Having lived in SF for almost a decade, I had always wanted to try Harris to see how it compared to House of Prime Rib (which is my all time #1 spot in the city). I've always been super curious, and tonight, I can finally check Harris off my list of restaurants I need to try. I ordered the prime rib (English cut just like I would at HOPR) and it was quite good! But with that said, if you're truly looking for the best prime rib, I still prefer HOPR. The English cut slices are thinner and the jus is more to my liking at HOPR. HOPR is also slightly cheaper by a few bucks while also offering more (e.g. house salad and Yorkshire pudding). I also prefer creamed corn to creamed spinach and Harris only has creamed spinach. There are a couple of categories where Harris gets the W though. At Harris, you don't need to make a reservation over a month in advance. The ambiance is also really beautiful at Harris as well. It's incredibly charming inside and much more spacious and relaxing compared to HOPR where the tables are all squished together. read more

Harris' Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We just enjoyed a 9-person event last night at Harris' Restaurant. From the moment entering the building, one has a sense of steeped old-world feel. Lots of wood, tufted leather seating surfaces, well groomed and polite staff--just right off the bat one could grasp that the evening would be a winner. And it was. We started with several appetizers including the authentic onion rings, deep fried mushrooms, steak tar-tar and the smoked salmon--the latter being my favorite. Some in the group enjoyed soups or salads and then on to the main event--with a selection of beef that is wildly impressive. Unlike me to order a steak with sauce, but I had to try their Pepper Steak as that is not something I would make at home. It was DELICIOUS, cooked a perfect medium rare, along with a baked potato (loaded) and zucchini. The gentleman next to me had Steak Diane--also cooked perfectly. Others around the table enjoyed the Pepper Steak, a Filet, the Ribeye, New York, etc. Portions are very generous. Desserts were ordered and served included cheesecake and other items that I did not taste but all looked good. The wait staff led by Anthony and wine steward Victor with their respective team members were awesome. We sat for nearly three and a half hours totally immersed in an outstanding setting. Excellence award to the Chef and kitchen staff! Perfectly wonderful! Thank you. read more

Harris' Restaurant - Beef in the window - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good steak and willing to let us share a large steak. Decent service, very traditional ambiance... kind of awkward that all the busboys are people of color and the servers are all white men. I wish some of the sides they used to serve pre Covid like the mac and cheese would come back, but other than that the steak is solid. The vegi was a bit plain and over cooked. read more

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Food was so good & experience was great! Lucy was the sweetest and knew everything on the menu by heart, we were so impressed. The setting was cute too! read more

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Classic steakhouse that feels like a step back in time to a gilded age. Absolutely beautiful inside. The staff is super accommodating and friendly and very helpful. Portions are not disappointing at all and the preparation of the meal is perfect. Wonderful place for any occasion. Truly impressive. read more

I was the first person to arrived from our group. So I started at the bar and ordered a cocktail. Once our party arrived with sat at our table. Service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive. I ordered house wine and Bone in ribeye. Our table shared onion rings and mushrooms. The ribeye was cooked perfectly to medium. The onion rings were crunchy, not oily, and didn't have too much breading, it was delicious. The mushrooms has some light breading and was delicious after dipping it in the vinaigrette sauce. I would put the Vinaigrette sauce on fried fish or steak. Dinner was great. The next day I realized I forgot to pay for my drink at the bar. I call the general number around 530 pm Friday and informed the staff I forgot to pay for my drink. I asked if I can pay over the phone. The employee said don't worry it happens and consider it Xmas Gift. The customer service I experienced From the table to the staff was excellent. I can't wait to my next dinner experience at this restaurant. Thank you to all the Staff who made "My last day at work dinner" and awesome experience read more

Harris' Restaurant - Ribeye, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables. Excellent - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic filet mignon, scalloped potatoes, potato bisque soup. (Harris's is an old school San Francisco classic that was originally known as Grison's.) I celebrated an old friend's birthday there last week, and reminded her of our New Year's Eve 1980 dinner! read more

