Lawry's The Prime Rib is an upscale gourmet
restaurant chain specializing in prime rib. The original location on Restaurant Row on
La Cienega Boulevard in
Beverly Hills, California, was opened in 1938 by Lawrence L. "Lawry" Frank and Walter Van de Kamp. There are now several additional locations in the United States and world wide. The company is still operated by the families of the founders, with Richard R. Frank, grandson of Lawrence Frank, serving as president and CEO.