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House of Prime Rib

$50 and over

Steak

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 155 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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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
Neighborhood
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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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.

What 15,760 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

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San Francisco Bay Area
Steak
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Most Booked
San Francisco
Steak
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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.

15,760 Reviews

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Jade
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Due to the popularity that is now on social media, our reservation was a year out for 2 people. They have a valet service in the front so you do not need to find parking and the price was reasonable for a Saturday night in the city. This place is busy with so many diners inside. This was my husband’s and I first time coming. The menu its self was extremely simple which we loved and easy to understand and they have a great wine list. The prime rib was excellent and we were so full after we were done. I was going to go for seconds but started to get the meat sweats. So I decided to make room for dessert. I would say if you are wanting to go, you might have a better chance for an earlier reservation if you book as a group. We are so glad that we went and would come back again.
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Monique
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An annual event to celebrate my father’e bday since childhood and now my adult kids celebrate their father’s annually. The prime rib is consistent and everyone looks forward to the salad. Although the place has gotten super popular it is still worth the annual visit. Our servers especially Jackie were very polite and professional. I look forward to celebrating again next year!
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Erica
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food. Will come back.
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Christie
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was perfection! Service was terrible. Empty drinks, could not get refills. Warm water asked for ice twice, finally a different server brought it. Asked for more bread and it never came. Overall waiter was lacking, the table next to us was complaining about her as well.
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Angelo
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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Rolando
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 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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Christian
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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Charlie
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 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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Carolyn
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 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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Laura
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 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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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 15760 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 155 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross street
Washington St.
Neighborhood
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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House of Prime Rib

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

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Menu

Our Roast Beef

The City Cut

House Of Prime Rib Cut

The English Cut

King Henry Viii Cut

Children's Prime Rib Dinner

Fresh Fish

Dinner Accompaniments

The Salad Bowl

Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato

Yorkshire Pudding

Creamed Spinach

Fresh Cream of Horseradish Sauce

Desserts

What 15,760 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is House of Prime Rib restaurant rated?

Is House of Prime Rib currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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