The Prime Rib

4.8

3338 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Juan P Garcia
Private party facilities
Call for availability
Private party contact
James MacLeod: (202) 466-8811

Location
2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
20th Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambiance
Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
District of Columbia
Best Service
District of Columbia
Best Ambiance
District of Columbia
Romantic
District of Columbia
American

3,338 Reviews

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CT1105
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always outstanding -- the food, drinks, service, and ambiance.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m transitioning out of the Marines soon and I wanted to take my girlfriend out to a special place to celebrate. I am blessed to have found this place when I went searching. It was an unforgettable experience. The people, the live music, the atmosphere, and everything else came together to make what I will now remember for the rest of my life as an amazing date. If you’re reading this and are looking for a place to unwind for dinner. This is the place!
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WeldonW
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in DC in every respect. Exceptional food, service and ambiance!
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Hillrat
London
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My whole family loves this restaurant. The food is great, service is always top-notch and the whole atmosphere is incredibly classy. One of the best restaurants in Washington.
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KristinaR
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was more of a business meeting venue. Went for my birthday dinner. Server was great !
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TimS
Nashville
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at the Prime Rib is an experience that is worth the price. The atmosphere is old-school elegance but is not stuffy or pretentious. We ate there the first time we visited DC as a couple in 1998, and things have not changed much since then, which is a good thing. The food was excellent and perfectly cooked to the requested temperature, and the portions are large. Jose was our server, and he was very amiable and attentive. It was my wife's birthday, and she got a complementary creme brulee. It was the most expensive meal we have ever eaten (over $300 including gratuity and with both of us drinking water), but I got the larger prime rib at market price, which added about $60 to the total. For the combination of excellent food, generous portion size, first class service, and elegant atmosphere, it was a reasonable price.
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PatrickZ
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! The service was impeccable and outstanding piano player. Highly recommend.
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Earl
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spot for a birthday celebration. Food and service top notch.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience5
Prime rib was extremely gamy. Way overpriced. Extremely letdown and disappointed. Much better prime rib at other places like J Alexander that don’t even emphasize on prime rib. The chicken entrée should be off the menu effective immediately. I cannot imagine The combinations on that plate would not entice any pallet. Again, was looking forward to the prime rib at the moment I came to DC, and was extremely let down.
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cochrane21
Coastal Georgia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great food; friendly service — hard to top. We’ll be back.
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ToddS
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, service and food. Love the old school environment.
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Winifred
Washington DC
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this elegant restaurant. Wonderful service good music, excellent food.
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OpenTable Diner
Mississippi
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Great traditional ambience. Will definitely visit again when back in DC.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the entire world. The food, cocktails, service and ambience are beyond compare. Go.
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TYFL
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
This is a nice place for a specialty dinner…we were celebrating a dedication for a relative. Be prepared for the cost as everything is ’ala cart’ and premium priced. The waitstaff is very attentive and friendly but a little in a rush, maybe it was the later hour. The main servings are generous and perfectly cooked. The baked potatoes are perfect and the steamed asparagus is crunchy. The artichoke hearts looked delicious but were just not edible. The side salad is plain and overpriced. The desserts are simply delightful. The pianist was wonderfully talented and the music choices are classic themes with interesting jazzy interjections. Just right volumes to maintain pleasant conversation. Overall an upscale dining experience but no valet and expensive for those who do not write off the bill.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing…I will definitely go again!! My new favorite spot!
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Food lacked flavor, service was poor. Our order was wrong…server realized it then avoided our table. Don’t waste your money or time here
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Judy
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Wonderful food at an exorbitant price. Music from combo in the front room made conversation at a table for 6 difficult
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Terry
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night and service. Food was terrific. The prime rib was the best ever.
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carmenb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. The music was beautiful. We truly enjoyed our evening!
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Bridget
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down my favorite place in DC! The atmosphere is so iconic with a piano player as your evening entertainment. The prime rib is to die for as well as the apple pie. The restaurant is very intimate therefore loud conversations isn’t ideal.
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krh15ark
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always outstanding, service is impeccable and the live piano provides a great atmosphere.
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KenK
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience1
I'm not sure when The Prime Rib started to allow non-collared T-Shirts and Jeans for the dress code, but it certainly ruins the feel of this long time favorite. The food was just alright and the signature prime rib lacked in flavor
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WilliamD
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect. Food, service and ambiance, just a great dining experience. First class, Victor was outstanding.
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WillK
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff. Excellent food, best prime rib around. Lobster special presentation was fantastic
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WL22
Indiana
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
The restaurant had great ambience and great service . I was a little disappointed with the food. It wasn’t as good as other steak houses.
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PaulO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience, a little pricey but it's that kind of restaurant. Highly recommend Prime Rib for a special occasion!
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Atypical
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Larry Braeman runs a fine dining room. From the initial greeting to the final goodbye of the evening, he makes his guests, whom he always addresses by name correctly, feel valued and appreciated.
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LauraM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is such a special place, with the most wonderful people. Every single detail was exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I appreciate the staff for a very warm and fine dinning experience
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place in DC. There are many places left like this. A classic.
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RexH
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a disappointment! Drinks,appetizers, meals and desserts are all excellent.
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PaulO
Baltimore
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent, especially our wonderful server. Only complaint would be that the grilled artichoke hearts were sauteed and not grilled. We missed the charred marks and flavor.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great outing, dinner, food and staff is fantastic
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MichaelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arguably best prime rib! Period. Entire menu is 5 star. Service is tuxedo professional and decor and ambiance are second to none.
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JohnS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Prime Rib is a very special venue to celebrate a wedding anniversary or birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's the old school steakhouse experience. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was impeccable. The cocktails are fabulous. We ordered Old Fashions and the were 10/10. Must go.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, traditional restaurant. I will definitely be going back many times in the future.
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EternallyViolet
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks and food! We would return to this restaurant the next time we go to DC.
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WeldonW
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellence in food, service and atmosphere!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Prime Rib does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

The Prime Rib is rated 4.8 stars by 3338 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
20th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan P Garcia
Entertainment
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theprimeribs.com/
Phone number
(202) 466-8811
Private party facilities
Call for availability
Private party contact
James MacLeod: (202) 466-8811

The Prime Rib

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 3,338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does The Prime Rib offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Prime Rib restaurant rated?

Is The Prime Rib currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information