Harris' Restaurant - Dessert for the birthday girl (strawberry mousse) - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came out here for my dad's bday celebration. Food was great, but the waiter we had was even better. Idk if she knew I was gay, but definitely kept insinuating I looked like someone who liked espresso martinis (which I don't), but nevertheless, I ordered the espresso martini and it was great. Shared a tomahawk steak with my partner, and it was good. The atmosphere was really old school classic, high dining but not pretentious spot, and definitely a great spot for a bday celebration for the family. Food was good, but I'd say the atmosphere, and staff make it a 5-star for me. read more

Harris' has that old school SF vibe that I love. I hadn't been back here for years, but my boyfriend wanted to come here for his birthday because he really enjoyed their peppered steak. We were about 10 minutes late for our reservation, but the hosts were great and seated us right away. We were quickly greeted by our server and given complimentary bread and butter, which is always a favorite of mine. We decided not to indulge with any appetizers and go straight for our meals. We got our steaks medium rare and both were cooked to perfection. They came with sides as well; we ordered the potatoes for each of us, green beans and creamed spinach. The server was nice enough to bring out a complimentary birthday dessert and we also ordered the bread pudding, which was amazing!! This place has remained consistent and everything was on point. read more

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My family threw a surprise party for my great-grandmother's birthday, and we loved every part of the experience, from planning to the dinner itself. We booked their Skylight room, which can fit up to 70 guests, chose a custom menu, and had the option for an open bar (which we declined). They let us arrive a few hours early to set up decorations and provided a microphone and projector for speeches and a photo presentation. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and my grandmother had a wonderful time. I definitely want to return for an upscale date night to enjoy the restaurant's ambiance. read more

Harris' Restaurant - 12 oz. Raw USDA Prime Boneless New York - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I went to Harris for my birthday dinner and had a fantastic time. The staff is very pleasant and the food was delicious. The steak is perfectly cooked to your liking and they have a variety of cuts, depending on what your preferences are. I was particularly pleased with the special appetizers that had that night, including caprese salad and scallops. Overall, a really great and special dinner experience that I would recommend. It is on the corner of Van Ness so seems like not the best place for a restaurant but once you're inside, you wouldn't know the difference of where you are in the city. read more

Harris' Restaurant - Birthday dessert - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The best steakhouse I've been to in the city. Old school vibe, attentive and knowledgeable staff, unparalleled steaks (porterhouse is my fave), salads (wedge with Applewood bacon!!) and sides. Don't forget dessert....house made bread pudding with chocolate chips and vanilla ice cream? Yes please!! read more

Impeccable service, delicious food, and a cozy Christmas atmosphere. We each had the prime rib, and baked Alaska (my favorite dessert and is rarely found on a menu) for dessert. Our first time dining at Harris and already can't wait to plan our next dinner here. read more

I don't usually go to fancy restaurants, but Harris' Steakhouse completely blew me away. The service was outstanding our server explained the menu and specials in detail, was incredibly attentive, and even moved the table to help us get comfortably into our booth, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was absolutely incredible. The fried mushrooms are a musttry crispy, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the sauce. Our steaks were cooked exactly how we wanted, incredibly tender and juicy, and the seasonal vegetables were fresh and full of flavor. Everything was plated beautifully and tasted just as amazing as it looked. We went for two birthdays and were surprised with a stunning strawberry mousse dessert served with a candle. Harris' is easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had and a perfect place for any special occasion. read more

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The bar and the restaurant are A++. I love the martini side cars served in crushed ice. I'm a vegetarian but my husband loves the steak here. Their salads and desserts are delicious. Their servers are always friendly, professional, and ho out of their way to give you the best service available. The ambiance is fantastic. read more

American Wagyu Ribeye 5 super juicy, flavorful Scalloped Potato 5 layered potato w/ cheese in between, flavorful Grilled Tomato 4 melted parmesan cheese on top, flavorful Oysters 4 cold, meaty, slightly sweet Cocktail Shrimp 4 only 3 large shrimps, cold, juicy Onion rings 3 crispy, comes w/ mushrooms, flavorful sauce Caesar Salad 4 anchovy, croutons, lettuce, refreshing, flavorful read more

