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PRIMAL By Mia Cape May Reviews
My wife and I so enjoyed everything about this restaurant.
Trey was an excellent server and very knowledgeable of the menu items. His suggestions were spot on. His service was above and beyond. He was a big part of our most wonderful experience. The food....MY GOODNESS....prepared perfectly and absolutely
Truly an amazing restaurant.
From the food to service to the ocean view at sunset. I would recommend the artichokes starter and the filet mignon. I added the lobster tail which melted in my mouth. They gave us homemade bread, a salad course and dessert. It also a BYOB which was
Came to Primal for dinner during a July weeklong vacation
Came to Primal for dinner during a July weeklong vacation with friends. Happy to report the meal, the location, the ambiance, all lead to a fantastic spot to check out. The entire staff was extremely kind & helpful, food was delicious.
After we had a problem with our reservation the staff bent
After we had a problem with our reservation the staff bent over backwards to accommodate us. The food was outstanding. Love this place
WOW! What an amazing spot.
Now I see why a reservation is so tough to get here. If you don't already know, they open reservations 10 days out and they're completely booked within minutes. Totally worth the wait though! The food was absolutely incredible. Every dish
Highly recommend
My husband and I got a babysitter for the kids and got a reservation 10 days in advance so we could be sure to get a table right next to the beach (a must do here). I read some of the reviews in the days leading up to our reservation and got a little
Had a really nice dinner here last week.
Service was attentive and the décor was chick and inviting. Unfortunately we arrived after dark so we couldn't see the much lauded ocean view. Food was excellent. Steak was cooked to perfection over a wood fired grill giving it a perfect sear
Loved it! The service and food were top tier.
The restaurant was beautiful and right on the beach. I enjoyed the spicy dipping oil for the bread, the burrata appetizer, a perfect New York strip, amazing truffle potatoes, and a butter cake for dessert. I look forward to dining here again!
Very disappointing and unprofessional
We had a truly disappointing experience from the moment we arrived, the hostess set the tone with unprofessional behavior that had undertones of racism and stereotyping. Rather than feeling welcomed, we felt dismissed and disrespected. Coming from a
Not At All What I Expected. Very Disappointing.
On Sunday, 8/24/2025, my wife and I and two other couples went to Primal for dinner. Since I rarely order red meat out, I was looking forward to a Cowboy Ribeye Steak. The three women in the group ordered various seafood meals and were happy with t
We ate dinner there last night and three of us had the
We ate dinner there last night and three of us had the cowboy dry aged ribeye steak at a substantial price. We all ordered medium rare and all three came medium well done. If you are trying to be a major steak restaurant at high prices, at least lear
Amazing.
.. amazing... amazing... from the service to the steak... rivals some Manhattan places
Easily the best restaurant in Cape May.
Venue and service were wonderful but the food was perfect. I was lucky enough to go twice in the past three weeks. Both times I got the lobster Ravioli, the Halibut and side of mixed vegetables. Everything was amazing. I left both times saying that
Shared New York strip with my sister.
Perfect with Yukon gold mashed with truffle. Onions and mushrooms also. Staff was super, food excellent atmosphere very comfortable. Best 78th birthday for me and my twin sister, we loved it thanks so much
Gorgeous Waterfront, Excellent Service.
Primal by Mia in Cape May offers stunning waterfront views and takes reservations -- a big plus! Our three appetizers were delicious and beautifully presented, and the complimentary salad was a pleasant surprise. The Chilean seabass was perfectly co
Down in Cape May for a family vacation and researched a
Down in Cape May for a family vacation and researched a good place to celebrate our wedding anniversary dinner. All signs pointed to this place, so I tried my luck and snagged a reservation 10 days prior at 9am ( they were quickly out of slots after
Everything was spot on. Top notch.
Everything was fantastic. I would have been happy with just eating the dinner rolls! They were awesome! NY Strip and lobster were excellent! And the desert dish was a nice surprise at the end. We’ll be back.
Have dined at Primal by Mia several times in past years.
The service is only exceeded by the food! Have had both the filet and lobster tails in the past and both were excellent. Looking forward to being able to score a reservation this year.
Outstanding experience! This was one of the best meals I've
Outstanding experience! This was one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. We made reservations ten days in advance which I recommend if you want a good time slot. Service was excellent as our waiter knew the menu well, made suggestion
FAVOLOSO
Excellent, friendly service. The food was absolutely fantastic. We shared the Crabcake appetizer. My wife had the Chilean Seabass, & I had the Surf & Turf. The homemade bread is second to none. Also, the complimentary salad & dessert were
Simply the Best!
My husband and I eat here every year, and it just keeps getting better and better! First of all the restaurant is beautiful with an ocean view! It BYOB which we love! They started us off with the homemade bread with basil and olive oil dipping that w
Chef medium rare steak is not our medium steak
The chef can't cook medium rare steak. His medium rare steak is a medium in the middle pieces of the ribeye and the ends pieces are medium well. It is an $80 piece of steak so we told the waitress that it was not what we requested. First we got
The most mid steak house there ever was.
