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
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Not Worth the Hype
by sammikins
March 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 experience was so abhorrent we all agreed to NEVER return.
We made reservations 3 weeks in advance for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The whole party arrived 15 minutes early. We waited a total of 45 minutes past our reservations and complained numerous times before we were seated. Whoever heard of waiting when you already have reservations?! We made our complaints known to the manager and he knew that we were angry. He actually said "I will come back to speak with you when you have calmed down." I've never met a manager who cared so little about his customers and was unapologetic. I don't know what he said to the waiter because when the waiter came to take our orders he was condescending and rude, blatantly trying to rush us out.
The famous house salad was limp, soggy, and old - with telltale brown spots throughout the greens. While I understand beef is their specialty, the other entrees (chicken and fish), in the past, have at least been satisfactory enough to eat. On this visit, I ordered the sea bass. Like the salad, it was not fresh. In fact, when the waiter brought out the fish (with it's dome cover on), I could smell the "fishiness" before he even approached the table. After a few bites, I discovered the fish was still raw. To pacify us, the manager brought out complimentary desserts. Even that was terrible. The strawberries were hard and sour. The creme brulee was still cold (even beneath the caramelized top). The only dessert worth mentioning was the bread pudding.
I used to recommend HOPR to friends and family, but no longer. I heard that the 49er organization used to eat at HOPR regularly, and then they stopped going. Now I know why.
- Pros: bread pudding
- Cons: wait, management, service, seafood
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
