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House of Prime Rib
Category: Restaurants Steakhouses Steakhouses [Edit]
1906 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
(415) 885-4605
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Fri 5 pm - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 4 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
2737 reviews for House of Prime Rib
Review Highlights
"The yorkshire pudding was cooked perfectly."
(in 751 reviews)
"My favorite is the King Henry VIII cut."
(in 75 reviews)
"Creamed spinach: Yummy yummy yummy."
(in 685 reviews)
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2737 reviews in English
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Review from Elizabeth T.
Alameda, CA
2/6/2012
i have been coming here since i was a kid and Guss is still there!
i had the english cut and husband had the house of prime cut.
i love how they do the service at the table, they mix the salad (skillfully & artfully) and bring the meat cart so you can see your meat being cut and plated
yorkshire pudding soaks the jus up perfect and tastes amazing--everything taste the same as it always did- perfect! best salad ever yum
all staff were polite and professional, our waiter gave us great service plus entertainment and tossed that salad like nobody's business ;) -
Review from Roger F.
Orange, CA
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
This plays is always packed. Make reservations!
We waited for 45 minutes but definitely worth it.
Very simple menu; you choose your cut of meat, the way you want it, and it includes, all the sides for the fixed price.
Definitely the house of ribs! -
Review from abby q.
San Jose, CA
2/5/2012
Maybe we caught them on a bad day. Maybe we had too high of expectations upon arriving... I dont know. But it certainly did not live up to what i had in mind.
For a long, long while, HOPR had been on my mind ever since one of my girlfriends discovered it. She and i love meat and steaks, so she came back from her dining experience and couldnt stop raving about it. After doing my research, (reading reviews, googling it, looking up the menu and pictures/videos on the website), i finally had the perfect opportunity to give this place a spin. i decided to take a trip there for my bf's birthday since like me, he too loves meat. Booked a table thru opentable, and was ecstatic!
Got there and was seated within 10-15 mins because we booked a table. I took that waiting time to check out the place.. it was buzzing with people! After being seated, my bf and i decided to both get the house of prime rib cut. I got it al a carte while he got the meal deal since he loves salad and such.
Salad came out: not yummy. I tried their dressing and it was weird.
Baked potato: that and the salad was my bf's, but we both left it untouched. Our server probably had an obsession for sour cream, because she smothered the baked potatoe with it, making it inedible because it was overflowing
Meat came out: eh... It was ok.
The juices made the meat more flavorful, and so did A1 sauce. Had none of the two been there, it wouldve been to bland and a little on the dry side. The huge bone on my prime rib, however, dominated my dish. Sad to say, majority of my cut was the bone itself. Luckily, my bf had a better cut with more meat and a smaller bone. The corn bread and all those complimentary breads were alright as well.. but maybe thats why theyre complimentary.
At the end of our meal, i guess the owner hired a group of singing men and they sang a few christmas songs for everyone, which lightened up the mood. The owner learned that it was also my bfs bday and did an exclusive bday song for him, and our server brought out free ice cream for us and took a pic. A fun experience, but i believe it couldve and shouldve been a lot better! -
Review from Teo B.
East Bay, CA
2/5/2012 4 photos
I work in customer service and I keep on hearing from my regulars how good House of Prime Rib is. I decided that for my birthday that I was going to try it out and so we did last Friday. PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION as far in advance as possible so that you can get the time frame you want to eat. Unlike me, I thought I could just call in the same day but they're pretty much fully book and IF I didn't reserve thru Open Table I would've lucked out. Our reservation was for 9:30 p.m. and I tried calling to see if they have an earlier time but no luck. There is a 10 p.m. reservation as a last slot but don't worry, you won't be rushed at all with your whole dining experience. They just start closing the kitchen around that time. We were at the restaurant till 12 p.m. and there were still a lot of guests eating.
First of all, if you're not going to valet your car, parking is hard to find so try to get there at least 30 minutes in advance to find street parking. If you do get there early and they're not ready for you, go to the bar, get a drink and relax. I ordered an apple martini and it lasted me through out the entire meal. So if you're in a budget, get one of those drink that they shake in the shakers. You will be spending atleast $100 for a meal of two depending on what you order.
I was reading some Yelp reviews before I came and thank you to the guys who mentioned something about the end cut (a person in my party wanted a well done steak). What's an "End Cut"? It's for people who likes their steak well done and like its name, it's at the end portion of the prime rib . It's a lot tastier and juicier than a regular cut and it will not give you a head ache from chewing too much unlike some other steaks. For the rest of the party, they ordered HOPR that are medium rare which I didn't try and the bf ordered medium well. I ordered the English cut and I loved it! I wish I got the 2nd free cut but was embarrassed because I was the last one eating and savoring the steak and the sides.
You could never go wrong with how you like your steak here because it's on the money!!! Also if you like your steak oozing with au jus, your server will bring you extra. As far as the sides, the cream of spinach came with bits of bacon but if you don't like bacon like I do, they can saute you fresh spinach with garlic and olive oil. Their creamed corn could not stop eating because it reminded me of a childhood memory where my aunt would put milk and sugar on a canned corn. My friend say the Yorkshire pudding kinda reminds her of a custard but its density is flat.
For a party of four plus one drink each and 20%tip we spent almost $300. It was really worth it and I would come back next week if I could. That's how good it is =) -
Review from Ying F.
