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Cut from the ribs of the cow, prime rib is a roast, not a steak — and it’s one of the most popular cuts of beef in America, and it’s also one of the most expensive, so “don’t have a cow” when you see some of the prices here. Still, every day of the year, restaurants across the country serve prime rib as a special. Here are some of the best prime rib nights across the country. 

Note: Prices and menu items are subject to change.

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Alabama: Tin Top Restaurant and Oyster Bar

The Tin Top Restaurant and Oyster Bar
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  • City / Town: Bon Secour
  • Address: 6232 Bon Secour Highway
  • Phone: (251) 949-5086
  • Website:  tintoprestaurant.com
Every Friday night, the Tin Top Restaurant offers a 14-ounce prime rib with two sides currently for $45. The restaurant prides itself on its seafood offerings, too.

Alaska: Ivory Jacks

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Located in the business district of Fairbanks, Ivory Jacks hosts prime rib night every Friday. The $34 price buys a 14-ounce cut of slow-roasted beef served with au jus. Add deep-fried shrimp or Alaskan king crab legs for an extra charge.

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Arizona: Py Steakhouse

Py Steakhouse prime rib
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Inside Tucson’s Casino Del Sol is PY Steakhouse, where prime rib can be enjoyed Wednesdays night this month as part of the chef’s seasonal selections. Spend $35 for a 10-ounce cut with horseradish cream and rosemary au jus. The meal also comes with a loaded baked potato, horseradish cream, and a seasonal vegetable. There’s a $9 wine special, too.

Arkansas: Penguin Ed’s Bar-B-Que

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  • City / Town: Fayetteville
  • Address: 230 S. E Ave.;  2773 E. Mission Blvd.
  • Phone: (479) 521-3663; (479) 587-8646
  • Website: penguineds.com
Penguin Ed’s in Fayetteville has a prime rib special every Saturday at its 

Mission Boulevard branch, and it’s different than most — the beef is smoked. The half-pound queen is $28 and the 1-pound king is $46.  

Related: Best Hole-in-the-Wall BBQ Joints Across America

California: The Warehouse Restaurant

the warehouse restaurant marina del rey prime rib special with garlic mashed potatoes and creamy horseradish
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  • City / Town: Marina Del Rey
  • Address:  4499 Admiralty Way
  • Phone: (310) 823-5451
  • Website: mdrwarehouse.com
This waterside venue is on the unpretentious side, but it rates high for its food. Monday is prime rib night when you can get a prime rib dinner with garlic mashed potatoes and creamed horseradish for $27. The wine list is also half off.

Colorado: Quincy’s Steak & Spirits

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In Leadville, there are two chances a week for high-end beef at Quincy’s. Friday and Saturday prime rib dinners start at $18, with the chance to upgrade to a larger portion for a few bucks more. Dinners include a baked potato, bread, and a salad. Can’t make it? Sunday through Thursday is filet mignon night.

Related: The Most Expensive Steaks You Can Order

Connecticut: Jesse Camille’s

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  • City / Town: Naugatuck
  • Address: 615 Church St. (in Hop Brook Golf Course)
  • Phone:  (203) 723-2275
  • Website:  jessecamilles.com

Fridays and Saturdays, there’s a meaty celebration at Jesse Camille’s with garlic-crusted prime rib that goes for $28 and comes with mashed potatoes, veggies, and salad. 

Delaware: Walter’s Steakhouse

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Said to be the oldest steakhouse in Wilmington, Walter’s has been pleasing diners for 30 years, and every Friday, there’s a prime rib night. For $41, customers can get a 14-ounce cut of prime rib with soup or salad, mashed potatoes or broccoli, and a dessert. There’s also a $22 prime rib sandwich on the menu.

District of Columbia: Le Diplomate

Le Diplomate Prime Rib in Washington, D.C.
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  • City / Town: Washington, D.C.
  • Address: 1601 14th St. NW
  • Phone: (202) 332-3333
  • Website: lediplomatedc.com

At $67, the Sunday prime rib at this ritzy French venue in the nation’s capital is the most expensive on this list, but diners heap loads of praise on the dish for it generous size.  

