Cowboy Prime

I drove 2.5 hours to try this place based on strong recommendations and high expectations. While I have no issue paying for quality food and service, I was ultimately disappointed. Coming from a large city in California where there is no shortage of exceptional dining options, I found the food here to be underwhelming in comparison. That said, the service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and professional. Unfortunately, that was the only standout aspect of the experience. The atmosphere lacked energy and felt flat, which added to the overall letdown. While I truly appreciate great service, I personally would not recommend this restaurant, nor do I plan to return. If you’re looking for a more satisfying experience, a traditional steakhouse might be a better choice. $300 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽 They asked if we were celebrating anything, and I mentioned that we’re celebrating a birthday. I figured a simple “Happy Birthday” or maybe even a small gesture like a cupcake would follow. It just felt a bit odd to ask and then not acknowledge it in any meaningful way.

I was a bit hesitant to give Cowboy Prime a try after reading some reviews, but I’m glad I did. You step into a warm and elegant ambiance. The attentive staff provided great recommendations. I enjoyed the spice dusted ribeye which was flavorful. The wine list pairs nicely with the menu. The butter graham cracker dessert was out of this world and a delightful finish to a delicious meal. Cowboy Prime exceeded expectations with excellent food and service. A must-visit!

Wow! Food was amazing from the appetizers all the way to the dessert. I ordered the NY Strip and my wife ordered the filet they were cooked to perfection. As for the service our waiter Audie was very tentative to our dinning experience. He made great recommendations and ensured that we enjoyed the meal. We will definitely be returning soon. Thank you for a memorable night.

An Exceptional Dining Experience at Cowboy Prime Steakhouse! From the moment we walked in, Cowboy Prime Steakhouse exceeded all expectations. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for both a casual night out or a special occasion. Our server was incredibly attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish from the perfectly seared steaks to the flavorful sides was cooked to perfection. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into every bite. What really stood out, though, was the management. They were incredibly accommodating, checking in to make sure our experience was nothing short of excellent. It’s rare to see that level of genuine hospitality these days, and it truly made our night memorable. I highly recommend Cowboy Prime Steakhouse to anyone looking for top-tier service, outstanding food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!

10 out of 10! The food was amazing and our waiter Alonzo was extremely helpful and kind. He recommended some delicious options! I will be dreaming about this place until I go back. This is by far my favorite restaurant! Everything was perfect! You can’t go wrong with anything!

The staff and service were great. Very detailed and attentive: our waitress changed our cocktail glass a few times to make sure the drink stayed cold - never seen that done before. Our food was good but nothing spectacular; our favorite was the crispy salmon on the happy hour menu. The portions were also very small, even for a high end dining experience.

This is my first time coming to cowboy prime, I’m from Dallas and all I have to say is Allyson was AMAZING!!! She was the most hospitable and kind server I’ve ever had. Her recommendations were on point and the oysters were so fresh. Leaving here with a content and full heart :)

Overall, the experience was wonderful, and food was tasty. I had an off the menu seabass, which melted in your mouth. My hubby had the short ribs. For our starter, we tried the beef tartar. It was different than what I have had in the past, but it was still very tasty. Wedge salad was also wonderful! For dessert, we had the baked texas and creme brulee, but at this point, we were soooo full we probably should have only had one dessert. If you are looking for a good drink, the Midland sunset (I think that's what it was called) was VERY delicious. As expected, though, it's very pricey...... bring the hundreds!! 😆 Service was also on point. The only part that was a negative was that the waiter kept spilling my drink and reaching over my hubby to clean it.

Again, trying to find stand out dining options in Midland, TX, and THIS IS THE PLACE. All 3 dishes we ordered were exceptional. Nice sized bar area with daily happy hour deals and overall upscale ambiance. After dining here I learned the executive chef is Graham Elliot & as a Masterchef fan was super excited to have dined here. Would love to go back and taste more dishes & will absolutely prioritize coming here when in Midland!

The service was amazing, food and drinks are great. Prices are definitely higher than inner city steakhouses but the experience was nice!

Dan was so knowledgeable and friendly! His recommendations did not disappoint! It was a little dark but overall the atmosphere and experience was great!!

