Harris' Restaurant, Van Ness
107 people recommend, 13 warn against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco, r/SFFood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 39 threads.
What people say, in short
Diners widely recommend Harris', a traditional old-school steakhouse on Van Ness, a block from House of Prime Rib. Many name it as their top steakhouse pick, and many point to its steak or prime rib. Some say it is an easier way to get a steakhouse dinner when House of Prime Rib is hard to book, and some like sitting at the bar for a drink. Some say it costs more or is pricey. Some are lukewarm, calling it acceptable but ranking others higher, just okay, or the prime rib underwhelming.
Address
Harris' Restaurant - The San Francisco Steakhouse, 2100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Prime rib
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Shoddy_Cold_2807 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Recommends sitting at Harris' bar: good food, a nice crowd, and jazz in the evenings.
- Recommendsu/carlosccextractor in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2026value
Author describes a recent dinner there with a porterhouse, saying the price gap versus casual spots has shrunk.
- Recommendsu/burritolover415 in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Calls it their own top pick for a formal night out and notes it is near HOPR.
- Recommendsu/Bargle-Nawdle-Zouss in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Includes Harris' in a list of steakhouse answers to the request.
- Recommendsu/JustJudgin in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Calls Harris' the traditional choice for steak.
- Recommendsu/busquesadilla in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Names it as one of two top choices for the group.
- Recommendsu/jfresh42 in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Recommends Harris steakhouse, noting it is a block from HOPR.
- Recommendsu/Thin_Bother8217 in r/AskSF · Sep 2026taste
Names this as the place to go for steak specifically.
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- Recommendsu/RojoRugger in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2026wait time
Calls Harris' a good alternative that spares diners reservation and queue stress.
- Recommendsu/porkchop824 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Names Harris as its steakhouse pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Candid-Penalty-4504 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2026
Went to Harris' after missing out on a HOPR booking and came away impressed, calling it amazing.
- Recommendsu/jim9162 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Names Harris' as their personal favorite steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/Barney_Karate in r/AskSF · Jun 2026taste
Calls the steaks genuinely good but offers no opinion on the lobster.
- Recommendsu/Bibblegead1412 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025portion
Goes to Harris' for good steak with a sibling; says portions are large and they split dishes.
- Recommendsu/gasface in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Calls Harris' the top pick for this question.
- Recommendsu/Crazy_Custard_2081 in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Simply repeats the restaurant name from the steak pick above.
- Recommendsu/Infinite_Leg2998 in r/AskSF · Feb 2025portion
Has eaten at Harris and notes it has a small filet option they usually order at steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/fjeg in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024taste
Lists it among great steaks they see as interchangeable, with an old-school feel.
- Recommendsu/flexdogwalk3 in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Recommends Harris outright with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Expert_Vehicle_7476 in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Says Harris's is far better than HOPR.
- Recommendsu/GarciaWeirLesh in r/SFFood · Sep 2026taste
Names it as a strong prime rib option down the street; says it costs more but is easier to walk into.
- Recommendsu/croque_mademoiselle in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Can't pick between prime rib and steak here; says not to skip the creamed spinach. Likes arriving early for a bar drink.
- Recommendsu/CalGoldenBear55 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024taste
Calls Harris' prime rib awesome and its steaks great; says it's their favorite spot.
- Recommendsu/allyish in r/bayarea · Jan 2026
Suggests Harris as a good steakhouse alternative nearby to HOPR.
- Recommendsu/1Sea_Sick in r/AskSF · Jan 2025taste
Picks Harris' outright as the top choice.
- Caveatu/Sunday_Friday in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Found the prime rib underwhelming and thinks it could be cooked better at home.
- Caveatu/Jo_MamaSo in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024taste
Found it just okay: steak and sides fine, but the tartare was bland and slimy.
- Caveatu/sfmilo in r/AskSF · Sep 2024price
Relays that many people find it pricey and not much fun; secondhand, not their own view.
- Mixedu/KC-DB in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Says Harris' is acceptable but other steakhouses are better.
- Mixedu/No-Island8074 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026price
Calls Harris Steakhouse great but says its steaks are quite expensive.
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