Always amazing food and service! My family and I have enjoyed many dinners at Peninsula Prime. Celebrated Birthdays Company Christmas Parties and Mother's Day here! Definitely a Family Favorite! read more

Excellent service! Nice on the inside, cute, chic. Food and drink were really good but I think very over priced. This would only be a place I would go for a special occasion. read more

Peninsula Prime - Mint Oreo creme brûlée, so delicious!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Peninsula Prime is a must in the Lake Norman area. Our server Kaelyn gave us the best experience for an amazing holiday brunch with the girls. I had the lobster tacos and knuckle sandwich which were DELICIOUS. Espresso martinis were also out of this world. The ambience is perfect for a group or a date and I even loved the soundtrack. The syrup from the buttermilk griddle cakes was also presented in the most artistic way as it is smoked! This is definitely a restaurant I want to keep going back to for the food, service, and vibes. read more

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Went to Peninsula Prime for dinner. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. Loved the lovely young lady that took care of us for the evening. We never had to ask for our glasses to be filled. This restaurant doesn't allow any changes to their menu or substitutions. They charge a $10.00 sharing plate fee and a $25.00 corking fee if you bring your own wine. I ordered the mushroom stuff pork chop which came with whipped potatoes and green beans. The dish was delicious. This is a great place for a date or special occasion. read more

Had the most amazing anniversary dinner at Peninsula Prime. I have had great dinning experiences before, but this was probably one of the most flawless experiences from reservation help from Jackson until the end of the evening. We were promptly seated into a cozy booth in the back of the restaurant. Peninsula Prime had set the table with flowers and a sign to commemorate our anniversary. Then we opened the menu to see a personalized menu congratulating us on the occasion ( nice touch). Kaelyn greeted us and asked us for our drink preferences. My wife is pregnant and asked if there were any special mocktails. Kaelyn asked if their drink specialist could make her something special. He came over to ask what she liked and made a delicious ginger beer type drink (fabulous). There were some great wine choices and bourbon choices. I went with a delicious merlot. We decided for the salmon and wagyu steak for our entrees. The salmon had a delicious brown sugar glaze with a side of butter squash (amazing!). The wagyu was easy to cut, tender, full of flavor and perfectly cooked with a side of mashed potatoes and asparagus. Loving the meal so much we couldn't pass on dessert. We opted for a raspberry pie with ice cream and crème brûlée. Both again fabulous, but I would opt for the raspberry the next time. Overall, this was a memorable and amazing experience. Kaelyn checked in with us frequently and was helpful with questions and recommendations. The atmosphere did not translate well in pictures I saw on Yelp. The atmosphere is cozy and a lot more upscale then what I had seen. This really is a place to dine if you haven't had the chance yet. 5 stars! read more

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Finally checked this place out tonight and it was aesthetically exactly the same as Alton's kitchen was--which is a good thing--it's a beautiful building! We were greeted at the door which was great service. Our server was wonderful with Drink recommendations. Our first drinks were ok--we didn't like the Havana nights cocktail but second round was great! The lavender lemonade was a little sweet but good and the old fashioned was on point. I had the beet salad with salmon and it was perfection!! Big portion which is rare to find these days! My husbands filet was cooked medium rare and he asked for medium well. They took it back which was nice but I was done eating by the time he got his food. It took a while to find a server to help us with this. The asparagus was horrible and I dont even know how you mess up asparagus lol. The mashed potatoes were great! I also won a gift card on social media but forgot the physical gift card. Our server could take the social media confirmation unfortunately so we didn't get to use it. We live pretty far away so not sure if we'll be back but if we lived closer we would definitely would come back! Overall recommend going especially if you live in the area!! Such a great bar spot! read more

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Used to be the old Alton's Kitchen. Wife took me here for my birthday dinner, and it was nice, but not as good as a lot of the other options around the area for a nice steak house. I had gotten the ribeye, and it was cooked perfectly, but the seasoning just was kind of meh. Cocktails were decent, but not really anything to write home about. We had ordered some appetizers as well, and the calamari was great, the Cambridge oysters were basically oysters rockafeller but with a weird cold potato salad in the middle smothered in dill. read more

