Where to Find the Best Prime Rib in Southern California

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When you’re craving a truly spectacular prime rib dinner, you aren’t just looking for a piece of meat on a plate. You’re looking for a cut that has been slow-roasted to absolute perfection, boasting a tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth center.

While Southern California is packed with overhyped, trendy spots that charge a premium for a fancy ZIP code, locals who know their beef head to one specific destination. If you are looking for the absolute best prime rib in Southern California, your search ends at Clearman’s Steak ’N Stein in Pico Rivera.

Here is exactly what makes our prime rib a cut above the rest, and why it has kept generations of SoCal steak lovers coming back since 1946.

3 Reasons Clearman’s Serves the Ultimate SoCal Prime Rib

Many places can toss a rib roast into an oven, but crafting a legendary prime rib requires a delicate balance of time, tradition, and culinary execution.

1. The Art of the Slow Roast

At Steak ‘N Stein, we treat prime rib like a masterpiece. We start with exceptionally marbled, high-quality beef. The roast is seasoned with our signature blend of herbs and spices, then slow-roasted at a precise temperature for hours. This patient process allows the fat to render beautifully throughout the meat, locking in maximum moisture and ensuring that every single slice is uniform, incredibly tender, and bursting with rich beef flavor.

2. The Traditional Accompaniments Done Right

A legendary cut of meat deserves legendary sides. When you order our prime rib, it’s not complete without the iconic Clearman’s touch:

  • The Au Jus: Rich, deeply savory, and crafted from the natural pan drippings of the roast. It’s perfect for dipping.
  • The Horseradish Sauce: Our creamy horseradish sauce gives you a bright, sharp kick that balances the richness of the beef perfectly.
  • Our Famous Sides: Every dinner comes accompanied by our beloved red cabbage and house salads, a giant baked potato, and our iconic, irresistible cheese bread.

3. Old Hollywood Ambiance Without the Pretension

Let’s be honest: atmosphere matters. Tucked away in Pico Rivera, Steak ’N Stein offers an authentic, mid-century fine dining experience. With our classic red upholstered booths, Tiffany-style lamps, and a dramatic circular fireplace anchoring the dining room, dinner feels like an elegant Old Hollywood occasion.

Yet, we maintain a warm, welcoming vibe where you can relax with family and friends without the inflated prices or pretentious attitude of downtown LA spots.

A waiter in a black vest embroidered with "Clearman's Steak 'N Stein Inn" and a red tie holds a place with prime rib and a baked potato.

Frequently Asked Questions

To help you plan your ultimate steakhouse experience, we’ve answered the most common questions hungry diners ask about our prime rib.

When is prime rib served at Clearman’s Steak ’N Stein?

Our premium, slow-roasted Prime Rib is a weekend exclusive! It is available Friday through Sunday only, until we sell out. We highly recommend making a weekend reservation to secure your cut.

What sizes of prime rib do you offer?

We serve a generous 20oz Boneless Prime Rib cut for dinner. We also feature a Prime Rib Beef Dip sandwich on a fresh baguette with melted provolone cheese and house au jus for lunch.

Where is Clearman’s Steak ’N Stein located?

You can find us at 9545 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660. We are conveniently located right off the 605 Freeway, making us an easy drive from Whittier, Montebello, Downey, and the greater Los Angeles area.

Plan Your Prime Rib Weekend Outing

Ready to experience a true Southern California culinary tradition? Because our prime rib is slow-roasted in limited batches every weekend, tables fill up fast. Grab your favorite people, bring a hearty appetite, and let us show you why we’ve been SoCal’s favorite steakhouse secret for 80 years.

  1. Check the Calendar: Friday–Sunday Exclusive.

Remember, our signature prime rib dinner is exclusively available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Plan your night out accordingly!

  1. Book Your Table Ahead: Reservations Recommended.

Avoid the weekend rush. Book your reservation ahead of time either online or by calling us at (562) 699-8823.

  1. Come Hungry: The Full Experience.

Pace yourself! Your 20oz prime rib cut comes with a multi-course layout of our legendary cheese bread, red cabbage and house salads, and a giant baked potato.