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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
19:00
Booked 185 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 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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: 2 February 2022

                            What 15,960 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
                            • 4.8Food
                            • 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 is a legendary San Francisco dining destination known for its "best prime rib on this planet." Guests rave about its "exceptional service" and "festive old-school charm." The restaurant consistently delivers "fantastic food," including delicious sides like creamed spinach and Yorkshire pudding. Perfect for "special occasions" with a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

                            15,960 Reviews

                            1. Frederick

                              San Francisco

                              55 reviews

                              5.0

                              55 reviews

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Thank you valet group. Help exceptional. Food wonderful

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                            2. Stephanie

                              San Francisco

                              3 reviews

                              2.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 2
                              We’ve eaten here multiple times and this time our server was not attentive and did not seem like he even wanted to serve us. He was slow and we were waiting for a very long time to receive our bill. Eventually we waited it out too long (I naively thought that the ice cream that was supposed to come with the kid’s meal would be on its way but it never arrived...), and had to ask the hostess for the bill so that we can leave and even then there was still a delay. It was not even that busy at that time, as many tables had left and it was getting late (8:30pm). Food was ok, meat was great but sides were a little salty. I’m not sure if we’d return though because tonight’s service was not up to par.

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                            3. Gianna

                              San Francisco

                              7 reviews

                              5.0

                              7 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The House of Prime Rib has been our favorite for years and it never disappoints. Food is always good and the service is great. Highly recommend!

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                            4. Karlee

                              London

                              3 reviews

                              5.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              So yummy! Definitely a special occasion type of place but such a cool experience. Highly recommend booking a reservation in advance for a special occasion- so delicious! I’m not a huge steak eater but this was some of the tastiest meat I’ve had for sure.

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                            5. Megan

                              Greater Boston

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Per usual, an amazing meal and service. Our host and server were so great. Made our time here with our family enjoyable and they were very interactive with our children. Can't wait to come back.

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                            6. Helen

                              Sacramento

                              22 reviews

                              5.0

                              22 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              House of Prime Rib is a San Francisco MUST!! It's got an old school vibe, high energy, fantastic cocktails, delicious aged prime beef, simplistic, classic, excellent!!

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                            7. Rex

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The experience was great. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Food was awesome that even my picky kids asked if we can go back soon.

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                            8. franchesca

                              Clacks

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              JV our server did a really an awesome job ! He made my birthday really special !

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                            9. Jesse

                              San Joaquin

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              The prime rib is really amazing!!!!! But to be honest so was the salad, the mashed potatoes and the creamed spinach🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 loved that the martinis come with enough to make about 3 more drinks. Will be coming back again and again

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                            10. Maureen

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent dinner. Disappointed that the bar area is now reserved for diners. No place to enjoy our martinis. Very awkward trying to hold a glass and shaker with no place to sit.

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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 15960 OpenTable diners.

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

                            Make a booking

                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Booked 185 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.
                            • Area
                              Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00
                            • 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, Takeaway, 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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