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    Old City Prime

    3.8 (161 reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses, Bars
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    OLD CITY PRIME ATMOSPHERE

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    Live music
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    Classy
    Upscale

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    Bacon wrapped scallops drizzled with maple syrup
    Penni S.

    I didn't know what to expect from the reviews. I knew it would be expensive but I'm glad to report it was worth it. We saved time & money not driving out of town on a random birthday Tuesday off work. We arrived @7:30 w/out reservations with no problem because they weren't busy. I started off with a Rusty Nail cocktail and we shared the bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer. He had the meatloaf which he liked but couldn't finish. I had the steak & lobster and added the Caesar salad. Jonah made our Caesar tableside which is a nice experience. I loved the seasoning on the steak and lobster but also had to take some home. It was my 55th birthday and they brought me a nice cupcake with a huge firecracker . We took home a sampling of desserts for later.

    Tableside Caesar Salad prepared by Steven   OCP Tableside Caesar
    Kathy-Sue V.

    Our dinner was Amazing the steaks are prepared perfectly. Our server Scott was the BEST server I've had! The restaurant is old school and the carrot cake and bread pudding were Outstanding!

    Brussels
    Andy C.

    Found this gem on YELP and so glad I stopped. John is an amazing owner and Scott was an excellent server. Very friendly and attentive. Great staff. Food wedge salad extra yummy. Nice size. Ribeye medium rare was cooked to perfection and tasted great. Low fat. Nice craft draft beer selection. Would highly recommend you stop and enjoy a meal here.

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    Tim S.

    Great great place. Food was absolutely amazing. Wine was great too. Service was great and barmaid was very sweet. Provided us with insight on the menu and some great choices. Big bill but worth it.

    New York Strip and Brussel Sprouts
    David B.

    This review has taken me some time to complete but looking back I had to write about it. This establishment is at the top end of steakhouses that northwest Ohio has to offer. I visited Old City Prime with some friends and family back in August 2023 and it did not disappoint. Wonderful staff, atmosphere and most importantly food. You really feel at home here. I will be returning next time I am in Lima.

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    Tim-Thank you for the great review. We hope to see you again soon.

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    Always a delicious meal and great service!!! Everyone there is very friendly and very attentive service

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