Ward's House of Prime
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house. Wine strengths: California, France, Italy.
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The menu
What to order
- Large cut prime rib (40–360 oz)
- Prime rib dinners to go
- Veal Marsala
- Seafood sampler
- Dry-aged New York strip
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Steak house. Wine strengths: California, France, Italy.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Ward's House of Prime
The wine
Ward's House of Prime holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Sommelier-led
- Craft cocktails
- Beer program
Details
- Lively
- Classic
- Well Known
- Energetic
- Sophisticated
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Date Night
- Celebration
- After Work
- Special Occasion
- Private Event
- Private Dining
- Wine Cellar
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Beer Program
- Craft Cocktails
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Whiskey
- Scotch
- Bourbon
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
- Pescatarian Friendly
- Allergy Accommodating
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 4–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 4–9 PM
- Saturday
- 4–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Classic downtown steakhouse with a lively lounge and bar area, multiple dining rooms, and an upscale yet approachable atmosphere focused on hearty prime rib and steak dinners, making it feel energetic but still suitable for business dinners and celebrations.