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House of Prime Rib

Name: House of Prime Rib
Address: 1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94109
Telephone: (415) 885-4605
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Steak

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 201 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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.

What 15,754 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.

15,754 Reviews

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Rolando
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was seated on time and were not rushed to order or eat. I did notice that the portion of the salad had reduced somewhat since the last couple times I’ve been there.
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Christian
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my boyfriends birthday, as a first timer it most definitely won’t be our last! The service from Ian was AMAZING of itself but the food was perfect! Such an awesome experience and we cannot wait to come back with friends and family.
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Charlie
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The waiters were wonderful! Food was exactly what we wanted and the wine prices were a steal
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Carolyn
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
HOPR always delivers! Top notch staff. Our waiter, Ian, was terrific and took care of our group well. Can’t wait to return.
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Laura
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and good food. We had a great time.
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Edward
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant is very crowded. They put way too many tables out so as a result we are seated in an area where it is supposed to be a walkway for patrons and staff. The noise level, due to the number of guests they serve, was extremely high and so for the entire night me and 5 of my friends basically had to yell at each other in order to hear what was said. The AC was also directly blowing at us so our steak became cold after a few minutes. We did ask the staff to adjust the direction of the AC or turn it down several times but it was not being done until we almost finished our meals. Overall I’m disappointed in the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite spot for special events or when we have guests in town. The food is amazing and the staff is always impeccable. Thank you, Eron, for being such a delight!
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AIDE
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso todo, una experiencia que debes vivirla si vienes a SF, buen lugar para cortes
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a Great time! Cream of Spinach was a little salty next time with get the corn.
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M
Michael
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Does not disappoint. Great prime rib/fixings, cocktails, service and old school ambiance!
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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 15754 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 201 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross Street
Washington St.
Neighbourhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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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House of Prime Rib

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

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Menu

Our Roast Beef

The City Cut

House Of Prime Rib Cut

The English Cut

King Henry Viii Cut

Children's Prime Rib Dinner

Fresh Fish

Dinner Accompaniments

The Salad Bowl

Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato

Yorkshire Pudding

Creamed Spinach

Fresh Cream of Horseradish Sauce

Desserts

What 15,754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does House of Prime Rib offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is House of Prime Rib restaurant rated?

Is House of Prime Rib currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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