I AM SO DISAPPOINTED RIGHT NOW!!!
I recently moved to the Ocala area from the Upstate New York area.
I went to Mark’s Prime Steakhouse last night and I am so disappointed…
I’m disappointed that in the 5 weeks I’ve been here, this was the first time that I had dined here. I had no idea what I was missing out on!!!
First let me talk about the food.
They started me off with their piping hot fresh baked bread with a perfect crust and soft interior Along with the homemade butter that spread and melted effortlessly.
For Appetizer I had the Baked Brie Special - They make it fresh for every order and let me tell you that it is worth the wait. This alone could be a full meal, the flavors were perfect, the crostini had a great crunch lightly salted and olive oil flavor which was just perfect with the Brie, the Fig jam, the fresh and dehydrated fruit mix. The honey drizzle over it was like liquid gold.
Before I get to the main course, let me tell you about the side that I ordered the “creamed spinach”. Now my palate is quite advanced and I am always weary of ordering anything of a higher iron content because I normally can taste the iron which is a deterrent for me, but it was suggested as something to try by the nice lady who shared the specials with me. The flavor along with the perfect amount of shaved Parmesan on top made me want to lose my composure and shovel it my mouth by the giant spoonful. Excellent suggestion!!!
Then for my Main course I had the Prime Delmonico steak with the Black Garlic Butter. The steak came out on a piping hot plate in a pool of butter. It was cooked perfectly (Medium Rare). When I say cooked perfectly I mean perfectly, and the way it was seasoned made me feel like the Chef had been making steaks for me my entire life to learn the way I like it down to temperature to the seasoning to the searing-PURE PERFECTION!!!
For dessert, I had their Crème Brûlée as it is one of my favorite desserts and I order it at every restaurant I’ve been to that offers it. I must say without a doubt that this was hands down the BEST Crème Brûlée I’ve ever had in my life, it was Heavenly and a perfect finish to the meal. The Paper Tiger libation was so tasty and I paired my meal with a single glass of Bezel Cabernet which had bold fruity notes.
Now for the Service-
Everyone was very attentive and always made sure I had anything and everything I needed. My server Devyn was absolutely amazing and was always checking on me as well as her other tables. I was dining by myself last night and I got just as much attention as the full tables she had. She made wonderful small talk and suggestions for the perfect dining experience, and was very welcoming to me. I should also mention that when I arrived, I didn’t know that the kitchen was going to be closing in a half hour and I said “oh I can come back another day” but they assured me that it was totally fine. I never once felt like they were rushing or anything and in fact they stayed late and provided excellent service and quality above and beyond.
I definitely will be back and may have to make it a weekly experience. Thank you Devyn for excellent service and please thank the chefs for me.
Giovanni Collica
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May 26, 2026
To start our server Daniel was amazing. He knew the menu very well and was on point with the service throughout our entire meal.
To start we had the Lobster Escargot and the Arugula Salad. Both were amazing and lots of flavor.
For the main course I had the 16oz Ribeye and my partner had the New York strip. The steaks were amazing and paired very well with the garlic butter compliment. We also ordered a side of risotto and Brussels sprouts that were very good.
Overall a great place for a more high end steakhouse dining experience.
Angel Taylor
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April 12, 2026
I can't believe I haven't left a review yet. I've been going to Mark's for 4 years and I've always had a consistently wonderful experience from the approachable yet cultivated atmosphere to the absolutely dialed in high-caliber service. I have never regretted a single course or beverage I ordered here. I love Mark's for special occasions or even date night. It's worth the indulgence and expense. In all of Ocala, I would choose Mark's as best overall.
Jordan William
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January 26, 2026
Went to Mark’s Prime for a special-occasion dinner and it felt like a real steakhouse experience from start to finish—dim lighting, white-tablecloth vibe, and service that actually pays attention. The steak was the star: great sear, cooked exactly how I asked, and brought out sizzling. Sides were rich and shareable, and the wine list had plenty of good options. It’s definitely a splurge, but if you want a classic “dress up and treat yourself” night, this place delivers.
Vip “Rai like Rye bread” Rai
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November 05, 2025
Attended a seminar here tonight. Great sirloin steak, Atlantic salmon and cheesecake! I cannot speak for the entire place as we were in a separate banquet room but the service we got was awesome.
