ORLANDO, Fla. (June 5, 2024) – The Christner family is celebrating its anniversary on June 14 to honor 31 years of legendary dining in Orlando at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster. In addition to myriad charities, foundations, and events supported throughout the years, the family-owned, award-winning restaurant generously opens the doors for a special fundraising celebration dinner to benefit two local charities of choice:

31^st Anniversary Celebration Dinner

Friday, June 14

Now Taking Reservations

407.645.4443 or ChristnersPrimeSteakAndLobster.com

One hundred percent of guests’ dining proceeds (excluding alcohol sales) on June 14, 2024, will be equally shared and donated to Aspire Health Partners and The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families, part of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, to aid in the greatest of needs for the area including mental health and support services for at-risk children and families.

The Christner family takes pride in their community. Outside of the restaurant, you can find the family giving back to local charities and organizations throughout Central Florida. From sponsorship to board membership, they believe communities are only as strong as one builds them.

“We believe community philanthropy is the heartbeat of our society, where compassion fuels action, and collective effort ignites transformation. Community philanthropy thrives when individuals unite to donate to worthy organizations, igniting a ripple effect of generosity that strengthens the very fabric of our community,” said Owner Alice Christner.

From the early days in the 1990s along a quiet Lee Road, a family-owned steakhouse legacy was emerging in Orlando. The modest, single building was previously known by a variety of names including Bakerstreet Grill, Tony Marino’s, and Morgan’s Lobster House. Fast forward to 2000, the Christner family expanded the restaurant with a second neighboring building, formerly Straub’s and Nick’s Boat Yard, with the signature central lobby and porte-cochère.

The heart and soul of Christner’s began with Carole Christner and her late husband, Russ. Many of the founding principles and traditions still stand today. Although the official name of Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster name debuted 10 years ago in 2013, the iconic restaurant has been owned and operated by the Christner family since 1993.

From USDA Prime Steaks, cold-water lobster tails, and a classic steakhouse menu features to the rich leather seating and low lighting, every day is a special occasion at Christner’s.

About Aspire Health Partners

Aspire Health Partners, Inc. (Aspire) is a comprehensive, community-based, behavioral healthcare organization. Aspire’s mission is to provide the people of Central Florida with compassionate, comprehensive and cost-effective behavioral health care services that lead to successful living and healthy, responsible lifestyles. Aspire provides prevention, intervention and treatment to individuals and families coping with substance use and mental health disorders, juvenile delinquency, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other behavioral health issues.

About The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families

As part of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families has been changing lives all across Central Florida for nearly four decades. Services help protect and heal abused children and bring hope to families of children with special needs. The organization delivers medical care to underserved teens through a mobile clinic and helps families at high risk for child abuse raise their children with nurturing and love.  The six unique programs work together to help thousands of toddlers, teens, and families every day.

About Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster

Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster, located at 729 Lee Road, has been a favorite of the Orlando, community for 31 years. Designed to reflect the Christner family’s rich history of exceptional quality and meticulous service, the award-winning menu features only the finest USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and outstanding wine and spirits.

Boasting two unique lounges, nine private dining rooms, and an intimate main dining room, guests enjoy an elegant fine dining experience complemented by celebrated live entertainment. A popular venue for holiday parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, birthday celebrations, and special occasions, Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster accepts reservations at ChristnersPrimeSteakAndLobster.com or 407.645.4443.

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 Editor’s Note: Media interviews and images are available by contacting Laura E. Richeson, APR at 407.616.8108 or [email protected].