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Primal House

4.5 (89 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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I ordered their Beast Coast IPA.  I like it.
Eric F.

Came by around 10:30 am on a Saturday as a primer before a winery visit. I like this place. There is inside and outside seating. There is butcher shop, some baked goods, and a brewpub. We ordered some wine and beers. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.

The overhead - clean.
George W.

WOW. We were looking for dinner, and the Concierge at the Just In suggested Primal House. If you aren't a local, this is a combination butcher shop, cheese shop, brewery and restaurant, all in one. Farm to table, they raise the cattle they serve. We had a pianist playing for dinner, and she was quite good. As to the food, my wife decided to order their BLTA which was bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado for her dinner. It came with a dish of cole slaw, which was emboldened with some jalepeno - very nice! She said the bacon was very tasty and good on the sandwich. I ordered their filet mignon with a side of their smashed potatoes, which were covered with cheese and bacon chunks. The filet was served with a green chimichurra sauce and a combination of sour creme and horseradish. I went all in on the sour creme and horseradish sauce - it was delightful. The steak was cooked to order. The bathrooms were clean. The service was very strong. The abiance her is butchershop/restaurant/brewery. The back bar was set up nicely - they had a variety of alcohol and non-alcohol drinks. Kid friendly (keep them out of the brewery) and just a nice place to visit! It's a bit off the beaten path, so take the time to find it. Also, their beer names - were pretty EPIC.

Smash burger
Jamie W.

How have I never heard how great Primal House is? While searching for a new lunch place near Tin City, I came upon some glowing Yelp reviews. I've seen the Primal House sign while driving down the hwy. a ton of times but never questioned what it was. First of all, if you're going there to eat, it's a regular restaurant. I thought that being a butcher shop as well that you'd order at the counter and then seat yourselves. Quite the opposite. Though it's not a full bar (beer and wine only, but a great selection) we sat at the bar. I had the smash burger and hubby had the club. Massive serving. I am so glad I got the single patty as it was totally more than enough. Great food. Nice ambiance. Service was impeccable. Fast forward a couple of weeks later and we stopped by to get some steaks to grill. Beef prices are high everywhere right now, but we got some amazing NY steaks that turned out great on the grill. The butcher shop area has a great selection of produce, bread, pre-made meals, local food products and of course, a very good variety of proteins. It feels good to shop and support local businesses. Will be back!

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Daniel V.

Overall food was okay. Quality of meat and portion size is what keeping this rating. Setting is very nice with atmosphere. Waitress didn't have any help though, order a bottle wine that must have been offered to three tables taken back and then they came back finally to our table to give it to us. It was very busy on a Saturday and food took a bit to get out. Selection of menu items was good wine and beer list could use some upgrades. Would try them again to give another chance.

Inside dining room by the bar
Cristina M.

What a great place! From the outside, you wouldn't be able to tell how big it is inside. It has a butcher shop, part market, casual eatery, brewery and fine dining. A group of us girls came in for brunch/lunch over the weekend and enjoyed the food, the decor, the layout, the dining room with the brick wall and the hanging lights were just pretty and added to ambience of this restaurant/store. I had the avocado toast on wheatberry bread which was quite delicious. Melanie was our server, she was great and knowledgeable of the menu. She suggested the flat iron steak to one of our friends which she absolutely enjoyed! The place and the restroom are super clean, absolutely spacious and friendly staff.

Mosaic Madness IPA for the win!!!!
Mare B.

I had my share of mediocre burgers in the past. You know the kind where it's hit or miss, or the kind where the first bite is usually just a mouth full of raw onions?! Yeah well, this is definitely not the case here at Primal House. First time visit here, which we stumbled upon just by driving around and exploring. Now this place will definitely be a "must" whenever we come back into town. Ordered the Primal Burger, which in my humble opinion is second to none and probably one of the best I've had thus far! 4oz (x2) of the freshest, most succulent, meat-forward tasting, and perfectly cooked beef (medium rare) you could ever imagine! WOW, just wow! Superb service the day we came and we were also humbled to have met Chef Marcel who just happened to come out to the dining area to say hello. That speaks volumes in my book. Thank you, Chef. As I write this review, I'm already looking forward to trying their ribeye the next time we come back to town! LOL. CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

Butcher shop
Ed C.

My daughter took me here yesterday for Father's Day. I must say that we were extremely surprised by the wonderful facility, professional staff and all around fun ambience of the place. It's a combination butcher shop, bakery, craft brewing company and eatery. So fun. Great selection of food, wine and beers. They even make their own sodas from scratch. Everything is locally source or made in house. The owners family are ranchers and they harvest their beef weekly from the family farm. Fantastic place. It's a must stop while you're in town visiting or for locals. They're pet friendly on the patio and we were greeted with music from a local duo. Can't say enough about this place. We'll be back often

Haikela M.

Service - perfect Food - you can tell they make everything from the freshest ingredients Ambience - very hip and homey at the same time Tip: When you walk in you'll see the market and butcher section. The restaurant is towards the back.

Jojo H.

I don't normally give 5 stars however, this place deserves more than 4 stars. My husband and I stopped here from L.A., glad we did. I was craving for juicy burger and this place did not disappoint us. The staff are friendly and our waiter (Clayton) was very friendly. The steak bite was cooked to perfection as well as the burger. Bacon was did not have a fake taste it's really bacon!. Service was fast. We also bought sausage to take home. Definitely coming back, from Santa Cruz.

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Reviews are largely positive. People enjoy the fresh, flavorful burgers, the high-quality butcher shop, and friendly, attentive service. The inviting atmosphere and live music are also appreciated.

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best burger in town- great variety- also probably the best chicken fried steak i ever ate for their sunday brunch. love this place

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We so enjoyed our time at Primal House! Great wine list, delicious dinner and very attentive service. Highly recommend!

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Great food (we ordered the carnivore dipper with Cajun fries) and even greater service from Austin. We've been 4 times in the last month!

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The burger is a must, they have so many selections I'll have to come back, plus they are doggy friendly:)

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Love Primal! They have a great sausage selection and the beef I have purchased has been good.

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“Their butcher shop: great, delicious meats and some creative premade stuff Their beers: super solid.”

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The entrance to the backyard.

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View from the entrance to the front counter for ordering.

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