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House of Prime Rib

$50 and over

Steak

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 208 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

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 16,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

House of Prime Rib offers a "fabulously excellent" dining experience with perfectly prepared prime rib, generous portions, and "outstanding" service. This San Francisco favorite boasts a lively, "bustling" ambiance that's perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious" sides and "fantastic" cocktails, making it a "must visit" for meat lovers.

16,018 Reviews

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TOCK VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The meat seemed tougher/chewier than usual. But the flavor is always great for everything! Service was great! Where we sat was very loud so we had to talk very loudly too to hear each other.
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Francis VIP
San Francisco27 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regulars here. It is perfect for a celebration or just to get your red meat fix. It is always packed but the service is spot on. Love this place
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Charles
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I ordered the unadvertised “braised” prime rib. Don’t look at me like that. I happen to be one of those weird people that does not like rare prime rib. To me, it just tastes like greasy beef. And if I can’t get an end cut, I will skip the prime rib and do something else. However, HoPR offers a “braised” version of the King Henry cut (bone in). Our waiter said that this is is not recommended. So I ordered it. It was EXCELLENT! Flavor was great and it was NOT served swimming in juice. It is exactly the way I like it. So if this is your preference, do not be dissuaded by your server. I also had the mashed potatoes, which were too soupy for my taste, and the creamed spinach which was excellent. The only real drawback is that it is damn near impossible to get a reservation. It took me 4 months. And it is very crowded and VERY noisy. But if a big hunk of beef is your thing, this place is hard to beat.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience per usual. Divine dinning and amazing service.
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David
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The five of us really enjoyed House of Prime Rib on Thursday night. Starting off with the classic Martini in a "pitcher". Love everything about this place. They nail it perfectly EVERY TIME
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Karen
San Francisco10 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great! We were seated within 5 minutes of our reservation time despite a huge group of people waiting. Our server was very attentive and quick with our drinks and food order. Our prime rib was delicious; even though it was a bit more on done side than medium rare ordered. Our kids loved the experience.
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Pearla VIP
San Francisco27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food as usual. This place is the best quality food that is worth the visit. Been here many times and it is amazing. The service is exceptional too. Thank you for making my birthday celebration so special!
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CalvinK VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steve and Team always takes great care of us. Service, Food and ambiance are a perfect score!!!
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Nina
Houston10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance! This was a lot of fun!
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Gerry VIP
Seattle107 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Relaxed cocktails in bar before dinner. Then seared in a great corner booth. Well paced timing and service. Food could be served hotter, esp meat. Excellent portion, very tasty sides, esp corn bread. Very noisy in back dining room. Excellent wrap up for taking food home. Enjoyable evening.
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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 4.9 stars by 16017 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 208 times today

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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

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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 16,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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