The Prime Rib

4.9

3472 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

20:30

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Good for business meals

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Juan P Garcia
Private party facilities
Call for availability

Location
2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
20th Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambience
Washington, D.C. Area
American
District of Columbia
Best Overall
District of Columbia
Best Food
District of Columbia
Best Service
District of Columbia
Best Ambience
District of Columbia
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Prime Rib in DC offers a sophisticated, nostalgic dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "impeccable" service provided by staff members like Juan and James, and the "fantastic" ambiance enhanced by live piano music. Known for its "old school steakhouse vibe," it's a top choice for special occasions.

3,473 Reviews

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Anne
VIP
Washington DC
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful "old school" restaurant. Great food and service plus the dining room is calm and quiet. It is a pleasure to be in a restaurant where one can easily have a conversation while dining.
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Dashh
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at The Prime Rib as first time guests and it was superb from start to finish. The service was everything you’d expect from an establishment of this caliber. The crab cake, bone in ribeye, and lamb chops were all cooked to perfection.
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Jennifer
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kim is an amazing bartender. The definition of class and decorum. We love celebrating all of our accomplishments here. A fine establishment all around.
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Fern
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Prime Rib is the best of the best when dining out in DC.
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Anne
VIP
New York State
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Old school steak house. Nice quiet dinner. We did not eat beef, but the fish, crab cakes, and pork chop were all good.
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Paul
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Juan provided great service! Food was excellent as well!
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Aaron
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of my favorite DC spots. The tater skins and prime rib are the highlights. It was busy so the dinner service was slower than normal, but I wouldn’t let that hold me back.
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Clay
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family has been going to the prime rib for 40 years. It was a wonderful experience from the service, the food and the atmosphere.
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marie pierre
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good ambiance. The good was delicious 😋 . I enjoyed the lobster with crab meat.
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Leroy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a wonderful Valentines Day at The Prime Rib! The service was exceptional from start to finish. Valet greeted and welcomed us. The setting and mood was fantastic. The food was equally well prepared and host provided 5 Star service. We will return soon!
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FAQs

The Prime Rib does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

The Prime Rib is rated 4.9 stars by 3472 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

20:30

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
20th Street
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Juan P Garcia
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Private party facilities
Call for availability

The Prime Rib

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What 3,472 people are saying

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