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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 211 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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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.
  • 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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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: February 2, 2022

                            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

                            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.

                            16,017 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. 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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                            4. 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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                            5. 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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                            6. 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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                            7. 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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                            8. 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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                            9. 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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                            10. alan

                              San Francisco2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We arrived right at 5:00pm, with valet parking and seated by 5:12. Service was outstanding as always. We had drinks and then continued with our dinner. Completed dinner with dessert. Our server was always on hand to make sure everything was going well. Another delightful evening for our family with a great dinner. Trisha was a 10.

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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
                            7:00 PM
                            Booked 211 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.
                            • 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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