Wife and I are in for dinner and a test of the new ownership and staff replacing an old favorite - Altons. In summary....they have work to do.. First, and very importantly, I must say that the quality of the food was first rate. My filet was very good, served right off the grill, and perfectly cooked to med/rare. Wife's fried chicken was excellent, tho a bit of the spicy side for her taste. What is missing is the place's "readiness" for a top spot experience. They are working on their 3rd chef since opening in April. Our server started last week. A new chef starts this weekend and so the menu is in flux and some options on the menu are no longer available. A couple specifics. - $5 for a small basket of table bread sends the wrong message. Don't be chincey in a $50 per plate place. - top flight steak houses offer a variety of sauces and topping options. Very few options here tonite. - wine options are light with most bottles in the $30s, altho the red Zin we selected matched my steak well and was very drinkable. - desert options were limited to 3 flavors of cheesecake. We don't like cheesecake therefore no desert to comment on. - I appreciate they are short staffed right now, but i ended up having to refresh my own glasses of wine, wait way too long to have someone clear the table after the main meal, and was never asked if we'd like coffee or an after dinner drink...both of which we would have ordered. :( So...all in al, not the best impressions tonight, but overall good enough to give them another try in a month or two. read more

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If I could rate this place zero stars I would. My husband and I went with two other couples. The place was half empty on a Saturday night so that should have been the first hint. Let me say they were fully staffed but we still Waited 45 mins for our an appetizers. Caesar salad dressing was flavorless. Wagyu sloppy Joe tasty but cold. Waited another 45 min for entrees and all six meals were barely warm. Room temp seafood is never a good thing. Flavors were lacking on the steaks. Whipped potatoes were too salty. I could have looked past a lot of this if my food was hot. Chocolate lava cake had did not have a gooey center(disappointing). We were there for 2 hours with all the waiting: Party of 6 over $500 with tip: We will not be back. I was so disappointed with the food. It's such a nice place, very upscale but the food is subpar to say the least. 0/10 read more

We wanted to give this new restaurant a try. My wife and another couple went for dinner last Friday night. I ordered the filet and the other three ordered the highly recommended halibut dish. We were having a nice time visiting while we waited for our dishes. The wait was getting long when our server came out to apologize for the delay. He stated there was a problem in the kitchen and the food was coming out shortly. When the food did come out it was not very hot. The halibut was so over cooked, it was like a crunchy hash brown. My filet was not cooled like I requested but my baked potato was good. Our server did not make too many appearances after that and when he finally came by we informed him that the food was not acceptable. He said he would let them know in the back. The general manager did come over and comped our meals and apologized. We even were given desert on the house. We appreciated the general manager coming by and taking care of the meal. I hope it is growing pains. Service was a 2 star and food was a 1 star. I don't think we will be back. read more

Food was good, not great. Way over priced for portion given. Service was good. Ambience was good. Enjoy the new patio area. If you have dietary restrictions or wish to change any dish in any way, forget it. They allow no substitutions. If you make reservations, make sure you, your kids, and your guests will all still make it. They hold $25 / head to reserve a table. Plenty of other great restaurants in the area who cater more to their customers. read more

Really amazing food. This is a hidden gem!!! Service was fabulous and ambiance is upscale and sophisticated. Been here a few times and always enjoy my meal. Fabulous dirty martinis (blue cheese olives!). Desserts are great! read more

I took my wife and kids to Peninsula Prime for Queens Fest July 2024. My kids are in grad school so they are old enough to appreciate fine dinning. The staff and waitress were extremely friendly and pleasant. The big disappointment came with the bartender. I ordered a Negroni and it came in a martini glass. A Negroni is typically served on the rocks in a highball glass. The drink was good, just served incorrectly and too little of it. My daughter ordered an Aperol Spritz which is made of Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of soda. This was Aperol and a lot of club soda and that is all. If there was Prosecco in this drink it was waved over the top of the glass. We all ordered salads for starters so no biggie there, its a salad. For Entree's we had the Braised Short Rib, Stuffed Chicken Breast and 2- Filet and & Shrimp. The Short Rib was wonderful. It was served with goat cheese fregola and baby carrots. Very tasty and tender. The Stuffed Chicken Breast was over cooked and dry. The stuffing was home-made chicken sausage which was not bad. It just did not seem to marry well with the overcooked chicken breast. The filet and shrimp were OK. You could fix this at home and do as well. The shrimp were not attractive on the plate. Just 2 white shrimp laying there. If they would have been placed on the grill for a short time to add some color to make them more attractive and to add flavor it would have helped. The filets were good, not great or memorable, but for Queens Fest it is about what is expected. The deserts were a big hit. We had Better Than Sex Cake, Mini Red Velvet Cake and raspberry sorbet. All were fantastic. I appreciate Peninsula Prime for participating in Queens Fest. I wish restaurants would put a better foot forward when doing so because being reasonably new to the area this gives is a chance to try new restaurants without spending a ton of money. When we find restaurants that we enjoy and they put a good product out we will support them and return and tells others about it. However, when they seem to just go through the paces just to participate and put an average product out it gives me the message that if you aren't paying full price you really do not matter. We ordered a bottle of wine and drinks from the bar and tipped over 20% because I waitresses deserved it. So we do not just order the Queens Fest menu. We will likely return, but Peninsula Prime will not be top of the list waiting to go again. If we return it will be because of the staff excluding the bartender. read more

