RW Prime wants its clientele to have a “five-star experience,” said manager Eric Rodriguez. Between the diverse menu, attentive staff and upscale yet relaxed environment, it truly was quite the experience.
The steakhouse, located on the second floor of Resorts World Casino, has menu options that go well beyond just steak. After noshing on the selection of three breads I was served, I told my waiter to hit me with his best shot, and he did.
I sat back in my cushioned booth and admired the dark wood and leather combination of my surroundings as my first course was served: one plate was a jumbo lump crab cake while the other had was crabavocat, which Rodriguez called RW Prime’s signature dish.
The crabavocat, with a bottom layer of crab meat, top layer of avocado and fried shrimp garnish on top, was a satisfying combination of salty and savory. The fried shrimp and avocado toned down the salty crab meat and made for a very smooth, delicious bite. The small amount of basil and tomato coulis added a nice component.
Rodriguez noted that since the restaurant’s opening two years ago, the menu has progressed from simply a steakhouse menu to a greater variety of dishes. This showed more and more with each course I was served. The creativity and thought put into several plates was evident.
Quickly after I was finished with my first course, I was brought out two salads: a simple caprese with tomato, mozzarella and basil along with a bibb and endive salad.
Upon my first bite of the bibb and endive dish, I thought I was tasting candy. The combination of caramelized goat cheese, candied pecans , poached pear and beet and orange dressing made it so.
For the entree, I was brought the fish of the day, a pan-seared sea bass, and another special, a surf-and-turf dish.
The sea bass, which literally melted in my mouth, was served over a bed of risotto in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with peas, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and shrimp. The diversity of the dish made for a unique and delectable experience and was my favorite of the night.
The steakhouse did not disappoint in the “turf” portion of my surf and turf. A filet, cooked medium, was both juicy and flavorful – all that you want in any piece of steak. A Brazilian lobster tail accompanied the filet and the combination of the two did not disappoint.
Side dishes are also available. I sampled the jasmine rice, baked potato and sautéed mushrooms. I enjoyed every bite. Other sides include shoestring potatoes, creamed spinach and sautéed broccoli rabe with roasted garlic.
Outside of its main, spacious dining room, RW Prime also has a sports bar for a simpler, quicker meal and an outdoor terrace with tables and couches. A DJ plays on the terrace Friday and Saturday nights.
Call ahead before heading to the steakhouse to guarantee a table at what I considered a fantastic, versatile dining experience.
RW Prime
Resorts World Casino
110-00 Rockaway Boulevard
718-215-2828
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