I am new to the area and decided to use restuarant week as my first experience at Peninsula Prime. The experience started off rough because the young lady seatinf guess told my party, after checking twice that there was no reservation under my name. I was running late so I had to screenshot my reservation and the message/remember to see us in thirty minutes. The waitress waiting on us was attentive and made sure give use the best experience. My party of three all ordered from the restuarant week menu. We also ordered two additional appetizers. All of the appetizers were very good. My one guest was not pleased with her salmon dish but the other salmon dish. We all enjoyed our cocktails and dessert. The ambiance is definitely amazing and is perfect for a date night. I will definitely venture back at some point but in the future I would love to see more of a diverse wait staff. read more

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Everything was really tasty filled up on appetizers and then really couldn't finish our meal. That's a good thing. We sat upstairs second level which I really didn't like. It just seems so far away from it all but Madeline our server was pretty good really friendly offered recommendations and suggestions. Drinks were a little inconsistent came down restaurant week. It really wasn't awake. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The service and atmosphere in this place is out of this world! While we only stopped in for drinks, we will definitely be back for food. Everything smelled and looked amazing read more

Peninsula Prime - Old fashioned and mixed drink - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Food and service is outstanding here. The ambiance is so lovely. Highly recommend. Lastnight we had bone in veal pounded flat and cooked to perfection. The pasta was a nice al dente with a vodka looking sauce. read more

My family and I went here for Queens fest restaurant week. They had plenty of parking. There was an upstairs and downstairs. The atmosphere was very nice. They had nice music playing in the background. It was warm and cozy insides with the warm lights and winters feel. The service was excellent. We made a reservation and we were seated right away when we came in. The staff were very attentive all night. The owners came by many times to check to see if everything was going well. The food was good. I had calamari for the appetizer it came with two sauces which were great. The entrees were good the portion sizes were small but that was understandable bc of queen fest. The dessert was good. My family and I had a good time and we will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Came here for our wedding anniversary during restaurant week. Service did not drop although they were pretty busy on a Saturday during restaurant week. Jules was our server and she was excellent. Ambiance is great. I was not fond of our table near the stairs because it felt like we were in the middle of the room on display. Jules tried to get us another table but we preferred to stay with her. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and the portion sizes just right. This is a keeper! Oh and the scenery outside is great for pics. read more

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Great for extra special event in engagement, promotion etc. Very expensive. I had a dozen oysters on half shell. Very disappointed. The oysters were obviously frozen or canned. They were soggy and water logged, and tasteless. A waste of the $42.00 I paid for them. Atmosphere was very uptown but food portions were meager....I guess the more you pay the less you get. My dinner mates had steaks. They said they were good but there was no raving over them. I must say the service was good. But 3 people hovering over you..2 servers and a manager type person ...Didn't make the food any better. I won't be returning read more

My daughter & I visited during restaurant week & it was amazing. The drinks were great, the food was good but the dessert with the meal was terrible. Our waiter made up for that by giving us a turtle cheesecake & it was AMAZING!!! The atmosphere was just right & not too loud! read more

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We came here for Easter brunch. The restaurant was offering a special menu for the holiday that included limited traditional brunch dishes and a larger variety of steak options (3 different kinds). I would've enjoyed more brunch options but could understand the lack of variety since this is a steakhouse! The lighting was low - typical of a steakhouse - and the music felt like a bar with pop remixes on repeat. Our waitress was kind and attentive. Overall it was a fine experience but I don't know if I would return for brunch. read more

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Drinks were good. Server was nice. Food had good flavor but was probably the driest meats I've had at a steakhouse. Got the ribs and my wife got a burger. Again, good flavor but the meat was so dry. Hopefully their steaks are better. read more

Zucchini appetizer was delicious. Both entrees cooked to perfection and filet was cut with a butter knife. Carrot cake was wonderful. Espresso martini hit the spot. Wonderful service too. Highly recommend. read more

