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House of Prime Rib

4.8
4.8
14366 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 188 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • Private party contact
    Management: (415) 885-4605
  • 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

What 14,366 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steak

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Steak

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

14,366 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing as usual, I do wish they had offered me an extra slice

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun and unique experience! We stronger recommend others try it!

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  3. MoInThe415

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my husband's birthday. Our server, Angel, was amazing. The food is always fantastic, and the drinks are always one and done (for me, at least!) If you like prime rib, there is none better!

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  4. carolg

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always the food was delicious and the service was on point .

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  5. MargaretS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Was disappointed that the wine we wanted to try was sold out. Scare Crow

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a must eat. We’re Bay Area natives and it’s a staple in my household and with my in laws. The vibes, portions, quantity and most important, quality are all there. It’s great for a group outing, celebration or just for a good meal.

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  7. StephanieR

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I loved how they acknowledge it was my birthday.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Never fails. Always a blast to visit. Family tradition since the 1960s. Great service, great food. Classic SF. My only request would be to have at least one room isolated from large gatherings to allow smaller parties to engage in conversations. Still a great place and will always continue to visit.

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  9. GlennM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was very fortunate to get a Saturday reservation for 4 on the same day online thru open table. The food was absolutely delicious. The place is very loud but happy loud. Definitely very much recommend this place.

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  10. TracyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    House of Prime Rib San Francisco was just as yummy as I remembered pre-COVID. Got the house cut, so I could get petite second. Was lucky that I was able to get reservations a couple of days before due to cancellation, so definitely check periodically if unable to get reservation the first time.

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  11. AnneT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    Restaurant was way too loud and jammed pack, a potential recipe for a Covid, RSV super spreader. Service was very slow due to too many patrons being waited on.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Hard to find reservations. Great prime rib. Service was good.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Dinner was stellar as was the service. The one drawback was the noise level in that particular room, with the dome and looks like a library. It was crazy-loud! Probably one of the noisiest places I’ve dined. Really had to work hard to tune it out and enjoy the fantastic meal. Cannot beat the prime rib!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Part of that old world charm. Nothing beats dining at HofPR!

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  15. AshleyA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never let down- always amazing! We came for a special birthday celebration and really enjoyed our meal.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We always love coming here with our friends and family. We come when we have a good time for reservations openings.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I thought Blue was an excellent server and food was fabulous. When I am back in San Francisco, the House of Prime Rib is my go to place.

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  18. Iwouldlovetoeathereagain

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely and very memorable. It was a friends first time and they loved the experience

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  19. Em24

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another amazing dinner at HOPR! Brought some friends for the first time and they were blown away with the house cuts!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was good, not a lot of options on the menu, would not recommend if you don’t like meat.

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  21. Juju

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always great, and the service is always amazing. Felix our waiter was amazing, and the “secondary waiter (?)” in the all white was also so amazing, unfortunately I did not get his name but I’ve seen him there prior visits and he is ALWAYS SUPER nice and amazing and attentive, he is an Asian man and is very kind always. This to me is a special occasion place and worth planning and booking far in advance. The price is not that bad at all for all you get, and the service that comes with it. Definitely a must try and must have :) I will always come back and I will always recommend House of Prime Rib to everyone

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  22. SerenaY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to eat Prime Rib! My family and I enjoyed the food and service.

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  23. SJSY

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was great, although we would probably enjoy it more if we weren't rushed by the service.

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  24. ChelseaG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great atmosphere. Loved our waiter

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  25. BillT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food. Excellent service! Will definitely come again.

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  26. ChristinaL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a home run whenever we visit! We’ve been patronizing for over 40 years celebrating birthdays or just satisfying a meat craving. Love this SF institution!

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  27. rlspzzi

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been a minute(maybe a few hours).. since I was there last. Everything was outstanding. Pam & I enjoyed, every single moment. Parking(valet), reservation(open table), table, cocktails, service(Julie) 7 ⭐️’s! Food Quality, Ambiance( a little loud), decor, cleanliness(overall+++). Can’t say too much more… I’m in the industry(fine dining), these guys knock it out of the park. Thank you, so much!

