copados1993 Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 My cousin just called and asked me if I'd want to have Omaha steaks as a Christmas present!!!!! We're on a very tight budget since my husbnad is in the military, so this is something we wouldn't do for ourselves. She didn't say what it was that she was going to send, but wanted to make sure it was something we'd enjoy. Are these really as good as they say, or are they just normal tasting steaks with bigger price tags???
laffnatu Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 I don't know.... but have her send me some and I will offer my expert opinion.
copados1993 Posted October 30, 2005 Author Posted October 30, 2005 ok, she loves to spend money! which ones sound the best??
elena_398 Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 Its funny because I first heard about omaha steaks from Regis and kelly. Someone in the audience got a gift certificate for $500 from there after the person on the phone got there vacation. I wonder if its any good?!
copados1993 Posted October 30, 2005 Author Posted October 30, 2005 Its funny because I first heard about omaha steaks from Regis and kelly. Someone in the audience got a gift certificate for $500 from there after the person on the phone got there vacation. I wonder if its any good?!I'll let you know after Christmas!!!
laffnatu Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 I've seen them on Home Shopping Network. Not sure how they taste, but they look good.
elena_398 Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 On Regis and Kelly they give away GC for Lobster Gram too! I'd love that! LOL
pcsoon Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 I've bought from Omaha once before. The meat is very good and tender. I got their usual 66% off deal but it was still around $10 per pound for steaks and burgers. I wouldn't buy it again for myself but It'll make a nice gift you. :)
copados1993 Posted October 30, 2005 Author Posted October 30, 2005 I wasn't hungry until we all kept talking about food......time to go fix a snack I guess since I have to wait until Dec for my steaks!!!!
elena_398 Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 I'd like to try it. Love a good steak now and again. I mostly do chicken/fish though
bayhaysay Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 My husband would definitly love steaks as a Christmas gift. I also have heard Regis and Kelly give away their gift certificates.
Csmygirl Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 They're not that great. The beef isn't even good Nebraska Angus, it's from out of state. Anyway, if you want some good steaks you should call Anthony's Steakhouse...they will put them on dry ice and send them to whomever. They are MUCH MUCH better, and CHEAPER!
Marcster Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 Not trying to rain on everyone's parade, but I always thought that Omaha Steaks prices were so high, it would be the same price to go out to a steakhouse, have someone else cook it and wash the dishes, and get vegetables to boot.
cami_reardon Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 Okay, first let me say I'm in Nebraska, just outside of Omaha. My family owns a very popular resteraunt here that's been in business for over 40 years. We ONLY use Omaha Steaks in the resteraunt. They are very, very good. Tender, cook up really nice, not too much fat. Personally for our family here at home, I can't afford to purchase them all the time, but I try to buy some through the resteraunt when we have a little extra money. Hope that helps some.
copados1993 Posted October 30, 2005 Author Posted October 30, 2005 Okay, first let me say I'm in Nebraska, just outside of Omaha. My family owns a very popular resteraunt here that's been in business for over 40 years. We ONLY use Omaha Steaks in the resteraunt. They are very, very good. Tender, cook up really nice, not too much fat. Personally for our family here at home, I can't afford to purchase them all the time, but I try to buy some through the resteraunt when we have a little extra money. Hope that helps some.Since I can't afford to go out and buy them since my husband is in the military, I thought it was really great for my cousin to want to send us a package from there for Christmas!!!It's a treat we otherwise wouldn't have had!
alimfp Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 I think there are cheaper yet just as classy places to buy food from online, if she just looks a bit. What about a gift cert to Schwan's? I've heard they have good food and they aren't as pricey (though still UP there IMO).
copados1993 Posted October 30, 2005 Author Posted October 30, 2005 does anthonys steakhouse have a website?They do. It's www.anthonyssteakhouse.com I hope that helps!
Angelique Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 I made something with the beef tips from OS the other day and Dh said he could tell the difference because Omaha Steaks are so much more tender. We buy from them alot. Mostly the hamburgers during the summer, the more you buy the less it costs. We like the beef tips also. I'm sure you'll love them.
Kandy Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 Omaha Steaks are great and so are the burgers. yummmmmmmm, I get them from my parents they order them quite often.
erh12275 Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Why can't everyone's cousins be like yours? Would be nice if people just asked if you like something...huh? I hate steak. That is probably what I will get from hubby's cousin...lol.
berean99 Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 My sister-in-law gave us some and they were wonderful!
purplecrush Posted November 1, 2005 Posted November 1, 2005 The steaks are good, but we like their hot dog things the best! :)
kberrios Posted November 2, 2005 Posted November 2, 2005 I got them as a gift from my mom once. Pretty good gift idea but the quality was only ok. I can't say they were worth the money she spent, but she did get a deal that cam with extra burgers, a cutting board and some cheap steak knives. For day to day family meals I'd say they are good. If you do price them out though it is a bit too much for what you get.Want some great (very expensive though) steaks?? go to www.thepalm.com It is one of the best steakhouses,along with Ruth's Chris. Very pricey but HIGH quality.
copados1993 Posted November 7, 2005 Author Posted November 7, 2005 I got them as a gift from my mom once. Pretty good gift idea but the quality was only ok. I can't say they were worth the money she spent, but she did get a deal that cam with extra burgers, a cutting board and some cheap steak knives. For day to day family meals I'd say they are good. If you do price them out though it is a bit too much for what you get.Want some great (very expensive though) steaks?? go to www.thepalm.com It is one of the best steakhouses,along with Ruth's Chris. Very pricey but HIGH quality.My husband and I went to Ruth Chris steakhouse in northeastern PA a few years back and spent close to 200 for the 2 of us. I will have to say, it was the BEST steak I've ever had. I've never heard of that other one.
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