. One note, though, is that the guacamole is not mashed like the regular variety. Prime Cut's chip and guacamole is served on a platter, with freshly made fried tortilla chips, and chopped/diced avocados served in a conical glass, which were seasoned with lime juice and mixed with what appeared to be grilled corn kernels. I loved how it tasted. Very refreshing and delicious. Last came the entrees. The Hanger Steak was popular at our table, as was the Pasta Bolognese. The Prime Rib Dip looked amazing, and so was my Rib Eye. The steaks were served on a large platter, and came with roasted garlic cloves in probably melted butter, and a side of potatoes au gratin. The grill was pretty accurate with the specified levels of "doneness", which was an excellent plus. Overall, everyone loved our luncheon. The staff was friendly and gave us time to enjoy our meal. The soft drinks were always kept filled. The food was very good. The price? It was a bit on the high side. Given the service, the quality of the food, and the overall feeling of a nice place to sit and enjoy lunch or dinner with friends and/or colleagues, it was worthwhile. I would definitely visit again if occasion calls.
(4)Crystal G.
I dined here in 1/6/15 and was very much disappointed in this place. I had made a reservation online and bored it was my mother's birthday. When checking in the hostess was not welcoming or warm. It seemed like we annoyed her by walking in. The manager,Im not sure if she was the manager, was lead over with no manners on what sounded to be a personal call. It was seriously so disappointing when we are here for a celebration. If it weren't for the restaurant at least appearing nice I would have walked out. We were sat and were not greeted for about 5 minutes after being seated. The waiter Casey was just like the hostess.. I'm not sure if no one there likes there job but seriously had to be the worst service!! He was sorry, rude, unengaging.. the worse!! He didn't pre bus the table, no refills unless you asked (even for water). zero interest in being attentive. I seriously wouldn't have given him a tip if I weren't in the industry of customer service and hasn't worked in restaurants myself.I am literally only giving one star because the food was pretty amazing.
(1)Vetta C.
This is a hidden gem of a restaurant. The steaks are not as good as someplace like Maestros, but they are really good. And if you look at the price differential, they are exceptionally good. The pricing is very low for what you get. Drinks are stiff, and they have a good wine selection. Pretty much tried and true wines. Its "fancy" enough, and things are done "right". Service is awesome and staff is very friendly. And I don't want you to think this is some sort of bargain looking place. It's really nice inside and you would have no problems taking clients here or taking someone out for their birthday. I would say this is probably one of the best values in Orange County for a great high end steak. If someone else was paying, I would go to Maestros, If I am paying out of my own pocket, this place is awesome!
(4)Ryan C.
Came here with some friends during OC Restaurant Week. It was $20 for a three course prix fixed meal during lunch in which I chose a serving of deviled eggs (4), a filet mignon salad and a dessert of pot de chocolate creme (Thanks Trina... I couldn't remember what it was called.) We started with the calamari appetizer which included nice tentacled pieces of squid and large pieces of shrimp. It was fried perfectly and had a nice crunch to it. I kinda wished we had more. Second starter: the onion straws. These are okay, but I'm not really a huge fan of onions. Everyone seemed to enjoy them on our side of the table. I enjoyed the deviled eggs and was quite surprised that the portion came with four pieces. I thought it was pretty generous. The yokes were nice and fluffy and they had good flavor. Good, but nothing super memorable. The filet mignon was delicious in the salad, however, the portions were wayyy off. Hope H got the same meal and she had at least three times the amount of steak that I did. Mine was served medium rare, and hers was pretty well. Nobody asked us how we wanted our steak- so it's weird that two separate portions of different color came out. Ruth D likes RARE, and she got something more on the medium side. I think the chefs need to work on their meat cooking skills. I really enjoyed the dessert. It was like a creamy pudding and I could have easily inhaled a second portion. Instead, I demolished part of Jaime P's carrot cake. I really liked the cream cheese frosting and the moist cake. Again, Hope H got the same dessert, but hers was served differently and on it's side. I would think presentation would be consistent with all plates. There weren't that many people in the restaurant, so I don't think anyone was rushed. We came in a party of 12 and the service was a bit slow. I think there was some confusion on who actually had our table because two different people came over to take drink orders and then nobody came back with them. We had to remind them. My sazerac however, was pretty delish. Our server was really cool and split our bills for us at the end so we didn't have to deal with multiple cards. I'd like to come back and try some of their other offerings. The bite of burger that I had from Jaime was pretty tasty, but the prime rib sammies looked amazing. I think I'll go that route next time. Believe it or not, parking can be a challenge if you go at night or on the weekends. There are a few other busy restaurants like Lazy Dog, Chilis, The Pint House and then the Century Theater that shares a lot with this place, so it can be pretty congested. If you don't mind walking, you can find a spot in the boonies and walk over. Might be a good excuse to burn off some that meal you just ingested. A big thanks to Laina and Rohlin A for planning this outing. It was fun and I look forward to more!
