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The Prime Rib, Washington, DC

The Prime Rib

4.9
4.9
3467 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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.

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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
  • Area
    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 3,467 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Ambience

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Prime Rib offers a "fabulous dining experience" with "exceptional service and cuisine." Its "classic steakhouse vibe" is enhanced by "live piano music." Guests rave about "perfectly cooked prime rib" and "delicious cocktails." While some find it pricey, many agree the "ambiance and quality" make it "worth every penny."

3,467 Reviews

  1. Aaron

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite DC spots. The tater skins and prime rib are the highlights. It was busy so the dinner service was slower than normal, but I wouldn’t let that hold me back.

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  2. Clay

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family has been going to the prime rib for 40 years. It was a wonderful experience from the service, the food and the atmosphere.

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  3. marie pierre

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good ambiance. The good was delicious 😋 . I enjoyed the lobster with crab meat.

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  4. Leroy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a wonderful Valentines Day at The Prime Rib! The service was exceptional from start to finish. Valet greeted and welcomed us. The setting and mood was fantastic. The food was equally well prepared and host provided 5 Star service. We will return soon!

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  5. Matthew

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was middling and service was awful. For the price, not quite worth it.

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  6. Robert

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, best restaurant in town. Very expensive but worth every penny. My only complaint, they used to have this chocolate mousse pie that was out of this world. No longer on the menu.

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  7. Nathan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A fine culinary oasis in DC. Where else can you relax in style while dining. Excellent musical duo.

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  8. Robert

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite with the old feel classy wood walls, dark, piano player, steakhouser lovers dream, first choice if I return to DC.

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  9. Alison

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch service, great food, loved the live piano music! An excellent dinner!

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  10. Jessie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous experience at the prime rib. James seated us - knowing before we even asked that we prefer the back room. Roberto was an amazing waiter. I loved the amazing service and not feeling rushed. We started cocktails and moved along to the buzz salad and potato skins. For dinner my husband and I shared the full cut of prime rib - delicious!! This restaurant is a favorite of ours - and we will be back again!!

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FAQs

The Prime Rib does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

The Prime Rib is rated 4.9 stars by 3467 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Prime Rib

2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th Street
  • Area
    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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