1/29/2012
I love HOPR!!!!! This is the place every girl loves to eat at! The menu is super simple. Great steak and great selection of wine! My girlfriends and I love coming here. It's one of our major guilty pleasure restaurants.
So the choices you can order are from the English cut (thin slice) to the King Henry VIII cut (thickest slice)! With the juicy prime rib you also get this wonderful beet salad(my fav!), bread, yorkshire pudding(YUM!), creamed spinach/corn (you can get both) and potatoes (get baked. They bring over a try with all the toppings).
The way they serve their prime rib is that a chef would roll their carving station to you and they cut your slice of Prime rib and serve it to you. If you are still hungry after all that food, you can ask for as second slice for free. I have never ordered a second slice but I've seen one girlfriend did it and she was in a food coma for three days. haha!
Seriously, the girls come here wearing a dress because we know we end up with a food baby from eating all this yummy food. Kinda hard to find parking but that's alright there is valet parking.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Andrew S.
2/8/2012
I've only been to Lawry's in LA but this place BLOWS that place out of the water. The meat is super flavorful and I love the fact that they give you seconds if you ask for them. Great service, ambiance, food and unparalleled in the "prime rib" space. For SURE you should make reservations.
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Review from David H.
San Francisco, CA
2/1/2012
HOPR is a place where one can really get in touch with their inner caveman/cavewoman carnivore. It really is a no frills steakhouse where there's nothing fancy about the menu or the offerings...the focus is solely on some beautiful meat on meat action. I mean does any really come here to order the fish? Yea, I'd get fish...if there was a big ole' slice of prime rib served on top of it.
Anyhow, a meal here boils down to choosing your size cut of prime rib, a salad, a few sides (creamed corn, creamed spinach, and baked potato), and Yorkshire pudding. While the sides and what not are good on their own right, save your stomach from the main attraction which is served from a chrome blimp like contraption that must have been hand crafted by the beef gods. I get the house cut, medium-rare (usually with the bone-in which I save for my dog), which is meltingly tender and full of pure, unadulterated beefy flavor you expect from high quality meat. Another reason to no drown yourself in the sides, getting a 2nd cut of prime rib (sorry no doggy bags...I've tried). -
Review from David M.
Virginia Beach, VA
2/8/2012
Overall: Consistently simple yet amazing menu that always pleases with vintage atmosphere and decor.
3rd time going to this place, sort of a tradition when I'm in town to visit my sis. We walked in on a Sunday afternoon, had a drink and were seated in about 20 mins.
The douchebag next to us was so incredibly loud and somewhat drunk that it ruined the beginning of our experience. I went to the waitress and said, "hey, douchebag mcgee sucks ass and is kiling it for us. Can we possibly be reseated please??"
She smiled, laughed and said "I know, I know, at least I can walk away."
Within ten minutes, the manager came over discreetly and gave us some seating options. We picked up our wine and strolled to our new table.
From there it was standard terrific meal. They also gave us a round of free drinks... not necessary at all. It wasn't their fault Jersey Shore was an ass.
In addition to the great meal, we commented on the fact that the staff just seems happy to be working there. They are prompt, polite and professional.
A standard for me in San Fran. Do it, son. -
Review from Nina M.
Redwood City, CA
2/2/2012
Can I just say that I love you, HoPR? You completely met and exceeded my expectations.
I've been wanting to go to HoPR for a long time. I've never planned far enough in advance to get in, but it was a special occasion, so my boyfriend and I made reservations a couple weeks ago. Got there a few minutes early for our 7 p.m. (on a WEDNESDAY night) reservation and the place was packed! The host/hostess gave us a warm greeting and told us to make ourselves comfortable in the lounge while we waited. We had time to order a few martinis before being seated around 7:15. Martinis = awesome. They pour them from a shaker at your table and then leave the shaker. You're paying $8.50-$9.50, but it's really 2.5 martinis for the price. I was in love already.
Very elegant decor and we dressed up all fancy, so it was perfect. We were seated at a lovely little half circle booth near the fireplace. And then the fun really began. It's a very simple menu, but hey, if you do something really well, stick with it. Clearly it works for them because they are packed every night of the week! Hot bread and butter along w/ some sort of cornbread thing were served. Then an awesome salad presentation - and their house dressing was very good!
The prime rib was amazing!! I got the English cut and my boyfriend got the house cut. Both were fantastic. It comes with a trio of horseradish - I think my favorite was the one mixed w/ mayo. Never had Yorkshire Pudding before, but it was delicious with the prime rib/horseradish. Dipped into the mashed potatoes/gravy and I was in heaven. Creamed spinach was delicious w/ bits of bacon! We also drank a nice cab to go with the meat.
I took it slow and didn't eat it all (yay for leftovers) because I was determined to have to have dessert. The bread pudding was cinnamon-y and delicious. I don't think it was your typical bread pudding - it seemed more cake-like to me, but the sauce on it was incredible.
The service is fantastic and they let you enjoy your meal at your leisure. Overall, I think we were there 3 hours.
Five stars, HoPR. FIVE. STARS. -
Review from Francesca F.
San Francisco, CA
2/6/2012 2 photos
It's a San Francisco institution. Get a manhattan, enjoy your salad and warm bread and grub on some delish prime rib! Perfect for any special occasion.
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Review from May B.
Los Altos, CA
2/7/2012
Excellent quality meat and I love the simple menu. Great service. We made reservations since we were coming from the South Bay so didn't feel like waiting. Glad we did because this place gets PACKED! I can see why - their food is pretty darn good :) I would come back and bring the clan!