(3)Javier B.
Great service, awesome wines & Stellar filet mignon tacos..Great evening gateway destination. ..
(5)Grace C.
Thanks to Laina and Rohlin A for putting this together! A big group of us got together to enjoy OC Restaurant week. We all came here for lunch during the weekend. It wasn't busy at all. Most of the table got the prix fixe, but I opted to get the BBQ brisket sandwich. I might have missed out on an full size appetizer and a half size dessert, but I am happy that I did. The sandwich was quite yummy. I personally hate shoestring fries so I wasn't too keen on that. I ordered a slice of the carrot cake by itself. My slice was twice as big as everyone else. One of the others that picked something off the menu, Ruth D. She ordered steak rare and got it closer to what I like - medium well. It was WAY OFF. She told the server and they took it back, but it took forever for it to come back out. Dude, this is a steak house, she wants it RARE. Isn't that what you guys prefer to cook it at? (I would know, I get my steaks medium well, shut up). It shouldn't take more than a few minutes, right? Made me rethink about coming here and ordering a steak. Service was decent. The server brought out all our checks separately which was awesome. I did get a chance to see what the others ordered and it looked okay. Nothing to write home about. If I happen to be in the neighborhood and felt like coming here, I might do it, but I don't know if I'll be back.
(3)Chow H.
Great bacon-blue cheese burger. Clam chowder was great also.
(4)San N.
Reservations - Taken but not needed. Service - Stellar Food - Good. 1. Prime Rib - Tender, flavorful and yay for yorkshire pudding! Mash potatoes can use a little more flavor. 2. Brisket - Very dry.
(3)Sheila M.
Prime Cut... you made me sad yesterday with my first very disappointing meal! Be thankful that my 4 stars remained, fairly, stable (only going down .5 stars) because I know you can do better! Ordered the Beef Braised Short-Ribs with Mascarpone Polenta... The menu read, "...FORK-TENDER" Uh, I believe my short-ribs were fork-tender, like, yesterday! They were so tough that I could see beads of sweat on my knife. The taste was also super average, nothing special. I sighed in sadness which prompted my man to share his Double Chicken Sandwich which was uber-delicious :) I'm sticking to shrimp and chicken here. Oh, and although it's named PRIME for Prime Rib, I will never in my life eat prime rib ever again after a horrid prior experience.with it (not in this restaurant)...
(4)Mark S.
They have removed two of my favorite items from the menu. No more smoked salmon and no more tuna mignon. This alone would not upset me too much, but I have tried many new items that have not been as good. Last night I had a dry Sea Bass on sub par mashed potatoes. My iced tea was never refilled, bad waiter. The focacia bread was never my favorite, we did not eat our first plate of it, but they gave us more anyway.
(3)Chris F.
The best burger I've had in recent time. Masterfully cooked. The deviled eggs are pretty awesome...they have bacon!! Love this place.
(5)Joshua L.
stumbled upon this spot when Lazy Dog seemed to have a long wait. Roughly 8-9 dudes hanging out and needed a place to grub. Nice looking sit-down restaurant. Apparently they have good steaks. Funny thing everyone ordered either the prime rib dip sandwich or the cheeseburger. The cheeseburgers looked good and the comments indicated that indeed they were. The prime dip, on the other hand, which I ate, was ok but not great. The meat was cold, the bread a bit too thick, and the a-ju was not very flavorful but watery. Even the horseradish was some cheap store bought style mayo-like stuff barely qualifying it as the stuff it was supposed to be. The final straw is that the burgers were $20 and the a-ju sandwiches $19.... $24 after tax and tip. WAY overprices, ESPECIALLY for this neighborhood. The food did not justifying the price point either. All in all however it wasn't "terrible" but it missed the mark.
(3)Victor M.