I'll start this review by saying that I ate Cowboy Prime while visiting Midland from out of state. The service at Cowboy Prime is incredible, every server consistently ensures that your water is filled and checks in regularly. The servers were knowledgeable and were more than happy to ask others with more insight if they didn't have the answer. The food was good, but in my opinion was overpriced. For example, the steak and frites warranted more of a $25-30 price tag as opposed to the nearly $40 price tag (although the price of the service does make up for it a bit!) The atmosphere is definitely unique compared to other places in midland. The music is a little loud and makes conversation challenging, but the nice counter to that is you don't hear anyone else's convo either!

Had a great meal here with a few friends. The restaurant itself was beautiful, with large sepia toned photos of cowboys, white marble, deer heads,, and golden chandeliers. Think sophisticated cowboy. The food was easily the best meal we had in Midland. Their octopus appetizer was succulent and savory. The tuna tartar was a little mayo heavy, but still fun on a bed of crispy rice. And their ribeye was impeccable. So tender, seasoned expertly, and with a great char. We had quite a few old fashioneds throughout the evening and they went down so easy with the food. We capped off our night with a baked Texan, their version of a baked Alaska. We enjoyed the tableside flambe-ing, and the server even gave my friend a heads up when he was gonna light it so that my friend could video it, lol.

Very nice atmosphere. Booth is more comfortable than a regular table. Chairs make it uncomfortable. Food was excellent and service was spot on. I felt food was a bit over priced, but all in all a good experience.

Service was good. The ambience was nice because it was early and it was a slow night so it was quiet. Had a wonderful time with family and great food.

The food was delicious! The service for us was extremely slow, and not great. Our waitress was good, but her help and fact that they had her serving tables on other side of restaurant made for worse service, not her fault. It took about 45 min to receive our appetizer of oysters. They were good but small, and after 45 min we wanted main dish. An hour and half in we received our entrees. The sushi was TOP NOTCH, super tasty. And the steak sandwich was also very good and I enjoyed it a lot!! The restaurant itself has a great, upscale atmosphere. All in all I loved this restaurant, but I definitely want to go back and see if the service was a glitch or if it was that slow all the time. If service improves, I'd change to 5 star experience.

Second visit and was as good as the first!! We started out with crab cakes. Hubby had lamb chops, I had the salmon! Great service, friendly, attentive without being intrusive.

They had a bad night on Tuesday, March 19. We have dined here on several occasions and been pleased with food, drink and service. Last night, our dining experience was not at all what it has been previously. Waitstaff were great, as usual, but the kitchen was definitely off. Wait time was excessive, and when food arrived to the table, some of the items were not what we ordered, or not properly prepared. The oysters and the drinks were great, but it's kind of hard to mess those up. When paying these prices for a good meal, it should be a good meal. I hope this was an isolated incident.

My server Jasmine C was amazing. She walked us through the menu was very knowledgeable and suggested some amazing drinks. She was very attentive and nice as well. The food was okay and a little cold but it's was okay. Overall the service was amazing and I will be returning.

You will not be disappointed! Loved everything about this place. Great steaks, yummy desserts, and wonderful service!

I made a reservation at 9:45 pm. I came 9:20 pm and they let us wait until 10:28 pm. They should turn off the reservation if they are full capacity.

Their food,service, and ambiance was wonderful.I ordered the sofire sushi roll and it was amazing.how I would describe the taste is that it was sweet and spicy and their mashed potatoes are really delicious.Our server was funny.The place and setting is nice with their candles and comfy seats.And first time trying crème brûlée,it was sooo good.Overall a great experience.

Probably the best steak in Midland and Odessa. BTW, Awesome music list. This is a fun great ambiance steakhouse. The menu is off the charts. They also serve Sushi! Right? I was accompanied by a beautiful woman who ordered the Fillet and I had the Ribeye. Please have them read you the dessert menu you won't be disappointed! We actually ate here three straight days.

The service was fantastic. Everyone was working great together. The food was top tier! Most fabulous dinner and just a luxurious area. Great for date night or small celebration.

Yes, it was a great meal with wonderful service. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a steak.

