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 (Washington Street)
San Francisco, CA 94109 37.793126 -122.42289

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Neighborhoods: North, Pacific Heights

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4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/25/06

Deserving of #1

by nobhilljenny

The right restaurant won again. This place just never stops. THE BEST PRIME RIB EVER! Another birthday celebration at the HoPR where we found that they have creamed corn now. Nice addition in case you're not a spinach fan. A few of us who were able to finish our huge portions got seconds. I read someone complaining about the free second slice. The way I understood it, if you can eat all of your dinner in the first place, bless you. You can have more just because they don't want anyone leaving hungry. It just seemed to be an abuse of the courtesy to ask for it just so you can take it home, call me crazy. At $29 for a complete dinner including your salad, potatoes and everything else, it's by far the best deal in the City. Make reservations or be patient. The place gets packed.

  • Pros: What's not to like
  • Cons: Parking, but they have valet
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/20/09

BEST PRIME RIB AND EXCELLENT SERVICE

by Stella Werley

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 fortune, but .the cost of the meal is reasonable in comarison to the large portions of meat and side dishes that you are served. The service is extremely friendly and efficient. Too bad that this is the only one in existence. Would love to have one in Texas. I heartily recommend this restaurant to everyone!

  • Pros: Best Prime Rib and excellent service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/20/09

All I can say is perfect !!!!!!

by Misty Rosario

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 have never tasted prim rib like they did at the House Of Prim Rib... They told me every time they come back to see me they want to go to the HOUSE OF PRIM RIB....

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/09/09

TOURIST TRAP

by evita1

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 barmaid Jennifer (her personality is sort of a 19th Century Schoolmistress at a Catholic Nun's school)

Plus you have the patronizing austrian manager,to help you.

WALK !TO HARRIS STEAKHOUSE ! :QUIET, LOVELY ROOM,SUPERB FOOD & CLASSY SERVICE WITH A POLITE, FRIENDLY STAFF

  • Pros: Beef cuts are OK...not great
  • Cons: Noisy, crowded, rude employers
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/22/09

A whole lot of meat

by LBCandy

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!

  • Pros: Great sides
  • Cons: Too much food
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/06/09

This place sounds good

by xicanista

I'm gonna have to try it out.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/24/09

Yes!

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/02/09

Old-school deliciousness!

by unzipped

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/04/09

Excellent Prime Rib

by Marcus0032

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!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/24/09

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by mdro

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  • Pros: sda
  • Cons: sda
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/27/09

An oldy but a goody. Amazing Prime Rib.

by MrMoose111

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.

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