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Gainesville, FL Steakhouse | Prime & Pearl - Prime & Pearl, Gainesville, FL

Prime & Pearl

4.7
4.7
869 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
Prime & Pearl is a sublime, delightfully original chophouse in Gainesville, Florida that believes unexpected, flavorful pairings lead to something magical. From steaks, dry-aged for 35 days to uniquely crafted cocktails, dining at Prime & Pearl is an experience. One you won’t soon forget.

Our focus is on bringing things together—often unexpected things—to make something creative and authentic. We believe a sense of wonder is an integral part of every memorable dining experience in our space.

Enjoy a local, hand-selected 25-ounce Porterhouse ribeye perfectly dry-aged on-site. Taste an array of oysters from our own gulf waters up to the shores of New England and Canada. Choose a unique steak knife that reflects your personality. Quench your thirst for originality with a personalized Prime & Pearl Bourbon or Whiskey. Whatever you do, don’t eat ordinary.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (352) 554-6276
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Donal Avigno
  • Catering
    Full service catering to drop-off services. Menus customized to the guest's needs. Can serve up to 500 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available, up to seating of twenty.
  • Neighborhood
    Gainesville
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Lively

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prime & Pearl offers an upscale dining experience with "amazing food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the delectable oysters, perfectly cooked steaks, and extensive wine list. The atmosphere is inviting, making it ideal for special occasions. Some diners have noted inconsistencies, but the "customer experience and food are without compare."

869 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Las Vegas

    84 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I were in town for the Gators game this weekend. We are visiting from Las Vegas. We read Prime & Pearl had “the best steak in Gainesville.” Prime & Pearl is located in a really cool commercial area with other restaurants and an open play area. The ambiance was great when we walked in. The bar was directly in front of us at the entrance. The bar had a good vibe. I would have enjoyed eating in the bar as well. The host was friendly and immediately walked us to our table. When we got to the table, our back waiter was there to greet us. He asked if we wanted anything other than water at the table. We went with a bottle of Acqua Panna. He told us who our waitress was and that she’ll be with us momentarily to get our drink orders. Very professional. I was surprised by the appearance of the table. There were several areas of water marks/damage. This could easily be covered with a white tablecloth or kraft paper. See photos. The wine list was above average for a steak house. We each had glasses of wine before and during our dinner. During dinner the waitress accidentally poured Acqua Panna into my wife’s almost finished Chardonnay. It was a most unfortunate mistake. Not something for a nice steak house, though. I had red wine…a bordeaux and cabernet from Paso Robles. Both were spectacular. I ordered the 8oz filet with Bourbon Mushrooms. My wife ordered the fire-grilled tenderloin tips with charred cream corn. She also ordered the Caesar salad. The Caesar was well dressed and had great taste. We did not like that it was more of a chopped salad (thin cut Romaine lettuce). A personal choice…but the salad tasted great. My wife loved her tenderloin dish. The charred cream corn was delicious. My filet was cooked a perfect medium rare. The dish appearance was great. The potato smear and green beans were tasty and well seasoned. Sadly, my steak and mushrooms lacked salt. Disappointing. The oysters looked awesome. We did not have them. Maybe another time.

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  2. Barbara

    Miami

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic time. The cocktails were perfect, our steaks were cooked to perfection, and the service was the best.

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  3. Johanna

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints service is great and food is on point

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  4. Tian

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food and dessert the steak are the best I have ever had even better than some steakhouse in the big city

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  5. Emma

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience, good was delicious and staff was very nice and attentive!

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  6. Pete

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chole was great, usually get steak but had the redfish which nice and flavorful. Found it odd the menu said it came with mashed potatoes but it was only a smear just like what comes with the steak so I think they should change the menu description.

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  7. Bernie

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we come to Gainesville, we tried to schedule dinner at prime and Pearl. It is one of the highlights of coming here. The food is superb. The steaks are outstanding, the Chilean Seabass is to die for. The drinks are very good as well and the wine selection is one of the best that I have ever seen. So when you come to Gainesville try to visit 😍

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our most favorite place in all of Alachua county. Great Chef & food and a staff that compliments it all. See you again soon 👍🏻

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  9. Amanda

    Jacksonville

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal was good. Service was good. Atmosphere was good. We are fortunate enough to have a GREAT steakhouse in our home town. Unfortunately every time we visit a different steakhouse we compare it to this one. Having said that, this restaurant was not worth the price.
    Prime & PearlResponded on October 7, 2024
    "Thank Amanda for your for your review. - Harry Rivera, GM"

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  10. JANICE

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious. The service was good but not outstanding. The prices are outrageous. It is definitelya. special occasion place because unless you are on an expense account, it is not somewhere you go often.

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Prime & Pearl is rated 4.7 stars by 869 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Prime & Pearl

4949 Celebration Pointe Ave, Suite 70, Gainesville, FL 32608

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gainesville
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Donal Avigno
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (352) 554-6276
  • Catering
    Full service catering to drop-off services. Menus customized to the guest's needs. Can serve up to 500 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available, up to seating of twenty.
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