USDA Prime is the highest grade awarded by the USDA — awarded to less than 3% of all beef produced in the United States. Only cattle with the most abundant marbling qualify, and that marbling is what delivers the flavor, juiciness, and tenderness that define a true steakhouse cut.
At LMC MEATS, our Prime Beef Club program sources exclusively from the top USDA Prime producers in the country. Every subprimal is hand-graded in-house at our Hunts Point warehouse, then cut to your specification and delivered same-day across all five boroughs. Whether you run a white-tablecloth steakhouse or a neighborhood grill, Prime is the grade your menu demands.
What Makes USDA Prime Different
USDA Prime beef carries the highest level of intramuscular marbling of any USDA grade. That fat disperses through the lean muscle and renders during cooking, basting the meat from the inside out. The result is a richer, more complex flavor and a noticeably more tender bite than Choice or Select. For operators, Prime means a plate that justifies a premium menu price and earns repeat guests.
Cuts Available Wholesale
Our Prime Beef Club program includes the full roster of classic steakhouse cuts: Ribeye (bone-in and boneless), New York Strip, T-Bone, Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, and Prime Rib roasts. We also carry Prime subprimals for in-house butchering — strip loins, short loins, ribeyes, and chuck rolls — cut to your exact portion weights and specs.
Serving NYC Steakhouses & Hotels
We deliver Prime beef six days a week to steakhouses, hotel kitchens, caterers, and private clubs across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Orders placed before cutoff ship same-day from our refrigerated trucks, packed to maintain cold-chain integrity from our dock to your back door.
Cuts Available Wholesale
Frequently Asked Questions
What is USDA Prime beef?
USDA Prime is the highest of eight USDA beef grades, awarded to beef with the most abundant marbling. Less than 3% of all US beef earns this grade, making it the standard for premium steakhouses.
Do you cut Prime beef to custom portion sizes?
Yes. We cut to your specification — portion weights, thickness, bone-in or boneless. Tell us your spec and your steaks arrive ready to fire.
How fast is wholesale Prime beef delivery in NYC?
Orders placed before the daily cutoff are delivered same-day across all five boroughs from our Hunts Point warehouse in the Bronx.