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    Primo Waterfront

    3.7 (111 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Seafood, Salad

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    Moderate noise
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    Joann L.

    My friend and I came here for dinner on a Saturday evening. We made reservations in advance which I would recommend since they do get pretty busy. Since it was still really nice out we opted for patio seating right by the waterfront. It was such a nice vibe while eating - they also have heating lamps for when it gets cold. It seems like their menu changes pretty seasonally but they have a variety of food items. We got the blueberry burrata which was amazing and I am not even a fan of blueberries. Pear arancini also delicious and so unique - nicely crispy with such great flavors. For main meal I got the sweet sausage gnocchi which was also really good. Overall great food just that the service can be a bit slow. They are really busy and it doesn't seem like they have enough staff to accommodate all the guests. Otherwise highly recommend checking this place out!

    Mike C.

    Took the boat out and docked outside this restaurant. Really cool vibe chic place. Very friendly and good waitstaff Oysters super fresh. Baked cams perfect My son ordered lobster roll he said it was really tasty and full of lobster I ordered primo cioppino and it was the best I ever had. Love the fennel inside. The broth was so tasty and not over salted. King crab was super tender Buddy ordered NY strip steak. He said it was cooked perfectly and nice piece of meat I will definitely be coming back by boat or driving.

    Dominique S.

    Came here for my friend's birthday, and we definitely enjoyed ourselves! The food was delicious, the drinks were on point, and the atmosphere was aesthetically pleasing, perfect for a nice night out. I can't wait to come back in the spring or summer to experience the outdoor seating and waterfront views. It seems like the perfect spot for warm-weather dining! The only downside was that service was a little slow, but overall, it was a great experience. I'll definitely be back!

    Rosé and Aperol kinda moment
    Kat P.

    I had a blast happy hour hopping with some friends, Primo's Aperol spritz was $8 (I think), and the rosé was fantastic. We ordered at the bar and then went to a couch so we didn't really interact with the servers, and that was kind of our vibe. Great outdoor seating, we had such a blast that we did a second round before going to our next spot. We'll come back when it opens in the spring!

    Lobster spaghettini which made me sick.
    Josephine O.

    Service was great but the food made me sick. 2 hours after eating my stomach was churning and I was sick later that night and in the morning.

    Caesar salad
    Hillary N.

    I had previously only been to Primo in colder weather and for a cocktail only, and I finally made it back on a beautiful day to enjoy their gorgeous outdoor area and Miami Beach vibes. Our service was incredible- good menu guidance and suggestions, attentive, sweet and personable. The food knocked our socks off. Portions are almost TOO generous. Our shared appetizer, salad and entree could have fed four easily but I'm secretly thrilled to be able to stab it again later tonight. Not pictured is the sweet sausage gnocchi, which was so rich and filling that we have half of it waiting in the fridge. I would struggle to pick a highlight of this meal because each dish was incredible, but do NOT miss the mussels. The broth is out of this world. We almost made a different choice due to weak Yelp stars, but the gorgeous weather and the swanky ambience drew us in. Great decision. This restaurant and its chef and staff deserve 5 stars across the board. It is by far the superior waterfront experience in Newburgh. I wholly recommend dining here and look forward to returning soon!

    Arancini
    Cheyenne C.

    Beautiful location, right on the water. Loved the nautical feel of the restaurant. Drinks took a little to arrive, but tasted really good. Arancini was tasty and both pasta dishes were delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable as well. Would love to come back next time I'm in the area!

    NY Strip Steak
    Amber R.

    Tonight I took my mother out to dinner for her birthday. If Primo's can be described in three words - Explosion of Flavors. This is one of my Top 5 spots in Orange County by far. Every dish has an explosion of flavors and it is all combined so well! Every season they try to include new dishes to add new flavor and new drinks. I will be coming back! P.S Perfect place to go for birthday's, date nights, family gatherings, etc. 10/10

    Bread basket with mysterious delicious green ricotta
    Stephanie M.

    This restaurant was a pleasant surprise for a date night spot. First of all the Decor is so bright, clean, open and posh that it feels like you've been transported elsewhere. We sat waterside and was really able to take in the beautiful views of the Hudson. Our waiter Phil, was superb. He was knowledgeable, accessible and honest. He really gave this experience a customize feel. To start our drinks were provocative and complicated but absolutely delicious. I had gotten the melon drink and instead of vodka or gin I had a double tequila YKTV ( not too sweet) perfect balance with mint and cantaloupe. My partner got the dirty mezcal pepper drink which was fresh and clean tasting. With our drinks we had a bread basket of toasted sour dough and crispy bread sticks with a ricotta with pesto ( it was green that may be wrong ), but it was delicious nonetheless. Phil and the sous chef team had treated us to a crostini with a house made chicken salad and drizzled with OO, this bite was such a a treat and had us salivating for more. The chicken was so well seasoned and whatever other flavors was playing on that crostini was dancing on my taste buds. For appetizers we had the Cesar Nero and the shrimp toast both are beautifully portioned and shareable. The Cesar Nero was surprising looking with the squid ink and calamari but the real star was the breadcrumbs charred spicy little bites of love, y'all need to package and sell that they were so good. The shrimp toast was a 4.5 only critique was that I wish the toast was a lil crispier but that is a matter of preference btw this is the only dish where you can have the chefs marinara and Baybeeeee it's so flavorful I wanted to sop the sauce with some parm and bread it honestly needs to be on everythingggggg. For our entree we had gotten the lobster spaghetti and the crab squid ink pasta with a broccolini. The lobster spaghetti was a 4, creamy saucy, savory with a little spicy bite at the end. The crab squid ink pasta was delicate and delicious a 5 for me. The broccolini was broccolini not bad, but wish there was something to balance the bitter of the green. Phil you were amazing, this place, location and food is amazing. Y'all need to try this.

    Rainbow ice cream cake
    Jessica C.

    The only reason I think this place gets some low reviews is because occasionally service is slow but I never mind because the location is awesome. Tonight our service was quick and the food and drinks were so good. The cantaloupe drink is so yummy. And we had the tuna crudo appetizer which was delicious. The octopus appetizer also was amazing. My husband had the squid ink pasta which I tased and was so good and I had the lobster pasta which has a nice kick. Great espresso martini and I had one of the deserts that was gelato with olive oil which who knew those went together. Yes it is expensive but it is all seafood which I expect to cost more.

    Burratta with blueberry
    Krusang P.

    Came here for the first time on a Sunday night for a table of two, and was very impressed. Great service with a smile, the ambiance was very intimate and upscale, and the food was delicious. We sat indoors as it was late and a bit chilly outside, but the seating arrangement outside looked great and the views of the water looked fantastic. We both agreed that this was perhaps the best food we've had in a while. We look forward to coming back during the day for brunch!

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    Excellent ambiance and service. Favorites include the blueberry buratta and octopus salad to start/share.

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