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Review from Garett N.
Berkeley, CA
2/5/2012
Love this place. Good service and great food. For special occasions.
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Review from Arthur C.
Daly City, CA
1/20/2012
Although I think this place is a bit overpriced (a lot of these fancy steak and prime rib places are), I am still giving HoPR 5 stars because the prime rib is that good. It gets pretty crowded during dinner time on the weekends so either make a reservation early or get ready to wait for awhile. The waiting area is actually pretty comfortable with a good amount of seating and a friendly server that brings snacks and takes drink orders. The restaurant is dimly lit with faux-candles at each table to create a more intimate feel to the dining experience. The menu is simple enough. Different cuts of prime rib or a delicious fish plate. All of the entrees come with the house salad, your choice of baked or mashed potatoes, spinach or corn, and yorkshire pudding. The menu is inspired by Old English cuisine.
The restaurant uses some of the finest corn-fed beef and is carefully aged in a secret Old English recipe that does something magical to the flavor. The beef is slow roasted before being carved out for your consumption at your dinner table. The cuts come in 4 sizes: the City Cut (for lighter appetites), the House of Prime Rib Cut (normal portions), the thin English slice, and the extra thick King Henry VIII Cut. I usually go for the HoPR cut but have tried all of them and I'm telling you, you can't go wrong. The meat is tender and the flavor seems to get more intense with every bite. I usually get it Medium-Rare so its still a little bloody but not too runny. I have never had a bad experience here and highly recommend this restaurant.
The only downside is that it is pretty pricey (about $35 a plate). Its more of a place for professionals or fancy dates and birthdays. The menu isn't very diverse so if you come, be prepared to eat a ton of meat. The portions are very hearty and they used to give you another cut if you were still hungry after you finished your first plate, but I don't think they do that anymore. The staff is very friendly and professional. Valet available at the door. Go and Enjoy!
*On a side note, fellow yelper Michelle "Om Nom" Lin's 2-star review of the restaurant is bogus. If it is true, which I highly doubt, it was merely a fluke. I would remain vigilant when reading her reviews and maintain a healthy suspicion of her suggestions. She may be a NOOB -
Review from Hannah S.
Emeryville, CA
1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
To be clear, this was the best prime rib and even just the best steak period that I've ever had in my life. Utterly delicious.
Totally worth 5 stars.
But the experience itself was probably the most draining experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. We were PLEADING for our check by the end.
We sat down at our table at 7:30 and promptly placed our order. We didn't get our salad until around 8:00. A half hour of nibbling on bread is a bit much, but not terrible I suppose. The salad was cool and refreshing which we were so grateful for because it was HOT inside the restaurant. And I'm talking, seriously sweating in our clothes and asking for a bowl of ice kind of hot. And after the salad, we waited. And waited. Our prime rib didn't show up until around 8:45, over an hour into our meal! Jesus Christ.
By around 8:30 we were gazing around the room, glassy eyed and energy depleting. sitting in this sweltering room with no idea of when our food was coming out. And wondering if it was even going to be worth it? During this entire time, our server (who was very friendly) barely checked in on us. Drinks would be forgotten, crumbs were not swept up even once during the entire meal, no reassurances or explanations about the delay in the food was given until we flagged down our waiter to ask what was up.
When the food came, it was glorious. Honestly, just wonderful.
But after we had scarfed down our food, we waited for our server to check in on us. Clear the plates, get the check. But we had to just linger in that room for a good half hour more while we repeatedly asked for our check.
At the very end, even after having asked for our check with desperation clear in our faces, our server came over bearing a dessert menu. Noooooo! Get us out of this room!
It wasn't until around 9:30 that we finally escaped into the cool crisp air outside.
All in all, the food was to die for. But would I go back any time soon? My god, I don't know if I can withstand it. I might have to work on my endurance a bit. A 2 hour meal with half hour lulls in between courses in a stuffy hot room? That's a test of will. -
Review from Jennifer N.
San Francisco, CA
2/5/2012
This is a San Francisco institution with an old school feel. The prime rib is SO GOOD as are all of the sides. This is a must experience restaurant.
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Review from Mario P.
South San Francisco, CA
Only my fifth visit since the very first one back in 1989 (graduation dinner w/friends, bachelor party, 10th wedding anniversary and payment for a bet were the first four times). This time was to celebrate an overdue birthday for a good friend and coworker (she's a HOPR virgin).
Service - our server Scott not only took care of us (as the other servers have done in the past), but was hilarious! Great customer service. I give him props for attempting to pronounce my last name! I saw "Gus", the kind gentleman in the tux that goes around to each table to make sure all is well. Next time, I'm getting a photo with him.
Food: fresh bread, table side tossed salad, HOPR cut (med. rare), Yorkshire pudding, creamed corn and a loaded potato. All five stars!!! Warning: don't load up on the bread and salad! The only small portion of food I received was the corn. has to take a picture of the "Silver Zeppelin of Beef" (as I like to refer to the cart of prime rib). Thanks Chef Francisco for the bone-in cut. My wife enjoyed the leftovers I brought back home. I requested a slice of Red Velvet cake for my friend's birthday. Didn't have it on the dessert menu this time, but they still brought out ice cream with a candle and sang "Happy Birthday" to her! Awesome! Bonus: they didn't charge us for her one glass of wine. Whether an oversight or on purpose, "Thanks" HOPR!!
