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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 177 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • 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

What 15,909 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

NoiseModerate

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 offers an iconic, "unique experience" with perfectly prepared prime rib and delicious accompaniments. The festive ambiance and attentive service make it a San Francisco favorite, though reservations are challenging. With "massive portions" and "amazing" food, it's ideal for special occasions and family traditions.

15,909 Reviews
  1. Fabian

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menú chico y simple con una gran experiencia con sus parrillas en el restaurante una ensalada espectacular el puré de papa y la papa asada igualmente espectaculares y la carne también muy buena. En general un must en San Francisco si te gusta la carne y tener una experiencia tradicional y de buena calidad.

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  2. Joel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always great but, service can be hit or miss depending on the server. Prices have gone uo quite a bit but, I'll still remain a regular here. Thank you!

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  3. Katie

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is consistently amazing. It’s a classic for a reason. It’s loud in there so think about seating as yelling across the table is challenging. The beginning of the meal felt rushed this time but it did not detract from the experience, we just needed to slow ourselves down vs giving in to how quickly the service was moving us.

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  4. Rodel

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was not very pleasant! We felt the rushed feeling and not a welcoming experience from our waiter. He got our order mixed up and was never around until he came to give us our food. I booked this reservation for my family of 6 for my husband birthday celebration two months in advance only to get there and not one person mention anything about a birthday celebration when they called me twice previously to confirm the reservation and birthday celebration. The service was so bad from the waiter that I didn’t even bring up his birthday because I felt like he was gonna be annoyed. Overall the food was great but the experience was not so great especially since it was my family first time there.

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  5. BRIAN

    VIP

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb prime house in SF… Busy family and friends darker cherry wood steak house atmospheres and milieu. Prime rib is clearly 5 STAR!! Not so much into their creamed spinach… they really need to update its flavor and freshness in a way… BUT otherwise… u can get creamed corn… although I like really tasty creamed spinach 😇

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  6. Stacy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual. Service was excellent - very friendly staff and quick service. Food is always great and consistent.

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  7. Eric

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can't beat the best. Always a treat to go to a San Francisco institution.

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  8. Kristina

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Excellent for a special occasion.

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  9. Bee

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious prime rib. Wonderful SF experience each time we go!!

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  10. Ltux

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good as usual but the service was lacking. There was an extremely loud, obnoxious large group next to us that were clearly overserved & drunk. There was gum under the table that got on my pants. The server just apologized. I think we may have to try Harris for our next gathering.

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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 15909 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 177 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
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-4605
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
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