House of Prime Rib
Massive slices of roast beef and an old-fashioned atmosphere have made this historic restaurant a meat-lover's mecca.
(888) 808-7631
1906 Van Ness Ave
(at Washington Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.793126
-122.42289
Neighborhoods: North, Pacific Heights
Reviews & Ratings for House of Prime Rib
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Love Prime Rib? Love HOPR!
by lisetteelle
November 17, 2006
This is my favorite place to eat while in the city. Reservations are highly recommended and highly useful. But on the several "the spur of the moment, let's see if we can get in" visits we've made, we've yet to be turned away...albiet we have waited an hour once. If you have reservations, arrive 10 minutes prior and enjoy prompt service and a delicious drink in their bar by the fire. Once you are seated, you will be treated to warm and courteous service, delicious food and hearty (yet LOUD) ambience. Just be sure you love prime rib. I think there is a fish of the day, too. That's it for choices -- and when you do prime rib as good as House of Prime Rib does it, nothing else is needed. Well, the salad, breadsticks, potatoe with all the fixings, traditional yorkshire pudding, and (yum!) creamed spinach are needed because they're all part of the package.
Also, the valet is always extremely prompt, respectful and courteous. Worth it to take advantage of the door to door service, especially when the bay fog has it's characteristic chill.
For the review before mine, regarding the complimentary second serving: I could never imagine being able to finish the first slice, but even so...who expects to get a freebie like that? If that was the case, they'd send everyone home with extra slices and that wouldn't make sense.
- Pros: Excellent food and service; convenient on Van Ness; sociable and festive (although noisy) surroundings.
- Cons: Loud, crowded -- reservations necessary (although they do try to get you in).
Yes!
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Old-school deliciousness!
by unzipped
June 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 done to a turn, just how you like it (they even offer yorkshire pudding, something you just can't find anymore)! Portions are large and the service is impeccable. We have our holiday dinner here with friends every year, and invariably everyone loves this place. It's expensive, but for special occasions you can't beat it.
Highly recommended.
- Pros: Delicious food; sumptuous atmosphere
- Cons: None--really
Excellent Prime Rib
by Marcus0032
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!
An oldy but a goody. Amazing Prime Rib.
by MrMoose111
January 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 flavor, the mash with the extras yum, wine selection is reasonable with the more expensive topping off around $110. The star of the show is the prime rib. Melt in your mouth goodness. Dinner for 4 was a bit over $300. A bit expensive but I guess for SFO not too bad. I'm impressed they don't serve french frys, even for kids.
Enjoy!
- Pros: Prime Rib in a classic environment
- Cons: Do the valet. Shady part of town at night.
Ho Hum....Snore by Booney E. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 27, 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 needed any more wine. I wage much of my decision on the service being poor and not so much on quality of food.
best flavor of meat
by doublehh
January 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
- Pros: nice price too
- Cons: service a bit slow
Classic by Judy B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 21, 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 isn't bad either.
Was vegan... till last night. This PRIME RIB CHANGED MY LIFE!!
by sjwharton
December 18, 2008
My first experience with the House of Prime Rib was AMAZING! One tip... get a reservation this place gets busy!
- Pros: Great wait staff
- Cons: None
