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House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, CA
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House of Prime Rib

$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 278 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

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Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 1949, this legendary destination is the king of San Francisco steakhouses. From luxurious carved-to-order prime rib rolled out on carts to chefs spinning salads to extra-large martinis with sidecars, every meal in the restaurant’s old-school dining room decked with ruby-hued booths is rollicking and unforgettable.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-4605
  • Website
    http://houseofprimerib.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • Location
    1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross Street
    Washington St.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Our Roast Beef

carved at your table, to your specifications, from our unique stainless steel serving carts. we serve only the best beef available, the top 2% of all beef marketed. although this incurs additional expense, our mid-western corn-fed beef aged for 21 days, is the most tender, juicy and flavorful beef available.

  • The City Cut

    a smaller cut for the lighter appetite.

    • House Of Prime Rib Cut

      a hearty portion of juicy, tender beef.

      • The English Cut

        some feel that a thinner slice produces the better flavor.

        • King Henry Viii Cut

          extra-generous, thick cut of prime beef, for king size appetites.

          • Children's Prime Rib Dinner

            complete with milk and ice cream. (for children 8 and under.)

            • Fresh Fish

              ask your server for today's special catch and price.

              Dinner Accompaniments

              included with prime rib dinners.

              • The Salad Bowl

                a colorful mixture of healthy, crisp, seasonal greens prepared at your table, tossed in our unique house dressing.

                • Mashed Potatoes

                  a generous steaming helping of the all american favorite, served with thick brown gravy.

                  • Baked Potato

                    a superior sized idaho potato served with butter and sour cream, with a sprinkle of chives.

                    • Yorkshire Pudding

                      straight from merry olde england! light, airy batter baked to a golden brown dome, with a fluffy interior to soak up those savory beef juices.

                      • Creamed Spinach

                        A light dish of garden spinach whipped with fresh cream and pieces of bacon.

                        • Fresh Cream of Horseradish Sauce

                          Desserts

                          From our dessert cart, we offer the most sumptuous sinful desserts to complete your evening.

                            Last updated: 2 February 2022

                            What 15,776 people are saying

                            Overall ratings and reviews

                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                            4.8
                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                            • 4.9Food
                            • 4.8Service
                            • 4.7Ambience
                            • 4.6Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Loved For

                            • San Francisco Bay Area

                              Steak

                            • San Francisco Bay Area

                              Most Booked

                            • San Francisco

                              Steak

                            • San Francisco

                              Most Booked

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            House of Prime Rib is a cherished San Francisco institution, renowned for its "amazing prime rib" and "excellent service." Guests love the nostalgic atmosphere and vibrant energy, perfect for special occasions. While reservations are essential due to high demand, many agree it's "worth the wait." It's lively, so expect a "fun and bustling" dining experience.

                            15,777 Reviews

                            1. Daniel

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              2.0

                              1 review

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 2
                              4. Ambience 4
                              I’ve been to House of Prime Rib many times, but never went this late. The food was awesome. I feel like the Henry cut did get smaller, but was still pretty delicious. We did feel like we were getting rushed trying to get our orders in and last cuts. Even the Chef looked pretty irritated towards the end of the night. I still would recommend this place, but I suggest not going on the last reservation time slot.

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                            2. Omar

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              3.0

                              1 review

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 4
                              We were a party of 6 and 3 ordered king Henry cuts and 3 house cuts. When the prime rib came out they were all the same size except the king Henry had the bone attached. That was pretty disappointing. I guess you pay extra for the bone that you can’t eat. :( on top of that…the waiter splashed salad dressing on my son’s new coat. For the amount of money we paid and experience. We won’t be going back.

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                            3. Micky

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Price went up a bit but still worth going. Great service. Delicious steak. Beautiful place to have a dinner. Had a great family time!

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                            4. Alejandra

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Always a great experience. We had a reservation over at fuego de chao-SF and they had over 50 tables / families waiting with reservation in the waiting area, what a great way to ruin someone’s family holiday dinner.

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                            5. Silvia

                              Chicago

                              1 review

                              4.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Waiter could’ve been a bit more friendly vs transactional

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                            6. Foodlover86

                              San Francisco

                              7 reviews

                              5.0

                              7 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We come to HOPR every Thanksgiving, it is our annual family tradition. We are never disappointed. The service couldn’t be better, the food is consistently outstanding, and the overall experience is amazing . I highly recommend HOPR

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                            7. Cindy

                              San Francisco

                              5 reviews

                              5.0

                              5 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              May you be lucky enough to have Kristopher as your server. Thank you to all the servers and staff for working on this Thanksgiving holiday to make it special for so many of us. House of Prime Rib is our favorite place to celebrate holiday and special occasions, and their staff definitely makes us always feel right at home.

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                            8. Steven

                              San Francisco

                              19 reviews

                              5.0

                              19 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              One of our party wanted medium rare, with a bone in it. She thought her piece of beef was too well done, and it was replaced immediately, and graciously, with a new slab of meat with a bone in it, done to her taste. Service was excellent, but the noise level is punishing.

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                            9. Bill & Irika

                              San Francisco

                              5 reviews

                              5.0

                              5 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Colin (Server/Part-time Manger) was AWESOME. The meal was great as always. We love having our Family Thanksgiving meals at HOPR.

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                            10. Lawrence

                              New York City

                              4 reviews

                              5.0

                              4 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Truly one of the great American restaurants! Great atmosphere, highly professional and friendly service and fabulous food! All at a very fair and reasonable price. We come here on every visit to San Francisco.

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                            FAQs

                            House of Prime Rib offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 885-4605.

                            House of Prime Rib is rated 4.8 stars by 15776 OpenTable diners.

                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                            Make a booking

                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Booked 278 times today

                            Order delivery or takeout

                            Google Map for House of Prime Rib

                            1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

                            Additional information

                            • Cross Street
                              Washington St.
                            • Area
                              Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00
                            • Price
                              $50 and over
                            • Cuisines
                              Steak, American
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Elegant
                            • Dress code
                              Business Casual
                            • Parking details
                              Valet
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Additional
                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                            • Website
                              http://houseofprimerib.net/
                            • Phone number
                              (415) 885-4605
                            • Private party facilities
                              The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.

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