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Name: The Prime Rib
Address: 1101 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Telephone: (410) 539-1804
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.96

The Prime Rib

1101 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD, 21201

(410) 539-1804
Store is closed

The Prime Rib Menu

Soups

Roasted Tomato

Lobster Bisque
Appetizers

Greenberg Potato Skins
Cold Appetizers

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Oysters on the Half Shell

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

Sliced Norwegian Smoked Salmon

Cherrystone Clams

Petrossian Caviar
Hot Appetizers

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Imperial Crab

Escargots

Clams Casino

Oysters Chesapeake (2)

Oysters Rockefeller (4)

Jumbo Fried Shrimp (2)

Soft Shell Crab (in season)
Salads

House

Caesar

Buzz’s

Hearts of Lettuce

Vine Ripe Tomatoes

Hearts of Palm
Entrees

Roast Prime Rib

USDA Prime Filet Mignon

The Prime Rib Steak

Dry Aged Usda Prime NY Strip

Steak Au Poivre

Chopped Sirloin Steak

Porterhouse Veal Chop

Rack of Lamb

Double Breast of Chicken
Potatoes

Classic Mashed

Baked Idaho

Greenberg Potato Skins

Baked Sweet Potato

Au Gratin

French Fries
Vegetables

Grilled Artichoke Hearts

Grilled or Steamed Asparagus

Spinach

Fresh Corn off the Cob

Onion Rings

Broccoli Rabe

Sautéed White Button Mushrooms

Bearnaise Hollandaise or Crumbled Blue Cheese
Seafood Entrees

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Imperial Crab

Chilean Sea Bass

Chesapeake Bay Rockfish

Fillet Of Flounder

Wild Alaskan Salmon

Jumbo Fried Shrimp (4)

Lobster Tail & USDA Prime Filet

Coldwater Lobster Tails

Soft Shell Crabs (In season)

Healthy Meal suggestions for The Prime Rib

Soups

Roasted Tomato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Bisque [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Appetizers

Greenberg Potato Skins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Cold Appetizers

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters on the Half Shell [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sliced Norwegian Smoked Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cherrystone Clams [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Petrossian Caviar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Hot Appetizers

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Imperial Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Escargots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Clams Casino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Chesapeake (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Rockefeller (4) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Fried Shrimp (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Shell Crab (in season) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

House [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buzz’s [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hearts of Lettuce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vine Ripe Tomatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hearts of Palm [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Roast Prime Rib [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

USDA Prime Filet Mignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Prime Rib Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dry Aged Usda Prime NY Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Au Poivre [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chopped Sirloin Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Porterhouse Veal Chop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rack of Lamb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Double Breast of Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Potatoes

Classic Mashed [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Idaho [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Greenberg Potato Skins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Sweet Potato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Au Gratin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegetables

Grilled Artichoke Hearts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled or Steamed Asparagus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spinach [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Corn off the Cob [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broccoli Rabe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sautéed White Button Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bearnaise Hollandaise or Crumbled Blue Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Seafood Entrees

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Imperial Crab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilean Sea Bass [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chesapeake Bay Rockfish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fillet Of Flounder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wild Alaskan Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Fried Shrimp (4) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Tail & USDA Prime Filet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coldwater Lobster Tails [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Shell Crabs (In season) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Alan D.

Hands down the best steakhouse in Baltimore. Though i come here for the prime rib, cooked to perfection. The seasoning is amazing and complex. The meat flavorful and juicy. The decor is old fashion, an old 1930s vibe but wonderful for a romantic date or celebration. The service is excellent, they know how to time everything correctly so theres no rush at all. But all of this comes at a cost, expect dinner for two to push the $200 mark with appetizer, entree, drink and dessert. I definitely recommend this place if you ever care to experience what fine dining truly is.
(5)
amy c.

We came to the Prime Rib for Baltimore Restuarant Week with friends. We wanted to make sure we were getting a "good deal" for the 35.10 restaurant week price. This was a great choice. Our one friend decided to add an extra $10 to the cost of his prime rib by getting the 20 oz instead of the select cut 10oz for the 35.10 price. Oh my god, his piece of beef was monsterous! Everything was delicious and WELL worth the price that we paid. I only gave it 4 stars bc it was a little "old" looking inside. The chairs were nice, but our one friend had an old chair that you would see at a casual wedding reception type place. Other than that the drinks and food were fabulous and the live music was a great touch.
(4)
Jennifer E.

We went here for restaurant week, and could not have had a better meal. It was a Sunday night, so wine was half price a definite plus. We decided to spend a little more on the wine and received an excellent recommendation from our waiter. The service on the whole was impeccable. The restaurant week menu offered an appetizer. entrees paired with mashed potatoes and a spinach, and a desert for $30 ($5 more for the prime rib). We decided that wasn't enough food so we got escargot as an appetizer which I'm glad we did because they were divine, rich and buttery with a velvet texture. We both had salads which were good but my boyfriend said the ceaser he had was missing the anchovies that the salad used to be prepared with there. I had the filet and he had the queen cut prime rib (about 1/2 the size of the regular cut but the regular is $55 a la carte). The meat was perfectly prepared to our specifications. For desert, I had the chocolate mousse cake which was rich, moist, with layered tastes pleasing the palate. My boyfriend got the creme brÃ»lÃ©e which was good but less inspired. The decor is decidedly oldschool, a throwback to a different era. Add in the piano playing and the random acapella serenade at the table in our area and it was a totally unique and wonderful experience. The tab was $200 which was reasonable considering the same meal non-restaurant week was at least $300. A special place to be enjoyed on a special occasion.
(5)
Sara B.

Amazing service. Great food. Must try the crab cakes and the signature prime rib. They had a nice wine selection with 20% off on Tuesdays for wines by the bottle.
(4)
Chanel J.

Loved the atmosphere! The live music is great... The drinks were stiff,,,, The Prime Steak is massive... and they do a great job making sure everyone is well served. Valet parking is complimentary which is a must because there is ABSOLUTELY NO where to park on the street. Also, free coat check! (it's the little things) A bit stuffy and not much room to move but otherwise a pleasant experience.
(5)
Tyler S.

This place, is absolutely incredible. This was my first ever fine-dining experience, and boy was it great! We started out with the oysters which slid right down your throat. They were the perfect texture and taste, I loved it! Then we all got a house salad, which was huge in portion, and hard not to stop eating so we could save room for our main entrees: Filet Mignon, Steak, and Veal. All three, cooked to perfection, and worth the high prices! Amazing! We ended our night with a homemade moose pie I believe it was? But anyways, for the small slice, three of us split it, and it was the perfect way to end our night. Our server was amazing, the drinks were incredible, and the live jazz music added that last touch to the restaurant. This will be a place that I save up for to visit
(5)
Faith T.

I've actually been here a total of three times, but my most recent visit was terrible. I ordered a NY strip steak, a lobster bisque, and a baked potato, a dinner of which would have come out to be around ~70 dollars. The NY strip was over-seasoned and too salty for me to eat. It was also burnt on one end of the steak. Not worth the $50. I sent the steak back. The lobster bisque was also too salty. I had to mellow it out by pouring it on the baked potato. I would have sent this back too, except having had sent the steak back, and not wanting to wait for another entree (my party had already waited ~30 minutes to an hour to eat. This wasn't the restaurant's fault, but I was hungry), I just stuck with it and ate it with the potato to diminish the saltiness. I was also disappointed that, as an appetizer, this ended up coming out at the same time with the strip steak and potato. The baked potato was actually slightly burnt too. It wouldn't have been a big deal - it was only burnt on one very small side - but it's an $8 baked potato and the rest of my meal had been terrible. I would have rathered going to Wendy's and grabbing their ~$1-2 potato. I would've rated this one star had this been my first experience. The first two times were decent (prime ribs ordered both times), though not stellar enough that I particularly wanted to go this third time (a friend was having his birthday). But forget social obligation: this was a waste of time and a waste of money, and I'm not coming back.
(2)
Nicole S.

We came here for a Dish Crawl last night and let me tell you this place is hands down one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in Baltimore- or any city for that matter. The food was INCREDIBLE! We had potato skins, crab cakes, asparagus with capers and prime rib sliders. The prime rib just melted in your mouth- I don't think I've ever had prime rib that tasted so delicious in my life. I had their house Cabernet which was also above average. The atmosphere is traditional and very fancy- white table clothes and piano music in the background. The service was also amazing- everyone was extremely welcoming and the servers were all dressed very well in suit and ties. The prices on the menu looked a little steep but- I believe you get what you pay for. I would definitely come back and I highly recommend it to anyone!
(5)
Trang N.

Wonderful. My favorite steakhouse within the DMV yet. Service, food, and the whole ambiance was just 5 star... so lovely and unforgettable! I felt a bit young amongst the fair share of old folk but I didn't care... the server treated us as if we were an old couple too! It was so darling. If you're looking for a romantic, dim place to go to on a date with some great steak, this place is the perfect spot for you and your beau/lady! Reminder: Dress to impress or you WILL stand out. Just sayin'.
(5)
Naomi K.

Waiter was very unfriendly! If you are going to offer restaurant week special then smile and don't make the customer feel unwelcome. Tables too close. I could taste the perfume from my neighbor. I've had better filet mignon from chiles. All food taste bland, cooking for 80 plus clientele? This was my birthday dinner. Very disappointed! I have been here several times before and was much better. The waiter is very important to the experience. He couldn't even get our order straight and there were only two of us and not many people in the restaurant. That is sad!!!!
(1)
Niran A.

The Prime Rib is one of the most iconic restaurants in Baltimore. Unlike, most other steakhouses in the area, the Prime Rib is an original Baltimore establishment. Established in 1965, the Prime Rib has remained unchanged and still offers one of the best steaks and overall dining experience in the city. The dÃ©cor of the restaurant is a tad outdated, but I think that's kind of the point. The black tile walls with leopard carpet and white table clothes are supposed to remind diners of another era. Gents should expect to wear a suit while ladies should wear a dress - this place is fancy. The servers are all top-notch, embracing old-world serving practices and techniques. Our server Nathan was very friendly and took the time to go over the entire menu and showcase the specials. He was also very attentive, checking up on us throughout the meal to see if our food and experience were up to par. We started with the Prime Rib signature Greenberg Potato Skins, which were literally just fried potato skins accompanied by a horseradish sauce and sour cream with chive. We were lucky enough to try the potato skins on the house, as well as receive two complementary glasses of wine, thanks to a Foursquare special (a mobile app designed to turn restaurant dining into social networking). Simple as they were, the potatoes were very good and quite addicting. As Nathan said, "you can't eat just one". A tad more salt would have been nice, but no big deal. For our mains we choose the Bone-In Ribeye and the 6oz. Filet with lump crab on top. The crab on the filet was as fresh as can be and wasn't diluted with any filler or additives. The filet mignon was incredibly tender, offering a velvety texture, perfectly suited with the warm rich crab on top. The Ribeye was a massive 16oz. portion, which engulfed the entire plate. It was charred to perfection and had that perfect pink center. The quality of the meat was superb; however, I would have like a bit more seasoning on my steak. I ended up dousing my steak with salt and cracked black pepper, something that shouldn't be necessary at such a steakhouse establishment. For the first time in my life, I preferred a filet mignon over a ribeye, in fact, a precedent for any true steak lover. As our side, we decided to go with the grilled asparagus with hollandaise sauce. The asparagus were nicely grilled but also lacked a bit of seasoning. The hollandaise was absolutely amazing though, I used it as my dipping sauce for the asparagus and my steak - quite pedestrian I know. I feel that the lack of seasoning on some of the dishes is due to the restaurant catering to their loyal clientele, whom happen to be people over 60 years old. I think I enjoyed the overall dining experience more than I enjoyed the actual food. The prices will most likely discourage me from returning often. At roughly $50 a steak, the Prime Rib is definitely not cheap and is more expensive than other steak houses, such as Flemings and Mortons. Regardless, I am glad I had an opportunity to finally eat at one of Baltimore's most iconic and best rated restaurants.
(3)
Laura B.

This place is all about atmosphere. The steaks are excellent and the wine list long and very good, but really it's about being in the kind of place Tony Soprano would eat at when he wasn't at the strip club. The bar scene was really hoppin with retirees by the time we left at around 8:00 on a recent Saturday night. Service was outstanding and it's nice to have to get dressed up for dinner now and then. If it was slightly less pricey I would have given it 5 stars. Expect to shell out $75/person for the basics here.
(4)
Yumi L.

Came during restaurant week on a Saturday night. Made reservations which were completely worthless since we had to wait over half an hour for our table. My boyfriend and I eventually became weary and annoyed so we asked the host when our table was ready which he then finally apologized for taking so long. We then were seated almost immediately after. The host seated us in the corner of the room at a very small table next to what seemed like the emergency exit door painted in black. Although we let the server know we were going to be ordering off the restaurant week menu (which is only about 3 different items), he still took about 20 minutes before asking us what we wanted. Ordered the prime rib. Wasn't impressed. I swear the prime rib at Outback was better. The creamed spinach and mashed potatoes were nothing special either. Never felt so unwanted and neglected at a restaurant before and will never be coming back to this location EVER.
(1)
Andrew M.

Don't be that guy who wears a Tommy Bahama print shirt to charm city's old school steakhouse, much less in the first place. Seriously, to the three tables of poorly dressed cretins around us, there are five chain steakhouses a mile down the road in the inner harbor where you'll fit right in. The Prime Rib's bread and butter is the progressively blueing hair Pikesville crew who does not order off of the restaurant week menu, knows that Sundays mean 1/2 price wine steals, requests songs you've never heard of from the piano man, does not want the decor to change, and, above all, does not suffer poor food. It is what it is, and it won't change. Innovation does not describe the menu at the Prime Rib. Share the love with the Greenberg Potato skins. Consistent service execution and great beef at nose bleed prices are to be expected. I'm not sure why the intersection of Chase and Calvert seems to be difficult to find. Who doesn't have GPS? You've got to step back in time to the Prime Rib once if you live in Baltimore. I admit to cheaping out for the RW menu and the Sunday 1/2 price wine list, and it was great. Their generous extension of RW is the way to break yourself in. For crying out loud, if you can't throw on a jacket, then don't come.
(5)
Mark S.

