This was my second time to dine at Cowboy Prime and the entire experience was over the top on quality. The tables are set with nice tablecloths nestled under some pretty cool artwork. They also have a big bar area so there is an ample dining area. Our server Sam was quick to make suggestions based on what we wanted for a light, casual lunch. We decided to do fresh oysters and sushi. The oysters were very nice, from Prince Edward Island so they were small and perfectly packed with a briny punch. The sushi roll we ordered had the freshest tuna wrapped around a tempura shrimp. It was delicious. The service really was as good as the food, and Sam recommended a perfect wine pairing for the seafood. Voila! Magnificent! Did I mention the butter cake dessert? If you're lucky enough to go when they have this in the offerings, get it! It was so good. I can't wait to go again and hopefully try one of their steaks. Or, anything else on the menu. Did I say fresh? So, so good! read more

Took our son here while he was in town from Fort Worth because he didn't believe it could be this bad & they are thinking of putting one in Fort Worth. It was worse than we described to him. What a joke. Just because you look fancy doesn't mean your food is going to be well-prepared. Be forewarned. People go here to be seen. read more

I visited here one night since it was relatively close to my hotel. I didn't initially realize it was a restaurant owned by Graham Ellliot, who is coincidentally 1 day younger than me. The menu consists of raw plates, apps, salads, sandwiches, land and sea plates, and steaks. Half of the front of their menu is devoted to sushi rolls, containing elevated items like lobster and waygu steak. On the rear of the menu, their side dishes didn't really impress me as there are many starches and only 2 green veggies. This restaurant is still very classy in several ways, or at least they make a valiant attempt. One example, when ordering sushi rolls, they bring out a nice metal chopstick holder. However, the chopsticks themselves are just the cheap wooden ones in a paper packaging. I decided to sit at the bar since the dining area looked busy; however, the bar area was also just as busy. On the bar side of the restaurant, there are actually many more tables toward the back which were mostly vacant during the majority of my visit. I decided to order the steak frites which they say is a Denver cut. Denver steaks are from the well-used shoulder area and typically have great marbling and a deep beef flavor. The dish comes with their truffle fries and bearnaise sauce. It's a simple dish and not their priciest cut, but it's the most affordable way to get one of their steaks without being presented on a sandwich or priced in the 68-275 range as their other steaks. Steak frites - the steak was tender and very tasty. It actually was much better without the room temp bearnaise sauce. Not sure why they have that on the plate since it ruins a steak imo. The steak itself was also luke warm and not hot from the broiler. The fresh cut shoestring fries were warm but not quite as hot as I was expecting. Luckily, the garlic aioli helped. This restaurant is a great place for many occasions but can also be a good place for someone dining solo looking for upscale food. read more

Cowboy Prime - Steak frites - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

Celebrated Valentine's Day here. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. The staff was courteous and professional & the atmosphere was intimate. The food was impeccable. The flavors were perfectly balanced, everything was so fresh, and the sea bass was cooked to absolute perfection. Melt-in-your-mouth good. Highly recommend! read more

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Bugs!!! Eaten here a couple times, but the last time there were tiny black bugs flying all around. I did let the manager know. He saw them and even squished one on the white cloth tablecloth to kill it and then wandered off...never to be seen again. We ordered an appetizer, 2 entree, and dessert. Service was just so/so. Nothing on our ticket was comped for bugs nor were we offered to move tables. They were not overly busy. We use to go here to celebrate but that experience that day kind of ruined ever wanting to go back. read more

Cowboy Prime - Butter cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

Awesome !!! Cowboy Prime / Highly Recommended!! Eddie Ray Barela Tejano & Country Artist 432-889-8101

This is a very nice place, the atmosphere was quiet and comfortable. The customer service is exceptional the waitress was constantly checking in on us. Food is prepared to perfection and served in a timely manner. We ordered the rock shrimp and meatball for appetizers 10/10. For the entree we had the peppercorn crusted filet and a Jalapeño Sushi Roll both 10/10. Met the manager Audi who treated us exceptionally well and recommended the butter cake for dessert! 10/10 read more

