This review is long overdue! Rudy's Prime Steakhouse in Clarkston is truly a fantastic dining experience! From the incredible atmosphere to the outstanding food and wonderful staff, everything is top-notch. The steaks are absolutely delicious, the appetizers are amazing, and the quality of the food never disappoints! A special thank you to Emily, our server, who is absolutely phenomenal! She is friendly, attentive, personable, and truly goes above and beyond to make the experience memorable. The entire staff is welcoming and professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about their guests. A special acknowledgement to Robert and Chris, who have done an incredible job bringing their vision of a premier, upscale steakhouse to life in Clarkston! Their attention to detail, commitment to exceptional food and service, and dedication to creating a truly memorable dining experience are evident in every aspect of the restaurant. They've created something really special, and Clarkston is lucky to have it! Rudy's Prime Steakhouse has a sophisticated and inviting ambiance, making it the perfect place for a wonderful evening out! Great food, exceptional service, and a first-class dining experience on every level. Highly recommend, and we can't wait to return read more

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Terrific steaks, cooked exactly as ordered. The sautéed mushrooms were lovely, the carrot cake was really great. We appreciated the attentive service and nice selection of wines by the glass. The house pickle martini was a fun twist on a classic. I'm a big fan of a hasselback potato. While flavorful, this fell short as the edges were not browned and crispy. That's the thrill of the hassle back. This would be a five star review IF they would prohibit ball caps, men in t-shirts, shorts, or anyone in denim in the main dining room on Saturday nights. It was clear there were many people celebrating special occasions with men in sport coats and ladies dressed nicely. As a courtesy to those guests, people with ball caps and other casual attire or athletic attire should be seated in the bar or outside on a Friday or Saturday night. As Tony Soprano put it so well: Is this a ballpark? Are you eating a hotdog? Take off your hat! read more

My wife wanted to go somewhere special for her birthday so I made reservations at Rudy's. We arrived a few minutes early so they sat us in the lounge and we enjoyed a cocktail while we waited for our table. We were seated at a table toward the back and our waiter greeted us straight away and got us water and talked about appetizers. We chose the burrata and thoroughly enjoyed it. For dinner I ordered the dry aged New York and my wife the filet. We added mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and Brussels sprouts. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the sides were amazing! We order too much food, but figured it would make a great sandwich the next day. They offered my wife a free desert for her birthday and she chose the banana pudding. It was a nice light ending to an amazing meal. The food was great, the service impeccable and look forward to going back. read more

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Really delicious food. Been here a couple times now. I did not like the beet salad I ordered very much but these harissa carrots were INSANE. I am still thinking about it. I love the set up and how you can see the kitchen. If you're look for a nice place out this is it! read more

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

We stopped in here for a few drinks but decided to split a burger while we were at it! It's Burger week after all! The cocktails were all fantastic! The ambiance was beautiful. Very classy. The burger was a delicious smash burger bag we really enjoyed! We also had wonderful service with very informed staff! They had a huge array of whiskey and were quite knowledgeable about them all. I would definitely like to come back and try more of their food. Their happy hour was terrific so I recommend coming around that time! read more

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Amazing one of the top five steakhouses I have been into in the country. Let me put it this way, we were at a hockey tournament for my son my wife said I booked this place this steakhouse. Little did I know that I would walk into one of the most amazing ambiance service and food joints that I've ever been to and trust me I know steak and seafood places.. Highly recommend this place 5 out of 5 stars. Like I said one of the top five in the country highly recommend Oy read more

Amazing experience from beginning to end. Beautiful ambiance and a very welcoming atmosphere. The wait staff and the hosts up front were incredibly kind and attentive. Our table wasn't quite ready, so they had us relax on a comfortable couch in the bar area, which was such a nice touch. We started with drinks, my mocktail was delicious, and my husband loved his drink as well. Every dish we tried was fresh and absolutely amazing. The Caesar salad was a standout favorite. We also tried the shrimp, steak, Brussels sprouts, lobster mac and cheese, potatoes, and more... everything was so good. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Used to love this place until me and my girlfriend came to celebrate her birthday we didn't realize her ID was expired the waitress very politely told her she couldn't have a drink with an expired ID which is not big deal at all we completely understand but the waitress offered to ask the manager about it we said sure then the manager comes to our table looks at the ID and very rudely goes "no we won't be serving you have you even gone to renew your license" and other tables were looking at us it was uncomfortable my girlfriend was balling when we were walking out we never asked for the manager to come over and be a pompous condescending jerk a simple hey sorry unfortunately we can't make an acceptation would have been fine. We spend between $400 to $600 every time we come and now will never come back. read more

