rib eye
noun
: the large piece of meat that lies along the outer side of the rib (as of a steer)
also
: a serving of this
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Dishes range from approachable American classics like burgers, wings and pizzas to items with more international flair such as Korean rib eye, shiitake garlic noodles and spicy za’atar hummus.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman On the morning of a high-profile event at Aunt Orsa’s renowned restaurant, 22 rib eye steaks are stolen, throwing the kitchen into chaos.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
And if all else fails, throw a boneless rib eye or skirt steak in the freezer until firm and use a sharp knife to slice it yourself.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For dinner, the appetizer and desert options remain the same for each course, but the entrées ranging from a chicken tender platter, to a Hawaiian rib eye.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman On the morning of a high-profile event at Aunt Orsa’s renowned restaurant, 22 rib eye steaks are stolen, throwing the kitchen into chaos.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
And if all else fails, throw a boneless rib eye or skirt steak in the freezer until firm and use a sharp knife to slice it yourself.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
For dinner, the appetizer and desert options remain the same for each course, but the entrées ranging from a chicken tender platter, to a Hawaiian rib eye.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Rib eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20eye. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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