An old school steak house that has not changed since the 60's. Impeccable service from tuxedo-ed waiters, some who've been working here for over 30 years. A Baltimore landmark. Expensive but worth it if you're celebrating an occasion. Don't miss the potato skins!
(5)
Kojo B.

Service was top notch my angus steak came up a little burnt, but they promptly replaced that with a Prime rib that i requested. Drinks were good and dessert was complimentary all around thanks to Groupon, i was able to go to the Prime Rib, but i will stick to Fogo De Chao more bang for my buck.
(4)
Michael D.

Outstanding service. Outstanding roast prime rib. Outstanding vibe... I've been coming to The Prime Rib since I was 6 and their roast prime rib still stands out as one of the top 3 steaks I've ever had. I dig the class and the vibe, all at a very high level, and I really dig on the live band that plays jazz. Yes, it's not cheap. Yes, it's dark as hell. And sure, it may not measure up to the greatest piece of meat you've ever had (for me, it would be the wagyu steak at Cha-Cha-Char in Brisbane, AUS). But if you value old-school "wearing a suit" class, a great piece of meat, and KNOW that you're going to be spending a bit of cash... this place is awesome. One star... WHO THE F' DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! Please... Go to your hipster, restaurants where the bands play too loud and you can wear your flip flops!
(5)
Jen N.

The prime rib was yummy!
(5)
Megan T.

5 stars. Impeccable service. Our waiter was great attentive but not overbearing. Outstanding drinks, best Sidecar ever! Creamed spinach was overrated as other reviewers stated, I like my own version better. Hubby had the prime rib steak it was ginormous! Almost grossly so but I'm not much of a red meat eater ( I love my seafood). so you'll probably want to just ignore that comment. I didn't feel like stuffing myself (our reservations were pretty late), so I got the hearts of lettuce salad and the crabcake appetizer. The crabcake was a substantial size. The hearts of lettuce salad had phenomenal blue cheese dressing. And get this. Normally on a salad, any salad really, the tomatoes are freezing cold. Tomatoes chill faster than lettuce so the result is a bit of an uncomfortable chill on your teeth. Not here. The tomatoes were ROOM TEMPERATURE. I dont' know if that was purposeful but I'll go with it. What a stunning surprise. Anyhoo. The five is because they have leopard carpet. How awesomely retro. It matched my hairdo. The retro style I mean. I don't have leopard print hair. We....won't be back. Sadly, we live in Ohio and were only in Baltimore for a wedding. Those friends are actually moving to Ohio also. The Prime Rib, join the party! Its the best steakhouse I've been to and I'd gladly eat myself broke if it were here in Columbus.
(5)
cindy g.

The service was lacking but the food was good. We ordered prime rib (you just have to) and it was really good! Best I ever had and my husband felt the same way. The mashed potatoes were SALTY which was disappointing. For dessert, I had the creme brÃ»lÃ©e and the top sugar coating was burnt, another disappointment. My husband had the chocolate mousse and he said it was good. For the secondary part: the service. We had to wait for the host for 5 mins even though we saw 10 other servers walk by without a peep, no 'hi someone will be right with you' or 'how can I help you' nothing but silence and stares. After we were seated, another 10 waiter walk by without a word. No menus, no water, no nothing. After we were greeted, that's when things seemed to go smoothly but even then. It was that great. For the amount of money you spend at this place, service should be excellent!
(2)
Cheryl L.

excellent steak, excellent service. my family comes here every year for special occasions, and the food never disappoints - neither does the service. and i didn't learn to appreciate this until i've tried some snobby places in new york with high price tag yet ridiculously poor service. this is a place that consistently warrant a 20+% tip. we came here again today for my mother's birthday. and in addition to their traditional menu(~$50/entree?), they actually have a restaurant week special now, which was one heck of deal: $30 for a starter(soup/house salad/caesar salad), entree(imperial crab/salmon/prime rib), 2 sides(creamed spinach+mashed potato), and dessert(creme brulee/key lime pie/chocolate mouse pie)! ($35 with the prime rib entree - still, ridiculously great deal) the entree sizes were of course smaller (~7oz of prime rib) but still plenty of food. the waiter explained everything from salad dressing to dessert toppings on the restaurant week menu without us even asking. the three of us tried all 3 starters and desserts, loved them all. (i like the house salad a bit better than the caesar salad, it's sweeter with more ingredients, while the caesar had a stronger vinegar taste than usual) the prime rib was of course, the highlight of the night. just for variety sake i ordered the crab imperial, and shared entree with my mom (she of course ordered the prime rib). the prime rib, while smaller than before, was still a pretty generous cut. the two of us couldn't even finish the whole piece. the crab imperial was exquisite but the portion's slightly small (like 1 crab cake - we didn't mind because we had plenty of food, but for best value you might want to go for the prime rib) the wait staff was very attentive as usual, and i mean more than just greeting and taking orders, they actually scrap the table for you before bringing new food. they pace you very well, you have just enough time between the plates to not feel overwhelmed with food or hungry/impatient. they have a great wine list, but we like getting their cocktails just because it's more interesting/exciting. you can't go wrong with bellini's for an celebration occasion. their martini's are great as well. we end up being so happy about the food and the surprisingly cheap price we gave like a 30% tip. great meal, great dining experience! should've written this review 5 years ago!
(5)
Gretchen S.

We came here on one of our stops with a dish crawl event. Since we were with a large group they sat us in our own section. They served us tender roast beef sliders, asparagus, potato skins, and crab cake balls. Everything was very good. Our server suggested the perfect cabernet. We were only there a short time but if you wanted to take someone to a special place for a special dinner, I would definitely recommend this place for the atmosphere and the food. My only hesitation in giving this 5 stars is was very pricey.
(4)
Tia T.

Excellent! Mashed potatoes, broccoli, ribs, stuffed grouper. That's what we had and it was AWESOME! Cannot wait to go back!
(5)
Lauren N.

My husband and I wanted to try The Prime Rib, and what better time then during Baltimore Restaurant Week. Upon arrival, we had to wait an additional 30 minutes to be seated at our reserved table. Ehh ok, I can get over that and have a drink at the bar while I am waiting. We were sat and then had to wait another 15 minutes before our server ever showed face. By that time we were ready to order and the server was very good at describing the different options. We both ordered salads which you can not go wrong with and for dinner I ordered the filet of salmon and my husband ordered the prime rib. Both were just ok :-( which was very disappointing. The dessert was also a let down with their cafeteria style key lime pie and typical creme brulee. Thank goodness we only spent a small fortune for the restaurant week menu. Had we paid full price, I would have been very upset.
(2)
Jessica F.

Went to the Prime Rib last night and used the groupon and I have to say, it was probably one of my best dining experiences ever. First, service: THE BEST! We had an 8pm reservation on a Saturday but we did have to wait 45 minutes to be seated. However the host made it a point to come over to us at the bar and apologize profusely (even though we were by far the youngest and probably least important people at the restaurant that night). they served us a complimentary order of potato skins at the bar and when we got to our table they brought over a nice bottle of wine - also compliments of the restaurant. Our waiter Bob was wonderful and when it came time for dessert asked if we were celebrating anything. we mentioned we had just recently gotten engaged, so our dessert was also taken off the bill. So even though we weren't necessarily VIP and were using a groupon to cover a significant portion of our check, we were treated extremely well. Food: AMAZING! everything - the potato skins, soup, steak, and dessert, were delicious. Great experience. Wish I could afford to go there more often!!
(5)
Jewel M.

I went to Baltimore to see my relatives, i asked them for a nice restaurant and told me about The Prime Rib. I really like the perfect cooked rib and a lot of salad and soup choices. Really made me full.
(5)
Scott F.

First Class Service. Beautiful ambience, and Delicious food made to prefection. You just can't ask for more! Our host David was a gem. Only one Resturant in Baltimore with all Five Stars.
(5)
Tom M.

Never have eaten here but I have drank at the bar. So classy and old school. Bartender was great. I hear the prime rib is fantastic.
(4)
Mike J.

Damn, Must be nice to give Prime Rib one star. You most def need to have some cash to eat at this place. I like this place, and the quality of the service and food is good. Yeah, the restaurant probaly needs a make-over in atomsphere. It kinda looks like you are in the Godfather movie. Overall I was cool with it and will visit back every two years or when i hit the lottery. I can make a steak and potato dinner better at home and it wont cost me so much!!
(3)
Karen A.

Chances are you already know that this is THE place to get a steak in Baltimore. But there are so many other qualities that make this restaurant great. I come here with family and friends for a huge dinner around Christmas every year, and it never fails to amaze me how consistent and downright wonderful this place is. This is one of the last restaurants in Baltimore that reeks of effortless class without being pretentious and snobby. I am not, I repeat, NOT a fan of hoity-toity steakhouses (I feel that they are typically overpriced venues for sub par food in which you have to dress in uncomfortable clothes for) but that is not the case here. Yes, you will pay nothing short of your firstborn to eat here, but the food and the service both match up to the prices. Again, this is the place to get a steak in Baltimore (with the prime rib steak obviously being the star of the menu), but many people don't know that this is also one of the best places to get seafood in Baltimore. So don't be afraid to shy away from the beef menu! If you like oysters, try them raw here because they might be some of the best you will ever try. This past month, I ordered the Chilean sea bass for an entree, and I am still excited to tell people it's probably the best piece of cooked fish I have ever tasted. Ask for it blackened, I promise you won't be disappointed. Other appetizers and sides that are popular (for a reason) include the potato skins, house salad, and creamed spinach. The sides are large, so I recommend ordering a few to share at the table versus ordering one per person. I recently also tried the lox, which was also amazing. Save room for dessert, the banana split is old school, delicious, and perfect to share. If you are a chocolate lover like me, keep an eye out for the dark chocolate ice cream. 70% cocoa and mind blowing. Drinks are also great here, and there is a very good wine list to choose from. Service keeps up with the food. Everyone seems genuinely friendly here, from the lady to checks your coat to the waiter who brings you your food. They are all polite as hell, like the kind of polite that you would want to bring home to your mama. But still funny, the waiters will still joke around with us and keep conversation light and friendly. The ambiance is also perfect for a romantic date: dimmed lights, cozy, and a piano being played in the background. This is definitely a great place to celebrate special occasions. If you need to impress people, bring them here. Be prepared to leave some serious money at the table, but it well worth it!
(5)
Jesse C.

Well, 3.5. For food, I would give it a 3. But for atmosphere and service, I'd give it maybe a 5. But food is more important at these prices. We ordered from the restaurant week menu (my gf and I). For appetizers, the salad as alright, and the soup was pretty good. We came for the steak, and the filet was very disappointing. it was much chewier than filet should be and the steak itself could have been warmer. i didn't try the prime rib, which i suggest for anyone else who is going. dessert was pretty good --- the mousse was nice and creamy.
(3)
Carl W.

My wife and I dined here before going to a late night function. I really wanted to like this place, especially after most of the "Grande Dame" Baltimore restaurants have disappeared. The service was curt and of little polish. It was the antithesis of the "Tony Foreman/Cindy Wolfe" tableside service. Not that I'm looking to make a friend or wish to be treated gratuitously, but heck, make me feel like you give a damn I'm about to spend an evening there as well as spend $200. This lack of professionalism wouldn't last a minute in any high-end NYC restaurant,. In fairness, the restaurant was very busy, but I would guess (and I'm completely serious) he probably spent about 2-3 minutes total with us, and for this, we gave him $40. The wines by the glass list were poorly chosen and of limited selection, and served way too warm. The good news is, the restaurant has a nice well-worn feel to it, the piano music was great and the other diners made the place feel special. The NY strip steak and petit filet were about average, but didn't compare favorably with say Capital Grille or Mortons, but was better than Ruths' Chris and Flemings. We both had the Caesar salad, which was no great shakes, whereas the side of Artichokes were delicious. The potatoes were pretty standard for steakhouses. I am perplexed by all the enthusiasm for this place. it's just OK, and is nowhere near the standard set by the Capital Grille or Mortons, and simply cannot even be mentioned in the same company as Del Friscos's, Sparks, or Berns. We'll go back someday, and hope they can do better with the servers and the wine. It would be a shame if they closed, but if did happen, I would understand as they have a lot of catching-up to do.
(2)
Alysia D.

Love. That's it. That's all you need to know. I love this place. Though I wish they still had the dress code enforced, because a place like this is so much more wonderful when everyone else dresses the part. Dark interior, dim lighting, piano music, wonderful cocktails, and guys and gals dressed to the nines? That's how a place like this should be. People who are serious about prime rib need to make a pilgrimage here at some point in their lives. If you order right, you get a massive hunk of gorgeously red meat on the bone you've ever seen. Let your eyes feast. It's visually perfect.... but the look's got nothing on the taste. I kid you not, I have eaten prime rib in at least three different countries and at just about every state on the east coast, in countless restaurants. It's my favorite thing ever, and no one comes close to doing it as well as the Prime Rib. Perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, AMAZING. It's a cut I've literally dreamt of. All exaggeration aside, they make their namesake perfectly. Sure, it's pricey, but you get what you pay for. If you're looking to pay for the best damn prime rib ever, bring a fistful of money to the Prime Rib. It's worth it.
(5)
Johnny C.

A truly swanky a couple blocks down from the ghetto. The atmosphere was classy, but there was a lot of talking, even when the jazz band was playing. The Salads had a bit too much iceburg lettuce, but the prime rib was so juicy and pretty tender. Not my favorite cut, but tasty. The salmon was excellently flavored.
(3)
Allison R.