Cloth table cloths and napkins, added to the great ambience of the place. It is rather fancy and I think would be great for special celebrations because the prices are fairly up there!
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I AM SO DISAPPOINTED RIGHT NOW!!! I recently moved to the Ocala area from the Upstate New York area. I went to Mark’s Prime Steakhouse last night and I am so disappointed… I’m disappointed that in the 5 weeks I’ve been here, this was the first time that I had dined here. I had no idea what I was missing out on!!! First let me talk about the food. They started me off with their piping hot fresh baked bread with a perfect crust and soft interior Along with the homemade butter that spread and melted effortlessly. For Appetizer I had the Baked Brie Special - They make it fresh for every order and let me tell you that it is worth the wait. This alone could be a full meal, the flavors were perfect, the crostini had a great crunch lightly salted and olive oil flavor which was just perfect with the Brie, the Fig jam, the fresh and dehydrated fruit mix. The honey drizzle over it was like liquid gold. Before I get to the main course, let me tell you about the side that I ordered the “creamed spinach”. Now my palate is quite advanced and I am always weary of ordering anything of a higher iron content because I normally can taste the iron which is a deterrent for me, but it was suggested as something to try by the nice lady who shared the specials with me. The flavor along with the perfect amount of shaved Parmesan on top made me want to lose my composure and shovel it my mouth by the giant spoonful. Excellent suggestion!!! Then for my Main course I had the Prime Delmonico steak with the Black Garlic Butter. The steak came out on a piping hot plate in a pool of butter. It was cooked perfectly (Medium Rare). When I say cooked perfectly I mean perfectly, and the way it was seasoned made me feel like the Chef had been making steaks for me my entire life to learn the way I like it down to temperature to the seasoning to the searing-PURE PERFECTION!!! For dessert, I had their Crème Brûlée as it is one of my favorite desserts and I order it at every restaurant I’ve been to that offers it. I must say without a doubt that this was hands down the BEST Crème Brûlée I’ve ever had in my life, it was Heavenly and a perfect finish to the meal. The Paper Tiger libation was so tasty and I paired my meal with a single glass of Bezel Cabernet which had bold fruity notes. Now for the Service- Everyone was very attentive and always made sure I had anything and everything I needed. My server Devyn was absolutely amazing and was always checking on me as well as her other tables. I was dining by myself last night and I got just as much attention as the full tables she had. She made wonderful small talk and suggestions for the perfect dining experience, and was very welcoming to me. I should also mention that when I arrived, I didn’t know that the kitchen was going to be closing in a half hour and I said “oh I can come back another day” but they assured me that it was totally fine. I never once felt like they were rushing or anything and in fact they stayed late and provided excellent service and quality above and beyond. I definitely will be back and may have to make it a weekly experience. Thank you Devyn for excellent service and please thank the chefs for me.
To start our server Daniel was amazing. He knew the menu very well and was on point with the service throughout our entire meal. To start we had the Lobster Escargot and the Arugula Salad. Both were amazing and lots of flavor. For the main course I had the 16oz Ribeye and my partner had the New York strip. The steaks were amazing and paired very well with the garlic butter compliment. We also ordered a side of risotto and Brussels sprouts that were very good. Overall a great place for a more high end steakhouse dining experience.
I can't believe I haven't left a review yet. I've been going to Mark's for 4 years and I've always had a consistently wonderful experience from the approachable yet cultivated atmosphere to the absolutely dialed in high-caliber service. I have never regretted a single course or beverage I ordered here. I love Mark's for special occasions or even date night. It's worth the indulgence and expense. In all of Ocala, I would choose Mark's as best overall.
Went to Mark’s Prime for a special-occasion dinner and it felt like a real steakhouse experience from start to finish—dim lighting, white-tablecloth vibe, and service that actually pays attention. The steak was the star: great sear, cooked exactly how I asked, and brought out sizzling. Sides were rich and shareable, and the wine list had plenty of good options. It’s definitely a splurge, but if you want a classic “dress up and treat yourself” night, this place delivers.
Attended a seminar here tonight. Great sirloin steak, Atlantic salmon and cheesecake! I cannot speak for the entire place as we were in a separate banquet room but the service we got was awesome. Cloth table cloths and napkins, added to the great ambience of the place. It is rather fancy and I think would be great for special celebrations because the prices are fairly up there!