Black Diamond Prime Steakhouse Expands to Central Ohio

New upscale steakhouse concept from Hocking Hills-area hospitality brand opens in Johnstown

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:49am

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Black Diamond Companies, a hospitality brand that started in the Hocking Hills area, has expanded to Central Ohio with the opening of a new Black Diamond Prime Steakhouse location in Johnstown. The new restaurant, which opened on March 8, features an 'elevated steak program', a large bourbon selection, cocktails, and craft beer.

Why it matters

The expansion of the Black Diamond brand to Central Ohio represents the company's continued growth and commitment to blending craft production, culinary excellence, and community revitalization. The new Johnstown steakhouse location aims to bring the brand's unique hospitality experience to a new market.

The details

The new Black Diamond Prime Steakhouse is located at 49 1/2 Main St. in Johnstown, in the former space of Ray Ray's Hog Pit which closed late last year. The restaurant's menu features an 'elevated steak program' alongside a large selection of bourbon, cocktails, and craft beer. Black Diamond Companies began as a brewery and distillery in Nelsonville and has since expanded to include tasting rooms in several Ohio communities, as well as the original Black Diamond Prime Steakhouse location in Circleville.

Black Diamond Prime Steakhouse opened its new Johnstown location on March 8, 2026.
Ray Ray's Hog Pit, the previous occupant of the 49 1/2 Main St. space, closed late in 2025.

The players

Black Diamond Companies

A hospitality brand that began as a brewery and distillery in Nelsonville, Ohio and has since expanded to include tasting rooms and the original Black Diamond Prime Steakhouse location in Circleville.