I’d never been here before, the entrance is in through the hotel entrance and the first right, the service was great, super friendly and quick but not overbearing. Also our food was ridiculously fast. (Like wildly fast). We ordered I went to the washroom and got back and it was on the table. We ordered the burger week burger and it was SOOO good ?, it does not come with a side but we got Parmesan truffle fries which were also super good ! The atmosphere is also very modern and fun, I’d definitely recommend this spot !
Leks MacD
We enjoyed a culinary experience at Primal. Their burger during burger bash is dense and juicy but had a good balance of flavour with the toppings.The beef short rib was served with a huge bone, it felt like we were eating a dish for sophisticated cave-people! Honestly it was too much meat on the rib, but we got what we asked for from a meat-forward restaurant.The beef tar tar was mediocre. It was lean and lacking flavour.
ChloeR
Amazing food everytime we come here. We always get the charcuterie and bourbon steaks! The gravy is so good I thought I might cry. We love the intimate environment and the service is great! Don't forget to thank the kitchen on your way out :)
Meaghan MoonChild
Unfortunately when we walked into Primal, we quickly became underwhelmed. Our party of 5 was not recieved kindly, the waitress was monotone, unemotional and completely disconnected. The table wasn't well set so I mentioned 2 of our party needed forks, I was mannerly to the waitress. The waitresses thought it was appropriate to huddle behind the counter and talk loudly about our table without even trying to hide it. Very unprofessional, will never return. We left before we could see a menu.
StevenD
I proposed shortly before dinner at Primal. Our server was nothing short of amazing, she had told us about the special and how it used to be a menu item. We tried and loved the marrow! She was chatty and informative and we would definitely be back. Keep that bone marrow on the menu, it was amazing!
Carol Rock-Altenhof
Primal didn't "wow" me but it was good. Basic things lacked, such as my steak knife not being sharp (I had a terrible time cutting my steak, yet it wasn't tough). And my husband had to ask for salt; the waitress brought a salt grinder but it was empty. Hard to track her down but when we did and she finally returned, she said the restaurant was out of salt. She gave us a small dish of coarse salt to use. I wished they had a bigger assortment of meat on the menu with some interesting choices - the name kind of implies that, along with the website that says they are unique. Chicken, ribs, steak, lamb, and duck are pretty unexceptional to me, although the preparation and flavours were great, hence the loss of only 1 star. Bring a sweater in case you get seated by the window. I froze the whole time, which didn't help my dining experience. Would I go again? Sure. Will I rave about it to friends? No.Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible
J.D. Surrette
This is my mother's favorite restaurant. Service is very good. The food is tasty. The steak was cooked perfectly but I was not a fan of the plate/bowl it came. The high sides made it hard to cut. Atmosphere is noisy.
NoelP
Great food and service - highly recommend and we will be back! We went to a meat place but had fish (salmon) tacos, but they were so amazing!! The server was very Knowledgeable and professional!
Great food and service - highly recommend and we will be back! We went to a meat place but had fish (salmon) tacos, but they were so amazing!! The server was very Knowledgeable and professional!
JustinD
We had a party of 5 for my birthday and everyone absolutely loved the dishes they chosen. Service was great! One person didn't care for a martini she ordered and the server noticed they didn't drink much of it and asked her why so they could do better next time! We thought that was awesome! The only thing I can come close to complaining about were the chairs at the high top table in the corner. We found them uncomfortable but thankfully there was another table for us. We will be back again!
Defenatly undewhelmed with the place, burgers were average. Music didn't fit the atmosphere. Our waitress saved the service by being attentive after we were received in a hostile way. We made a reservation, but we're frowned upon when we arrived. I honestly wanted to leave as soon as we arrived. Very unfortunate.
GeenaN
The Salmon bowl and the lamb chops were AMAZING! The butcher board was an excellent way to try a number of different delicious menu items like the Singapore duck and the ribs (WOW!).
Adam Avery
I have always loved this place. Amazing food. I love how you can see the kitchen as you walk in. I always like to say thanks to the Chefs as we are walking out.
David Hurst
Have to say one of the best food experience I have has in a long time. My wife had muscles to start in a cream sauce and was really fresh and the taste was great. I had the steak tartar served with an egg yoke and toasted bread and was amazing. For the main meal we both had the short rib with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. The short rib was so tender and the was out of this world and the mashed potatoes were so good creamy and had garlic in them. I would recommend Primal Kitchen to everyone. And service was great as well.
