THE NEW APACHE PRIME STEAKHOUSE

Exceeding Expectations With Excellent Cuisine

Small town friendliness, excellent service, gargantuan portions and the most inexpensive prices we have ever seen for fine dining in a casino! That was our most recent experience at the Apache Prime Steakhouse, in a nutshell. Many of you are probably familiar with Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe, AZ and you may have even eaten in their steakhouse a time or two. What you may not know is that the original steakhouse has been relocated from a building adjacent to the property to right inside the casino, just off the gaming floor. The physical move prompted some changes, like mouth-watering additions to their menu for example, that have taken the dining establishment to another level.

Before we sat down to our meal, we got a sneak peek behind the scenes and introductions to a couple of the executives in charge of the operation. The Food & Beverage Director John Martinez is a seasoned, 25-year veteran who not only brings all of his significant experience and leadership skills but also a passion to provide next level service and comfort to all his guests. And guiding the Apache Prime Steakhouse into deliciousness is the culinary skills of Executive Chef Robert Vollmer with his passion and experience in the kitchen. Trust us when we tell you that you will not want to miss any of his creations.

Our scrumptious meal started with a wonderful, creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip as an appetizer. And, how could it not be delectable when served with fresh-made, warm tortilla chips? An addition to this popular dish was sauteed peppers which was unique and so delicious! Another interesting option on the menu that caught our attention (but we resisted ordering to save room for the main dish) was the Grilled Chicken Flat Bread appetizer. The description of fresh basil, pesto, boursin cheese and sun-dried tomatoes sounded very intriguing so it will be something we will just have to come back and try next time.

Although we didn’t order any of the salads, we were told by some fellow diners there that the Wedge Salad (diced tomato, red onion, bacon bits and blue cheese crumble) and the Spinach Salad (dried cranberries, candied pecans, red onions, goat cheese and raspberry vinaigrette) were some of the best they’ve ever had.

It was difficult to choose a main dish when faced with all the appealing options on the menu, from Filet Mignon or Prime Rib to the center cut Pork Chop glazed with house-made prickly pear sauce. And, for those who prefer seafood, there’s Grilled or Blackened Atlantic Salmon with garlic butter and fresh lemon or

Shrimp and Clam with garlic butter, white wine, cream sauce, sundried tomatoes and asparagus served over angel hair pasta.

After a long period of indecisiveness, we opted for the Smoked Baby Back Ribs glazed with their house-made prickly pear BBQ sauce and served with tobacco onion rings and the Chicken Piccata with cream sauce, capers and lemon white wine sauce, served over angel hair pasta. The rib meat was so tender it was falling off the bones and the prickly pear sauce was very light with just a hint of sweetness and much less subdued than the usual heaviness of traditional BBQ sauce. And, we were all in agreement, the Chicken Piccata was probably the best we’ve ever eaten. Period.

All entrees come with seasonal vegetables and baked or mashed potato, twice baked potato or baked mac and cheese and, of course, their fresh-baked Apache bread. In addition, sauteed mushrooms or shrimp and lobster tail are also offered as enhancers for each dish, along with half a dozen other options.

You will not leave this restaurant hungry. In fact, none of us at dinner that night had any room for the dessert. As scrumptious sounding as all their sweet options were (like the Pecan Praline Sundae or the White Chocolate Raspberry Cheese Cake), we just did not have the room for one more bite. Happy, full and very satisfied. That is how we left the Apache Prime Steakhouse and that is why we will be visiting this restaurant again in the very near future. Kudos to the Food & Beverage team as their hard work and effort has definitely paid off. Thank you for an extremely enjoyable and fulfilling dining experience. $

APACHE PRIME STEAKHOUSE

Thursday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations suggested but not required Casual Business Casual Attire

For more information, please visit their website at: Apache-Gold-Casino.com or call 1-928-475-7600.