The Prime Rib

4.8

3440 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Juan P Garcia
Private party facilities
Call for availability

Location
2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
20th Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,440 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
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambience
Washington, D.C. Area
American
District of Columbia
Best Ambience
District of Columbia
Romantic
District of Columbia
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Prime Rib offers an elegant, timeless dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Known for its classic steakhouse vibe, live piano music, and exquisite prime rib, this DC staple is perfect for special occasions. While it's a "splurge," the atmosphere and quality make it "worth every penny."

3,441 Reviews

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David
Charleston
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Usually dine here every visit to DC and they did not disappoint me. As usual everything was absolutely perfect! They also went out of their way to accommodate my request for onion rings which I enjoy with a great steak dinner. In addition, they make a fantastic old fashioned. Looking forward to my next steak dinner at this elegant steakhouse.
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scott
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just like it ever was. Great food. Perfect birthday celebration
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Robert
Washington DC
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to place for a premium dinner. The food is fantastic, great ambiance, great service. Great place to celebrate birthday, anniversary, Valentine's day (we do these every year).
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Adam
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming live music, excellent service and the best steak I’ve had in DC.
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Landon
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and music that set the mood for a tasty dinner with drinks that never missed!
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Delores
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was celebrating my husband’s birthday! Absolutely a wonderful evening! The food (prime rib and crabs cakes) were over the top! Victor’s service and attention was impeccable! Thank you all very much. Oh and the oysters on half shell were awesome! Would highly recommend for dinner!
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William
Washington DC
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant. I’ve been coming off and on for 50 years, and it’s maintained the same high quality all that time. Same food, atmosphere, and service. (We do wish they would return to the cheesecake recipe of a few years back, which was the best in the area.)
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Alonzo
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. service, and the food was top notch!
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Judith
Washington DC
122 reviews
vip
4.0
122 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oasis of peace. Old time restaurant with wonderful food and large portions. Quiet with pleasant piano music in the background. Its been around for ages, maybe a slight slip in the service but still fun for a change from fusion food and tasting menus, eat and get the h out attitude, and noise.
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Tim
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect from start to finish! Best ambiance, service, food and martinis. The pianist was a bonus touch.
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FAQs

The Prime Rib does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

The Prime Rib is rated 4.8 stars by 3440 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

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
20th Street
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Juan P Garcia
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Private party facilities
Call for availability

The Prime Rib

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What 3,440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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