My husband and I love coming here for happy hour! We recently brought my mom in for a milestone birthday dinner and all of us enjoyed the appetizers and our meals. My husband and dad loved the marrow appetizer and I enjoyed the butter that came with the sourdough. My mom thought her birthday dessert was delicious as well. Great service from everyone. It was a little loud in there, which made it difficult for my 95 year old grandma to hear, but it was very busy. read more

The perfect place for a nice evening out! Steaks are consistently cooked to requested temp and delicious. I highly recommend adding a lobster tail, bone marrow and chimichurri. Amazing Cesar salad. Add on some French fries, bread basket, Mac & cheese, and crab arancini = you won't be disappointed. My only diss after having several incredible dishes here, I thought their burger should have been a lot better than it was. For a smash burger style, it was missing texture and flavor. Service is always pretty great too. Awesome wine selection! They easily have a top 3 Best French fry, ever. I'm really not a dessert person, but my daughter is and I've got to say - they have one of the best bread puddings I've ever had. read more

Great restaurant. Enjoyed the ambiance. Service was fantastic. We tried the scallops, burrata, fish, NY strip steak, mac & cheese, and creamed spinach. I would highly recommend the scallops, Caesar salad to start. I really enjoyed the NY strip steak - cooked to perfection with amazing flavors. My fish - I thought it was cooked great but the sauce was not my favorite - it was a pesto based sauce and a little sour for my liking - my husband loved it though. For sides I would highly recommend the creamed spinach and mac n cheese. Both had a lot of flavor. I was skeptical to try the creamed spinach but I am so glad we did. This restaurant is very pricy. read more

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100000/10 service tonight! Nathan Smith was our server, and he exceeded every expectation and then some. From the moment we sat down, he offered thoughtful wine and menu recommendations based on both his personal favorites and customer favorites, which made the experience feel much more personalized. His timing was absolutely perfect. He made sure we had time to enjoy our toast and our wine before checking back to take our appetizer order, and he paid close attention to the pace of our meal without ever making us feel rushed. He was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely made our entire dining experience unforgettable. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, but even more than that, I would 1000/10 recommend requesting Nathan as your server. He was truly exceptional! read more

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A great new environment inside what was Rudy's Market, transforming to a lovely, service-focused restaurant Rudy's Prime Steakhouse. Not meat eaters, we still found plenty of options to enjoy from the Burrata, interestingly served with marinated artichokes and grilled bread. He had fried chicken, I had half baked chicken with spicy sauce served on side to lower the spice level for me. The creamy white cheese Mac was tasty but we prefer a cheddar blend. Many other menu choices for next time's visit! read more

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We came here for a double date and had an incredible experience from start to finish. Everything from the atmosphere to the service and food was top-notch. The vibe is classy and warm, perfect for a fun night out without feeling too formal. The food was fantastic across the board. We ordered the Caesar salad (fresh, crisp, and perfectly dressed), Rudy's cheeseburger, vodka pasta, lobster mac and cheese, crab arancini, sautéed shrimp, french fries with truffle aioli, Rudy's mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, brussels sprouts, and roasted mushrooms. Every single dish was delicious and clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. We also had the Allen Brothers Prime Filet and Piedmontese Tomahawk - both were beautifully cooked, super tender, and easily some of the best steaks we've had in a while. What really took the experience to the next level, though, was our server, Nathan. He was absolutely phenomenal. Not only was he friendly, knowledgeable, and super attentive, but he also took the time to plate our food at the table--a detail you don't see very often and one that made the night feel extra special. It felt like fine dining without any of the pretense. Nathan anticipated what we needed before we even asked, and he truly made us feel like VIPs. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate peanut butter cake, affogato, and carrot cake. All were rich, flavorful, and the perfect end to a perfect evening. Rudy's delivered in every way--amazing food, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Amazing experience and even better food! Our server (Steve) was great and everything came out quick but fresh. Loved the ambiance and cozy feel of the restaurant. Can't wait to go again! read more

