Good food, nice atmosphere. They are short staffed so try and be patient. Table side Cesar salad is on point. Truffle lobster Mac is serious, so plan to share sides are big. read more

It has been a few years since I was here and I was really looking forward to dinner. It was the lump crab was delicious as always. The OC burger was very tasty juicy and cooked to my liking medium. Although I must say I was disappointed. For a $13.00 burger I expect that burger to be bun to bun in all directions and it was not. It was present hanging over the edge. I had a large area of bun missing the meat, unacceptable. And the crinkle cut fries, really. Fresh cut fries would be much better and tastier. But again the burger was very tasty. They have a fare selection of beer. The staff was AWSOME. Very professional, polite prompt and helpful. I felt like one of the locals. I will defiantly come back. read more

Walked in with a very warm greeting from the host. Sat at the bar with two very nice and helpful bar tenders. The food was excellent, did not take long to get and the salad was made fresh in front of the table. The only compliant is that it is very expensive. Even with a company card for meals. Lol Highly recommend stoping by and splurging. read more

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We celebrated my husbands birthday at Old City Prime. Had an amazing dinner at the bar then watched a band upstairs, very cool place! read more

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We had reservations at 8 pm and had to wait 20 minutes after for our table. The service was awful. Had to wait longer for our food than we should have. I had the filet and it was not worth the price. I would think twice about going here. read more

Visiting Lima for a motorcycle race and on guidance from Yelp decided to try the restaurant. What a nice surprise! The Cesar salad made fresh at table side was amazing! And our steaks were excellent! I highly recommend this spot what a hidden gem! read more

Jordan is the best bartender ever! My bf and I went there for appetizers and she served us. We told her we were new to the area. She took the time to make a list of great places to go. Very nice of her. We have also been there for dinner. The host was very nice and professional. Our waiter was also very good! We really enjoyed our experience with him. Food is phenomenal. read more

A great meal and Scott was exceptional. The cowboy ribeye steak was tender and juicy.

Another nice find in Lima. We were working in Lima and five of us dined here. It's a bit pricey but well worth the money. Two of us had the filet and it was done to perfection. One had the grouper and the presentation was spectacular and he said it was delicious. We shared a couple appetizers which were good. Bacon wrapped scallops and the stuffed mushrooms. None of us had ever been in downtown Lima before and it's quite a nice little city. read more

So the last time we were here the food was good, not great. I'm not sure if they got a different chef or they are just trying harder with the RONA but it was awesome. The drinks are on point and the staff was especially awesome. Will be returning! read more

If I were to sum up this little rare gem of a restaurant I would use the word, superb ! The sea bass over risotto was incredible along with the dinner salad. Special thanks to the delightful French barmaid Ni-chole, her advice and knowledge of the menu was excellent. Along with her charming appropriate banter read more

Open in App Back Jojosinger05 H.'s Reviews Old City Prime Steakhouses, Bars One hour ago If you haven't dined at Old City Prime in Lima Ohio, you're missing out on a wonderful culinary experience.  My husband and I have dined there for years, almost from their beginning and have enjoyed live entertainment in their Upper Lounge.  When we think of celebrating an event, we think of OCP.  From the moment we walk in the door we're greeted by the host with a hello and a genuine smile.  The ambiance is very relaxing with lovely decor.  The wait staff is professional, personable, fun and dedicated to making our experience a positive one!  They're all very knowledgeable regarding the menu, including food/drink pairing recommendations.  My husband and I have seen the wait staff exhibit the same patience, respect and efficiency whether they're serving a table of two or twenty-two...always with a smile. The food is absolutely amazing and serving size substantial.  Their appetizers are delicious and some could serve as a meal.  We've never had to wait a lengthy amount of time after orders are placed and once our food is served, the wait staff is very attentive in checking back to make sure our food is satisfactory or to see if we need anything.  Even the manager will stop by our table to make sure everything is to our liking.  We haven't had the opportunity to enjoy their Sunday Brunch but looking forward to it!  Old City Prime is a superb restaurant and, the best part, we don't have to travel to another city to enjoy fine dining! read more

First time at OCP and it was a home run. Food was amazing, service was on point our waitress was Ambrosia and she was fantastic. Table side Caesar salad was fantastic and the entrées were exceptional. Next time I'm taking friends or family out for special occasions it will be Old City Prime. read more

