House Of Prime Rib

415-885-4605
1906 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
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Massive slices of roast beef and an old-fashioned atmosphere have made this historic restaurant a meat-lover's mecca.
House of Prime Rib sprawls over five rooms with comfy banquets, spacious tables, and fireplaces. There are two fresh fish dishes on the menu but we have been known for fine prime rib since 1949. We serve only the best beef available, the top two percent of all beef marketed. Although this incurs additional expense, our USDA Eastern corn-fed beef, aged for 21 days, is the most tender, juicy and flavorful beef available. The House of Prime Rib has been many times imitated but never duplicated.
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Top Sentiments among House Of Prime Rib Reviewers

Delicious bowl salad Delicious romaine salad Like style meals Great CREAMED SPINACH Tasty house salad Excellent rib dinner Delicious corn bread Delicious steaks Good beef spots Ultimate meat eater

Customer Reviews (173 reviews)

Deb VIllars

on Citysearch Apr 08, 2010
Walked-in told no problem, will have you seated with-in hour, please wait at the bar. If you ordered alcohol beverage (as my husband did) they will keep you at bar forevever (3hrs) still not seated I went to bathroom... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Mar 18, 2010
I'm not a very big meat eater but this place is very consistant in quality. Always quite good. would definitely go back. Good atmosphere. (more)

AnnieJizmagian

on Citysearch Mar 15, 2010
House of Prime Rib is hands down my favorite restaurant in the city. I'm not saying that it serves the best food that San Francisco has to offer, but rather a dining experience I enjoy above all else. First things first,... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Dec 27, 2009
After a successful handling of a recent high ticket item installation at my house, I all of a sudden had extra money to blow and I must say ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 24, 2009
Price is about $24-$27/pp but that includes the entire prime rib package, including yorkshire pudding, potatoes & gravy, bread, spinach and ... (more)

Misty Rosario

on Citysearch Oct 20, 2009
The Prim rib melted in my mouth. I heard about house of Prim rib from a friend so I decided to go with my family from out of town for a change. They had the best service and the food was mouth watering. My family said that they... (more)

Stella Werley

on Citysearch Oct 20, 2009
I am from Texas and I can tell you that I know my beef. The House of Prime Rib serves the most tender and succulent prime rib that I have ever tasted! There are some restaurants that give you a small serving and charge you a... (more)

evita1

on Citysearch Oct 09, 2009
If you would like an evening of screaming across your table to your dining companions, surrounded by LOTS OF loud single man: well this is your place! To make the dining experience even better : you can count on... (more)

LBCandy

on Citysearch Sep 22, 2009
I have been hearing about this restaurant ever since I moved to Sf a few years ago, and I finally just went for dinner. The Prime Rib is delicious and you get a number of sides with your meal that are just as good. Go hungry!... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 13, 2009
This is a very good place toe at at and get some good old prime rib...its the bomb. The sides are very good, but the desert is so good and ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 12, 2009
One of my FAVORITE dinning places!! I love the cream spinach and prime rib is the best!! I like it extra well done!! We go here for all occa... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 11, 2009
Great place to eat for meat lovers! I would recommend this restaraunt to everyone..Definately a great place for special occasions and out of... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 08, 2009
Good place to eat and get a good portion from their menu. Well worth going if you're a meat lover. The only problem it's hard to find parki... (more)

xicanista

on Citysearch Jul 06, 2009
I'm gonna have to try it out. (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jun 29, 2009
Love the House of Prime Rib. Definitely a go to place for special occasions and with out of town visitors. Had my usual - the English cut - ... (more)

cougarselina

on Citysearch Jun 24, 2009
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unzipped

on Citysearch Jun 02, 2009
This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city. Old-school charm, lush red leather banquettes, professional well-dressed waiters, a sweetheart of a maitre'd, and a great bar. The prime rib is succulent and... (more)

Marcus0032

on Citysearch May 04, 2009
The best Prime Rib in town. They have excellent service and I have always had an enjoyable experience. I highly recommed to anyone who loves prime rib! (more)

mdro

on Citysearch Mar 24, 2009
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MrMoose111

on Citysearch Jan 27, 2009
This place hasn't changed since 1949. Dark style steak house like mood. Old red seats, fix ens that make you say, I remember eating that when I was a steak houses 20 years ago. The creamed spinach, yum. Lots of bacon... (more)

doublehh

on Citysearch Jan 26, 2009
loved the salad chop and honey butter any true prime rib lover should get here asap the herbs on the crust were good enough to eat alone very fine wine selection as well (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jan 26, 2009
This place had a great prime rib but it appeared as if the staff was just a little to busy checking their cell phones to check to see if we ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jan 20, 2009
Great San Francisco steak house. If you have visitors in town and want to treat them to something special this is your place. The wine list ... (more)

sjwharton

on Citysearch Dec 18, 2008
My first experience with the House of Prime Rib was AMAZING! One tip... get a reservation this place gets busy! (more)

tomo

on Citysearch Dec 09, 2008
prime rib! why do i have to write 100 characters? prime rib! why do i have to write 100 characters? prime rib! why do i have to write 100 characters? (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Oct 19, 2008
My family celebrates important life events in this place, so obviously I am a fan. The servings are huge, and you can always ask for second... (more)

jen163

on Citysearch Oct 17, 2008
I've been here countless times and I absolutely love it. If you like prime rib, you've come to the right place! The portions are big, the meat is juicy and delicious, the salad is good (and I don't normally like salad),... (more)

jsavell

on Citysearch Sep 07, 2008
This is the best prime rib I've ever had, but I love the sides even more! I've gone too many times to be wowed by the ritual, but the salad is the greatest. I vow not to eat too much bread, but the steaming sourdough is so... (more)

jrwells

on Citysearch Jul 15, 2008
The prime rib is the best in the city and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend this place for their ribs and steak. Keep up the good work guys! (more)

