Prime BurgerHouse

Probably the best Burger in the Elgin area.  Yes, they are expensive, but if you know that ahead of time and are willing to pay the price, then don't complain.  I would estimate that they have 15 speciality burgers, and the menu also recommends specific drinks (alcoholic and non) as well as shakes that pair best with the burger.  I thought that was a cool feature that most places don't have.  Personally, I love the fact that you can customize your own burger.  Choice of Buns, Cheeses, Burger type (Hamburger, Kobe Burger, Chicken breast, turkey burger, plus some more), toppings, sauces.  So many combinations that you could come up with.  Little doubt in my mind that you could make your favorite combination and be pleased with the burger.  I also like the fact that they will cook the patty either flame broiled or griddle seared (aka Burger King vs McDonald's).  Shakes are amazing here as well.

I have never had an issue with the service.  Most of the time it is very good.  Some times it has just been average, but it has never been bad.  Atmosphere here excels.  Love the tiling they used on the floor, and the booths are pretty cool looking.  Very comfortable, chic vibe going on.

If you are in the area, and looking for a really good burger, go ahead and check it out.  Just be prepared that it isn't going to be cheap.

We went in for lunch on a Tuesday, not knowing it was buy one get one free burgers on Tuesdays in April. Obviously, we were pleasantly surprised when we received the bill. My boyfriend had a stuffed burger that was full of American cheese and topped with onion rings. It was super messy, but if gooey cheese is your thing, it looked good. I chose the "build your own section." I went for the pretzel bread, avocado and bbq sauce on a beef burger. It was not too shabby. My only issue was that the bread tasted a little old and the burger had a weird, almost gas like taste. Our server was very friendly and attentive.

Ratings are sitting at 3 1/2 stars overall as I write this. If I could do a 1/2 star, I'd say 3 1/2 but I'd rather go with 4 than 3 not having that option. Had a jumbo shrimp appitizer, buffalo burger, side salad and martini which, with tax, came to about $40. Add tip, $50ish.

I prefer the buffalo burger at Emmett's Tavern in West Dundee but Prime's is OK. You get fries with your order or pay and extra $1 for a variety of sides, including a salad. Side sald was a little bland, the blue cheese dressing didn't have any zing either but the greens were fresh. The shrimp had a little too much of an oder / taste that gave it a bit of an aged/frozen and thawed sensation. I have to accomodate for the fact that we're no where near the ocean but even given that room for play on points, it wasn't great, even though the texture was good. (Not over or under cooked.) Maybe if they put a tinge of lemon to get rid of the less than freshness?

Will I go back? Maybe. Value for money spent is debatable but, if I go for the wings rather than the shrimp and coke rather than Belvedere vodka it may tip the scale. as the price would come down.

Is it for kids? Probably not, it has a Casino feel and there are other more kid atmostphere friendly spots. My favorite family friendly in that area is Villa Verona.