Mark L'Ecuyer
Gem of a restaurant in the heart of downtown Halifax. Creative dishes, amazing variety, and great service. A meat-lover's paradise!
I’d never been here before, the entrance is in through the hotel entrance and the first right, the service was great, super friendly and quick but not overbearing. Also our food was ridiculously fast. (Like wildly fast). We ordered I went to the washroom and got back and it was on the table. We ordered the burger week burger and it was SOOO good ?, it does not come with a side but we got Parmesan truffle fries which were also super good ! The atmosphere is also very modern and fun, I’d definitely recommend this spot !
We enjoyed a culinary experience at Primal. Their burger during burger bash is dense and juicy but had a good balance of flavour with the toppings.The beef short rib was served with a huge bone, it felt like we were eating a dish for sophisticated cave-people! Honestly it was too much meat on the rib, but we got what we asked for from a meat-forward restaurant.The beef tar tar was mediocre. It was lean and lacking flavour.
Amazing food everytime we come here. We always get the charcuterie and bourbon steaks! The gravy is so good I thought I might cry. We love the intimate environment and the service is great! Don't forget to thank the kitchen on your way out :)
Unfortunately when we walked into Primal, we quickly became underwhelmed. Our party of 5 was not recieved kindly, the waitress was monotone, unemotional and completely disconnected. The table wasn't well set so I mentioned 2 of our party needed forks, I was mannerly to the waitress. The waitresses thought it was appropriate to huddle behind the counter and talk loudly about our table without even trying to hide it. Very unprofessional, will never return. We left before we could see a menu.
I proposed shortly before dinner at Primal. Our server was nothing short of amazing, she had told us about the special and how it used to be a menu item. We tried and loved the marrow! She was chatty and informative and we would definitely be back. Keep that bone marrow on the menu, it was amazing!
Primal didn't "wow" me but it was good. Basic things lacked, such as my steak knife not being sharp (I had a terrible time cutting my steak, yet it wasn't tough). And my husband had to ask for salt; the waitress brought a salt grinder but it was empty. Hard to track her down but when we did and she finally returned, she said the restaurant was out of salt. She gave us a small dish of coarse salt to use. I wished they had a bigger assortment of meat on the menu with some interesting choices - the name kind of implies that, along with the website that says they are unique. Chicken, ribs, steak, lamb, and duck are pretty unexceptional to me, although the preparation and flavours were great, hence the loss of only 1 star. Bring a sweater in case you get seated by the window. I froze the whole time, which didn't help my dining experience. Would I go again? Sure. Will I rave about it to friends? No.Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible
This is my mother's favorite restaurant. Service is very good. The food is tasty. The steak was cooked perfectly but I was not a fan of the plate/bowl it came. The high sides made it hard to cut. Atmosphere is noisy.
Great food and service - highly recommend and we will be back! We went to a meat place but had fish (salmon) tacos, but they were so amazing!! The server was very Knowledgeable and professional!
Great food and service - highly recommend and we will be back! We went to a meat place but had fish (salmon) tacos, but they were so amazing!! The server was very Knowledgeable and professional!
We had a party of 5 for my birthday and everyone absolutely loved the dishes they chosen. Service was great! One person didn't care for a martini she ordered and the server noticed they didn't drink much of it and asked her why so they could do better next time! We thought that was awesome! The only thing I can come close to complaining about were the chairs at the high top table in the corner. We found them uncomfortable but thankfully there was another table for us. We will be back again!
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Defenatly undewhelmed with the place, burgers were average. Music didn't fit the atmosphere. Our waitress saved the service by being attentive after we were received in a hostile way. We made a reservation, but we're frowned upon when we arrived. I honestly wanted to leave as soon as we arrived. Very unfortunate.
The Salmon bowl and the lamb chops were AMAZING! The butcher board was an excellent way to try a number of different delicious menu items like the Singapore duck and the ribs (WOW!).
I have always loved this place. Amazing food. I love how you can see the kitchen as you walk in. I always like to say thanks to the Chefs as we are walking out.
Have to say one of the best food experience I have has in a long time. My wife had muscles to start in a cream sauce and was really fresh and the taste was great. I had the steak tartar served with an egg yoke and toasted bread and was amazing. For the main meal we both had the short rib with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. The short rib was so tender and the was out of this world and the mashed potatoes were so good creamy and had garlic in them. I would recommend Primal Kitchen to everyone. And service was great as well.
Gem of a restaurant in the heart of downtown Halifax. Creative dishes, amazing variety, and great service. A meat-lover's paradise!