The 6 Best Steak Delivery Services for Grilling and Spicing Up Your Weeknight Dinner

Nothing tops an expertly cooked steak dinner. But you can raise the bar even higher with a shipment of steak from a specialty butcher, since the meat tends to be better quality than what you can find at the supermarket. With that in mind, I scoured the internet for the best steak delivery services and mail-order meat subscriptions to order any time. (FYI, my favorite of the lot is Chicago Steak Company, but more on that later.)

Whether you prefer hand-cut filet mignon, (yes, please) or a curated monthly collection (see ya, dinner rut), there's an online steak delivery service that fits the bill. The best part is that most of them offer one-time orders and monthly subscription deliveries, meaning you don't need to run to the local butcher every time you're craving beef or a specific cut.

After vetting 15 top brands—and testing the highest-reviewed and most frequently recommended ones—here are the six best online steak delivery services that ship top-tier meat directly to your door. All you have to do is prepare it—and wait for your guests' rave reviews. (Oh, and while you're at it, take a gander at our list of the best cookies to order online to round out dinner with dessert.)

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First, I scoured the internet (and tons of customer reviews) for the highest-reviewed steak delivery services and subscription boxes. I asked PureWow editors for their recommendations and had them test and photograph some brands' offerings at home. After doing more research with quality, pricing and shipping availability in mind, I narrowed down the list to the following six steak deliveries.

"The filet mignon was outrageously tender," PureWow VP of editorial Candace Davison says. "It rivaled some of the best steakhouses I've ever been to, making me truly understand the appeal of special-ordering a steak over going to your local butcher. The marbling, the quality—I was blown away."

This steak delivery service is just right for special occasions, an impromptu fancy dinner and beginner-led barbecues. "This was clearly a very high-quality set; something you'd spring for when you really want to celebrate," Davison adds. "With two small kids, going out is a very rare occasion, so this allowed us to bring the date night home. The delivery came with a basic guide to cooking and doneness, though if you're used to grilling, you won't need them (or if you have a smart meat thermometer, which makes getting a perfect sear and juicy interior practically foolproof)."

Fast Facts

• Delivery Area: all U.S. states
• Shipping Time: five to seven days
• Packaging of Products: all steaks are individually wrapped and vacuum-sealed

"I was skeptical at first," SEO editor Marissa Wu adds. "I'm more of a flexitarian at home and the wildest I get in the meat department is chicken; I hate touching raw meat. Also, I have beef (sorry) with texture of proteins and hate fat/cartilage/gristle/tendon, etc. I didn't once hit any of those things when I made my tacos, which was impressive. Like, I actually would buy that ground beef, just for the guarantee that it'll be so good."

As for the steaks, she raved about their texture. "Sounds unreal, but the filet mignon was almost...creamy? The top sirloin was juicy. Both were very flavorful and excellent with dabs of garlic butter. I also appreciated that all cuts had the bones removed."

Fast Facts

• Delivery Area: all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii
• Shipping Time: one to five days
• Packaging of Products: shipments arrive in eco-friendly insulated boxes designed to keep meat at its optimal temperature; dry ice is included when necessary

Even better, the kit came with a booklet that explained each type of steak, so newbies may have an easier time with this steak delivery service than others on the market. "I found all the instructions and explainers very helpful, and felt super confident whipping these up," Maida adds. "This is great for a smaller family that wants to stretch it; just note that you get a lot of meat (at least I did in this delivery), and it does take a while to get through it if you're not eating steak every single night for dinner."

If you want to see what all the hype is about, you can't go wrong with the Omaha Steaks Sampler. (Maida was also especially fond of the private reserve ribeye crown steaks and the New York strips.) If you order with standard delivery, expect it in eight to nine business days or fewer.

Fast Facts

• Delivery Area: all U.S. states
• Shipping Time: eight to nine days
• Packaging of Products: all steaks are flash-frozen and vacuum-sealed

PureWow executive editor Alexia Dellner also tried the Wagyu (ground in beef patties), along with New York strip steaks, cowboy steak and a beef tri-tip roast. "The cuts were substantial in size, certainly enough for me and my spouse," she says, "but we also always had leftovers (except for the burgers), so each cut could easily have fed my family of four. I liked that the meat came from multiple farms, which makes me think they source the best meat from the best places."

The only downside is how much space it takes up in your freezer, but Dellner advises making space nonetheless. "We typically walk a few blocks to our local butcher to get our meat from there. That meat does taste better than Crowd Cow's, however it's much more expensive, so we eat it less. It's been great having some protein in the freezer, ready to go, without having to go to the store, so the convenience factor is huge."

Fast Facts

• Delivery Area: all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii
• Shipping Time: one to three days
• Packaging of Products: products are shipped in a packed, insulated box with dry ice; steaks are individually vacuum-sealed

"You can't go wrong with any of Porter Road's meats," Davison claims. "The chorizo is my all-time fave—the flavor has just the right amount of spice without you having to season it at all—and the breakfast sausage makes for some of the best biscuits and gravy you'll ever know. But obviously, don't sleep on the steaks or thick-cut pork chops. Both grill up beautifully, and the cuts are superb. If you want to impress someone at dinner, this the way to do it." (P.S.: The skirt steak is a great choice, because it's quick-cooking and dry-aged, so it's incredibly tender and flavorful.)

But don't just take our word for it. Customer reviews, like this one, initially piqued our interest: "This was a gift for our son’s birthday. He grilled the steaks for he and his wife and said it was the best he has ever had! This is the second year we have sent them a gift box of meat from Porter Road. The quality of their meat is the best we have ever tried."

Fast Facts

• Delivery Area: all U.S. states except Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico
• Shipping Time: three days
• Packaging of Products: the meat is shipped cold, packed with sustainable insulation, gel packs and cardboard

PureWow's former associate fashion commerce editor Stephanie Meraz tried four American Wagyu steaks from the brand. "I don’t cook if I can help it, and since I was visiting my mom’s place, I managed to convinced her to cook it for us one night," she explains. "Following the instructions, she used salt, pepper and butter on the steaks and couldn’t stop talking about how they were the best steaks she’s ever cooked and the best steaks that she’s tasted. The beef was so tender and bursting with flavor. What I liked most was that they were thick and didn't have a lot of fat. As for the steaks, I really appreciated that you didn’t have to do much for them to taste amazing."

In case you aren't sure which cut to buy, take this customer review:
"This company has the best steaks I have EVER had. For Father’s Day, my husband barbecued a cowboy steak that I bought him a while back...It is the best, it just melts in your mouth. I would give this company 20 stars if I could, customer for life!"

Fast Facts

• Delivery Area: all U.S. states
• Shipping Time: one to three days
• Packaging of Products: steaks are shipped in a reusable thermal bag with sustainable packaging and dry ice