Fresh Meadows just scored a new spot for serious carnivores. Prima di Carne, a high-end kosher steakhouse, has quietly taken over the corner at 178-01 Union Turnpike in Queens, pairing a classic steakhouse lineup of dry-aged cuts and a full bar with a dedicated sushi counter that is clearly aiming to pull in kosher diners from across the borough. Inside, exposed brick sets the scene, with a front bar that works for casual drinks and a calmer dining room tucked toward the back.
Meat-first Plates, With a Side of Sushi
The kitchen leans hard into meat-centric dishes: slow-roasted beef-cheek tacos in guajillo broth, pistachio-crusted lamb chops, a grilled veal chop finished with bordelaise sauce, sharable three-bone "Miami ribs" and a hefty Cowboy steak. The sushi program adds a signature Prima Roll that folds spicy tuna, cucumber and avocado into a kosher-friendly lineup. An opening-night review singled out several of these plates, calling the Prima Roll and the Miami ribs particular standouts, according to The Jewish Link.
Hours, Kosher Supervision and How to Book
Prima di Carne lists its address, phone number and service times on its website, with dinner Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., a later-running Saturday night service and Sunday hours from 4 to 10 p.m., per Prima Di Carne. The restaurant can be reached at (718) 650-3744 and offers reservations as well as options for private events. Local kosher supervision is confirmed by the Vaad Harabonim of Queens, which includes Prima di Carne on its certified-establishments list, according to the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.
Finding Its Place in the Kosher Steakhouse Landscape
Queens has a deep bench of kosher eateries but relatively few steakhouses that aim to be true destinations, and Prima di Carne is trying to fill that gap with a polished, meat-first experience. Similar playbooks in Manhattan, such as the upscale kosher steakhouse Reserve Cut that blends premium cuts with sushi and cocktails, have already shown there is a strong audience for this format, per Time Out. Prima di Carne was first flagged in local kosher previews last summer, hinting at months of anticipation before this soft opening, as noted by Yeah That's Kosher.
Reservations are already recommended for weekend evenings and holidays, with the restaurant steering diners to its website and phone line to lock in tables. The next test is whether Prima di Carne can turn that early steakhouse buzz into a long-term Fresh Meadows habit.
