Think Prime Steak House

29601 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, United States
+1 310-221-0415
$$$ Steak house , Restaurant
(589 Reviews)

Think Prime Steak House in Rancho Palos Verdes offers a classic steakhouse experience with a straightforward, no-frills vibe that locals seem to appreciate for certain staples. This is a place where prime cuts of beef like ribeye, prime rib, and filet mignon take center stage, supported by a wine list that leans heavily on California and international reds, including Merlots, Malbecs, and Italian varietals. The menu also embraces some seafood offerings, with oysters, lobster tails, and king crab legs rounding out the options, alongside traditional steakhouse desserts like cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake.

The atmosphere strikes a balance between cozy and somewhat dated, with an interior that some describe as a throwback to an earlier era—think plush seating and fireplaces that set a mellow mood. There’s a patio for those who prefer dining al fresco, which suits the mild coastal weather well. On warmer evenings, the outdoor area becomes an appealing spot to enjoy one of their live entertainers, adding a communal, relaxed feel to the meal.

Think Prime fits well for those looking to impress on a first date, celebrate a special moment, or gather with friends for a hearty brunch or dinner. Weekday prime rib specials, particularly on Tuesday nights, can offer a sense of routine for locals seeking something reliable yet special. The service tends to be friendly and welcoming, though experiences may vary, especially when handling group requests or split checks.

Overall, if you’re in the mood for classic steakhouse fare in a setting that’s more about straightforward comfort and familiar flavors than trendy decor or inventive cuisine, Think Prime serves that niche. Expect steady, dependable dishes, especially if oysters and prime rib are your go-tos. It’s not the flashiest spot in Rancho Palos Verdes, but it has its place as a local option for those looking to enjoy a traditional steakhouse meal without pretense.

Highlights
Has fast service
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Has private dining room
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

4:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

4:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

4:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

4:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

589 Reviews
Belinda Anderson

08 Jan 2026

Gentlemen and women would you like to impress a first date or to celebrate just life in a outside or inside cozy brunch on Sundays OR Monday thru Saturday a awesome menu with great service with a friendly staff at their bar inside their plush restaurant. If you are having dinner base on the weather sit down to a beautiful fireplace and enjoy live entertainer with song sounds of your Choice. No band but the pianist and composer voice will take you back in time. The appetizers along with the main meals are enough food for a to go bag. I would like to suggest their Ribeye or a Tomahawks. Don’t forget to order a delicious side dishes along with your meal choice guaranteed to melt in your mouth. During football,baseball and basketball season or your favorite sports enjoying the big screen TV. In the outside garden ambiance. Think Prime is located on Western in San Pedro CA. Here is my thoughtful and appreciative note you can consider when you choose this restaurant for your favorite occasion or celebration. I recently had the pleasure of dining at one of the best steakhouse in Los Angeles county. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to the owners. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere after being gone almost a year. Prime in one of my favorite places to dine. The service always exceptional—friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring, which truly enhanced the entire experience. Of course, the highlight was my Ribeye and my my guest had your Tomahawk itself — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and truly a treat for the senses. It's clear that a great deal of passion and skill goes into every aspect of your establishment. Thank you for providing such a fantastic dining experience always.I look forward to returning soon. Their Oyster Rockefeller will give you a big jump to dinner.

Bougie Corner

30 Dec 2025

I’ve been living in the area for over 15 years. I drove past this restaurant a million times. Finally, LOL! I decided to try this place out. Driving by, I would hear loud partying noise coming from the restaurant at night, so I figured it was a popular restaurant and I should be there. My fiancé and I arrived, and the place was particularly empty. Which was surprising, because, like I said, usually the place is loud with people having a blast. However, we did attend on a Sunday.. The Sunday before Thanksgiving. Perhaps people were home preparing for family, friends, and grocery shopping. Heheh… Okay, so the food was OKAY! Just OKAY. The Mediterranean salad was OK— basically cucumber and tomato. The complementary bread and butter was delicious. The lemonade was very sweet, which is how I like it. My fiancé liked the steak. The mashed potatoes could’ve been a little bit smoother. Our host was delayed returning to our table to check on us. She took a while to bring things back, like drinks. They do give a lot of food though, so that was a plus— plenty of leftovers. I would recommend trying the place out. But I don’t think we will return. All was well, but we were not WOWED by our experience to want to return.

American Heritage

14 Nov 2025

The thing good here is the oysters. The rest is sort of bland food. I have tried almost their entire menu and everything on it minus the oysters and maybe the prime rib isnt really worth it. They do have a nice patio for dinning though. I will give them that. Interior looks like it's strait out of 1980. Oysters are great here!

Gigi Kurz

13 Nov 2025

The food was delicious. Had a filet that was cooked Perfectly and sides were just as yummy. Everyone food was done perfectly and served with a reasonable time . Our waitress was pleasant, helpful and made us feel at home. Highly recommend. I only put 4 stars because we had a group and wanted to do separate checks but the manager wouldn’t allow it and made a comment for us to. Leave if we didn’t like it. We stayed because most of the group did want to Leave and our waitress was so accommodating. If it were just my husband and I we probably have left. Happy we stayed. But will never go with a big group again given we cannot do separate checks which in this case is well Over $500. Their loss.

Z M

28 Oct 2025

Amazing restaurant! The food was so good, the service was super friendly, and the place has such a nice vibe. Great for any occasion whether it’s dinner with family, a date night, or even a party. I’ll for sure be back!

Jana Boros

12 Oct 2025

Multi-rooms to please ANYmood!!! offering first rate mood satisfactions with atmospheric, multiple genre, pleasure, pleasing and decorative themes! (See included pics). There are outside fresh air seating, bar seating, billiard/wine room seating, romantic low light dining round table setting seating, and finally lounge dining. They have live music, piano bar, karaoke, Happy Hour, pool table, and dance floor. It's a great place to hold a party!!! Staff ALL very nice and welcoming.

Ins OR

01 Oct 2025

Had an amazing dinner at Think Prime. The ribeye was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Sides like the cream corn and mashed potatoes were just as impressive. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt both classy and comfortable. Highly recommend for any steak lover!

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