Fig's Prime was my first visit, and it absolutely makes a strong first impression. Located in…read moreAltamonte Springs, the exterior is grand, parking is easy, and when I arrived there were multiple parties happening at once. It immediately felt like a serious date-night spot--also perfect for client dinners, birthdays, or celebratory gatherings. I went with a group of eight, and across the board, the steaks were the undeniable stars of the night. I got to admire a prime rib, filet mignon, and New York strip at the table--and every single one was cooked perfectly. I ordered the special: a 10 oz filet topped with three jumbo shrimp in a lobster cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The filet itself? Perfect medium rare, exactly as requested. Seasoning was balanced and not overly salty (which is something I often run into elsewhere). The steak alone was excellent. The lobster cream sauce, however, was just okay for me. This is subjective, but I felt it leaned a little too creamy and slightly muted the savory depth of the steak. Personally, I would've preferred something brighter like a chimichurri--or if going the lobster route, perhaps a full lobster tail instead of shrimp to really justify the pairing. The shrimp were fine, but they felt like they were competing with what could have been. The asparagus was my only real food gripe--it was small and limp. Properly cooked, thicker asparagus can be vibrant green with a soft crunch. This missed that mark. We started with beef carpaccio and grilled oysters. The oysters were dressed heavily (almost like a potato-skin style topping with bacon and spinach). Not my preferred preparation, but they were ordered for the table, so I joined in. The ambiance was spot on. Lighting was balanced--not too dim, not too bright. The booths were beautiful. Service was excellent: quick to pre-bus, attentive with water refills, helpful with suggestions, and even brushing crumbs from the tablecloth. Very polished. My one logistical complaint: the restrooms. For a fairly large venue, there's only one locked stall per men's and women's room, which caused small lines and even some crossover between guests. That felt like an oversight for a space built for larger parties. One thing I did miss? Complimentary bread. At this price point, that small touch would've elevated the experience. Dessert, however, redeemed everything. The pistachio gelato was the perfect finishing move--authentic, nutty, and not artificially green. Exactly what I needed after a rich, savory meal. I don't usually gravitate toward high price tags, but this experience felt worth it. I chose the special for perceived value, but next time I'd likely order the filet mignon on its own and let the steak shine without the extra embellishments. Overall, Fig's Prime delivers on atmosphere, service, and steak execution. A strong addition to the Altamonte dining scene--and definitely a place for occasions that call for something elevated.

This has been our go-to restaurant for every celebration, & business event for years (though I…read moredon't always "check in"). After tonight... maybe second string. The food is still delicious, but we were not treated with welcoming arms like we have since they opened. We felt almost unwelcome, & for a special wedding anniversary, it's off-putting. I totally get it that happy hour specials are at the bar. But to make a guest feel like they're lower-class by doing happy hour specials before full-price meals was uncool. (When we were told we could only do happy hour specials at the bar, we thought "OK, we'll enjoy appetizers there first, then move to a table for entrees," but having been made to feel like second-class citizens for doing so made us not even want regular meals.) We enjoyed our time despite the cold shoulder (though Gabby was pleasant. We have decided that we'll no longer eat here for our momentous events. Maybe for an occasional meal, but the "you're just not special" atmosphere we got tonight really changed our thoughts. Sad. It's been a favorite for as long as I remember.