Enjoy tender steak and hearty sides at these budget-friendly chains.
Going out for excellent prime rib is never going to be the most budget-friendly option, but several restaurants have delicious steak and sides diners can enjoy without spending a fortune. These steakhouses are known for exceptional slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth steak guests can’t get enough of, and even with a reasonable price point there is no sacrifice in quality. So where are these magical restaurants to be found? Here are five chains where the delicious prime rib is still under $30, and fans are thrilled.
Texas Roadhouse
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Of course Texas Roadhouse has one of the best deals for prime rib out there: Diners can get a 14 oz prime rib dinner for $27.99 and a 16 oz. for slightly more at $30.99, which comes with two sides. “I ordered the prime rib medium rare which was cooked to perfection along with mashed potatoes gravy and green beans,” one diner shared. “They always supply a never-ending supply of hot rolls and honey butter.”
J. Alexander’s
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The French Dip sandwich at J. Alexander’s is made of thinly-sliced, slow-roasted prime rib on a baguette for $27 which fans call a tried and true winner. “I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve ordered this over the years,” one Boca-based diner said, posting a picture of the sandwich on Facebook. “It has a generous amount of tender, lean beef piled on to a roll which you can dunk away into the provided Au Jus. Not shown in this pic is the requested horseradish sauce that I slathered onto the meat before dunking.”
Black Angus
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Black Angus has a delicious French Dip made with shaved Prime Rib, Swiss cheese and au jus, served in a toasted bun with caramelized onions for $22. “Great service and wonderful bar ambiance!” one happy guest said. “My French Dip and fries were amazing! Nina and staff were wonderful!!”
Hillstone
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The French Dip sandwich at Hillstone is made with thinly sliced roasted prime rib on a house-made french roll served au jus, with a side of either french fries or coleslaw. “This is the French dip served at Hillstone in Santa Monica (they have restaurants nationwide),” one fan said, sharing a picture of their meal. “This is a heavenly sandwich second only to a perfect pastrami on rye. Everything from the roll to the meat to the au jus is amazing. You MUST ask for the horseradish (yes, sauce).”
Outback Steakhouse
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Outback Steakhouse has a French dip-style Prime Rib Sandwich at some locations, for around $18. “Hubs got the Prime Rib Sandwich – I think he’s found a new favorite. Flavors on point, hot and fresh!” one diner said.