My wife and I dined here last night and had a great time. Atmosphere is warm and cozy and the staff is professional. The food was out of the ordinary and well presented. Which it should be at the upscale prices on the dining room side. There is a more casual side at the bar but we have not checked that out yet. Lima is lucky to have such a nice restaurant. Hope it continues to be supported by the community. read more

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This place is a Gem!!!!! If you want the best Prime Rib, seafood, craft cocktails, decadent desserts and the best wait staff look no further than Old City Prime!!! We were passing thru the area and called to find out if we could make reservations. They were completely booked and rightfully so but told us the bar is open and has full menu service there. We went and it was the best decision we made!!! Nicole our bartender and waitress was more than accommodating! We even got to watch her crafting her amazing cocktails! We will be back and it's over a 2 hour drive from us! Thank you again for giving us a fantastic memorable experience! read more

My husband and I went to OCP to celebrate our birthdays. This was our first visit and it was superb. Our waiter was Scott and he was very attentive without being intrusive. Hubby and I tried different entree's and sides, and I had the fresh spinach salad and he had the lobster bisque. To top off the evening Scott brought us each a cupcake and sang to us! It was wonderful to find this gem in Lima! On a scale of 1-10 I give them 100!! read more

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we went friday night wth some great friends and the food and service was outstanding as always. from the phone call to make reservations when fred answered to when fred checked us in to steve seating us. the food was outstanding. ryan was our waiter and i could not of asked for any better service then what he gave us, very polite young man. as always john has trained his staff very well including the beer barrels. thank you ryan for a great meal bill miron read more

My parents and I came in from out of town last week to meet up with some Lima locals. We chose Old City Prime for its location and its excellent quality. My father had an appetizer seafood plate that was amazing. The table shared the brie appetizer. It too was very tasty. Mains ranged from excellent filets, to a beautiful plate of crab legs (that they opened in the kitchen for one of the diners at our table), to lamb chops that were served over a pile of potatoes, to a ribeye that was huge. Brussels sprouts abounded at the table. The food and drink were quite good. The server was very friendly and tried not to interrupt the lively conversation at the table. The main reason for the 3 stars is the maitre d'. Our party spent 3 hours and probably more than $300 for our evening (I didn't see the check; we were guests of the Lima locals who chose the restaurant). This gentleman practically sneared at us from across the room for the last 30 minutes of our dining experience. I even went up to him to explain that these two couples had not seen each other for over a decade. I also explained that my 80-plus year old father grew up in Lima and was visiting for nostalgia's sake. Clearly, the personal story was lost on the house manager that evening. His foul humor followed us as we hugged and laughed our way out the door, stopping to look at the photos of Old Lima that grace the walls. Great restaurant. Less than stellar front man on the floor. I hope that this behavior is not the norm. read more

Beautiful setting and bar. Very good cocktails and wine. They do very good on their seafood items. I love the entertainment space upstairs as well. read more

I drove two hours to take my mother out to lunch since it's Mother's Day. My parents have been raving about OCP's brunch menu. I made a reservation a week ago, checked the website, etc. When we got there we were given the regular dinner menus. So I went up to the host to inquire about the bunch menu and asked if they were serving that today. Instead of simply and kindly answering my question, like our server did when presented with the same question, he looked at me like I was a moron and began defining brunch for me, as if in my 32 years I had never encountered the word. I tried to explain that I realize it is after noon but the website clearly says you are open till 3pm and a "brunch menu" is available. He again acted like he had no idea what I was referring to. The food and the servers have alway been wonderful here in my few experiences but the condescension from the host was not appreciated. read more

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Really great Moscow mules, my date ordered the $70 wagyu steak and loved it, I got the $29 mango salmon which was delicious. The company covering the meals bought all kinds of appetizers for the table and i really liked the crab stuffed mushrooms. The charcuterie board was good too, as was the potato skins and scallops. This is an extremely expensive restaurant, food is fantastic though. I personally don't know that I'd ever spend more than $35 on a meal in Lima, but at least you know the food will be good here. read more

First time and won't be the last. We went for my husband's 70th birthday and dinner was spectacular! The ambiance and service was superb! Thank you for a great evening. read more

First time eating here. Food was great. Our waiter was awesome. First time I've had a real ceasar salad. A little pricey. $250 for two with tip. Took home dessert. read more

