House of Prime Rib

As a former Steak and Ale kitchen manager, I have high expectations for Prime Rib and can be a tough critic! What could they improve on...NOTHING!!! The service is top notch and professional, the atmosphere warm and cozy, and the beef succulent and tender! If you are a beef lover, this wonderful establishment is a must! There is not a place in Texas that has been able to touch it yet! I do recommend reservations. Get yourself on by, and enjoy one of the best meals to be had in the Bay Area!

Pros: Best Prime Rib, Great Salad Dressing, Attentive Service

Cons: Very Busy->RSVP, Small Waiting Area

Posted 10/19/02

This is my favorite place for prime rib. It is absolutely delicious!!!

They come around and cut the prime rib in front of you. Their salad is very unique and tasty. Great bread/butter too! I love their creamed spinach and mashed potatoes...

the best part...it's all you can eat!!!

Pros: best

Cons: parking, crowded

Posted 09/24/02

If you're looking for great Prime Rib, this is the place to go. I wouldn't recommend eating anything else but the prime rib because it's their specialty. This is a San Francisco classic and feels a bit like a trip back in time.

Posted 09/24/02

remember to ask for seconds if, surprisingly, you didn't have enough in round 1. english cut, city cut, house cut & king henry VIII cut for the serious beef eater...name your prime rib and HOPR delivers, along w/ a mouth watering salad w/ their secret dressing tossed tableside. granted, ridiculous waits (even w/ res. at times) BUT you eat almost immediately after ordering and it's well worth it.

Pros: great prime rib, comfortable dining rm, great value

Cons: long wait

Posted 09/18/02

This place is awesome. They do one thing and do it very well. The cocktails are huge and I always find the sevice to be very hospitable.

Pros: great meat, big cocktails, excellent spinach

Cons: weak wine list

Posted 09/18/02

Simply amazing! From the salad and potatoes, to the yorkshire pudding and, obviously, the prime rib, everything about The House of Prime Rib is fabulous.

Posted 09/16/02

Pardon the Frank Zappa reference, but this restaurant almost feels like family - some great and occasionally not-so-great things about it. This most recent visit was vintage; outstanding, tender prime rib cooked and seasoned perfectly. Creamed spinach very tasty but don't fool yourself into thinking it's good for you. Great martinis too! After dining there 17 years, you're bound to hit a weak night, so if you're disappointed don't be afraid to tell your waiter or better yet, Gus the maitre-d.

Pros: great food, comfortable lounge, personable staff

Cons: sometimes long wait, not for vegetarians, $15 corkage fee

Posted 09/11/02

...you can thank me later. Not only is the PR at HPR outstanding, but the sides and the amazing salad and dressing just make it that much better. Great to go with a group. Good, friendly service. One of the more enjoyable dining experiences I've had in SF...

Posted 09/09/02

What can I say?? I have been to House of Prime Rib with my boyfriend more times than I can count! Well-worth the money for the tender, juicy, and flavorful medium-rare prime rib!! Pre-dinner cocktails are always perfect, desserts like the Tiramisu warmed and melted in our mouths. Have always left feeling jusssssst right! Waiters/waitresses are laid back and very friendly, not so sure about the hostesses though. But hey, you're just coming for the food, right?

Posted 09/09/02

i took my family here when they visited from la and we had a great time eating here... the prime rib was succulent and the ambience reminded me of an old english library... definitely a great place for prime rib...

Posted 09/04/02

I TOTALLY enjoy this restaurant. I have been eating here for years..and have always found their food to absolutely delicious and the servers to be accomadating...event the manager. This a great place to get excellent food for a very good price.

Pros: food, service

Cons: crowded, parking

Posted 09/03/02

I love house of prime rib. This place has the best value in the city. Great prime rib with best side dishes! People work there are down to earth too. Highly recommending for meat lovers.

Posted 08/05/02

Vegitarians beware: this is a place for meat lover. Choose the cut and portions you want for prime rib that melts in your mouth. All the additional courses are superb, crisp salad with the secret spices, baked or mashed potatoes with all the fixings, yorkshire pudding to soak up the juices, and great desserts. For those who like spicey, get the horseradish from the kitchen to flare up those nostrels. Nice wine selection as well. Go early to sip on great cocktails. Nothing fancy here, just old school charm that worked 50 years ago, and works still today.

Pros: Valet parking

Cons: can get noisy

Posted 08/02/02

Every time it's the same. Bread, salad, prime rib, potato, creamed spinach, yorkshire pudding. 50-some years of perfecting makes for great food and service. Old school? Yes. Great food? Heck yes. And reasonably priced!

Pros: food

Cons: need advanced ressies

Posted 07/24/02

Prepare your stomach for lots and lots of food. Only problem is that not all of it is that great. I liked the prime rib, but the salad drowns in the huge bath of dressing and the spinach and mashed potatoes are pretty bland, yet very salty.

Service was excellent. Baked potato was very good, and the spicy horseradish will keep your sinuses clear for the rest of the night.

I suggest getting the a la carte order of prime rib, which includes everything in the House Cut except the salad. Second helpings are free so take advantage of it.

Pros: excellent service, tender prime rib, lots of food

Cons: salad over dressed

Posted 07/15/02

all i can say is that this place serves great prime rib with great sides! i've been more than once and each time has been has been good meal with surprisingly unpretentious service.

Posted 07/02/02