We live in Mt. Vernon and always try to do a new place in walking distance during restaurant weeks. We hadn't been to The Prime Rib, LOVE steak, so decided to go to THE steakhouse in Baltimore. I had read really good reviews and we went here based on those. I even googled "best steak in Baltimore" and The Prime Rib was a top hit, so what was there to lose? We started with tomato soup which was okay, but a little bland. The bread they served was to die for, they had to bring us seconds! He ordered the filet mignon, I ordered the Prime Rib for $4 extra (when at The Prime Rib...). Both were okay, but nothing to write home about. I can cook a better filet than they did, and while my prime rib was juicy, I still felt it was mising something. The sides (spinach and mashed potatoes) were also just ok. Dessert was amazing - mousse pie - but all in all the best parts of the meal were the bread and the dessert - not the steak! We're not too disappointed because we went there during restaurant week so got a steep discount, but to go there and pay regular prices would NOT be worth it! The filet costs $47 normally and was dry and flavorless while the prime rib goes for close to that and was also nothing special. If you're looking for steak, good ambience, and decent regular prices for a special night out, go to The Brewer's Art for the top sirloin steak frites. Best steak I've had in Mt. Vernon!
(2)
Max M.

I've eaten at this Prime Rib location on two separate occasions. One was worth 4 stars; the other, 2. I got the large cut of prime rib both times. The first time, it was lacking in flavor and tenderness. The second time I was pleased. The ambiance was fine, and I assume most people who come here know what kind of ambiance to expect, so I don't see much value in describing it further. I was however surprised that my party of 3 was seated in such close proximity to another table. It was a Saturday night and crowded, so maybe they were trying to pack it in, but that shouldn't be happening for what you're paying. Generally speaking, you can get a decent meal here, but for the price, I would look elsewhere.
(3)
Tiffani N.

This place doesn't do justice to the DC Prime Rib, one of my all time favs. I really don't want to give any stars but we went during Restaurant Week so maybe they were not on their A-game. However, the decor here matches the level of service- stuck in the 60s. My party of beautiful, professional, educated women were treated like they wanted us to go wash dishes in the kitchen. It was terrible. The table next to us of elderly people who must be regulars requested to move because we apparently were having a good time talking and laughing. Certainly not allowed in a restaurant ever! After that, it went downhill. The food was pretty good but not necessarily better than other chain steakhouses. Just wasn't impressed like I was at their DC location. Waiter acted like it was a chore to serve us and busboys were inconsistent. We asked for seperate checks, but were given a group check. Gratuity was not included. Apparently, the waiter didn't think we would tip him well so he took some of the cash given for the split check. He actually accused us of not giving enough. I told him to just charge my card the remainder of what we owed. Didn't do that because he wanted the cash. Manager was requested and did nothing. Amazingly, said money may have fallen under the table! It was the most ridiculous thing I had ever experienced at ANY restaurant. After that, we sat there for an hour being completely ignored. Do yourself a favor and don't bother with this place.
(1)
Darren S.

Over-rated. maybe 2.5 stars but it seems quite easy to do so much better in this town full of neat restaurant choices. The ambiance is snooty and while nice, not overly inviting. Service was ok and friendly enough but for a place that charges what they do and portrays 5 stars, you shouldn't have to wait around for drinks, bread, basic services and, seriously, put a cracked pepper grinder on the table instead of those cheeseball tasteless pepper shakers. The signature prime rib comes with nothing (and is apparently not seasoned either), so bump your price point up if you want any veggie. We ordered mashed potato and spinach. The mashed was good enough but the spinach was watery and tasteless, blah. I could have used my chainsaw to cut through my expensive prime rib although I will say my colleague was able to slice with his fork so perhaps it's a quality control issue....still unacceptable. And please, ask before you pour my beer from four feet up and ruin it. Go someplace else. We hit fork and wrench the next night and should have made that the choice for both our dinners!
(2)
Maria M.

The boy took me here for a nice dinner. What an nice way to start off the night =). The host was so warm and welcoming. He thought it was our anniversary and congratulated us right when he found out who we are (well, the boy called beforehand to confirm our reservation and they asked if this was for a special occassion and he said it was for our anniversary, naturally, the host thought we were already married... i guess). They gave us a nice private place in the corner of the restaurant as the boy requested for it =). Anyways, the ambience was very "godfather-ish," with black walls, black napkins, and mellow lighting. It definitely made me feel like I was in a movie. The waiter we had was nice but I felt he wasn't too welcoming. I kind of felt like we were just a bother because we look really young and look like we won't tip too well.. so yeah.. that's probably why I was mean and only gave 4 stars instead of the 5 for the great food.. but to me, service goes a long way. The food: we started off with Lobster bisque which was pretty good. A little too salty, but it was still good. Then for our main meals, he ordered the prime rib (24 oz) which was bigger than my head! But it was glorious! I never understood what "melt in your mouth" meant, but the prime rib was tender and juicy and I guess that's what people mean by that expression =). I got the imperial crab which was delicious also! Full of crab meat which I love love love! =) The host or whoever even told the waiter to give us complimentary chocolate mousse cake for our "anniversary," which was delicious also! Not too sweet just like a mousse should be. Bottom line: Go here! Order the prime rib and you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Bob F.

They do it right! It's Restaurant Week in Baltimore, and The Prime Rib is participating. Like every other RW restaurants, they are offering a limited menu as well as their full price menu. As always, they serve a great meal, but unlike most others, they offer a more reasonable wine with their RW menu. Most others "stick it to you" with their normal wine list, but while their regular wine list is available, The Prime Rib offers good reasonably priced choices. In any case whatever you choose off the menu, get the house salad. Outstanding!
(5)
Maria A.

This place is hard to find, so unless you ask, find yourself looking around for a while. I even stopped to ask a police officer for directions and he did not know where it was....umm hasn't this place been here since the begining of time? Once you find the place you better splurge on the valet, because finding parking in this neigborhood is not easy and if you do, make sure you lock up your car real good. This place is dark and still set in a very 1980s mob look...the decour left you asking for more with their shiny black chair sets and bronze toned decours....it screemed 80s fab from many different directions......one comment "they need and HGTV intervention" The place was mobbed (God knows why) and the wine bar area was extremely too small for all the hussle and bussle that was going on. Can we say overbooked? We waited a good hour plus to be sat. Gladly there was a real piano player accompanied by a bass guy playing soft jazz. Finally, we were sat next to the musicians....maybe a tad too close. We ordered a shrimp cocktail appetizer, that brought us 5 robust shrimps with canned cocktail sause for a wopping $21. Next we moved on to the house specialty, the prime rib (hence the name)....that came extremely too rare (and I like rare) cold and thick.....not a good combo to have a rare cold chunk of meat the size of a 7-11 big gulp, if I may add. My partner had what appear to be a lovely steak wich she soon declared as too fatty....need I say more? The desserts were too forgettable...in fact its been a few hours and I have forgotten what we had... Service was borderline forgetfull, since we had to ask several other waiters for things instead of our "official " waiter who became MIA for a good 45 minute spree. Overall this place was overprize, the food was not up to par with all the talk in town about this "pretigious" steak parlor. For starter I would fire the chef and I would get a remodeling going to get rid of that low tiled ceiling....Honestly, I would not set foot here again...not even for a free dinner! Rating = -10 and there is nothing saving it.
(1)
David E.

It has been some years since I've been to this restaurant (I've been to the DC location about 2 years ago), and I need to be coming back more regularly. This place just gets it right all around. Everything is very classy from the moment you drop your car off with the valet, the greeting and farewell received by the maÃ®tre d', the impeccable service from the wait staff, and the absolutely fantastic meat. We dined here before a performance at the Lyric opera house and had the Caesar salads (the best rendition I've had since the dressing isn't too heavy), a large and small cut of the prime rib prepared rare and medium rare respectively, and the potato skins and corn that went great with the meat. The wine list is excellent and not outrageously priced (thank you). As for the prime rib itself, I'd have to say that texturally it is about perfect...no sinewy meat that sometimes rears its ugly head at other prime places, and just a little bit of aged flavor (some places like Gallagher's in NYC might have a bit more aged flavor, but do not this perfect texture). Next time I want to try the prime rib steak that I saw other diners order, though I think my desire for the prime rib might still eclipse that.
(5)
Panda B.

Grossly overrated! The lobster bisque was superb....but the place is just a giant stroke waiting to happen. Loved the decor.
(2)
Jessica J.

PLEASE GO HERE DURING RESTAURANT WEEK!!! YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED! The Ambiance...SUPERB....the Service...SUPERB....the ROAST PRIME RIB....There isn't even a good enough word to describe the buttery goodness I placed in my mouth while dining during Restaurant Week this week in DC. Fellas if you really want to impress a lady and probably miss out on paying your light, credit card, and electricity bill, I say take her to The Prime Rib!...SO in other words...Yes, it is expensive! But this is why you go during RESTAURANT WEEK, like I did :). I would come here even if there wasn't any restaurant week, honestly. The place is just phenomenal. The ambiance is very intimate and chill. The man on the piano played the most beautiful music...The waiter was one of the best waiters I have had in a long time. And when it comes to the actual prime rib dinner, I personally think you cant go wrong coming here. Yes it is expensive, BUT you definitely get what you pay for. After dining you don't feel like you have been robbed. I give this restaurant a thumbs way up and will be visiting again! Hands Down!
(5)
A. C.

(08/22/2010) For old school class, there's no better in Baltimore than The Prime Rib. I always get the eponymous prime rib, and it never disappoints, the fat cap and marbled fat are signs of an excellent piece of meat. Everything we've had has been excellent: Imperial Crab (beautiful huge pearly lumps), Maine Lobster Bisque (ultra creamy, scented with sherry), Escargots (buttery, garlicky), Oysters Rockefeller (plump, well-crusted with topping), Greenberg Potato Skins (crisp golden brown skins and a creamy green goddess dressing), House dressing on the crisp iceberg salads, creme brulee, key lime pie. The entrees come with the steakhouse old faithfuls mashed potatoes (butter, cream, potatoes, salt -- perfection), and the best and greenest creamed spinach you'll ever have. If you're used to the Outback as your only example of a steakhouse (and it's pricing and diner booth atmosphere), then this is not the place for you. It's expensive, no doubt, but it's also the highest quality ingredients, preparation, and service. Love the atmosphere, there isn't a place like this left in town, or even too many like this in the U.S. It's been an institution since 1965, like stepping back in time, it's why you come here. Can't ask for anything more.
(5)
Drayton F.

Saw great reviews on Citypeek.com and really wanted to try it for my Birthday. It is the quintessential classic steakhouse. Great servers in formal black equipped with crumbers. Great wine list that had some reasonable options, classic sides from greens to every possible way you can prepare a potato. The salads had some great options but also the classic Iceberg wedge with chunky blue. I had an amazing 16oz Dry Aged Sirloin medium rare that was perfection on a plate. Worth every penny (and it wasn't cheap). I've been in a ton of steakhouses all over the US and this was in my top five easily. For me it's a special occasion place, but I know there are people who eat at this Baltimore Tradition weekly. And after meeting the staff I can see why,
(5)
Thomas K.

The BEST restaurant in Baltimore city. Classy, properly formal and the food is tremendous.
(5)
Clint U.

A small group from work wanted to take a longtime but more importantly, a significantly meaningful friend, scholar, inventor, achiever (in spite of very long odds of physics and market position) out for a retirement dinner. The Prime Rib was perfect for this assemblage of friends for this particular occasion. AMBIANCE and SERVICE: Old school (as a prior reviewer noted). Interior decoration was understated, subdued and calm lighting. (Maybe too calm because the over 50 crowd had trouble reading the fine print of the credit card slip.....) Service was impeccable. Prompt, courteous, and friendly. If you had a very neurotic day, a drink and service here will calm you down. 5 stars for this category. FOOD: Unfortuneately, this was a completly different experience: 1. Bread: Hot, sesame seeded long rolls came out hot and crunchy on the outside. Pretty good but I have had better bread (could have had a little heartier crust and a little more chew to the dough) 4 stars 2. Escargot: Medium sized and heavily laden with garlic and butter in a tray. The snails were way overcooked. Tasty, but with a little larger size and less cooking, it could have been a great dish...but wasn't. 2.5 stars 3. Clams Casino: With cheese, these clams came out way over done. Clams were on the dry side. 2 stars 4. Oysters on a half shell: They selected very large, meaty and tasty oysters. Flesh was very clean of imperfections. 5 stars 5. Buzz salad. Lettuce with cheese, tomatoes and a cream based dressing. This salad was just ok. I expected a little more inventiveness for a $9 salad. Airport salads to go have more character. 2 stars 6. Rack of Lamb: Here I am at the Prime Rib and I order lamb???? I had large amounts of ribeye at home this last week and prime rib doesn't really test the kitchen staff skills......so a rack I ordered. And they flunked. I ordered my rack very rare. The rack was sliced and presented well in a bath of au jus however the meat was not seared at all. It was kind of a pale tan. I had suntans darker than this. There was also no flavoring from the lack of browning. This told me this was really old school and they only had the 450 F ovens. A rare rack of lamb needs to be seared over a very hot BBQ or one of the newer 1400-1600F ovens. The mint jelly and chutney sauce sides were superb. But the main course just wasn't there. 2 stars 7. Onion rings: Excellent crispy, rough textured coating but the onions were just a little too thin. Much of the onion because of the thiness dried out when the coating was done. 4 stars. Could have been great but wasn't 8. Au gratin potatoes. Good solid rendition of a classic dish...but it wasn't spectacular. 4 stars 9. Asparagus: Cooked correctly...not overdone, but just very plain. I expected them to serve it with a little more flair. 3 stars 10. Creamed spinach: Good but again, nothing spectacular 3 stars 11, Creme brulee: Good preparation but not great. The custard was good and tasty but the sugar top coating could have been carmelized a little more. 4 stars. If you are wondering by now how I can eat so much, well.......we served many of the appetizers and side dishes family style, so we were able to try a wide variety of dishes. OVERALL: At nearly $125 per person, the food just didn't measure up. But was the night a success?....ABSOLUTELY. The only objective tonite was to share an evening with a great friend. We could have eaten at In-N-Out and had a wonderful night. (He actually likes In-N-Out and we could have easily ended up there if one was within driving distance....)
(3)
Andrew K.

