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LongHorn Ribeye (12 oz) Price, Calories & Nutrition (2026)

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The LongHorn Ribeye is a 12 oz boneless ribeye, fire-grilled with LongHorn’s char seasoning. In 2026, the ribeye LongHorn price is $20.79–$32.45 depending on location, and a single steak on its own is 810 calories. It is the same cut family as the famous Outlaw Ribeye, minus the bone and 8 oz of weight, which makes it the budget route to ribeye flavor. If you love rich, marbled beef but the 20 oz Outlaw feels too big or too pricey, this is the steak to order. If you want lean beef, Flo’s Filet fits better. The full comparison is below. Prices vary by location, so every price below is a researched 2026 range, checked October 10, 2026.

Ribeye (12 oz) price (2026)

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Prices are USD, checked October 10, 2026. Prices vary by location. Your LongHorn may charge slightly more or less.

The range is wide, so treat the ends with care. The low end near $20.79 is where most third-party listings cluster. The $32.45 high end comes from a single PriceListo “Ribeye Dinner” listing and sits well above the rest, so do not assume your location charges near it. Unlike the Outlaw Ribeye, this cut was not one of the dishes verified live on LongHorn’s official To-Go menu in October 2026, so this range rests on three independent 2026 sources rather than an official check. The menu at your location is the only price that matters. Full menu with prices →

There is no separate lunch-plate bundle price for the 12 oz Ribeye. LongHorn’s Steakhouse Lunch Plates (Mon–Sat, 11 AM–3 PM) cover sandwiches, burgers, and salads at $9.49–$11.99. The Ribeye is a dinner-cut steak. Full lunch menu with prices →

At the low end, $20.79 for 12 oz works out to about $1.73 an ounce, which is the cheapest way onto the ribeye part of the menu.

What is the LongHorn Ribeye?

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The Ribeye is a 12 oz boneless ribeye, cut from the same rib section as the Outlaw. Three things define it:

1. Boneless. No bone means every ounce on the plate is meat, unlike the 20 oz Outlaw where part of the weight is bone. A 12 oz boneless ribeye eats like a bigger steak than its weight suggests.

2. Heavy marbling. Ribeye is the fattiest mainstream steak cut, and the marbling is the point: it keeps the steak juicy on a hot grill and gives the rich flavor diners describe as beefy and buttery.

3. Fire-grilled with char seasoning. Every LongHorn steak is fire-grilled. The Ribeye carries LongHorn’s savory char seasoning (garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper), which adds the crust and a little heat without adding meaningful calories.

It is served with your choice of side. The plain steak itself has no gluten ingredients, but LongHorn kitchens are not allergen-free, so cross-contact is possible. If you have celiac disease or a severe gluten allergy, tell your server and speak to the manager before ordering.

What does the Ribeye taste like?

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The Ribeye does not taste like one flavour. It tastes like rich, marbled beef, and the marbling is the whole point.

The marbling. Ribeye is the fattiest mainstream steak cut. The fat melts as the steak cooks, basting the meat from the inside, which keeps it juicy on a hot grill and gives the rich flavour diners describe as beefy and buttery.

The spinalis cap. The outer crescent of the ribeye, the ribeye cap, is the most marbled part of the cut and the most flavourful bite on the plate. On a 12 oz cut it is the thin outer edge. Eat it first, while it is hot.

Flavour over tenderness. A ribeye will never be as tender as a filet. What it gives you instead is flavour: more beef taste per bite than any other cut on the menu, plus the charred crust from LongHorn’s seasoning.

Ribeye (12 oz) calories & nutrition

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LongHorn does not publish a single national nutrition PDF. Nutrition is shown per item only after you select a location on the official site. The figures below are the steak alone (no sides), and they agree across the independent nutrition databases that list this cut.

Sources: FatSecret nutrition database (810 cal / 54 g fat / 4 g carbs / 66 g protein, consistent across listings); CalorieKing cross-check (same headline figures plus sodium and cholesterol). Treat these as third-party estimates, not official figures.

