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House of Prime Rib

4.3

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To enter this iconic San Francisco restaurant, you need a healthy appetite for meat! The interior boasts several dining rooms, a bar and cocktail lounge, and a fireplace, making it feel like an exclusive clubhouse. The owner, Joe Betz, is known for redecorating the establishment every so often. Chunks of aged and perfectly seasoned prime rib are sliced table-side and served with a variety of side dishes (the most popular being creamed spinach and potatoes). A daily fish special is also offered at House of Prime Rib for those... read more

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1906 Van Ness Ave, (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
4.3189 reviews
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16 years ago

Excellent prime rib! – 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 ... read more

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16 years ago

Best prime rib in the world – 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,... read more

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17 years ago

Best in the City – 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! 

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SDfoodaddict 
17 years ago

Seriously... the House of Prime Rib is that good. – 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 dre... read more

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thecubn41980 
17 years ago

Amazing – 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. 

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17 years ago

meat lovers paradise. – 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. 

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MBWNativeSF 
17 years ago

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. 

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sesquialtera 
17 years ago

What a hoot! – 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 being eaten for the second time! The waiter really seemed to enjoy it, although questions posed in the middle of his patter and choreography really seemed to throw him off track. The food was, again, okay. Much better to be had at half the price elsewhere, though. Still, the salad dance was worth the... read more

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bagger74 
17 years ago

Gotta love the Prime Rib – 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, the food and service was amazing, love the mashers. 

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How is House of Prime Rib rated?

House of Prime Rib has a 4.3 star rating with 189 reviews. 

When is House of Prime Rib open?

House of Prime Rib is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m. 

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