I heard alot of great things about this restaurant so I decided to check it out. The place has a very classic feel and it is mostly an older crowd that comes. Jackets are required for men so if you don't like to dress up, this is not the place for you. If you are prime rib lover, you are going to love this place. I would definitely suggest getting the whole cut instead of the split cut which is a 12oz compared to a 24oz for the whole cut and you definitely get your money's worth by paying $10 extra for the full cut. I got mine medium and it melted in my mouth. The chunks of meat were thick and juicy and made me feel so happy. The steak fries were also good and not very salty which I like and the garlic mashed potatoes were average. I also tried the lobster bisque which was a little too salty and so so and the imperial crab which tasted good but I can never justify paying that much for a small piece of crab that will never fill me up. I suggest you stick with the prime rib and you will leave happy. This place is not cheap but for a nice date or a special occasion, I think it's worth the price.
(4)
adam r.

best steak i have ever had. great atmosphere
(5)
Jessica H.

So 3 stars is an "A-OK" grade... but for me, not enough to justify returning to a very pricey establishment (unless someone insists on buying me dinner there, of course). I was among two couples who tried it out for Restaurant Week, which may have been the key to what was a slightly mediocre experience. The prix fixed menu seemed like an excellent deal, and a perfect incentive to try this place for the first time, and perhaps add it to our list of special occasion spots. But, the Restaurant Week curse... average appetizers (tomato soup that could have been campbells, chopped iceberg lettuce salad), smaller portions, unspectacular presentation (a very small, but tasty, filet in the middle of the plate, accompanied by a tuft of indentifiable, definitely inedible, grassy garnish) and a hint of disinterest from our server. The nice part, he brought a piece of cake with a candle to celebrate an anniversary, and all of the desserts were tasty (though not memorably so). As for decor, I'm okay with old school upscale! Just wish it was an old school lesson in upscale dining. In the end, we still ended up spending several hundred dollars on what we thought was the point of the Restaurant Week incentive -- a bit of a "deal" to get us in the door, and give us a great experience that we'd be happy to return for on a regular week. Instead, I think we left feeling like we could have spent a little more and had an immensely better experience... maybe it's Restaurant Week that isn't all it's cracked up to be, but in the end, the Baltimore Prime Rib won't be one of my go-to spots for a special meal.
(3)
Natasha R.

The ultimate fine dining experience. The moment you walk in, you are in a different era. The service is gracious and the atmosphere old school elegance. Dimly lit with black leather booths. Steak is superb! Expensive, but sooooooo worth it!
(5)
Julie B.

We dined here for our 40th wedding anniversary. What a great meal! Obviously, since it was our first time, we had to try the prime rib. It was a smaller serving than plate size, because it was the special Sunday night 3 course meal. I don't think both of us could have polished off one of the regular prime rib. There was a young Japanese couple a few tables away. They were of very small stature. The husband ordered the regular cut and when it came his wife couldn't stop giggling and he looked like he was going to faint. Retro doesn't begin to describe this place, with the leopard carpeting and the live piano trio. That, however, is what makes this place such a great experience. They played all our romantic favorites, the service was impeccable and the entire experience was just a hoot, but at the same time, absolutely stellar.
(5)
A M.

Excellent restaurant and totally old school. I was here last night with a group of 8 and was really pleased we chose a local institution instead of Mortons or one of the other KFC's of steakhouses. Got there around 7 PM and was greated by an older gentleman in a tuxedo and escorted to the bar. This place is very traditional in a good sense and they are very strict about there jackets required for the men. A few guys with me had to borrow one of there many jackets for dinner. The bar was pretty good and the bartender was nice enough. He poured me a nice enough tasting sauvignon and made a pretty stiff and mean dirty martini. I didn't notice any women servers it looked mostly like old guys who've probably all worked there for 30 years. In fact, our server Aaron who was a pretty cool character (He looked like he should be playing bass in New Orleans club) had been there for 35 years ever since he was 15. The lounge area is pretty small, but the piano takes up a lot of room. We sat in the back of the restaurant and the service was awesome from start to finish. We started with a good lobster bisque. It was a little above average, but quite frankly I was hoping to be blown away. It was rich enough, but lacked much lobster. The bread selection was varied and served nice and warm with room temperature butter. The salad was a nice twist composed entirely just of huge juicy perfectly ripe tomatoes and big slices of sweet onions and a little balsamic dressing. This is good for me because I tend not to like the leafy lettuce. I ordered the Prime Rib and a friend ordered the crabcakes which we shared. The prime rib was huge (probably 24 oz.) and I couldn't come close to finishing it (which was good for the homeless guy I gave the leftovers too) and it was marbled really well and cooked perfectly. This is their signature dish and is amazing (definitely one of the best I've had). The crabcakes were very good, but again in the crab capital of the world I would have expected a little more. I like crab cakes that taste lighter, this was very heavy and creamy almost. I didn't try the creamed spinach or mashed potatoes but was told they were delicious. I skipped dessert, but their chocolate mousse seemed good and I think I heard the server say it was made in house. I didn't pay for dinner, but I'm guessing this place is definitely on the pricey side. This is worth a visit for anyone looking for truly old school service and dining in a dark restaurant with old school charm. Don't forget your jacket.
(4)
Ray R.

Went to celebrate a birthday. Ambience is refined and service was outstanding. Food is good, but certainly not the best steak I've had. Good for special occasions.
(3)
Jay B.

Old school and masculine decor, fantastic service and very good food. Great place to celebrate as they are well equipped to handle a large party. Very pricey, even for the pricey steak places around (you know which ones I mean). I wish it was in a better location. Baltimore harbor is magnificent so the fact that this was in a dark basement was a disappointment.
(4)
KeaNe C.

Went to check this place in mid-Feb right after Baltimore Restaurant Week. There was nothing special about this place. The interior is very dated, not even "noir", ambience is appropriate for a really quiet and serious conversation. The food didn't meet up our expectations, considering the price. The cut and type of meat that we wanted as listed on the menu wasn't available and we we're only notified after we place out order.
(2)
Bryan B.

Prime rib was fantastic and so was the crab imperial stuffed soft shell crabs! Atmosphere is outdated - hopefully they are closed right now renovating and updating.
(4)
Donna H.

I've been told it's a sin, but I order seafood from their menu most of the time. The meat is never less than perfect, but I've yet to find Crab Imperial that comes even close to the rich, perfectly seasoned version that the Prime Rib serves anywhere else in Baltimore. Seafood lovers might be disappointed when their partners pick most steakhouses, but the freshness and expertise in preparation of the food here rivals the city's best seafood restaurants. It's not great for children or huge groups, but who cares...you wouldn't want either to interfere with the perfect dining experience you'll have at the Prime Rib.
(5)
edwin l.

dress up for your date with a prime rib.... they will treat you well
(4)
Schoene M.

like their ad says, this is the place morton takes ruth and chris for steak. (or something like that!) and as another reviewer said -- this is where Tony Soprano would dine. Love the atmosphere. Top notch prime rib (not trying to be cute). Love it!
(5)
Fatima D.

Overpriced and the food was awful!!!! The restaurant looks nice and upscale but the food was not that tasty and who charges for water in restaurants nowadays?! I was shocked to see a $14 charge for the two glasses of water my husband and I got...$7 per glass. The bill was definitely not worth the service we got. And oh! By the way my two crab cakes were full of shells! Awful food!
(1)
Vishal S.

This has to be my favorite restaurant in baltimore. The ambiance is exceptional, the food is top of the line. I have tried the filet minion, the lobster soup and a variety of other dishes and it has never disappointed. The bread served is fresh and delicious. They have a valet parking which is very convenient and helpful in a city like baltimore. Definitely try the dessert.
(5)
Steven G.

The wife and I tried it for the first time for restaurant week. The food was incredible, the service was also incredible and the our waiter was absolutely awesome. The wife always orders a filet wherever we go. I usually mix it up, so I ordered and ate the best prime rib I have ever had. Made to absolute perfection. Our waiter, Matt was so cordial, professional and attentive to our every need, we had no time to ask for anything, he should teach a class to other fine restaurants in the area. We have been to practically every fine restaurant in Baltimore and the service at the Prime Rib was the best. Thank You Matt for a perfect dining experience. Judith and Steven G.
(5)
Earl N.

Wow!! I've checked in over 50 times on Yelp and this is my #1 restaurant hands down. Every thing we ate and drank was the best ever: - Raspberry Cosmo (Tina knows Cosmos and said this was the best ever) - House Merlot - Bread (lightly toasted with lots of seeds) - Greenburg Potato Skins - Shrimp cocktail - Prime Rib - Broccoli Rabe We had a private table but the restaurant was loud which was the only downside. It's expensive but the food definitely rates the high price. Best ever!
(5)
Alyssa P.

Second time i have been here. First time someone else was paying for a birthday meal for me and today was for restaurant week. As others have mentioned it's an old school steak house with dark wood and all male waiters. Jackets for men seemed required. Aside from restaurant week, usually an older male crowd. Has nice bathrooms which are clean, nice handsoap and towels. For restaurant week today i got the house salad which had tons of cucumbers, some grape tomatoes, romaine lettuce, chopped hardboiled egg and Parmesan dressing. It was good, not great, better with fresh ground pepper. The BF got the roasted tomato soup which i thought was the better choice. Although some mentioned quite salty which i may agree with. That bread they start you with is to DIE FOR!!! I paid an extra 6 dollars for the prime rib. the BF got the filet mignon. I might have actually preferred the flavor of the filet on this particular night. I like how the steaks are served with fresh slices of horseradish - those are not potatoes on your plate! The entrees for rest week came with creamed spinach which was OK and mashed potatoes which were good, a bit too salty. Key Lime Pie is great, but very heavy and couldn't finish. Creme brulee was great as well. THey have nice tea selections and actually serve hot water to enjoy the tea with. In the past we had raw oysters which were quite delicious. Waiters are helpful in navigating the menu. would recommend for special occasions as it can be a bit pricey
(4)
Frank L.

Not sure what all of the hate is on this place. It is definitely old school and you need to know that going in. It is definitely pricey and you need to know that going in. Otherwise, it is a solid steak house, not only important to special dinners and Anniversaries, etc. but for the memories that it has for Baltimorons of all ages. Where else do you get a piano player softly playing in the back ground while the guy at the next table schmoozes his girlfriend , wife, etc.? It is throw back to another time when cardiologists didn't care about red meat and your waistline. Any of the fish stuffed with their imperial crab is incredible. The steaks are done right and the service is spot on.
(5)
Bri S.

Call me old school but I like this place. Steak is not one of my top choices when dining out but I've never had a bad cut here. I prefer mine well done and while they usually shy away from cooking it that much, I appreciate that it's only a little pink on the inside and not bleeding when I cut into it. I've had several of their seafood items as well and they've always been excellent. Prices are high and everything is a la carte but I've always been very pleased with the food, service, and atmosphere. My boyfriend chafes at the jacket requirement for dinner, but I find it part of the charm. It's fun to have a fancy night out once in a while.
(5)
Amy P.

Where to begin with this place? How about the parking? Yes, the parking. There was a garage behind the restaurant that had valet parking, and the guy was just super nice. Parking in Bmore can be chore, so it's good to know that this place already has it figured out. We had made reservations, but were a little early, so we started at the bar. The bartender came to us as soon as we sat down, even though he was clearly busy. We each had the most delicious pomegranate martinis with some nuts to munch on as we listened to the piano player a few feet away. Even though he was close, we could still carry on a conversation. Our table was ready on time, and we were led to our place in the dining room. This is an old place, and the everything is close together, so be prepared to bob and weave your way through the tables! Water and bread was almost instantaneous as our waiter arrived with menus. We started with escargot (my first time and delicious!!!), then Caesar salad, on to steaks (yes, I had the prime rib) and creme brulee for dessert. Instead of telling you how wonderful each dish was, let me tell you that they didn't miss a beat all night. They split the escargot and salad for us without blinking an eye, and served each dish at the appropriate time at the right temperature, all the while pouring our wine and checking on us when needed. This is dining perfection in all its glory. It may not be the hipster adventure you are looking for, or the farm to table buzzwords you need - but this is the kind of place that made good dining an art, and kept that standard through the decades. Can I give this place ten stars? A little note, the waiter heard me mention it was my birthday and brought over a free dessert. (thanks!)
(5)
Dave S.

If you want an exceptional fine dining experience, a great steak and if price is no object, this is the place to go. I've been there numerous times over several decades and have found it to be very consistent. It's always at the top of my list for special occasions. Kudos to them for maintaining this level of excellence for nearly 50 years. How many restaurants can say that? Caviat: I'm kind of old school so I tend to like places that are traditional and classic. Others not so inclined might find it stuffy. This might partly explain the broad range of reviews and commentary.
(5)
Syreeta B.

I went during there pre fixe menu hours, I wasn't impressed with the meal. The decor and service however are top notch. To be fair I give it four star. Most restaurants pre fixe menu are not there best items and I knew better but I was not paying and wanted to be polite. The gentlemen on the piano was a nice touch. This place is perfect for a secret rendezvous with your lover ( may it be lawful or unlawful). I must go back and give this place a try when its on my own dime. I may have to come back a rewrite my review.
(4)
Greg S.

This place is a Carnivores dream and a vegetarians nightmare. Ordering the Prime Rib was a call of duty. The succulent rib was a masterpiece and I devoured it accordingly. If Prime Rib is your cup of tea, this place is worth a try.
(4)
Abigail R.

