Primrose

Our experience at Primrose is the reason why it is worth it to go out to nice dinners. It was more than just great food, it was an entire experience. When we walked in, the manager, Jennifer, was beyond friendly and immediately knew when we said our names that it was our wedding anniversary. Upon being seated we were welcomed with celebratory sparkling wine and a sign that said happy anniversary. Our server, Nick, was absolutely fantastic. He made us feel at home, was fun to talk to, and had great recommendations. Just when we thought the service couldn't be any better, the Sommelier, Tim, came into the picture and was also terrific and fun to chat with. He even suggested a wine from the location where we went on our honeymoon in celebration of our anniversary. This was our third time coming here for a special occasion and it has never disappointed. The food is top tier, the environment is fancy yet lively, and the staff is extremely friendly.

I was blown away by the service at Primrose. The flavor of the dry aged ribeye was absolutely amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious. Can’t wait to go back. Not cheap but worth it. We went for my 10 year anniversary with my beautiful wife. Our friend took made sure we didn’t waste anything : )

The food has always been amazing, but the service this time was most definitely rushed. Forty minutes in we were being asked multiple times if we would like a box, it felt like being very rushed out of the door.

Best steaks in steamboat. Wouldn’t bother with any of the “steakhouses” in town. Seriously. Seafood is fresh and quality. Besides the seafood bar menu, anything tataki, hamachi or fish on the menu is worth trying. One of the best wine and alcohol selections in town and great service - thanks Jake! Everything is definitely on the pricey side but well worth a visit for special occasions vs the other expensive steakhouses and high end restaurants in town.

Our crew pulled up with a 7:30 reservation. We were seated at 9:00. I can't blame the establishment for this (in totality) because it was due to a party failing to possess the ability to pay for their meal. What I cannot excuse, however, was my steak. I had ordered the Ribeye rare. While my steak was perfectly cooked, the cut of meat I got should never have gotten past the Chef. The cut of meat I got was all gristle and fat. Completely inexcusable for a 63$ steak. Additionally, waitstaff spilled water on our crew on more than one occasion. Finally (and this is without going into further detail about the numerous hospitality blunders) the wait times on each and every item was in excess of 30 to 45 minuets. I'm talking about half an hour wait to receive a simple old fashioned. For these reasons I will not be returning, cannot recommend, and would generally avoid. Prices are obscene for the quality of product as well as service.

Amazing dinner experience. Ordered a 45 day dry aged bone in ribeye with a table side carving by the owner and chef. The beef is cooked to rare then held in a smoke dome with bourbon barrel chips that add a very unique flavor. The bourbon and wine selection is insane 😲 and at reasonable prices.

Went to Primose with a party of 12 and ordered their tableside bone-in ribeye, which seems to be one of their specialty steaks. We ordered four steaks total, all medium rare. Unfortunately, the execution was really inconsistent. The crust on all of them came out extremely charred with a burnt flavor, and they were heavily salted to the point where it overpowered the steak itself. On top of that, all four steaks were cooked differently—two were basically rare inside, one was overcooked, and only one was actually cooked medium rare. For a signature item (and at that price point), we were expecting much better consistency. If you’re looking for a true fine dining experience in Steamboat, I’d recommend looking elsewhere

DO NOT COME HERE. I want it all for myself. Exquisite recipes. Impeccable attention. 110%

Had a wonderful time at Primrose with my daughter who is 10. For fine dining it's refreshing that Primrose is so kid friendly. My in house dry aged steak was phenomenal and was served with this most amazing butter. It was to die for. My daughter had the kids steak with fresh cut French fries. Both were cooked to perfection! Hats off to the pastry chef on dessert!! Wow!!! Our server was knowledgeable and Melissa who came by multiple times to refill our beverages and sell me on a bourbon flight was great! I can't wait to go back!