The food was amazing as was the service. We had the Waugyu Steak and same table-side made Caesar salad which was probably the best salad I have ever had. The steaks were perfect and the service was good. The place had a nice cozy vibe to it! Definitely recommend to anyone that wants a great upscale meal. read more

Been to the Old City prime a few times. Each and every time the experience has been fantastic food comes out hot and the service is Bar None the best in the area. We will go back read more

My husband took me here on our first date years ago so we've returned each year for our anniversary. In the past we've had exceptional dining experiences. The building is beautiful and the staff is great. Since going vegan a couple years ago, this tradition has been tried. I get it..a vegan in a steak house... Last year was not a good experience but this year my husband made reservations again. I had the cauliflower steak with a side salad and asparagus. There was a delicious bean purée underneath and pretty much a salad on top. My husband and I joked that when a vegan orders something just put a salad on top of it. It worked though. Asparagus was delicious as well. Glad to know our tradition can continue. If there were more options for me, we'd certainly visit more often. read more

I travel for business about 50% of my time. As a result, I spend a lot of time in restaurants. The service was horrible. The restaurant wasn't busy at all and yet, I waited for bread, wine, food, the check, and the ability to closeout and leave. I looked at the receipt time stamp to confirm and I had waited over 20 minutes from the time I received the check until I had to get up to hunt down the server. It was not until then, that I was able to closeout. A true disappointment... were it not for the terrible service, I would have gone back on my many trips through town. The outside is terribly run down and in desperate need of a makeover. On the positive side, the stuffed chicken I tasted was very good, the menu was comprehensive, and the wine list was fair. read more

Decent food with a large price tag. Another attraction to downtown Lima, I was hopeful about old city prime. I came with my grandmother for a "night on the town" Lima style. Sadly we weren't very impressed. The decor was fantastic, loved the history and preservation of the building, but the food was a bit of a let down. My steak wasn't cooked as I ordered and the flavor wasn't nearly what I expected for the price. My side of potatoes was good but comically large and the appetizer was much better than the main. All-in-all there are places in Lima that are just as good for half the price. I give props for what they are trying to do here, I love the idea of live music and great food in downtown Lima, but I think they need to refocus their efforts to justify their prices. read more

Very nice upscale restaurant with lounge and live entertainment on to floor ..excellent food and service ! The ceaser salad made tableside is delish and impressive .. # just do it # $$$# happy read more

I've lived in New York and Boston and I can honestly say this is right up there with some of the better steak houses that we've been too. As a matter of fact, this blew Michael Jordan's Steak House (Grand Central Station Location) out of the water! Others complain about the wait... Sure we waited but, let me tell you, when we were seated it felt like our waiter was only responsible for catering to our every need. Our food was equally as delicious! We enjoyed every moment of being at OCP... I don't understand why everyone is always in a hurry, it's not like there is much else going on in town. Relax, enjoy and make a night out of dining at OCP. Side bar: I read the other reviews and I wonder if the folks who gave poor ratings have ever left little ol' Lima to experience the world? Seems like everyone in this town is afraid of change, yet at the same time everyone complains that there is no change. Get it together folks; this town needs a place like this!!! Here's to hoping for change and progress for a better, brighter, Lima. read more

The only reason OCP earned three stars instead of two is because of the beautifully designed interior and lovely bar. Food was very average. Service was much worse, given the expectation of such an establishment. Server was unfriendly and lacked knowledge of fine dining etiquette. In fact, his version of service is the reason that this was NOT NOT NOT a fine experience. There was such little hospitality, professionalism, or welcoming spirit that I would not recommend OCP to anyone who is genuinely looking for a fine dining experience. Examples: server did not exchange one word with us after we ordered dessert and we were there for 30 minutes more; at one point he had grease on his face that shined in the light because he had clearly just eaten something from the kitchen; server smiled one time only; one of our appetizers tasted freezer burnt; server asked to clear our plates too early every. single. course. ... the little things add up quickly. As a person who loves to dine (and often goes out of town to do so) and knows what wonderful hospitality and service should be -- not to mention I am a Lima native -- I was very disappointed. I would only return to have a drink at the bar. read more

If your getting an Appetizer, go with the Beer Cheese soft pretzels and I heard the jalapeño Parmesan flatbread is spicy awesome. OR order the in house made donuts served with a Chocolate Fondue pot The service was fantastic! read more

