The prime rib will be the headliner in the story you tell friends afterward, but the supporting details will include that wagon-wheel salad bar, the Western décor, and the warmth of the welcome.

The House of Prime Rib isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a carnivore’s cathedral, a temple of tradition, and quite possibly the most delicious time machine in California.

For a gorgeous spring hike where you can get sweeping views of wildflower-covered hills and a river below, head to this steep but worth it trail in Washington.