Food had to be sent back. Overpriced crab cakes considering the quality of the food was subpar. Too much breading. Ordered a $50 dish that lacked all season so this was also sent back. Cocktails on the other hand were decent. Atmosphere is very nice and elegant. Had some guest come prior to our searing and as they sat at the bar, for 40 mins, they didn't receive any service. The ma trade did accommodate us with an apology and served our table a nice bottle of champagne, however, still didn't make up for the quality of food and service prior to seating and thereafter. The waitress was subpar as well, so overall, not an experience that would bring me back to try them again. Prices of the food should match the service quality and ambiance, however, this was a huge miss for a table of 5. read more

We have given this place a few chances since the renovation and tonight was our last visit. Food Food presentation and quality is far below the prices being charged. Grossly overpriced for sub-par food. Cocktails I ordered a caipirinha cocktail, which is one of my favorite cocktails. It was not sweet and there was no mint, which is usually a standard part of the recipe. When I told the server, she told me she'd bring simple syrup and I could mix it myself to get it right. So I'm paying $15 for a cocktail and I need to mix it myself.....NOT. Service Server passed the plates to us to pass around when serving. She also set the incorrect orders down in front of my husband and I. A good server always knows who ordered what. And, the restuarant wasnt even busy on a Friday night. Ambiance Not sure what they are trying to be, casual bar with dining or just an indoor space, but doesnt feel great. Such a shame as it is a great location, but wont spend $500 again on dinner for four again there. read more

Food was excellent Service was as excellent The ambiance was so nice Can't wait to go back read more

There's something missing in what should otherwise be a slam dunk restaurant experience in an eatery that has great décor, ambiance and location. What's missing is common sense. I usually meet friends here when I'm in the area, and usually am the one to recommend the location. But things have just been spiraling every visit. The last visit, I was grossly overcharged. I'm not prone to exaggeration and don't use the term "grossly" lightly. Brought it to the attention to of the server, who looked like a deer in the headlights but eventually just shrugged like there was nothing that could be done about it. Pay very, very close attention to your tab, be sure you are getting what you ordered, and charged accordingly. And don't expect any follow up from management. read more

I have been there twice in the last couple weeks and lets say it is is hit or miss. Once for an event my company held, and last night. The company event was and evening of appetizers etc. Most of them just so so, and lacked flavor. There was nothing to make me say, "I must have again if this on the menu". The menu is eclectic and offers many options. Sadly for me the food just fell short. My app was the confit duck spring rolls, nothing to see here IMO. I ordered clams with pork belly, while the broth was the star of the dish, the potatoes in the dish do nothing for the dish at all and the clams were overcooked. The broth would be great in a lentil soup, the pork belly was underwhelming and lacked flavor. While our group is great for tasting each others dish I can mention the Caesar salad missed the mark. It lacked acid. The risotto was good and the portion was HUGE. The steak was ordered med rare part of it was rare. The wedge salad was good-basic, and again a generous size. The truffle fries were fantastic and would be the only thing I would order again. The presentation of the food is beautiful, our server was very good, she gets 5 stars. I have always loved the atmosphere of this place even when it was Alton's. It is still a beautiful place. For the price of the food I expect better. Before you get bitter about my review I will mention I went to culinary school myself, so I do have a working knowledge of the food industry. Personally, I would never Beat Bobby Flay, but I can hold my own. read more

Great potential for upscale go-to place. But why the loud, pounding club music? Unfortunate.

Had a pleasant experience at Peninsula Prime in a Saturday evening. Reservation was easy online, our server was courteous and food was impressive. We ordered the mussels as an appetizer, it was perfectly cooked with right doneness and flavor. Entrees we chose the pork and beans and the halibut. The cut of the pork was phenomenal and the size was generous. I had broccolini paired with my halibut and the veggies are perfect as well. Will come back. Thanks! read more

Peninsula Prime - PEI muscle with Pinot Grigio sauce - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Our large family had Easter dinner at Peninsula Prime and it was amazing. Every course on the menu was filled with great choices. I had the Lamb Wellington for the main course and it was done perfectly. The chef, Bryan Naylor, visited our table and described to us this feast. He had a lot to be proud of. The managers, staff and everyone representing this restaurant were welcoming and made it a festive occasion. Thank you . read more

