The boneless ribeye steak is found in the primal section known as the rib. The rib primal is located from rib six through twelve, right behind the chuck section. This cut is one of the most well known cuts, primarily due to the popularity of the bone-in rib roast, also known as prime rib. For these steaks, the rib is removed, and meat cut into steaks. This section of the animal is known for its marbling, flavor and tenderness. This primal section has an abundance of all three of these characteristics.