Bathroom: still probably the cleanest bathroom in San Francisco!
Atmosphere: old school! Get over it folks. If you came for the decor and not the food, you should leave. The whole place makes you feel like you're rubbing elbows with the upper class! The staff and management treat you with respect. Definitely other restaurants should come and learn service from this establishment.
Overall: If you have a few extra dollars and want to show someone a great time in San Francisco (wife, girlfriend, best friend, relatives, etc.), take them here for a fine meal.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/24/2008
It was my 10th wedding anniversary on Friday, so I decided to take the wife and kids here because my… Read more »
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Review from Betty T.
Berkeley, CA
1/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
Likes:
I really like the english cut... the regular cut was not nearly as melt-in-mouth-ish.
- tasty gravy
- complimentary sparkling water
- cream corn MMM
- creme brûlée and english trifles for dessert
- mashed potatoes and varieties of horseradish
Dislikes:
- lukewarm meat
- long wait despite having made reservations
- cream spinach YUCKKKK
- why do i have to cut the bread myself?!?! -
Review from Angela L.
1/18/2012
FOOD:
Got the medium cut. = mmmmmarinated for dayssssyummmm Went here back in 2007. I still think about it.
SERVICE:
First time I ever had crumbs scraped off my table! And my salad mixed in such flashiness!
ATMOSPHERE:
Hm kinda like some rich person's living room. lol. -
Review from will b.
Fremont, CA
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
This visit and review was long overdue. We (party of 10) had a 10PM reservation on a Saturday night for my brother-in-laws birthday. Even though we got there at 9:30, we didn't get seated till 10:30PM, because the table we requested still had customers who were in no hurry to leave well after they were finished. It was fine though, the manager gave us an extra bottle of champagne to enjoy while we waited. We ended up settling for a different table.
The salad presentation is cool, and it helps prep you for the bloody beast. The meat is served from these carts I call like to call "Meat Zeppelins". They look like small metal airships (blimps) that float around the restaurant tables.They have a thinner English cut, which is great for lighter appetites, a House cut, which is better....but the King Henry VIII cut is the OG cut to get. Ordered rare to medium, it will satisfy that meat craving you come here for. It's juicy, buttery, savory, and melts in your mouth. Each of the guys ordered a King Henry cut, fellas, you gotta do this. Ladies, please do not ruin a perfect piece of HoPR roast beef by ordering it medium well or more cooked! Medium or less is all you need know. You're drying out the juices by cooking it longer. Bring a couple bottles of red wine while you're at it. A Silver Oak Cabernet + King Henry VIII cut = perfection. The sides of mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and Yorkshire pudding are perfect partners to these perfect slices of beef. They also have 3 types if horseradish: mild, medium, and singe-your-nose-hairs hot. if you have room, get some dessert. Creme Brûlée, Tiramisu, Apple Crisp with vanilla ice cream is a good way to end the meal.
I know, other restaurants have Prime Rib, but why bother. Get the original, the House of Prime Rib, a true San Francisco tradition. -
Review from Josh M.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/31/2012
House of Prime Rib ("HOPR") Wine List Review
They should change the name of this old stalwart on Van Ness to the "House of Opus One." The HOPR has the perfect wine list to complement the rich juicy cuts of meat that are heaped on to your plate. The wines on this list are predominately comprised of young, full body wines that stand up well to the cuisine. As you can see below, pricing is fantastic, and that is why we are not inserting "TOP PICK" choices with this review. At the end of the day, you really can't make a wrong turn with this wine list.
In addition, we have created a separate heading for all the vintages of Opus One at The HOPR, and you will see that some of the wines are PRICED BELOW RETAIL.
If money is no an issue, then start your evening with the 2002 Dom Perignon for $175 (Retail Price: $140 at K&L Wines) and follow it up with the 2004 Opus One for $185 (Retail Price: $232 via Wine - Searcher) and the 2006 Ridge Vineyards, Montebello, Magnum for $290 (Retail Price: $250 at K&L Wines).
BTW - these are three of the best restaurant wine deals in the Bay Area, and if you like Opus One, then this is the place for you.
As with all VinoServant reviews, you will see the price at the restaurant followed by the mark-up over retail (2002 Dom Perignon | $175 | 1.25x | This translates into a retail price of $140).
