House of Prime Rib

01/26/09

best flavor of meat

by doublehh at Citysearch

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

12/18/08

Was vegan... till last night. This PRIME RIB CHANGED MY LIFE!!

by sjwharton at Citysearch

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

12/09/08

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by tomo at Citysearch

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• Pros: prime rib

10/17/08

Excellent prime rib!

by jen163 at Citysearch

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), the creamed spinach is SO good!

BUT you must be patient with this place. It is very crowded, especially on Fridays and weekends. Get a reservation if you have more than two people in your party, otherwise you can just walk in. I've gotten reservations a few times and I noticed that you end up waiting anyway, so you might as well walk in, put your name down, and have some drinks at the bar. Shaken drinks are especially good because they give you the shaker with practically another drink's worth in it.

Here are some warnings for people without common sense (everyone who gives this place a rating of 3 stars or less) as well as a few overall comments:

1) This is the House of PRIME RIB. If you intend to order fish or chicken, DON'T come here.

2) The meals are at least $35 a person (definitely worth it to me), not including drinks (which are pricey as well) so cheapskates should steer clear.

3) The portions are quite large, yet if you finish your meat (and I always do) you get a extra thin slice for free. (The people who said the portions are small are pigs because I am always stuffed walking out of this place. And I'm not a skinny person!)

4) This place is crowded and obviously for a reason, so use your best judgment. The waitstaff is incredibly friendly every time I go, however I can imagine it's quite easy to get irritated in such a busy environment. I know that waiters and waitresses are there to serve you, but that doesn't give you the right to treat them badly. Be kind and courteous and you shall receive the same treatment.

5) This place is loud, so if you're looking for a quiet dinner, go somewhere else.

ENJOY! :)

• Pros: prime rib, drinks, service
• Cons: be prepared to wait regardless of reservation

09/07/08

Best prime rib in the world

by jsavell at Citysearch

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 good. And the creamed spinach is wonderful. Skip the mild and "sharp" creamy dressings offered- there are three more if you ask- hot straight, raw grated (which is sweet) and red grated pickled. Spear a piece of meat covered with the grated, spear a piece of Yorkshire pudding, dip in the au jus mixed with hot horseradish swallow and finish with a gulp of Sinskey pinot noir and you have the finest taste experience of a lifetime.

Some like tasting menus with every dish 2 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall, where you can't remember what you ate ten minutes later. I prefer repetition, with each bite reinforcing the memory of the last, making House of Prime Rib my favorite restaurant of all.

So if you want the best food in a restaurant that makes you feel special, you have found the place.

• Pros: Great prime rib and sides, ambience
• Cons: Wait even with a reservation

07/15/08

Best in the City

by jrwells at Citysearch

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!

• Pros: great steak and ribs, good service

07/13/08

Seriously... the House of Prime Rib is that good.

by SDfoodaddict at Citysearch

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 Diego). Prime Rib was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I'm a horse-raddish fan and they had 3 and I had each one (mild, medium, and hot)... beware, the hot one is no joke... my sinuses almost exploded. The meal comes with sourdough bread and a salad with house dressing that was tasty. HERE'S THE KICKER... if you are NOT full after your prime rib, they will serve you another cut (WHAT?!...perfect gimic since the average eater will get SUPER full beforehand).

In addition, the service was great - friendly and warm. The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. House of Prime Rib is a guaranteed fulfilling dining experience. Enjoy.

• Pros: Very good prime rib, lots of food, if your not full...get another slice on the house!
• Cons: Reservations fill up early... call in way in advanced.

06/26/08

Amazing

by thecubn41980 at Citysearch

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.

• Pros: everything
• Cons: nothing

06/10/08

meat lovers paradise.

by megan86 at Citysearch

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 arrived were were all pleased to see the portions were big! mmm mmm. this place is great.

05/20/08

Prime Rib

by MBWNativeSF at Citysearch

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.

• Pros: The prime rib
• Cons: the wait