Dont go here if you have children. They will seat you in the front next to the register like second class citizens. The food is meh, too much woodfire, steak tastes like charcoal. Sides were cold. The male hostess seems bothered that the costumer&
Delicious Dinner with Ocean View
Excellent surf and turf with ocean views. We had a delicious meal from starter salad to finish dessert. My steak was perfect as was the lobster. Service was also on point. This was a perfect meal to end our anniversary week in Cape May and a sunn
Primal Was Primo!
Our group of four wanted to celebrate multiple events and a reservation was made. Woodsy smoke from Primal’s oven was welcoming in the cold Cape May air as we approached from the beachfront walkway. A pleasant hostess greeted us and brought us to a
We've had dinner there before and were anxious to go back
We had an excellent dinner at Primal. We started with the sausage appetizer which was very good. We then shared the NY Strip Steak with a side of mushrooms and the Halibut with Shallot Cream sauce, both were cooked perfectly and delicious. Primal
When you have a menu that works, stick with it.
And that's exactly what Mia does. Oh she'll charm you with delectable, exquisitely created specials to keep us on our toes, but it's the steak and seafood that continue to excel. We dined on the filet and small so African lobster that we're done to p
First of all - the food is very good.
its mostly a steak house. Service is very good and considerate. Ambiance....not impressed. This is the 3rd time we have dined at Primal. We always selected the ocean view seating. and for the 3rd (and last time ever) we were again seated at the table
Well Done!!
This place was highly recommended and it’s not hard to understand why. The intimate atmosphere of the restaurant and smell of the wood stove is very inviting. Our waitress Madelina was more of a culinary tour guide from the moment we sat down to
Best food i've ever had, beautiful location, service was
Best food i've ever had, beautiful location, service was amazing. I absolutely cannot wait to go back this summer. Definitely recommend trying
Wanted to see what the hype was all about.
Had reservations, arrived early. The staff was very friendly. Our waitress gave us the full rundown since we had never been here before. Now as far as seating, I was not a big fan of it. They sat us in between 2 other tables. There was absolutely no
Visited again yesterday, third time at Primal by Mia.
Each time we go, is better than the previous. We discover different tastes and new favorites. Attentive service and excellent dinner. Don't pass this up when in Cape May.
Primal never disappoints! Service always on point.
Do yourself a favor and make a reservation.
Overall we were very impressed with the quality of food
Overall we were very impressed with the quality of food here. The places nice cosy and intimate. By the way salad and desert comes complimentary so that's a nice addition. The place is byob. there's not much street parking so that's a down but I woul
Had dinner at Primal last night.
The service was excellent. We asked to be seated early and they were able to accommodate us by sitting us 30 mins early. For an appetizer we had the pork belly. It was tender melt in your mouth and seasoned perfectly. For our entree my wife and I sha
Great Steak in January
I have steak all over the country. Primal had the absolute best I’ve found. Was cooked correctly. Sides were ample and service was good. Easy to get a reservation in January but quality was first notch!!!
We live about 4 miles from primal and have now dined here 4
We live about 4 miles from primal and have now dined here 4 times. Loved it every time. Most recently was a 70 th birthday for a group including 1 in a wheelchair. They were very accommodating with the wheelchair and once again, the food was deliciou
Absolutely delicious.
Our steaks were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Our server Madelina was awesome.
Worth it.
I think I'll try a fish entree next time. The bread was the BEST the dipping oil I could swim in it! The sides salad & dessert were all phenomenal! I had the barrel cut ribeye it was the best piece of meat everrr! It was better than my husband's
A gem overlooking the ocean
I'd had my eye on this place for a while and finally pulled the trigger for a dinner reservation for me and my wife. Reservations can only be made close to the date and following a slight misunderstanding about the timing, enjoyed a superb dinner wit
Exceptional Experience
Incredible food, service and atmosphere! Owners truly care about their customers’ experience. The food is very creative and the quality is exceptional. This restaurant checks all boxes!
Surprise surcharge
Interesting menu. Good food. Ok service. Added a surcharge to my bill with no prior notification or explanation. Not rushing back.
Always Amazing
Primal is my absolute favorite restaurant anywhere! Each visit leaves me waiting for the next. Mia and Joe are truly wonderful. The burrata is always out of this world. The shrimp and crab is truly delightful and the filet and lobster is something I
Amazing Food
Amazing food . . . from the salad course to the dessert course. Everything is delicious. A little pricey, but well worth it. This was our third year eating here (for our anniversary), and we have never been disappointed. I would definitely recommen
Hit and Miss for Costly Experience
After reading the many glowing reviews about the "best restaurant in Cape May" we were very pleased to get reservations for our desired time since we were told how difficult it is to get them in season. Maybe we were expecting too much, bu
Incredible Cusine
We have dined at Primal since they opened. Each meal has been a culinary adventure of the best kind. My New York strip steak was done to perfection. These are truly prime cuts of meat. The chef doesn’t know try to cover a mediocre steak with over s
Enjoyable Meal with great Atmosphere
The service was excellent. Kimberly was a great waitress and also know we needed a carafe for my 10 year old Dunn Howell mountain Cabernet. (It’s BYOB) Our Tomahawk steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. Plus meal came with salad and desert. An e
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