Chefs distribute restaurant chains that serve prime rib sandwiches.
Prime rib is usually reserved for special occasions, holiday meals or dinners for a special treat. While you’ll find prime rib at high-end steakhouses, several casual restaurant chains have found ways to bring the rich, meaty flavor of this classic cut into a cheaper, more convenient sandwich format. From slow-roasted beef piled high on toasted rolls to steakhouse-inspired sandwiches topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions and savory sauces, these chains have earned praise for offering a satisfying rib experience. Therese Buchananhome cook, food blogger and recipe developer at Table of Tessi. Here are his top five picks.
Belly
Prime rib sandwich at Belly feel more premium than a typical gourmet sandwich. Potbelly has built it around a prime rib steak rather than its usual meat, which gives it a richer, more flavorful flavor. “A prime rib sandwich features thinly sliced beef generously piled on a toasted roll,” explains Buchanan. “The meat stays tender and the bread doesn’t get soggy.”
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
In the classic prime rib dip in BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse offers a steakhouse-style sandwich experience at a casual chain restaurant price point of $19.99. “BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse offers a great prime rib sandwich with plenty of beef in every bite,” says Buchanan. “Au jus adds moisture and flavor without overwhelming the meat.”
Hillstone
The French in Hillstone is a cult that many consider one of the best chain restaurants, including Buchanan’s. “A French tenderloin is made with a thin roast of ribs piled on top of a French toast that’s firm enough to handle the juices,” he says. “The sandwich focuses on the high quality of the beef, rather than overloading it with extras.”
Laurel The Prime Rib
For a fine dining experience, Lawry’s The Prime Rib is unique. The restaurant has built its reputation on expertly prepared prime rib, slow-roasted to perfection, and tables carved from gleaming silver carts. The theatrical presentation is part of the appeal, but it’s the quality of the beef that keeps diners coming back. But for a more relaxed meal, to prime rib sandwich It’s delicious and a must, according to Buchanan. “Lauri’s has built its reputation around prime rib, and that carries over to the sandwich,” he says. The meat is tender and flavorful with Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions and whipped horseradish – served with classic juices on the side, it never disappoints.”
4 Charles Prime Rib
4 Charles Prime Rib no chain, but since it’s so fantastic, we have to include it in the list. Located in New York’s exclusive West Village supper club, 4 Charles Prime Rib is almost impossible to reserve a table as reservations fill up months in advance. But if you’re lucky enough to get a seat at the bar or a table, the prime rib sandwich is exceptional. “4 Charles takes the classic sandwich and ups the ante,” says Buchanan. “The sandwich focuses on high-quality beef that feels both tender and clean.”
Heather Newgen
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