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PRIME 159: Restaurant Reviews

Centro Commercial Local 13 | Nuevo Vallarta Plaza Business Center, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
322 2976442
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Cuisines: Steakhouse
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Scenic view, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Scenic view, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Eastern Ontario
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“lunch with the dolphins”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

We just enjoyed a relaxing lunch at Prime where the food is tasty, the service is excellent, and the "show" is unique, The view over the marina is always great but in the afternoon, you can enjoy a show of marine creatures - - dolphins in training just a bit along the waterway, iguanas munching on plants on the rocks below the deck of the restaurant, and pelicans sunning themselves in the trees across the water.

But -- we went there to eat. Drinks -- and they have a different special each day-- followed by tender warm rolls with herbed butter. I am not a big meat eater, but the steak salad here is a favorite of mine -- tender strips of high grade beef on a bed of lettuce, tiny strips of carrot and red onion. My husband's favorite is the burger of Kobe beef served with lightly spiced fries.

So if you haven't eaten at Prime at lunch time, give it a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Anacortes, Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“YUM...Filet Mignon at it's BEST!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

A birthday dinner at Prime 159 yielded not only EXCELLENT Filet Mignon cooked to perfection (Med/Rare = pink all the way through), but also a complimentary oooey-gooey, oh so tasty slice of fudge torte for the birthday girl. The three of us ladies took a short cab ride from the Grand Mayan to Prime 159 and were NOT DISAPPOINTED. Great seating inside and out, but we opted for the atmosphere of outside dining. Our waiter was alert and attentive, and made a super red wine recommendation for us...best to just purchase and split a bottle. We started off with Caesar Salad and were REALLY GLAD that we decided to split two, and we could have just ordered one! The chef split our two into three serving dishes with two slices of bagette for each of us.
Next, we ordered three sides, sauteed mushrooms, asparagus, and a potato dish. Again we shared these sides. All in all we ended up STUFFED beyond belief...WHAT A WONDERFUL EVENING...THANK YOU PRIME 159!!!

  • Visited November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Palm Harbor, Florida
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36 reviews 36 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Too pricey for the quality”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

This place was supposed to be the best steakhouse around so we had high expectations. Of the 6 dinners, only 2 met our expectations. the flank staek and prime rib were the highlights. We sent the New York steak back, the mussels had sand inthem and the sauces were bland. even the dips were disappointing. The bread was musty and the "butter" smelly. Do not order the calamari, unless you like hard, tasteless, breaded chunks of something. A good wine list. Definitely not worth the money.

Visited October 2012
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East Moline, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Excellente!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

This was our first visit this year to this restaurant. The outdoor patio overlooking the marina in Nuevo Vallarta was beautiful with a nice breeze blowing the entire time. The food, especially the tuna and bone-in-ribeye were out of this world! If you get a chance to stop in here the trip is worth the time from PV.

Visited October 2012
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Unexpected great steakhouse.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012 via mobile

So being a self proclaimed foodie needed to find a great place and was willing to spend a little more for it. We ordered filet and it was done to perfection. This had to be the best we have had here in Mexico. Everything we ordered was tasty and well prepared. Service was top notch. Highly recommend this place!

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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