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Prime Bistro & Wine Bar, Morehead City, NC

Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
76 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
An elevated dining experience with wood-fired steaks, seafood, housemade pasta and world-class wines.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

4999120

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    4999120

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining room available for groups of 18 or less. Advanced reservation required.

  • Neighborhood

    Beaufort / Morehead City

  • Cross street

    Located directly in front of the Hampton Inn in Morehead City

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had in this area. Prime is outstanding. The service was excellent from the moment we walked into the door. Food, drinks, and service exceeded all expectations. We will be back for special occasions.
  2. David

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For a starter, We had the bacon wrapped scallops. They are the best in the area. The split wedge salad was more than enough for two. We had the fillet flight, which was cooked to perfection. It come with your choice of 3 dipping sauces from 10 different to choose from. This really added to the experience. For a side we shared a Mac & Cheese, which was a very large portion. There’s a nice wine list to select from along with specialty cocktails. It may seem a little pricey to begin with, but the great food and service makes dining an exceptional experience.
  3. Christy

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent (lobster bisque, crab cakes, pasta special) and good wine selection. A bit pricey though.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is an amazing restaurant. With an amazing staff. The wine list is excellent and the quality of the food off the charts. It’s pricey but worth the experience.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded 6 days agoThank you for sharing! We hope to be able to serve you again soon.

  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We asked roasted bone marrow it come warm and plentiful. This was an appetizer to share and it was plentiful for 2 people. I asked for a pomegranate hibiscus drink that was sweet but not overpowering. My entree was mahi mahi with a bed of risotto and crab on top of the fish. The fish was surprisingly warm. My husband had a 16 oz Prime Ribeye which was cooked to perfection. We asked for mushrooms to share as a side dish, that were seasoned as we eat it in Italy. We had to ask two boxes to take the leftovers. The server brought us warm towels at the end of our meal. The ambience is refined the lighting is nice and the music level is low enough to allow talking without screaming. A nice surprise was the tablecloth which isn’t in all the restaurants in the area. The waitress were very attentive at our needs and getting to explain not only the food but the wines was a plus. The place is pricey but it’s worth it. We’ll definitely will be back.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded 7 days agoThanks so much for sharing, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your dining experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

  6. DotP

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. Wonderful food. Excellent service.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded 6 days agoThank you so much, we hope to be able to serve you again soon!

  7. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely amazing! The service was incredible too. It was raining and they met my wife at the car with an umbrella and did the same when we left. I love the extra service touches like hot hand towels between courses and crumb catchers between courses. We can’t wait to come back.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 27, 2023Thanks so much for sharing, we look forward to having you back again soon.

  8. SloaneP

    Barcelona

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was a truly exceptional experience for Morehead City. As soon as we arrived we felt very well attended to and our waitress and wait assistant were very knowledgeable and prompt. Our cocktails were delicious and the appetizers (bread service, oysters Rockefeller, and sturgeon dip) were so delicious! Entrees (filet, scallop gnocchetti, and grouper) were fire and honestly worth the price, especially the scallops which was my fav. Between courses we each received warm towels to clean our hands - a very special touch and never before seen in Morehead City. We also split several a la carte side dishes and a bottle of wine which was reasonably priced. Overall, the ambience/vibe was really elevated and enjoyable. We will go back next time we’re in town. For reference, we grew up here but have since moved away - very excited to see a restaurant like this open in Morehead.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 26, 2023Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your kind feedback. We look forward to your return!

  9. ArthurS

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I made reservations for our 50th wedding anniversary dinner. From entry to exit everything was perfect. On the reservation site it asked if this was a special occasion and by responding, Prime Bistro made it extra special. I think every employee acknowledged our anniversary and we were presented with a card and gift. We shared a cream brûlée but still had room to eat one of the warm chocolate chip cookies we were given at the end of the evening. The steak was cooked perfectly. The value for the cost was extremely reasonable.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 26, 2023Wow! We love to hear this, thank you so much for sharing such a special celebration with us. We can't wait to see you again soon.

