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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
8:00 p.m.
Booked 239 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 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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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: February 2, 2022

                            What 15,884 people are saying

                            Overall ratings and reviews

                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                            4.9
                            4.9 based on recent ratings
                            • 4.9Food
                            • 4.8Service
                            • 4.7Ambience
                            • 4.7Value

                            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 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.

                            15,884 Reviews

                            1. Ngoc Thanh

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              3.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 3
                              House of Prime Rib used to be my go-to spot and my easy answer whenever someone asked for my favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was disappointing and left me feeling like the quality of the service has diminished. The restaurant positions itself as a place that offers a top dining experience, but everything felt rushed and impersonal. For example, the tableside salad preparation, which should add a special touch, was done so quickly that it felt more like an afterthought. The server dumped excessive dressing on the salad and plated it within two minutes, barely giving me a chance to request light dressing. The chef introduction, another hallmark of the experience, felt hollow. If this is part of the ambiance, it should be done properly. Instead, the chef simply waved from a few steps away instead of greeting us at the table, which made the gesture feel meaningless. The floor manager did check on tables, but the interaction lacked attentiveness. When my husband finished his plate quickly, it seemed like an opportunity to offer a second portion or check in proactively. Instead, we had to wait 10 minutes to get the server’s attention. When my husband finally requested another piece, it was brought out without asking if he wanted sides. Before we could say anything, the server had already walked away. Overall, I felt the staff focused more on speed than on creating a welcoming, thoughtful experience. I noticed other tables seemed to have a more personable interaction with their servers, which made the inconsistency more apparent. House of Prime Rib has always been known for its exceptional service and attention to detail, but this visit made those elements feel more like empty gestures than genuine hospitality.

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                            2. Grace

                              San Francisco

                              11 reviews

                              5.0

                              11 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              As good as always. Food quality is always there and we got the best service with JD

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                            3. Michael

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              7 reviews

                              5.0

                              7 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              It was a guys night out when we went to HORP with my two good friends. We were an hour early. We hung out at the bar and we were seated about 20 minutes before our actual reservation time. They seated us at a 4 person table which was good with extra room. Food came quick and the prime ribs were good as always. Service was excellent.

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                            4. Eliza

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              A true treasure to the city of SF. All around exceptional experience, ambiance, food, service and vibe.

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                            5. Richard

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              14 reviews

                              4.0

                              14 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Prime rib was excellent as usual. Great price on wine selected. Only thing was portion of creamed spinach seemed noticeably reduced.

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                            6. Irvin

                              San Francisco

                              14 reviews

                              5.0

                              14 reviews

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              It’s always a treat dining here. One of my friends have not been here for a couple of years and he says, the food was as good as the first time he ate there. Consistent all throughout. We had a last minute change the day prior from originally reservation for 5 but increased to 10 people and they were able to accommodate us.

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                            7. Simon

                              Surrey

                              2 reviews

                              4.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Dress code would be nice Saw a lot of baseball hats

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                            8. José

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Took my friend for his birthday because he’s never been he enjoyed the food and had a great time

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                            9. Stephanie

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              House of Prime Rib always hits the spot. Never fails. Perfection every time.

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                            10. Jeff

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              HOPR never disappoints. They have the whole experience down to a science - you know exactly what you are going to get, and it is consistently delicious.

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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 4.9 stars by 15884 OpenTable diners.

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

                            Make a reservation

                            2 people
                            8:00 p.m.
                            Booked 239 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.
                            • 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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