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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
19:00
Booked 222 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.

What 15,781 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

15,781 Reviews
  1. Faisal

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Salad was amazing, bread was mediocre, along with the baked potato. Mashed potato was quite a delight. I ordered the house cut, it was miraculous, very juicy, and tender, I barely used the knife really. Service was amazing and very hospitable, however had its slow moments, not a wonder with such a crowd and number of full tables. Patience and manners should be kept in mind when dealing with the lovely staff.

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  2. John

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love eating at House of Prime Rib. Excellent food and one of family favorites!

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  3. Alan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Arrived about 10-15 minutes before our reservation time and checked-in at the front; was told that they were waiting for a table to open up in the Octagon Room; so we waited about 15 minutes before our name was called to be seated. We were not seated in the Octagon Room as requested in my reservation that was booked a year in advance; even though there was an empty table in that room. We were sat in the back room where the restrooms are located; which is not very well lit and darker than the rest of the areas in the restaurant. Our server did not ask if we were here to celebrate anything (yes we were here for a Birthday). Service took a long time for us to order as it seems that waiters are now serving multiple tables at once. The King Henry cut has now been reduced to half its size of what I was used to getting when ordering this slice; which is very very disappointing. We were also not offered any cornbread, even though we saw two of the larger tables get offered right in front of us. As each year passes, the level of service becomes very inconsistent, the second slice offered becomes smaller and smaller. The most disappointing part of the evening was not being offered anything for celebrating a Birthday; which we usually get a sorbet every year.

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  4. Antoinette

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good. Never disappoints. The food is always consistently good.

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  5. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to House of Prime Rib many times, but never went this late. The food was awesome. I feel like the Henry cut did get smaller, but was still pretty delicious. We did feel like we were getting rushed trying to get our orders in and last cuts. Even the Chef looked pretty irritated towards the end of the night. I still would recommend this place, but I suggest not going on the last reservation time slot.

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  6. Omar

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 6 and 3 ordered king Henry cuts and 3 house cuts. When the prime rib came out they were all the same size except the king Henry had the bone attached. That was pretty disappointing. I guess you pay extra for the bone that you can’t eat. :( on top of that…the waiter splashed salad dressing on my son’s new coat. For the amount of money we paid and experience. We won’t be going back.

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  7. Micky

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Price went up a bit but still worth going. Great service. Delicious steak. Beautiful place to have a dinner. Had a great family time!

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  8. Alejandra

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. We had a reservation over at fuego de chao-SF and they had over 50 tables / families waiting with reservation in the waiting area, what a great way to ruin someone’s family holiday dinner.

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  9. Silvia

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter could’ve been a bit more friendly vs transactional

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  10. Foodlover86

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to HOPR every Thanksgiving, it is our annual family tradition. We are never disappointed. The service couldn’t be better, the food is consistently outstanding, and the overall experience is amazing . I highly recommend HOPR

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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 15781 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 222 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.
  • Area
    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
    Indoor Fireplace
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-4605
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
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