Prime Fusion Afro Grill & Lounge

My mother made a reservation for 7pm for my birthday, and when we arrived the place was completely dark. It was close, no note on the door, no update on Google just completely dark and doors locked and closed. Also, we have been getting updates on our reservations all night, so I don't even understand why we get here, and the place is closed. Completely ruined my day.

I reserved a table in when I got there it was close , so disappointed had to find another place for my daughters birthday dinner

It was my birthday dinner and a mess. The owner should be ashamed having 1 person working the bar and tables and at times the kitchen it seems. Got there before our 830 reservation of 8. Couldn't get water for the 2 hours plus we were there or our drinks. 3 red snappers were the most expensive thing we order with most items unavailable with wings being the star dish and was charged over 500 dollars for 8 people we were missing items so the math wasn't mathing. We couldn't see how bad we were overcharged because we never got a bill. The owner was on the phone several times with the only person in the front but never showed up to assist her. All I can say it's not work the money and that young lady needs a raise. Shame on the owner. We paid the 522.40. So please call the police with your proof

We were a party of 8, the bartender/waitress/kitchen helper was very nice she tried. This place needs help. Some of our food was cold, they were out of certain items. We waited so long for drinks we decided to cancel, we paid our check. There was a table before us that had a bid disagreement with the staff. I don't like it but now I can see why they were upset.

It was my birthday dinner and a mess. The owner should be ashamed having 1 person working the bar and tables and at times the kitchen it seems. Got there before our 830 reservation of 8. Couldn't get water for the 2 hours plus we were there or our drinks. 3 red snappers were the most expensive thing we order with most items unavailable with wings being the star dish and was charged over 500 dollars for 8 people we were missing items so the math wasn't mathing. We couldn't see how bad we were overcharged because we never got a bill. The owner was on the phone several times with the only person in the front but never showed up to assist her. All I can say it's not work the money and that young lady needs a raise. Shame on the owner.

THE MOST HORRIBLE DINING EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!! I reserve on Open table for 10 ppl @830 pm they made me put my card info in and had all these rules for reserving so I’m thinking they legit … get there and they weren’t even ready for us the manager had no idea we were coming and how many people. He managed to put a couple tables & chairs together for us.Once seated it was a big commotion on the other side ,apparently it was another birthday dinner and they were not pleased with the service or their food. They were refusing to pay the 18% gratuity because their service was horrible , food was cold and some they never received. It got so bad they walked out without paying and the manager was waving bye. At this point we’re second guessing whether to stay or leave because our table wasn’t ready and another party was disappointed with their service/food. We decided to stay because at this point it’s a little late and it’s us (10 ppl) and 4 others at the bar were the only ones in the restaurant. Trying to give them the benefit of the doubt and possibly prove us wrong. The only young lady working the entire dining area and bar offered us shots on the house for staying. We waited 1 hour to get the shot as promised “because they ran out of shot glasses “. In the meantime time we never received water at our table and I kept asking for water and throughout the entire dinner and never received it. Finally able to place our order around 945 and half the menu they don’t have..no oxtails no lamb chops no goat meat no coconut shrimp . We managed to work around it, the fries and wings came out cold and they ran out of Jollof rice . We ordered drinks and also never received it .After so many disappointments we just ask for the check. Try to pay cash we was told it has to be the exact amount because they have no change we said we can pay with card was told the receipt machine not working. I left overwhelmed and with a headache If i could give 0 stars i would.
PLEASE SAVE YOUR SELF!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

THE MOST HORRIBLE DINING EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!! I reserve on Open table for 10 ppl @830 pm they made me put my card info in and had all these rules for reserving so I'm thinking they legit ... get there and they weren't even ready for us the manager had no idea we were coming and how many people. He managed to put a couple tables & chairs together for us.Once seated it was a big commotion on the other side ,apparently it was another birthday dinner and they were not pleased with the service or their food. They were refusing to pay the 18% gratuity because their service was horrible , food was cold and some they never received. It got so bad they walked out without paying and the manager was waving bye. At this point we're second guessing whether to stay or leave because our table wasn't ready and another party was disappointed with their service/food. We decided to stay because at this point it's a little late and it's us (10 ppl) and 4 others at the bar were the only ones in the restaurant. Trying to give them the benefit of the doubt and possibly prove us wrong. The only young lady working the entire dining area and bar offered us shots on the house for staying. We waited 1 hour to get the shot as promised “because they ran out of shot glasses “. In the meantime time we never received water at our table and I kept asking for water and throughout the entire dinner and never received it. Finally able to place our order around 945 and half the menu they don't have..no oxtails no lamb chops no goat meat no coconut shrimp . We managed to work around it, the fries and wings came out cold and they ran out of Jollof rice . We ordered drinks and also never received it .After so many disappointments we just ask for the check. Try to pay cash we was told it has to be the exact amount because they have no change we said we can pay with card was told the receipt machine not working. I left overwhelmed and with a headache If i could give 0 stars i would. PLEASE SAVE YOUR SELF!!!!!!