We were astounded at our short experience at this place that we heard mixed reviews about. Sadly we didn't stay even long enough to try a cocktail. There was confusion on the phone about our reservation and they couldn't seem to answer our questions. We didn't have a good feeling about the way they spoke to us on the phone yet still decided to go in and give the place a chance. Seeing that we weren't locals it was obvious we were not welcome. Walking into this restaurant it felt like we were the butt of some joke. As the waiter greeted us and asked about us and where we were from (Four questions trying to figure out exactly where). It was obvious he was trying to make us feel bad about ourselves and our touristy activities. To be honest it was very blatant he was making fun of us. We had such an icky feeling, at that point we mutually agreed we didn't trust them making our food or drinks. We left the restaurant feeling bullied. We have never left a restaurant before and it definitely put a damper on our trip. Overall it seemed the manager and staff lacked maturity in the whole situation.

We were very excited to try this place on our stop through Steamboat, particularly the duck three ways. Unfortunately they just changed their menu a couple of days before. I didn't find their cocktail list to be very exciting, their seasonal gin & tonic contained pimento. We ordered the potato leek soup, Chilean Sea Bass, braised short rib, with the bread service and the pan fried mushrooms. This was more than enough for three people to share. Hands down our favorite was the potato leek soup. Velvety and smooth with a nice depth of flavor. Loved the bacon cheese pomme frite addition. The Chilean Sea Bass was a bit disappointing though. Being my absolute favorite fish, I was excited, but it really lacked seasoning and flavor. And I wasn't expecting the bed on olives. I knew it had some but it was quite substantial. Fish was cooked well though. The braised short rib was good. Nothing amazing. Enjoyed the polenta but couldn't taste the horseradish at all. The service here was phenomenal. Really enjoyed the ambiance as well. I think we were just expecting more out of the food.

Wowww!! We canceled our plans so we could come back another day! We loved this place! Alan makes an amazing espresso martini. Sash (Sarah Ashley) took care of us and she did a wonderful job! The food was fantastic. I recommend sitting at the kitchen bar so you can watch all the amazing food going out. Also, happy hour is a must and the burger was the best in town!

Dinner on our last night in Steamboat. Wished we had discovered Primrose earlier. Would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Steamboat. Superb food, drinks, atmosphere and service. For my wife & I this is a must do if you are here.

What can I say about Primrose except that it's the best restaurant in Steamboat. We went for 3 nights in a row: the first two for happy hour specials and the final night to experience their full, table side steak experience. The service is absolutely amazing: shout out to Sash for taking care of us all 3 nights! If you're looking for a fun, affordable atmosphere for happy hour, then Primrose is the place for you. If you want a classy, quality dinner, then Primrose is the place for you as well. The food is perfection, the drinks are amazing, it's worth every penny you spend. Check out Primrose today!

Haven't really had the chance to deep dive into all that Steamboat has to offer, however, Primrose looked promising. From its interior decor, wine selections, and entrees, it looked like it would not disappoint, and it certainly didn't. Upon entrance, there is bar seating to the left with enough televisions for watching anything. With three tv's, it looked like one tv for every two bar seats. Too the right of the entrance is another type of bar seating, but one that not many restaurants provide, the Chef's Table, where there is an open viewing to the chefs and cooks preparing your meals. For the meal we had the Primrose Salad ($14), which was basically an arugula salad drizzled with vinaigrette and a bit of cranberry sweetness. That was an appetizer to the main dish, medium rare 14oz Ribeye Steak ($61) with a side of Miso Creamed Corn ($12)... Oh my goodness, that steak was incredible. Perfectly juicy from every meaty and fatty bite. They served it sitting on a house sauce which was delicious in itself, but certainly could have been fine without. Can't forget to mention that the creamed corn was a perfect compliment to the steak. All in all, it was very good. Come without reservations, sit at a high table, chefs table, or like we saw, plan a party with a big group. Primrose was a great choice.

