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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
10:00 PM
Booked 220 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 16,283 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

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 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.
16,283 Reviews
  1. Juan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall our meal was very good. However, service lacked on being personable, engaging and attentive. Granted our waiter and bussers had a number of tables to deal with tonight for dinner service. They appeared to pay attention to the other tables and engage with other customers way more. It took a while for our order to be taken. BTW, the sommelier was very engaging and welcoming. Our salads lacked adequate dressing. Busser was taking food away too quickly and we felt very rushed. We’ve been to HPR numerous times with exceptional service. Hopefully this was a one off.

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  2. Q (Charlee)

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been a loyal patron of the House of Prime Rib for over a decade, and this is my first time giving them a four-star review, primarily due to my experience with the server. Unfortunately, he did not introduce himself, frequently interrupted me while I was ordering, and appeared annoyed whenever I requested anything, offering minimal verbal acknowledgment in return. Despite this service hiccup, the food and drinks remain exceptional, consistently delivering the quality I've come to love with every visit.

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  3. Natalie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    House of Prime Rib has not changed in the 40 years we have dined there. What the d they do perfectly. Their servers are the best and the food always delicious. Special requests are acknowledged. Just make your reservations 6 months in advance. I'd like to go once a week!

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  4. Edwin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    HOPR was a bit disappointing compared to my past experiences. Our party of 5 adults was squeezed on a small table where our dining plates, beverage glasses, condiments, and sides would not fit. We ordered 4 King Henry cuts, and 1 English cut. One of the King Henry cut was as thin as the English cut size! We also felt very rushed during our meal. The dessert menu was brought to us while my wife and sons were still eating their dinner. Next thing you know, we were offered to get our food packed in doggie bags.

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  5. phil

    Hong Kong Island3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality of the food not as good as previous visits

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  6. Cynthia

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most amazing server very tentative. I will be spending every birthday moving forward at the House of Prime Rib. (Granted reservations are available.) thank you for an exceptional experience.

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  7. Jennifer

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  8. John

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times for special occasions, never disappoints. Service was great. Prime Rib was of course the best.

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  9. Lisa

    California Central Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days 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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  10. Andy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days 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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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 16283 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 220 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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