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse - Carrot Cake and Crème Bruele - Steakhouses Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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Went to Rudy's for a work dinner and I thought it was excellent. The waitress brought out truffle fries for me when she brought bread for everyone else because I can't have gluten. What a wonderful substitute and they were amazing!! Their coffee martini was soooo good!! Their creme brulee was perfect. It is a bit pricey but compared to their neighbor, you actually get a lot of great food!! Worth every bite. The ambiance was warm and cozy, the staff was on top of everything. You must experience this place at least once. read more

NY strip ordered med came well done first potatoe ordered was tasteless so when new steak came ordered mash potatoes xtra hot came ice cold usually give a restaurant a second chance, especially when there's so many good reviews but then there's a lot of negative reviews. I know for sure. I'm not gonna give this place a second chance there's too many good restaurants that I get a guaranteed excellent steak and side dishes that should be cold or nicely chilled and items that need to be hot or extremely hot so sorry but look elsewhere if you're looking for a top-of-the-line Steakhouse. I think I saw 2 managers walking around but no one came to our table best thing in restarant was as our server. Steak houses should know how to season a prime steak and house mgr or owners should always make appearance at every table . read more

My husband and I couldn't wait to try Rudy's Prime Steakhouse, and we were not disappointed! We started with the Caesar salad, made with baby gem lettuce. The staff thoughtfully split the salad for us, accommodating my vegetarian preference by providing a balsamic dressing, since their traditional Caesar dressing has anchovies. This level of service was truly appreciated. For our main courses, we shared the Vodka Pasta and the Mushroom Pasta. Both dishes were so amazing that we finished every bite. My husband also ordered the lamb chops; while he found them good, they weren't quite his favorite. For dessert, we had the carrot cake. It was very good, but, I still prefer the version at Jay Alexander's. Sorry, Rudy's! The ambiance here is very elegant and inviting, which makes it a perfect spot for a date night. We really enjoyed our experience, and look forward to returning very soon. Great job Rudy's! read more

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Service is good, but open seating make it a very noisy venue. Food quality is a step short of what a good steakhouse should be. Steaks are over-priced, and everything else on the menu was good, but not great. read more

With all we've read about Rudy's, we were excited to try it and our expectations were high. The experience fell far short of the hype. The first thing that struck us is that It was so loud in the restaurant, we couldn't hear the waiter or carry on a conversation in a normal voice. Part of the issue is just the high ceilings and hard surfaces in the restaurant, but the bigger issue was that there was the constant bass thump of club music playing. The music selection is dead last in what I would choose for fine dining. The Ceasar Salad was excellent, and the the Classic Wedge wasn't bad, but should be called "The Nearly Wedge." Making the wedge from baby gem instead of iceberg just doesn't hold up as classic. The pickeled onions and the tomatoes add a nice flavor, but the blue cheese and bacon should be the star of this salad and both were lacking. For mains, I had the Wagyu Ribeye which was excellent. Perfectly to temp, well seasoned, an excellent crust, and a first rate piece of meat. Both my wife's Prime Filet and the Hassleback potato were tales of two halves. Half the steak was tender and flavorful, and the other half was tougher and would have failed without the zip sauce. It wasn't a bad steak, but not up to a top steakhouse. For sides, we had the asparagus, which was excellent, and the hassleback potato. The potato was flavorful, but only the ends were cooked thoroughly. The center was undercooked to the point of not being edible. We pointed this out to the server, and the response was proper and a bit beyond. Not only did they remove the potato from the bill, but also comped a piece of carrot cake for desert, which my wife thoroughly enjoyed. Rudy's doesn't even make my top 10 list for Metro Detroit steakhouses, and there's no comparison with Capital Grille, Wilder's or even the Rochester Chop House. It's unlikely I'll return. read more

Service was great welcomed in, we sat at the bar for happy hour, drink was very good, caviar was yummy and burger was great, the Mac n cheese was not so good, chewy and not very cheesy . Good experience overall though read more

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Ambiance is beautiful without being stuffy. Service was excellent. There were three of seated in a comfortable round booth. The tuna appetizer was delicious but the bone marrow wasn't to our taste. It seemed undercooked and although the bread served with it was delicious, it was too thick for the delicacy of marrow. The lemon sauce did not enhance the flavor of the marrow. Entrees were halibut and lamb chops, all of which were expertly cooked and delicious. The hasselback potato was pretty blah and a little hard. We would definitely return. read more

