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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
23:00
Booked 236 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.

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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: 2 February 2022

                            What 15,756 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

                            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.

                            15,756 Reviews

                            1. Erica

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent service and delicious food. Will come back.

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                            2. Angelo

                              New York City

                              3 reviews

                              5.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Amazing experience! Came here to celebrate my birthday (reserved months in advance) . And from the start the staff were super friendly, professional and courteous!

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                            3. Rolando

                              San Francisco

                              3 reviews

                              5.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined 2 days 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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                            4. Christian

                              Central Coast

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 3 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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                            5. Charlie

                              San Francisco

                              10 reviews

                              vip
                              5.0

                              10 reviews

                              Dined 3 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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                            6. Carolyn

                              San Francisco

                              20 reviews

                              vip
                              5.0

                              20 reviews

                              Dined 3 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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                            7. Laura

                              San Francisco

                              7 reviews

                              5.0

                              7 reviews

                              Dined 3 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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                            8. Edward

                              London

                              4 reviews

                              2.0

                              4 reviews

                              Dined 4 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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                            9. OpenTable Diner

                              Los Angeles

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 6 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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                            10. OpenTable Diner

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              vip
                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 6 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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                            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 15756 OpenTable diners.

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

                            Make a booking

                            2 people
                            23:00
                            Booked 236 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
                            • 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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