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“ We started with the fried blooming onion—crispy, golden perfection with just the right kick. The bacon-wrapped scallops were next-level: tender, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The Caesar salad was classic and refreshing, with just the right amount of tang and crunch. For mains, the pan-seared grouper was flaky and fresh, with a lovely cream sauce. The chicken piccata was bright and buttery, with a velvety lemon-caper sauce that stole the show. But the crown jewel? The filet flight, served with a luxurious truffle butter that should honestly be sold by the jar—absolutely divine. And to sip? An Old Fashioned that was strong, smooth, and expertly crafted. The kind of cocktail that makes you want to linger a little longer. The atmosphere was warm and upscale without feeling stuffy, and the service was attentive and genuine. ”

“ My wife and I ate here for my birthday dinner. The hostess was very friendly and talked to us about the dry aged meat. Our waitress was friendly and did an excellent job. We got the charcuterie board for the appetizer it was great. I ordered the Wagyu steak with mushrooms and truffle Mac and cheese. They did bring me the wrong side dish but the staff fixed the issue which was great. My meal was really good. My wife order their special for tonight which was a pork tenderloin. She says it was delicious. For dessert I got the chocolate cake and my wife got the limoncello mascarpone cake they were both really good. The staff made my birthday dinner special by giving me a birthday card signed by the staff, two small bottles of olive oil, and for my dessert they had a birthday candle on it. I highly recommend this restaurant. It maybe pricey but the food is worth it. ”

“ Can't say enough on how great our experience was. We were out for our anniversary. We were not rushed in the least our food was excellent in all regards. Ambiance was upscale stake house and It felt like it. The staff was attentive and made the dinning experience all the more special for our celebration. ”

“ Exceptional Dining Experience Worth Every Bite We returned here to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and once again, it exceeded all expectations. This is, without a doubt, the best steakhouse in Eastern North Carolina. Having lived in the Boston area, we’re accustomed to high-end steakhouses on every corner—and this is the only one we’ve found in ENC that matches that level of excellence. The bacon-wrapped scallops were absolute perfection—crispy, flavorful bacon paired with tender, beautifully seared scallops atop creamy rice grits. As someone who typically doesn’t enjoy grits, I could’ve eaten an entire bowl! I ordered the filet flight, and it was flawless: three perfectly cooked medium-rare tenderloins, each paired with a distinct sauce or butter—truffle butter, bone marrow butter, and a rich steak au poivre. Creamy Boursin mashed potatoes complemented the dish beautifully. My husband chose the ribeye, which was evenly cooked to a perfect medium rare and served with a generously loaded XL baked potato. We paired our meal with a bottle of Caymus, which was the ideal finishing touch to a phenomenal dinner. If you have a special occasion coming up—or just want to treat yourself—do yourself a favor and dine here. The quality is unmatched, and the value is outstanding. ”

“ This is a place to go sit and relax and let the staff take care of you. This has one of the best staff in town. The prices are $$$$. They have a great drink menu and wine . The bartender was amazing and made sure we were taking care of. The waiter was on point. The food was great. The reason for 4 stars is that for the price the steak could have been a little better. I had some tough spots in it. The flavor was great and the bread is so good. Listen the bacon wrapped scallops are a hit. They have mocktails for the kids and something for everyone. ”

“ AMAZING DINING!!! My wife and I went for our anniversary to Prime Bistro and Wine Bar and it was top of the line dining. I told them in advance it was our anniversary and when we arrived at our table they had a vase of beautiful red roses waiting for us. Our amazing waitress Gillian, then brought us a card signed by the staff with a super sweet message and also brought us a cute package of Beaufort vinegar and oil. Gillian is an amazing, knowledgeable, personable waitress who knew the menu like the back of her hand amd even ask if we had any allergies to any food and how they could fix what we would like if we did have allergies. For appetizers we enjoyed bacon wrapped scallops, highly recommend!! And we had the crab dip, again highly recommend! Our main entrée's were the 16 oz. Ribeye cooked perfectly medium-rare with a XL loaded baked potato, that entire meal was the best ever! My wife enjoyed crab cakes with arugula and broccolini and it was absolutely delicious! We had no room for dessert but they brought out two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies which we took home along with our left overs packed up perfectly by Gillian. Our cocktails were made top notch and tasted delicious, we had the Tequila Orange crush and the pomegranate hibiscus Cosmo! Prime Bistro is a elegant, top notch dining experience with very enjoyable ambiance and wonderful decor with the perfect romantic lighting. Our bill with the tip was a little over $300 but it was well worth it and we will definitely be back! ”

“ A Truly Exceptional Dining Experience! We just left Prime Bistro and couldn’t wait to share our experience! My husband and I love dining out and have visited many nice restaurants, but Prime Bistro truly stands out as one of the best we’ve ever been to. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance, service, and food were all absolutely 5 stars. As business owners, we really appreciate the small details—and Prime Bistro did not miss a beat. We mentioned in our reservation that we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, and the team went above and beyond to make it special. Everyone greeted him with warm birthday wishes, and they even surprised him with a birthday card signed by the entire staff and a thoughtful small gift. That kind of personal touch is rare and so appreciated. The food was outstanding, and the service was impeccable. Our server, Sean, took the time to walk us through the menu and made fantastic recommendations. Logan was also incredibly attentive, making sure our table was always clean and our drinks were full. We’re not from the area and chose Prime Bistro based solely on reviews—so glad we did! They made my husband’s birthday celebration truly unforgettable. THANK YOU, Prime Bistro, for such a memorable evening! We’ll be telling all our friends and will absolutely be back next time we’re in town. ”

“ This place was amazing, but definitely could only go like once or twice a year due to price! The staff was amazing and attentive. Our waitress was summer and we really enjoyed her. Also everything came out in a reasonable time! I can’t remember the name of the drink that I got, but it was on the beverage menu with tequila. It was very good and they were not stingy with the tequila lol! I got the oysters With the mignonette sauce. I’m literally obsessed with that sauce! They were AMAZING The roasted bone marrow. It was great but i probably would try a different appetizer next time bc there were so many i wanted to try! It came with this blackberry jam With crispy bread, and it was such a good combination of flavor! Next was the roasted beet and arugula salad with the honey lavender vinaigrette. It was really good, but I couldn’t really tell the vinaigrette had lavender in it. the beats were very thinly sliced, which I liked and the arugula was fresh and tasty! I got the scallop gnocchiette. It was not potato pasta, but like actual pasta that was in the shape of gnocchi. It had a lemony creamy sauce, and the scallops were blackened perfectly!! Very good. My boyfriend got the pork chop dinner. It was really thick and cooked perfectly. His only complaint was he wish it had a little bit more seasoning on it. I tried some of the chimmichuri sauce and it was delicious! The mashed potatoes were fabulous too with the Boursin cheese. And then dessert was a lemon cello mascarpone cheesecake . We were so full by this point , but we ate every last bite of that cake because it was so good. I will definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a fine dining experience. ”