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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
8:30 PM
Booked 183 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. AlanaD

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first visit and it was all my son asked for to celebrate his 18th birthday! What a lovely night. Service was almost like an orchestra- everyone took great care of us! We will gladly return to celebrate!

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  2. Samurai6 VIP

    San Francisco695 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best joint in Sf/Bay Area!!! Really there’s no comparison or competition, HoPR is truly a landmark destination for anyone living or visiting NorCal. Tonight my date and I were recipients of outstanding, professional service courtesy of Julie. And look at my beautiful rare cut by Chef Tony…….Recommend a nice glass or bottle of Pinot by Golden Eye with your beef and you’re all set!!! Bon Appetit!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience with a great ambiance! The food was delicious!

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  4. LulusEats

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great drinks whipped up by Frank at the bar before your table was ready. One Old Fashion and one *filthy* Kettle One Martini. Dirty martini was perfection! We were served by Chris and he was an absolute treat. Very attentive, even though he was very busy. He was never not moving and took great care of his whole section. Never had to ask for refills and he got our order to our table with absolute perfection. Never a bad experience at THOPR- always a special treat. Food was magnificent!

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  5. ErykahS

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hope is a must when my husband and I visit home to SF and this year our server Ben made it an extra special experience for us and the staff and meal never disappoint. Thank you and we hope to dine w Ben again when we return next year!!

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  6. TimM VIP

    San Diego71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy our annual holiday dinner at HOPR. Excellent service, food, and great value. We can't wait to return in December 2024!

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  7. BaileyW

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    HOPR was just as great as I remembered. The food and service can always be counted on to be stellar. The meal and atmosphere is festive, and it is a great place to celebrate with family.

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  8. JeromeD

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Its ok its not juicy and they’re in the hurry because it’s gonna be close.

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  9. RalphE

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For Christmas Eva no waiting longer that 5 mins. Plenty of friendly staff. Great evening! Best experience!!

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  10. JessicaBaby VIP

    San Francisco102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a very iconic restaurant in San Francisco. Food, service, location and atmosphere are all superb, and the price remains reasonable. It’s a great place to dine in SF if you love prime rib. No other place in the Bay Area offers better quality. I was lucky to be able to make a reservation for Xmas Eve. Book early if you want to go there on holidays.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 183 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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