Florida: Harold Seltzer’s Steakhouse

Harold Seltzers Steakhouse
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  • City / Town: St. Petersburg
  • Address:  3500 Tyrone Blvd. North
  • Phone: (727) 954-7777
  • Website: seltzerssteakhouse.com
Prime rib Monday was such a hit that Harold Seltzer’s added a Thursday night prime rib special. The St. Petersburg restaurant knocks $3 off the price for every size, including the 8-ounce, 1-pound, and massive 2-pound cuts, which start at $22. All dinners come with salad and the diner’s choice of a side.

Georgia: Crossroads Bar & Grille

Crossroads Bar & Grille
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Slow-roasted and seasoned prime rib for $23 is the special every Thursday night at Crossroads. It’s served with a garden salad, a side, and horseradish sauce.

Hawaii: Ray’s Cafe

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  • City / Town: Honolulu
  • Address: 2033 N. King St.
  • Phone: (808) 841-2771
  • Website: On Facebook
While this decidedly casual cafe in Honolulu may lack ambience, the prices can’t be beat — and fans say it’s the best food in Honolulu. When prime rib lands on the menu, it currently checks in at $25, a genuine bargain in an expensive tourism hub.

Idaho: Westside Drive In

Westside Drive-in
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  • City / Town: Boise
  • Address: 1929 W. State St.; 1113 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
  • Phone: (208) 342-2957; (208) 424-0000
  • Website:  westsidedrivein.com
A trip to the Westside Drive In in Boise is a journey back to the 1950s. Open since 1957, the drive-in has retro flair and has hosted vintage car shows. Prime rib night is Friday and Saturday, and the $40 meal comes with soup or salad, baked potato, and roll. An a la carte 10-ounce prime rib and a roll is $34; a double-cut dinner is $56, and an a la carte double-cut is $49.

Illinois: The Primal Cut

Primal Cut Steakhouse, 14-Ounce Prime Rib, Tinley Park, Illinois
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Located in a South Chicago suburb, The Primal Cut offers a prime rib special on Wednesdays. There’s a queen cut for $35 and a king cut for $41 that come with a potato or fries and a soup or house salad.

Indiana: Nine Irish Brothers

Nine Irish Brothers Pub
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  • City / Town: Lafayette
  • Address: 3520 State Route 38 East
  • Phone: (765) 447-0999
  • Website: nineirishbrothers.com
A local favorite, O’Bryan’s Nine Irish Brothers in Lafayette has received multiple readers’ choice awards for its food. The pub serves slow-cooked prime rib for $31 every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. The meal comes with mashed potatoes, veggies, and soda bread.

Related: The Oldest Bar in Every State

Iowa: Pink Poodle

Pink Poodle
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Open Friday through Sunday, the Pink Poodle has a diner feel. Their prime rib starts at $30 for the petit cut and ranges up to $61 for a 24-ounce cut. The meals come with a soup, salad, bread and a side.

Kansas: Blind Tiger Brewery

Blind Tiger Brewery, Kansas
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  • City / Town: Topeka
  • Address:  417 SW 37th St.
  • Phone: (785) 267-2739
  • Website: blindtiger.com
The Blind Tiger was the first craft brewery in Topeka, but there’s a full menu on offer too. The prime rib special is served only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. The “Big Portion” is $28 and comes with a choice of a side dish. There’s also a prime rib melt sandwich for $16.49.

Kentucky: Columbia Steakhouse

Kentucky: Columbia Steakhouse
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  • City / Town: Lexington
  • Address: 201 N. Limestone; 2750 Richmond Road
  • Phone: (859) 253-3135; (859) 268-1666
  • Website: columbiassteakhouse.com
A 12-ounce prime rib is just $24 with any two from among a baked potato, steak fries, daily vegetable, or salad at this downtown spot known for its live entertainment.

Louisiana: Eight60 Wine Whiskey Bites

Eight60 Wine Whiskey Bites, Prime Rib, Slidell, Louisiana
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On Thursday, hungry diners can look forward to a 12-ounce cut of prime rib at this homey venue in a bright blue house. The prime rib goes for $36 and comes with salad and a loaded baked potato.