I was lucky enough to score a table for four during restaurant week. I have been eyeing this spot for many many years; my friend used to live upstairs in the Horizon House. I always thought this place was fancy fancy, with their complementary valet and jacket requirement for men. I am also not a huge fan of chains - but this is a very local - only 3 - chain and Baltimore is "The Original". This is your classic steak house. It feels a a little like you are walking into 1963 (well let's be real, I have no idea how that would feel, but more like my impression of what 1963 would feel like). With their restaurant week specials - you can experience the Prime Rib at a very reasonable price. A three course pre-fix for $30.14. They also had two wine choices at $24 a bottle - we went with the red - Stemmari's Nero d'Avola. I was a little nervous about it, but our lovely waiter Tim, offered to let me taste it before we bought it. The notes on the nose were a little intense, but the taste was mild and very smooth. For our first course, we all went salad. I had the special house salad - we were rewarded by picking the one with "famous" house dressing. It's a tangy and peppery, and somehow creamy vinaigrette. I had mine on the side, as I wanted to be able to taste the crisp greens, and fresh tomatoes. I might go with soup next time, but I (and everyone) seemed pretty pleased. For the main course, despite that the place is called the Prime Rib, with the cut of meat being the house special, all of us went with the filet. The ladies of the evening ordered it med-rare, but erring on the rare side. The waiter did suggest that we not pick that cut of meat if we wanted it cooked any further than medium - so keep that in mind when you are making your meat choices. My steak was perfect. In fact, everyone at the table had a perfectly med-rare steak. It comes on a plate with some greens and shredded horseradish. Their steaks generally do not come with sides, they are family style Ã la cart. For restaurant week, our entrÃ©es came with the creamed spinach and their classic mashed potatoes. The spinach had to be fresh, which makes for a much better texture when mixed with what had to be whole milk or cream or half and half or all three. I also tasted just enough onion and garlic. I imagine that something extra flavor came from nutmeg, my favorite spinach spice, but I am not the chef, so I can't be sure. The mashed potatoes were just like my families on Thanksgiving - classic potato, butter and cream. I like the addition of lots of things to mashed potatoes, but sometimes simple is best. This was one of those nights. We had three choices for dessert - key lime pie, crÃ¨me brÃ»lÃ©e, a chocolate mousse pie. Our table split in half - two for the key lime and 2 for the mousse. I loved my sweet and tangy dessert. Dessert is never really my favorite course, but I am a fan when it involves something a little more on the savory or tangy side. Two of my other friends quickly consumed their chocolate mousse, so I can only assume that was also fantastic. In case you are wondering about the deal for restaurant week - the salad at $10, the steak at $49, the two sides at $8/$9 for the table, and the dessert also at a price of $11 would have been $75 per person before the wine. I can't promise the portion sizes were the exact same, but they were plenty big enough and no way it would be worth double the price.
(3)
Kalila W.

Mother's Day Dinner. Prompt and helpful waitstaff. I observed our waiter at some points observing us (and his other tables) from an obscure corner to see if we would be in need of anything so most times, if we needed something our waiter was already on it before we even asked. And he never did it in a "rushing" manner. Now that's 5 star service. Food was good too...3 people got a filet mignon that was cooked to each of our preferences. My dad enjoyed his prime ribeye at the waiter's suggestion. He even had my dad to cut into the steak to make sure it was cooked to his specification. It was. Honestly one of the best lobster bisques we've had. The lobster meat in it was even cooked to perfection. The veggies were done well. Portions good - I was stuffed, could not finish everything. Surprisingly expansive dessert menu. The hot fudge sundae (with A SIDE OF HOT FUDGE), as big as it was, got finished. So the food was flawless, the waitstaff was superb, the restaurant itself is cozy and upscale, complete with a piano player playing classical numbers. The 4 stars is because even with all of this, i don't think it was worth the $400+ ($100+ per person) price tag. I know you can find a great venue with equally good food for about half the price...
(4)
Brian C.

Maryland is famous for its overpriced food, and The Prime Rib is no exception. The meat is incredibly overpriced. The prime rib - the namesake of the establishment - was overcooked, and the au jus sauce was lackluster. Prime rib is my go-to cut of meat, and for a $60+ cut of meat, was completely ruined. Other establishments like The Charthouse in Annapolis or Woodberry Kitchen are much better at preparing their red meats. However, the service at The Prime Rib were top notch.
(2)
Maggi R.

The Prime Rib never disappoints. As requested, we were seated on the porch and it was delightful. The restaurant was busy, but not noisy. We were able to converse easily. Michael, our server, was very engaging, personable and attentive. We started with Greenberg's potato skins - presented with horseradish and sour cream - totally yummy. Our party of 3 enjoyed the prime rib - perfectly seasoned and cooked to our specifications. Michael suggested we try the white Bordeaux and Malbec wine offerings, and he was spot on. Thank you for participating in Restaurant Week. We all loved it and had a great time!!!!!!!
(5)
Susie K.

my s.o's family have been going year for about 20 years for the New Years Eve dinner and I've been coming for about 4 years now. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are always spot on. I love that they blow up gold balloons and they are hanging above you as you enjoy dinner. The prime rib, the filet, the veal..all phenomenal. Only salad I did not enjoy was the tomato, vidalia onion, and feta salad. It was just huge slices of onions that were just too much for me. If you're stuck on an appetizer, pick the smoked salmon... to die for!!!
(5)
Nathan M.

So we loved our dinner but we have some minor complaints. We arrived and were promptly taken care of by the valet. We appreciated that it was complimentary. When we entered the restaurant they informed us that they wouldn't have our table ready for a bit. This was no problem as we arrived a bit early. The host told us that we could sit at the bar. However, I would have appreciated some other waiting area because the bar was full and there was nowhere else to sit. Within a few minutes of arrival, the welcome area was full and there was almost no room to move. While waiting we tried the pineapple vodka which was very good but a bit overpriced. I also should point out that the pianist's presence was really a bonus. His song choice was perfect to improve the atmosphere without being overly intrusive. When we were seated the host was very helpful and nice. However the seating is very tight and we had to squeeze by another table to get into our seats. Throughout the dinner, people would occasionally bump into us. I would have appreciated a bit more personal space. Our waiter was very helpful but at the beginning of the meal he was not overly attentive (I think he had a few tables all get seated at the same time). He was very professional but he seemed a bit overly humorless. I also don't recall him introducing himself at the beginning of dinner. By the end of the meal he did seem warmer. We started dinner with an order of escargot and the house salad as appetizers plus the bread. As others have pointed out, the bread is amazing and borderline life changing. It's the epitome of Plato's form of bread. The escargot was also delicious, especially with the bread to soak up the garlic butter. However the salad was kind of uninspired. The dressing was really good but there was nothing really special about it. For the main course we got one roasted prime rib and one prime rib steak. They were both amazing. I think the roasted prime rib was one of the best pieces of meat I've had in a while. I preferred the roast but I'm always more partial to this perpetration. I don't think you'd go wrong with either order. For sides we got the potato skins and the artichokes. The potato skins were good but kind of underwhelming. We asked for some bacon on the side but they charged 1 dollar. I didn't mind the added price but the fact they did it seemed kind of off. The artichokes were tasty but I felt like they should have given us a bit more. For dessert we got the bread pudding, apple pie, and the dark chocolate ice cream. The bread pudding was one of the best bread puddings I've ever had. The chocolate ice cream was good but it was also just chocolate ice cream. The apple pie was really good, especially with some added ice cream. This was delicious but they charged another $7 for the added ice cream on top of $12 for the pie. When I asked for ice cream the water didn't tell us that it would be any extra. So to conclude: the food was delicious but kind of pricy and the restaurant's lay out could be improved. I know I posted some complaints but by and large they are very minor and this was an amazing meal.
(5)
K G.

Been here many times.The reason I come back is because it's consistent.You know exactly what to expect.That being said,the dining room is way too cramped.You can't get to or from your table without running into seated diners or having to wait for servers to deliver food.
(4)
Vera L.

This was literally the day after we ate at City Cafe. I wanted to mix it up with my classmates to get some new friendships going, so we went as a group of five to Prime Rib. I have to say, this was the best out of the three restaurants that I went to this Restaurant Week. For one, given the quantity and the quality of the entree alone, the extra $5 that was selected for the prime rib entree selection knocked every dish out of the park. I can only remember a few of the selections from each category, but let me do my best: appetizers: house salad, tomato soup entrees: imperial crab, prime rib (extra $5) desserts: creme brulee, chocolate mousse, key lime pie There was no real splitting, only at most a tasting of the other desserts. So let's just get right down to it. House Salad: PROS: very nice large quantity of salad evenly dressed CONS: not enough salt, or taste rather Prime Rib: PROS: super large slice of prime rib, enough for me to take home half of the portions served with two sides that were shareable (in small plates): creamed spinach and mashed potatoes both were not super salty and perfection. Emo actually cleaned out about 2/3rds of the mashed potatoes himself. CONS: was cooked all over the place: my friend asked for medium raw and got straight up raw, my other friend asked for medium and got medium-well. I asked for medium and got borderline medium raw, that portion I took home and re-seared in a pan for lunch. Creme Brulee: PROS: overall moderately light and creamy CONS could use a bit more of that caramelizing on the top and be a bit more burnt taste was fine, but definitely not the richest creamy creme brulee I've had I would appreciate some raspberries on top. So far the place to beat is in Paris, FR. Key Lime Pie: PROS: if you like lime you're in for a treat CONS: way too tart to come after such a delicious prime rib. I have to say though, I'm not the world's pickiest, but I do like to analyze my food and really give a good thorough review. I watch enough food shows to get the picture that presentation is a big part especially making it to order. Stuff like that doesn't even make it out to the floor. That part was a bit disappointing to me. However, it WAS restaurant week and normally it would be really expensive to eat at a place like Prime Rib. I'm sure a lot of people were taking advantage and their kitchen maybe was not equipped well enough? I'd still go back again though :) It is good steak still. And the mashed potatoes as well as the creamed spinach was delish.
(3)
Nick M.

This place is just fantastic. It's like dinning in the 1940's, but it's very romantic, elegant, and for lack of a better word "swanky". Expect a $300 bill but it's worth it. Perfect for a special occasion. Amazing service. The steaks are nothing short of perfect. Apps are a la cart. Plan on dressing up, sit back, and enjoy. .
(5)
Craig L.

We enjoyed an Easter dinner here. Greeted by great valet who showed us a short cut through the garage and then greeted by a very attentive host. The waiter greeted us almost immediately after seating and took our drink orders. Notice the theme about the staff! We ordered soft shell crabs as an appetizer, which was only good. Everything else was really excellent. We had a filet and a sirloin strip which were cooked to perfection as well as a side of sauteed spinach and corn off the cobb. For dessert we had the chocolate pecan pie, which like all there desserts can serve more than one person. For a great experience you should go.
(5)
Bryan L.

We came here as part of the restaurant week promotion (we would not have due to the size of my family without it). We had a party of 5 consisting of 3 adults, a teenager, and a 3 year old. NO, this place is not kid friendly at all and I was terrified to bring my son, but wanted to try the place bad enough that I swallowed my concern and jumped. When we arrived I was slightly confused because the address is N Calvert St, but the entrance is actually around the corner on East Chase. Because of this we parked on the street on N Calvert and missed the valet. No biggie, we figured it out. As we walked in my fears were confirmed...this was not for kids. I think the host was slightly caught off guard, but he welcomed us and was very polite. He walked us to our table in the far back of the restaurant (which was perfect for us). The waiter and staff were was fantastic! I wish I remembered his name because he is worthy of praise. He actually whispered to my wife that they have chicken fingers and fries, but they are not on the menu...they saved us with my son. Two of the adults had prime rib, and two had the filet...all four meals were excellent and cooked perfectly. I would say that if you are trying to decide between the two, the filet was far superior and all four adults agreed. The sides of mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and asparagus were all fantastic. Desert consisted of CrÃ¨me Brule, Chocolate Mousse Pie, and Key Lime Pie..again, all three were excellent. All in all the food and service were top notch and although I wouldn't recommend it with young kids, we pulled it off and were treated wonderfully.
(5)
Minna W.

My boyfriend and I default to The Prime Rib when we are indecisive about a nice dinner out. We've celebrated birthdays and anniversaries here and have never been disappointed. The service is exquisite, and it's always nice to enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner while listening to live piano entertainment! The prime rib is moist and tender, and according to the boy, the escargot is delicious too (poor Turbo!). We never leave here feeling hungry or lacking; the food is generously portioned, seasoned well, and quick to entice you to come back! I'm fairly certain I would just come back to eat the Greenberg potato skins alllll day!!!
(5)
Kris L.

We took advantage of restaurant week at the prime rib. Made rez well in advance (3 weeks). Walked in at 7 PM on a Saturday and the place was PACKED. They have the tables set up like they are packing in sardines; it was quite a challenge to find a path to and from our table! The ambience is typical for an old school steakhouse. Along with the dark lighting and old wood came the old school fine dining service. Oh, and the 60+ patrons :) Friendly, knowledgeable service who asks where you're from, what you do. Absolutely spectacular service. On to the food: the house salad was average. The roasted tomato soup was way salty. Loved their house bread-warm and soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. The entrees were variable. The crab imperial was chock full of amazing lump crab meat but extremely heavy handed on the mayonnaise. To the point where it was so rich that I felt queasy halfway through! The filet mignon was perfectly cooked as ordered (medium), juicy, and flavorful. The chocolate mousse dessert was exactly as a chocolate mousse should be! Whipped, light, and decadent. I would give them a 5 for Service (oh and there free valet parking), 2.5 for the food, and 3 for ambience. As always, food has the most weight. For seafood/ crab I would look elsewhere. Probably wont be back but I did have a pleasant experience.
(3)
Nicole E.

For an upscale restaurant, I don't think any place in Baltimore compares. The atmosphere is charming, old Baltimore. The service is consistently professional and friendly. And the crowd is always eccentric - a mix of loyal patrons and new-comers. This time, we sat in the middle of a 70th birthday party and a casual dinner with Ron Daniels. You could get dressed up or come in business casual clothing and not feel out of place. Most recently, we came for our third anniversary dinner. We received an email offering free drinks for our anniversary. We were able to choose whatever cocktails we wanted from the menu. At the end of the meal, we were also served a surprise complimentary dessert with a candle to celebrate. Our chocolate cake dessert was delectable. We also ordered a half priced bottle of wine - a staple deal here on Sunday nights. We started with a Caesar salad with unmemorable dressing. We had the crab cakes and the filet Mignon for our main courses. Both were delicious. This is an easy choice for a special or romantic occasion.
(5)
J L.

