Primal, Off Strip
30 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LasVegas, r/vegas, r/vegaslocals30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 29 threads.
What people say, in short
Primal near Boulevard Mall is recommended for steaks and an off-Strip, themed dinner. Diners describe good value and a medieval-style atmosphere, but one prefers a more traditional Vegas steakhouse setting. Other diners criticize the steak or feel the cuts do not justify the expense.
Address
Primal Steakhouse, 3542 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/vegasJUX in r/LasVegas · Jun 2024taste
Says steak is bad, overpriced, and to steer clear
- Mixedu/Ok_Squash_1578 in r/LasVegas · Feb 2024value
Found Primal affordable but not into its theme.
- Recommendsu/cabernettherapy in r/vegas · Jun 2025taste
Ate at Primal and says it was really good.
- Recommendsu/Expensive_Big6608 in r/LasVegas · Jul 2025
Recommends Primal among picks you can't go wrong with.
- Recommendsu/Horror_Mix1219 in r/LasVegas · Jan 2024service
Enjoyed a wedding dinner and would return.
- Recommendsu/Sncty702 in r/vegas · Jun 2025portion
Calls it a true hidden gem with generous portions and tasty menu items.
- Recommendsu/belleame27 in r/LasVegas · Mar 2025taste
Enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Primal.
- Recommendsu/BlindFireAK in r/LasVegas · Sep 2026
Calls Primal amazing if you don't mind the atmosphere.
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- Recommendsu/Imaginary-Onion-2472 in r/vegas · Jun 2026value
Says the food is amazing and very affordable, a short drive off the Strip, and goes every trip.
- Recommendsu/MickeysMom01 in r/LasVegas · Nov 2025
Names Primal as a steakhouse answer.
- Recommendsu/147ZAY in r/LasVegas · Nov 2025
Says Primal is the best.
- Recommendsu/Cyberkeys1 in r/LasVegas · Jul 2025price
Off-strip spot with great steaks, reasonably priced.
- Recommendsu/TheKattsMeow in r/LasVegas · Jul 2025taste
Calls Primal Steakhouse delicious.
- Recommendsu/ASuperLameUserName in r/LasVegas · Jul 2025
Says to go to Primal, calling it amazing.
- Recommendsu/Tiberius5454 in r/vegaslocals · May 2025taste
Says everything at Primal is incredible, even the mac-n-cheese side.
- Recommendsu/parmiseanachicken in r/vegas · Jun 2024
Calls it a fantastic steakhouse off the strip.
- Recommendsu/thatranger974 in r/vegas · May 2024taste
First visit was better than several places on the other list.
- Recommendsu/Blind_Voyeur in r/vegas · Mar 2024value
Lists off-strip Primal as slightly less expensive than strip steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/cloveyvonclovenson in r/LasVegas · Jan 2024
Enthusiastically recommends Primal.
- Recommendsu/hidingdazzle in r/vegas · Jan 2024
Has visited twice and found both meals outstanding.
- Recommendsu/Typical-Champion219 in r/LasVegas · Oct 2026
Likes this place far better than Golden Steer.
- Recommendsu/fagabeefi in r/LasVegas · Sep 2026
Names Primal as a steak recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Nice-Gap-2855 in r/vegas · Nov 2025
Loved it and tries to go every Vegas trip.
- Recommendsu/Apherious in r/LasVegas · Aug 2025consistency
Calls the Boulevard Mall restaurant a hidden gem with good steaks.
- Recommendsu/Excellent-Remote480 in r/vegas · May 2025
Lists Primal off strip among favorites.
- Recommendsu/DDXdesign in r/vegas · Mar 2025
Says they have loved Primal, a couple miles off strip.
- Recommendsu/PollutionNeat777 in r/vegas · Nov 2024taste
Says Primal is good off the Strip and enjoyed the food despite the medieval theme.
- Recommendsu/Long_Driver_4465 in r/LasVegas · Nov 2024ambience
Recommends Primal for good steak and fun armor-and-swords experience.
- Recommendsu/goodgamble in r/vegas · Apr 2024
Names Primal as a steakhouse recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Xanathin in r/LasVegas · Nov 2023
Cool experience with great food
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