Maine: Trail’s End Steakhouse & Tavern

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The prime rib has been served the same way every Thursday and Saturday for more than three decades at Trail’s End, where the beef is fresh and goes for $34 and comes with two sides.

Maryland: Brew River Restaurant and Bar

Maryland: Brew River Restaurant and Bar
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  • City / Town: Salisbury
  • Address: 502 W. Main St.
  • Phone: (410) 677-6757
  • Website: brewriver.com

Prime rib dinners are $19 for the 12-ounce queen cut and $22 for the 16-ounce king cut every Tuesday and Wednesday at Brew River in Salisbury. Each meal is served with homemade bread and a side dish.

Massachusetts: Route 20 Bar & Grille

Route 20 Bar
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Tuesday is reserved for $15 prime rib from 4 to 9 p.m. at this neighborhood favorite — casual enough for keno, but with food the owners seek to raise to the level of gastropub. 

Michigan: Four Winds Casino Buffet

Four Winds Casino Buffet Prime Rib with Broccolini, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Calamari, New Buffalo, Michigan
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In the far southwest corner of Michigan, there’s a sure bet for getting your fill of prime rib. The Four Winds Casino’s buffet has all-you-can-eat prime rib and seafood on Thursdays ($55) and AYCE prime rib and shrimp ($36) on Fridays and Saturdays. And the dessert selection is pretty eye-popping, too. 

Minnesota: Obb’s Sports Bar and Grill

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  • City / Town: St. Paul
  • Address: 1347 Burns Ave.
  • Phone: (651) 776-7010
  • Website: obbsbar.com

Thursdays and Saturdays are prime rib night at Obb’s in St. Paul, where $27 brings you a solid 15 ounces. 

Mississippi: Carter Green Steakhouse

Carter Green Steakhouse Prime Rib with Creamed Spinach at Island View Casino and Resort
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Located in the Island View Casino and Resort, Carter Green Steakhouse serves up three cuts of prime rib on Mondays: a 12-ounce cut for $26, the 16-ounce Beef Lover’s Cut for $40, and the 24-ounce XXL Beef Lover’s cut. They all come with soup or salad, your choice of side, and a chef’s dessert.

Missouri: Michael Forbes Bar & Grille

Missouri: Michael Forbes Bar & Grille
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Stop in after 5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays for a market rate (currently $29) smoked prime rib served with mashers or au-gratin potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Montana: Hops Downtown Grill

Prime Rib at Hops Downtown Grill, Kalispell, Montana, Served with Broccoli and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Diners looking for an authentic Montana twist on their meal will want to try the Thursday night prime rib special at Hops Downtown Grill, where chefs serve up a 10-ounce cut of meat crusted with huckleberry compote and served with seasonal veggies and garlic mashed potatoes, currently for about $40.

Nebraska: Railcar Modern American Kitchen

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  • City / Town: Omaha
  • Address:  1814 N. 144th St. (in Stonehenge Center)
  • Phone: (402) 493-4743
  • Website: railcaromaha.com

The made-from-scratch comfort food at this restaurant includes Friday and Saturday night specials of slow-roasted Angus prime beef with soup or salad. The 10-ounce cut is $34, and the 16-ounce cut is $40.

Related: The Best Spot for Comfort Food in Every State

Nevada: Tony Roma’s

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  • City / Town: Las Vegas
  • Address:  200 Fremont St. (in Fremont Hotel and Casino)
  • Phone: (702) 385-3232
  • Website: tonyromas.com/nevada

It used to be the Paradise Buffet that offered the $16 prime rib for Las Vegas’ Fremont Hotel & Casino, though only Sunday, Monday, or Thursday (and you had to be a casino card member, though membership was free). But the pandemic changed that — now it’s the casino’s Tony Roma’s that has a $9 prime rib every day of the week from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

New Hampshire: Beefside

Prime Rib at Beefside Restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire, comes with a salad and two sides.
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  • City / Town: Manchester
  • Address: 106 Manchester St.
  • Phone: (603) 228-0208
  • Website:  beefsidenh.com

Friday and Saturday nights are set aside for prime rib at Beefside. Diners have the choice of a 10-ounce cut for $23 or 16 ounces for $30, served with a salad and choice of two  sides.  

