Design District
Niku Steakhouse
WAG
93
Best-looking room in the rankings. Would return without a debate segment about marbling.
Date night: 98
Martini: 88
Ambiance: 99
Return solo: Yes
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Rank #1
San Francisco / Nob Hill
House of Prime Rib
SB
96
A cart-based dynasty with gravy in its veins.
Best order: King Henry cut, loaded baked potato, martini with authority
Revisit: Weekly Threat
Rank #2
San Francisco / Marina
Bobo's
SB
92
Big steaks, bigger confidence, absolutely no chill.
Best order: Bone-in filet, crab appetizer, red wine that feels financially irresponsible
Revisit: Playoff Lock
Rank #3
San Francisco / SoMa
Alexander's Steakhouse
SB
89
A tasting-menu brain in a steakhouse body.
Best order: Wagyu sampler, hamachi shots, whatever dessert has drama
Revisit: Playoff Lock
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RankRestaurantCitySBWAGBest orderVerdict
1Rank
House of Prime Rib
Nob Hill
San Francisco / $$$
SB
96
WAG
91
King Henry cut, loaded baked potato, martini with authority
A cart-based dynasty with gravy in its veins.
2Rank
Bobo's
Marina
San Francisco / $$$$
SB
92
WAG
84
Bone-in filet, crab appetizer, red wine that feels financially irresponsible
Big steaks, bigger confidence, absolutely no chill.
3Rank
Alexander's Steakhouse
SoMa
San Francisco / $$$$
SB
89
WAG
88
Wagyu sampler, hamachi shots, whatever dessert has drama
A tasting-menu brain in a steakhouse body.
4Rank
Niku Steakhouse
Design District
San Francisco / $$$$
SB
87
WAG
93
A5 wagyu, crispy potatoes, Japanese whisky
Gorgeous room, serious beef, tiny margin for error.