This place is a must visit if you are ever in Midland. An Upscale vibe with a live piano player. Started this experience with an Old Fashioned, which was the best one that I've ever tasted. It was served over a single large spherical block of ice rather than small, melting pieces that would have diluted the drink. It had prominent whiskey notes mixed with aromatic bitters, balanced with a strong, robust liquor character and distinct warmth/heat rather than a syrupy profile, garnished with an orange zest. I wish I got the bartender's name but I was unable to because it was quite busy. We started with the Crispy Rock Shrimp and Crab cakes. The Crispy Rock Shrimps had a light, airy crunch from the tempura, while the meat remained tender, and firm served over fluffy sushi rich topped with spicy Mayo and green onion. The Crab cakes were packed full of tender lumps of crab meat with very little binder or filler. The crab meat had a sweet, oceanic flavor profile with a well-balanced, savory kick of seasoning that did not overpower the natural taste of the crab. For the entree, I ordered the 14oz Spice Dusted Ribeye with Sautéed Broccolini. The spices formed a dark savory char that had a fragrant peppercorn and garlic smell that paired well with the natural fat marbling of the ribeye. The sautéed broccolini had tender stems with a pleasant snap and delicate, slightly crispy florets. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of the food so you'll just have to go there and experience this yourself read more

This is my favorite restaurant in this part of Tx. Mai sure to make a reservation if you show up with more than two people. The crispy rock shrimp should be illegal. Way too addictive. This part of Texas has no business having sushi that good either. Used to always get the wagyu ribeye, then th Akaushi, then I tried the lamb chops and got stuck on those. They've got a desert that I can never remember the name of that looks kind of like a cheesecake. It's phenomenal. Wait staff is always terrific. Easy to spend over $1,000 here, but also not hard to leave for less than $100/person and have everyone waddling out with a loose button. Fantastic restaurant. read more

We went to celebrate a birthday. We were seated promptly at a nice table in the new section. It was a Friday night so things were a little loud, but not excessive. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. She kept us in drinks and served us promptly. Our appetizers were tasty. I had a special salmon sushi and my wife had a potato soup. I also tried a special lobster pasta for my entree, while my wife had a sliced dish. The only complaint was my wife's dessert, a molten lava cake that was tasty but didn't live up to the name. When cut, no lava. It's steep, but when we can we enjoy the experience. read more

Cowboy Prime - Butter cake, decorated for a birthday. - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

The food was delicious! The octopus was my favorite. Great parking, excellent service. Our waitress Caydence was very attentive and thoughtful, which added to a positive experience for us. The manager was also friendly. The place was clean and the bathrooms were impressive. I honestly considered taking a picture of the ladies room because it looked so nice, beautiful peacock wallpaper, but ended up not doing it. If ever in the area I would go again and I do recommend you try this place. They also have a good selection of menu items with different price points. I look forward to trying out the other restaurant establishments for this company in the DFW area. This particular restaurant was in Midland Texas. read more

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Visiting Midland and so happy we made this place happen. Had tried to make a reservation and couldnt get one, but Brian on the phone encouraged us to walk in, and when we got there, he was able to seat up immediately! Our waitress was Kassandra, she was truly excellent. Personable, charming, and funny, but most importantly made great recommendations and was super attentive. The food was delicious across the board, and we all enjoyed our cocktails as well. Definitely the place to go in Midland. read more

For a place that touts being "premium", this is not... Took a group to dinner, not one time did a person get the correct entree or even salad placed in front of them. They unceremoniously bring the food out and basically auction it off. It's like they have no earthly idea who ordered what. God bless him. They're trying. But they are not accomplishing it. The service is nowhere near on par for the price point. read more

Seating can be an issue, with a tiny waiting area and what seemed to be an artificially long wait. But considering, we were Saturday lunch walk ins giving the hosts some grace. Food and drink quality is well worth the price. Service and ambience is consistent with a high end restaurant. read more

Very nice upscale ambiance...food and service are impeccable!!! Highly recommend!!! Awesome place for special occasions!!!

