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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 282 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
  • 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 15,828 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 San Francisco staple known for its "amazing prime rib" and classic atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and indulgent sides like creamed spinach and Yorkshire pudding. Reservations are essential, often booked months in advance. It's a perfect spot for celebrations and special occasions.

                            15,828 Reviews

                            1. Dawna

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              House of prime rib is iconic for a reason and they lived up to the reputation. Our server was amazing and so was the food. This is what going out is supposed to be. Something many servers do not know how to do these days. It is definitely not a weekly dining place but for special occasions it is a definite treat.

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                            2. Carol

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Very festive for the Holidays. Great place for memorable family gatherings.

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                            3. Ash

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Our server Ian was excellent in every way. Made for a great night

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                            4. James

                              VIP

                              San Diego

                              71 reviews

                              5.0

                              71 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Thank You for a Wonderful Christmas Dining Experience. The Restaurant was beautifully decorated...so festive!

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                            5. Nathan

                              Orange County

                              10 reviews

                              5.0

                              10 reviews

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Always incredible, the food is delicious, martinis are firing, and we can’t wait to return!

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                            6. HammerTime

                              Central Coast

                              6 reviews

                              4.0

                              6 reviews

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 3
                              its a HIT and MISS. You might get the large (Henry cut) portion and its small and you feel JIP. I'm a regular 4-5 a year. I'm not complaining. Food and Service still is great. but sometimes you don't get what you pay for. With the way the Economy with inflation happening don't like to leave disappointed. But overall its still a GREAT PLACE to eat. Tender Prime Rib and can't BEAT the baked potato

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                            7. Nelson

                              San Francisco

                              10 reviews

                              5.0

                              10 reviews

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Went to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing time! The ambience and experience was very welcoming, being that it was our first time!

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                            8. OpenTable Diner

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 5
                              This place never disappoints. Can be a bit loud depending on which room you are in but that’s only because everyone is enjoying themselves and having a great time. Can’t wait til next time.

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                            9. Robertta

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              14 reviews

                              5.0

                              14 reviews

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              This was our yearly Christmas family dinner and honestly it amazing as usual only this time we had THE BEST Server by the name of Ben and would love to always sit in his area!

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                            10. Christine

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              I always love the level of care the staff give you, I really wish I got my servers name, he was absolutely delightful! Food came out very fast and everything was delicious. I also got the virgin pina colada and one of the best!

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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 15828 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 282 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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