Island Prime

We had a fantastic time. The bread they give you is hollow though just so you’re aware! The snake river steak was the best steak I’ve ever had. I got it rare and it had a lot of flavor, very juicy! Highly recommend this place for date night or to go out with your family.

I recognize that Valentine’s Day comes with its challenges, especially a place that would generally be in high demand. So, I do have some grace with the amount of effort that goes into preparing for an evening like this. That said, for the amount of money, the quality of the food was disappointing, at best, and in some ways unacceptable. With limited menu options, this shouldn’t necessarily be a concern, in my opinion. 4 or 5 apps, 4 or 5 entrees, 3 desserts. The quality of the food SHOULD be exceptional. Tonight, it simply wasn’t. Add in that they weren’t *super* busy makes it even more strange that things were what they were. To start positive, The lobster bisque and Korean beef tartare were quite good. However, the main entree of center cut filet mignon, potatoes au gratin, and asparagus were not up to the standard that should be expected of a $99 meal. As another reviewer stated, they were a fatty mess, needed salt/garlic/something, and I don’t remember what the sauce was (or what it added to the dish overall) but that also speaks to the problem with the entrees tonight: they were unremarkable and unmemorable. Also, perhaps this was the canary in the coal mine for the night, but My girlfriend ordered her steak medium and it came out medium well at best and probably well done. They fixed it - which we’re grateful for - and mistakes happen, but that was the general vibe of the food offerings for the night. As for dessert, I LOVE Tiramisu. Absolutely my favorite dessert, without question. So, maybe the entrees would be a dud but we could finish strong with a great dessert. Well, no. It was still somewhat frozen on the inside. There was really no coffee/espresso flavor to speak of. There was no creaminess of mascarpone. Everything about the dessert was very bland and blended together and unremarkable. Our waiter was attentive and helpful, service was good, and the views are spectacular. Just wish the food could have been the same.

Celebrating 23 years of marriage tonight, we chose Island Prime; a great decision! The food was absolutely amazing, the views were breathtaking, and the service overall was very good. Our waiter was friendly, professional, and attentive, which made the evening enjoyable. We enjoyed the filet mignon and scallops! However, the experience started on a slightly off note — the hostesses didn’t greet us, so we ended up greeting them first. A warm welcome would set the tone for the exceptional experience that follows. Additionally, while our waiter was excellent, we did feel a bit rushed to place our dinner order, which took away from the otherwise relaxed ambiance we enjoying our drinks to. All in all, Island Prime delivers on its reputation for fantastic food and views. With just a bit more attention at the host stand and a touch more breathing room when ordering, it could be a flawless experience. Oh, watch out for the phantom 5% extra fee they add to the bill. We do recommend the Island Prime experience!