Peninsula Prime - Filet with mashed potatoes and asparagus - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Honestly it was fine. The tuna tartare was excellent but presentation was strange. Salmon entree was okay. Sea bass was good. Overall fine experience but slightly overpriced for what it offers. read more

Peninsula Prime - Tuna tartare - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

I had my first visit to Peninsula Prime during restaurant week the other week and had a great experience. The location is tucked in the back of a shopping plaza and has plenty of parking. It is elegant inside with bar, booth, and table seating. For my meal I started with the Prime house salad which included euro cucumber, heirloom tomato, red onion, and a vinaigrette dressing. Next, I had the braised short rib entree with goat cheese fregola and baby carrots. Lastly, my favorite part was the red velvet cake with cream cheese icing. It was overall a delicious meal and great service. read more

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Me and hubby stopped by without a reservation for Valentine's Day, after our old faithful restaurant had a special menu with none of our favorites and not suitable for someone with seafood allergies. We hit google maps and found a place still open as it was getting pretty late. They were able to seat us immediately and the place was beautiful inside. We didn't particularly care for where they sat us as there were booths open and available but we were sat in the middle of the floor at a table made for 4. We were hungry so we accepted it. My husband ordered a top shelf Long Island which he didn't like too much but couldn't describe why. I ordered a calamari appetizer which arrived quickly and was superb. We ordered our food at the same time and it quickly followed behind. That calamari was so good I am ready to go back just for that. They did have a special Valentine menu so items were limited. But hubby ordered a warm spinach and mushroom salad topped with a over east egg. He thoroughly enjoyed it and still talks about it. For entree he got steak fried rice and it was delicious. I ordered a medium well steak and creamed spinach. Steak was cooked perfect and tasted well seasoned. Didn't care too much for the spinach flavor was kind of blah. We will return soon, service was great and attentive. read more

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Queens Fest restaurant week which always falls on my mom's and brother's birthday and we wanted to celebrate them. Heard about Peninsula and wanted to give them a try. The place is really nice and clean. Immediately great by a host/hostess. We were actually like 15 mins early but they still sat us down which I truly appreciated. We ordered so much but it was 6 people at the table. We ordered off the Queens Fest menu and also on the regular menu. We started with salads (caesar and wedge), calamari and lobster tacos and Sloppy joes. Everyone raved about how good everything was. My sister truly enjoyed her wedge salad. Entrees came out and at first my mom's food was cold (braised rib and mushroom risotto) however they fixed it immediately and the chef brought it out personally and apologized. My salmon was cooked great and the glaze that came on it was really good. My sweet potatoes were really flavorful. My brothers and sister enjoyed their food (steak and shrimp with mashed potatoes and broccoli and one brother got the duck which was a pasta dish). He doesn't eat pork and forgot to mention no bacon. However it was ok. He truly ate around it bc you could tell where the pork was. The desserts were good and my mom enjoyed the lava cake the most haha. The real kicker was we brought in 2 separate cupcake cakes for my mom and brother who were shocked and the restaurant guests helped sang happy birthday to them!! It was truly amazing. All the staff came by and told them Happy Birthday as well. It was truly amazing and Kaitlyn (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) did an amazing job as our waitress all by herself. I can't wait to return. Oh yeah, the setup is amazing and my brothers were able to also be not too close and not too far to see the football games that were on. Def recommend visiting. You won't be disappointed. read more

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We were told by the staff that small bistro tables in the bar area were bolted down so we couldn't put 2 together. Not true. Then the manager said she had a group coming at 7:15 that wanted to sit by the fire so she wanted us to leave by then. We got there at 6:00 I told her we would not be leaving . Then she came over and told us we had to order our appetizers and entrees at the same time. The waitress kept apologizing to us . You need a new manager she was soooo rude sooo inappropriate. And the food was mediocre at best. Then the appetizer we not have price like they usually are because it was the night before Valentine Day . WTF. It's not Valentine weekend it's Valentine day . Do not go there it's awful!!! read more

