PRIME – Steakhouse
Port Charlotte home of Prime Serious Steak, the upscale Gulf-coast steakhouse whose name is the mission statement. Dinner runs nightly from 4 with weekend lunch from noon, seasonal specials rotating through, reservations honored, and gift cards for the converted — with a Venice sister location and a broader local restaurant group behind it. It suits Charlotte County anniversary tables, serious-steak literalists, weekend lunch upgrades, and diners who want fine-dining discipline without the drive to Sarasota. The house name doubles as a filter: diners who mean business about beef.
19655 Cochran Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33948 941-235-1404 https://primeserioussteak.com/prime-serious-steak-port-charlotte/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at PRIME
Dairy-Free at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prime Hasselback Potato, Maine Lobster Tails and New Zealand Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maine Lobster Tails and New Zealand Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Mashed, Fried Grouper Taco and Blackened Ahi Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail and Ribeye (14 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maine Lobster Tails, Sautéed Mushrooms and Sirloin (10 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maine Lobster Tails, Sautéed Mushrooms and Ribeye (14 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prime Hasselback Potato, N.Y. Strip (14 oz) and Cask Fresh Draft Wines. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at PRIME
PRIME in Port Charlotte has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Mashed, Pub Style Onion Soup and Potato Au Gratin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at PRIME
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tenderloin Burger | 22 g | 61.4 g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar | 42.7 g | 48.3 g |
| Potato Au Gratin | 13.6 g | 37.5 g |
| Black n' Blue Burger | 1.9 g | 28.7 g |
| California Chicken | 8.9 g | 28.6 g |
| Parmesan Crusted Chicken | 33.2 g | 21.8 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Double Bone Pork Chop | 29.6 g | 17.3 g |
| Crispy Calamari | 13.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Lobster Mac n' Cheese | 47.1 g | 16.4 g |
| Ribeye (14 oz) | 2.3 g | 14.6 g |
| Draft Beers | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Cocktail - $16: Mark's signature cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steakhouse Egg Rolls - $12: Served with Thai chili glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Ahi Tuna - $16: Wasabi aioli and ginger soy glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Wellington - $15: Mini versions of the classic dish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $15: Tender, hand-battered and in a chili glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $16: Blue Point oysters broiled with spinach, sambuca and bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms - $16: With lemon beurre blanc Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Brick - $11: Hand-battered, crispy fried onions served with spicy remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Lobster Bisque - $12: Creamy with a touch of sherry finished with lump claw meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Style Onion Soup - $10: Guinness and caramelized onions topped with aged horseradish cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Caesar - $16: Marinated grilled chicken over a classic Caesar salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tenderloin & Bleu Salad - $18: Signature salad served with filet tips and aged bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Serious Steak
- N.Y. Strip (14 oz) - $36: Rich and flavorful Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kansas City Strip (14 oz) - $38: Marinated in house-made steak sauce and topped with bleu cheese butter
- Sirloin (10 oz) - $27: Lean and flavorful Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Teriyaki Sirloin (10 oz) - $28: Grilled and glazed
- Wagyu Flatiron (8 oz) - $35: Tender Australian beef
- Ribeye (14 oz) - $42: Well-marbled and tender Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal
- Prime Rib (12 oz) - $34: Slow roasted for six hours Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Filet Mignon (Petite 6 oz) - $38: Our most tender cut
- Filet Mignon (Thick 9 oz) - $48: Our most tender cut
- Certified Prime Bone In Ribeye (22 oz) - $69: Famous Cowboy Cut Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Australian Wagyu NY Strip (14 oz) - $59: Uniquely marbled and rich Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Tomahawk Ribeye (32 oz) - $93: The King of steaks Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Seafood & Chops
- Double Bone Pork Chop - $32: Bacon wrapped and bourbon glazed Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Zealand Lamb Chops - $36: Grilled and finished with a mint chimichurri Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salmon - $27: Grilled Salmon finished with a creamy dill sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp - $29: Finished with lemon beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper - $30: Panko citrus crust and blood orange butter sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Lobster Tails - $42: Twin 6 oz. Maine tails - steamed or grilled Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken & Pasta
- California Chicken - $26: Grilled with wild cilantro cream sauce and sliced avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken - $26: Pan fried with a panko-parmesan crust and citrus beurre blanc Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steakhouse Bolognese - $26: Rich meat sauce slow cooked in stock and red wine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet and Gorgonzola Pasta - $28: Fresh pasta with tender filet tips in a gorgonzola cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Tenderloin Burger - $23: Filet mignon burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, American or Horseradish Havarti Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black n' Blue Burger - $21: Blackened steak burger with crumbled bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- PRIME SteakBurger - $18: 8 oz. Steakburger with lettuce, red onion, tomato, American or Horseradish Havarti Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Eiffel Tower Burger - $16: French brie and champagne & stone ground mustard on a brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Maine-lac Burger - $19: Steakburger topped with lobster claw meat, red pepper aioli and crunchy coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich - $18: Thinly sliced, hot au jus and horseradish sauce, American or Horseradish Havarti Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Mahi Sandwich - $16: With housemade tartar on a kaiser roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Grouper Taco - $16: Crispy slaw and avocado served with wild cilantro cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Prime Hasselback Potato - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Au Gratin - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Mashed - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac n' Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $5: w/ garlic butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamed Spinach - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Draft Beers - $2: Happy Hour Special
- Well Drinks - $2: Happy Hour Special
- Cask Fresh Draft Wines - $2: Happy Hour Special Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about PRIME
- Is PRIME dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PRIME has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prime Hasselback Potato, Maine Lobster Tails and New Zealand Lamb Chops.
- What can I eat at PRIME on a dairy-free diet?
- Prime Hasselback Potato, Maine Lobster Tails and New Zealand Lamb Chops carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PRIME have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Prime Hasselback Potato and N.Y. Strip (14 oz).
- Is PRIME gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PRIME?
- Tenderloin Burger, at roughly 61.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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