November 15, 2025 We initially wanted to dine at another steakhouse, fortunately we were unable to get a reservation. Instead, we got to experience great service and delicious dining at Harris'! Sean R. and the rest of the team were awesome from the second we stepped into the restaurant! Very knowledgeable and professional at their craft! Attentive, not under or overly attentive. Service and timing were impeccable. Harris' will definitely be on our go to list when we visit one of our favorite cities. Mahalo Nui! Sean and Team for the great memories!!! Kurt and Kumi Veal Sweetbreads: 5 Stars Prime Rib: 4.5 Stars Experience: 10 Stars read more

I've always passed by Harris' usually after a visit to HOPR a block away and wanted to try them out to compare to the other steakhouses in the city. Super easy to get a reservation via OpenTable and many time slots were available to choose from. Arrived a little early on a Sunday night for a 8:15 pm reservation and got seated immediately. The restaurant had many tables occupied but not ridiculously busy. The vibe is old school steakhouse but not bougie/upscale. The service was amazing from start to finish. I didn't get the gentleman's name but the server regularly checked on things and was very nice. Harris' is old school and it shows with their menu. You don't have a ton of sides to choose from that are a la carte like all the other places. But instead the entrees come with their sautéed green beans and scallop potatoes. Both were good or you can substitute for something different. The crab cakes and Cesar salad were both great. The 24 oz porterhouse was a bit not what I was expecting temp wise when it came out. But the kind server noticed and asked if I wanted another prepared the right way. After some coercing I obliged and they brought out a perfectly cooked medium rare that was juicy, very tender and delicious. For dessert, the chocolate trio is a good option. You get a bit of everything. No doubt prefer Harris' over the Morton's, Ruth Chris, Maestro's in the city. read more

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Somehow my partner and I are subconsciously eating our way through all the steakhouses in SF....but we came here to celebrate my partner's birthday and it was a lot of fun! Service was friendly and the whole place isn't too pretentious. Definitely dress up a bit but they won't give you a bombastic side eye for asking for horseradish sauce. Recommend: Blackberry bramble Caesar salad Ribeye steak Baked potatoes Negroni Wasn't our favorite but still good: Crab cakes: I thought it needed something like more butter or salt perhaps Creamed spinach: A bit too heavy We also went to the bar area after dinner for more drinks and watch live jazz. Our bartender was pretty cool and chatted with us a bit! We learned some tid bits about chartreuse (apparently theres a shortage right now). read more

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Great steak. Great service and ambiance. Would come again. Had a great time. Salad was also good. Steak was a great medium rare read more

Harris' Restaurant - Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

I feel like you're separated based on how formal you're dressed. I think there was a sign somewhere in the store, but couldn't remember. But the restaurant itself was big for what it is and was able to accompany date night, upscale casual, and fancy celebratory night out! The service we received was fantastic and our orders came out all at once for our guests (beginning with refreshers, drinks, and desserts). The cuts of meat were so tender and cooked to perfection, and the scallop potatoes was delicious! I'm so glad this was a steakhouse we got to try and experience in the city that delivered quality. It was nice to check out the displays of meat outside (and inside) to see what you're eating and how it's being aged! It was also great learning about the history of the Harris family, and the common question of whether it's associated with Harris' Ranch. Answer: no! And when you find out the why, it becomes more juicy. I'm glad our server, Mark, was beyond knowledgeable in the cuts of meat, how it is best prepared, cocktail recommendations and family history of the establishment! The live music was definitely a bonus and gave some type of speakeasy feel. My kids enjoyed it, as did we! read more

Harris' is obviously loved by the locals. It's a lovely restaurant and bar with an upscale feel and delicious food. The atmosphere was surprisingly loud with chatter even early on Saturday evening, and a live band starting around 8pm. For spirits: the old fashioned was watery and there is only one non-alcoholic cocktail listed on the menu, which unfortunately tastes horrible. For food: I enjoyed the very well cooked salmon filet which had the perfect crust, but it desperately needed seasoning. The cheesecake for dessert was smooth and decadent. The service: surprisingly inattentive and dull. We were hardly checked in on and didn't have any opportunities to order a second round of drinks. read more