Wonderful cocktails, good service and main dishes. Dessert left much to be desired. The snickerdoodle ice cream was decadent but the pumpkin cheesecake it came with was not. It is a basque style cheesecake that came out over baked with a dry interior. The owner said he would have the pastry chef come and take a look at it but she never came over. I would've been happier if he had just told me that that was the way it is instead of promising me someone would've come to look at it and never came. For a place that is usually so guest friendly I was deeply disappointed.

Alas, I've been wanting to dine here the last 18x we've been to Steamboat, CO, but always end up elsewhere. Or we have kids in tow that want pizza...so finally we made it and it was everything I expected, PERFECTION! If you want a hot date with the spouse or partner, take them here and bedazzled. Peaches & Burrata: helluyeahhhhh! I am not typically a fan of fruit in my food, but I do love burrata cheese and I was willing to make an exception. I am so glad I did! This app was delicious, as you can tell from our licked clean plate! While I mostly ate the ball of burrata, the peach touches were perfect. This is one app not to skip on. We almost did, and I am so glad we didn't. Primrose Salad: it has Primrose in the title, so it has to be great, right? It was! It was all the right balances of bitterness from the arugula, the citrus from the dressing, the tart from the cranberries, and the crunch of pistachios. Honestly, we may have had a fork match over this one. Again, pictures are telling and we didn't leave much. Wagyu Denver Steak: now for the best part! The steaks on the menu caught my eye, and I wanted to try the 28 day Aged Prime Black Angus, but the smallest cut was 32oz. My back up was the Wagyu Denver Steak. Yeah...it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Perfectly med-rare, porcini crusted (even if you don't like mushrooms, try it porcini crusted, trust me!) added a nice edge to it, and even the simple side of green beans were perfect (not over or undercooked). The demiglace was subtle, did not take away from the flavor of the steak. I highly recommend this steak! Farmers Market Pasta: this is vague on the menu for a reason, because it isn't always the same. This one was a fresh pea and mushroom mix, tossed with chitarra pasta and a blended pea/mint/basil sauce. Oh, and we added the prawns to this dish, and those were so big and juicy! A nice touch to this dish. Oy Vey, I need a cart to roll me outta this place! Mushroom Medley: the side dish of mushrooms was bland and boring, in comparison to the rest of our dinner. Sweet Corn Ice Cream & Warm Cookie: as if we could stuff more in, being Iowans, we HAD to try the sweet corn ice cream. It. Was. Awesome! Not like it sounds, exactly, it's more like a French vanilla ice cream on steroids. You just have to try it, and apparently they're known for their chocolate chip cookies. We can see why! Just...you just gotta try this, too! No room for anything else, I had to go home and lay down after that meal, but it was worth every calorie. It's not a cheap meal ($300 for the two of us) but you're also at one of the nicest places in Steamboat so don't skip on Primrose; I promise you won't regret it!

We got a tip from a local in the ski lift to check our Primrose for happy hour and wow, it did not disappoint! We tried both the Moscow mule and house margarita, both were flavorful and strong. The house smashburger, fries, and steak tartar were all outstanding. Special shoutout to our server Gaye, she was the best! Cannot wait to come back and try to aged ribeye next time :)

We were a walk in party of four and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Christopher took great care of us at the bar while we waited for our seat in the open kitchen bar. The manager, Meg gave an on point wine recommendation that paired great with our lamb bucatini. Our server Sash was incredibly educated on the menu and steered us in all the right directions on what to order. Sash was personable and passionate about the menu which made for such a lovely experience. We can't wait to come back!

We had a party of 8 on Friday night. We had an 8 pm reservation we. The restaurant called to let us know the table was running late. They would try to accommodate us on time but weren't sure what that would be. We arrived on time and the hostess let us know the table was still running behind, but that the check would soon be delivered to the table. We were not seated til 8:30. No one offered a complimentary beverage or a complimentary appetizer.. lots of sorry but nothing was offered for our trouble. We ordered drinks and appetizers. It took quite a while for the appetizers to arrive. Every one ordered steak except one of us had the pasta. Sides were mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. A couple of us at the table thought the potatoes taste strange but most people liked them. I just felt like they had too much better and too much salt. One person wasn't happy with the cook on their steak, but everyone else thought the steak was amazing. The brussels sprouts and the Onion dip appetizer to me were the stars of the show. For a high price high end restaurant, I felt like they should've done something to make up for the reservation.

