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House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, CA
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House of Prime Rib

$50 and over
Steak
  • 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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 234 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Why we love it

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
    (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.
  • 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 15,560 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steak

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Steak

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

15,560 Reviews
  1. JerriS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a 9pm reservation and arrived at 4:30 hoping for a much earlier seating. We were seated a 5:15! Our server was Trish and she was wonderful from water to birthday dessert! My party of 3 has been coming times a year from Redwood City for over 20 years. Our meal was wonderful but the experience was all Trish! Thank you for the early seating. See you in January.

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  2. Christy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good. Lots of birthdays are celebrated here. We even got a printed photo of our group.

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  3. Andreas

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My chair was broken, literally in half. Server was friendly but e.g. unable to pronounce the beer we wanted in a way it was recognizable. My wife got the house cut but her slice was smaller than the city cut of others, when we asked the server told us this is a house cut. They added the SF fees to the final bill. Which they seem to make look like as if they were mandatory, but they are not. Deceptive! Food was great!

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  4. James

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WE had a party of 10 and our table was ready right on time. The service was perfect. We never felt rushed and delivery of food and beverages were spot on. The prices are the hidden gem of The House of Prime Rib. It is astonishing the value and quality of the dinner.

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  5. Foodies

    Kansas City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jackie was excellent! We love The House of Prime Rib

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  6. AnthonyH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fantastic experience. We have been wanting to come here for so long. Got a last minute reservation on open table. Thanks Open Table!

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  7. Jeanette

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Be back soon, well as soon as I can get a reservation

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  8. MayraE

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here for special occasions Food was amazing like always.

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  9. hollistar

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Having dined at House of Prime Rib quite a few times in the past, expectations were already set. But this visit felt different, rushed. First part of our meal went as expected. Prime rib cuts and drinks ordered, table side salad service always fun. Everything tasted great. My husband and our friend ordered the King Henry cut, both finished and asked if they’d like another slice and if they’d like to take the bone home. Bones were packed but no second slice arrived. Dessert menus were given to the guys, while my friend and I were still trying to finish up our English cuts. When our server returned, we inquired about the second slices, stating the guys both wanted a second slice. Our server seemed as if she understood, but only one was delivered. My husband gave up and ordered dessert. My friend and I both packed the rest of our meal to-go. Also during the meal, we kept being asked if we were done with our plates. We were trying to enjoy each other’s company and hold conversations but it felt like we were being rushed to finish our food and leave so they could turn the table for the next party. I’ve never felt that way in the past. We’re always had servers come back and ask if we wanted something else, more of something, or even a drink refill. I don’t know if the workers were short staffed or what but it made it less enjoyable.

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  10. ChristinaS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Anniversary celebration. Our meal was delicious! The service was great but a bit rushed.

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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 4.9 stars by 15560 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 234 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-4605
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
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