Omaha Steaks review: A step up in quality from supermarket fare and not much pricier

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You've probably heard of Omaha Steaks. It's the mail-order meat company that sent your boss some filet mignon as a thank you from management, or maybe your uncle has been talking about it ever since he got that one box of steaks back in 1998. Hopefully, the name stuck in your mind because Omaha Steaks is one of the best meat delivery services available. 

You can splurge on one of Omaha Steaks' packages, like the Gourmet Protein Pack with sirloin steaks, pork chops, burgers, and more. Or, outsource holiday prep with the Build Your Own Holiday Feast which comes with pork loin roast, savory sides, and sweet desserts. If you want a few high-quality basics, Omaha has small packs, like four Smoked Pork Chops or eight Omaha Steaks' burgers.

Here's how the meat delivery service works and why it's worth trying out.

How Omaha Steaks works

Until you get into the larger packages or the choicest cuts of meat (Filet mignon will always be pricy), ordering food from Omaha Steaks isn't all that much more expensive than getting it from the grocery store. Plus, the primarily a la carte selection and quality are better than what most supermarkets offer.

And ordering your steaks, pork chops, burgers, lobster tails, and all sorts of other meats and sides from this hundred-year-old company is a whole lot cheaper than dining at a steakhouse. With all the variety Omaha Steaks offers, from entrées and sides to desserts and even wine, it can easily become a one-stop online shop for most of your dinner-making needs. 

Omaha Steaks does offer a subscription plan that will keep your fridge and freezer stocked for months. When you subscribe, you can get an extra 10% off and a free gift after every third delivery. You can adjust your order before it ships.

Omaha Steaks review

Insider Reviews contributor Steven John tried out a combo called The Best of Omaha Steaks (temporarily sold out), which came with two four-ounce filet mignons, two four-ounce top sirloins, four pork chops, four jumbo franks, four apple tarts, and a seasoning packet for the meats. (Check out the Classic Dinner Pack for a similar selection.) 

He says, "One night, when my brother and his wife and kids were visiting, I cooked up all the steaks and chops, serving three adults (my wife is a vegetarian) and three kids (four were present, but being five months old, my daughter isn't really eating steak yet). So six people ate, and I still had the hot dogs and tarts for another time. Assuming those would create the centerpiece of another meal for four, we're talking about 10 servings of food for $60, or $6 a person. Not bad at all." 

Other members of the Insider Reviews team have tried a variety of meat, sides, and desserts from the company. We loved the taste, not to mention the excuse to indulge in dishes like bacon-wrapped sirloin, crispy steakhouse hash browns, and red velvet cake. 

Convenience and prep

Everything you get from Omaha Steaks comes carefully wrapped in vacuum-sealed plastic, making freezer storage simple and allowing you to choose the exact portions you want each time. On the back of each box, the company provides step-by-step preparation and cooking instructions, which helped Steven grill some of the best steaks he had cooked in months.

Standard shipping costs range from $17.99 to $21.99 depending on your cart total, and there are expedited shipping options available as well. Right now, you can expect your order to be delivered within eight to nine days with standard shipping. 

The bottom line

If you don't have access to a butcher shop, which will generally be the best place to get your meat locally, consider Omaha Steaks. And if you need a great gift idea for an uncle or your boss, a box of meat is always a fine option.