So fun. We went with another couple. Had some salads as starters: the other couple shared an arugula based starter and we had the bib with green goddess. The kitchen split our salads which was a more lovely touch, and I'm a sucker for a good green goddess dressing. This one was a good one, if only a tiny bit over dressed. We each started with a cocktail, martinis (vodka or gin) and old fashioned. Earlier in the week, I'd suffered through my only bad cocktail in steamboat at another establishment so I especially appreciated this well crafted cocktail. I like my gin martini extra cold with flecks of ice on top, and that's how it was served. For entrees, we went with the meat locker, which our waitress suggested as what Primrose is known for. We selected a 32 ounce strip carved table side. It was served with a compounded butter and pattypans. We also added a scallop dish to share (added one scallop so everyone had one). And assorted sides. Omg, one of the best meals of my life. Granted, we were in a resort town on vacation and loving life, with great company. However, in any other city or town, I'd stack this meal up and it would compare well. The steak presentation was so fun. It came out in a smoky done (I've seen this for a smoked cocktail but never a steak). I almost wish we had more meat, though it was plenty. The plates were piping hot, so we could melt the compound butter. The scallops were amazing. Huge luscious day boat scallops served on a Tim yum risotto. It had big enough flavors that it wasn't overshadowed by the steak. Dessert were coffees and some picks. I'm never much of a dessert fiend but had a few bites. I enjoyed them but happily nursed my wine. The service was outstanding. We had a young lady who brought water who had personality (when I complimented her earrings, she shared her bf got them from pnw), and our waitress Shea had the perfect amount of attention. The restaurant itself was lovely, with the famous meat locker in a corner. We sat at a high top, which I'm normally not a huge fan of, but I can't say I minded here. We saw many parties around us, a good mix of older couples and younger groups. Everyone looked like they were having fun. We will be back.

The bartender was amazing and made great drinks. I got the Chilean sea bass and it came out cold and the sauce with it tasted like barbecue sauce and there were crunchy bits on top they were probably corn nuts lol it was not good at all. My bf got the short rib Japanese udon and the short rib was chewy. For the $$$ it was not worth it at all. Would've rather ate fast food tbh. Would NOT recommend.

Absolutely outstanding food, service, and craft cocktails! The best meal we had in Steamboat! Winner.