VINOSERVANT'S TOP WINE VALUES AT THE HOUSE OF PRIME RIB
Sparkling Wines
10 selections that range in price from $37 to $175
2007 Domaine Carneros, Brut | $44 | 2.2x
2007 Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs | $55 | 1.8x
Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Yellow Label, Non-Vintage | $82 | 1.9x
2002 Dom Perignon | $175 | 1.25x
White Wines
36 selections that range in price from $25 to $76
2010 Hanna, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | $30 | 2.1x
2010 Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | $31 | 1.9x
2009 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, Fume Blanc (a/k/a Sauvignon Blanc) | $41 | 1.5x
2009 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | $41 | 2.2x
2009 Cakebread, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc | $43 | 1.7x
2008 Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, Chardonnay | $39 | 1.5x
2009 Trefethen, Napa Valley, Chardonnay | $42 | 1.7x
2008 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, Chardonnay | $55 | 1.4x
2009 Rombauer, Carneros, Chardonnay | $56 | 1.9x
2007 Far Niente, Napa Valley, Chardonnay | $76 | 1.4x
Red Wines
112 selections that range in price from $32 to $300
2008 Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Pinot Noir | $38 | 2.0x
2008 Saintsbury, Carneros, Pinoit Noir | $51 | 2.1x
2008 Robert Sinskey, Carneros, Pinot Noir | $55 | 1.7x
2008 Neal Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, Zinfandel | $37 | 1.5x
2009 A. Rafanelli, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel | $50 | 1.1x
2007 Swanson, Napa Valley, Merlot | $47 | 1.9x
2008 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Merlot | $65 | 1.3x
2007 Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa & Sonoma, Merlot | $79 | 1.3x
2007 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Merlot MAGNUM | $146 | 1.5x
2008 Benziger, Sonoma County, Cabernet Sauvignon | $39 | 1.9x
2007 Andretti, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $46 | 1.8x
2008 Frog's Leap, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | $60 | 1.5x
2007 Neal Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $64 | 1.4x
2008 Frank Family, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $69 | 1.7x
2006 Jordan, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $75 | 1.5x
2007 Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $77 | 1.6x
2006 Pine Ridge, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $78 | 2.3x
2008 Groth, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $79 | 2.1x
2007 Grgich Hills Cellars, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $84 | 1.7x
2007 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $91 | 1.4x
2007 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon MAGNUM | $195 | 1.4x
2007 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon | $98 | 1.6x
2006 Silver Oak, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon MAGNUM | $239 | 1.3x
2006 Ridge Vineyards, Montebello, Cabernet MAGNUM | $290 | 1.2x
Opus One
2008 Opus One | $225 | 1.1x
2007 Opus One | $300 | 1.5x
2005 Opus One | $175 | Below Retail
2004 Opus One | $185 | Below Retail
2003 Opus One | $195 | Below Retail
2003 Opus One | $900 | 1.0x | DOUBLE MAGNUM
2002 Opus One | $230 | 1.0x
2000 Opus One | $650 | 1.4x | MAGNUM
1999 Opus One |$375 |1.7x
1997 Opus One | $350 | 1.1x
1997 Opus One | $650 | 1.0x | MAGNUM
1993 Opus One | $425 | 1.7x
1987 Opus One | $525 | 1.7x -
Review from Rodolphe C.
San Jose, CA
1/25/2012
What more can I say besides that the steak was mouth wateringly delicious? So tender, so juicy, so GOOD. Oh god I want one right now.
The sides were good too, especially the pudding. But really, who cares about the sides when you're going to the House of Prime Rib?
I did make one mistake and that was not asking for the steak first, I'll never make that mistake again. -
Review from Clavin H.
San Diego, CA
1/31/2012
This place is amazing! The food and service are excellent. I try to come here everytime I visit SF.
The prime rib is perfectly prepared and cut on a cart right in front of you. The cuts come with a large assortment of sides which pretty much guarantee you won't be hungry afterwards. I'm particulary fond of the salad which is mixed by the table in a bowl spinning on ice. The best part is if you still think you can eat more you can ask for a complimentary smaller second cut prime rib.
Be sure to make reservations as the waits can be long at times. -
Review from Sharon T.
1/6/2012
Big cut, little cut, bigger cut, more...?
Mashed potatoes or baked potatoes...?
...the bar's next to the door!
Ok... so I suck at rhyming and the such, but House of Prime Rib does one thing and does that one thing RIGHT. Plan your wardrobe accordingly, because you will thank me later for wearing pants with an elasticized waist or a nice tent dress to hide that belly.
Oh, and def. do the valet parking. It's the same or cheaper, if I remember correctly, than the lot around the corner of the block. Enjoy! -
Review from Tim C.
San Jose, CA
We drove out from San Jose to SF just to eat at the House of Prime which offers the most delicious and succulent prime rib I have ever feasted upon.
Thank God we had made prior reservations because there was a long wait for anyone walking in.
Inside the place is lightly dimmed which sets off a classier scenario and I couldn't help but notice the livelihood of the place. The prime rib is OUT OF THIS WORLD...I mean words cannot describe the taste...you have to try it yourself...
Word of Advice: You're going to eat ALOT so I wouldn't suggest you wear your skinny jeans or else you're going to be walking around with a muffin top -
Review from Ashley J.
1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Holy cow! Pun intended. This was absolutely one of my favorite meals I've had (by far) in quite some time. I took a date here on a Tuesday night and it was FULL of people. I was surprised how packed it was for a week night, but it could have been because it was still right after the holidays. I'd recommend making reservations, it might actually be required unless you're cool with a 2 hour wait time. Luckily I had made reservations the day before, so we got right in.
The meal started off with an amazing salad which they prepared table side for us. They also brought out a small loaf of bread which we didn't touch as we were anticipating such a large meal. I brought a bottle of wine I had bought in Sonoma the day before. Corkage is $20, but I'd definitely still recommend bringing your own bottle as you can save quite a bit and enjoy a nicer bottle of wine with dinner. We both ordered the Prime Rib cut medium rare which was cut right in front of us. Everything was absolutely excellent... the creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, yorkshire pudding (my favorite). I was absolutely stuffed at the end of my meal.
I was quite pleased with the service we got here. The staff was wonderful and attentive to each and every table. I never felt rushed, and we had been there for quite some time after the meal finishing our bottle of wine. Definitely a place to share an incredible evening. I can't wait to go back. -
Review from Angelic L.
