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House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, CA
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House of Prime Rib

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$50 and over
Steak
1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 182 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • 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 16,101 people are saying

House of Prime Rib reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

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 celebrated San Francisco institution known for its "outstanding prime rib" and classic dining experience. Diners rave about the "amazing service" and "friendly staff," ensuring a memorable visit. The ambiance is lively, and while reservations can be challenging, the "delicious food" and "old-school charm" make it worthwhile.

16,101 Reviews
  1. Herman VIP

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a treat dining at the House of Prime Rib. We have been going there for over 50 years, and it never disappoints. The prime rib is prepared to perfection, the salad is wonderful, and the creamed spinach is out of this world, not to mention their freshly baked bread. Cocktails are top notch. Our server Angie treated us like guests in her home, very caring and attentive. Can't wait to go back in August for my birthday, again in February for our 55th wedding anniversary and then again next April for wife's birthday, then repeat! Order #283410, Table #302, Sever Angie.

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  2. Joe

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, our experience at House of Prime Rib was absolutely fantastic. The valet staff was efficient and welcoming, setting the tone for the evening. The host and hostess were gracious and professional, and we loved being able to enjoy cocktails while we waited for our table—such a nice touch. Once seated, our server was outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. We brought two guests who had never dined there before, and they were blown away by the experience. Every detail, from the service to the incredible prime rib, made it a night to remember. We’ll definitely be back!

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  3. kristine

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was great there was a bit of a wait but it was due to us being a big party but overall food was amazing

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  4. Nakako VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The last time, we went to House of Prime Ribs in December. Because of holiday seasons, there was so crowded in the restaurant. Their services were delayed and quality of the meats were not satisfied with our expectations. But this time, everything was excellent 👍. Very delicious bread, icy and crispy salad, and meats were well served . We all enjoyed this time dinner Nikki

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  5. Maddison

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth the wait, and great value for the price.

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  6. Jamie

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally was able to get reservation and go! All the dishes were amazing - start to finish! I enjoyed it all. We enjoyed it all. They were accommodating with a toddler, which was one of my biggest concern. We had booth seating which gave us more room. Everyone there was helpful and provided outstanding services! Only thing we didn’t do is try the dessert, we were so stuffed! Definitely will go back when we can! And having a late dinner wasn’t as bad either… no one was rushing to close, it didn’t feel any different.

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  7. Larry VIP

    San Francisco31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Food, Excellent Service and a great restaurant to celebrate special occasions.

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  8. Lawrence

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Just way too hard to get a reservation.

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  9. Tamara

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Incredible food. We were seated on time. Our daughter was made to very special and pampered for her 24th birthday. Lovely, fun-filled evening all around.

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  10. Steve

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time there the service is right and the food was delicious. Really good prime rib.

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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 16101 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 182 times today
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
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