Nice first visit to Primrose in Steamboat, but a few things could be improved. Glanced at their menu(s) online the night before, and they were accurate and up-to-date. (I once went to an out-of-the-way NYC restaurant because online indicated they served a certain dish that I wanted to try, only to discover when I arrived that the menu online hadn't been current for over 6 months! Therefore, part of my criteria since then was that your menu AND PRICING online has to be accurate or an automatic reduction of one star). Quinn was my delightful server. Calm and knowledgeable. I mostly ordered according to her suggestions so I must have missed it in the actual menu where they indicated they were going to force add a LWD surcharge to every bill. Their three letter acronym stood for Living Wage Disparity, I assume it was only for the kitchen staff, but I'm not sure because it's entirely up to the restaurant operators to determine how the funds are actually dispersed and in this case, were somewhat cryptic. I'm also not sure why spending $75 would only yield a $2 charge for the kitchen, with no way to increase the amount? Other local establishments allow you to write in a gratuity for the kitchen staff as well as a separate one for the serving staff. Would most diners actually leave less than $5 or not leave anything at all for the kitchen? I hope not, but I suppose this is a very small step toward a living wage in a resort town. Anyhow, I arrived for Social Hour Menu (4-6pm Daily, some nice different menu items plus you can still order from the Dinner Menu) but without a reservation. Their menus clearly indicate which items are gluten-free and there seemed to be quite many options for those looking to dine there. After some discussion with the hostess, I was seated at the Chef's Bar which was very nice for a single guest and I was the only one seated there so far; and it was right across from where the food prep was occurring, giving an introvert something to actually watch from time-to-time instead of pretending to be constantly glued to their phone. There was no acknowledgement from the nearby kitchen workers when seated, which was fine, but as they worked they discussed UTIs in some detail. While I personally didn't mind, it did seem odd to discuss this while they prepped so near to the public? First round, on a lark, tried a Lockhart Martini ($13, very strong for a rare martini drinker, but very smooth. I enjoyed the stuffed blue cheese olives) and the Local Lamb Meatballs ($18, 4 small but extremely flavorful. A little bit of a kick to them, but that didn't overwhelm overall. The sauce was described in a way that made me think it would be better. It wasn't bad by any means, just too subtle, in my opinion). At some point on of the worker's finally said hello and we briefly chatted as, I assume, Chef had just arrived. Chef also didn't acknowledge any of the now half a dozen guests seated at "his bar" but shouted over it toward a random table that a doctor was seated at that he knew. Chef never checked in with the closer diners while I was there. I'm okay with that, but a curious choice in hospitality. Closest to me was ongoing oyster prep, and I must say that the entire time I spent at Primrose, every food worker wore and constantly changed black nitrile gloves on any hand that touched food. Nice! There were about 6 guys prepping and one lady that night, with the opposite blend for serving staff. After ordering, I went to one of the large single restrooms. In the room was a large sink, a toilet, a urinal, a spectator's chair?, and a cool container of mouthwash with disposable shotglasses on the sink counter. Classy! When I returned, I discovered that Quinn had replaced my haggardly folded cloth napkin, with a fresh one. Very nice impression! 2nd Round arrived: Spiced Pear Martini ($16, Quinn tried to steer me to something else to accompany my entree, and she was 100% right! There was nothing wrong with this second martini, but it definitely would pair better with a perfect Fall day than with a burger necessarily. I did find the spiced pear to be more my style than the Lockhart, however purists are likely to prefer the opposite). The Primrose Burger ($15, It was pretty charred but still flavorful. It had lots of toppings and was accompanied by fries + ketchup). Finale: I ordered a Dr. Pepper to cap off the evening with the Ice Cream Sammich dessert ($7, very nice blend of ice cream and a cookie that was both crispy & chewy). Again, Quinn tried to point other there were additional dessert options on the Dinner Menu, but I wanted to stick with the Social Hour Menu. It was too much food for one person after two earlier rounds, but it was tasty. I love how they present the bill! Enjoyable dining, with very nice food/drink options. Thank you and listen to Quinn!!!! Pricing: $$$/$$$$$ (mixing menus). Sorry for the extreme length of my review, I'll work on the brevity thing!

Primrose exceeds your expectations. They are extremely friendly and understand great service. We had a group of 6 and shared a wide selection of entrees with appetizers. The ramen was amazing plus the fish with pasta. The sommelier was sent to help with wine. On point and attentive, we will be back.

Great food, service and ambiance! Gluten free friendly! GREAT burgers and buns! Homemade pasta, sea bass in a red curry with black rice was heavenly! Love their green goddess salad! Gay our waitress was awesome! Highly recommend!

