CF Prime

Took six people here for dinner last night. Best restaurant experience of 2016 so far! Great staff, great service, phenomenal food! Wine selection was very large, and had two amazing bottles of cab.

I can not understand how anyone could this place less than 5 stars. I have been to steakhouses all over the country and CF is one of the best. You must try the tuna two ways appetizer; it is a great way to open up your palette and just a bit of a fun take on tuna. Another must is the warm kale salad, what a treat, so fresh and bold. Skip the salad that comes with entrée and rather opt for the soups, the French onion is how it should be and that’s all you need to know if you truly French onion soup. The stout beef stew was a special, if they have it, grab it. Just eat the meat and taters and leave the stew, you will need the room for what comes next…
…let’s talk main courses; there are many wonderful options from whitefish, to halibut, duck breast, scallops and of course steak…
What to choose? I love non steak options at the old steakhouse. But, first time here, I had to choose steak. My lovely bride to be had the hangar steak. Wow, it was cooked to perfection. It’s chewy but delicious; chewilicious. I had the prime ribeye; wow. The meat was perfectly rare yet the fat was carmelized perfectly. I felt as if I were a hunter gatherer enjoying a well cooked chunk of mastodon. The show stopper was the Cabernet Demi glacé. Let’s go ahead and not substitute your judgment for my manifestly superior sense of taste and style and get the damned demi-​glacé. This was the first time I’ve seen demi-​glacé as an option… you should take option… seriously…I’m not kidding… I’d get it with the halibut.
Our server was perfectly professional yet not overwhelming.
Did I mention the wine list?
As I gaze now on my late night snack I leave you this? If you give this less than 4 stars you are either: (1) Donald Trump; or (2) in serious need of expectation modulation.
Well done CF!

I would give this place a 3.5.
Went for a large party and the backro on accommodated perfectly. Nice fireplace and privacy really made the night feel special. Our waiter was so attentive and handled the large group like a pro.
The food itself was pretty good. We started with the mushroom dip, the calamari, the fried lobster things and the duck. The calamari was my favorite of them all. It was in a balsamic and offered a really interesting twist on a typical calamari. The rest were ok to me but others seemed to really like it.
For dinner, I got the 6 is filet mignon and a side of the onion haystack. The filet itself was yummy and the haystack wasn’t bad either! The filet was rather small (typical 6oz portion) so I was glad you got a side and salad with it.
Overall it was a pretty good meal with great service!

I ate here several times last year. The filet was the best I’d had and the service was impeccable.
I’m going back tonight very hungry.

We went here for dinner expecting great things. There were 5 of us in our group. The waitress was not very personable and the food wasn’t any better. The first thing we were told was there was no Prime Rib. I ordered the rib-​eye medium with Gorgonzola fondue sauce and Gorgonzola mashed potatoes. The steak I received was dark red and barely edible. My friend ordered his steak well done, had to be sent back because it was barely medium. The group as a whole were very disappointed with the steaks. We will definitely not be eating here again.

Wow all i can say, one of the best places in this area ive eaten at, service was great, Brad is the man. We made reservations beforehand, when my wife and i arrived they had everything all set up. We ordered the lobster fritters as an appetizer. Creamy and crispy at the same time, warm and delicious. From there we moved on to soup and salad. My wife had the standard garden salad, which was very fresh and tasty. I had the french onion, so fresh tasting and just better then anywhere else locally ive tried. For dinner we both had the 4oz filet, hers with the gorgonzola and mine with bearnaise sauce. Both wonderful with the steak. The steak was tender, it was filet of course, not really different from other steak houses locally. We had the gorgonzola mashed potatoes and the Brussel sprouts, both fresh and filling. Overall im very happy with this location and wished id been here before, and im sure we will return.

Excellent service and delicious food! Roman was our waiter, was very attentive, helpful, offered great suggestions and timed everything perfectly. Wonderful time.

Date night! Get the warm spinach salad, prime rib, and Gorgonzola mashed potatoes or sweet potato mashed. Also, my wife always gets their loaded Bloody Mary which she says is the best thing ever.

Great wine list. Awful steaks. Great mushroom pot. Ordered porterhouse for two (one of their specials that night). Was not told that it came smothered with some sort of sweet mushroom sauce and piled high with crispy onion strings. Yuk. I enjoy a nice steak with some simple seasoning or just salt and pepper. I could not taste the beef through all of the toppings/​sauces heaped on. Staff was friendly but waiter oversold the steak. Failed to mention 800 lbs of horrible toppings. I think I’ll dine elsewhere next time in the area.

This restaurant is very warm and friendly. It is clean, well organized, and the lighting fits the mood and the décor for the most part but the area we were in was a bit dim to read the menu well.
The server was a little slow to get to the table and beverage refills were not as prompt as we like. Otherwise, the waitress used the serving etiquette you would experience at very high end restaurants. Her knowledge of the menu was excellent and she was able to answer any menu question asked. She was polite and friendly the entire time. The timing coordination of the appetizer, soup/​salad, and the entrée were perfect. We did not have desert, but it was offered and the options explained.
The menu had selections for most any appetite. The three of us having dinner had the prime rib, pork, and a filet. The food was hot and fresh and delicious. The pork was charbroiled and my wife does not care for that type of taste and that was the only complaint. The overall quality of the food and its preparation was excellent.
It is a bit pricy but if you are in the mood for a great dining experience, check it out!

Finally, Muskegon has a great upscale restaurant they can be proud of. Their food is classic, consistent steaks and seafood that is served with the chef’s twist of amazing. The wait staff are all very nice and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. With the high quality food and service, the quaintness of the seating area and the chef’s creativity, certainly make CF Prime a place to not miss.

