COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Prime Steakhouse has opened in Comstock Park, offering accessible downtown-quality fine dining.
Restaurateur Scott Ingersoll launched the eatery in late August. He aims to provide high-quality food and service without the premium prices and parking challenges often associated with downtown establishments.
Here are the five takeaways from the original MLive feature.
1. A new “affordable fine-dining” destination in Comstock Park
Prime Steakhouse, located at 3874 W River Drive NE, was opened by local restaurateur Scott Ingersoll with a clear mission: offering the service and quality of a downtown Grand Rapids steakhouse at a more accessible price point.
After a soft opening in late August, the restaurant held its grand opening on Sept. 2.
Ingersoll positions the steakhouse as a step above national chains in quality but significantly more affordable than other local fine-dining steakhouses, aiming to fill a gap for high-quality dining on the northern side of the Grand Rapids area.
2. The owner brings decades of local restaurant experience
Owner Scott Ingersoll is a veteran of the Grand Rapids hospitality industry.
He currently owns Mill Creek Tavern, located next door to the new steakhouse, and was also a key figure behind The Gritzmaker, a restaurant in Zeeland.
His resume includes work at other well-known area eateries like Logan’s Alley and the former Louis Benton Steak House, giving him insight into the local market and the operational demands of running a successful restaurant.
3. A business model designed to keep prices low
A key part of Prime Steakhouse’s strategy for affordability comes from its low overhead costs.
Ingersoll has owned the building for nearly three years, which he renovated for the new restaurant after acquiring the empty space next to his other establishment, Mill Creek Tavern.
He states that not having the heavy overhead expenses that many other restaurants face allows him to invest in more premium, higher-quality beef while selling it for less than his competitors.
This financial advantage is central to his goal of making fine dining more accessible.
4. The menu balances high-end offerings with a casual atmosphere
The steakhouse aims to be a “casual steakhouse” where patrons receive fine-dining service but can feel comfortable in a hooded sweatshirt.
Ingersoll wants the restaurant to be for “everybody, not just for a special occasion.” The menu reflects this blend of quality and value. Popular items include an 8-ounce Wagyu flat iron steak for $38, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
The most popular item is a 16-ounce Delmonico ribeye from South Dakota, priced at $40. Other offerings include colossal king crab, shrimp cocktail and grilled tender pork shank lollipops.
5. Early business is slow but customer feedback is strong
Since its official opening, Ingersoll reports that foot traffic at Prime Steakhouse has been slow. However, he notes that the feedback from customers who have visited has been “outstanding.”
Patrons have praised the “fun-casual vibe” that still maintains an “elegant feel of better dining.”
The family-owned and operated business is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
More information and the full menu can be found at primecasualsteakhouse.com.
Generative AI was used to summarize takeaways based on an originally reported story. It was reviewed and edited by MLive staff.