All reviews are subjective, and judged by what a restaurant is trying to be. A great burrito at a hole in the wall (love you Oscars) is different than a place selling a $200 conspicuous consumption ribeye. Service was phenomenal. 10/10. Attentive, friendly staff who provided suggestions and had real menu options. Bar staff was engaged in conversation with customers but didn't stop making drinks. Good ambiance. I liked the 80's New Wave/alternative music and the volume wasn't so loud that I couldn't have a conversation at my table. Dig the wallpaper too. It's an oddly laid out setting, but the expansion should help that. The food was disappointing. Steak tartare was good, but serving it with house chips was a big mistake. The saltiness of the chips combined with the salt from the capers overwhelmed the other flavors. I get they were going for a textural difference, but the application was poor. Some of the chips were stale, and some were overly greasy like they hadn't been drained or the fryer wasn't up to temp yet. I had the steak frites. Steak was cooked PERFECTLY medium-rare, which I've never had around here. It usually comes out medium. Frites were a massive disappointment, unless you are a time traveller from 2012. Way too much truffle oil and Parmesan. That fad needs to die. I guess since it's finally in Midland, it will. The container was there to give the dish some verticality but just allowed perfectly cooked fries to steam themselves and turn soggy. Crab cake was good, but fishy. Seafood in Midland is a crapshoot anyhow. House Caesar was great. Full sized plate portion. I could have eaten an entire bowl of the ratatouille. That was served the traditional way, not the Remy the Rat way. Creme brûlée was perfectly crisp, right texture for the custard and not overly sweet. The berry crumble would have been thrown out at your grandma's house for being a half-ass cobbler. Sauce wasn't allowed to thicken properly and the crumbles were barely cooked. If you want to spend $250 for dinner and drinks in Midland, go to Opal's Table. If you want a 'upscale', modern food dining experience for $200 in the Basin, go to Flair Taverna. If you want to support this otherwise fantastic ownership group, go to Red Oak or Cork and Pig. For the price, I can't recommend Cowboy Prime for anything other than lunch on the company card. Anybody's company card.

For such a high end establishment. Wait time for service should never exceed 20 mins @ 1:10 on a Monday. we were 1 of 5 individuals in the entire place. We finally had to realize we were not going to get waited on so we got up and left.

Wonderful service, excellent meal, nice wine list, and a full bar exactly what you want in an upscale steakhouse. The menu is a la carte, with sides served family style. Our group especially enjoyed the fresh creamed spinach and asparagus. The tuna appetizer was tasty but the experience is more spice than tuna. The shrimp cocktail is quite good though. For desert, the bombe Texas is the clear winner with full table side flambé. Though the Milton chocolate cake and crème brûlée were not disappointing. Consider at least one of their signature cocktails as well- they have excellent flavor layering. They managed our party of 3 as well as they did when I visited again with a party of 7.

Cowboy Prime ( CP) In Midland TX is the best dining experience and food in West Texas! My server Allyson did a super job getting my Ahi Tuna Sushi - Meatball and Beet Salad order to my table in no time. Be sure to check out the new CP bar space recently opened that includes its own kitchen and sushi bar. Awesome spot to hang with friends!!! Midland TX supports quality dining establishments and Felipe Armenta and his team are the best in the business !!!!

I really enjoy having their mushroom soup and sushi i would highly recommend this place. I usually go there for my lunch hour .

We took Nathan to Cowboy Prime in Midland - the new restaurant by Graham Elliot!!! It was beyond divine and the service was impeccable!!! They went above and beyond for Nathan's birthday and made our 7 and 9 year old so comfortable and happy despite not having a kids menu and the fact that they were splitting a steak AND like their steak could opposite temperatures! (The chef was kind enough to cut it in half before cooking it and cooking the halves as if they were completely separate steaks from completely separate orders!) I called ahead to make sure it was kosher with the rules and they let us bring our own cake from a local bakery and then they even put their OWN candle in it when we were ready for dessert AND served it to the table while singing "happy birthday" to my husband! This was after every single employee had checked in on us throughout the meal to see if we needed anything and how we were enjoying our food and our experience or if we needed anything to be different! The price was significantly higher than our most expensive dinner out together as a family of four and I would have gladly paid double or triple for it! It was a magical night with great food (the kids asked if we could eat there every single night! and they are PICKY eaters!), incredible service, and wonderful family time! Nathan said it was the best birthday ever!!!