  10. TomJ

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food and service. One of the best restaurants we have visited.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 26, 2023Thank you so much, we look forward to serving you again soon.

  11. nypete

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing culinary experience. Incredible menu. Enjoyed everything.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 25, 2023Thank you so much for sharing, we look forward to serving you again soon.

  12. Eric

    Raleigh

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience at Prime is one not to be missed! The restaurant has everything needed for a high-class night out. The menu revolves around aged beef but has an outstanding mix of high and low, from filet flights to bloomin' onions and everything in between. They have some of the best rolls in North Carolina and the burger is perfectly cooked and topped. Prime has it all!

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 25, 2023We sincerely appreciate the kind feedback, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

  13. AdamH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice interior. Food was delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Service was very good. The only con is a very pricey menu. Granted some ingredients are expensive, however a little pricey in my opinion. Overall though, it’s a very nice place to dine. Just be prepared to take a hit to your wallet.
  14. Harvey

    Greensboro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the time we walked I til the time we left , we were treated with first class style . Waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and gave us her suggestions and did not disappoint. The food was fabulous and will definitely be back again . Highly recommended! Dr Harvey Ham

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 25, 2023Thank you so much!

  15. TaniaPaz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly staff. Accommodated my two daughters, host brought us wraps bc it was so cold inside. The kids loved that. We loved our host.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you for sharing!

  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We enjoyed ourselves and the server and water person were very kind. Not a big fan of an alacarte menu, but that’s just me. We will be back again to try different things. The bathrooms by the way killed the vibe you were going for. You can’t have old school steak house style with vests, high cushion backs and big band playing in the back ground and then use the bathroom and your now in Dank Burrito. Not a good mix. Overall a 7.8 out of ten due to bathrooms and servers had too many tables to work. The bread by the way was spectacular- highly recommend.
  17. Steve

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. Very creative. Great melding of flavors in the crab cocktail and other dishes. Nice size oysters. Great service and ambiance. We will be back. Well done.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 17, 2023Thanks so much, we look forward to serving you again soon!

  18. lacyM

    Wilmington

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful fine dining experience. It’s exciting to have such an exquisite dining restaurant locally. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and accommodating. The cocktails were very well balanced and the wine list is something to be rivaled with NYC or Charleston restaurants. The crab cakes and lobster bisque were wonderful. Cannot wait to go back.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on May 17, 2023Thanks so much! We look forward to having you back!

  19. bfry

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service. Dry aged prime ribeye steak was the best
  20. JohnJ

    Wilmington

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for an early Mothers Day meal. This is the second time we've visited Prime and were as equally impressed as we were the first time. Food is excellent and service is top notch. Highly recommended for any special occastion.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great people, food fantastic, kind of pricey but you get what you pay for…. I will go back!
  22. Bear

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prime is incredible. This is a very special place. Very classy!! The service was excellent from the time we walked in until we left! The food not only tasted wonderful, the presentation was amazing!! The prices are on the high side, but the quality of the entire experience was well worth it!!
  23. Blake

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Great food, great service. The only thing I was not crazy about was the mixed drinks, but all of the food was outstanding!
  24. JoyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful evening. The staff food and atmosphere were outstanding. We will be returning. Our appreciation to the entire staff.
  25. DouglasJ

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience! Delicious food, great service.
  26. ArianA

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely 2nd visit. Freddy greeted us the first time and waiting on us during our second visit. He and the rest of the staff have an extremely warm presence. The food is fantastic, can’t wait to visit again when we return to the area!
  27. LuisR

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and presentation were wonderful, and the staff really helped to make it an experience! Second time and won't be my last!

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you so much!

