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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
9:30 PM
Booked 193 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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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 15,965 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
                            • 4.6Value

                            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.

                            15,965 Reviews

                            1. Frank

                              Frankfurt

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Always a treat to dine here. Great food, great service.

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                            2. Jennifer

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              8 reviews

                              5.0

                              8 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The HOPR never disappoints! Hands down one of family favorites.

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                            3. Khaled

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              3 reviews

                              4.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The food used to be better , but house of prime rib still rains supreme in steak houses

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                            4. Margarita

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Food was great, portions was bigger than I remember especially the King Henry VIII. Great value!

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                            5. Graciela

                              San Francisco

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Super happy with the service! Came to celebrate my birthday and was able be sat early and enjoy the energy of the restaurant! I love the juicy cuts of meat and my party was able to finish their meat and get an extra slice after!

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                            6. Sivhoung

                              Los Angeles

                              3 reviews

                              5.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined 6 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Love the food and service they have. The cosmopolitan drink was great. Love how when you finished the Kings Cut, you can get a small cut on the house. Can’t wait to come back again!

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                            7. Ana

                              Tahoe

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 6 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Staff is extremely helpful and courteous, food was fantastic and the ambience was amazing

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                            8. Sarah

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              5 reviews

                              5.0

                              5 reviews

                              Dined 6 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              It was so delicious! We loved every morsel! We love this place!

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                            9. Frederick

                              San Francisco

                              55 reviews

                              5.0

                              55 reviews

                              Dined 7 days ago

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

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                            10. Stephanie

                              San Francisco

                              3 reviews

                              2.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined on February 11, 2025

                              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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                            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 15965 OpenTable diners.

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

                            Make a reservation

                            2 people
                            9:30 PM
                            Booked 193 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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