I've dined at Cowboy Prime a few times, and all previous experiences have been great. However, we took my mother out for her birthday last weekend and the service was disappointing. Our evening started off well as our waiter introduced himself and asked if we were celebrating anything, to which we said, "our mother's birthday!". He visibly made note of the occasion as he took down our cocktail order and the few 'appetizers' (wedge salad and two sushi rolls) we asked to start with. Salad and sushi rolls arrived in a timely fashion, and our entrees shortly after. Things went south once we'd received our entrees. Our waiter 'disappeared'. He did pop by to make sure our entrees were prepared correctly as soon as they arrived, but did not appear for another half hour! We'd finished our meal, drank out cocktails, and our water glasses were empty. We sat (patiently) waiting for half an hour before I finally asked another member of the wait staff to find our server. After the prompt he resurfaced and offered us dessert. Two things - 1. We may have been interested in dessert if we hadn't waited so long. 2. I don't expect anything to be given, but to see him make note of the birthday and not offer anything is poor taste. We politely declined dessert and patiently waited as we thought he was getting our check. After another 15 minutes passed, we started to wonder if 'maybe' he was doing something for our mother's birthday. Another 10 minutes of waiting and we again had to asked another waitress to find our waiter. Shortly after the manager arrived with our check. Nothing to acknowledge the birthday. We provided our cards for payment and moved on. After paying the bill another staff member stopped by to acknowledge (with words) the birthday we were celebrating. I can only assume it's because my facial features upon receiving the bill were not very 'polite'. Mind you, we were a party of three, our bill was about $300, and our dining experience was almost three hours long, so we were tired as well. I'm an established event coordinator, so I do have very high standards, but I also set those standards to meet each event/dinner I host. Cowboy Prime is one of the most elite restaurants in Midland and it was disappointing to leave the restaurant with such distaste due to our experience.

Great experience, love coming to Cowboy Prime. Love the ambiance & decor. Been here a few times and The food has not disappoint. The service has been consistant so far. Love coming here and feeling im not in midland.

I have been here two different times with friends. We ordered appetizers and ordered of the dinner menu. The food is o k not great overrated. It's all about atmosphere and if you want to show off how much you spend on an overpriced steak. Good cocktails but you can good cocktails any other places in Midland.

Great food, service and atmosphere. We will absolutely go again. The lobster Mac and cheese was outstanding...

I attended a work meeting for dinner. This place is very nice! Staff go above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome. Food is wonderful! Most of our table had different types of steak they really enjoyed. I had chicken that was very good-tender, well cooked and seasoned. We had tartare both beef and tuna that the others enjoyed- I don't eat. Also had Rock Shrimo that was fabulous- could have eaten as meal. Cocktails were wonderful- try the Midland Sunset if you like sweet drinks. Restaurant is just way too small! We went in a Tuesday night and had no where to sit to wait for our table. Bar area had only a few seats at bar, no standing room. Only 1 person restroom with location on way to kitchen so no good place to stand to be out of the way while waiting. Very pricey experience but was worth it for food/drinks.

Fantastic place to have a delicious gourmet highly satisfying meal. The ambiance is very elegant with positive vibes, waiting staff all were very friendly and helpful. Cost on the high end but totally worth it. Ordered many of the items on the menu, everything was spot on and more. Highly recommend it!

I am not sure 5 stars is enough! The steaks are amazing.. cooked perfectly The lamb too! The sides are great (cream spinach!) Get dessert!

Great food. Attentive staff. Brought a prospective client here for dinner. Management and staff made my dinner guest feel special, as I had shared with staff that I was having dinner with a business prospect. Manager was phenomenal.

This space is so lovey. From the second you walk in you are greeted warmly by an inviting and attentive staff who do not miss a beat. I had an incredible cucumber gin martini and my friend a glass of wine. We tried the nigiri, truffle fries and a fantastic wagyu roll. It was all absolutely fabulous but the star of the show was the Lobster salad. I cannot say enough about the flavor, plating and composition of this amazing dish. It's bursting with flavor and if I could have it daily I would. A MUST TRY!!

