Here for the meats

The short answer is that you're not actually buying the same thing.
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Most supermarket meat is pre-cut, lower graded, and packaged long before it reaches you. Sometimes it has been sitting for weeks before it ever hits the shelf. And with pre-packaged meat, you're getting whatever the manufacturer decided to put in that tray. The wrong thickness, more fat than you wanted, a portion that doesn't match your recipe.
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When you do try to ask someone at the counter, the knowledge usually isn't there to back it up.
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At Deenihan's, you get the cut you actually need, sized and trimmed to order, from someone with over 30 years of experience who can answer every question you have about it.
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When you add it all up, the difference in price is smaller than most people expect. The difference in your meal is not.

Beef grading isn't something most of us are taught, but it has a bigger impact on your meal than almost any other factor.
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The USDA grades beef based on two things: the age of the animal and the amount of marbling, which are the white flecks of fat running through the muscle. More marbling means more flavor, more tenderness, and a better eating experience. The three grades most consumers encounter are Select, Choice, and Prime.
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Select is the leanest and least flavorful. It's what you'll find in most budget supermarkets.
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Choice is the middle tier and the most widely available grade in grocery stores. It's decent, but it's not exceptional.
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Prime is the top of the scale. It has the most marbling, the most flavor, and the most tenderness. Less than 2% of all beef produced in the United States earns a Prime grade. Most of it goes to high end restaurants and specialty butcher shops.
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At Deenihan's we carry Choice and Prime. Not because they are the most expensive options, but because once you cook it you'll understand why anything else feels like a compromise.

As a general rule, a few days ahead is enough for most orders. That said, the more notice you give us around peak times like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, the better. Those windows fill up fast and we want to make sure we can get you exactly what you need.
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Not sure what you need or want to talk it through first? Give us a call or fill out the contact form and we will get back to you within 24 hours. No order is too specific and no question is too small.

For most custom cuts, the easiest thing to do is just come in. Tell us what you're making, what thickness you want, how much you need, and we'll take care of the rest on the spot.
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For specialty cuts, larger orders, or anything that might need extra preparation or sourcing, it's worth giving us a call or filling out the contact form ahead of time. That way we can make sure we have exactly what you need ready for you when you come in.
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Either way, we will get back to you within 24 hours and get you taken care of.