Omaha Steaks...

[arwalden]

Has anyone here ever bought anything from them? Are their full dinners and side dishes any good?

According to the website, each shipment is packed in dry ice and in a mini-cooler... and even though it would be cheaper to buy my own from the grocery store, this sounds like it would be a cool gift idea.

Have you ever shipped (or received) anything from Omaha Steaks?


http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?PCR=1:100

[ohiosmith]

1. Excellent quality. I have given them as gifts on several occasions.

[Blue-Jay]

2. I haven't tried them, but I think I'll go out for a steak tonight.

They look so good. Plus, the boss is paying, so red meat here I come! :9

[asthmaticeog]

3. I recently enjoyed some of their top sirloin at a friend's cookout.

The steaks were of superb quality, even prepared on a cheap grill with store-brand charcoal. I sez thumbs-up.

[Cannikin]

4. The meat is great, and I love playing with the dry ice

:evilgrin:

[Deja Q]

42. Dry ice rocks! And while I like eating meat (ask anybody),

beef is too fatty and these days contaminated with that "mad cow disease" because nobody wants to use the scientific name before they bash everybody for being dumbed down...

[matcom]

5. Good stuff Allen

just don't EVER give them your phone number! really. just refuse.

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Holy shit, yes! They called like once a week, maybe more, I don't know.

It was fucking ridiculous until I finally told them to stop calling me. They were nice about it, but for fuck's sake, I don't need a new box every three fucking days.

[Midlodemocrat]

32. Wasn't I right about that? They finally stopped calling and now just

send me emails. But the stuff is great.

[Rabrrrrrr]

6. Not worth it, unless you live in an area that doesn't have good beef.

I bought some two years ago to give them a try, and the beef I got at my local grocery store was much better. Not that the Omaha ones were bad - they were quite good - but the local stuff was phenomenal, and much cheaper.

I really wasn't impressed in a ratio to the cost. Not their steaks, their burgers, or any of the other stuff I had merited the excessive price.

[jane_pippin]

8. We get them from an Aunt every Christmas

They've always been tasty and delicious. Plus, it saves my mom the trouble of finding something to make on Christmas Day.

So, in conclusion, :thumbsup: !

[Taverner]

9. Excellent quality, but overpriced

They are good...very good

But they mark up the price big time on those

[greatauntoftriplets]

10. There's an Omaha Steaks store a couple blocks from me...

Never been in there, but I have checked the online prices and they are high.

OTOH, I have a lovely T-bone in the freezer. Perhaps I shall thaw it out for dinner tomorrow.

;)

[arwalden]

27. Or... Throw It In A Cooler And Ship It To My Dad!

:hi: How much you askin'?

[greatauntoftriplets]

33. 50 percent markup???

Where ta hell do I buy dry ice?

:hi:

[leftofthedial]

11. they are mighty good, but

if they sell veal, you better not mention it or your thread will get locked

[arwalden]

13. Well, It Appears That They Do...

... sell veal. Why would that get my thread locked?

http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?Dsp=2&PCR=1:500&RAND=BK5641

[leftofthedial]

14. don't say that you like it or would ever eat it!

I'm warning you!

[arwalden]

17. Why Should I Deny Liking Something...

... if I do? :shrug: Are you being silly with me? :silly:

[leftofthedial]

19. I'm silly

I got a thread locked last night for talking about how delicious veal is and that it can be raised humanely

I then got gangbanged by some vegans and the thread was locked.

[arwalden]

25. Oh! I'm Sorry That Happened To You.

:hug: I can imagine the who's and how's... no need to go into details. That's a shame that it turned out that way.

[leftofthedial]

26. I had to drown my disappointment in some homemade veal picatta

and a little burgundy . . .

take care.

[arwalden]

30. Sounds Like A Wonderful Meal... And A Well-Deserved Treat.

I imagine that you served it up with some crisp steamed asparagus smothered gently in Hollandaise sauce, some buttered and seasoned chunk-cut red potatoes, fresh baked bread, some soft music and candlelight (and of course... someone to share it with).

[Name removed]

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[GCP]

12. I've been buying Australian free-range beef from Trader Joe's

I read somewhere that beef fed on grass is better for you than grain-fed - something to do with the ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 in the meat.

[Beausoir]

15. DO NOT do it! They are bad. Years of experience talking here.

Every Christmas I used to get a couple of gifts from my relatives. I love my family but I wish they would stop throwing their money away.