San Jose, CA
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came to House of Prime Rib to celebrate a birthday, and I was not disappointed. I LOVED the experience. Our server was really fun, yet thoughtful and personable at the same time. Everything about the restaurant was so cozy and warm. It's not your modern-day swanky restaurant... It's more of a traditional, almost frozen-in-time kind of place. It has its own charm and character that all the fancy, new places would never be able to capture.
My party had reservations for four on a Saturday night, but we still had to wait quite a while regardless. The place was packed, so I suppose it's understandable. I hear that walking in without a reservation even on a Wednesday night is literally impossible, so make your reservations early!
As for the food, the salad was delicious, but the sides were nothing out of the ordinary. In my opinion, the baked potato was better than the mashed potatoes, and the creamed corn was better than the creamed spinach. However, don't expect the baked potato or creamed corned to be anything special. If you have a smaller stomach, I'd say eat less of the sides and more of the prime rib because if manage to finish your slice, they'll give you a complimentary slice to fill you up! I've never been to any restaurant that does that, so it's definitely worth the price, especially since the prime rib was AMAZING--so juicy, so tender... YUMMM...
We finished off dinner with creme brulee and mango sorbet for dessert, both of which were good. The creme brulee was definitely on the thinner side because they use a wider, shallow dish to make it, so if you're a fan of that crispy top you'll love how they do it at HOPR. Since we were celebrating some birthdays, the desserts came out with candles, the birthday song, and a picture for us to take home.
WONDERFUL experience and good food. Great place for celebrating a special occasion with special people. -
Review from L L.
Chico, CA
1/26/2012 1 photo
Every time I go to House of Prime Rib I remember why I love it so much...it's the swanky atmosphere, the great bar, the little dish of nuts they give you while you wait for your table, the wait staff and most of all THE PRIME RIB.
So delicious, totally worthy of five stars (more if I could) and worth the wait no matter how long.
I love that you can use http://Opentable.com to make reservations too...makes it quite convenient if you are on the go and want to make last minute reservations. -
Review from J. P.
San Francisco, CA
1/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Oh, HoPR. There are so many reasons why you are one of my favorite restaurants. For years, my family and my friends have come here for celebrations and sometimes just because. Every meal here is divine. Yes, some people might find the menu to be limited but when you are called House of Prime Rib and you do it well, there is no reason to expand it. Seriously, if you really don't want prime rib, I've been told the fish that's on the menu is pretty good. I'm probably never going to confirm that since I'm here for the red meat and the goodies that come with it. But if you order it, fine. I'm just going to give you a funny look and wonder WHY?!?
Tonight was perfect. Our party of five was seated in the Beefeater Room right by the fireplace. The last time we dined together at HoPR, we had the same table! Our server, Valerie, was great. She took care of all our needs and then some. Plus she genuinely laughed at our jokes.
Warm sourdough bread AND cornbread were delivered to the table quickly as was the sparkling water. Valerie brought and spun the salad for us. Served perfectly chilled, it was inhaled quickly by the every one at the table. The combination of beets, hard boiled eggs, watercress and whatever other goodness they put in always hits the spot.
Then the moment we were all waiting for arrived. Chef Francisco wheeled the zeppelin to our table and lifted the lid to one of the most beautiful sights in the world! Every standing roast was a thing of beauty. We had all ordered the King Henry VIII cut. Its just a couple of dollars more than the House cut so its the best bang for the buck! And it comes on a bone! Delivered with creamed spinach with bacon (yes, everything is better with bacon) and baked potato with everything. Then the Yorkshire Pudding was served piping hot. Another reason why I love dining with this group, not all of them care for the Yorkshire Pudding. More for me!
But some of us didn't finish our meal. Not a problem. We love carrying those little red HoPR bags. Just looking at one always brings a smile on. The meal ended with peach melba and coffee.
Yesterday, I realized that in all the years I've been coming here, I've NEVER taken a picture with Gus. Luckily for us, he was there tonight and we got that picture. Plus the ladies all got a peck on the cheek. 2012 is starting off just right! -
Review from Kim U.
San Francisco, CA
1/20/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Took my dad (a prime rib lover) here for dinner for his birthday and we all had a great time. We loved the table presentation and the restaurant itself has a charming, old school steak house vibe.
Attentive, friendly service and a TON of food - I think you can even get a complimentary second piece of prime rib but who has room after all the yummy sides? After one trip I can see why HOPR has such a great, long standing reputation. -
Review from Golda R.
1/12/2012
This place is the Holy Grail for beef lovers in the Bay. They only serve prime rib, and you basically choose how big of a cut you would like (4 cuts to choose from). I always get the smallest cut because I'm not a big beef fan like my husband or brother. What I do LOVE from here is their cream spinach side dish. Its like the best side dish!!
The dining experience is kind of cool. Your meal first comes with appetizers - bread and salad. Then servers roll out carving stations and carve the cut you want in front of you.
My husband loves getting the biggest cut - King Henry VIII because if you finish it, they give you another smaller cut. The City cut does it for me. I'm more into their side dishes!
As for the restaurant interior, it's your typical steakhouse - dark wood, dimly lit, and very classic in feel.
They also have an excellent desert menu. Its a great way to finish off the dinner. For me, I had a sinfully delicious chocolate desert. -
Review from Jenna L.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/18/2012
Imagine a place where the meat is tender and gigantic, the sides are delicious and plentiful, and the service is excellent. This is that place. It's amazing in every way, and I wish I could eat there every night. It's too bad its so pricey, or I really would.