Wow, what a change after only a few months. Menu has jacked up prices significantly, with changes to include eliminating prime rib, which was touted as a specialty in the early days. The addition of live music in the bar meant that the noise level in the dining room was ridiculously loud. Like ... servers yelling to be heard. And we had to put down a $50 deposit to hold our reservation, on a Wednesday. That suggests a venue looking for upscale diners. But the experience was anything but. Left after a drink, salads and some oysters. So disappointing. read more

I can't lie... i was a skeptic!! Management is SO nice and knowledgeable about the menu. I loved the cocktails here. The bacon wrapped figs are to die for and the filet was so tender!! read more

Sad that this place went from meh, to mediocre. Was hoping the time it took to reopen this restaurant was spent making the great updates the place needed... well if you like/need/want leopard furniture your in luck maybe a chandelier update also. Honestly the place didn't need a face lift, it needed better food...! Unfortunately, they did neither. We started with the PEI muscles, they smelled old and looked old and stringy. read more

Best Steak I ever had in my life. If you like a thick, tender and juicy steak order the Kansas City 20oz Strip. Wonderful wine menu and a truly relaxing upscale dining atmosphere. read more

We came for a birthday dinner & it was our first time here. Everything was great! The chef even came out to show us the Tomahawk that we ordered & then cut it for us at the table. Service was great! They set up the table with personalized menus & confetti which was so nice! Great music & not crowded. read more

The Chef did not have to play with our hearts and stomachs the way he did! He is a God in that kitchen! Everything we ate was phenomenal, outstanding, superb, above and beyond any of my expectations. He is passionate about his food and I can tell because everything was made with love! Our waitress Angela was amazing along with Anna! She felt like a best friend, she described everything on the menu in so much detail that it was hard for us to even choose. Everything sounded amazing and absolutely the food lived up to the descriptions and the hype in taste and presentation! I will 1000% return. The atmosphere was beautiful, it was inviting, the staff is amazing, and the food was out of this world! There was a party in my mouth with every bite. My delicious drink, The Royal Rose, gets an honorable mention because it made me feel like a delicate Caribbean flower. As for the food!!! We started off with the calamari, the sauce pairings were delightful, we also had the Cambridge Oyster- delicious, and the savory appetizer and the potato salad on there surprised me with how delicious it was. The Lobster tacos were crispy on the outside with a nice citrusy blended flavor on the inside! Reminded me of Ceviche DELICIOUS ! For our entrees, My friend ordered the steak and shrimp with the peppercorn sauce and whipped potatoes. She stated everything was great! We could tell because she didn't even leave any of her food on her plate. I tasted it myself and it was amazing. My other friend ordered the Pacific Barramundi with the shrimp and lobster Risotto, the chef had the audacity to put all of those things together on a plate and we couldn't even believe how amazing that combo was!!! ! I ordered the Atlantic Halibut with rock shrimp mashed potatoes and lobster Nage!!!! All of the items in my plate including the garnish married together to have the most amazing flavorful meal experience ever. I didn't think I would be able to do anything else but was convinced to top it all off with dessert. The Raspberry Coco Duet cake with the crème Brûlée was disrespectfully delicious- disrespectful because I was already stuffed and couldn't even imagine making space for dessert but I'm so glad I did because it was sooooo good! Hands down a great dining experience from beginning to end! I plan to come back for my birthday!! The other super cool thing is that the menu constantly changes so it's going to be new and fresh every time we come! I love it here!!! Everybody needs to run to this restaurant expeditiously! You're in for a treat!!! read more

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Music so loud and inappropriate for a 'fine-dining' restaurant. Couldn't even hear what my dinner companion was saying....wayyyyy overpriced. small charcuterie board had about 4 crackers on it, 4 pieces of cheese, lots of sliced carrots (really?). crab pretzel doughy and very litte crab... please - someone buy this place and give Peninsula residents a great place to eat, like we had with Alton's. read more

Our group of ladies enjoyed PP's Queen's Feast dinner tonight. The food was very good, the service was excellent, and the ambience made the experience quite enjoyable. Also, thanks to this restaurant's management for allowing separate checks. We'll definitely visit this restaurant again! read more

Ate at the bar with my wife. Staff was very friendly and professional. I ordered a medium rare rib eye which was cooked perfectly. This is also my type of atmosphere. If you enjoy steak houses give this place a try! read more