I invited friends to meet at Prime Cut Café during OC Restaurant week for a 3-course $20 fixed price lunch. Prime Cut Cafe seems to be well known for their burgers and I can see why. The Prime Cut cheeseburger that was on the special menu was exceptional. It was juicy and prepared medium rare to my liking on a great bun. The shoestring fries also had the right crunch and softness in the middle. It is on their regular menu normally at $11.95 and you can't go wrong with this great burger. Other items that were ordered included their soup of the day which was butternut squash soup. The soup was delicious and a little bit on the heavy side. Their house salad contained a variety of fresh mixed greens. One of my friends ordered their ahi tuna entree salad off their regular menu. The salad was a disappointing miss as the ahi tuna was not seared properly if at all and looked a bit suspect based on its color. The pot de crème and carrot cake were delightful desserts to finish the lunch. Overall, if I lived in the immediate Orange County area, I would recommend Prime Cut Cafe and come back for their burgers!
(4)Sarah L.
The best filet I've ever had. Food is always amazing here and service was great. Ask for Laura Garcia, she's prompt and professional....will never let your drink go empty. Also, the desserts here are fresh and melt in your mouth. Carrot cake the best.
(5)Faith B.
Went here for dinner tonight and tried a wide variety. It was all very tasty! From the cheese fondue that was served with toasted ( but yet soft in the middle) 'sticks' of bread.... To the berry martini ( I would substitute their choice of vodka though because it made it taste a bit off). Their burgers are amazing. They remind me of a (very large) gourmet version of a backyard BBQ. Their salad wedge was good... But it's nothing you can't throw together at home... And their butternut squash soup was an excellent texture with a ton of flavour. We had zero wait and our waiter was very pleasant. We will definitely be returning to try their steaks!
(4)Alexis B.
I'll give them an A for effort . I give this place a 5 on being empty enough to take blind dates here and not be worried about who your being seen with LOL This date was so odd looking, I was happy I chose this spot :D Came in a few weeks ago and I must say , I like the ambiance and feel here. Service is good except for in the end, he fucked up my leftovers so badly, I actually threw them away at a gas station and I've NEVER wasted leftovers before! I;ll get back to that later. So we order some cocktails and they make great martini's! I didn't want an appetizer , I wanted to get straight into main event. I ordered the mid-size prime rib and he ordered the N.Y. Strip. His strip came out over cooked but he didn't want to say anything since it would be such a hassle to get it recooked especially if im grubbin on my meal. He wasn't impressed. My prime rib was cooked perfectly but needed to be seasoned much better. The spinach needed flavor as well. The little bread puff was pointless and all air. The side of mushrooms also needed to meet my best friend Lawrys lol. For dessert we got the mini donuts, those were ok. I told waiter to box up my leftovers. They are boxed in the recyclable brown to go boxes. Now the waiter just dumped all my leftovers together, meaning the juice from the mushrooms and spinach got a hold of that box and absorbed it and basically made a damn hole in the box therefore I had to get rid of the leftovers before my car interior would have been ruined. Oh hard is it , waiter to put the sides in sealed PLASTIC to go containers! Just a dumb move. Any who, would I come back? Probably not, unless I have a feeling my blind date will be an odd looker like this date was LOL.
(2)Don K.
Great New York steak and the scallaped potatoes are reallllllllly great! Lobster was super too and the service was as good as the carrot cake, both fantastic. So this place is the bomb!
(5)Betty L.
Came here because my client wanted to try it. I was trying to be healthy, so I ordered their prime rib salad. I wasn't expecting much as I didn't know how a warm meat would taste on top of salad. It was actually pretty good and filling. There were different root vegetables in the salad, and the parsnips were good.
(3)Scott F.
Great Food, Excellent Spirits Selection, and The staff is always friendly! The fillet mignon tacos are very good.
(4)Mike P.
Ordered my steak Medium-Well, but it was undercooked to just Medium. Over overall, good food, great service.
(4)Ellen C.
It's ok. The food is not horrible..but I'd rather go to Lawry's to spend $30 where I get everything BUT the spinach and dessert. My tomato bisque tasted like watered down pasta, but I was okay with it. My prime rib was medium rare, but it got cold real fast...as well as the au jus, which was just weird. The blueberry cobbler did not taste real good. I think they should stick with leaving the ice cream on the side of the plate versus putting in the middle because it sort of makes the cobbler portion soggy. Ambiance is business modern, waiter was polite and not too personal. Food comes quick and so does water. Will not come back here again. Note: Must ask for dine OC menu. They take reservations. Parking was bad on a Friday night because it's near the movie theater.
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