Carolina Prime Restaurant & Steakhouse

Food was very good, beer was warm. Service was good. We had the burger and fries it was very good and juicy. When in the area we will definitely come again.

Eh, it was okay. Not really what I expected after reading the other reviews. Our waitress seemed distracted and didn’t really check on us, and kind of rushed us out despite the place being seemingly slow.
Steak was decent, sides were average, atmosphere lacking. I just expected more. Nothing to really draw me back. My friend was also disappointed with his steak too. Over seasoned, a little burnt, fries were decent, but those are hard to mess up…
Maybe it was an off night, but I don’t think I’ll be back. But won’t tell you not to try it for yourself.

We stopped in here right before checking into the hotel it was 1:00 and the place was pretty empty. It was pretty dates but I guess that added to the old rustic charm. We were created very nicely and seated right away. I ordered the shrimp wrap in pita bread that was far see with tomatoes, onion, cheese, and their tiki sauce. It also came with large steak fries and a tiny cup of slaw with a dill wedge on top. The salmon was slightly over old and not really seasoned but the sandwich was filling. I had a little extra sauce to come because of the dry meat. The fried needed salt but they came hot. Even though the slaw was just a spoonful I didn’t care for it because it had pickles in it. Yuk. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. I gave it a three because there was nothing special about this place. The prices were reasonable and the food filling. I would not return unless I was in the area and needed food to just fill me up. Bojangles is within walking distance anyway.

Carolina Prime was a great choice for a late lunch. It was quick and tasty and Cindy was such a great waitress. She was so friendly and really made us feel welcome – like old friends. The food isn’t necessarily 5 star cuisine, it’s very down home. But I had to give this place 5 stars based on service alone
Btw, the Cajun pasta is super spicy. I really liked it, but if you’re hoping for that weak Cajun stuff, you aren’t going to find it here. And their homemade ranch is awesome!

I just ate the best Steak & egg breakfast, ever ! 10oz dinner ribeye cooked perfectly, extra crispy hash browns, eggs cooked the way I wanted, and bakery style buttered whole wheat toast.
Friendly quick service, too. For $ 11.00. WOW !!!

Stopped in on an evening weeknight to give this place a try. The server and hostess were very friendly and accommodating, stopping by frequently to see if we were enjoying our meals. My friend ordered a steak which wasn’t to his liking. It was sent back and when returned, it was more along the lines of what he wanted.
I ordered the crab cakes and buffalo shrimp. I have no complaints about either, juicy plump shrimp slathered in buffalo sauce. The crab cakes were also done well and not burnt like at other establishments.
My dinner companion was not pleased with his steak and after a few more bites decided not to finish. The waitress asked if there was anything she could do, he just thanked her and declined.

Visiting from out of state and was looking for a a nice place for dinner. We found it right here! The food was excellent! It is rare that three people sit down to dinner and all three people enjoy every part of their meal. We each chose something different from prime rib to the grilled shrimp.
Also want to give a shout out to our waitress «Bonita» (excuse spelling if incorrect). She was absolutely wonderful. Very professional, friendly and gave us great advice on what to try. Her smile was sooo radiant! She was efficient as if she knew what we wanted or needed before we even asked.
If we lived in town we would return again.

I was here on a business trip and went with a co-​worker based on her recommendation. It was better than I expected. The place was not busy on a Tue night at 7pm…
I got the salmon dinner with garlic mashed potato and sautéed spinach. I liked the salmon a lot. It was on a bed of rice. The mashed potato and spinach were good.
Only negative was that the hot tea I ordered was luke warm and the additional water in the kettle was also warm, not hot…
Other than that, I enjoyed the dinner and the service. I will come back next time I’m in town.

As usual I agree with Amy C, this place is a solid lunch spot. The food is definitely a solid 3.5 but the great service bumps them up to a very respectable 4 stars.
My co-​workers and I arrived a little before noon and were seated immediate. Our waitress was fantastic, I can’t remember her name but she was so kind and accommodating it was like we were in her home eating. She checked on us and served us with such ease. It was awesome.
I liked the amount of options that this restaurant offered and the fact a there are quite a few lunch specials daily. After a quick review of the menu, I decided to go with their special which was a chicken taco salad in a tortilla shell, with corn, black beans, pico and cheese with your choice of dressing. The salad was huge and there was plenty of chicken to keep me full! My co-​workers all ordered something different and everything on the table looked so good.
We were in and out in no time, so I’d definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a good meal, you have a hungry group of people that all want something different and you want to pay a very reasonable price.

The only reason I am giving one star is I can’t go any lower. I ordered a medium rare New York Strip. My first bite was over done and by the time I got to the halfway mark it was raw. Add to that this looked nothing like a New York strip but more like a old piece of shoe leather.
I can eat and enjoy some not so good food but this steak would have been bad if it came off of a lunch truck yet alone a Steakhouse. First time in my life I left half a steak on my plate.
Note: The staff are very nice.