This is a nice little cozy place with an intimate setting. The food is delicious. The service is what you would expect friendly overly courteous. and prompt.
(4)
Gugu P.

Went there during restaurant week. Bad experience started with parking. They didn't let me park in the side-garage because I had snow on my car!? Never heard of that before. I ordered prime ribs. Terrible steak. Chewy and over-cooked. I was expecting poorer quality during restaurant weeks, but didn't think it would be so bad. Service was not satisfactory either. The side-dishes and desserts were okay but I didn't go to a steakhouse for those.
(1)
Renee M.

We've eaten here many time before and enjoyed it. This last time, though, we ordered the special surf & turf, without asking for the price (BIG mistake). I think it must have been close to $90 a pop, and we ordered 2. The server was snooty and paid more attention to the table next to ours because there were more people and they looked like they had more money then we did? Who knows. At one point he asked if I liked my drink, which I didn't, but when I started to tell him why, he walked away while I was speaking!!! The bill for two of us was over $260. And SO not worth it. The lobster tail was nothing to write home about. We probably were charged for the airplane fare to get it from South Africa to Baltimore. We will not be back anytime soon again.
(2)
Quanda A.

Loved this place! It was a little confusing to find - tucked on a side street. But once there, it was nice. The decor is much more dated than it looks online. I was surprised at the glass work on the walls and niche floral design. It felt very 80s. But our waiter was top notch. He was warm and friendly. The service was impeccable. My typical house Chardonnay was excellent. My husband's mojito was better than his pomegranate margarita. The warm sesame bread melts in your mouth. We started with soups. Roasted tomato bisque for me which was rich, dark and satisfying. Lobster bisque for my husband which was delicious. It tasted like pure heavy cream though so a poor choice for the diet conscious. Dinner was blackened sea bass, imperial stuffed crab salmon and a baked sweet potato. All of our entree items were cooked to perfection. We even got a small slice of complimentary chocolate mousse cake to mark our special occasion! A perfect ending. As we left, we realized that there was live piano music. We couldn't stay but if we had time we would've lingered... This review would be five stars if the restaurant didn't feel so dated and the price was more reasonable. Go! But plan to spend close to $100 per person.
(4)
K D.

This place was interesting, but in a good way. First, the decor and enviroment has a very "vintage" resturant feeling. The decor is plush and reminded me of a place where socialites from the 1960s would go to have scotch and a fine meal. At 31 years old, i was definitly the youngest person there. The steak was great and perfectly cooked. The wine selection was wonderful. The price, I can't remember, but it was a la carte and I am sure my plate was in the 60-80 range. Is it the best meal or steak I ever had? Not really. With a place like this you pay for the experience and not necessarily the quality of ingrediants. Would I return? Sure, if I didn't have to pay for my meal, would happily return.
(4)
Albert G.

Brought my fiancee here for Valentine's day this year, and we were not impressed. Firstly, the tables were packed so close together, that in order to slip into the booth seating, I basically had to have my behind in the faces of the patrons at the next table over. Likewise, when they got up to leave in the middle of our meal, they had no choice but to hover their asses over my dinner plate in an attempt to squish out from between the tables. Granted, with so little space between us, there was not a whole lot of intimacy to the meal. Next, though we ordered a full meal with drinks, it was highly overpriced for the quality of the food. Our tab for a party of 2 came out to over $300, and we did not order a bottle of wine or anything overly pricey, at least not on purpose. I did take a major hit on my dinner, which was one of the nightly specials, a surf and turf option with filet mignon and lobster tail stuffed with crab. True, I should have probably asked about the price, which I did not do, but when I saw that my meal alone cost over $85 (and was not worth the price in terms of steak and seafood quality), I was pretty peeved. Anyways, I would not go back to this place, and wouldn't recommend it.
(2)
Nick Brody I.

The legit Prime Rib. Go here, not the imposter at Arundel Mills.
(4)
Cassie H.

We came here since this is the original restaurant and we'd heard great things. Reservations via Open Table were easy and effortless. The restaurant's a little hard to find, but they have free valet parking. We were seated right away and after a few minutes received their menus. The food was really good. Crab cakes were large pieces of lump crab and better than other Maryland establishment crab cakes we've tried. The escargot were soft and tender, and it's great that the appetizer comes with some french bread for dipping. The three of us ordered different entrees each. The signature roasted prime rib was tasteful and tender, but I'd have preferred it be sliced and put on a sandwich. The filet mignon was tender, but I've been spoiled by other steak houses who serve their filets piping hot on hot plates. The Chilean sea bass was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We got the artichoke hearts which were a delightful balance of acidity and salt and the classic mashed potatoes. Both were great accompaniments for any of our three entrees. For dessert, we split the creme brulee, but it was forgettable and un-spectacular. The food was great, but the service? Not so much. They cram the tables close together so the waiters are constantly bumping into your chair or elbows, without excuse. Our waiter forgot a drink refill until we asked about it. We initially asked a waiter passing by, who quite rudely said, "I'm not your waiter". When we continued with our request, he reluctantly said, "Okay, I'll let him know". Our actual waiter also didn't excuse himself when he reached across me to the other side of the table. In fact, he rarely did so with me or my mother, but always was quite apologetic to my father. When he brought the check, he put it by my father even though I was paying for the meal. All in all? Come for the food, but not for the service. If you're used to other high-end steakhouses, you'll be disappointed in the latter and only mildly surprised by some of the former.
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Kevin K.

Overall: Stuffy yet endearing. I prefer casual innovation over old-world pomp, and at normal prices I likely won't be back. That said, my Restaurant Week visit affirms my preferences, several of which show up in this admittedly-subjective review: (1) steak can be cooked just as well at home; (2) menus are more fun with more variety and emphasis on profile and texture combinations; (3) well-rounded alcohol menus are a must.. great wine lists next to amstel light and booze-heavy cocktails are boring. _________________________________ Ambiance: 4/5. Could do with a replacement of the sketchy awning, but attractive otherwise. Inside is a museum-like preservation of '65 ambience; The Prime Rib is dim-lit, black-walled, and Miles Davis-jazzed. They played "Kind of Blue". Decor somehow works too, leopard print rug and track lighting included. Imposing black walls, small doorways, low ceilings, and the baby grand give it an intimate, crowded feel, save for the slightly-more-spacious, more colorful bar. We had plenty of space at our table too. Largest complaint is the bathroom, jammed in the corner of the crowded central walkway, housing just one urinal and one stall. No doorman with towels. _________________________________ Service: 2/5. Old style, both A+ and D-. Stuffy and impersonal, yet professional and friendly. The waiter lost his composure momentarily when we asked for the "Restaurant Week" menu, then tried quickly upselling us a bottle of red. Yet while he was minimal and more than proficient. And we got him to actually laugh once. Additional pleasentries include pulled chairs, napkins on lap, and immediate greeting by the host. Table cloths are scraped clean and the water glass topped when 3/4 full. Punctual timing on each dish. _________________________________ Drinks: 2/5. "Amazing wine list". She had a glass of the malbec. I didn't want wine. What then? Two dull cocktails, both boozy and bland: 1) 007 - Crushed ice requires a straw. The vodka is too prominant.. in fact, it's a really simple drink. Boils down to a fancy screwdriver with a bit more texture thanks to the 7up. 2) Champagne cocktail - tastes like bittered champagne, just like the menu says, complete with heavy sugar dusting. Wouldn't make this at home. _______________________________ Food: 3/5. Quality stuff, and definitely a steal at restaurant week prices, but it'd normally be a $200 dinner. That's more than I can pay for good restaurant steak accompanied by mediocrity elsewhere. Roast Prime Rib - Textural masterpiece and plenty of fat left, juicing all over the plate. Cool for my liking, but I would easily order again. The four lettuce leaf, one cherry tomato garnish is very dated, but I enjoyed the shaved horseradish with my meat. Filet - Texturally perfect and cooked-to-request, but the seasoning should have been stronger. I prefer a stronger crust from seasoning, so it came off charred without. Same dull looking, good tasting garnish as the Prime Rib. Creme Brulee - Well-crisped shell, takes nice effort to crack and a stark contrast to thin texture beneath. A bit cooler than I'm used to. A winner. Key Lime Pie - Very heavy lime. That hurts because cheesecake consistency makes it seem synthetic. Still decent and refreshing, but I'd pass in the future. And I key-lime is possibly my favorite pie. Caeser Salad - Not nearly as heavy as expected. Light and crisp, fresh, and well garnished. No bacon or anchovies, but otherwise solid. Roasted Tomato Soup - Great stuff. Texture spot on, profile similar, more pepper preferred. I'd also prefer croutons or garnish to give it some textural variety, but I still ate mine right quick and would gladly take it again. Spinich - Lighter profile than expected, sweet and thankfully not over-salted. A bit slippery though never slimy. Teeth not required. Whipped Potatoes - Standard. Aside from 100% white-homogeneity, I can't think of one thing that sets these apart from elsewhere. Bread - A pleasant surprise. Very hot when it arrived, complete with a crackly crust and poppyseeds to give the standard profile some light bitterness. Butter should be closer to room temp, but otherwise a detailed start to something so standard.
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Tunaidi A.

4.5 stars. I'd say The Prime Rib's restaurant week menu is probably the most generous and satisfying out of all the other restaurants that partake in the week-long food craze. If you take a look at its regular menu, you'll know that the restaurant week dinner price is a steal. Dining here with the fiancee means I get to try two of each course. Not bad, eh? The roasted tomato soup was not your normal tomato soup. It definitely had a positive kick to it and was quite enjoyable. The caesar salad was as expected and didn't disappoint. The complimentary bread was also quite appetizing. The filet mignon was decent. Considering this cut of meat, I was impressed with its relatively sizable portion. However, taste-wise, I'd say it's average. Not as tender as I'd anticipated. The special prime rib (add $4), however, was delicious, tender, and juicy. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was big enough for me to bag 1/4 of it and bring it home. The sides were also great, especially the creamed spinach. Dessert kicked butt. We had the key lime pie and the chocolate mousse. Both were incredibly amazing. The chocolate mousse especially hit the spot. Our server was amiable, but was probably overworked that day. Even on a weekday, restaurant week made The Prime Rib extremely busy. So, understandably, service was slower than expected. One final tip: Don't be under-dressed.
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Andrea K.

I had high expectations when going to the Prime Rib to celebrate my boyfriend's graduate school graduation on 12/12. We made a reservation on Opentable and they called to confirm the day before and noted we'd be celebrating a special occasion. My boyfriend had already dined at Prime Rib and assured me it was going to be an amazing experience. Unfortunately our waiter made our dining experience very lackluster. He greeted us and didn't introduce himself. Overall, he wasn't friendly or helpful with our meal. Several times during the meal it would have been nice to have been "checked on" to see if our drinks/meal/appetizer was to our liking. He did not. Our prime ribs were thankfully amazing however, our broccoli rabe was overcooked and cold. We were happy with the meat so didn't complain, although our waiter wasn't available to even talk to. He came out with a complementary dessert for my boyfriend's graduation, but it felt like an afterthought. He didn't tell us what the dessert was or offer us the dessert menu to browse. We finished the dessert, which was amazing, and were handed our handwritten check. The credit card machines were down, which we both understood, and he explained that. At that point, we weren't interested in asking for the dessert menu because we felt rushed out. I am happy with the food experience but very disappointed in the service we received for a special occasion we had been looking forward to for months. I am not sure we will be back to the Prime Rib anytime soon. Hopefully their wait staff can improve their customer service.
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Rich C.

Prime Rib is a Baltimore staple. They go to great lengths to ensure sophistication, elegance, and great presentation. This was my first trip there in the last decade. We'd gone many times years ago. The menu is still the same- timeless and classy. I recommend the filet mignon with crumbled blue cheese, baked sweet potato, and definitely try the escargot. Dessert was definitely the best part of the meal! Creme brÃ»lÃ©e done just perfectly and an after dinner cocktail. I only hope you don't get our server. He clearly looked down at us and didn't make us feel welcome.
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Jason L.

Restaurant is nice. The lighting is too dark. Service is excellent. I think I just prefer a regular steak over actual prime rib which makes me not love the place. Very popular place for upscale dining.
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Steve K.

Just last week my family came into the restaurant to celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary. For a middle-class family, it was especially nice since children and grandchildren came from out of state to celebrate. For my mother, who is disabled and spent half of last year in a facility, it was a great evening and dinner, at the restaurant of her choosing. The staff at The Prime Rib were fantastic and very accommodating. Of course, the meal was exceptional. For fine dining in Baltimore, there is no better place.
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Rollin M.

Every New Year's My wife and I travel to Baltimore's Inner-Harbor from Syracuse New York for New Years. Part of our adventure is to dine at a really good restaurant for New Year's Eve dinner. So this year we selected the Prime Rib. I made reservations a couple weeks earlier. On the 29th I got a phone call in the mud-afternoon from the restaurant to confirm my reservationI. was then told by the female employee we had to be finished with our dinner by 9:30 because they had another reservation scheduled between 9:30 -10:0. In all my years of dining out on New Year's at restaurants such as Ruth Chris and Morton's (or any otter restaurant for that matter) have I ever been told by a restaurant to be done with dinner by a certain time. Her statement to me blew my mind......where is customer service in this? It would seem like the concern is all about the profit on turnover. If you have good waitstaff their service will move things along. Now, let's discuss the dining experience: We started out at the bar and had a couple drinks. It was 80% empty. We grabbed a cozy spot and hung out until our table was ready. During this time the bar filled up with patrons. A wealthy older woman said to my wife 'would you move down so my friend can sit down? She did not ask nicely. She was quite rude. This was as patrons filled the chairs next to my wife. Her friend could have sat in empty chair next to me, if she had asked her husband to quit leaning on it. He was however consumed in conversation with others. Needless to say we ignored her. Which leads to ambiance. The majority of the clientele are over 60. My wife and I are in our 40's. We were then seated on time and our waiter (Daren) greeted us in a friendly professional manner. He made the night special!! From here things got progressively better. The house salad was awesome and so was the tomato soup. The bread was incredible! It melted in your mouth. My wife had the filet mignon . She said the flavor was great. I had the full cut 24oz prime rib. I was blown away! Best piece of meat I have ever had out! The sides for both of us were fresh and delicious too. In conclusion, our experience which started out on a sour note with the phone call and the patron with the attitude ended on a high note. Our dining experience at the Prime Rib was saved by our waiter Daren who made our night special along with the great food from the kitchen staff. We will return at some point in the future.
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Brandon J.