Their menu is so simple, basically just how big of a slice of prime rib do you want? You get salad, mashed or baked potato, creamed corn or creamed spinach, and yorkshire pudding with the meal. Everything was amazing, and everything is served tableside. Awesome.
I got the regular sized prime rib - it was huge. And they give you another slice if you ask for it at the end of the meal. You know, in case the gigantic slab you got for your dinner portion wasn't enough. One thing they'll never have to worry about is people complaining about the food not being enough.
It's just ridiculous how good the food is, I'll definitely be back! -
Review from Jay L.
Honolulu, HI
Updated - 1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
It doesn't get any better than House of Prime Rib folks. This restaurant is by far the greatest steakhouse/prime rib restaurant there truly is in San Francisco and to be honest, I don't think any restaurants can ever come as close to being in the same league as this restaurant with its food quality, awesome service, and unique ambiance it has to offer all under one roof.
House of Prime Rib is truly one of those restaurants in San Francisco where you definitely have to eat at to believe how great it truly is. I've eaten at this restaurant on few occasions and I truly have to say this is probably the best restaurants I've ever eaten at because of how great the service, ambiance, and food is. Without a shadow of a doubt the prime rib is what truly makes this restaurant worth eating at since that's the primary main dish of this restaurant.
I can't think if there's any other fancy restaurants that can compare to House of Prime Rib and this is coming from someone who's eaten at this restaurant not more than a few occasions. This restaurant has it all in terms of having the best damn prime rib you won't find anywhere else in San Francisco and it's no surprise how great the prime rib tastes and how expensive this restaurant truly is. Yes you got that right, this restaurant is downright expensive and unless you don't have the kind of money to afford eating here, don't bother doing so because you'll be completely broke after dinner's over. Even if the restaurant is expensive to eat at, it's still one of those restaurants where you have to eat at to truly understand what makes this a great restaurant worthy of eating at otherwise you won't know until you try.
At the same time, it's absolutely worth eating at House of Prime Rib because they serve the best roasted prime rib you won't find at any other restaurants except here and the prime rib comes in different forms of how you want them. You can either have your prime rib as a city cut, King Henry IV cut, and I don't seem to remember what the other names were but nonetheless, they're worth trying especially if you're a prime rib lover. The best part about it all, it comes with a steaming hot baked potato with bacon bits, green onions, sour cream, and melted butter. Not to also mention, the prime rib comes with cream spinach and the option of having horse radish or Yorkshire pudding. If you see a chef pushing around a giant silver looking thing from table to table, that's where you have the prime rib and they know exactly how to cut it and serve it to you in terms of what prime rib you ordered in the first place.
The ambiance inside of House of Prime Rib can speak for itself. It's a fancy restaurant that's expensive to eat at and has a dress code rule you must follow by if you're wanting to eat here. It's kind of a big restaurant on the inside because of the occupancy of how many people can fit in with a nice atmosphere that'll make you feel welcome and glad you picked the right restaurant to eat at. The service is unbelievably great and unless you've never eaten at this restaurant before, you'll never understand how important it is to have great service otherwise it's not worth eating here even if the food is delicious. You'd wanna make sure you dress up appropriately and meet the dress code requirement. This restaurant isn't your typical casual restaurant to eat at where you can dress up casual as you see fit; this restaurant is really expensive to eat at and if you really wanna eat here and get your money's worth, dress accordingly or go elsewhere. Simple as that.
Whenever I'll have the chance to come back to San Francisco somewhere down the road, you can bet I'll be wanting to eat at House of Prime Rib. As long as I have the money and I'm able to afford eating at this restaurant, you damn right I'll be glad to come back and eat here. In the meantime, I don't see that happening anytime soon unfortunately.Listed in: WrestleMania, King of the Ring, Judgment Day
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Review from Rebecca K.
Sonoma, CA
1/19/2012
Going out for a big beef plate is an annual event with a particular group of my family and friends. It's called "MeatFest" and this year's venue was House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. Overall, we were not disappointed; the beef was very tender and cooked to perfection. However, the menu is pretty limited to beef, beef, or beef, and there aren't a lot of side dish options either. But, if all you're craving is Prime Rib, this place fits the bill.
Our table began with the Salad Bowl, a mix of greens prepared at the table and tossed in a house dressing that resembles Russian dressing. It was pretty tasty and the sourdough bread served along with it (warm, by the way) was fantastic.
In true gender-stereotype fashion, the ladies ordered the "City Cut", which is the smallest cut for a lighter appetite while the two men totally went for it by ordering the "King Henry the VIII cut", an extra-generous, thick cut of prime beef with the bone. And, if you finish your King Henry, you will be offered an additional slice at no extra charge. One of our guys went for it and lived to tell the tale. The sides were creamed spinach and creamed corn, both very tasty. The Yorkshire pudding was yummy but don't expect a popover style - this is more like a pancake and good for sopping up meat juices. Desserts are hit-or-miss but that's really not the point of going to a place called House of Prime Rib.
A word about the wine list; it is very solid with many quality offerings. But the vintages are pretty young for drinking with big slabs of beef and the prices tend to be high. (I am currently drinking 10 - 15 yr. old cabernet sauvignons.) One gets the sense that the restaurant is taking full advantage of their SF-based price mark ups. If you have a nice bottle of something at home, bring it. You'll be drinking better wine for cheaper as the corkage still is far less than a good bottle of too young wine that may or may not complement the meal.