The customer service is the best the food is delicious I can't complain about this place everything is delicious I truly recommend this restaurant chef Osi and David ya are the best chef ever read more

My wife & I went here with some friends for Charlotte Restaurant Week for the first time. Everything from the employees/service, food & ambiance was exceptional. Will definitely be going back. read more

Wow!! Is an understatement.. This was our first time here (for restaurant week) and it was absolutely amazing. The steaks were phenomenal, the calamari was delicious and the carrot cake/chocolate cake were to die for! The staff was super friendly and on top of their game! I believe the managers name was Tim and he was very welcoming, he gave us some great info on food items they have when its not restaurant week and we will be back to try some of those prime rib sliders you were talking about! Thanks for a great experience yall, see ya soon. read more

Had Christmas Eve dinner here. Staff was amazing. We ordered Caesar Salads - fresh and one of the best we've ever had Beet Salad- fresh and flavorful We ordered the Scallops over grits Steak & Shrimp- enjoyable we rated it 4 out of 5. One of them was given a 3 out of 5 (they asked for medium well steak tips and they were rare). Filet mignon - 3 out of 5. The filet was not very tender and it was served on a bed of whipped potatoes. For me, I do not like my meat on top of my potatoes. Had I known it was served like that, I would have asked for them on a separate plate. So I didn't get to enjoy much of the potatoes, only the outer portion that was not covered with the juices from the meat. Atlantic Fluke - 5 out of 5 It was decorated lovely for the Holidays and had a very nice ambiance. We will definitely try it again. read more

Absolutely outstanding experience at Peninsula Prime Seafood & Steakhouse! What brought me in was Charlotte's Restaurant Week, and I couldn't have picked a better spot to try. I originally came in alone for a last-minute dinner, but ended up having a guest join me very late. From the moment I walked in, the manager Tim went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable. He kindly let me charge my phone inside the restaurant and made me feel truly welcome as I waited. What truly stood out was how accommodating the restaurant was--they graciously allowed an additional 40 minutes past my reservation time so my guest could arrive, without any rush or pressure. My server, Kaitlin, was just as exceptional. When I asked for a specific wine, she brought it over without hesitation, and I have to say--it was absolutely delicious. Smooth, rich, and the perfect complement to the meal. Her attentive and professional service made the entire dining experience feel effortless and refined. The food was phenomenal--expertly prepared, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Every course impressed. Between the delicious food and the truly top-tier service from both Tim and Kaitlin, Peninsula Prime exceeded all expectations. I left beyond impressed and will absolutely be returning. A true five-star experience! read more

A beautiful interior space! The three of us could not have been mote pleased with our first visit to Peninsula Prime. Our server Angela was a welcoming start to the evening and provided us with insight to the menu options and recommendations when we asked. We each ordered a different glass of Chardonnay and all were to our liking. My husband started with the very good (cold and crisp) Prime Wedge. Our three entrées were Prosciutto Wrapped Cod, Steak & Shrimp Au Poivre and Maple Brown Sugar Salmon. Portions were generous and everything was delicious. For dessert, I ordered Salted Caramel Gelato - Yum! My husband and brother-in-law shared a large split portion of Carrot Cake. We would love to return on our next visit to see family in North Carolina. read more

