Meat & Seafood

The experienced meat and seafood associates at Rice Epicurean Markets have been preparing quality cuts of meat and the finest seafood for Houstonians for more than seven decades.

You can select pre-cut meats from our service meat case, or we are happy to hand cut your steak to the desired thickness.  Rice Epicureans strict 1/8" trim standards ensure that you receive less outside fat and more of the great tasting beef that you desire.

Whether you are looking for the perfect trimmed and tied beef tenderloin, a perfect french cut rack of lamb for a special occasion or the finest steaks to grill tonight, our meat department is committed to fulfilling your epicurean taste.

Epicurean Choice Angus Beef

Extremely tender and deliciously aged, Epicurean Choice Angus is available exclusively at Rice Epicurean Markets and is certified by the USDA for meeting strict quality guidelines for yield, marbling, muscle texture, color and age.   Don't be confused by other brands or fancy names, if it doesn't say USDA Choice Angus Beef, its not!

Epicurean USDA Prime Beef

Its prime time for steak lovers at Rice Epicurean Markets where you can get USDA Prime Beef every day. Only 1% to 3% of beef earns the Prime designation and the grade is typically found only in the best steak houses. USDA Prime Beef is some of the most wonderfully tender, juicy and delicious beef you will ever taste.

Akaushi Beef

Akaushi Beef is a unique Kobe-style beef available at many fine restaurants and at Rice Epicurean Markets. A truly special treat, it's delicious and heart healthy!

Produced under rigorous quality guidelines and treated in accordance with the USDA Humane Handling Standards and Guidelines, Akaushi cattle are 100 percent pure and are direct descendants of the Mount Aso region's revered Akaushi herds that are a National Treasure and protected breed by the government of Japan.

Akaushi cattle produce meat with a high amount of intramuscular fat, commonly known as marbling and is healthier due to its unique fatty acid composition when compared to other domestic beef . Extremely tender, juicy and flavorful it is considered by many beef experts to be the most palatable, and yet healthy, beef in the world.

Epicurean All Natural Chicken

The Finest Poultry

Our selection of the finest poultry includes Buddy's All-Natural Chicken, Pilgrim's Pride Chicken, Butterball Fresh Turkeys and Jennie-O Turkey Store Fresh Turkey Products.

Lamb and Veal

The lamb at Rice Epicurean comes from Summit Creek Lamb Farms, one of the most respected lamb producers in the US, and our veal is sourced from Mosner Veal Farms, who is proud to offer only the best humanely raised, hormone-free and antibiotic-free veal.

Pork

When it comes to pork, we provide a selection of tenderloins, chops, roasts and racks of both baby back ribs and St. Louis Style Ribs. All of our pork is PrairieFresh Prime® pork from Seaboard Farms.

Fresh Seafood

The seafood at Rice Epicurean could only be fresher if you went out into the deep blue yourself. We offer a wide selection of fresh fish and shellfish everyday including Cod Filets, Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Catfish, Halibut, Red Snapper and Trout. We also have scallops and fresh gulf shrimp in a variety of sizes. We also have wonderful live lobsters and can steam them on premise for you! All of our seafood is wrapped to order for you to take home.

 

Ready To Cook

If you are looking for an easy way to prepare a meal, you can count on the Epicurean Meat Department for a delicious ready to cook Awesome Gourmet specialty burger, chicken breast or fish filet. We offer a variety of options such as nut crusted filets or bacon and cheese sliders. Check the meat department for what is ready.

At Rice Epicurean, we still adhere to the principals that have allowed us to provide the highest quality meat and seafood from more than 72 years. We encourage you to engage our staff and use their expertise to find what will go best on your dinner table tonight. And just like in the old days, our butchers are ready to help you with everything from special trim requests to cooking preparation tips. We look forward to seeing you at the meat and seafood counter soon!

For The Holidays

	Bowman & Landes Turkey Bowman & Landes Free Range Gourmet Turkeys are grown naturally in the open air and sunshine, roaming freely and exercising to their hearts content. They are all-vegetable fed (no animal by-products) with the finest vitamins, minerals and homegrown grains, resulting in superior flavor and tenderness. No antibiotics are ever administered. They are high in protein, low in fat, prepared by hand and carefully inspected by staff and USDA officials. Available for Thanksgiving ONLY, preorders beginning in October. Click here to read more.
	La Boucherie Turduckens Turducken is an accumulation of three different birds: Turkey, Duck, and Chicken along with your choice of stuffing.  All three birds have been de-boned, leaving only the wing bones of the turkey for aesthetic purposes.  The turkey is the outside bird, with the duck and chicken inside. Because it is a La Boucherie Turducken, rest assured that the skin and fat have been removed from the duck and chicken along with any excess turkey fat for a healthier product. Available year-round, preorders for the Holidays begin in October. Click here to read more.