Let's get this out of the way: this place is very expensive, but I'm not going to base my review on price now that you've been forewarned. A glass of white wine is $15, an appetizer of 4 shrimp is $17, and an entree of duck two ways is $60. Make your dining decisions accordingly and know what to expect. That said... the service, drinks, food, and atmosphere are all great here. My friend and I enjoyed our night immensely. ATMOSPHERE Very classy vibe, but not pretentious. A bit loud inside during the busiest times -- so more geared towards a friends' night out or small group dinner vs. an intimate date on those busy nights (in my opinion). Outside seating is beautiful and a bit quieter -- perfect for nights with good weather. DRINKS Loved the cocktails here. Expertly made. I had a Thai vodka cocktail that was the perfect amount of Thai spicy, passion fruit tangy, and simple syrup sweet. I would say the wine selection is a bit on the basic side, but perhaps do be expected from a mountain town. Still some very good options there. FOOD Great flavors and presentation all around. We were big fans of the grilled prawn appetizer and the peaches & burrata. Couldn't suggest any improvements. The duck 2-ways special was absolutely delicious, and paired with a huge pile of beautiful foraged mushrooms and delicious grits. Maaaaaybe the leg was slightly overcooked/dry, but the breast was perfect. Same with the cook on the pork loin -- and the restaurant was super flexible about switching out sides there, too.

Great service! Bartenders (Chris and Tina) are phenomenal! They really know what they're doing! The steak tartare is wonderful, and so was the salad, but the entrees weren't that memorable, and the Brussels Sprouts were some of the worst we've had.

Best restaurant for fine dining in Steamboat currently. Tried the Denver steak and it was amazing. Oysters were great too and of course they have a whiskey book to choose from.

Excellent food and service. The steak was cooked exactly to 155 degrees and the service was very good. Highly recommended for special occasions or steak aficionados.

Love the simplicity of this classic cafe! Best hash browns ever and the value was great!

Not gonna lie at first I thought it was a little pricey but hey what in steamboat is not expensive. I got the scallops and oh boy let me tell you it was in my top 5 favorite things I have ever eaten could not say enough good things about that dish plus the owner is a cool guy that takes time to talk to guest definitely can't find that many places. Would definitely give this place a try it was money well spent

Primrose is an outstanding restaurant. I stopped by for their social hour today and had some small bites that (lamb kofta, chili shrimp, and parsnips arancini. Plus a delicious collection of wines. Service and ambiance were outstanding too. I'll have to come back for a 28 day aged steak one day.

My family went here with some family friends while in Steamboat. I was an amazing dinner! We had many cocktails (I loved the pear one), a few appetizers (I recommend the 'chips & dip'), and I got the Chilean sea bass. The fish was nicely cooked and tasty, but my mother's lamb pasta dish was my favorite I sampled. For dessert we shared the tahini cheesecake and it was amazing! Such a different flavor combination that worked so well together. We were a group of 8, and our server was so helpful with allergy concerns and just managing a large group. The restaurant also has a nice atmosphere and classy decor. I would recommend for a fancy dinner in Steamboat!

Excellent dinner...a little noisy but hey everyone was loving it! Attentive service and delicious menu options.

The food was absolutely phenomenal! The atmosphere was fantastic. The service was impeccable. Worth every penny. I recommend the Steak experience. One of the best steaks ive ever eaten and ive eaten steak all over the world. Do not miss this place!

One of the best meals ever. From cocktails and happy hour through dinner and dessert, perfect food and service in a great location.

We had the best experience with the server Jarrett. He was attentive, funny and very professional. He made the evening for us!

Cute little restaurant, lovely setting & atmosphere. Service was outstanding; truly enjoyed her! The menu was enticing...we ordered steaks, and they were super tender and tasty.

Best in the boat???? That's a JOKE!!!! They must have paid to get that rating! The hostess was rude and we were sat 30 minutes after our reservation and when we said we would just leave she said they would charge us $25 a person if we did. After we were sat it was another 30 minutes before anyone came over and then the server tried to demand that we put in our entire order at that moment. The drinks were good. We order the French onion soup and it took forever to come without a spoon. We tried to waved down someone to get a spoon and it took over 15 minutes for someone to come and then still had to wait for a spoon. The bread service was good. We couldn't help but laugh with the table beside us that couldn't get any service either. We decided to leave without an ordering a full meal. It was 2 hours to have soup and a cocktail.