The best restaurant in Lima, Ohio... hands down. Of course such good food comes with a price... this is certainly a restaurant reserved for special occasions. I've always had a great steak... and besides that, the pretzel ball cheese fondue, lobster bisque, caesar salads, and raw bar selections have been some of my favorites. Above anything it's nice to have a meal at a steakhouse that is worthy of any big city restaurant critic. Surely nay-sayers would say a establishment like this couldn't sustain itself in Lima... I'm happy they have been proven wrong. So far I've made eating here a new tradition when visiting Lima... and I hope to have that continue. read more

I can't speak to the food, but the customer service and website can use some serious work. I wanted to purchase a gift card and tickets to a show. I called Christmas Eve to check their hours and was told they were open until 4 with the last seating at 2. I get there at 1:55... Doors are locked and no one would answer the phone. If you're open until 2, be open until 2. Don't lock the doors early. Then Saturday I attempt to do the same thing. Check the website- open 11 am til 10 pm on Saturdays. Great, I'll go then. I drive all the way out there- they're not open. They open at 5 pm. Which is what it says on their Facebook page, but not their Website. Silly me, why would I think that a business's website would have the most accurate information ? Get it together. I'm not sure the effort I've Put forth to spend money at this establishment is actually worth it. read more

Good place but overpriced. Though I'm glad I went and glad Lima has this place. 3 adults with 1 drink each and 1 shared app and desert $160. Stuffed mushrooms were OK with very little crab stuffing. My $43 strip steak was very ok, a little chewy for "dry age". the $26 sirloin was good per my guest. My wife's $28 king salmon was good i heard. As far as I knew my strip steak came with a salad and side but I was charged $6 for my salad and $6 for onions and mushrooms, which made it $55 for my steak and it was no way worth that. The atmosphere was great as was the service. Very likely won't be back and unfortunately recommend Texas roadhouse as again my steak very underwhelming and not worth the cost. PS. We got our Bread pudding to go and it was fantastic, but doesn't change my overall review. read more

Me my husband and my two kids went here on a Monday evening. The restaurant was not busy even in the slightest. Our waiter was a manager named Scott. The interior was cute. The food was also good. However the service we received immediately walking in is what made this experience so poor. We called on our way and asked if there was a wait for a table of 4 and were informed there wasn't. Upon arrival the hostess seemed frustrated we didn't have reservations. We got sat and waited probably 15 minutes before anyone approached us. Once we were approached he was very short and seemed annoyed that he had to wait on us. My husband ordered a drink and potato skin appetizer and then we waited again. He dropped the beer off and disappeared again without taking our order that we could of given the first time. This service continued this way the entire time. Not once asking how anything tasted nor having any type friendly rapport. We did not receive bread that each other table received. The entire time we felt like we were bothering him to have to wait on us. It was nice little place, and although over priced the food was good. Definitely do not recommend going if even the management has this type of customer service. read more

This is our favorite place to go for celebrating special occasions. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is always outstanding. Was there last night for a birthday. Steph B. took great care of us, and Scott has a great singing voice :). Highly recommend. read more

Came here for dinner and drinks on a fairly busy but not over flowing Saturday night. Our waitress came and took drink orders. When she came with my boyfriends beer (about 15 mins btw) she forgot my wine and I had to ask for it twice before she brought it. Our food orders also took about 30 minutes to come out after that. Won't be back. Service was horrible, food was bland and bordering on tasting just not good...which us actually quite hard with a simple menu like that. Sorry! read more

I had the New York strip and it was awful, and the price was ridiculous for the cut of meat almost $50!! My wife had the scallops and tasted like they came out of a can!! The Brie appetizer was by far some of the worst ever!! I will never go back to The Old City Prime, that place is a joke, if your Looking for a real steak got to the bistro in Findlay on Main Street, AMAZING food and service is excellent!! read more

Old City Prime is such a welcome addition to Downtown Lima! I've had two work lunches at OCP, but the whole experience is impressive between the beautiful building, thoughtful service, and excellent food. At my first lunch I had the lobster & corn chowder with the prime rib lunch special and it was all so good. My second lunch was the stuffed mushroom appetizer and the prime rib sandwich with au jus and it was just as good as my first visit. Now to find someone who will treat me to dinner because I've heard amazing things about the aged steaks and table-made Caesar salad! read more