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  28. LisaM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We brought some out of town family to dine here and everyone loved it! Food is always excellent and the service is great. Going with a party of 5 made it easy to get an early evening reservation which was so nice! Whenever we go as a party of 2, we’ve found it quite tricky to get a reservation time before 8pm. So, that was a bonus. This place is such a treat! The lemon drop cocktail is delicious, the crème brûlée is divine, the mashed potatoes are heavenly, creamed spinach is magical… gosh, everything is good!!!

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  29. JohnL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    King Henry Cut Online pictures show a huge slab I got an undeveloped cut maybe 7/8" on one side tapered down to 3/8. Beef tender taste great but very disturbed about cut

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  30. laurenm

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Massively disappointed with our meal And wouldn’t recommend if you’re looking for a nice sit down meal Held booking for 3+ months so had high hopes On arrival they let us stand and wait for ages , we then realised you had to check in at the desk inside rather than get called in. ( despite multiple staff walking past us) Website said “business casual” so we dressed up, only to find people in sports clothes / trainers - really frustrating as we spent ages getting ready. Waiter did not seem happy at all and rushed us to order drinks immediately then food. We were shoved on a small table for 2 and it was so cramped Restaurant was so loud Made our order and then within 10 mins we were introduced to the chef (very nice guy) only to realise we would then be served our meals without being shown the chef carving …I thought that was supposed to be part of the experience? Felt like the staff cared more about the larger parties and we were an inconvenience. Meat was tender but honestly lacked flavour. Finished the meal and was back in the Uber in less than 1 hour from arrival. We paid by card and intended to tip by cash but the waiter followed over with a “tip” receipt, shoved it down on the table and pointed at it almost to say “you forgot the tip” so rude Didn’t once get asked how we were / if we had any questions… When you’re spending $130 on a bill for 2 I would expect a little more engagement and respect for your guests

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Hands down, the best prime rib in the Bay Area. So popular, reservations made 1 year in advance, but all worth it. Service outstanding as well.

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  32. AlwaysEatingOut

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience2
    Attention is put on much larger parties then a lonely 2 top.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. stephaniep

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the host to our waiter Shawn, it made our anniversary dinner so memorable. We are definitely going to be back and hopefully we get to sit in Shawn’s section again! All of the waiters were very kind and lively! Not one bad thing to say about our experience!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Just not what it use to be. Overpriced small portions. Trick you by flipping the bone to make it look bigger. I’m willing to pay the price if the cut was worth the price but it’s not. Sad cause I been goin there for last 30 years and sometimes 7-8 times a year and each time was a treat but not anymore. Inconsistent and quality is way down. Portions are not worth it. My kid ordered the English cut and the thin slices had holes in the middle of it. Meaning the slicer did a bad job. Sad but true.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. James

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A San Francisco institution. They do one thing - prime rib - and it's done right.

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  36. PhilW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to house of prime rib to celebrate a birthday and retirement. Our server JB went above and beyond. He made our dinner special and worth every dollar. He even made a point of meeting us on our way out to thank us for his tip which he deserved.

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  37. Lamont

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I try to come 1 to 2 times a year and are never disappointed. Excellent food and excellent service always.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great experience. I had seen some mixed reviews lately so we kind of paused before booking. Ended up loving it! Experience was totally consistent with the recent 5-star reviews on OpenTable. Great energy, great value, attentive service. We had a group of 8 in total, 5 from out of town. Memorable evening.

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  39. sierraty

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Wait staff, food and presentation were top notch. Prime rib and all extra were phenomenal. Unbelievable baked potato. Had the standard cut medium and was truly happy with my choice.

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  40. xxxx

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The prime rib are always great! But this time our kids got better and bigger pieces, which is even better!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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 14366 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 188 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
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-4605
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • Private party contact
    Management: (415) 885-4605
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