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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
11:30 PM
Booked 162 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 16,112 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.

16,112 Reviews
  1. Veronica VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thought the salad tasted better in the past. Didn’t see enough beets this time. The juice from the beef tasted great though.

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  2. Nobby VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for all the birthday love for my wife. Really appreciate your generosity

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  3. Vanessa

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    HOPR never fails! Food was excellent. We got sat right away. Had a great time. Our server was attentive and everyone was warm and friendly.

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  4. Maia

    Orange County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here for a birthday celebration! The vibes were nice and lively even late at night. Overall the experience and food were great!

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  5. Steven

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service from JB was amazing! He was very attentive and always on the mark. Food was enjoyed by everyone.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I visit house of prime rib it’s always an amazing experience. Prior visits have always been what I thought was a ten out of ten but this visit was a whole another level. This dinner was for business associates who had come from out of town and I wanted to impress as well as ensure they have a good time. Our server Alberto ensure that. From the extra flare of the salad toss, table side baked potato and his overall kindness and entertainment made the experience about unforgettable. This is not my first visit and certainly will not be my last. I look forward to my next visit

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  7. Wendy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love House of Prime Rib. Our server Alberto was super friendly, polite, and super attentive to our needs. We sat in one of the rooms behind the bar this time - much better lit and more quiet which made conversations so much easier.

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  8. Sienna

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food! Very loud restaurant though and our table was right against another group’s table.

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  9. Tiffanie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time and it fully exceeded my expectations! The food and service were outstanding. The noise level made it difficult to chat as we were a party of 2. But I would absolutely go again. I just wish reservations weren’t so difficult to come by. I had to book a Saturday for two a whole year in advance.

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  10. Karen

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best time to enjoy a birthday celebration at the HOPR! We got reservations 2 days ahead of my husband’s birthday and it worked out fantastic! Great time and I’m super loyal to the HOPR!!

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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 16112 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 162 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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