Consistently delicious. I love the Beet Salad, the lobster Mac and the peppercorn filet every single time. Best Sushi you will find in the Permian Basin. Sometimes I come just for the sushi. I know I said best sushi in the Permian Basin but honestly we just had sushi at a high end restaurant in Boston and I was disappointed because it wasn't as good as what you can find here. The flavor profiles are unique to our area but still traditional. The lobster ceviche roll is always a go-to.

Food is amazing! Service is quick, friendly, and personal. Dining area is clean, well lit, and comfortable

Food was 10/10, drinks and service was fantastic. thank you to keegan for taking care of us.

Anna our server tonight was impeccable. Best restaurant in town and tonight our service was 10/10.

Suspense pulsing as pensively I awaited a coveted seat for a month.. Alas, a sibling of "Cork & Pig", the acclaimed & wondrous embodiment of subtle elegance, exquisitely fresh, consistent food & hospitality lustrous & abounding amongst each employee I have encountered. Chef Graham Elliot alights us with his renowned reputation & glistens with the magnificence of his two Michelin Star awards, TV personae & weeping patrons for restaurant closures in Chicago... Adoration intact & vision resonates as you enter a subtle, welcoming yet classy representation of couture West Texas wrapped in chic upscale charm. The hostess was warm, spirited & expedient to seat with a continuation of waiter, "Marcos" displaying passion for food, ambience & loyalist demeanor for this burgeoning endeavor. Wine list provided the standards & a few new untried invites to which I chose the "Elks Cove Pinot Gris 2021", which was liquid ambrosia for those who indulge in Pinot Grigio & at a reasonable price point. Ravenous, I ordered the "Shprt Rib Stroganof" & thr "Garlic Brocvollini", "Mac & Cheese" Sooooo..., my spine tingled as the arrival of the Stroganoff was beautifully deconstructed & plated on a platform incorporating a large browned, beauty of beef, lovely shells of Al dente pasta laden in a dark brown reduction with a light brown rim of something reminiscent of refried beans & a final lovely bright green most of obviously delectable oil dimming the plate. Anticipation led to buttery tender short rib over perfect pasta shells with a well loved brown reduction, tasteless brown paste as well a virtually tasteless but,visually enticing green oil. The temperature of the main course was less than tepid & yet the Mac & Cheese was stupendous like a smidge behind hot. I requested a reheat but, not re do of the Stroganoff & the waiter Marcos was beyond the absolute of precision, passion for excellence in cuisine & service. Temperature corrected & perfect, a poised fork dove in. Not to be redundant but, each facet of the plate was cooked to a degree of superior which is highly regarded by myself. Inhale deep & arduous exhale to say the following, "It was lightly salted." Although, we regard premium beef as royal in Texas; I personally cannot say my palate chooses a moist yet, reheated dish by a a Michelin rockstar which is bereft of seasoning. Conversely, I want dreams to haunt me as to magical seasonings, rogue citrus additions & what rub or douse of liquid that converted already premium Texas beef into a pristine masterpiece. Hopscotch to Cork & Pig as the food is novel worthy & hospitality equals as well as ambience! Cowboy Prime needs a couple dashes of love! See y'all in 6 months.. Here is to 23 being the best & thank you to all staff as you are simply impeccable!!

We have come here several times for several special occasions, and twice we have been disappointed. This week we planned a weekend to treat my sister and her husband and our experience was rough. The food was cold and rubbery. We got the seafood pasta special and one of the steak options. The steak had no flavor and was cooked badly, tasted like they just put it in the microwave. Service and staff were fantastic! We also waited at the bar for our table and there was a 40 something woman who had been WAAAYYY overserved who proceeded to harass us over our outfits, asking a rude question filled with curse words. I was sad that the bartenders had to deal with her and that management hadn't asked her to leave an hour early. Not a great way to start a night when you know you're going to spend $400+. Ultimately, just isn't worth the price for us anymore, we will just go next door from now on.

