USDA Prime Beef

Prime Chateaubriand

American steakhouse quality, selected for marbling, tenderness, and flavor.

The French tenderloin roast. A 2-lb USDA Prime Chateaubriand from the most tender, non-load-bearing muscle — the centerpiece of any celebration.

  • USDA Prime Tenderloin Roast
  • 🇫🇷 Classic French Cut, 2 lbs
  • 🍽️ Built for Special Occasions
Choose your sizeSelect your preferred cut and size.
Personally sampled by our founder
Overnight cold-pack delivery
Sustainably farm-raised
DESCRIPTIVE QUALITIES: A Chateaubriand, also known as a Filet Mignon roast, tenderloin roast, or beef tenderloin, is a decadent cut of beef that is perfect for holidays or any special occasion. A traditional Chateaubriand is one of the most tender cuts of beef and often the most expensive cut of beef you can find on the market.

BEHIND THE PRODUCT: The secret of the tenderness of the Chateaubriand is where it is located on the animal. Chateaubriand is an extremely moist tenderloin roast consisting of Filet Mignon and the larger tenderloin sub-primal. This tender roast is not part of any load bearing muscle, which makes the entire cut extremely juicy and tender.

The word Chateaubriand originates from France and roughly refers to a ‘thick tenderloin of beef’. It is said that Chateaubriand was named after famous 19th Century Writer, Francois-René de Chateaubriand, who was an avid lover of this particular cut of beef.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This Chateaubriand roast is best cooked rare to medium-rare. Sear the roast in a large skillet pan with oil until lightly browned. Place the roast in a roasting pan and cook until the internal temperature is 125ºF to 130ºF. Allow 15-20 minutes resting time before serving for recommended experience.
Delicate, refined, and exceptionally tender. Chateaubriand provides filet-like softness in an elegant roast format.

Pat dry, season with salt, and cook according to the specific cut. Use high heat to build a crust, finish gently as needed, and rest before slicing.

GRADE: USDA Prime
CUT: Chateaubriand tenderloin roast
SIZE: 2 lb
STYLE: Classic French centerpiece
BEST FOR: Celebrations and sharing

Every order ships in insulated, temperature-controlled packaging. Refrigerate promptly and follow the storage instructions included with your order.

Prime Chateaubriand
$222.00
USDA Prime gradeAmerican-raised beefSteakhouse-selected cutsCold-pack delivery
The USDA Prime Standard

The celebration cut of the tenderloin

Chateaubriand is cut from the thick center of the tenderloin. Its defining quality is uniform tenderness rather than heavy marbling.

Marbling
Beef flavor
Clean finish
Tenderness
Overall richness

Profile scores are specific to the product. They compare marbling, beef flavor, clean finish, tenderness, and overall richness across Kolikof’s Prime selection—not every steak receives the same score.

The celebration cut of the tenderloin
American Provenance

What makes USDA Prime exceptional

The USDA grade establishes a high quality standard, while the cut, aging method, and preparation determine the final eating experience.

USDA Prime
GRADE

USDA Prime

The USDA’s highest beef quality grade, awarded for abundant marbling and maturity associated with tenderness, juiciness, and flavor.

Every cut is different
CUT

Every cut is different

Filet emphasizes tenderness, New York strip emphasizes beef flavor, ribeye emphasizes marbling, and porterhouse combines strip and filet.

Aging, when specified
AGING

Aging, when specified

Dry-aged products develop concentrated flavor and tenderness. The product-specific metafields identify that character without implying every Prime cut is dry-aged.

USDA Prime
American Beef
Abundant Marbling
Steakhouse Quality
Cut-Specific Selection
Cold-Pack Shipping
The Method

Respect the cut

Prime filet, strip, ribeye, porterhouse, and roasts each reward a slightly different approach.

Dry & season

Pat the steak dry and season simply so the specific cut remains the focus.

Sear

Use high heat to build a deep crust, then finish according to the cut and thickness.

Rest & slice

Rest before slicing so juices settle. Slice against the grain where appropriate.

Why USDA Prime

Steakhouse quality, chosen by the cut

A precise grade plus product-specific selection makes it easier to choose the right steak for your table.

The grade

USDA Prime sets a high benchmark for marbling and eating quality.

The selection

Each product profile explains the cut’s own balance of flavor, tenderness, and richness.

The versatility

Choose filet for tenderness, strip for beef flavor, ribeye for richness, or porterhouse for two textures in one steak.

If I don't personally love it, I won't sell it. And I'm picky.
Jim MillerFounder, Kolikof · 30+ years sourcing the world's finest food
★★★★★ Verified Buyers

What customers say

Verified reviews for this USDA Prime cut.

USDA Prime steakhouse cuts, delivered cold.

Product-specific profiles for marbling, tenderness, flavor, and preparation.