Did a girls weekend in The Boat and went to Primrose for happy hour Saturday night. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. Great food and drinks for a reasonable price. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We ate a lot of oysters (which were small and delicious), steak tartar, split the burger (which was amazing!), and more. I got the spritz of the day, which was gin & grapefruit juice topped with champagne and was glittery! The others had dirty gin martinis with blue cheese olives. Would highly recommend for HH as it is a pricey place.

Attention to detail and an extremely friendly staff are consistent here! Everytime I've visited it has been a wonderful experience with amazing drinks and WONDERFUL food. Our waiter told us the sunset outside was gorgeous so we went to take a look and we're so happy we did!!

Amazing food and service! This places never disappoints! The scallops were cooked to perfection and every dish is incredibly unique.

The peaches and burrata was incredible. The hamburger was awesome, best in town. Service was great.

They've changed their menu and the food is rather spicy and frankly far to creative. You can't go in and order something and know what it's going to be. We ordered duck and it was very undercooked very disappointed. Their old menu was superior. Hopefully they get the bugs worked out, but as it is, I won't return.

Not sure exactly how to rate this business. On the one hand the food was pretty good. The service was pretty average... but they charge for ice cubes. I was surprised to see a bill for a $20+ bourbon with $1.50 added for the _ICE CUBE_?!? When we inquired of our server about this absurd upcharge, she said it was for a 'Craft Ice Cube'... Seriously? Surprised there wasn't a rental fee for the glass it came in. There's enough money to be made in this restaurant. Charging for ice cubes is insulting.

Based on a previous visit two years ago, we were looking forward to this evening out with friends who were new to Steamboat. Our party of eight was seated on the patio at 7:00 and we didn't see our server for 15 minutes. We had to go into the restaurant to find someone to take our drink order. I believe it was a hostess came to take that order but refused to take an appetizer order, as they prefer to space the meal. We finally got our 2 bottles of wine and cocktails and ordered bread (not complimentary) three appetizers and two salads. After about 30 minutes, we received the apps and then salads. Based on the slow service we even ordered two dessert martinis so they would be at the table on time. Seeing no one for a while , we went inside again to find a manager. She finally came to the table and told us the delay was because they want us to have "an experience" We all had enjoyed staged meals before. Plus two in our party, own restaurants! No, this was not an experience, this was a lack of attention. We saw our server twice. We waited five more minutes (by this time it was 9:00) after the Unapology, before going in to get our tab for what we had consumed. At that time they told us we were about to be plated, but we'd had enough. They were hesitant, rude, telling us they were on the phone with the owner. We offered to speak with him as well. He never reached out. The bill was over $500 and we still had to go elsewhere for take out ! We had several other meals during our stay in Steamboat that were incredible, timely and less expensive. Perhaps the Tip Share policy is the issue.

Great food and great service! Went on a Sunday and the food was amazing! Plus the patio is dog friendly!

Good: Restaurant space, menu, food quality, majority of staff, beverage selections, vibe. Bad: After having a few drinks and a salad, we waited 45+ minutes for our entrees to arrive. A table had been sat and finished their entrees during the time we waited. Complete bullsh*t. I asked the server if ordering an app threw us in the back of the queue and he told me it actually helped get my entrees moving down the line and he never once apologized for us sitting there with nothing on the table for over 45 minutes. Also, when a customer orders an individual steak DO NOT pre-cut the steak for customers.... Advice: Management needs to review how this type of review keeps happening and address the issue in the order management process and with the staff. They also need to train the staff on how to handle these situations, in my case, it was handled poorly. $360 later with a 20% tip, I'm back home from vacation and likely will never return, even when I go back to Steamboat for a ski trip. If you are going to have a fine dining, upscale experience you need to execute.