Absolutely beautiful restaurant! One of the prettiest places I have ever seen!!! The steak I received was wonderful! The broccolini was hard but let's be honest, I didn't get the meal for that! read more

Cowboy Prime - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

I'll start this review by saying that I ate Cowboy Prime while visiting Midland from out of state. The service at Cowboy Prime is incredible, every server consistently ensures that your water is filled and checks in regularly. The servers were knowledgeable and were more than happy to ask others with more insight if they didn't have the answer. The food was good, but in my opinion was overpriced. For example, the steak and frites warranted more of a $25-30 price tag as opposed to the nearly $40 price tag (although the price of the service does make up for it a bit!) The atmosphere is definitely unique compared to other places in midland. The music is a little loud and makes conversation challenging, but the nice counter to that is you don't hear anyone else's convo either! read more

Amazing! After leaving our home at 4am to drive to Dallas from San Diego, my daughter and I needed some real food!! We ordered take out and it was exactly what we needed. The chicken did not disappoint!! After driving for 14 hours, this was a little slice of heaven. Everyone was very friendly and we will absolutely be back. read more

What is going on with these steaks? As the 1 star reviews indicate there are significant challenges with the steaks. First attempt Jan 3 2026. I ordered NY strip (Wagyu) and specified medium. What came out was a steak that was half rare and other half barely medium. Like the steak was half on the stove and other half just hanging around. The rare part was so rare it was still attached to the cow. 2nd attempt March 17th 2026. Learning from previous experience I ordered same steak, Wagyu NY strip, as a medium well. I was thinking some 'Kentucky windage' on the steak cooking might get me a better result. Nope. Now the steak was well done and the ends were just...carbon. It was over salted as well. These are $100+ dollar steaks. I eat at Delmonico, The Cut, Prime, restaurants in Vegas 2-4 times a year. The steaks at these premium establishments are $20-$30 less and never disappointing. If Cowboy Prime could come close to this level of performance, I'd be down there 2-3 times per month. The good Caesar salad is off the charts good. Crab cakes good Rock shrimp good All American burger good Whipped potatoes are fantastic. Drinks are good. Dessert menu is slim but very good offerings This place has alot of potential. If they can get over the hump on the steaks this would be amazing. I would also try to enforce a dress code. The worst I saw was a guy in a tattered, ripped, and dirty hoodie with a green beanie, and quite frankly looked "unhoused". read more

Good food. Enchiladas are the bomb. Inconsistent on spice though. Guessing a different chef on the days I went. read more

I was visiting Midland and tried this place. My son told them he had a nut allergy and waitress said she would inform the chef and the Spanish octopus had no nuts. After a couple of bites my son said he had an allergic reaction that was mild at the time. The manager came after the meal and I told him I thought the octopus was prepared with peanut oil. He confirmed with the chef it was and he was unaware. My son became ill later that night and threw up a hundred dollar steak. Those with food allergies should avoid this place like their life depended on it. read more

The wait staff and bartenders are the only redeeming quality this place possesses. Aside from Audi the management is blatantly and flagrantly rude and actually hostile. I've never eaten in here and spent less than $250. I would add I'm a generous tipper and have a great report with the service staff. The food quality is marginal at best. It's not bad but it's never good. We prefer to drive a long way to F1 for much superior food and service. I could not believe today the manager with really long hair extensions was so in my face rude and hostile while delivering a dozen market price oysters! I asked for salt and tobasco sauce. The audacity to be flagrantly blatantly rude?!? That's not the Texas way. Bringing it back our last experience a month or so ago another manager, an older Hispanic lady was also in my face rude. What is going with your team? The service staff is constantly tired because the food quality is in the toilet and management is apparently meeting them there matching energy. The consensus around town is the same. No one wants to go out to lunch to spend 250- 500$ plus to have a questionable and uneducated management team verbally harass you. I'm so disgusted and disappointed. The management team used to be very solicitous and responsive to support the service staff in the face of the poor food quality. That has completely disappeared. Everyone has had bad days but if you want to work in customer service it's time to get an attitude adjustment; news flash everything in this world is customer service.I would never in my life treat someone the way the management here has treated me. read more