  28. Jeninlv

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Well they tried. Service was great and restaurant upon entering did give the vibe of fine steak house dining but the food was just ok. Cheese soufflé was a little strange on the onion soup as it threw the texture off although soup itself was tasty. Blooming onion was also very good- probably the star of the meal. My mother had the beet salad and enjoyed it. My daughter’s flat iron steak, however, was dreadful. Came out completely rare and smelling strange. She wouldn’t let me send it back and powered through a bit and took the rest home. The next day when reheated, it smelled up the whole condo and she couldn’t even eat it. And this girl eats lots of steaks! Just strange. Crab cakes were pretty good but far from “colossal”. Yes, they were mostly all lump meat but lacked some flavor. For what the dish was, way over priced@ $55. We ordered the “old fashioned” cheese cake which was supposed to be a play off the whiskey drink. Oddly, we were served blueberry cheese cake with cherry orange mixture thrown on top and charged $14! What? It was like the B team was in the kitchen that night. The bottom line- way over priced for mediocre food. You are paying for the ambience I suppose.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on April 13, 2023We are so sorry to hear you were unhappy with your food. We are always happy to refund or replace any items you do not enjoy. We would be more than happy to process a refund and discuss your concerns directly. We take great pride in offering excellent food quality and service and hate to hear we missed the mark for your visit. We would be honored to earn you back as a valued patron. Thank you

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Seafood tower was great, service was great steaks and pasta lacked flavor. Just some salt and pepper wound have gone a long way. Ordered mid rare minus and received medium. Not sure I’ll go back for another $500 two person dinner.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on April 13, 2023Thank you for sharing your concerns. I am so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy all of your food. I spoke to our team and they had no idea you were unhappy and are so disappointed to hear we missed the mark. We are always happy to refund or replace anything. We would be happy to discuss and earn you back as a valued patron. Thank you for sharing your concerns!

  30. Chris

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Amazing service and staff! Food great and as expected for a high-end steakhouse. Hoping for more steak options soon. Wonderful experience, job well done!
  31. Johnny

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was embarrassing to see the other server and assistants deliver the wrong food and drink to 3 other tables across from us multiple times. Our server Summer was simply outstanding. You need more like her or have her train others longer.
  32. Jpayne

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit and our dining experience was wonderful and delicious!! Look forward to our next time!!
  33. AbbyM

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an absolutely amazing evening. Andy our server was superb he was exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu and preparation of items. The pace of courses was just right not too close together and right on time. Everything was flavorful and fragrant. Our cocktails were thoughtfully crafted and well balanced. We will definitely be returning. Thanks again for an awesome dining experience.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on April 13, 2023Thank you so much!

  34. LeilaG

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service - a great new special occasion restaurant in Carteret County!

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on April 2, 2023Thank you so much!

  35. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, the quality of the top restaurants in the Triangle. Appetizers were great, lobster bisque is to die for and the steaks - simply the best.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 27, 2023Thanks so much!

  36. karena

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful first meal. Won’t be out last. Rob was an awesome server.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 24, 2023Thank you! Look forward to having you back again soon!

  37. SpencerR

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food and service were great! The only drawback was the price of the entrees. I thought the price was somewhat expensive - $70.00 for a steak and a'la carte for the sides. $83.00 meal. Was great but not worth that.
  38. DavidW

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food Great experience. Everything was excellent.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 24, 2023Thank you so much!

  39. TracyF

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The food is out of this world. The service was phenomenal. The presentation was right on spot. This is definitely a class a restaurant.

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 20, 2023Thank you so much, we look forward to serving you again!

  40. RonC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I must say, it was a pleasant surprise. I wouldn’t have thought Morehead City could have such an impressive dining experience. I felt like I was back in NYC. You should indulge yourself and enjoy everything Prime has to offer. It’s by far the place to be!!!

    Prime Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 19, 2023Thank you! We look forward to having you dine with us again!

FAQs

Prime Bistro & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 4999120.

Prime Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

4999120
Google Map for Prime Bistro & Wine Bar

4031 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557-2926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Located directly in front of the Hampton Inn in Morehead City

  • Neighborhood

    Beaufort / Morehead City

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Seafood, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    4999120

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining room available for groups of 18 or less. Advanced reservation required.

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