Came here for dinner one night was visiting Steamboat a few weeks ago. Started off as a really weird experience as there were two middle aged men being talked to by the cops in the lobby area while their kids were crying off to the side. Apparently they had been causing a scene inside so the police were called. Started off with the optimists serum - great for those that like tequila and mezcal. I was a little disappointed in their menu selection but I am a little picky and have some dietary restrictions. My friend and I ordered the cannibal sandwiches, fries and Brussels sprouts to split. Everything was delicious that we ordered so I'm happy with the experience but just wish they had more menu options.

Primrose-What a fantastic experience! We were I. Town celebrating my wife's Birthday. After snowmobiling all day. We decided to see if there was a chance we could get in (reservations are a must). We were able to get quick reservations to sit at the bar. Wow are we glad we did! the Bartender that treated us once we sat was fantastic! He was the first Bartender/lawyer I've ever met. He made us feel welcome and despite being very busy kept us thoroughly entertained as did the patrons around us. We had the Ribeye for Two. The menu description undersold what was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. From presentation to the fantastic food, the meal was spectacular! By far the best Ribeye we have ever had! The service was stellar, the atmosphere was welcoming yet electric! 10/10 = 5 stars from us

Excellent food, drinks, and service. I had one of my favorite meals here that I have had recently. The lamb pasta was recommended and fantastic.

Great service, enjoyable food, nice decor. They serve Octopus. I hope to change this to a higher score if it's taken off the menu. There's no reason to eat Octopus in the Rockies and I'm sure business and profits will remain the same without it on the menu. Please take the octopus off the menu and keep up the good service.

I have mixed feelings about Primrose. I've gone there and had good food, good service, and it was a fun atmosphere. But I've also gone there and the food wasn't good (too salty, too under/over cooked, or just not that great). The service, too, is a hit or a miss. We've gone there and had great service, and we've gone there to be told that our 6 top reservation we booked 2 weeks prior and gave a CC to hold was not available. This was New Year's Eve. We booked the back bar with the hostess in person, we were called to confirm our reservation, and then when we arrived we were told they didn't have our reservation and that the two people sitting at the back bar were regulars and the hostess/mgmt would not be asking them to move. Because of course that's an inconvenience and it's much better to tell the people that had a reservation that their reservation doesn't exist. Those we interacted with weren't apologetic or cared. We had a great experience 2 weeks prior and because of this we made a reservation for New Year's Eve. This happened over a year ago. I've been to the restaurant since, a couple of times. It's fine. But I was reminded of our New Year's reservation tonight from a friend who had the same thing happen to her: she made a reservation, gave her CC to hold, arrived at the restaurant to be told she had no reservation. The lesson with Primrose is: don't make reservations because they can't seem to honor them.

Came for dinner while on vacation. Beautiful restaurant, nice wine list. They give you the option to try some nicer bottles by the half glass or glass, granted very marked up prices but nice choices. The server was very friendly and patient. The steak tartar was delicious and a unique take on it. The French onion soup was also delicious. The steaks came with a nice demi glace, which I was hopeful would pack a little more punch of flavor, but they were still cooked well and tasty, also served with some deliciously charred broccoli. The corn and cheesy mashed potatoes were also very good and plenty to share. Overall, a delicious dinner and worth a visit.

Bartender pulled a beer on tap for someone. Proceeded to wipe the excess off the RIM of the stein with wet BAR RAG. Which he then used to mop up counters, taps, etc. Mmmm....nope. Hate to be a rat, because they have great burgers and nice happy hour service.

Welp, that was just the hands-down worst 'fine dining' experience I've had in 46 years. 105-115db of constant noise, with gangster rap piped in at absolute max volume over an already noisy restaurant. We had to scream our heads off just to talk to people at our table, and God help you if you have somebody with a hearing disability in your party. I couldn't even hear the server tell us the specials over the noise, and gave up after asking 5 times. Owners, do yourself and your customers a favor and figure out whether you want to be a night club, or a fine dining establishment and adjust the horrific music and noise accordingly. You're not getting that first star at 105db+.