I decided to come here for my birthday and made the horrible mistake of not saving room for dessert, I'm still upset over that... The location couldn't have been any more better,the views are exceptional and so is the staff.My waiter took his time to study the menu and it shows. I was a really big fan of the poke and my drink which I forgot the name of, everything was decent but the view really does add one hell of a touch! I would definitely go back especially if they have a happy hour !

4 stars for food but I'm giving it 5 stars for our exceptional service. We really enjoyed our dinner. The view was beautiful and our server was phenomenal. Courtney was our server and she went above and beyond. We had the ahi stack, and we shared the filet and lobster. We also added sides (mashed potatoes and spinach). The food was above par (we ordered the steak medium rare and it was definitely served rare so they could improve on that). The potatoes were delicious. The ahi presentation was pretty. I would recommend this restaurant. A server can make it or break it and Courtney definitely made our experience so pleasant. We honestly haven't had this experience with another server in a very long time.

Wow !! My wife and I had a wonderful Anniversary Dinner at Island Prime last night. The filet was melt-in-your-mouth tender and that rich beef flavor was so good. Don't pass up on the baked potato or the popovers!! The Bone in Rib Eye was really flavorful and trimmed perfectly. What really made the night special was Jeremy. He let us set the pace of our meal, was very helpful with wine and gave us a couple of tastings before making our selections and his timing was impeccable. The surprise flourless chocolate raspberry cake at the end might has well been named after my wife. It is her favorite just by coincidence. A perfect choice and perfect evening. Thanks Jeremy and the staff and chef.

My husband and I went to island prime for our anniversary dinner. The food was absolutely delicious and probably the best potatoes I've ever ever had in my entire life! The filet mignon melted in your mouth. Our server was definitely attentive and recommended great items. The ambience was very moody and romantic. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back.

I'm really on the fence with this place. I want to give a 3.5 star rating, but let's go with 4. It wasn't bad by any means! I'm wishy-washy on this because where one thing was good, another was meh. Came here for a specific event so we had a set course menu. Off the bat, this place is beautiful, how can it not be? A portion of the restaurant is hanging over the water, it has a clear view of the city skyline, and we were there for sunset so of course it was lovely. To begin had a Popover which I immediately was surprised but happy to see. My mom used to make these when I was little so it was a tase of nostalgia. The popovers had the right amount of eggy texture and with the butter it was yummy, I ate it all but noticed a lot of people didn't in the top....sad. Then had the great lobster bisque, 5 STARS. But then the main course....I had the sea bass and hubby had the ribeye. The sea bass was very seafood tasting and yes I know it's a fish, but...I've never had "bad" seabass, I was very disappointment, it's usually always a safe bet. Then the ribeye was grainy. IDK, the main course just wasn't what I was expecting. The desserts were great, my goodness I think they ordered every dessert on the menu. So after typing this out, yes it's a 4-star....but I would recommend going for a drink, app, dessert, watch the sunset, and call it a date.

First time dining at Island Prime, as we received a gift card to celebrate our anniversary, and we had a fantastic experience! Ambiance: location is on Harbor Island, right on the water. We weren't seated directly next to a window or with a city view, but had a nice view of the sunset and water. They also have mirrors for people who aren't seated facing the window so they came still see the water, which was a nice touch! White table cloths make it feel fancy. As I would've preferred a table with a water and city view, we still had a nice view of the water. C-level and c-level lounge are also attached in the same building, share the same kitchen, but are more casual options. I would definitely check out C-level because it has fully outdoor seating and faces the city skyline. They have a large parking lot (free self parking) and $11 valet parking. Service: Our server was great, paid special attention to my shellfish allergy, explained all the specials, and provided great recommendations. Food came out timely as well. We never felt rushed and they were busy for a Sunday evening of a holiday weekend. Food: we ordered the calamari katsu to start and it exceeded my expectations. The calamari steak was not tough and it was perfectly crispy with a very light breading. It was topped with the perfect amount of aioli. They serve complimentary popover bread with a delicious whipped butter that was jalapeño something favored. It wasn't spicy and had the perfect hint of flavor. Bread was interesting, but I appreciated that it was different. For entrees, I ordered the center cut filet mignon, which was cooked perfectly to my liking and well seasoned. There was no need for extra sauces. My husband got the prime porterhouse and added prawns to it and absolutely loved everything about it. For sides, we ordered the macaroni and cheese and the crispy brussel sprouts. Both were excellent. The macaroni and cheese was topped with pork belly and crispy fried onions and topped with melted cheese in addition to the creamy sauce the macaroni was in. The brussel sprouts were not really crispy, but were nicely marinated in balsamic and fig jam. They did bring us a complimentary small piece of vanilla layer cake with strawberry filling for our anniversary, which was also very nice. It was the perfect amount after that large meal. The one con for me was the 5% surcharge added to the bill. I think it is a bit much and more than other places, especially when the bill is $$$.

Island Prime is pretty good and a step up of C-Level! I came here on a weekend night, and there was plenty of parking. Though I had a reservation, it took around a 30-40 minute wait until I was seated because they were quite busy. Service was great, as the server was very friendly and attentive! The restaurant is on the quieter side with older guests. I got the pork chop while my boyfriend got the filet mignon. The pork chop was flavorful and cooked well, but some parts were overdone so it was a bit dry. They don't have pre-selected sides for the meat part of the menu, so I was unsure of what to pair with it... I don't think my pairing with the mushrooms really fit the flavor of the meat. If you opt for the pork chop, steak, etc., I would probably suggest for you to ask the waiter for their preferences. I did try my boyfriend's filet mignon, and it was delicious and cooked exactly as requested. The glass of white wine was also divine. Thanks Island Prime!

Came here for dinner in their party room. Nice drink list and very attentive service, though this room has less of an amazing waterfront view than the rest of the main dining room, IMHO. Food wise, the filet Mignon is nice and comes with really tasty mashed potatoes and some okay greens. The Brussels sprouts are pretty good, have a little bit of sweetness. The Mac and Cheese comes with a large amount of fried onion strings and decent amounts of bacon within. Also got an individual key lime pie. Overall, pretty good steakhouse, but nothing food-wise that sets them above and beyond anywhere else I've ever been. I thought the Brussels sprouts were the best dish I had. The main was ok, as was the mac and cheese. The key lime pie was kinda a dud. The filling was ok, but the crust was way too hard to really enjoy. I can see why this spot is popular, but if you're already downtown, you don't need to trek back to the airport for it.

This well appointed, contemporary steak and seafood restaurant is located over the San Diego Bay with picturesque views. Their prime steak options and seafood dishes are super high quality and made with great care. I highly recommend the filet trio plate with three different prepped filet mignon steaks. Their oysters were very good. The sunset views and city views over the water are perfection. Service here was outstanding and friendly. We absorbed loved this restaurant.