Harris' Restaurant - Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

4.5 star review The steaks here are delicious and their cream spinach is also fabulous! We came here for our anniversary and got the ribeye and the filet mignon. Upgraded to the cream spinach for both the rice, pilaf, and house potatoes. This time we didn't get alcoholic drinks, but we usually do and they taste great. Service is attentive and the bread and butter they give when you sit down is delicious. Ambience is more like old-school San Francisco and if you haven't been to this place, you should definitely try it out! read more

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best steakhouse I've ever eaten at hands down. service is amazing and everything on the menu I've tried thus far has been amazing. I've been to steak houses all across the world and in New York and Harris' tops them all for taste,cquality, and value. the dry aged rib eye and prime rib are amazing. all the appetizers are amazing and a hefty portion. everything is worth the money here. great wine selection but also you can bring your own if you pay a corkage fee. read more

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This place makes house of prime rib look like McDonalds in all ways. Service:impeccable. Ambiance: San Francisco of the old days. It's pricey but worth every single penny. It never disappoints. read more

The food was phenomenal, service was on point, and great service. The ambiance was consistent with a steakhouse which is a staple to San Francisco. Made my daughter's birthday beyond special. read more

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Growing up in SF, I've passed by Harris' many times. I just can't believe I've never eaten here until recently. This is your old-school, traditional steakhouse. The decor and ambiance are reminders of a more simple time. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night. Instead of opting for steak, all seven of us ordered the prime rib. The dish comes with their traditional baked potato with all the fixings or potato of the day and creamed spinach. You can also choose to pick different sides if you'd like. Service was excellent and attentive. The prime rib was amazing! It definitely is up there with HOPR and you actually get to eat at a decent time here. We also got some appetizers to start, breaded fried scallops which was a special that day (really good) and the fried mushroom and onion rings combo (probably will skip this next time). The cocktails (sip strong and Manhattan were also refreshing. Street parking is not too bad and they also offer valet. This is a definite return for us! Maybe next time I'll try the steak. read more

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This review is for the butcher shop and not the restaurant. I put in an order for steaks from their butcher shop for Valentine's Day. I scheduled it for pick up the day before Valentine's Day. I was excited since I have ordered from them several times in the past and it was always great. However, this time around, it could have been they were inundated with orders since it was Valentine's, the quality was subpar. I opened the wrapping for each steaks, and off-the-bat they smelled "off", along with seeing some grey discoloration on the meat, which usually means the meat has started to go bad. Some people might have say the smell was the "dry aged" smell, but that wasn't it. I start cooking it and the off smell got more intense and that's all I could smell. I should have tried to get my money back but how do you prove that what they gave me was bad? ,Anyway, long story short. I ate about a 1/3 of mine and half an hour later I was in the bathroom paying the price the rest of the night. I threw out the leftover. Wasted money. All I can say is check the meat before you leave the restaurant to make sure it's safe to eat. read more

Amazing dinner. Top notch steak restaurant with a wine cellar to match! Smooth service as well. Somm recommended a superb bottle of Merlot and glass of Faust Cabernet. Wife smiled the whole time! Just bring some $$$$ read more

Service can't say enough! Absolutely amazing! Our steak was really good too. Drinks were strong and generous in size. Lastly, I like the inside of the restaurant and how it was designed. Glad I celebrated my birthday here. read more

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Once again, Harris' delivered. The service is always amazing and, despite the holiday-related busyness, our servers were friendly and efficient. Comfortable and festive setting with a nice buzz that didn't impact our ability to have a conversation at the table. The food is the star of the show; the bone-in ribeye was perfectly cooked, on-point seasoning, and just the right balance of aged beef flavor and a savory maillard crust. Even the bread and butter course, appetizers, and sides were delightful. The cocktails are well-made and consistently delicious. All our customization requests were honored and the entire experience was special, relaxed, and welcoming for me, my wife and child. Can't to visit again! read more

Best half rack of ribs yet. Sadly, sweet potato no longer an option as a side. Very friendly service a quick turnaround

Top notch! Outstanding performance! Steak was perfection! Service was superb and the ambiance is high brow!