New Jersey: Court Street Restaurant & Bar

Court Street
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  • City / Town: Hoboken
  • Address: 61 6th St.
  • Phone: (201) 795-4515
  • Website: courtstreet.com

Dive into a 1-pound cut of prime rib for $30 every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at this Hoboken haunt. Each meal is served with a potato, vegetable, and salad.

New Mexico: Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Liquor Store

New Mexico: Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Liquor Store
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  • City / Town: Albuquerque
  • Address: 3916 Central Ave. SW
  • Phone: (505) 836-9886
  • Website: On Facebook

Three-quarters of a pound of prime rib with salad and a thick slice of Texas toast is $35 after 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at this exceptionally unpretentious eatery.

New York: Ben’s Restaurant & Delicatessen

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Prime Rib Sundays — which Ben’s calls “a customer favorite” — are $46 per person with two side dishes, coleslaw and pickles. It’s also available at other Ben’s locations. 

North Carolina: Isa’s French Bistro

Carolina Prime
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  • City / Town: Asheville
  • Address: 1 Battery Park Ave. (in the Haywood Park Hotel)
  • Phone: (828) 575-9636
  • Website: isasbistro.com

Isa’s holds prime rib nights Fridays and Saturdays, offering 12-ounce cuts with potatoes and seasonal vegetables for $41.

North Dakota: Spitfire Bar and Grill

Spitfire Bar and Grill Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce in West Fargo, North Dakota
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From Wednesday through Sunday, Spitfire Bar and Grill dishes up a slow-smoked, king-cut prime rib for about $36, with creamy horseradish sauce available upon request.

Ohio: Carvers Steaks & Chops

Carvers Steaks and Chops Prime Rib in Dayton Ohio
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  • City / Town: Dayton 
  • Address: 1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road
  • Phone: (937) 433-7099
  • Website: carversdayton.com
Thursday through Sunday, Carvers serves up three sizes of their slow-roasted, herb-crusted prime rib: the standard 10-ounce cut ($30), the 14-ounce house cut ($33), and the 20-ounce bone-in Carvers cut ($38). They come with one side and the choice of soup or salad.

Oklahoma: Trapper’s Fishcamp and Grill

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At this outdoorsy-themed restaurant with loads of taxidermy, prime rib is hailed as the “Specialty of the House.” It’s $30 for 12 ounces and $36 for 16 ounces. It’s also available blackened and served with a Creole brown butter sauce.

Oregon: Sea Breeze Roadhouse

Oregon: Sea Breeze Restaurant & Lounge
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  • City / Town: Seaside
  • Address:  84774 U.S. 101
  • Phone: (503) 738-7329
  • Website (under construction): seabreezeroadhouse.com
At this cozy venue not far from Oregon’s popular Cannon Beach, the prime rib special is $28 every Friday and Saturday and comes with a potato and a chef’s-choice side dish.

Pennsylvania: Garda’s Restaurant

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The prime rib specials are $15 or $22 here, even with garden salad, a side of pasta, and choice of potato, as well as a vegetable of the day and a cloverleaf roll with butter. Come Wednesdays starting at 3 p.m., or all day Sunday.

Rhode Island: Twin Oaks

Twin Oaks Restaurant Prime Rib, Dinosaur Cut, Cranston, Rhode Island
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  • City / Town: Cranston
  • Address: 100 Sabra St.
  • Phone: (401) 781-9693
  • Website: twinoaksrest.com
Sundays are prime rib days at elegant Twin Oaks. Diners have a choice of three prime rib dinners: the ladies cut ($26), the gentleman’s cut ($34) and the $37 dinosaur cut, which is a honking 24 ounces of bone-in carnivorous delight. The dinners come with a potato, and a vegetable or pasta.

