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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

House of Prime Rib

4.8

$50 and over

Steak

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

9:30 pm

Booked 458 times today

Good for special occasions
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Hot spot

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 15,824 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

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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.

15,824 Reviews

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Glen
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This is my favorite restaurant. I’ve been going here for decades. Most of us have waited all year for our reservations. All I ask is DO NOT rush us through our meal. When I tell you that I would like to finish my martini before we order, I am not joking. And having to tell you multiple times to just let us enjoy our drinks is super frustrating. Also, don’t be rude. This will affect your tip. Just leave us alone and we will let YOU know when we are ready. Literally, just back off.
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Haily
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Have been coming here since a child & nothings changed (in the best way).
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Gina
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service and food. The restaurant is so festive and fun during the holidays. We come every year during Christmas time.
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Elia
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food + great service = Can’t wait to come back!
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Rachel
VIP
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at House of prime rib. The food was amazing!
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gabriel
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There’s a reason why it takes months to get a reason at House of Prime Rib. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Steven
VIP
Sacramento
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
House of Prime Rib does not disappoint. BEST prime rib anywhere!! The organization runs like a well-oiled machine. Great service to boot. Only negative as a group of 4 we were in a booth with a table too small for all the stuff! Book well in advance!
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CHRISTINA
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish an excellent night. Our table was ready when we arrived, so we were able to be seated early. Our server Angel was attentive and professional. We make a pilgrimage here annually for the holidays and it is ALWAYS outstanding and consistent.
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Yolanda
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. Wonderful server. Come annually for birthday celebration.
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Joycelyn
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We have celebrated so many special occasions here because it has always been a place we trust for great food and great memories. That is why this visit was disappointing. The meat quality was not what it used to be — it was less tender and less flavorful. The portions were also noticeably smaller, even though the prices have gone up. That said, our server Ian was great and really made an effort to give us a good experience. I truly hope this was just an off experience and that things return to the quality we have loved over the years. It would be a shame to lose the place we have always relied on for our special moments.
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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 15824 OpenTable diners.

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

House of Prime Rib

4.8

$50 and over

Steak

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a booking

2 people

17 Dec 2024

9:30 pm

Booked 458 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

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 15,824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is House of Prime Rib restaurant rated?

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House of Prime Rib

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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