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My husband and I tried Peninsula Prime shortly after they opened in the former Alton's space. The food and service were amazing, and we'll definitely be back! We tried a couple of cocktails to start. I had the cucumber martini, and my husband had the dewer's collins. Neither was very sweet (yay!), and both were delicious. For our meal, we tried the shrimp and fried avocado appetizer. The portion was generous, and the shrimp, avocados, and sauce went so well together. For our entrees, I had the verlasso salmon, and my husband had the pan-roasted chicken. Both were low-carb entrees that had incredible flavor. My salmon was cooked a delicious medium-rare, and the cauliflower was roasted perfectly. The chimichurri and lemon sauce complemented this dish quite well. My husband almost got the Nashville hot fried chicken, but said the pan-roasted chicken was an excellent (and healthier!) substitute. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the roasted broccoli, corn, and avocado crema were perfect complements. (I even tried some of the avocado crema with my salmon, and might ask for a side of that to go along with my salmon the next time.) Our server was friendly, helpful, and yet also unobtrusive. The wait between dishes was perfectly timed. If I had one negative, it would be related to the interior space. If you liked the interior of Alton's, you'll appreciate Peninsula Prime's. The interior appeared almost unchanged from Alton's, although we didn't go there very often, so I could be wrong. We were seated in a booth upstairs, overlooking the downstairs dining room. The ceilings were painted black (as I believe they were before), and unfortunately, there was a bright light shining in my face. There was no artwork on the upstairs walls, and I hope they tone down the lighting and spruce it up a bit to make the upstairs dining experience a bit more inviting. The music, however, was hip lounge music that we really enjoyed. Peninsula Prime knocked it out of the park with a varied menu for all types of diners. Thank you for offering several low-carb choices! We loved our food and the service, and will definitely return! read more

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I've gone to this restaurant 3 times within the last 4 months and I can accurately assess that this restaurant is about 4.6 stars but I'll go ahead and round up to 5. This place is great for large parties. They custom make the background of the menu to fit the theme of the party. However, I've been to 2 bday and 1 graduation dinner here, and they always forget about the custom menu and re-distribute once everyone is done ordering lol - it always makes for an awkward moment. Anyway, they do change up their menu quite often. My fav is the mussels! I've had their old bay oysters (didn't like), beef pasta (decent), fish and risotto (good), salmon bbq (good), and calamari. They served this lemon cake one time and it was phenomenal. I hate they didn't make it a staple on their menu. I think the only thing their menu is missing is a ribeye steak. Other than that, their service is on point, always. read more

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Amazing food!! Best steak i've had in years and my husband and I ate out a lot and typically high-end restaurants. Everything about this restaurant is great the atmosphere the people the food amazing. read more

We ordered a Tomahawk and were served steak nuggets with a dry bone beside it. To their credit they didn't charge us for the Tomahawk (steak nuggets) or this well-done (pink) steak below read more

Peninsula Prime - To their credit, they didn't charge me for the Tomahawk (steak nuggets) they messed up - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Good but not great. Service was the best part. Steaks were average at best and sides were very disappointing compared to other steakhouses. We were seated upstairs the ambiance was horrible with empty tables and chairs staked in the corner. Definitely ask to seat on the first floor. read more

What an amazing night . The place is beautifully decorated .. service was prompt ... prices were a bit high for NC.. but the food was delicious . Was a great first experience ... read more

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This newly renovated seafood & steakhouse came to please our every need from the cocktails to the pleasant staff! Everything was AMAZING! My friend Stacy and I started off with the wine flight and jumbo crab cake appetizer which was delicious. Then our Sommelier came to pair our wine with our entree which was a dessert Moscato which taste like running through a field of honeysuckles. I ordered the steak and scallops that were fresh and flown in daily with grilled asparagus. She ordered the filet with grilled shrimp. We both gave our meals 10/10! I was also given a private tour of the 2nd floor. It was redesigned this week to welcome larger parties to celebrate, birthdays, anniversaries, special events and holiday parties. Make sure to visit and share your experience! read more

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As usual I give Peninsula Prime an overall review of excellent. The food, drinks, service and ambiance added to our awesome time to celebrate my sister's birthday. If you have a need to host a large group without booking issues at a perfect location Peninsula Prime is your place. You will not be disappointed. read more

Went here with a group of five. It was Restaurant Week, and they seemed ill prepared. Very slow service, although our server was trying her best and deserves kudos. Bar was incredibly backed up so drinks took forever. Food was served cold, particularly the lobster bisque. The food itself was just meh and didn't wow any of us at the table. They were also out of several menu options. Not a great first experience. read more

Peninsula Prime - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Prices way too high nice place but drinks and app are high prices bring menu from jacks here you are going broke outside