The wait was long as hell about 2 hours for them to bring our food out It was very cold in there and the manager is very disrespectful and unprofessional he disrespected me and my family I will NEVER and I mean NEVER!!!!!! Go back there again they loss a customer that was my first and time time there ...!!

I wanted this place to be a gem but I got a rock instead. Get there and they didn't have over half of the menu. No goat, no shrimp, no fish and no oxtail and that's just for starters. The server was really nice but she seemed to have had a misunderstanding with the kitchen because she came out 2x and told us that they didn't have the dishes we ordered only to come back 2x and say that they have them. There was only 4 people in the restaurant and it still took our food over45 minutes to come out. When we got our food all we tasted was salt. I mean it over powered everything. My stewed chicken was literally a drumstick with some type of sauce on it. For the price that they charge the food should be a lot better. The honey garlic wings were the best thing to eat outta everything that we ordered. I don't think I'll come back to this location even tho I like the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Honey Garlic

Poor service, mediocre food, overpriced.
Won’t be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

We had gone to prime fission on a Saturday. The place was beyond loud. To the point where the waiter couldn’t hear us and we couldn’t hear her. We ordered our drinks and our appetizers. We asked them to turn the music down, but that didn’t change anything. If you’re trying to sit down and have any type of conversation, don’t even bother.
We then placed our dinner order and after (I kid you not) 5 minutes, we cancelled because the music was ridiculous at that point and we were not going to stay and yell at each other and our waiter.
We told our waiter that we’d just like our appetizers because those orders were placed a while ago, whereas our meals was only 5 min. She immediately got an attitude and asked if we could take our food to go. We said no, we didn’t want to stay and would just like to pay for our meals and drinks and leave. She was hostile and even getting our bill was a battle. And that’s not even to mention how ridiculous the prices were. But with African restaurants that’s to be expected. So for the owner to respond in such and unprofessional manner and minimize our experience to it was “out of our budget” is beyond unprofessional. We knew the prices before we came and wanted to enjoy good African food. But unfortunately this is not the place for it. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME at this place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rude! Unprofessional!

I really wish I would have read reviews before going. Added on fees is ridiculous. Fried rice had absolutely no taste. They only had tap water. No bottle water. I would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

I did not enjoy my experience here at all. The food was not good and highly overpriced. The service was also mediocre. Lastly the parking is terrible.

Seeing the replies to customer reviews shows the carelessness of the business owners.

I do not recommend supporting.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food critic here! Let me give you the Real Real about Prime 😉. I will write about one of my orders; Rasta Pasta with charred grilled shrimp. I had a pleasant experience. I’m originally from the UK, and it’s worth noting that historically African dining style restaurants are fairly rare in Philadelphia. If you’re looking for oversized portions typical of a traditional African restaurant, this isn’t that and it’s not advertised to be.
*Disclaimer* parking is hard to find, in the area its close to the downtown area so Uber to avoid the stress.

Top menu items if you’re looking for something good?
1.Beef Suya
2. Goat Meat Pepper Soup
3. Fried Red Snapper
4. Fried Plantain
5. Asun

Prime Fusion is a smaller establishment, so the bar selection is more limited than what you’d find at larger venues. That said, it has the essentials especially when it comes to tequila.

Service was excellent. I came on a Wednesday night there was no wait. Look I dont need my waiter to do backflips to keep us entertained 😂. I came here to EAT! Hey im a jester myself so ill make a jokes. Our server introduced herself, gave us ample time to review the menu, we had bottled waters, she answered questions clearly, and remained attentive throughout the evening. The drinks were a 10/10.

A little love in the food might go a long way. Still, the music was good, prices were fair for dining out, and the overall vibe was enjoyable. I’d definitely return to see how the kitchen continues to improve.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4