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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 181 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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 16,237 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 offers a "classic American dining" experience, with "extraordinary" prime rib that is "aged to perfection" and "carved tableside." Guests appreciate the "warm and efficient service" and "nostalgic atmosphere." Reservations are "hard to secure" but worth it for the "delicious" food and "consistent quality."
16,237 Reviews
  1. Nuong

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was an outstanding 11/10! Albert was super sweet and quick with his service; his energy made our first time eating here very memorable. You guys hired the perfect man to represent your restaurant and we will be definitely be coming back!

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  2. Calvin

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Recommend to come here for the best Prime Rib in town.

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  3. Michael

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always had a 5-star experience at House of Prime Rib, but this time was an exception. It was mainly the server’s service levels. Most of the servers at House of Prime Rib are very experienced and on top of their game. Not sure what happened… a few key callouts: - Our table was a party of 6, and the amount of time it took for all of the dishes to arrive were too long. For example, the server would put one plate on the table, walk all the way back to kitchen or the prime rib station, then bring one more plate. By the time, we got everything and we were ready to eat, some of the food got cold. - I have been to House of Prime Rib countless times, but it was my father and sister’s first time, so I asked the server to give us a rundown on how everything works; to this, the server said he will come back later when we are ready to order. - The salad… which is one of the main highlights! Most servers put on a terrific show and the salad tastes fantastic! We barely got a explanation of the salad and ingredients, the crucial storytelling piece that all House of Prime Rib servers are highly trained to share. The overall taste of the salad was also not the same. There were other minor things, but those 3 things really put a damper on our experience this time around. One thing we have always admired House of Prime Rib was their consistency in quality and service. I am sure this time was an exception to the rule.

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  4. Emily

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    AMAZING. Food and service were perfect and speedy.

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  5. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    JB made our experience fantastic! So helpful and friendly! We had an amazing dinner and will be back very soon!

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  6. francisco VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner ! Enjoyed it too much, the waiter super friendly and nice

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  7. david

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy dinner many July 4 many year pass by will come back for sure

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  8. Stanford VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! It’s such a unique experience. The food is perfect and the service is exceptional. The huge challenge with this restaurant is availability. We live really far away and it is literally impossible to get a reservation at dinner time. We had to make a reservation for 10pm and then showed up at 5 just to wait for an opening. We ended up waiting just over an hour which isn’t horrible. We just wish we could plan better for this experience. But once you’re in, it’s all worth it. Absolutely the best prime rib I’ve ever had in my life.

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Charlotte53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appreciate the celebration of our anniversary & with picture taken & complimentary ice cream! Food & service were top notch!

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  10. Kevin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An SF institution, great food, cocktails, and service for any occasion

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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 16237 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
7:00 PM
Booked 181 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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