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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 182 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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 15,912 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
                            • 4.9Food
                            • 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 offers an iconic, "unique experience" with perfectly prepared prime rib and delicious accompaniments. The festive ambiance and attentive service make it a San Francisco favorite, though reservations are challenging. With "massive portions" and "amazing" food, it's ideal for special occasions and family traditions.

                            15,912 Reviews

                            1. OpenTable Diner

                              Greater Boston

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Best salad I’ve ever had in my life. Amazing service, ambience and value.

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                            2. Maria

                              San Francisco

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              This was by far the best dinnner ever. Thank you for making my dad’s birthday dinner so amazing.

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                            3. Greg And Kristin

                              San Francisco

                              11 reviews

                              5.0

                              11 reviews

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We had a fantastic time. Service, food, and cocktails, were the best… as it always is. 

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                            4. NancyT

                              San Francisco

                              5 reviews

                              5.0

                              5 reviews

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The food was good snd the service is very organized

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                            5. Andrea

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              3 reviews

                              5.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined today

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 3
                              House of Prime Rib never disappoints! From start to finish, the service was exceptional…attentive, friendly, and seamless. Their team truly goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is perfect. As for the food, it was everything we’ve come to expect: consistently delicious and expertly prepared. The prime rib was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful, and the sides were just as impressive. It’s clear why this spot remains a favorite for so many. We’ve already booked our next reservation and can’t wait to return for another outstanding meal. Highly recommend!

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                            6. Vanessa

                              VIP

                              San Francisco

                              4 reviews

                              5.0

                              4 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              House of Prime Rib is so great! They accommodated our team to be able to come in as a party of 15 and was really fast and efficient process. Our waiter was great too! Thanks House of Prime Rib!

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                            7. Christopher

                              Alabama

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Totally amazing!!! Only comment I would say is that being a later seating 9:30 they really pushed food on us before we were done with the previous course. Not in such a manner that truly interrupted the experiance but we struggled to keep up with the two bottles of very special wines be brought to pair with the courses. Food was perfect and the server was spectacular! I love the policy of whosever card is first is the one that is charged it really keeps the arguing to a minimum. Sat at the front door with party of six and I was worried but never did we feel a draft or to much traffic really magnificent. Not sure if they have dessert but we were never offered a menu for it or ask about it. We did get a bowl of ice cream for the birthday which was very generous. Can’t wait to come back soon to see how this institution continues to improve! Truly can’t imagine many ways they could!

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                            8. Selina

                              Las Vegas

                              1 review

                              4.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Definitely a great experience to splurge on for special occasions! The food was delicious, service was attentive and nice, and we enjoyed celebrating a birthday here. Dessert was a bit of a let down, the bread pudding was a little too bitter and bourbon heavy

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                            9. Fabian

                              VIP

                              New York City

                              6 reviews

                              4.0

                              6 reviews

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Menú chico y simple con una gran experiencia con sus parrillas en el restaurante una ensalada espectacular el puré de papa y la papa asada igualmente espectaculares y la carne también muy buena. En general un must en San Francisco si te gusta la carne y tener una experiencia tradicional y de buena calidad.

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                            10. Joel

                              VIP

                              Los Angeles

                              25 reviews

                              4.0

                              25 reviews

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 3
                              The food is always great but, service can be hit or miss depending on the server. Prices have gone uo quite a bit but, I'll still remain a regular here. Thank you!

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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 15912 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 182 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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