"Louis Kurz's fire-driven steakhouse on Gate Parkway, built on Booth Creek Wagyu — reserve the chef's table for closing a deal."
About 14 Prime
Louis Kurz grew up in Jacksonville and came back to open a steakhouse built on fire. 14 Prime sits on Gate Parkway in the city's Southside, a chef-driven room that leans on live flame and prime American beef rather than the clubby formula of the chains it competes with.
The draw is the meat program: premium American Wagyu from Booth Creek, raised in Kansas and chosen for marbling most Jacksonville rooms cannot match. Around it sit house-made pasta, fresh Atlantic seafood, and a cocktail list built on house syrups and fresh-pressed juice. See where it fits in the Jacksonville dining guide.
The Kitchen
Kurz cooks over open flame, and the kitchen treats the grill as the centre of the menu rather than a station. Prime cuts and the Booth Creek American Wagyu come first; the Chef's Table is where the kitchen shows its range, a personal, multi-course run that costs $300 a guest with optional wine or cocktail pairings at $115.
Pastry chef Rachel Presutti closes the meal, her desserts plated to the same standard as the savoury courses. À la carte, steaks run roughly $48 to $120 depending on cut and weight, with the Wagyu at the top. It is a young room, but the sourcing and the flame work are already its signature.
The Room
The room is contemporary rather than old-school clubby: warm low lighting, leather, and a bar that anchors the front. Tables are spaced for conversation, the volume sits at a hum on weeknights and climbs Friday and Saturday. Dress is smart-casual — Jacksonville, not Midtown. The Chef's Table is the seat to request for a close view of the pass. Dinner runs Tuesday through Sunday; Mondays are dark.
Best for Closing a Deal
Book 14 Prime to close a deal because the Chef's Table gives you a private, narrated meal away from the dining-room noise, the Booth Creek Wagyu signals real money without a word, and the pacing leaves room to talk. Reserve the table itself rather than the main floor, and let Kurz's team run the courses while you run the conversation. More options in our close-a-deal guide.
Not for
Not for a quick weeknight bite — the Chef's Table is a multi-course commitment, and the kitchen is closed Mondays. Walk-ins on a Friday will wait.
Frequently Asked
Is 14 Prime worth it?
Yes, if you come for the beef. 14 Prime is a chef-driven steakhouse where Louis Kurz cooks over fire and sources premium American Wagyu from Booth Creek in Kansas, which sets it apart from Jacksonville's chain steakhouses. The Chef's Table in particular is worth the spend for a special occasion.
How hard is it to book 14 Prime?
Reserve through Resy a few days ahead for a standard table, and a week or more for the Chef's Table, which seats limited guests. Friday and Saturday evenings book out first. Mondays are closed, so plan Tuesday through Sunday, with brunch on weekends from 10am.
What is the dress code at 14 Prime?
Smart-casual. There is no jacket requirement, but most diners dress up for the steakhouse setting, especially on weekends. Collared shirts and tidy attire fit the room; athletic wear looks out of place. Aim for the level you would wear to a nice dinner downtown.
What does dinner cost at 14 Prime?
À la carte steaks run roughly $48 to $120 depending on the cut, with the Booth Creek American Wagyu at the top end. The Chef's Table experience is $300 a guest, with optional wine or cocktail pairings at $115. Add sides, starters, and drinks for the full picture.
What should I order at 14 Prime?
Order the Booth Creek American Wagyu if the budget allows — it is the reason the room exists. Otherwise a prime cut from the flame, a house-made pasta to start, and a dessert from Rachel Presutti. For the full kitchen, book the Chef's Table and let the team choose.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at 14 Prime
Book on Resy; the Chef's Table seats limited guests and books out first.
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Practical Information
Address7510 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL
NeighbourhoodSouthside
CuisineAmerican Steakhouse
PriceSteaks $48–$120; Chef's Table $300
Dress CodeSmart-casual
SeatingDining room, bar, Chef's Table
ReservationResy; closed Mondays