What's not to like! In casual traveling clothes we luxuriated in the beautiful and inviting fresh decor. That was just the beginning because our server, Dylan, took great care of us. While the decor and the service were above par the food was divine! We enjoyed our experiences so much that we dropped in again on our way back home to Tennessee. If you want to experience perfection, go to the Cowboy Prime for the freshest, tastiest, and beautifully presented food anywhere! Our compliments to the chefs and the entire team!

Excellent atmosphere, superb food, outstanding service. Ask for Thomas, you won't be disappointed. We had the peppercorn crusted filet, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. Ended the meal with the Crème Brûlée. Highly recommend!

We went to Cowboy Prime for Christmas Eve and it was phenomenal! We got the Oysters and Caesar salad (forgot to take a picture) to start and it was perfect to share. For our entrees, we got the scallops & one of the prime selections (pictures below) and the Filet au Poivre (beef tenderloin- didn't get a picture). I forgot our server's name but he was excellent & recommended wine pairings for our meals that were perfect. Cannot wait to go back!

The food here is absolutely amazing; I've tried everything from sushi to burgers and they never disappoint. The service is impeccable!! I'm a huge fan of this restaurant and really love the atmosphere. It is expensive but you get what you pay for; it's a truly amazing dining experience.

WOW!! Best experience ever, staff was extremely nice, even went back a second time and waiter remembered my name. Food, AMAZING had the nigiri, and steak salad. ambiance was so perfect as well. would absolutely recommend and have already been back for a third time!

The restaurant had only been open for three days, so they were still working out some kinks. For instance, we were looking at our menus and I had decided to try the scallops when my wife said, "There's not a huge selection." On comparing menus, we decided she had been given the lunch menu and I received the dinner. So, goodbye scallops. It took about twenty minutes to get my drink, Topo Chico, and my wife's tea came about 10 minutes later. My wife decided to start with the potato bisque, only to be told it wasn't available. This was disappointing and surprising as our reservation was at 11:30 AM. So, she ordered the wedge salad, while I tried the pressed sushi. I'm not a sushi eater, but I really enjoyed the flavors of the dish. Neither of us are blue cheese fans, the dressing that comes with the salad, but they substituted a pistachio vinaigrette that was very tasty. For our entrees, we each ordered the steak fritte. Mine arrived medium rare as specified, but my wife's was a little rarer than a medium well. We both enjoyed the taste of the steak, and the fries were excellent. My only complaint is that, as the steak is served sliced, the last few slices were cool by the time I got to them. We split the chocolate lava cake, served with a nice scoop of raspberry sorbet that complemented the dark chocolate and warmth of the cake well. Overall, we enjoyed our meal very much. While not perfect, it showed a lot of potential and I'm looking forward to trying the dinner menu soon. It's pricey, but it helps when you're teetotalers like us.

4.5 for sure! We went for a date night on a Tuesday and got in right at our reservation time. The atmosphere was nice. Our server Emily was amazing! The food was really good. The dessert was really good. Can't wait to try this place for lunch now.

As others have said our waiter and waitstaff were great. Our water glasses were quick to be refilled. Apparently you only get one refill on soft drinks though - and the glasses aren't that big. After my 2nd glass no one asked if I wanted anymore. Most of us got the hamburger - which was actually a smash burger. The picture on their website looked great. I was underwhelmed. For $20 hamburger it should have been great. My daughter summed it up - it was dry and didn't seem to have any sauce. The place seems very upscale. It was packed - which is normal for any new restaurant in Midland. I might go back and give it another try to see if the food is any better. For their prices it had better be. I can't say I'd recommend this place after tonight.

The staff was amazing. Made our first visit wonderful. Very friendly, courteous and professional. The food was outstanding. A solid 5 stars for everything. Sure it's expensive, but it's definitely worth it. Let the poors hit up Der Wienerschnitzel and Texas Roadhouse. It's nice to have high class dining in Midland. We are going back monthly now.

The food was good, but overpriced. My boyfriend is a food critic and has worked in the industry for 20+ yrs, so my opinion is based on cooks from around the world. If he says it good, it really is good. The wait staff didn't take the order down properly, mainly because it was over whelming at the bar top we were dinning at. So the steak wasn't prepared as asked. But other than that, the staff was nice.

The food was delicious, we loved the Baja roll and the short rib stroganoff! Great service and drinks! Ambience was very nice.