South Carolina: Bar Mash

Bar Mash
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  • City / Town: Charleston
  • Address: 701 E. Bay St. (in the Cigar Factory)
  • Phone: (843) 793-2636
  • Website: barmashchs.com
Though better known for its whiskey, Bar Mash also has a prime rib dinner special served with onion rings and a baked potato on Mondays. It will set you back $29 and will likely pair well with the drink specials.

South Dakota: T.C.’s Referee

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  • City / Town: Sioux Falls
  • Address: 5322 26th St. (in Silver Valley Plaza)
  • Phone:  (605) 361-2208
  • Website: tcreferee.com
Thursday is prime rib night at T.C.’s, where $26 will snag a 12-ounce slice with soup or salad and the choice of a potato or side.

Tennessee: Old Town Spaghetti Store

Tennessee: Old Town Spaghetti Store
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The weekend special here features a half pound of prime rib and salad, a side, and bread at this informal eatery with an authentic country Italian atmosphere serving since 1982. An 8-ounce prime rib is $21, and the 10- and 12-ounce cuts are $25 and $29, respectively.

Related: Best Old-School Italian Restaurants in America

Texas: Jasper’s

Jasper’s
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  • City / Town: Richardson
  • Address: 251 State St #950 (located in CityLine)
  • Phone: (214) 716-2610
  • Website: jaspersrichardson.com
A 12-ounce prime rib with a loaded baked potato is $28 — and any bottle of wine is half-price — Thursdays at this joint specializing in “gourmet backyard cuisine.”

Utah: Flanagan’s on Main

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  • City / Town: Park City
  • Address: 438 Main St.
  • Phone: (435) 649-8600
  • Website: flanagansonmain.com
Thursdays bring a prime rib special to Flanagan’s, where $42 will get you a 10-ounce cut of slow roasted prime rib with garlic smashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. There’s also a 14-ounce cut for $47.

Vermont: Trapp Family Lodge

Trapp Family Lodge Prime Rib Night is Wednesday in Stowe, Vermont,
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The hills are alive with sound of prime rib diners on Wednesday nights at the Trapp Family Lodge, owned and operated by descendants of the von Trapp family made famous by the “The Sound of Music.” The lodge offers farm-to-table ingredients and an extensive wine list. The dinner goes for about $48 and includes a hefty cut of beef along with potatoes and a vegetable. 

Virginia: The Icehouse Restaurant

Ice House Restaurant
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  • City / Town: Virginia Beach
  • Address: 604 Norfolk Ave.
  • Phone: (757) 422-1968
  • Website: icehousevb.com

The Icehouse has been a staple of the Virginia Beach culinary scene since 1910, and weekends are reserved for prime rib. Every Friday and Saturday night, a 10-ounce cut is available for $27 and a 14-ounce cut for $30.

Washington: Falls Buffet

Snoqualmie Casino Falls Buffet Prime Rib, Steak and Cod, Snoqualmie, Washington
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Falls Buffet at the Snoqualmie Casino has a special prime rib dinner ever day of the week starting at 4 p.m. for $34, and seniors 55 and over get a $5 discount.   

West Virginia: The Vault

The Vault Prime Rib Special is on Wednesday in Bluefield, West Virginia.
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  • City / Town: Bluefield 
  • Address: 401 Federal St. (in the West Virginia Hotel)
  • Phone: (304) 308-6601
  • Website: thevaultdowntown.com

On Wednesdays, the decidedly upscale Vault offers a 12-ounce English prime rib with potato, chef’s choice of vegetable and a dessert for $36.  

Wisconsin: Suzy’s Steak & Seafood

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  • City / Town: Portage 
  • Address: 2711 County Road CX
  • Phone: (608) 742-8400
  • Website: suzysportage.com

Thursday is prime rib night at Suzy’s, where $17 will get you 10 ounces of prime rib. On Saturday and Sunday, there are also prime rib and seafood specials featuring jumbo shrimp, crab legs, or lobster tail.

Related: The Best Seafood Restaurant in Every State

Wyoming: Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel

The Irma in Cody, Wyoming
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Irma’s calls its slow-roasted prime rib a “Wyoming legend” and “the talk of the West.” Until Oct. 1, there’s a $35 prime rib buffet every night. After Oct. 1, the buffet will be on Friday nights. 

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