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House of Prime Rib

4.9
4.9
13713 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 229 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

    (415) 885-4605

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.

  • Private party contact

    Management: (415) 885-4605

  • 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 13,713 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steak

  • San Francisco Bay Area

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  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Steak

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

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  1. DaisukeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice steak &wine. we are really enjoyed the meal, thanks. I will come back when I coming to Sandrancisco.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to celebrate my nephew’s eighth birthday and we all had a great time
  3. minmmk

    San Francisco

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the BEST experience at HOPR!!!! Excellent on all levels...
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfectly timed service which was so refreshing. Great value also for quality of the food and service
  5. JeffG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service with greatly attentive staff members
  6. Anonymous

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Here is a very honest review. They say "House of Prime Rib is a San Francisco tradition" so when my husband's birthday was coming up, we were curious to try this place. However, we were so disappointed with the ambiance and service and will NEVER come back. We were given a reservation for 8:30pm, got there on time but has to wait 45 minutes later to be seated in a jam-packed, noisy market place where the restrooms lines were so long and people were shouting left and right. The food service also took an hour to be served and although the expensive food tasted ok, your appetite was already lost for the long wait. You cannot even get water regularly and the waiter was too busy to tend to you. Overall, not a very good customer service. We will definitely not come back and recommend this place to the people we know.
  7. SPG124

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great old school establishment. Wish there was a dress code. Too many tshirts and jeans and rowdy tables. Not like it used to be. Overcrowded too. Out waiter was excellent -Thomas. Too noisy- had to yell to be heard when talking. Food is great as usual. I'll be back in 2-3 years
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the best dinner at House of Prime Rib! This was the first time my husband and I took our daughters. The food and service were just sublime. Our daughters loved it too! Only negative is it is pretty noisy due to the amount of people in the restaurant. But overall, a wonderful experience and we will be back.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prime rib is fantastic! Our server Blue is wonderful, attentive and fun. Will ask for him again next time, thank you Blue for making our dinner memorable!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic server(Blue) who went above and beyond serving us.I can honestly say he’s the best server I’ve ever had in any restaurant. He made our first visit entertaining, fun, memorable and overall very special. Not only did we have great service but the food was fantastic as well. We are very likely to come again and we hope to get Blue as our server too.
  11. KarlaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best places I’ve ever been to and the service was impeccable!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience and absolutely delicious
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic from beginning to end. Food. Service. All of it!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food4service2ambience4
    We were rushed through dinner, unable to enjoy our company or the food - the table needed to be turned and the servers made it very obvious. Constantly circling our table of 8, removing plates as fast as possible; pressuring us to hurry and eat. Avoid early reservations unless you're into quick dinners.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Macau

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner, loved their service. It’s a lot noisyer than we thought so be mindful if it’s your first date ;-)
  16. JosephineL

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, lively energy and great food! We had a fantastic waiter and the meals came out quick and efficiently. Wonderful way to celebrate a birthday occasion!
  17. Peter

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A San Francisco classic, service was so so this visit (not as attentive with our drinks and slow service)but the food was great as usual. Prime rib was juicy and flavorful and all the sides were delicious. It is a bit loud here now as they try to pack in as many people to the joint. Overall a good experience:
  18. Billyp

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great restaurant. Everything from start to finish was outstanding. It was our granddaughters birthday. A special occasion at a very special restaurant. We will return often.
  19. Lala

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Really good prime rib. I end up craving this place every few months. It's a must try in SF.
  20. MasayukiT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and wine. So tasty for everyone. Good hospitality.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We went here for my husband’s birthday. The food was great. My daughter enjoyed her meal. My husband enjoyed his meal. I enjoyed my meal. Our server was great and very attentive. We will definitely come back with the whole family
  22. Marjan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious as usual and the wine and martinis were great. Dessert was amazing.
  23. KevinK