This is my favorite Muskegon restaurant!
Start with the cheese platter — so amazing and unique! Make sure you have the wedge salad. All the entrees and sides I’ve had are amazing.
They also have a two-​fer deal on Friday, making their prices very reasonable.
I’ve paid much more for so much less! Eat here!

Our favorite dining experience in the entire country. My wife and I travel 50 weeks a year and always look forward to passing thru Muskegon for a meal at CF Prime. The Ahi Tuna Thai Lettuce Wrap appetizer was exquisite. Had the Fried Asparagus as an «accessory». The prime rib is outstanding. The Horseradish sauce was just right. Our server, Ted, was both knowledgeable, friendly and attentive to our every need! A truly delightful and memorable chophouse!

Went on the Unilocal reviews and tried it with my wife on her birthday. The entrance is in the back of the building were we pass the kitchen door with smoking kitchen help and a grease slick on the pavement. Entered a dark hallway without a greeter. Now we begin to worry but make a sigh of relief as we pass a wine rack and enter a nicely decorated bar and dining room. A very good mushroom pot as an appetizer. Yum.

Amazing to find a place like this in this town, highly recommend

Best Michigan meal I have ever had by far, the area is a little lacking in terms of fine dining. Both food & service was excellent.
My only nitpick is the entrance, it’s right next to the garbage dumpster (must smell good during the hot weather). They also need a bigger /​better sign where to park & enter. (OK 2 nitpicks but I’m done).
Once inside things are very nice, comfy & cozy comes to mind, looking forward to a return visit.

There is nothing to improve in this restaurant! It brings to Muskegon the best of a big city steak house w/​o all the phony pretensions of NYC. Try to be there Tues. to get the 2 for 1 petit filet. The salad and sides are well prepared using top ingredient .
The service is outstanding and the cozy interior adds to the whole experience.
Excellent mixed drinks and a wine list that features affordable excellent wine. This place is simply not to be missed!

A top-​notch classic steakhouse. This is the kind of elegant chophouse that you’d expect to find in Chicago, DC, or NY. It’s small, dark, and elegantly appointed in dark wood and leather. It reminded me of steakhouses I’ve visited in Chicago and DC. It’s a pretty small space with several tables and some high-​backed banquettes. They also have a separate room for parties and a small really nice looking bar.
The steaks were terrific with portions ranging from a 4.5 oz filet to the porterhouse for two. Our party of six ordered their steaks a variety of ways and they were all well-​prepared. Each steak is served with a sauce — things like, classic horseradish cream, gorgonzola fondue, cognac and wild mushroom cream. Of course, you can get your steak in some other classic styles as well (Oscar, peppercorn crusted, etc.) The side dishes here are traditional steakhouse fare as well: roasted mushrooms, sweet potato mash, baked potato and the like. No creamed spinach though. They had a very lengthy and good wine, beer, and bar list. The beers, in particular, were well-​described by characteristics, alcohol content, and even a rating, which was helpful.
My meal here was great and everyone else at the table seemed to enjoy theirs, too. We started with two appetizers, the mushroom pot and the cheese board. The mushroom pot is just that, a small pot of wild mushrooms cooked down into a delicious stew served with sliced of french bread. It was so simple and so delicious. The cheese board offered three types of cheese, apple slices, crackers, and a homemade strawberry jam. The cheese was excellent — smallish portions but very fine quality. The jam had a bright, fresh flavor. I had the house salad with a balsamic vinaigrette, the dressing was creamy and well-​balanced and the salad, well, let’s just say that I literally thought, «this romaine is really good.» How many times do you rave over the quality of salad greens? Everything here was exceptional quality. My wife had the Michigan salad, which was a crowd favorite as well, and she really enjoyed it (so much so that I didn’t even get to try a bite).
I had the filet with wild mushroom sauce and a side of mashed sweet potato. The steak was perfectly done and the sauce was delicious. The portion of sweet potatoes was very generous and the maple butter was a perfect complement.
I had a Strongbow cider with the early courses and a Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold with the entrée. I really appreciated that they had a hard cider on the menu and that their beer offerings were both diverse and well-​described.
The service was outstanding. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. In addition to knowing the specials, standard menu offerings, and desserts by heart, our server handled special requests very graciously and quickly. For example, I asked to see the drink list again mid-​salad course and it was in my hand almost immediately. Likewise, my wife was at one point without a fork (I think she had used it to share some of the mushroom pot and had it taken away with the appetizer plates), and the served noticed and brought a new one discreetly and promptly without any request from us. Courses were brought all together and in a reasonable time. Plates were cleared efficiently with a proper «may I take that, sir?» not the usual «are you done/​finished/​all set?» that you often hear.
Calling the appetizers «Foreplay» is a little cutesy, but the menu was classic without being stodgy. Bottom line: this place was classy as hell and the food was terrific.
My one recommendation to improve this place would be to improve the entrance. Either make the entrance on the Henry Street side of the building (where I hear that it used to be and which is shown in the photo here on Unilocal) or extend the side walk around the building and beautify the rear entrance. As it is now, you approach what looks like the entrance and find yourself in the Pints & Quarts bar, and then have to walk around the outside of the building and into a really bare parking lot that is frankly rather sketchy. Less than a prime first impression.

The best fine dining in Muskegon. Great food, wine, and service. I love the fact that the steakhouse is quite small and quaint. Don’t miss this little gem.

If you are yearning for a great steak, this is the place. This upscale restaurant offers delicious appetizers and salads and a wide variety of seafood and meats choices. The sauces and sides are really yummy, Creamy Gorgonzola Fondue, Cognac Infused Wild Mushroom Cream, Creamy Gorgonzola Mashed, Sweet Potato Mashed with Maple-​Pecan Butter, and Roasted Crimini Mushrooms to mention a few.