Harris' Restaurant - The San Francisco Steakhouse

"When House Of Prime Rib is booked—or when you just want a classic American steakhouse experience with a huge slab of red meat and white tablecloth service—get to Harris’ Restaurant. This place checks all the old-school charm boxes, down to the free bread service and live jazz in the lounge next to the dining room. You’re obviously here for the great steak, but the sides aren’t as consistent. Stick with the cheesy scalloped potatoes and you’ll leave happy, and always round things out with the cheesecake." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway

"At Harris' you'll travel back to a time when steak with a strong martini was the go-to combo. And you'll like it because the throwback quotient at this classic steakhouse is the best thing about it. That and the steaks, which are corn-fed and sourced from the Midwest, dry-aged for three weeks in the restaurant, and then mesquite-fire grilled." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Harris’ Restaurant is a high-end steakhouse located on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. Known for its rich history, chef Michael Buhagiar worked his way from morning cook to head chef and eventually became the sole owner. The restaurant has hosted numerous Bay Area sports stars, including Barry Bonds and Joe Montana." - Tim Newcomb

"This Nob Hill steakhouse is the go-to for anyone seeking big hunks of meat in a classic, white tablecloth setting. Just note that you’ll have to sit in the no-reservations lounge area for the full jazz experience—that’s where the daily multi-piece sets happen. It’s more laid back than the quieter main dining room, but you can still order off the beef-filled menu if you’d like something more substantial than a martini while you watch the show. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"The massive hunks of meat on display in the windows at Harris’ let you know this place takes their beef seriously. The Nob Hill steakhouse has heavy curtains lining the wall, big murals everywhere, and, as you’ve probably guessed, excellent steak. There are eight classic, mostly dry-aged options, plus some wagyu and prime rib, but we like the juicy New York steak the most—it’s best enjoyed from one of the big leather banquettes with a martini in hand (and the accompanying sidecar in the other). Meat aside, you’re also here to soak in the live jazz or toast to a big life event while sitting in a comfy booth that’s older than your refrigerator. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez