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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 4264 reviews

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5.0 ★ from 50 reviews

We had a wonderful dinner here for my birthday! Food was delicious, service was excellent, and we had a wonderful time

We were so happy to back at this ever elegant restaurant. Food and service excellent as always. Prime rib end cut, out of this world. Beautiful new bar hope bac...

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We enjoyed dinner on the inside, just as DC lifted some of their restrictions. The inside was well spaced and the waitstaff were very attentive. Not many guests...

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Wonderful service, the pianist is wonderful too. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there. The lobster bisque is a must. I will be going again. The only thing i...

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Amazing food, incredibly attentive staff, and the best D.C. experience. This was our second time at The Prime Rib and it was perfect again! Make sure you leave...

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Reviews for The Prime Rib in Washington DC are mixed. Some diners rave about the elegant ambiance, exceptional service, and delicious food, while others complain about the high prices and decline in quality. Many diners were shocked by the significant increase in prices and felt that the menu was overpriced. Some praised the attentive service from friendly staff and the top-quality dishes, while others criticized the cleanliness of the restaurant and the chewiness of the prime rib. Overall, the restaurant seems to be experiencing a decline in quality and value, despite its once stellar reputation.

Opentable
4.8 ★ from 142 reviews
Emma
04.05.2024 - 02:14

The Prime Rib in Washington DC , is my favorite place to dine. I actually proposed the my girlfriend there. Classy, elegant and inviting, the Prime Rib is worth...

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Rafaelo
04.05.2024 - 02:14

Wonderful dining experience to celebrate an anniversary. Service was professional and attentive. Food was delicious. Would definitely come again.

pauldc
04.05.2024 - 02:14

I love the Prime Rib and this was my first dinner there since the pandemic. Everything was wonderful: The food I had Prime Rib) was outstanding. As were the dri...

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aandsq
04.05.2024 - 02:14

The prime rib was overcooked and we should have returned it.

Michy
04.05.2024 - 02:14

The food at this restaurant was not up to par - both the crab cakes and lobster were tough and did not taste fresh. The service was lacking in personal attentio...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 588 reviews
Charles
05.02.2024 - 10:21

Great food, including their signature prime rib, in a clubby, traditional steakhouse setting. The piano and bass player add a romantic element. Staff are experi...

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LM
05.02.2024 - 10:21

My favorite restaurant in DC! The food and service is absolutely the best! Victor was s a true pro serving us and we can’t wait to go back!

Dayzia
05.02.2024 - 10:21

Celebrated a birthday here. Dinner was great and our waiter was awesome! We will definitely be back.

Tony
05.02.2024 - 10:21

Do it. Their prime rib is worth your salary. Liked the potato skin and overall good times here.

Ryan
05.02.2024 - 10:21

Excellent throwback steakhouse. Yes, you need to wear a jacket there...which maybe you should do more often at nice restaurants anyway. : Veal rib chop)

Sirved
5.0 ★ from 8 reviews
Duke
25.11.2023 - 01:37

The only restaurant I go to for roast prime rib whenever I am craving for it, always cook to perfection. Lovely ambiance with live Jazz music on the weekends an...

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Duke
25.11.2023 - 01:37

A great experience on all fronts the food, the drink, the service, the ambiance. An amazing time, but be prepared to lighten your wallet. I wouldn't come here o...

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Duke
25.11.2023 - 01:37

When we arrived Larry greeted us with the knowledge of who we were and the reservation we requested. A true professional. He then escorted us to our table. Base...

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Duke
25.11.2023 - 01:37

Lobster Santiago was tasty. Wonderful atmosphere with live music, a piano and bass. Men are required to wear a suit jacket throughout dinner.

Duke
25.11.2023 - 01:37

Birthday dinner for my brother. Excellent service, excellent food. Guys must wear a jacket but they have some if you forget yours so no worries! I had the rack...

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Menuism
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
FlavorFinder
16.01.2024 - 17:49

What a delightful meal! For a steakhouse, the menu was quite extensive. I started with a tasty heart of palm salad, my husband had the escargots. The salad was...

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Gastroranking-us
3.8 ★ from 3475 reviews

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