Had a great meal here with a few friends. The restaurant itself was beautiful, with large sepia toned photos of cowboys, white marble, deer heads,, and golden chandeliers. Think sophisticated cowboy. The food was easily the best meal we had in Midland. Their octopus appetizer was succulent and savory. The tuna tartar was a little mayo heavy, but still fun on a bed of crispy rice. And their ribeye was impeccable. So tender, seasoned expertly, and with a great char. We had quite a few old fashioneds throughout the evening and they went down so easy with the food. We capped off our night with a baked Texan, their version of a baked Alaska. We enjoyed the tableside flambe-ing, and the server even gave my friend a heads up when he was gonna light it so that my friend could video it, lol. read more

Had their wagyu filet and wife had new york strip. Amazing. Next time i'll call in a reservation as it was packed on a Friday night and we were lucky to find the only two empty seats at the bar. read more

Food was good, a salesguy took me there and I ate the golden tomahawk steak it is WAY overpriced, I've cooked many of tomahawk's myself from HEB that were huge and about $70, their "gold" one I'm wanting to say was $300, if a steak costs that much I would expect to not be able to finish it. It really was overrated, that said all the food was good and the service was good. If you're wanting a nice place to go in Midland, I'd check out Opals Table in the downtown area. read more

The food was delicious! The service for us was extremely slow, and not great. Our waitress was good, but her help and fact that they had her serving tables on other side of restaurant made for worse service, not her fault. It took about 45 min to receive our appetizer of oysters. They were good but small, and after 45 min we wanted main dish. An hour and half in we received our entrees. The sushi was TOP NOTCH, super tasty. And the steak sandwich was also very good and I enjoyed it a lot!! The restaurant itself has a great, upscale atmosphere. All in all I loved this restaurant, but I definitely want to go back and see if the service was a glitch or if it was that slow all the time. If service improves, I'd change to 5 star experience. read more

Cowboy Prime - Steak sandwich and fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

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Very nice atmosphere. Booth is more comfortable than a regular table. Chairs make it uncomfortable. Food was excellent and service was spot on. I felt food was a bit over priced, but all in all a good experience. read more

Cowboy Prime - Filet Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

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Eric makes the best drinks. He is truly an asset to Cowboy prime. The food is phenomenal and the service is even better. Ask for Eric when you go by! :) read more

We had an amazing time and the BEST server ever , ERIC! He was kind, professional, and definitely knew the menu. He represents cowboy prime and he is one of the many reasons why we love to go there! read more

All reviews are subjective, and judged by what a restaurant is trying to be. A great burrito at a hole in the wall (love you Oscars) is different than a place selling a $200 conspicuous consumption ribeye. Service was phenomenal. 10/10. Attentive, friendly staff who provided suggestions and had real menu options. Bar staff was engaged in conversation with customers but didn't stop making drinks. Good ambiance. I liked the 80's New Wave/alternative music and the volume wasn't so loud that I couldn't have a conversation at my table. Dig the wallpaper too. It's an oddly laid out setting, but the expansion should help that. The food was disappointing. Steak tartare was good, but serving it with house chips was a big mistake. The saltiness of the chips combined with the salt from the capers overwhelmed the other flavors. I get they were going for a textural difference, but the application was poor. Some of the chips were stale, and some were overly greasy like they hadn't been drained or the fryer wasn't up to temp yet. I had the steak frites. Steak was cooked PERFECTLY medium-rare, which I've never had around here. It usually comes out medium. Frites were a massive disappointment, unless you are a time traveller from 2012. Way too much truffle oil and Parmesan. That fad needs to die. I guess since it's finally in Midland, it will. The container was there to give the dish some verticality but just allowed perfectly cooked fries to steam themselves and turn soggy. Crab cake was good, but fishy. Seafood in Midland is a crapshoot anyhow. House Caesar was great. Full sized plate portion. I could have eaten an entire bowl of the ratatouille. That was served the traditional way, not the Remy the Rat way. Creme brûlée was perfectly crisp, right texture for the custard and not overly sweet. The berry crumble would have been thrown out at your grandma's house for being a half-ass cobbler. Sauce wasn't allowed to thicken properly and the crumbles were barely cooked. If you want to spend $250 for dinner and drinks in Midland, go to Opal's Table. If you want a 'upscale', modern food dining experience for $200 in the Basin, go to Flair Taverna. If you want to support this otherwise fantastic ownership group, go to Red Oak or Cork and Pig. For the price, I can't recommend Cowboy Prime for anything other than lunch on the company card. Anybody's company card. read more

