Prime Diner and Grill

I go to towns throughout the state for a couple of days at a time. I checked the Yelp reviews for this town and saw the highest rated restaurant was Taco Bell. No offense to Taco Bell but that isn't a great sign.

I found Prime Diner by luck and was happily surprised. They have a diverse diner menu with a little bit of everything to pick from. I had fried banana peppers. I sent a picture to my wife back home and she was jealous. For my lunch I picked the brisket sandwich. It was rich and salty but very good. The portions seem to be a healthy amount.

You can tell this is a newer restaurant. Menus are printed on paper. The fountain machine doesn't work and they serve cans. The bar selection seems small. But the food and service set this place apart from anything else I've had on this trip. Great job!

I’ve had the steak, Mac and cheese, and the pork tacos with apple slaw, the chef is so inventive, constantly coming up with new dishes to satisfy the most distinguished taste buds.. great service. Warm atmosphere. Would recommend it highly.

Calling all Foodies! There's nothing quite like it and you're going to be craving it later. Visited Paintsville today and stopped by Prime for dinner. What you'll instantly love is the seasonal, daily specials for lunch and dinner. No stale, mile long menu here. Instead you'll find items like pork fritters, beer cheese mac n' cheese, shrimp po boys, green apple slaw, smoked pork tacos, and handcut steaks. Today they had appetizer offerings of fried pickle chips, and fried green tomatoes. Of course we had to try both. I think of myself as a kind of fried green tomato connoisseur and honestly these were the best I've ever had. They smoke their own meats and cheeses, and the burgers were fresh. They have dreamy in house made sauces. It's like they took your favorite comfort dishes and food trucked them up, served alongside fine steaks. This place has heart and a creative chef. Everyone in our group left well fed, and in a slight food coma including vegetarians. If you have room after your nosh they have homemade cakes and treats on display. I may be already planning my next trip, I might dream about the special sauce.

I haven’t ate there yet but plan to next time I’m in town. However from the pictures I seen I’m giving the the interior design 5 stars for now! Place looks great!

The staff was all friendly and down to Earth, the owner was the same way! The fried pickles were perfect & so was my burger! I will 100% be back!

9 times out of 10 it is amazing. Every now and then they will have an off night but always worth another visit because they redeem themselves. Never a bad experience. Occasionally though it is just good and not amazing....

Great staff and food. This is a restaurant we have needed in this area for sometime. Waiter/Waiteress check often if you need anything and refills. It has a family atmosphere too.

Great food. Was our first time visiting after seeing it pop up on Facebook. We will definitely be back!

Food was excellent. My husband had the Ribeye. The blueberry pancakes was out of this world. Excellent service

I got a cheeseburger and it was really good! Best cheeseburger I’ve had in years! Can’t wait to go again.😁

I ordered a steak and it was great, same with the potatoes and salad. Very good restaurant.

Greatest burger I have ever had. Amazing service and I will be back.

The food is awesome!! Best sweet tea in the area!!! Always save room for the cheesecake!

The best burger I have ever had! Complelty reccomemd, and they have low prices!

Amazing food... Amazing atmosphere...amazing people can't beat the fights here on a Saturday night.

Awesome owner. Great food.... And friendly staff... An ama9place.

My first time eating here and it was great!

Still great! Locally owned, locally flavored and terrific hosts.

Delicious food and absolutely amazing service.

Great service and excellent food.