The best rib-eye steaks for a restaurant-worthy dinner

Overall score: 84/100

Our testing panel enjoyed this rib-eye's enticing umami scent and thick cut, which was beautifully tender. Daylesford cows are reared on a diet of grass pasture and wild forage, so the meat is irresistibly rich and succulent, with a savoury taste and lovely earthy notes.

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Overall score: 81/100

Matured for 30 days, this thick rib-eye steak has a delicate marbling of fat and a wonderfully juicy texture, which is slightly chewy. Testers likened the aroma to a high-quality hamburger with is mouth-wateringly beefy scent. Testers also found it had a gentle meaty flavour, which was slightly chargrilled. The additional seasoning elevated the taste, too.

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Overall score: 79/100

This thick cut of beef has a rich, earthy aroma that caramelises when cooked. Testers enjoyed the combination of flavours, which is a mix of freshly charred meat and buttery fat. The fat was crispy, too. Some testers found parts of the steak a little chewy though, and others wished for a deeper savoury taste from the meat.

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Overall score: 78/100

This steak is sourced from cows fed exclusively on grass, which is why it has a rich and deliciously meaty aroma and taste. There's also plenty of fat marbled throughout. Our testers appreciated the fresh smell of the meat and adored its strong, savoury flavour, likening its richness to offal. The thick cut of the steak did mean the middle remained a touch too blue for some when cooked to medium rare, and some testers also found the rarer parts a little too chewy.

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Overall score: 77/100

This rib-eye melts deliciously in the mouth and has a meaty, chargrilled scent, which enticed testers from the start and reminded some of a roast dinner. The finely cut steak has been matured for 65 days, giving it an initial deep flavour. There's an intense umami taste too, but this sadly dissipates quickly. Most testers enjoyed its caramelised fat, with only a few complaining of its greasiness.

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Overall score: 76/100

This is a thick and juicy steak that sears well when cooked. The testing panel enjoyed the well-rounded beefy taste and scent, but did find it wasn’t flavoursome enough. Many wanted a punchier offering and a less chewy bite.

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Overall score: 74/100

This rib-eye has an enticingly beefy, chargrilled aroma, thanks to how easily it sears. The natural sweet taste of the meat is enjoyable and extra seasoning enhances its richness. However, the wateriness of the steak was disappointing. There were pockets of tenderness in this rib-eye and it looked juicy and lean, but many found it quite chewy.

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Overall score: 74/100

Despite having tried the thin cut, testers were impressed with the thickness of this meat and praised its tender, juicy appearance. The steak has a tempting savoury aroma, with a touch of natural sweetness from the beef. The fat gives this rib-eye a buttery taste, which adds depth to its flavour. However, despite its 21-day maturation, the flavour of the meat isn’t as long-lasting as we'd like. It does have the ideal bite though - not too chewy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. This rib-eye can be bought from thin to extra-thick cut, with prices ranging from £5.36 for 150-220g to £11.45 for 360–430g.

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Overall score: 73/100

This tender cut of beef has the right kind of chewiness - it melts in the mouth and gives the steak a complex and satisfying texture. It has an intensely rich, meaty aroma that had testers looking forward to an impactful and flavoursome bite. Hearty in taste, the steak has a strong, natural beefy flavour that's enhanced by slight caramelisation (thanks to the seared edges). Sadly, the flavour is short-lived as some testers felt it became bland too quickly.

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Overall score: 72/100

Though a little on the thin side, this steak browns well while maintaining a lovely pinkish-red colour inside. Seasoning adds depth to its meaty aroma and many found its seared smell appealing. Testers loved the texture of the steak - tender with just the right amount of chew - and were pleased by the charred notes, which added depth to its taste. Some felt the overall flavour wasn’t strong enough.

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M&S British Steakhouse Thick Cut Rib-Eye Steak: £10 for 380g, 71/100

Lidl Deluxe Dry Aged British Beef Aberdeen Angus Rib-Eye Steak: £3.99 for 227g, 71/100

Aldi Specially Selected Dry Aged on the Bone Aberdeen Angus Rib-Eye Steak: £3.99 for 227g, 71/100

Tesco British Beef Rib-Eye Steak: £3.90 for 227g, 66/100

Waitrose & Partners British Beef Rib-Eye: £25 per kg, 65/100

Riverford Organic Rib-Eye Steak: £13 for 380g 62/100

Eden Beef Rib-Eye Steak, Ocado: £5 for 170g, 59/100