The best filet I have had in a long time! Awesome spicy Pear Martini that was our server's recommendation. Bread and butter were the low point of the meal (just kinda weird butter and bread combo). Prices were a little stupid for Clarkston... Noise level was pretty bad....even on a fairly quiet Wednesday night...like every other restaurant in town due to poor acoustic treatment read more

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse - Spicy pear martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Love that this place is in our hometown. The size is perfect & love a steakhouse with an open kitchen. Reminds me of Steak 48 in Chicago. Steak was cooked perfect. The sides are great and portioned for 2-3 people. The final touch was the fact that they have a pastry chef. We tried 3 different items and they were all great. read more

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My wife (Liz) and I recently moved to the Clarkston area and decided to have dinner at Rudy's Prime SteakHouse last night. Our experience began with Nathan Smith, sharing the menu and drink items. Nathan has been here since opening and has years of experience in the restaurant business, which showed. Liz had a glass of wine and I had an Old Fashion. Liz said the wine was great and my old fashion was the best ever. For an appetizer, we ordered oysters on a half-shell, we both had an Allen Brothers Steak with marrow bone as the topping, caesar salad, creme spinach and bread pudding for dessert, and each were the best we have ever tasted. Now, you might be thinking, maybe these guys don't eat at fine dinning places; our experiences include dining in 80 countries at some very fine establishments.. As for the price, we both thought, the price was in-line with the quality of food, drink, service, and ambiance ! read more

Went to this restaurant for my husbands Birthday & it did not disappoint at all!! From a refreshing cucumber gimlet cocktail, to the apps, dinner, & amazing banana dessert everyone was so flavorful & creatively done. The ambiance was beautiful & the service was great. Can't wait to go back! read more

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse - Wagu meatballs & crab arancini - Steakhouses Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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The service was great, we only waited about 10 minutes for our table even though we had a reservation which wasn't bad. The food was decent I don't know if I would come back but it was good for the night. We all really enjoyed the drinks. I'd say try it once and decide for yourself. I'd recommend getting the fried chicken, Cesar salad, and macaroni and cheese side dish. read more

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Rudy's is the best and most delicious restaurant in Clarkston, hands down. We have been here many times, and have never been disappointed with the food or service ... whether sitting at the bar, the lounge, or a table in the dining area. Our favorite items are the creekstone filet, roasted carrots, Caesar salad, and carrot cake. Starting with the homemade sourdough bread and butter is a must! The whipped butter is ridiculously good. Make a reservation if you want to sit in the dining area. Even if it doesn't look busy... they seem to be really thoughtful about their service experience so aren't going to overload the staff. Enjoy! read more

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse - Carrot cake! - Steakhouses Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

Well, starting with the service, it is excellent! The ambiance is so-so. Comfortable but nothing extraordinary. My date and I dressed for an up-scale experience unnecessarily as most of the other patrons were in tee shirts and flannel shirts! Our server was very good and waited the table expertly! I believe his name was Thierry but did an excellent job of serving us! No bread was offered . . . When we arrived we were directed to the bar as the server meeting was still in progress - which was fine. We ordered two drinks that totaled almost $30! When we were led to our table we were given an explanation of the menu and time to select our meal choice. I ordered the ribeye and my date ordered the NY strip. Our sides were a Cesar Salad, roasted mushrooms and potato. I added an "enhancement " of a 4 oz. Lobster tail for an additional $32! The salad was so- so, the roasted mushrooms were rubbery, and the potato was "who cares!" The steaks were very good - flavorful and tasty. The lobster (lobstah,) was less than expected and the butter was not drawn but simply melted butter. We finished the evening with a desert of Banana Pudding recommended by the waiter and espresso. The banana pudding tasted like paste and the espresso was...espresso. I wouldn't go back to Rudy's . . .not unless they started offering a burger on the menu! Putting on a suit and expecting an upscale dinner experience that doesn't happen just pushes me over to Aurora on the Lake for a quality food and dining experience! A $400 experience is not what I'm looking for in fine dining when it doesn't equate. I can sit in the baseball crowd whenever . . . With a hot dog and a beer for $12! (It's been a while since I've been at a game!) read more