SDfoodaddict

on Citysearch Jul 13, 2008
Went to SF for the weekend and tried House of Prime Rib based on all the good reviews.... SCORE!!! The prime rib at this place left me and my wife determined to find a comparable prime rib joint in our home town (San... (more)

thecubn41980

on Citysearch Jun 26, 2008
I spent a week in SF Visiting a buddy of mine, and this was the last meal I had before leaving. Everything was amazing. The service, the food, the incredible wine list. I couldn't have asked for anything more in my visit.... (more)

megan86

on Citysearch Jun 10, 2008
i went here for the 1st time on my 21st birthday last year with a few friends, and oh boy! the food we ordered was soooo good. from the second we walked in the door, we were all drooling, the smell was to die for. when the food... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jun 02, 2008
My family and I have been going to House of Prime Rib for special occasions for years! House of Prime Rib serves some of the most delicious ... (more)

MBWNativeSF

on Citysearch May 20, 2008
GREAT Prime Rib and salad!! A real part of San Francisco. People who don't like it either don't know great prime rib or are NOT SF Natives... It has been a tradition in our family for 30 years.... (more)

sesquialtera

on Citysearch May 15, 2008
This place was okay, but the salad ritual was hilarious! Spinning around a bowl of iceberg lettuce and tinned beets on ice cubes while sprinkling it with bottled garlic salt...and the results looked like they were... (more)

llmnyc

on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008
What can I say? If you want the best Prime Rib ever, go to this place. Very friendly staff and great food. Too bad they book up so fast, but if you remember to make a reservation in advance, it is the best. A lot of excellent... (more)

bagger74

on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008
Went there on a weekday and the place was packed. WOW! Went with my girl for her birthday and they brought out a scoop of ice cream with a candle, sang, and took a picture of us. How sweet! Memories forever. Oh, by the way,... (more)

baggyboy

on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008
My friend told me that they remodeled and have a new wine room and new bathrooms. So I went with a group of 6 and wow were we impressed! The wine room is the most beautiful thing in the city. Right in the center of the... (more)

grub

on Citysearch Apr 18, 2008
Very tasty. You get what you pay for. Price is worth the portion and taste. Service was at par. When In San Francisco, I like to make time for this place. (more)

daabt

on Citysearch Apr 16, 2008
5 stars,5stars.that's all i can gave.if there was 6 stars, i would give them 6 too.what a nice place for hanging out. (more)

dreamingflyer

on Citysearch Apr 16, 2008
Nothing to say,just WOW!!!!!!! If you were meat lover,go. you must go!!! everthing is so great.Oh,i got run extra mile tomorrow. (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Apr 16, 2008
The food is to die for! You won't be disappointed. What I love best about this restaurant are the rib is the best, the manual is simple, the... (more)

sammikins

on Citysearch Mar 18, 2008
My family and I have been eating at The House of Prime Rib (HOPR) for my brother's birthday every year, for the last 15 years. Service has been slipping the last few years. However, this year (2008) the dining... (more)

CYCYCYCYCYCYCY

on Citysearch Mar 07, 2008
It was my first time going to the House of Prime Rib this past Monday (3/3/08.) It was a spur of the moment so we did not make reservation. That was a mistake on my part cause we waited for over an hour and a half. My... (more)

Wizard32

on Citysearch Feb 19, 2008
I used to come to this place for special occasions when my wife and I lived in the SF Bay Area. However, since I moved to Tracy (about 60miles away), I haven't been back here for about 8 years. A lot has changed in those... (more)

markengwels

on Citysearch Feb 12, 2008
if you love prime rib then this is the place for you. my wife and I frequent here and are always impressed. (more)

openville

on Citysearch Dec 31, 2007
I agree with all the reviews for The House of Prime Rib. This is THE place for prime rib. Please note, that the only choice you have in meats is what cut of prime rib you would like. That's right, no filet mignon, no bife de... (more)

av_203926

on Citysearch Nov 12, 2007
To my suprise, this place does not accept any party more than 10 on the weekends-fri, sat, sun. Ridiculous! So they would rather turn their customers away than trying to work something out. What great customer... (more)

jhchau

on Citysearch Oct 31, 2007
Great food and great service SOMETIMES. It depends on your waiter. Some waiters are very cool, they will give you an extra piece of prime rib without you even asking for it. Other waiters will pretty much just ignore... (more)

spungie1

on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007
Excellent food. Prime Rib was absoloutely AMAZING! I can't wait to go back. Excellent Service!!! I would eat there at least once a week if I could afford it. Great atmosphere. I want to take everyone I know to the House... (more)
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Recent Comments


This place is an institution! They deserve this grant! (more)
MissCabe, Mar 25, 2011

Great food, excellent service, decent prices for what you get! few places better... (more)
signinghammer, May 11, 2011

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