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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
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7:00 PM
Booked 244 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 16,082 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

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

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 "San Francisco classic" known for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "best prime rib anywhere" and the "wonderful dining experience." The ambiance offers "old-school charm," with attentive staff making each visit memorable. Reservations are recommended due to high demand.
16,082 Reviews
  1. Stella

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    To be honest, You can’t go wrong with this restaurant. The service is always excellent!

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  2. David

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    They charged me an extra entire order of King Henry when I only asked for a second slice. Manager came over and said there’s nothing they can do about it. Unbelievable.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Aubrie VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as usual! I’ve been coming here for 35+ years and it never disappoints.

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  4. Marshall VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a legend for all the right reasons. Food, service, and vibe all make it a great place to celebrate.

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  5. Barbara VIP

    San Francisco64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to have a tasty prime rib dinner here. My vegetarian adult daughter loved their grilled vegetable platter. Served warm with a basalmic glaze, optional melted mozzarella cheese. Asparagus, zucchini, peppers and mushrooms. She ate the whole plate! Their salad can be made without the chopped eggs to be vegan. Very nice to have options for all tastes and preferences. And thanks for the birthday dessert!

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  6. Valery

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We originally had a reservation for a group of four. One older woman wasn’t well and couldn’t join us so our group became three. When we checked in at the restaurant and notified them that we had three instead of four people they sat us at a table that was clearly for two but added a chair. We did not have enough room on the table for bread plates baked potato plates salad plates or glasses of wine. Just our dinner plate and drink glasses, along with the horseradish triangle. When two of us needed to scoot out to use the restroom, the third person who was squeezed in on the chair at the end of the table had to get up and step aside so the others could Come and go. Very awkward and annoying. 

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  7. Justin VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once a gain a great night. This is an SF institution for a reason. Beef is delicious and everything is exactly what you want for a night out.

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  8. Maximiliano

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The personal was very kind and helpful and the food delicious. For sure I will come back!!

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  9. Hank

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their prime rib is the best in the world..........hands down

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  10. Sophia

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The wine and martinis were amazing!! Loved everything!!

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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 16082 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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Booked 244 times today
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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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