Peninsula Prime - Rib eye - Steakhouses Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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This new restaurant is one of the best in the Mooresvile area. My filet was very flavorful and prepared perfectly. Oysters Rockefeller and double baked potato were delicious. Our servers were attentive and friendly. We will look forward to returning for another dinner. read more

Highly disappointing is being kind. Ambiance definitely needs a refresh. Online menu did not resemble actual menu given with limited options. No specials. Oysters came out without cocktail forks and lemons. Calamari came out cool and without lemons. Four out of five dinners came out cool. They re-heated plates which dried out medium rare steaks and toughened the shrimp. Steak knives came out AFTER dinner served, no condiments offered for steak and fries. The steak was tough and flavorless. Pride in presentation and preparation were NOT apparent. This was a totally unremarkable experience for a $500.00 + dinner. read more

Food is excellent and great atmosphere. Margo is an excellent server and very attentive. Definitely recommend this place.

They ran out of the following Beer...Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Modelo, and Stella. They also ran out of Ketchup!!! Told the manager and was given excuses. We were told that the manager had already given his notice to quit. I do not recommend PP. read more

Delicious & home made fresh. Halibut & Gnocchi were both great, the limoncello sponge was light & Kaitlyn was a wonderful server. Thanks Chef Bryan! read more

it was my husband's 60th birthday and this was an absolute nightmare. We miss the old Alton's kitchen and cocktails from the atmosphere down to the food and prices.. $58 for a 12.0z prime rib with no sides. mostly fat. I would say 6oz of it was fat. because the meals don't come with sides I ordered a side of mac & cheese that was $10 and it looked like risotto. She said it was supposed to taste like sharp cheddar cheese. It tasted nothing like sharp cheddar cheese. Had to order baskets of bread....$16 Ordered calamari for appetizer, which was also $16 and it was by far the smallest plate of calamari I've ever seen. we had to move from the booth we requested to a table because the space was way too wide for the table. so they had to sit us at a U shaped booth where a side chair had to be added. my daughter got a grilled chicken breast that not only smelled rancid it tasted like rotten egg. btw- some other wait staff hit our server on the way in or out of a swinging door and the $16 bread we ordered went all over the floor & we had to wait for them to make/bake another batch. Very limited menu. And way to expensive. when other restaurants were booked we settled on this place, hardly anyone even in there, and now we know why. will NOT be back! oh and also the tip suggestion on the receipt STARTS at 22%. read more

We came here with some friends & had not been here since it changed hands a few years ago as we no longer live in the area. Honestly, we were a bit concerned as we were the only table at 6pm on a Friday in the whole place, but it ended up being a decent experience. The server was prompt & friendly. The menus are individual placemat type sheets of paper - so that seemed odd for a higher end place, but I guess if you change them frequently it's more convenient for them. The calamari appetizer was very good. Our friends got the salmon, hubby got a pork loin dish & I got the pasta bolognese. All the food was good, but not spectacular. My pasta had good flavor but it was overdone - not mushy but definitely too soft. Portions were generous, dare I say almost excessive - I'm not kidding when I say I had an entire 1lb box of pasta in my bowl & hubby wasn't able to finish his meal which is rare. They have added a nice bar on the patio outside which will be nice in the cooler months. So overall, it was just meh. Nothing overwhelmingly fantastic but nothing horrible. Probably won't be back when we're on that side of town again because there are lots of other/better choices in the area. read more

A 5 star dinner and the service from Angela was too notch! Her knowledge of the menu was excellent- i had the lobster pot pie and my husband had the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin. Both delicious- and half price bottles of wine on Wed. Was a bonus! Thanks Angela and chef for a great night and the patio outside was lovely. read more

Went there Tuesday night. We tried 5 different offerings on the happy hour menu. Wagyu tacos in wait... potato chip tacos, absolutely scrumptious. Crispy rock shrimp plentiful and delicious. Short ribs quesadilla with a uniquely fabulous salsa. The fried calamari was tender and the sauces, especially the lime anchovy aioli, a must try. And my favorite the meatball sliders, oh I'll be having them again soon. All on an absolutely beautiful alfresco dining area. Great atmosphere and flavorful cuisine !! read more

The atmosphere was wonderful on the outside bar area, music by John Sullivan was amazing !!! Now on to the food which was mediocre at best. I ordered the gulf shrimp, be aware you get 6 shrimp that were saltier than the ocean for $42 (just shrimp). We ordered creamy spinach but was brought mashed potatoes, returned them and got the spinach after we had eaten (they did take it off the bill). My companion got the wild salmon which was good but heavy on the salt. Will try again, may have been an off night for them. By the way we tasted the spinach when we put it in the box, extremely salty read more