Robin Anthony
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Robin Anthony is an Indonesian-born chef[4], restaurateur, and sushi specialist based in Charlotte, North Carolina.[5] He is the executive chef and owner of Prime Fish[6], Omakase Experience by Prime Fish[7], and Prime Fish Cellar.[8]
He was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 2026.[9] Restaurants associated with Anthony, including Omakase Experience by Prime Fish, have also been recognized by the Michelin Guide in its American South selections.[10]
Biography
[edit]Anthony was born in Indonesia[11] and spent part of his childhood around Bali Island, where he was exposed to Indonesian seafood and regional culinary traditions from an early age.[12] He later relocated to the United States, where he began pursuing a culinary career focused primarily on Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation.[13]
Anthony later earned certification as a Certified Sake Adviser through the Sake School of America[14] and completed sommelier training through the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas.[15]
Anthony began his culinary career working in sushi restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina, before relocating to Charlotte.[16] He later worked as a sushi chef at Yama Waverly[5] and participated in the development of Red Sake in Ballantyne.[11]
In 2021, Anthony opened '''Prime Fish''' in Charlotte’s Ballantyne neighborhood.[17] The restaurant specializes in sushi, seafood, and Japanese cuisine influenced by Edomae-style techniques and New York-style sushi service.[6]
In 2022, Anthony opened '''Omakase Experience by Prime Fish''', a chef-curated omakase restaurant.[7]
Anthony later expanded the Prime Fish brand with Prime Fish Cellar, a hybrid retail and dining concept focused on wine, sake, seafood, and speciality Japanese ingredients.[12] [18][19][5]
Awards
[edit]Anthony was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 2026.[20]
Restaurants associated with Anthony have received recognition from the Michelin Guide’s American South selections.[21]
References
[edit]- ↑ Burnette, Stephanie (24 June 2026). "Prime Fish in Charlotte offers one of the Southeast' Osmakase experiences". TOWN Carolina.
- ↑ Finley, Heidi. "Step inside the refreshed Omakase by Prime Fish and its exclusive sake pairing". Charlotte Observer.
- ↑ "Primefish Cellar, Charlotte - Award of Excellence". Wine Spectator.
- ↑ Stories, Charlotte (2026-01-22). "Charlotte's Robin Anthony Named 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalist". Charlotte Stories. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- 1 2 3 Finley, Heidi. "In just a few years, this Charlotte sushi chef has risen to James Beard heights". Charlotte Observer.
- 1 2 Barrero, Laura (2024-02-22). "Also from the chef". Axios. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- 1 2 Petaccia, TM. "Robin Anthony makes James Beard semifinalist list". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ McGinn, Emily (2025-10-03). "Prime Fish Cellar Charting Path Toward Reopening Following Major Renovation | What Now Charlotte". Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ Thomas, Jennifer (2026-01-21). "Charlotte chef among semifinalists in James Beard Foundation's restaurant awards". Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Michelin Guide Features Charlotte Asian Restaurants". AsiaCarolinas. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- 1 2 Lee, Olivia. "James Beard watch: Will Charlotte's best known sushi chef reach the finals?". Charlotte Observer.
- 1 2 Husted, Samantha. "The Cultural Chef: Prime Fish's Robin Anthony". Unpretentious Plate. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ Harrell, Elliott. "Spectacular Sushi". citylifestyle.com. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Robin Anthony". Cookies for Kids' Cancer. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Members". Court of Master Sommeliers Europe. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ↑ Finley, Heidi. "Yet again, the James Beard Awards have a Charlotte chef in its sights". Charlotte Observer.
- ↑ Hopkins, Paige (2021-06-29). "New sushi restaurant wants Ballantyne to be Charlotte's "epicenter of sushi"". Axios. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ Barrero, Laura (2024-02-02). "Authentic Indonesian restaurant by owner of Prime Fish opens in Arboretum in south Charlotte". Axios. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ DePeugh, Timothy (2024-08-14). "Prime Fish Offers a Rare Yakitori Omakase Experience in Charlotte". Eater Carolinas. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ Barrero, Laura (2026-01-21). "Prime Fish chef nabs Charlotte's only James Beard semifinalist nod". Axios. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Michelin Guide Features Charlotte Asian Restaurants". AsiaCarolinas. Retrieved 2026-05-29.