Hinsdale Prime Steak — Restaurant in Hinsdale

My wife and I visited Hinsdale Prime Steak for a date night after reading several glowing reviews. The location is a big plus.. right in the heart of downtown Hinsdale, which has a charming, upscale feel and is conveniently close to our home. We had made a reservation in advance.

As we entered, the ambiance was pleasant and had a nice, upscale vibe. We were greeted warmly by the hostess, but the gentleman at the front.. possibly the owner.. asked if we had a reservation in a tone that didn’t feel very welcoming. Especially considering the place was nearly empty, it felt a bit off.

We proceeded to our table. The menu was straightforward but honestly overpriced for what was being offered. We started with drinks: I ordered an Old Fashioned, and my wife had a Lychee Martini. My drink was average, but hers came with a decorative bee art on top.. visually appealing but tasted odd and not edible, which was a bit disappointing.

For appetizers, we went with the bone marrow and the wagyu meatballs. The presentation of the bone marrow was impressive, but unfortunately, that was the only good thing about it. The flavors didn’t blend well.. the combination of marrow, salad, bread, and chip just didn’t make sense. The meatballs were also forgettable and didn’t live up to the “wagyu” label.

Given how underwhelming the starters were, my wife decided to skip the main course and just ordered the Eggplant Tower salad. I chose the steak special with fries and caramelized onions. Sadly, the eggplant tower was another letdown.. it looked nice but didn’t taste good. My steak was just ordinary. Nothing special, and certainly not something I’d expect from a “prime” steakhouse.

We wrapped up the evening without ordering anything further. The one saving grace of the night was the service.. our servers were attentive, polite, and kept the table clean throughout the meal. They did their job well.

All in all, while the location and service are great, the food fell far below expectations. For the price point and the hype, we expected a much better dining experience. Unfortunately, it’s not a place we’ll be...

My husband and I dined here yesterday to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary and 14th dating anniversary. My parents joined us as well and we had an absolutely fantastic meal. When I made the reservation, I had selected the option for "Anniversary" under the celebration type question and I didn't think much of it. A few hours later, I got a text from the restaurant asking what anniversary we were celebrating. Very kind!

Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and directed to our table. After we were handed our menus I realized that it had a custom anniversary message printed across the top. Too sweet! After we sat down, we met our waiter and she surprised us with a glass of champagne to celebrate our anniversary. We just loved the special touches.

We took a few minutes to peruse all the menus and ordered the Burrata and Prosciutto as well as the Crab Cake. Both were flavored beautifully and great portions. For dinner, my husband and father split the HSP Tomahawk experience and it was magnificent. My mom had the Brick Chicken and I selected the 8oz Filet. Honestly, all the food was delicious but we were continually impressed by the service. Our waters were always full, drinks replenished quickly and everybody was knowledgeable and helpful.

We truly enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back and celebrate future events here....

We were invited to the pre-opening night, and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with soft lighting that creates a cozy atmosphere. For starters, we enjoyed the tuna tartare and steak tartare, both fresh and beautifully arranged. Each bite was a perfect blend of flavors, complemented by delicious bread and chips. The eggplant salad is a MUST-try, so crunchy and soft at the same time, can’t wait to have it again! The oysters are certainly one of the best I’ve ever had… For the main course, we chose the ahi tuna (straight from Hawaii) and Branzino, both cooked to perfection. Kudos to the chef, he is certainly one of a kind, and the entire team, that was very welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, friendly and caring. The drinks were also amazing!

We look forward to coming back to try the rest of the menu and we highly recommend this restaurant...