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this is becoming our go-to spot for special meal with friends
  24. ReneeP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great overall experience. Service was excellent. Will be happy to come back.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a great example of old school service, and quality in dining! Not pretentious, or dressed up, it’s raw (figuratively speaking) “meat and potatoes,”, with a bit of old school charm. The server was personable, mildly entertaining, and funny, always there for your needs, whether they exist or not. The food was served on time, and with proper cadence, we never felt rushed as a group. Dining is pretty cozy, and the dining room is super loud, but it’s evidence of fellow diners conversing, being relaxed, and enjoying the vibe. At the level of value provided, it’s totally understandable they should maximize there facilities, and it’s executed well. Cozy but not cramped. Maybe it’s the atmosphere? Not a lot of choices on the menu, but it’s not trying to be all things to all people. They do Prime Rib right, it was tender and flavorful, and the portions were generous. Testimony to the quality and value, the King Cut was easy to complete, and didn’t leave one feeling ‘heavy’. One price, and all the fixins - good stuff. Will definitely visit again!
  26. MotherofPearls

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful place to celebrate anything! Romantic enough for a date, and partying enough for anything. The food is always amazing.
  27. Places2dine

    Austin

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    This place was not good. We wanted a steak house and this place was not in the cards for what we expected. The meat was shown in a large metal cart all night long right next to our table. And the meat was too chewy. And the service was only ok. It seems to be a tourist trap. Wish we knew so we didn’t go there. Darn.
  28. RowenaS

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I’ve been going to HOPR for years. It has changed a bit. The turn around on tables are quick. We felt rushed during our dinner. It’s more packed than usual. The experience is quite disappointing but the food and drinks are on point.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent night for a wonderful dinner. Some of the best prime rib I had in a long time. Everything was delish from the warm hot baked sourdough bread, toss table side salad and last with little room to spare the yummy chocolate fantasy cake.
  30. TeddyMarinaro

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic night with our server Julie and the rest of the team at House of Prime Rib! Food is delicious as always, I highly recommend getting an end-cut as, while it's cooked a little more than Medium Well, it is deliciously seasoned and pairs well with everything that comes with. Drinks are delicious, food is amazing, and the service is impeccable. There wasn't anything that Julie couldn't either answer or provide and the staff supporting her had our food coursed fantastically. We can't wait to come back!
  31. LesY

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Great value and the food, quality and service will never disappoint. My only criticism is that on the evening I dined, the restaurant seem to be overstuffed with people and the noise level was way too loud.
  32. BeeK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, but the quality of the Meats were chewy and served warm, not hot. Lower grade of Prime Rib. Not like what is it used to be back 10,20,30 years ago.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Table didn’t fit the group so one person was sitting on outside of table. Waiter a bit snarky though kept a close ear and eye on our table. Items from the bar took quite awhile to make it to the table and had to ask for the olive juice for my dirty martini. Came without it. Noise level was unobtrusive given how packed the restaurant was, food was tasty, service attentive. Overall good experience.
  34. ColetteO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going to Shadowbrook, Capitola, for years for our anniversary...Not once could I ever get the specific spot I asked for. The last time I asked for a table they said they needed to keep it for someone with a party four or more. Ten minutes later, a party of two sat there. I dont feel like they give a squat. This year we decided to try The House of Prime Rib, SF. It was delicious, the waiters were nice. We had a nice table. The only thing I would complain about is the Noise level is high... to the point you cant hear the waiter talk. I gave up trying to hear after asking him to repeat a few times. And the other problem was it was so crowded at 4:00pm that we had to stand up to wait for our reservation to be ready. Next year for our anniversary, we will try House of Prime Rib again.
  35. KarlaC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience4
    I thought the person taking our order was pretty rude. She was also very messy in serving the salad dropped pieces on me and over poured my water making a mess. I have been to the HOPR many times and even though the food was great the server left a bad taste in my mouth.
  36. Lala

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend. Our Server was fantastic!
  37. J1234

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    “Blu” was our water and it was an amazing experience. Get a martini and try your best to not fill up on the bread. Extensive wine list reasonably priced.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is very good! Loved this place! Everything is so good and they make sure that you are okay and everyone checks in if you need anything
  39. DLS77

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service as usual. We can't wait to go to HOPR again soon!
  40. lisal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Waiter kept forgetting things . I never did get my Yorkshire pudding . Very noisy and rushed . Food good , but not worth the money

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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 4.9 stars by 13713 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 229 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

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (415) 885-4605

  • Private party facilities

    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.

  • Private party contact

    Management: (415) 885-4605

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