Prime Rib Inc

 

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Neal M.

Pittsburgh, PA

Excellent restaurant and totally old school.  I was here last night with a group of 8 and was really pleased we chose a local institution instead of Mortons or one of the other KFC's of steakhouses.  Got there around 7 PM and was greated by an older gentleman in a tuxedo and escorted to the bar.  This place is very traditional in a good sense and they are very strict about there jackets required for the men.  A few guys with me had to borrow one of there many jackets for dinner.  The bar was pretty good and the bartender was nice enough.  He poured me a nice enough tasting sauvignon and made a pretty stiff and mean dirty martini.  I didn't notice any women servers it looked mostly like old guys who've probably all worked there for 30 years.  In fact, our server Aaron who was a pretty cool character  (He looked like he should be playing bass in New Orleans club) had been there for 35 years ever since he was 15.  The lounge area is pretty small, but the piano takes up a  lot of room.  We sat in the back of the restaurant and the service was awesome from start to finish.  We started with a good lobster bisque.  It was a little above average, but quite frankly I was hoping to be blown away.  It was rich enough, but lacked much lobster.  The bread selection was varied and served nice and warm with room temperature butter.  The salad was a nice twist composed entirely just of huge juicy perfectly ripe tomatoes and big slices of sweet onions and a little balsamic dressing.  This is good for me because I tend not to like the leafy lettuce.  I ordered the Prime Rib and a friend ordered the crabcakes which we shared.  The prime rib was huge (probably 24 oz.) and I couldn't come close to finishing it (which was good for the homeless guy I gave the leftovers too) and it was marbled really well and cooked perfectly.  This is their signature dish and is amazing (definitely one of the best I've had).  The crabcakes were very good, but again in the crab capital of the world I would have expected a little more.  I like crab cakes that taste lighter, this was very heavy and creamy almost.  I didn't try the creamed spinach or mashed potatoes but was told they were delicious.  I skipped  dessert, but their chocolate mousse seemed good and I think I heard the server say it was made in house.  I didn't pay for dinner, but I'm guessing this place is definitely on the pricey side.  This is worth a visit for anyone looking for truly old school service and dining in a dark restaurant with old school charm.  Don't forget your  jacket.

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Natasha R.

Baltimore, MD

The ultimate fine dining experience.  The moment you walk in, you are in a different era.  The service is gracious and the atmosphere old school elegance.  Dimly lit with black leather booths.   Steak is superb!  Expensive, but sooooooo worth it!

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Donna H.

Baltimore, MD

I've been told it's a sin, but I order seafood from their menu most of the time. The meat is never less than perfect, but I've yet to find Crab Imperial that comes even close to the rich, perfectly seasoned version that the Prime Rib serves anywhere else in Baltimore. Seafood lovers might be disappointed when their partners pick most steakhouses, but the freshness and expertise in preparation of the food here rivals the city's best seafood restaurants. It's not great for children or huge groups, but who cares...you wouldn't want either to interfere with the perfect dining experience you'll have at the Prime Rib.

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