I hate to do this but this «meal» has my blood boiling. We ordered five medium rare steaks of varying cuts and the meat was completely raw. The steaks, I’m sure, have been frozen for months before being served. Inedible would’ve been a compliment for this meat. Overpriced and terrible. The song Hurt by Johnny Cash is requisite listening after visiting this establishment.
The service, however, was wonderful. The waitress was charming and quick.

When you have the word «prime» in your name, out of everything else on your menu, you should do steak well. If you don’t know the difference between medium, medium well, and well done, then maybe you should stick to some other type of item.
My server was nice enough and very pleasant to deal with. If I understand it however, the owner is the also cook… Not pleasant to deal with. I ordered a 12 ounce ribeye medium well. After being brought one that was medium rare with a cool bloody center, I was then brought a skinny cut that was completely brown all through, overcooked for even well done.
I did not ask for the cook and I was content enough to just eat my meal and go about my business. But the server insisted that she get him for me. But when he came out he seemed incredulous that someone would call into question the quality, and at that point I was resigned to the fact that my burnt piece of beef was punishment for questioning the first one. I’m content to just not ever return. I do wish them the best and I hope that other customers have had better experiences.

I live nearby and go here a few times a month. The service is good the place is clean. My fav is the steak salad or the shrimp dinner. I give three stars because the steaks are nothing to rave about. If that is what they want to be known for, they are not doing a good job!

First visit and we were suprisingly pleased! Our server could not have been more attentive in any way even with two large parties! The Primerib was very well prepared the side dishes so-​so. Very pleasant overall!

Great service. But sub par steak. Not the highest quality of beef. Steak also had a cut in it to check doneness. Which is unacceptable.

Just had the filet pepper jack special. Awful. Filet wasn’t a filet. Whole dish was awash in pepperjackish soup. I was offered another filet. Fine. They took mine away, washed it off and brought it back to me. Less than fine.
Almost no bourbon in the bar. Waitress snatched the menu away like she was trying to start a lawn mower.
I have now been to Carolina Prime. Can’t say I’ll be coming back.

Mal wieder ein schönes Steak gegessen und es genossen. Der Laden ist familiär und nicht wirklich mit den großen Ketten vergleichbar. Die Qualität des Essens ist sehr gut, die Bedienungen sehr umsichtig und freundlich und die Preise sind sehr human.
Ein Besuch ist wirklich zu empfehlen.

Carolina Prime is good for a lunch-​hour meal and is relatively consistent. While the food is a solid 3.5. The friendly wait staff, who are mindful of potential time constraints during the lunch rush, push it to a 4 in my book for the type of establishment that it is.
Located on Woodlawn near the Old Pineville intersection, Prime has been here for many years serving breakfast (which I have never had here), lunch (which I have had every couple of months for years) and dinner (which I have never had here). I typically have the chopped sirloin special with onions and gravy (hold the mushrooms) along with a salad and another side (mac and cheese special, fried squash, potatoes, rice, etc.) for $ 9 + drink. The london broil special, served over rice with 2 sides for $ 12, is also quite good. I love that they put their salads in chilled bowls, which keeps them cold and crunchy. The sides always taste homemade and fresh. While you are waiting for your meal, a sliced loaf of warm bread is a nice treat. The tea is southern sweet. If you still have room for dessert without taking off your pants, their sweet treats are also quite good. (Pepsi products are served — bleh).

I am not sure why the reviews are so bad for this restaurant! We absolutely love coming here. The prices are really comparable, and the food is wonderful! My boyfriend and I enjoy coming here for our date nights. It has nice ambiance, good service and food. Comparing this to Texas Road House, I would always choose Carolina Prime. It’s not too loud, when I ask for a medium rare steak, that is exactly what I get… never have had to send it back. My boyfriend likes RARE steaks, and that is exactly what he gets. The appetizers are wonderful… the desserts are good too. This is one of the most inexpensive steakhouses I have seen, and the value is way past what you pay!
OH…and last time we went, we both had burgers. Their burgers were hot and juicy… definitely a must try!

Had dinner here while in town for a Panthers game and was not disappointed. Friendly and attentive staff and the food was quite good.
I had the ribeye which was topped with shrimp stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon. The shrimp was great and my steak was cooked just as I had ordered.
Great dinner at the expected prices for a steakhouse.

I had to drop BillyB. off at the airport 630a Tuesday, (gads) so I decided to try Carolina Prime, never have I eaten there, just curious of the large sign that reads: «breakfast, lunch & dinner! hmmmm, really nothing to lose, I often wonder why we take food so seriously.
I walk in and it’s dark, with booths of red vinyl. Seems like the kind of restaurant that would have a buffet. It was cozy and quiet upon entering, but then the organ music kicked in, it would have been very pleasant if they weren’t rockin’ the house with freakin’ organ music Jingle Bells, I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus, there should be rules about holiday music and stricter rules if the sun isn’t up.
I ordered breakfast and coffee, very reasonably priced. Typical fare of waffles, pancakes, french toast, eggs, bacon, steaks and hashbrowns. I will go back, maybe I will wait till January, when this madness is over. Suck it, Jingle Bells.