Cowboy Prime - Amazing steak, terrible frites. - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

Again, trying to find stand out dining options in Midland, TX, and THIS IS THE PLACE. All 3 dishes we ordered were exceptional. Nice sized bar area with daily happy hour deals and overall upscale ambiance. After dining here I learned the executive chef is Graham Elliot & as a Masterchef fan was super excited to have dined here. Would love to go back and taste more dishes & will absolutely prioritize coming here when in Midland! read more

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Wonderful service, excellent meal, nice wine list, and a full bar exactly what you want in an upscale steakhouse. The menu is a la carte, with sides served family style. Our group especially enjoyed the fresh creamed spinach and asparagus. The tuna appetizer was tasty but the experience is more spice than tuna. The shrimp cocktail is quite good though. For desert, the bombe Texas is the clear winner with full table side flambé. Though the Milton chocolate cake and crème brûlée were not disappointing. Consider at least one of their signature cocktails as well- they have excellent flavor layering. They managed our party of 3 as well as they did when I visited again with a party of 7. read more

Cowboy Prime - Bone in Cowboy Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Midland, Texas

Went to Cowboy Prime Friday night. Received excellent service from Sarah at the bar. Perry read more

Second visit and was as good as the first!! We started out with crab cakes. Hubby had lamb chops, I had the salmon! Great service, friendly, attentive without being intrusive. read more

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The food is always good. The wait is longer than normal but worth the wait. Staff always friendly.

Service was good. The ambience was nice because it was early and it was a slow night so it was quiet. Had a wonderful time with family and great food. read more

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Probably the best steak in Midland and Odessa. BTW, Awesome music list. This is a fun great ambiance steakhouse. The menu is off the charts. They also serve Sushi! Right? I was accompanied by a beautiful woman who ordered the Fillet and I had the Ribeye. Please have them read you the dessert menu you won't be disappointed! We actually ate here three straight days. read more

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THIS HAS TO BE THE BEST RESTAURANT HERE IN MIDLAND! Second time here and the food is just delicious. !!! the drinks were great!!! our sever was amazing !! will definitely be going back again soon! read more

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We took Nathan to Cowboy Prime in Midland - the new restaurant by Graham Elliot!!! It was beyond divine and the service was impeccable!!! They went above and beyond for Nathan's birthday and made our 7 and 9 year old so comfortable and happy despite not having a kids menu and the fact that they were splitting a steak AND like their steak could opposite temperatures! (The chef was kind enough to cut it in half before cooking it and cooking the halves as if they were completely separate steaks from completely separate orders!) I called ahead to make sure it was kosher with the rules and they let us bring our own cake from a local bakery and then they even put their OWN candle in it when we were ready for dessert AND served it to the table while singing "happy birthday" to my husband! This was after every single employee had checked in on us throughout the meal to see if we needed anything and how we were enjoying our food and our experience or if we needed anything to be different! The price was significantly higher than our most expensive dinner out together as a family of four and I would have gladly paid double or triple for it! It was a magical night with great food (the kids asked if we could eat there every single night! and they are PICKY eaters!), incredible service, and wonderful family time! Nathan said it was the best birthday ever!!! read more

We try to go to Prime at least once every week. We love the staff and the food is great. Makes you feel like you took a quick trip to Dallas! read more