The steaks are horrible. Mealy, grainy and dry. Not just once or twice...but always. And they have this funky, faintly old bacon taste. Really horrible.

If you want some good beef....go to NimanRanch. Or just find a good butcher.

Don't throw your money away on this junk.

Plus, once you order from them, they will phone you constantly trying to sell you more products. I go through this every January.

[arwalden]

18. This Was For A Gift To Be Shipped...

... otherwise I'd find a local butcher.

[mwdem]

20. I've used them for many years for gifts.

I've had no complaints, and I've received gifts from them. I thought their meat was top quality, and this was when I lived in the Kansas City area! They're a great gift idea, if you ask me.

[LiviaOlivia]

22. Niman Ranch is good

but pricey.

http://www.nimanranch.com/

[Rabrrrrrr]

23. Oh, Arwalden - for a gift, I'd send good beef. Order from The Palm.

http://www.thepalm.com/product_listing.cfm?CFID=2970005&CFTOKEN=21158613

Their meat is way hella better, and worth the price.

For instance, 4 23-oz. ribeyes for $140:
http://www.thepalm.com/product_detail.cfm?copy_block_id=17&category_id=8

[Rabrrrrrr]

24. Peter Luger is also now shipping steaks

Pricey, though.

[jmowreader]

21. I gotta better place, but it's REALLY expensive

http://www.uptownprime.com

An Idaho cattle rancher has imported some Wagyu bulls from Japan. Here he breeds them with Black Angus cows, then feeds them only vegetable matter--including Idaho potatoes.

Check out http://www.snakeriverfarms.com to see what this meat looks like. It makes Omaha Steaks' meat look pathetic.

Steel yourself: his "trial pack" of two steaks and two burgers is about $60. Plus shipping.

[MrSlayer]

29. Thanks for the tip.

I will certainly try them out.

[arwalden]

38. I'll Check It Out... Thanks!!

[MrSlayer]

28. YES! YES! YES!

I'm a huge fan of Omaha Steaks, quite frankly the best meat you are going to get outside of Kobe beef. The steaks are incredible, the sides are incredible, the appetizers, the seafood, everything. There is not a single item I have bought from them that was not the best or top 3 that I've ever had. Make the first gift you give from Omaha to yourself. Outstanding.

[Midlodemocrat]

31. Excellent stuff. Wonderful selection. The vegetables are

delicious. One caveat. DON'T give them your phone number or they will call you a brazilian times a day to offer specials.

Other than that minor nuisance, I have given them as gifts and enjoyed them myself.

As a matter of fact, I plan to send some to a friend who spent the last week with us helping me with the kids while I tended to my husband.

[bumponalog]

34. the little stuffed potatos, or 'twice-baked'

I think they call 'em - those are good. The steaks are great. The burgers too. Never tried any of their other stuff.

[Beausoir]

37. The ones I have tried were slightly rancid tasting. Off tasting.

Really. I've tried lots of them.

Everything tastes like it's been sitting on the Red Lobster warming shelf. For about 2 days.

I don't mean to cause offense....but Omaha Steaks food is just nasty.

[lildreamer316]

35. Hey..anyone got a wine rec for the kobe steaks?

couldn't find one on the sites above.

[Beausoir]

36. Go for a nice Italian red. Barolo or Barbaresco

Excellent wines.

[Bucky]

39. Osama steaks? What kind of sick shit is that! Do not give $ to terrorists!

Oh, you said Omaha. Nevermind.

[arwalden]

40. You NUT! :-)

:rofl:

[woo me with science]

43. I would never buy DINO, wimpy DLC steaks.

Oh, wait. That's Obama.

[cmkramer]

41. Yes

I've ordered a box of hamburgers from them twice as part of an awards program. They are very good. Haven't tried any of the side dishes or the steaks, but I probably will sooner or later.

[LynneSin]

44. My parents love them

but they also say they are very overpriced

But about once a year they'll get something in the mail from them about a special sale - they've gotten some good things that way

[Midlodemocrat]

45. PAGING ARWALDEN!!!! PAGING ARWALDEN!!!!!

Major. Major sale on at Omaha Steaks.com. I just got a gift for my friend who was here for a week helping with the kids for $99. Regular price $249. Check it out. On the right side of the home page. Nice selection.

[arwalden]

47. Whoo Hoo!!

Thanks!!

[DrDan]

46. Look for their specials.

I think they are very good - but pricey.

And remember that after that first order, you will hear from them a lot seeking new orders.