Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib — Complete Guide 2026

texasroadhouse-menus.us/texas-roadhouse-prime-rib  |  Updated June 2026

⚠️ Prime rib is available FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY — starting at 4:00 PM. It is NOT available Monday–Thursday or at lunch on weekend days. It sells out most Friday and Saturday nights before 9 PM.

Current Prices (2026)

SizeApprox. CaloriesPriceNotes
12 oz Prime Rib~590 cal$25.99Most popular size
14 oz Prime Rib~690 cal$27.49Good middle option
16 oz Prime Rib~780 cal$29.99Best value — freshest cut at busy locations

All sizes include 2 sides + unlimited rolls + au jus + horseradish cream sauce. Prices vary by location.

6 Insider Tricks (Most People Don't Know These)

1Ask for the End Cut — Free, Better Flavor Most Valuable

The outermost slice from the roast has more seasoned bark, a crispier crust, and more intense flavor. Request it at no extra charge. Most servers won't mention it unless you ask.

2Busier Nights = Fresher Prime Rib Counter-Intuitive

The roast sits in a warmer after cooking. Busy nights cycle through it faster. A quiet night means the same roast has been sitting for hours. Busiest Fridays and Saturdays give you the freshest slices.

3Order the 16oz for the Freshest Cut

At high-volume locations, the 16oz turns over faster and forces the carver deeper into the most recently rested part of the roast.

4Ask the Kitchen to Sear It on the Flattop

Not official, but many kitchens will do it. A quick flattop sear gives the carved slice a fresh, caramelized crust — best of both slow-roast and grill.

5Two Separate Roasts for Different Doneness

Texas Roadhouse cooks one roast for rare/medium-rare orders and a separate roast for medium-well/well-done. Say your doneness clearly so the kitchen carves from the right one.

6Arrive Before 8 PM — It Sells Out

Most Friday and Saturday sell-outs happen between 8–9 PM. Arrive before 7 PM for guaranteed availability. No rain check, no holds — call ahead to confirm.

How Texas Roadhouse Makes It

Step 1 — 24-Hour Marinade

Soy sauce, liquid smoke, minced garlic, sugar, oil, kosher salt, black pepper. Overnight soak.


Step 2 — 500°F Flash Sear (15 min)

High heat builds the dark outer bark and locks in juices before the slow cook.

Step 3 — Overnight Low-and-Slow

Cook-and-hold oven. Roasts overnight at low heat. Held at exact serving temp until dinner service.


Step 4 — Carved to Order ("The Log")

Center slices = rarest. End slices = more done + more bark. Two separate roasts by doneness.

Prime Rib vs Ribeye — Quick Comparison

Prime RibFt. Worth Ribeye
Cooking styleWhole-roasted 8+ hoursGrilled to order, 8-12 min
TextureMelt-in-your-mouth tenderBold char, caramelized crust
AvailabilityFri–Sun from 4 PM only7 days, all hours
Starting price$25.99 (12oz)$24.99 (12oz)
Best forMost tender beef on menuClassic steakhouse experience

Best Side Pairings