So let's start with the good. The service was great and the drinks were good, other than there were a few drinks that can't be specialized because they are premade. Now the bad and ugly. We ordered for food a shareable steak, asparagus and mushrooms. First, my diet doesn't allow me to have pepper so we asked for no pepper on the steak and for it to be rare. Well it came out with pepper and it was medium rare. Um $150 dollar steak and it came out wrong. Ok. But even worst is it was a poor choice of meat. Grizzle and no marble or fat. A steak should be marbled and juicy. I'd be ok if it was over cooked if it was good steak, it was not!!! Shame on this place. Then the asparagus. It was under cooked and not washed so I was eating dirt. Under cooked, dirty, and chard on the grill grossness!!! We left a note so the waiter would know about how bad this food was as we couldn't complain because we were with company who did want a seen because of her business in town but I told her that this review was going up. How horrible of place. No flavor, not able to make simple adjustments and doesn't know how to cook a steak. Even worst the food was cold!!!! I'm sorry but if I'm spending $300 on a meal for two and the other couple spent the same so $600 for four, it better be the best cut of meat, the tastiest food with amazing flavor and this place has none of that. Save your money and don't go!!!! read more

Delicious food & the service went way beyond what is normally experienced in other restaurants!

Phenomenal meal! The meat was cooked to perfection and our server Bri was great. I'll be back

First visit and sat at the bar when opened at 4pm. Had a wonderful bartender named Gracie who did a wonderful job. Their in house crafted cocktails are wonderful and I had the oysters for an appetizer. Then had the octopus appetizer and mushrooms. Mushrooms were amazing and suggest giving customer a piece of bread to soak up the mushroom gravy. The octopus was a bit underwhelming. The octopus was delicious but got lost in the "salad" that it looked like it was presented in. The description didn't seem to indicate it would be in a salad form. Let the octopus speak for itself. Everything else and vibe was great. Will be back. read more

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5 stars minus the tomato!!!! Great place. I highly suggest!! The food was amazing and the carrot cake was even better! read more

So, my wife and I went to Rudy's Steakhouse last night for happy hour. We switch back and forth from the Fed and Rudy's every other week. Last night I left Rudy's feeling genuinely disappointed and honestly a bit scammed. I expect higher prices at a steakhouse, but charging $52 for a Michter's Rye Old Fashioned is beyond excessive - It's unreasonable. What made the situation even worse is that I was never informed of the price, nor was it stated on the menu. Had I known, I never would have order it. Transparency matters, especially when you're charging that kind of premium for a single drink. It is hard to enjoy a night out when you feel taken advantage of, and it leave you questioning the integrity of the pricing overall. A great restaurant should make you want to come back - not make you double check you receipt in disbelief. read more

I was surprised my husband chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner as I am not a big steak person. I like beef prepared the slow cooked way, like braised short ribs or Osso Buco; imparting a much deeper flavor. Other than filet mignon and ribeye steaks, the choices on the dinner menu were somewhat limited; chicken, cod, salmon. I love seafood, so I decided on two appetizers as my entree instead. Crab arancini was very tasty, but could've had a bit more crabmeat. Hokkaido scallops were perfect. Husband 's filet was the best he'd ever had. Bone marrow was boring. Very delicious wedge salad. Tarteflette was bland and disappointing, I expected more flavor; but was greatly improved once we poured on some zip sauce. Affogato was outstanding. I was presented with a small carrot cake pop with a lit candle, which was a surprise. The cake pop was dipped in white chocolate that made it too sweet. But thank you! Service was wonderful, although we did feel slightly rushed. Ambiance was delightful. I thought the menu, especially the wine was a bit on the pricey side, which is why we'll probably not be back as often as we'd like. read more

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Wonderful restaurant! Yummy food, atmosphere and staff were top notch. Would definitely recommend!!! read more

Food and Service was outstanding! My go to Steakhouse in Clarkston Curtis is the best! Took good care of us. read more

I'd be happy to change this one once we actually get to experience it. The guy at the bar playing "savesies" apparently had a higher priority than us (despite being sat at the bar by the host) and we got sat elsewhere in the lounge. After a few minutes of being ignored, we went across the street. No doubt this was an off-night for them and I will revise once I actually get treated like a human. read more

Manhattan was really skimpy for the price. Service was excellent. Veal Parm wasn't very great for $72. Sourdough bread was fab. Lobster Mac was real tasty. Also Brussel Sprouts were very yum. read more