Perched above the fairways of Mariah Hills Golf Course, Prime On The Nine has quietly become one of the most talked-about steakhouse experiences in western Kansas. 🏌️♂️
This is not your average clubhouse snack bar; it’s a full-scale American steakhouse with a Southwest kick, built by a husband-and-wife team who clearly know their way around a grill.
From hand-cut Angus beef to a jalapeno-spiked gravy that regulars can’t stop mentioning, this Dodge City restaurant has built its reputation one plate at a time.
How Prime On The Nine won Dodge City’s hearts
Prime On The Nine is family-owned by Executive Chef Ryan Emery and his wife Amanda, a partnership that shows in every corner of the operation, from the kitchen to the dining room overlooking the golf course. 👨🍳
Ryan’s approach centers on hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks seasoned with what the menu simply calls their “famous house rub,” a detail diners bring up again and again when describing why they return.
The restaurant blends steakhouse fundamentals with a Southwest flair, layering jalapenos, chipotle, and smoked gouda into dishes that could easily feel out of place in rural Kansas but instead feel like a genuine signature.
That balance of comfort and ambition is exactly what separates Prime On The Nine from a typical small-town grill.
What keeps the tables full, though, is consistency paired with a setting nobody else in Dodge City can offer. 🌅
Sitting on the Mariah Hills Golf Course, the restaurant gives diners sweeping views most steakhouses simply can’t compete with, and the Emerys have leaned into that advantage by building a menu substantial enough to be a destination on its own, not just a golfer’s afterthought.
Locals talk about the chicken fried steak smothered in white jalapeno gravy the same way steak lovers talk about the Wagyu, which says a lot about how wide this kitchen’s range really is.
It’s that combination of a genuine husband-and-wife touch, a menu with real depth, and a setting that turns dinner into an event that has made Prime On The Nine one of Dodge City’s most beloved dining rooms. 🌟
Food Highlights
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14oz Dodge City Strip: Cut from the upper two-thirds of Certified Angus Beef striploin, this is the kitchen’s top-selling steak. 🥩
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20oz Ribeye: A generous cut of Certified Angus Beef ribeye, seasoned with the same house rub.
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10oz Wagyu Denver Steak: Sliced Wagyu zabuton topped with a cilantro chimichurri. 🌿
- Smoked Bacon Meatloaf: A blend of smoked Angus beef and applewood bacon, topped with brown gravy and crispy onion straws, served with garlic mashed potatoes.
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Salmon Thermidor: Grilled Canadian salmon topped with a rich shrimp thermidor sauce, plated with wild mushroom risotto and grilled asparagus. 🐟
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“Out-of-Bounds” Chicken Fried Steak: A breaded, fried cube steak topped with mild roasted jalapeño gravy and served alongside mashed potatoes.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu: Chicken breast stuffed with smoked gouda and cured ham, lightly breaded and finished with a gouda cream sauce, paired with almond rice and grilled asparagus. 🧀
- Roasted Red Pepper Chicken: Grilled chicken breast topped with provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, and crispy fried onion straws, finished with a red pepper coulis. 🌶️
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Jumbo Shrimp Skewers: Six grilled shrimp finished with a red chili crisp and bourbon glaze, served with honey-glazed carrots and smoked gouda grit patties. 🍤
Atmosphere
Prime On The Nine trades the traditional steakhouse look for panoramic views of the Mariah Hills Golf Course, giving the dining room a relaxed, resort-style feel. 🏌️
The space works equally well for a casual lunch after a round of golf or a dressed-up dinner celebration, thanks to a layout that mixes bar seating with more formal tables.
It’s the type of Kansas dining spot where the sunset over the course competes with the plate for your attention. 🌇
Bottom Line
Prime On The Nine pairs hand-cut Angus and Wagyu steaks with a Southwest-inspired menu and genuine family ownership from Chef Ryan and Amanda Emery. Add golf course views and a menu deep enough to satisfy every craving, and it’s easy to see why this Dodge City spot keeps regulars coming back. 🥩
Address:
1800 Matt Down Ln, Dodge City, KS 67801
📞 (620) 227-2736
🕔 Open Mon–Fri, 11 AM–2 PM & 4 PM–9 PM; Sat–Sun, 11 AM–8 PM (hours vary by day)