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The Prime Rib, Washington, DC

The Prime Rib

4.8
4.8
3438 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
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 areas

Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 3,438 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Ambience

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    Romantic

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Prime Rib offers an elegant, timeless dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Known for its classic steakhouse vibe, live piano music, and exquisite prime rib, this DC staple is perfect for special occasions. While it's a "splurge," the atmosphere and quality make it "worth every penny."

3,439 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to place for a premium dinner. The food is fantastic, great ambiance, great service. Great place to celebrate birthday, anniversary, Valentine's day (we do these every year).

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  2. Adam

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming live music, excellent service and the best steak I’ve had in DC.

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  3. Landon

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and music that set the mood for a tasty dinner with drinks that never missed!

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  4. Delores

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was celebrating my husband’s birthday! Absolutely a wonderful evening! The food (prime rib and crabs cakes) were over the top! Victor’s service and attention was impeccable! Thank you all very much. Oh and the oysters on half shell were awesome! Would highly recommend for dinner!

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  5. William

    Washington DC

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant. I’ve been coming off and on for 50 years, and it’s maintained the same high quality all that time. Same food, atmosphere, and service. (We do wish they would return to the cheesecake recipe of a few years back, which was the best in the area.)

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  6. Alonzo

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. service, and the food was top notch!

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  7. Judith

    Washington DC

    122 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oasis of peace. Old time restaurant with wonderful food and large portions. Quiet with pleasant piano music in the background. Its been around for ages, maybe a slight slip in the service but still fun for a change from fusion food and tasting menus, eat and get the h out attitude, and noise.

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  8. Tim

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect from start to finish! Best ambiance, service, food and martinis. The pianist was a bonus touch.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was here for my birthday and this restaurant experience is truly one of traditional excellence provided by Juan. We had a quiet romantic table and Juan our server provided great guidance throughout the meal from cocktails , wine , entrees and desert . This was next level butler service and I cannot stress enough what a wonderful evening we had in Juan’s capable hands

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  10. Stephen

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful in every way. Service great. Every dish delicious. Traditional menu. Warm ambience created by alive piano and bass. Fellow diners dressed properly and well-behaved. Not for the younger crowd, except this part of a family, of which there were several. My only problem is that it is very expensive. $750 for a group of four, including tip.  For us, at least, it's a place for very special occasions.

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FAQs

The Prime Rib does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

The Prime Rib is rated 4.8 stars by 3438 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
19:00
Booked 11 times today

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Google Map for The Prime Rib

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
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