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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 226 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 16,189 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

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Steak

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
House of Prime Rib is an iconic San Francisco institution known for its "consistently excellent" prime rib and nostalgic atmosphere. Guests rave about the "outstanding food and service," describing it as a "must-try" experience. While some mention occasional service hiccups, the rich flavors and "generous portions" ensure repeat visits.
16,189 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious. We split a meal every time and always come away full - with leftovers.

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  2. Polodad

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent prime rib cut at your table. Very generous serving. Service was good but a very busy restaurant with cramped tables, loud and busy environment. Reservations long in advance are a necessity unless you want to wait two or more hours. Valet parking.

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  3. Stephen

    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It doesn't get much better than House of Prime Rib. This is a great place for a celebration or an intimate date.

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  4. NikkiL

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the first time for my husband‘s birthday and everything we ate, was absolutely delicious! From the salad to the Yorkshire pudding, and obviously the prime rib, it was amazing!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing experience, the food was incredible. we will be back!

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  6. ToniB

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Prime rib needed more fat trimmed off. Very crowded and noisier than usual. Staff was stressed and rushed.

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  7. VeronicaY

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! I'm told that we're allowed to ask for a second slice, but one slice was already so much I don't know that I could do that (maybe if I was younger?). I got the house cut medium rare and the meat was so juicy, tender, and flavorful. I love the horseradish they give to help cut the fattiness. Love the extra jus, even though we didn't need it. The bread was great. Mashed potatoes great. Meh on the creamed spinach mostly because I don't care for creamed anything. Meh on the salad.

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  8. JanetteC

    Mexico City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad we booked well in advance to enjoy the House of Prime experience. Everything about our evening was just perfect. If you're undecided - book (if you can). You won't be disappointed.

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  9. edddiew VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area186 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prime rib is the best in the entire universe, service is fabulous & it’s the perfect place for special occasions

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  10. Danielle

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my birthday and it was absolutely worth the wait . The service was as fast and attentive . The food was amazing I have nothing bad to say

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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 16189 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
10:00 PM
Booked 226 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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