Prime Rib is one of the best dinning experiences I've ever had. The ambiance made you feel as if you were in the roaring 20's or something. The black furniture makes the place seem so elegant. The food was to die for. The place is expensive but you should know that going in. If you take a date here, you're assured a 2nd one... not sure how you'd top it though. That's setting a huge standard LOL
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Lynette H.

We had dinner there this past New Year's Eve. Everything was excellent the service, the food, the music. My husband ordered the filet, I had the Chilean Sea Bass. Both entrees melted in your mouth. Zach was our waiter and he was great. In fact, when we left we made reservations for Valentine's Day. I think this is our new spot for special occasions - but I also want to go to their bar one night and maybe get a drink and an appetizer. It's just an awesome place!
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Robert W.

3.5 stars. I have been here several times because the prime rib is delicious. Aside from that, it's very average. The full cut is a manly piece of meat and should be for 53. But the signature cut which is supposed to be 1/2 the full is 36, but looks like the prime rib you get at Outback! As said in other reports the sides are small portioned and lack any distinct flavor. Although the onion rings were damn good. Our waiter was good and attentive. But the host was a bit aloof and wasn't as welcoming as he should be. The accessory staff lacked polish and attention to detail. If you are looking for a nice night out and ready to drop some coin for some meat carnage, go to the Capital Grille. By far and away the best overall experience in Baltimore.
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Fino M.

The Prime Rib Recently retired from Procter & Gamble, my quest was to find one restaurant that would meet my expectations. To everyone, look no farther, this is it!!! Yes, the whole experience from beginning to end was personable, welcoming, and perfectly orchestrated by Brad. With all of the attention to details needed, along with captivating conversation, the timely service provided by Aaron even had surprises included!!! Yes, Brad & Aaron really took care of our table. Very respectful souls. Refreshments and courses were swift throughout the entire evening. Cocktails and espressos were served, then a wonderful complimentary surprise was delivered to our table by Aaron, (compliments of The Prime Rib, Brad, and management). The largest serving of perfectly seasoned, crispy Greenberg potato-skins, arrived at our table in addition to two plates of the best toppings. Wow!!! What a way to start an evening. Appetizers ranged from delicious fried soft-shell crab, crab imperial, and lobster bisque soup, to succulent escargot. All of which having the highest-quality, mouthwatering, and perfectly prepared large portions. Main entrees were then delivered after rounds of refills, and very entertaining conversation with Aaron. From stuffed Chilean sea bass, jumbo crab cakes, to buttered flied Prime Rib chops---masterfully grilled to delectable perfection. After about 15 minutes of uncontrollable emotions of joy; the sounds and comments that go along with eating the highest quality food resonated around the table. It was evident that this meal was prepared with the love of moms, grand-moms, and aunts directly from their hearts and hands. With tears of joy in my eyes I looked down and then realized I never picked up my steak knife! I was still using the butter knife I used to overly-butter the hot, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-warm-on-the-inside, loaves of bread. The steak was so tender, juicy, and savory. I have tears of joy in my eyes now!!! After the main courses and multiple refills, the highly anticipated dessert menu arrived, courtesy of Aaron. Desserts at our table ranged from bread pudding, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse pie, to strawberry laden cheesecake. But before the orders arrived, a surprise candle-lit generous slice of chocolate mousse cake was delivered along with a course of "Happy Retirement to You" so eloquently lead again by Aaron. Even my brother sang in key this evening!!! The Prime Rib provided my family and me the highest level of dining experience, one that exceeded all of my expectations. If you ask any of my friends or family that know me best, they would say that this task was impossible. Remember, I am comparing the food that I eat now to the first and second generation of immigrants coming to this country. Food cooked from the love in their hearts, so the family can feel their love for them. The feeling of warmth, comfort, respect, contentment and family love, accompanied with Aaron so graciously sharing his encounters of 40 years of experiences including movie, sports, and professional heroes of the past and present that have frequented The Prime Rib, made the evening. I believe anyone that has experienced Aaron's expert-service, would be requesting him as returning customers to take care of their dining experience. The whole night was grand, glorious, and fulfilling!!! Eating leftovers was like re-living a fantastic dream after waking up. Such joy was had from the explosions of flavors and emotions from the experience of the night before. Thank you my friends: Brad, Aaron and The Prime Rib, for this healing experience. You helped me close a chapter in my life with joy, and open a new door full of possibilities. Forever grateful, The Morici family. P.S. When you need that edge just remember the song by Sam & Dave, "Hold On -I'm Comin" and call Brad at The Prime Rib. Make sure to request Aaron to deliver that experience you need. Make that reservation now!!!
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Richard M.

We had a party of 8 for my mother's 76th birthday. We were seated 5:35... The staff at the door, were most accommodating. We were seated at our table and it was 30 plus minutes before we were able to give drink orders to our server. Drink orders were then taken but we never got menus to look at. We waited another 15 minutes to get our drinks, which I understand, as it was a big order. Drinks came but we still never got menus!...Waited another 10 minutes until we asked. We ordered our appetisers and then sat there. Appetisers came and were eaten but server never took our order for main entree. We then sat there asking ourselves this is an odd situation. Server was friendly but a bit intrusive explaining things we didn't want to hear. Overheard him making racial comments about the help, which offended all of us. Have come here since I was a kid. This was the weirdest experience I have ever had. The food, without question, was remarkable, as always, but we spent over 3 hours there on an early Sunday night with us being one of the servers only table. It got to the point, we wanted dessert but were questioning if it would take another hour. Will chalk this up to a crazy event. Might look elsewhere in the future.
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Erica C.

It's kind of hard to believe that this place exists in Baltimore. It's super swanky. Michelle described it well "godfather." My friend and I decided to check it out for restaurant week. I ordered the tomato soup, prime rib, and key lime pie. Everything was excellent. The tomato soup was spicy and delightfully packed with tomato flavor. The prime rib was tender. I ordered it medium rare. The fresh horseradish was a bit intense, but it went well with the meat. The mashed potatoes and creamed spinach made for solid sides. I enjoyed both. I really loved the key lime pie. It had the perfect about of zing to it and it was so smooth. The attire is classy, women in dresses and men in suits. The wine list is pricey, but good. They have no hesitation in giving you samples to help you choose a delightful wine. The prices are steep, so I only go for restaurant week. I dig it.
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Tony C.

Anniversary Dinner. Very expensive but nice for that special occassion. Loved the Filet Oscar. Overall, the meal and service were excellent. Couple of cons: louder than I had hoped for a nice meal, the tables are way too close together and practically on top of one another, a gin and tonic for $13 is a bit much even on a special night out
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Elizabeth D.

I came here for a birthday dinner, and I highly recommend it for celebrating special occasions. However, the only down side is that it's slightly noisy and the tables are arranged fairly close together. The live piano music is an excellent touch (and they'll sing "Happy Birthday" as they bring out the cake if it's your birthday). I ordered the filet mignon, which was wonderful and so tender (medium rare). Their oysters were definitely the largest oysters I had ever seen. It was truly a meal fit for a king (or queen).
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Christopher J.

This is a good, not great, old school steakhouse w/ wonderful service. However, with high prices you would expect it to be on par Cindy Wolf's Charleston - it is most definitely NOT. I would put it in the class of Morton's/Ruth Chris. It was good not great. The crabmeat cocktail was not fresh and the "special" potato skins could have been had at Applebee's. The other dishes we had - grilled artichokes, creamed spinach, and chopped salad - were decent yet unspectacular. Positives? We had a nice time, the cocktails were good, steak was a very nice cut, well aged and flavorful. The service was fantastic and friendly. Live jazz on Friday night was a nice, old school touch. Just nothing there sets it apart from ___ high end steakhouse.
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Elizabeth D.

A classic, old-school steakhouse, waiters in tuxes, live music, and all. The restaurant week menu was limited so I can't speak to everything, but what we did have - salads, filet, key lime pie and chocolate mousse pie - was good. The mashed potato side was extremely smooth and creamy, but not gluey. The shredded horseradish garnish was a little odd, and took up almost half the plate. Good for a special occasion but not somewhere I'd go every day.
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Bryant W.

great place to go for a classic steakhouse feel. Its very cramped in there but the food makes you forget about that quickly. Really good Crown and Gingers made me forget what kind of wine we even had but i'm sure it was fantastic as well. Great place to pig out but make sure your credit card bill is paid before you go, it ain't cheap but it's worth it!
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Derek W.

Despite having never before dined here, I have since childhood firmly believed that this is my hometown's gastronomical piece de resistance. Given that I haven't eaten beef since high school, the name itself has always proven sufficiently forbidding. But then came my recent visit to Baltimore to see my mother (unswerving prime rib devotee), on the eve of a milestone birthday, and I suddenly had all the reason in the world to make a maiden voyage. My mother's prime rib looked and reportedly tasted fabulous. She went for the 10 oz "off the bone" option rather than the bone-in (a hulking 26 oz cut). I can unhesitatingly commend this signature dish to anyone with even a passing interest in prime rib. Although a non-beef eater, I was nonetheless presented with an array of choices, and after careful deliberation I went with the grouper in white wine sauce, lightly blackened, stuffed with a modest layer of lump crab. It was a beautiful, rich and delicious piece of fish. Everything else was discouragingly uneven. The crab imperial appetizer featured perfect, succulent lumps of crabmeat, but little additional flavor. The baked potato was stellar, but hardly a reason to add a star to a steakhouse review. Working my way down the list, the salads were lifeless, mediocre plates of chopped greens, sub-par grape tomatoes and a few sliced cucumbers. The house dressing was tasty and would be a pleasing accompaniment to a much-better salad. I had high hopes for the hearts of palm, but they were overly firm (you know something's amiss when the prime rib is easier to cut than the hearts of palm!) and came not on the promised bed of greens but atop a green leaf garnish. Most disappointing of all was the service. I kept waiting for our well-intentioned server to stop hovering and to be less superficially solicitous, and to put more energy into delivering our food, beverages and condiments more promptly. It didn't happen. The scene here is lively, and the decor and ambiance a bit glitzy and sophisticated without being ostentatious. It's clear that, even after many decades, this is still a go-to spot for fine dining in Baltimore. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Saturday, and by 6:00pm the dining room was packed. By the time we left, there was quite a din near the entrance, between diners waiting to take their seats and a vigorous scene around the handsome bar.
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Karin T.

Tried to nosh at the bar Saturday evening, no dice. My husband had shorts on, albeit expensive shorts, no dice. I truly respect the dress code,a lost art, and decorum. Bravo for keeping up standards. Easily could have let it fly just because it's $$$. Thanks a lot, really. Good on you. Take note and dress appropriately and enjoy.
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Luke H.

Okay, the food is really good. However, there's still a fundamental problem with places like this: steak is steak. It doesn't take years of culinary school to master this "signature" dish. With good ingredients and a little planning, anyone can make an excellent prime rib. I have a hard time paying $50-$100 for a piece of meat I can cook myself for just the cost of ingredients. If you go here, get something that takes real culinary talent to produce, and get what you pay for. All that aside, I deducted half a star because the waiter clearly didn't like that we were restaurant-week customers. He figured we weren't going to make his usual enormous tip, so he didn't try. Another half star for the fact that "live music every night" only applies to half the restaurant, which was disappointing.
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Meredith J.

Yes, the decor is way outdated and pretty tacky, but I can't help but love it here. (Come on, it's 2011, the whole "Mens Club" window-less look can go). Don't let the name "Prime Rib" scare you, though. They actually just lifted the dress requirements and a jacket is not needed for men. My boyfriend will still wear a nice colored shirt and dressy pants, but there were men here in golf clothing when we were last there. A big hint with the Prime Rib is to sign up for their email list because you'll constantly get specials and events sent to you to save money. They also offer the prix fixe menu year-round. Just ask for it. I've eaten everything from the regular filet to the filet oscar to the prime rib. (Anything with steak!) and I love the filet oscar the most. Everything has been cooked perfectly to our liking and we have had no problems. Additionally, the service is great. We always feel taken care of and special at the Prime Rib.
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Vicky D.

Restaurant Week: the only time I would ever "splurge" on a meal like this, especially cuz it's not really splurging since it's basically half off! (If you didn't get a chance to try it last week, they are extending their menu till Sept 2nd) Most of this review is specific to the event/menu, so if you're going on a regular day a lot of this might not apply. Obviously, the food is amazing. Started off with hot seasoned bread and a choice of soup or salad. My bf got the smoked tomato soup and it was awesome ... I got salad and although it was good, I kind of wish I'd gotten the soup as well. The salad is HUGE but don't let yourself get full before the main course! Went with 3 other friends and naturally we all ordered the prime rib. As my bf put it, "I'm going to order the thing that has the restaurant's name in it." Word. It was perfectly cooked to my liking and insanely tender. Came with sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach for the table, which were both good. I liked that they came family style, too. Desserts were pretty standard ... can't go wrong with chocolate mousse cake and creme brulee. Minus 1 star for: the following - The prime rib was an extra $4. Considering the huge discount, this alone wasn't actually enough to knock off a star but it annoys me when the Restaurant Week menu is inaccurate (not necessarily the Restaurant's fault) - A knife was dropped on my roommate's chair ... while she was sitting in it. Behind her back. Nobody else noticed. She was fine, but near-death experience is definitely worthy of taking off a star from the rating.
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Niana K.

