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The Prime Rib, Washington, DC

The Prime Rib

4.8 (3480)
$50 and over
American
2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 466-8811
  • Website
    https://theprimeribs.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Juan P Garcia
  • Private party facilities
    Call for availability
  • Location
    2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    20th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz - piano and bass.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,480 people are saying

The 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Ambiance

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • District of Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Prime Rib in DC offers an "amazing dining experience" with "top notch service" and "delicious" food, including standout prime rib and crab cakes. Guests appreciate the "old school" ambiance and live piano music, making it a "wonderful" choice for special occasions. While some note high prices, many find it "worth every penny."
3,480 Reviews

  1. Michelle VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband brought me to The Prime Rib for our 32nd anniversary and it was wonderful. From our initial greeting at the door everything was perfect and obviously curated to make you feel pampered and special. The food was amazing with the piece de resistance being a special celebratory crème brûlée that was delivered at the end of the meal. This definitely is a must do; especially for a special occasion.

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  2. Sable

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Henry was the best waiter he ever had at any restaurant. Bets dining experience ever.

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  3. lawrence VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    i have never posted a negative review and likely raved after my 75th birthday celebration a year ago at prime rib--last night was a disaster 1 seated 6:30 2 asked if we want a drink 20 minutes later 3 and we had to ask for menus 4 taking of order 45 minutes after arrival 5 vodka and tonic wish soda not vodka twice 6 forgot to bring second glass of wine 7 ordered first courses, one escargot, 3 salads- the escargot served, and no salads for 15 minutes, when my wife, celebrating her 75th said the escargot was now cold waiter said, we serve appetizers then salads later- never heard that in my life- people order 4 "firsts"- you are asked if you want them together--yes if all ordered salads and one ordered appetizer, appetizer might be first but we were incredulous 8 finally 2 hrs after arriving dinner was served and we were told the pork chop held things uup 9 no matre d or water filler, ever came around to ask if we were okay or wanted more water 10 the porkchop at medium as suggested, was dry, prime rib is prime rib-not overly tasty and filet was burnt--but not concerned with food, but with the worst treatment, service ever- 11 many restaurants say, you have to be out in 2 hrs--but none advertise you will get your main course 2 hours after you arrive 12 my wife's 75th but we said :we have to go home to walk our dogs, didnt stay for dessert and walked out shaking our heads 13 saw other who came 1/2 hr later served and on dessert- 14 not complainers, all 4 of us have dined around the world and we are in mid 70s, understand if restaurant says, " a table for 10 just came in before you, thihngs may be delayed" but this was a restaurant that doesnt get it- when we got there, empty, when we left not half full--but we will never return and it saddens us as we had enjoyed prime rib in baltimore and dc over the years] sad- but 100% accurate representation of our experience

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  4. David VIP

    South Carolina47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Prime Rib restaurant and dine here couple times of year while visiting DC. Held my 70th birthday celebration here and as usual everything was perfect.

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  5. Andrei

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was excellent, perfectly cooked. Service was excellent as well as was the ambience. What could be improved is the presentation of the food on the plate.

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  6. Tish VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My food was incredibly disappointing. The steak and lobster both over cooked & not hot when served. The other guest’s lamb chops were overcooked. There was no offer of service recovery, something as simple as hot sides since they were cold when the meat was returned. Oddly, the server tried to convince me not to change my steak.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always perfect. Love this place. Our go-to for any special occasion.

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  8. arthur VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Prime rib was cooked to perfection. Service was not rushed or slow

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  9. Colonel Winston VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Henry provided outstanding service in every way, including serving two individual portions when my guest and I chose to share one dessert. He “went the extra mile” in very respect.

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  10. Eileen VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salad wasn’t impressive. I thought the lettuce was a few days old.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Prime Rib

2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan P Garcia
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz - piano and bass.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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