"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Beloved House of Prime Rib owner and San Francisco icon Joe Betz has passed away at the age of 86. Born in 1939 in Germany, Betz arrived in the United States at 20 years old and bought his first restaurant in San Francisco eight years later in 1968. That restaurant was Hoffman's Grill, which was later designated a San Francisco landmark in 1981, before closing a few years later. Betz bought House of Prime Rib from its original owner, Lou Balaski, in 1985."
"Beyond operating one of San Francisco's most famous restaurants, Betz was beloved for his philanthropic activities, which included serving prime rib for Christmas Eve dinner to more than 1,500 people in need at Glide Memorial Church. ABC7's Larry Beil wrote on X: "The world just lost an incredible man. Joe Betz was a generous, kind, caring man who brought joy to everyone he ever met. LOVE YOU JOE FOREVER." Betz is survived by his two sons, Michael and Steven."
Joe Betz, born in Germany in 1939, emigrated to the United States at age 20 and became a prominent San Francisco restaurateur. He bought his first restaurant, Hoffman's Grill, in 1968; Hoffman's Grill later became a San Francisco landmark before closing. Betz purchased the House of Prime Rib from Lou Balaski in 1985 and operated it as one of the city's most famous restaurants. He was known for philanthropic work, notably serving prime rib on Christmas Eve to over 1,500 people at Glide Memorial Church. Betz died at age 86 and is survived by two sons, Michael and Steven.
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