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House of Prime Rib

Name: House of Prime Rib
Address: 1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94109
Telephone: (415) 885-4605
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Steak

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 230 times today

Good for special occasions
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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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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
(415) 885-4605
Website
http://houseofprimerib.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.

Location
1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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carved at your table, to your specifications, from our unique stainless steel serving carts. we serve only the best beef available, the top 2% of all beef marketed. although this incurs additional expense, our mid-western corn-fed beef aged for 21 days, is the most tender, juicy and flavorful beef available.

The City Cut
a smaller cut for the lighter appetite.
House Of Prime Rib Cut
a hearty portion of juicy, tender beef.
The English Cut
some feel that a thinner slice produces the better flavor.
King Henry Viii Cut
extra-generous, thick cut of prime beef, for king size appetites.
Children's Prime Rib Dinner
complete with milk and ice cream. (for children 8 and under.)
Fresh Fish
ask your server for today's special catch and price.

Dinner Accompaniments

included with prime rib dinners.

The Salad Bowl
a colorful mixture of healthy, crisp, seasonal greens prepared at your table, tossed in our unique house dressing.
Mashed Potatoes
a generous steaming helping of the all american favorite, served with thick brown gravy.
Baked Potato
a superior sized idaho potato served with butter and sour cream, with a sprinkle of chives.
Yorkshire Pudding
straight from merry olde england! light, airy batter baked to a golden brown dome, with a fluffy interior to soak up those savory beef juices.
Creamed Spinach
A light dish of garden spinach whipped with fresh cream and pieces of bacon.
Fresh Cream of Horseradish Sauce

Desserts

From our dessert cart, we offer the most sumptuous sinful desserts to complete your evening.

What 15,835 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

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 staple known for its "amazing prime rib" and classic atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and indulgent sides like creamed spinach and Yorkshire pudding. Reservations are essential, often booked months in advance. It's a perfect spot for celebrations and special occasions.

15,835 Reviews

E
Elia
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambience were outstanding, as always. They never disappoint. We can’t wait to go back!
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Daniel
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most tender steak i’ve had. Sides were great and had the complementary serving
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kellic
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic. Only complaint is that more cocktail servers were needed in bar area.
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Joseph
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner, even better than usual. Found parking in the street right outside, and they seated us within 5 minutes of arrival (with a reservation) even though it was PACKED on Christmas Eve. Salad was better than ever, and prime rib was just about perfection. 2nd serving was offered, and meat was tougher for the 2nd portion, but overall everyone was beyond impressed.
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James
VIP
San Diego
72 reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was wonderfully decorated for Christmas...The food and service were tip top! Thanks for the great dining experience (Nob Hill San Francisco)
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Morgane
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful. Year 30 of us coming on Christmas Eve. Great staff, wonderful food and great ambiance.
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Taffy
New Mexico
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We returned for a second visit this holiday season; it was wonderful. Got adventurous and had the creamed corn. I noticed my daughters snuck more than an initial half teaspoon taste. It was very, very good. Not watery creamy. This had a nice texture. Try it! The prime rib was exceptional. I had the smaller portion. One daughter had the thinner slices. One daughter had the regular cut. All were sumptuous! Had a baked potato instead of the mashed. It was yummy. We ordered an apple crisp to share between the three of us. It was delicious with a nice amount of apple slices hidden under the topping and surrounded by the usual warm spices. Our server was great! She was friendly, attentive but didn’t hover. Thank you all for a wonderful evening! I may not be back for a while. Palo Alto daughter is moving to Duarte. CA this summer. If she needs help moving, we’ll have to do a farewell visit at House of Prime Rib. Again, thank you!
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Diana
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and experience are exceptional. Executed perfectly every time! A San Francisco gem.
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Larry
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, top notch service, and a great place to celebrate Birthdays and other special occasions.
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Marc
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This iconic SF restaurant never fails! Excellent prime rib, outstanding service in a beautiful, festive setting! Old school SF in the very BEST possible way!
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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 15835 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 230 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross Street
Washington St.
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://houseofprimerib.net/
Phone number
(415) 885-4605
Private party facilities
The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.

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House of Prime Rib

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

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Menu

Our Roast Beef

The City Cut

House Of Prime Rib Cut

The English Cut

King Henry Viii Cut

Children's Prime Rib Dinner

Fresh Fish

Dinner Accompaniments

The Salad Bowl

Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato

Yorkshire Pudding

Creamed Spinach

Fresh Cream of Horseradish Sauce

Desserts

What 15,835 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does House of Prime Rib offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is House of Prime Rib restaurant rated?

Is House of Prime Rib currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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