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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
7:00 PM
Booked 191 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.

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.

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What 16,018 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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 16018 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 191 times today
Google Map for House of Prime Rib

1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

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  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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