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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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 417 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 15,823 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.

                            15,823 Reviews

                            1. Haily

                              Tahoe

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Great restaurant. Have been coming here since a child & nothings changed (in the best way).

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                            2. Elia

                              San Francisco

                              3 reviews

                              5.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent food + great service = Can’t wait to come back!

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                            3. Rachel

                              Richmond

                              2 reviews

                              vip
                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at House of prime rib. The food was amazing!

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                            4. gabriel

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              vip
                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              There’s a reason why it takes months to get a reason at House of Prime Rib. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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                            5. Steven

                              Sacramento

                              47 reviews

                              vip
                              4.0

                              47 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              House of Prime Rib does not disappoint. BEST prime rib anywhere!! The organization runs like a well-oiled machine. Great service to boot. Only negative as a group of 4 we were in a booth with a table too small for all the stuff! Book well in advance!

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                            6. CHRISTINA

                              San Francisco

                              10 reviews

                              5.0

                              10 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              From start to finish an excellent night. Our table was ready when we arrived, so we were able to be seated early. Our server Angel was attentive and professional. We make a pilgrimage here annually for the holidays and it is ALWAYS outstanding and consistent.

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                            7. Yolanda

                              San Francisco

                              11 reviews

                              5.0

                              11 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Great experience. Wonderful server. Come annually for birthday celebration.

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                            8. Joycelyn

                              San Francisco

                              3 reviews

                              3.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 3
                              We have celebrated so many special occasions here because it has always been a place we trust for great food and great memories. That is why this visit was disappointing. The meat quality was not what it used to be — it was less tender and less flavorful. The portions were also noticeably smaller, even though the prices have gone up. That said, our server Ian was great and really made an effort to give us a good experience. I truly hope this was just an off experience and that things return to the quality we have loved over the years. It would be a shame to lose the place we have always relied on for our special moments.

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                            9. Cher

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent cut of prime rib, delicious and juicy. All the side dishes were well prepared. Service was quick and excellent! Dessert was also superb… we had creme brûlée, gluten free chocolate cake, tiramisu and coffees. Best meal we’ve had in a long time.

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                            10. Casey

                              San Francisco

                              4 reviews

                              5.0

                              4 reviews

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent as always - place was packed even on Tuesday night, but the food and service were great. Best value in the City if you can get a table. The only problem can be the noise, but that just means that you can be boisterous as well.

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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 15823 OpenTable diners.

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

                            Make a reservation

                            2 people
                            7:00 p.m.
                            Booked 417 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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