The Prime Rib

4.8

3452 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Juan P Garcia
Private party facilities
Call for availability

Location
2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
20th Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambiance
Washington, D.C. Area
American
District of Columbia
Best Food
District of Columbia
Best Ambiance
District of Columbia
Good for special occasions
District of Columbia
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Prime Rib in Washington D.C. offers a "timeless" dining experience with exceptional cuisine and impeccable service. Guests enjoy "perfectly cooked" dishes like prime rib and crab cakes in an elegant setting with live piano music. While prices are high, the "classic" atmosphere and "outstanding" service make it a worthy splurge for special occasions.

3,452 Reviews

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Colonel Winston
VIP
Washington DC
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Juan provided impeccable service of outstanding cuisine. The Prime Rib gets it right every time!
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Fada
VIP
Washington DC
149 reviews
5.0
149 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the BEST! There is a reason our dear friend requested her birthday celebration be at The Prime Rib. The delicious cocktails are prepared just to our specifications. The food is always excellent (prime rib, medium rare, done perfectly!); the service is sublime; and the ambiance is beautiful, along with the melodious sounds of the piano close by. We had a remarkable time, lost in the beauty of dining in a scene reminiscent of a long-ago and far away steak house. The Christmas decorations added to the magic. Thank you for an amazing dining experience.
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Colonel Winston
VIP
Washington DC
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect setting for any occasion but especially at this holiday season with its festive decorations and music.
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Conrad
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
like eating in an old New Yorker cartoon. great atmosphere, drinks food. Prices are out of control.
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Camey
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous birthday dinner. Fantastic service. The Prime Rib does not disappoint!
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Joan
VIP
Washington DC
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this classic fabulous place. Great service and food!!
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Deane
Pittsburgh
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After getting lost and getting stuck in traffic, we missed our reservation by 45 minutes. The staff went above and beyond to get us seated in a timely fashion which we were very grateful for. The drinks and wine were fantastic along with the lobster bisque, prime rib and Dover Sole. The potato skins were enough for a table of 6 and were very good. I would recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a delicious dinner in an old school feel steakhouse.
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David
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The venue is exactly what we hoped for. Easy conversation. A light jazz piano in the background. Wonderful food. What really made our visit ‘special’ was the superb professional service! Thank you Henry!
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David
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. All around a good experience.
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Ulf
Washington DC
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was ok. Nothing special but very expensive/ overpriced. $150 for a lobster with no side dishes! Rip off!
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FAQs

The Prime Rib does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

The Prime Rib is rated 4.8 stars by 3452 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
20th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan P Garcia
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Private party facilities
Call for availability

The Prime Rib

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Dining areas

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What 3,452 people are saying

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