I go here for the rib-eye steak, less so the prime rib. For prime rib, go to House of Prime Rib. Service is always prompt. Ambiance is nice. Food is yum. Price is high, but it's a steakhouse with darn good steak. I've always been a rib-eye steak person so I haven't tried the other cuts. read more

Dining with my husband and MIL in memory of my father-in-law, Al, who passed away 22 years ago this month. Al loved old school cocktails, wine, and steaks so we chose to dine at Harris' this year. He would have loved it all - the focused menus, well-prepared steakhouse classics, roomy booths, classic wood-paneled dining room, a jazz combo playing in the bar, and impeccable service. Kudos to Elliot and everyone who helped us tonight. Great to see the place hoppin' for a Sunday night. I last dined here for my birthday in 2019 and I'm glad to find Harris' as swell as ever. A perfectly paced dinner from bread service through dessert. Corkage is $40/bottle and coat check is available. It was a rainy evening and we sat in a booth; thankful we didn't have to keep rainy coats with us! read more

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Since we first dined here last year, we've returned a handful of times. Each time bringing new guests too! So delicious with excellent service and a beautiful ambiance. We come so much because it's reliable, delicious and is in a great location. We also appreciate the valet option. read more

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Our first time at this location was a bit of a letdown and we left disappointed. HOWEVER, after reaching out to Harris', they went above and beyond for us. We decided to come back a second time around and it was definitely the level up from our previous experience. Nothing short of perfection! Our waiter was charismatic and efficient, the ambiance was classic and relaxed and our food was super yummy. The drinks are gooood and you definitely can't go wrong with dessert here. We highly HIGHLY recommend the fried scallops if it is available upon your visit - best appetizer hands down. Thank you Harris'. read more

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We dined at Harris' Restaurant this weekend for my official birthday dinner. My phenomenal husband saw this place and we were off to the bay area! It was pouring down rain this weekend so we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived to the restaurant that valet is available, you definitely want to use the valet. It is $18 but is well worth it to know that your car is going to be safe and not getting broken into while you're having your meal . The valet was super friendly and really quick. The service is very much appreciated. We had made reservations and were sat promptly upon arrival. We both had one of their signature, cocktails, and as you can see in the pictures, it was really nice to have a little craft and an adorable wooden barrel to keep it chilled fill up your drink when you were finished , I thought how refreshing is it for someone like me who does not drink a lot to have just the perfect amount brought to you in the original drink ordered. And like I said that little wooden barrel is so adorable you can't go wrong. We had the Harris steak tartare as an appetizer, and when I say oh my goodness, it was phenomenal. I literally mean phenomenal the flavor was spectacular. I don't know if it is their dry aged meat, but it was definitely different from others We've tried. Again another thing that I thought was very thoughtful. The server had walked by and saw we were out of crostini but had more tartare on our plate he rushed to the kitchen and got us more of the for our appetizer, and I thought that was amazingly great service. My love ordered the prime rib end cut, baked, potato and cream spinach. He said the prime rib was absolutely out of this world. It definitely was flavorful as he obviously shared a piece with the birthday girl they do prepare the baked potato table side as far as bringing all of the toppings you select what you like & how much, again nice touch. I do believe our server embodied the epitome of service. I had the 49er. It is a boneless New York strip steak, again, seasoned perfection, cooked to perfection just delectable for my potato I had the mashed potatoes and they were really good. I did need to add just a tad bit more salt & pepper for my liking, but that is personal preference .. We were way to stuffed for dessert. I would like to mention that I do feel Harris restaurant goes the extra mile when it comes to service I do believe they have been in business for over 35 years and the way they treat people is why the continue to have stayed open as long as they have. Our server who was working Saturday, February 3 was tall, Caucasian, bald head and glasses. We dined at 5:45 and I am so embarrassed I forgot his name. He was pretty awesome. He treated us amazingly he took phenomenal care of us and he was super friendly without doing too much. Great drinks great food and amazing memories in the book. Thank you Harris read more

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My husband and I came here after we couldn't get a walk in table at house of prime rib. The atmosphere is really old school and the bathrooms are sticky. The service is prompt in serving us our food but the restaurant was extremely cramped and the tables were too close to one another. Food was decent but I rather go to house of prime rib. read more

Harris' Restaurant - Prime rib with baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

The steak is still the best here, and the portions are generous. Ordered the liver and onions, and prime rib. Always try to stop here when driving to/from So Cal. read more

Harris' Restaurant - Liver and onions - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

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