I definitely felt out of place as my boyfriend and I first walked in. As we were waiting to be seated, I couldn't help but notice the many returning customers being greeted with hugs and kisses by the hosts/servers. Other than the lack of space and somewhat uncomfortable dining area, they had excellent service, hilarious waitor, bottomless cup of water, perfectly cooked medium-rare filet mignon (order this!!), big slab of prime rib meat for the man...what else could I ask for? My bf decided to go caveman style and picked up the prime rib to get every last piece of meat off the bone. Not embarassing at all....heh...but the waitor caught him and congratulated him on being the only person to finish the whole dish that night. Win! Someday when I make a few more bucks, I'd like to be a regular too! Loved it!
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Jeff F.

Webster's defines a "steak house" as a "restaurant whose specialty is beefsteak." In reality, The Prime Rib is the real definition of a steak house. Awesome atmosphere - unlike the higher end chain house experiences that seem contrived and expertly designed, The Prime Rib has this incredibly original, homegrown high end steakhouse. There's a piano player...c'mon. All of this combined with perfect service and memorable food defines a steak house. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because although the food was great, most of what I ate aren't dishes I'm particularly fond of: - learned I'm more of a Filet guy than prime rib, but The Prime Rib is solid - Crabcakes are never something I really look forward to, but when in baltimore, I feel obligated and The Prime Rib does a great job - Even the Chocolate Mousse was great and I'm not a mousse fan - The mashed potatoes are without question some of the best I've ever had anywhere - PERIOD. Highly recommended if you're in Baltimore.
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Cary B.

Our party of two recently made an 8:30 pm reservation for a Saturday night in order to take advantage of the Summer Restaurant Week menu. In fact, it was something of a homecoming, since I had last eaten here about 35 years ago--and still recall to this day the superb lamb chops I enjoyed at the time. This time around, I was very pleased with the complimentary valet parking, as well as the friendly and professional staff. I noticed that every table in the house was filled although, the small bar and foyer were pleasantly free of crowds. Since we arrived about 25-minutes early, we waited at the bar and ordered a couple of drinks which turned out to be expertly mixed and highly potent. Although they did cost a little more than I'm used to paying. We were subsequently seated at our table exactly on time as per our reservation and enjoyed the crisp complimentary bread, as well the appetizers (tomato soup and house salad). When they brought out our "Prime Rib Specials" it appeared as if they might have been cooked a little too rare. But after taking one bite, I exclaimed., "Oh my god, this is the best thing I have ever tasted." As a result, I hope to eat more often at the Prime Rib, and for sure will be there at the "Winter Restaurant Week". In closing, I should note that the tables were placed pretty close together and I don't know if this is the usual scenario at the Prime Rib, or if was due to "Restaurant Week. Perhaps because of the crowdedness, our waiter accidentally spilled a drink on someone sitting at the table next to ours. However, a management official did come over shortly thereafter and graciously presented the "schlimazel" with some kind of compensation--perhaps a free meal for a future visit.
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Dan A.

The Prime Rib is a steakhouse with a definite old school feel. I ordered the prime rib as I figured you can't really go wrong with a dish the restaurant is named after. My dining companion ordered a sirloin steak. While the food and service isn't necessarily bad, I felt that it wasn't special at all and to be honest, a little overpriced for what it is. The Prime Rib has great atmosphere but I'd much rather go to Ruth's Chris or Morton's if I want a high-end steak experience in Baltimore.
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John S.

Not very impressed. Very noisy (it was a Saturday) and disorganized at the turn (delayed seating for 15+ minutes). Went there because they had corkage, but at $35 it's the highest around. Of course, the average wine on the menu is $75-100 so it's probably in line. What really frosted me was that after decanting the wine, the waiter kept the bottle. When we asked for it, there was still almost a glass remaining! I guess they wanted a taste too, but for a $300 Bordeaux, that was damn rude. Food was good, but for the price, much better at other restaurants. Buzz's salad was as plain as it gets. Two few waiters for the seating, had relatively long wait to order, ask for and get the check. Did I mention the noise level? In short, it's a status location, so go there to see and be seen. But leave your wine at home, and don't expect a memorable meal.
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Kristin S.

The only reason I could afford this restaurant was thanks to Restaurant Week. Yes, it's a Baltimore staple and yes, the decor and vibe was based off the prohibition era but hot damn, the food is good. The RW menu was pretty plain but included what everyone would want to try...the prime rib. Guys, I'm not even kidding you, IT TASTED LIKE BUTTER. Or, like, meat-butter but IT WAS SO GOOD. My friend and I were practically licking our plates. But then we remembered we were in classy restaurant and stopped ourselves. I want to say I'll come back regularly but I don't have that kind of money. So until the summer RW extravaganza is upon us, I'll be waiting anxiously to eat delicious meats. I recommend you do the same!
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Greg G.

Took my parents here for a special occasion. Service was great the food was good but just not outstanding. This place is also really really dark and very tight, which I didn't mind too much. We went on Preakness weekend and noticed the place really filled up fast after the race. They have an extensive wine list and we're very accommodative to our needs. I just feel as if something is missing from this place, especially for the 400+ price that we paid. I got the 8oz fillet which was cooked perfectly, however I feel I could have done the same thing at home as the flavor was nothing special. My parents got the soft crabs which were delicious my wife got the rockfish which was also very good. The bread pudding I think was the highlight of the meal! The key lime pie was good also. So where does that leave us? If you want an old school 60+ crowd and an old school feel steakhouse this may be the place for you. I however will look elsewhere next time.
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Kristi P.

From business dinners to special occasion family dinners, we love coming to this place. Yes, it is "old school," but we love the ambiance, the personalized service, the drinks and the food. The pineapple infused vodka is spectacular.
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Rhonda S.

What's all the fuss about? We visited for Restaurant Week and in my opinion this place is overrated and I left underwhelmed. The service was mediocre and the ambiance was lacking for a restaurant of this stature. Also, the place smells like smoke upon entrance even though it's non smoking. As for the food...well...ummm..whatever, I didn't enjoy it. The potatoes and creamed spinach came out almost cold, and my meat was just okay. I understand that this is "Old Baltimore" but I guess I would prefer a newer Baltimore because I just can't feed into the hype about this place. You can find better quality, ambiance and service somewhere such as Woodmont Grill in Bethesda.
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Derek I.

3.5 stars. Visited here during restaurant week on a Thursday night. As a ravenous carnivore, I am always on the hunt for some amazing prime rib---the true holy meat of the cow! The prime rib was better than average---juicy, tender, solid flavor but not spectacular (i.e., The House of Prime Rib in SF). The cream of spinach was a bit too sweet and the cinnamon seasoning was overwhelming. The Caesar salad too was better than average---creamy and heavy on the garlic, and the keylime pie was tart and tasty. My GF had a veggie main course---broccoli , spinach and a tomato topped with cheese. Again above average and I did enjoy the bold butter and garlic flavoring. Also, worth noting, although the server, Roger (I believe) was nice, we had to wait a long time for our drinks and food---though this could have been the result of restaurant week. However all things considered, would I have thought this would have been a solid meal for $50 per person? Unfortunately no, thus the 3.5 star rating.
(3)
Chris V.

WOW! Dad's 72nd birthday celebration rocked here. Amazing food. Best steaks and chops anywhere!
(5)
Emily P.

WOW - their prime rib is amazing. In my opinion, I think this place serves better meat than other chains Ive tried like ruth chris and capital grill. Minus 1 star because their sides are bland and I tried the chilean sea bass which was terrible!
(4)
R U.

This review is for Restaurant Week, which unfortunately was a disappointment. The salad was overdressed, sad-looking and wilted, seemingly having been prepared an hour before--I've had crisper salad from take-out pizza joints. The Prime Rib, their "special cut" (i.e. a smaller cut of their "small" portion) was of inconsistent quality (some pieces on our table were moist whereas others were dry with no fat) and my piece was strangely bland and under-seasoned (and I'm fairly sensitive to salt). The cheesecake dessert wasn't terrible, but wasn't particularly great either, I would have struggled to differentiate it from one bought from a grocery store. The one saving grace of the meal was their whipped potatoes and creamed spinach, both of which were done very well, which is the main reason for the 2 star review instead of 1 star. Overall, both the quantity and quality of food served was poor and generally memorable for the wrong reasons. Hopefully the quality of food is normally better when it's not Restaurant week--I will not be coming back to find out though.
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Kippy P.

I dream about my meals at the Prime Rib and the minute I finish eating my leftovers from the meal there- I immediately want to make a reservation to go back! One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore. It is old school and classic. I love Prime Rib thanks to the Prime Rib- and if you haven't ordered the Prime Rib you are missing out! It is so flavorful and juicy- it melts in your mouth. But everything is excellent. Their escargot is phenomenal, highly recommend their potato skins. Their Chilean sea bass is amazing as well. Their bread pudding is delicious and all their drinks are fantastic- they make a great nutty Irishman as a night cap! Service is fantastic and just an all around amazing restaurant!
(5)
Paul A.

As good as ever. We come here every year on our anniversary. The prime rib is awesome. Great wine selection. Great jazz piano.
(5)
J W.

My husband and I had our annual anniversary dinner at the Prime Rib and I can't say enough about the ambience, food and/or service! Time got away from us so we weren't able to make reservations on Open Table but decided to go anyway. First, a little about the place itself.... it you like a new restaurant with an open feeling - this isn't the place for you! It has an old world charm and a NY feel - one of the things we love about it - We started at the bar for a drink and enjoyed it so much we stayed and had our entire dinner there as well. There was a couple on each side of us doing the same thing so we enjoyed their camaraderie! Our bartender/Server was excellent - no detail left undone ... We decided to order a bottle of wine and share 2 entrees - the crab cakes and filet (with their fabulous potato basket and asparagus.) WOW, no disappointments here! We also learned that there's a great bar menu so if we're in the area during the week and want to swing by for some lite fare, it's actually very affordable (esp. when you taken into account the quality!) I'll let you know how it is after we give it try next time - As the bar area filled up with those coming in for later reservations, we started a conversation with someone trying to order a drink as we were paying our check. Come to learn, they live less than 2 miles from us in Howard County! Never know who you'll bump into here so it's not just all about the food and drink For others great restaurants in the Baltimore area go to: baltimore.org/dining-andâ€¦
(5)
Phil S.

A true American classic. The decor is amazing and the service is absolutely stellar. It's a really unique experience and for that alone, I have to give it four stars. I'm not much into "steak-houses" but TPR is a treat if you're willing to drop the bones. I'd highly recommend the bone-in ribeye or their signature roast prime rib. Either will leave you limping to the valet stand in meat shock, so do yourself a favor and stop when you're full, pack up the rest and make the best steak and eggs you'll ever have the next morning.
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Julie I.

I came here with Dishcrawl and was so impressed with every aspect (service, food, drinks) of the restaurant. I've known that prime rib is an upscale steakhouse, so I was doubly impressed with how great the service was. I will definitely be back, but probably for a special event.
(5)
Janelle M.

My husband and I have been regulars of The Prime Rib ("TPR") for about 2 years now. My husband brought me here for the first time on my 30th birthday, and I was smitten when I saw that the bottle of priorat was waiting on the table, already decanted. Now, we're in, on average, about once a month. The staff, from managers to bus boys, know us, and always greet us by name. We have two regular servers, and though we try to take turns, the running joke is that they arm-wrestle in the kitchen to see which of them gets to serve us for the evening. More often than not, they both end up tag-teaming our table, both stopping to say hi, see what's new, and catch us up on what's new with them. I won't name names cause we don't want more competition for their tables. ;-) Truly, eating there is almost like eating with family, if only a member of our family could either cook this well, or had leopard print carpet in the dining room. I love the carpet. And the black walls. And the gold-gilt trim. Some might call it oppressive, but it's part of the old-world charm of the place that we love so much. The LED-lit-lucite-topped grand piano piano looks really cool, and their house jazz trio never disappoints. Have a request? They love to take them. Every time I go in there, I am reminded of how my husband and I were simply born in the wrong decade. The average age of the clientele at The Prime Rib is upper 50's and skyward. We're in our early 30s. The food is reliably fantastic. Sublime even, to the point of unintentional gluttony. Some highlights from what we have ordered and enjoyed: Their roasted tomato soup is fantastic, my husband says the lobster bisque is decadent. Their salads are also wonderful, but large so plan accordingly. We have both ordered their signature prime rib a number of times, and it is, hands down, the best prime rib we've ever had in any restaurant. Their oysters are HUGE. Actually, Will Farrell would call them "ginormous!", and my husband (I don't eat them) says that they are wonderfully tasty. The lamb chops are splendid, and it is quite a generous serving of them. I believe there were 8 rib chops on my plate. Certainly not stingy, and expertly prepared. My husband has often ordered fish dishes - either grouper or rockfish, often topped with crab, and he always eats every last morsel, often lamenting that he has no more room for a second round. Desserts...yes please. I often waffle between the chocolate mousse and the creme brulee. My husband usually asks for (and gets lost in!) the bread pudding. I've learned not to ask questions requiring an answer beyond a grunt until after he's done with it. Reservations are ALWAYS a good idea, especially on Saturday nights (gents, please wear a jacket), when it gets really crowded. We've never had to wait beyond a couple minutes for our table, and sitting at the bar with a pre-dinner Piney for me and a Scotch for the husband is always enjoyable. Actually, we often arrive a few minutes early just to have time for it. Seriously, TPR is consistently one of Baltimore's top restaurants for a reason. With a spectacular wine list, and a half-price-bottle night (Sunday), it's great for the foodie AND the oenophiles. It's not new, it's not modern (and really, that's one of the things I love most about it), but it's a stalwart of fantastic food, impeccable service, and consistently makes for a memorable event each and every time. Oh yeah...try the Piney.
(5)
Artem A.

The best place for a dinner. The atmosphere and the service are the top. The cocktails are wonderful. Go for escargot and crab cakes, they are the best. The rib eye is great. The signature prime rib was a bit too large, but tasted great. One of the best places in town.
(5)

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Address : 1101 N Calvert St
Baltimore, MD, 21201
Phone (410) 539-1804
Website https://www.theprimerib.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :5:00 pm - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Valet
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : Yes
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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