One final thing - don't come here for an intimate dining experience. It is loud and crowded. Some parties were very dressed up while others were completely casual. It's almost like a diner in that regard - very busy with good but formulaic food. We had a swell time, but MeatFest 2013 will definitely seek out a different dining establishment. -
Review from dilly m.
San Francisco, CA
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
The place is solid. First time i ate there was about 8-9 years ago, most recent was last night. Love the salad and the simplicity of the menu...thin, medium or huge cut of Prime Rib! I mean who doesn't love this place? Even the entire offensive line for the 49er's were in the house last night.
I one complaint was the about the table they sat us at. We were a group of 8 (had reservations) and they stuck us at a table that was made up of one round table and a tiny square table the placed next to it. The 3 of us on the small table had zero room, of course when i asked the hostesses is she could do something about it, she gave me the "i'll see what i can do" but never reappeared. Good thing the rest of the staff made up for lack of effort. -
Review from Jeff L.
CA
1/14/2012
Found out about this place from Anthony Bourdain's show. From the tv screen, the place looks like a cafeteria. But video can be deceiving, the place is opulent and like a labyrinth.
We did not make reservations (shame on us), but because we were unsure of the time we would arrive. So we had time to drink at the bar and the moment flew quickly.
We had a bottle of Gewurtztraminer, and the works that goes with every meal: sumptuous salads (very satisfying from the well blended hard boiled egg component and bacon), the waitress preparing your potatoes, English pudding (breadlike), and slabs of juicy meat (King Henry's cut and a daintier English cut).
Can the meat from House of Prime Rib make you wax poetic like in Bourdain's episode. Yes! The cuts of Prime Rib from a reliquary and blimp-like server was sensual, satisfying, and primal. It was dripping in au jus.
We were given top notch hospitality: the waitress made sure we had our drinks (alcoholic and non) poured for us like a telepathic cup-bearer. -
Review from Grace H.
1/10/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Hail King Henry VIII!
We've frequented here a number of times and has always left satisfied. HOPR serves up the meanest prime rib in the bay. We typically order the King Henry VIII cut -EACH (yes I can finish it + seconds too!!) My husband gets very excited watching me stuff my face with quality meat (too bad I catch a serious case of food coma afterwards so no dessert for him -yikes!) Sucky they dont let you pack seconds to go :(
HOPR is quality dinning on a dime. Very reasonably priced. Wish they had more side options tho. King Henry.. till we meat again! xOxO -
Review from Lauren J.
Livermore, CA
1/24/2012
It's our family tradition to eat here a few days before Christmas each year. It's such a treat and we look forward to it each year. I can't speak to the atmosphere during the non-holiday season, but around Christmastime it is so cozy and you feel like you're about to sit down to a special meal...which is true! I always request an end cut which is not on the menu, but they happily provide it every time. I'm not typically a big meat-eater but I make exceptions for this restaurant.
We typically make early reservations knowing that we'll leave stuffed and in need to some time to walk it off and we consistently get seated on time...so efficiently in fact that we purposely arrive early to enjoy the bar area before taking our table. Later reservations tend to be a bit delayed because people take their time dining.
All in all it's one of my favorite meals of the year. Dress up, go on an empty stomach, and take in the ambiance because it really does feel like a little escape. And a little secret...the 49ers eat here each year too, so if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me!
(P.S. my order: end piece city cut, creamed spinach, baked potato) -
Review from Angie Q.
1/7/2012
I cannot believe I have not reviewed this place yet! It's a heck of an experience! It has a very old school atmosphere, which I love and thoroughly enjoy. You will not believe how great the service is, attentive, knowledgeable, formal, yet charming and relatable. I had great waiters each time.
I recommend: Mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and the King Henry VIII cut. I was so close to finishing the King Henry last time, must eat less salad next time!
Obviously the prime rib is unbelievably good. It literally melts and requires a very small amount of chewing. The salad dressing is delicious, you could almost drink that stuff. Yorkshire pudding is great, but not necessary.. I need to remember to eat less of that stuff so I can finish my huge cut of meat!
Make a reservation before you go and don't always believe opentable! -
Review from hugh l.
San Francisco, CA
1/30/2012
Alright, So i came here after working a food show in moscone center. We had reservations but waited bout 15 mins before we got seated. During the wait we sat at the bar and had Manhatten's, boy was it strong. I havent been back here in a while and had Broadway Prime about a month ago. I ordered medium rare but it looked rarer than normal. Thats fine, cuz it tasted absolutely fantastic. I loved it so much, I actually finished the second slice. Walked out stuff to the Max!!
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Review from Johanah I.
Daly City, CA
1/21/2012
I came here for the first time forced to dress up because my date told me to.. Good thing I did because they do take dressing up seriously. It had a really nice atmosphere like I thought it would but I was STARVING. It felt like forever when I was waiting for my food, but when the service came I had no complaints, and the waiters who helped me were nice and sweet.
I ordered the City Cut (because I'm not really a steak lover) with mash potatoes, and, cream corn. The cream corn was perfect, the mash potatoes were really soggy and watery, but the steak was AMAZING! It was grilled just the way I liked (medium well) it was juicy with the gravy they poured on top and it melted in my mouth, I was expecting regular dry steak but I was wrong!
For dessert I ordered the Tiramitsu, yummy :) it was cold and soft which also melted in my mouth.
I'm giving it a 5 because the food & the atmosphere was worth it, only problem I have was the price, which gave me a mini heart attack when I saw... But ehhh, I'll definitely come again :)
