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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 70 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 16,275 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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 San Francisco institution known for its "excellent prime rib" and "polished service." While some diners note a shift in atmosphere, the restaurant remains a "classic American dining" experience with "outstanding" food and "warm" service. Reservations are "hard to get," reflecting its lasting popularity.
16,275 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience. The staff are fantastic and the prime rib is perfection. Make sure you go hungry 😋

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  2. Lisa

    California Central Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our entire dinner experience was amazing. It was our first time to HOPR, and our server, Fabiano, went out of his way to give us tips and advice. The prime rib was delicious. We can't wait to return.

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  3. Andy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alway s great experience. The food and service were excellent as always. Wish it wasn't so hard to get reservations. As is I looked for any openings 6 months out and there were none. Wow. I even tried 8 months out and nothing. Not sure when I can go back. How do others get reservations.

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  4. judith VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for groups. Prime rib is wonderful. It's an experience!

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  5. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area143 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    HOPR- the best meal in town for a good price! Excellent prime rib and sides with a great salad, wonderful bread and great service. Not to be missed!

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  6. Palmer VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday crowds seem to be back! As always - HOPR delivers the great PR dinner! One thing to note about the second slice, BE SURE TO REQUEST the temperature you would like it as as the current policy now is to just bring you whatever is "available"....

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  7. Sara

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you don’t like creamy stuff, ask for sautéed spinach instead! The kids even saved space for dessert: key lime pie and strawberry shortcake (bigger than expected!) Everything was delicious; we were so stuffed!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best prime rib I ever had. The service was an 11/10 - JB was our waiter and he made the night special. The prime rib was unlike any other- just what u always wanted but can’t ever get . Worth waiting for!

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  9. Anne

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service as always! Our waiter was excellent and the manager came by to check on us a few times. It was an exceptionally loud, busy night for a random Saturday and everyone from the hostess who sat us to the nice servers who greeted us were wonderful under pressure.

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  10. Amy

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times and it is always a great experience. Our friends loved it as well and it was their first time!

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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 16275 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 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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