What that means in practice: the 12 oz Ribeye is a high-protein, very low-carb, high-fat steak, with about two-thirds of its calories from fat. At 810 calories it is a serious dinner but far lighter than the 20 oz Outlaw (about 1,250 calories). It fits a low-carb or keto way of eating on macros alone. Your choice of sides decides the final total: steamed broccoli or a mixed-greens salad keeps the meal near the steak’s own numbers, while a loaded baked potato or steakhouse mac & cheese adds several hundred calories more. Keto guide: what to order at LongHorn →

The budget ribeye hack

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This is the Ribeye’s claim to fame among regulars. Diners on Reddit share the same money-saving tip, twice over in our research: order the cheaper 12 oz Ribeye and request the smoky char seasoning. You get ribeye flavor and the signature LongHorn crust at a lower price than the Outlaw, and the steak is still a full dinner portion. It is not the same steak (smaller, no bone, less theatre), but it is the closest budget route to the Outlaw experience, and it is the reason many diners order this cut at all.

Ribeye (12 oz) vs the Outlaw Ribeye

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Price ranges from the project’s price-ranges file, checked 10 Oct 2026. Outlaw Ribeye official check: $33.99–$35.29 (Dallas/Orlando/Atlanta, 10 Oct 2026).

Pick the 12 oz Ribeye when: you want ribeye flavor, you are eating alone, or you want to keep the bill and the calories in check. It is also the better pick if bone-in steak feels wasteful to you, since every ounce is meat.

Pick the Outlaw when: flavor is the whole point, you are splitting with someone, or it is a special occasion. The bone, the extra marbling, and the 20 oz portion make it the fuller experience, and diners rate it LongHorn’s best steak more than any other cut.

Is the Ribeye worth it?

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Yes, if you love ribeye flavor but not the Outlaw’s size or price. The 12 oz Ribeye is the budget route to the richest cut on the menu, and the diners’ own hack, ordering it with the smoky char seasoning, gets you most of the Outlaw experience for less money and fewer calories.

Order it when:

You want ribeye flavor on a budget. The low end of the range is where most locations cluster, so the bill stays well under the Outlaw’s.

You are eating alone. 12 oz boneless is a full dinner portion with no bone to work around and nothing left over.

You want a full dinner that is not a blowout. 810 calories is serious but far lighter than the 20 oz Outlaw.

Skip it when:

You want lean beef. Flo’s Filet is the tenderest, lightest steak here (6 oz, 330 calories), and the Ribeye is the fattiest cut on the menu.

You want the biggest flavour on the menu. The 20 oz Outlaw Ribeye is the fuller experience, with the bone and the extra marbling.

How to order the Ribeye well

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Pick your doneness and stick to it. For a marbled ribeye, medium-rare to medium is where most steak lovers land, because the fat renders without the steak drying out. Well-done on a ribeye cooks away much of what makes it good.

Ask for the char seasoning as normal. Don’t skip it. The seasoning is part of the flavor, and it is the heart of the budget ribeye hack. If you want less heat, ask for it light rather than plain.

Choose sides that match your goal. Broccoli or a side salad keeps the meal near 810–1,000 calories. A loaded baked potato or mac & cheese pushes it well past 1,200. There is no wrong answer. Just know which meal you are ordering.

Check the price before you order. Because the spread is $20.79–$32.45, the menu at your location is the only price that matters. If the menu price surprises you, the Renegade Sirloin (from $12.29) is the fallback.

What to order with the Ribeye

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At 810 calories before sides, the Ribeye is a serious dinner but not a blowout. The plate around it should match the mood: keep it restrained, or lean into the ribeye richness.

Sides that keep it a dinner. Steamed broccoli ($3.49, 90 calories) or a mixed-greens side salad ($4.99) let the steak be the meal without pushing the day over the edge.

Sides for the full ribeye dinner. A loaded baked potato ($3.49) or steakhouse mac & cheese ($5.99, about 610 calories) turns the Ribeye into the once-a-month steakhouse dinner it is built to be.