Great music and excellent service people! Ordered Halibut and a glass of white Sonoma wine. Wine went with music well. However the big chunk of halibut is so dry, the mash so salty, I literally finished entire glass of ice water! One dry dish + a glass of wine $91 with tip. Not worth the money. read more

Not great. The space is nice. We had a group of about 12 or so and had the private dinning room. It was the weirdest table set up ever. It was like a horseshoe and everyone was so far apart. We moved the tables ourself which still ended up being kinda awkward. The service was okay. She was very nice and maybe our size of group was too much for one person to handle. She did drop a fork down my back at one point, luckily there was no food on it. The food wasn't great. I had a filet and it was just okay. The sides were okay as well. Nothing was bad but for the price, it also wasn't great. People at the table had the mushroom risotto and also felt it was just okay and somewhat underwhelming. Appetizers were also nothing special. Everything just felt a little unprofessional and slightly sloppy for an upscale restaurant. It was like someone didn't have much experience and decided to open an upscale restaurant. read more

The food was great and our waitress was friendly and new. What was good on the menu. We will definitely be back in one of our favorite places to go now.! read more

Visited for Restaurant Week. The lobster bisque had an amazing flavor and as promised, there were no lobster pieces. Oh well. The steak and shrimp was good. There were two shrimp that were meaty and good. The steak was served over the whipped potatoes with a nice gravy. It was in chunks, like a pot roast. Don't expect a filet. With green beans. The dessert options did not match the Restaurant Week menu. I was looking forward to the Lemoncello Torte, but it wasn't offered. I ordered the apple puff pastry. I kid you not, it was the exact apple pastry that I order from Omaha Steaks. The server told us that all the desserts were made in house. Sigh. read more

Peninsula Prime - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

1000 times, yes to this restaurant!!!! It has quickly become our new favorite place for dinner and drinks. We bring family and friends here from out of town and they are always consistent and deliver a great experience. The food is so fresh and the menu changes regularly. They partner with local farms for the freshest ingredients and fly in the seafood daily. You can taste the difference in the quality of food they serve. Drinks are fantastic, there is a good wine selection and they have happy hour deals too. Check this spot out- you won't regret it! read more

We tried out this restaurant as part of January 2024 Queen's Feast (restaurant week in Charlotte and the surrounding area). We were hopeful as it was a steakhouse and my boyfriend and I both enjoy a good steak. Our waitress and the staff were all extremely nice and friendly. Unfortunately the food did not live up to what we had hoped. We ate from the restaurant week menu, which consisted of an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. The only photo I have is of the appetizer which was sloppy joes made with Wagyu. It was good and my favorite part of the meal. For the entree we both ordered steak. It was okay but not amazing. It came with a side of spinach and mushrooms, which I didn't care for but my boyfriend liked, and steak fries that we both found to be okay but a bit soggy. Dessert was different than what was featured on the restaurant week menu online. The options online were miles better than what we were offered upon being seated. I ordered the chocolate lava cake. When it arrived there was no lava in it. I assume the chocolate on my plate was the "lava" that had flowed out and cooled down since my boyfriend ordered this cake too and his plate arrived clean other than the actual cake in the center. The cocktails were okay but we order simple drinks. Overall we will not be returning. I hope that their normal food is better than their restaurant week, however we used restaurant week as a way to try it out and are now not interested in returning. read more

Peninsula Prime - Wagyu sloppy joe - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

The service here is great as usual hence the reason for the 4 stars but the food needs some improvement. The prime ribeye was great, it was tender, juicy and flavorful but the tomahawk steak was very chewy and bland. The sides were just mediocre, I can't recall anything that was that good that made me want to go back. The only thing we would go back for is the prime ribeye. read more

Went for an early Valentine's dinner and am so happy we did. Service was excellent and very prompt. Menu options are so good I had difficulty choosing. Wound up getting short rib with pasta and it was delicious. My husband had the biggest prime rib I've ever seen and it included a side. We will absolutely be back. read more