Something to start. The Texas Tonion ($10.29–$10.79) or White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms ($9.99–$11.49) are a lighter start that keeps the ribeye the star of the meal.

Something to drink. A draft beer or a frozen margarita works with the ribeye’s rich flavour. Margaritas run $8.49–$11.49 a glass, and draft beer lists vary by location.

If you have room. The Chocolate Stampede ($11.49–$11.99, about 2,460 calories) is built for sharing. Chocolate cake lovers go for the Molten Lava Cake ($8.29–$9.79, about 1,100 calories), and the Strawberries & Cream Shortcake ($6.99–$9.79, about 640 calories) is the lightest finish.

How we keep this page accurate

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Last checked: October 2026

Price sources: allfoodmenuprices.org (updated 8 Oct 2026), PriceListo (crawled Oct 2026), menulonghorn.com (Oct 2026). No official To-Go menu check exists for this cut. We state that honestly rather than faking it.

Nutrition sources: FatSecret nutrition database (headline figures consistent across listings) + CalorieKing cross-check. No official national nutrition PDF exists.

Real-people material: questions hub (“buy the cheaper ribeye, request smoky char seasoning” ×2, Reddit) + Outlaw comparison demand from the hub.

Confidence note: price range is moderate (3 third-party 2026 sources, no official check, wide spread with a high outlier). Nutrition figures are consistent across databases. Re-verify against the official per-location menu before calling this page final.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much is the Ribeye at LongHorn?

$20.79–$32.45 in 2026, depending on location. The high end comes from a single PriceListo listing, so most locations charge below it. Prices vary by location, so check your local menu.

How many calories are in the LongHorn Ribeye?

810 calories for the 12 oz steak alone, with 66 g protein, 54 g fat, and 4 g carbs (third-party nutrition database figures, consistent across listings). Sides add more.

Is the LongHorn Ribeye bone-in?

No. The 12 oz Ribeye is boneless. The bone-in ribeye is the 20 oz Outlaw Ribeye. Every ounce of the 12 oz cut is meat.

Ribeye vs Outlaw Ribeye: which should I get?

12 oz Ribeye for ribeye flavor on a budget, eating alone, or keeping calories in check (810 cal, $20.79–$32.45). Outlaw for maximum flavor, sharing, or a special occasion (20 oz bone-in, about 1,250 cal, $25.49–$36.79).

Is the LongHorn Ribeye worth it?

If you love ribeye flavor but not the Outlaw’s size or price, yes. Diners’ own hack is to order this cut and request the smoky char seasoning. If you want lean beef, Flo’s Filet fits better.

Is the LongHorn Ribeye gluten-free?

The plain steak itself has no gluten ingredients, but LongHorn kitchens are not allergen-free and cross-contact is possible. Tell your server and speak to the manager if you have celiac disease or a severe allergy.

Can I get the Ribeye at lunch?

There is no separate lunch-plate bundle for the Ribeye. Lunch plates (Mon–Sat, 11 AM–3 PM) cover sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The Ribeye is a dinner-cut steak.

What doneness is best for a ribeye?

Medium-rare to medium is where most steak lovers land, because the fat renders without the steak drying out. Well-done on a ribeye cooks away much of what makes it good.

What is the spinalis cap on a ribeye?

The spinalis, or ribeye cap, is the outer crescent of muscle around the ribeye. It is the most marbled part of the cut and the most flavourful bite on the plate. On the 12 oz cut it is the thin outer edge, so eat it first while it is hot.

Can I take leftover ribeye home?

Yes, ask for a box. Refrigerate it and reheat it gently, in a low oven, so it does not overcook. Sliced cold ribeye also works well in a sandwich the next day.

Related

More from the LongHorn Steakhouse menu: Outlaw Ribeye → · Flo’s Filet → · Renegade Sirloin → · New York Strip → · Fire-Grilled T-Bone → · LongHorn Porterhouse → · Chop Steak → · Full dinner menu →

See the Ribeye (12 oz) in the full steaks table on the homepage →

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