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Registry No. 005Premium steak purveyor

Snake River Farms

American Wagyu pioneer, Idaho-raised cross-bred Wagyu plus grass-fed bison. The premium-steak destination for steakhouse-quality cuts at home.

Profile last verified May 7, 2026 · Ships to all 50 states · Rating 4.6 / 5

Our assessment

Snake River Farms is the gold standard for American Wagyu in the US, they pioneered the breed in the 1990s and supply a long list of high-end steakhouses. The direct-to-consumer side gives home cooks access to the same SRF Black and SRF Gold cuts the steakhouses serve, plus Northwest grass-fed bison. Best for special occasions and gifting; not the right fit for monthly subscription buyers. One-time purchase model with frozen shipping nationwide. Direct affiliate program.

What it does well

  • +American Wagyu category leader, supplies steakhouses
  • +Premium grade options (SRF Black, SRF Gold)
  • +Excellent gift-recipient packaging
  • +Bison option for non-beef premium buyers

What to weigh

  • -Premium pricing, entry steaks $40+ each
  • -One-time purchase, no subscription model
  • -Not for everyday weeknight cooking

Where Snake River Farms sits in the registry

  • American Wagyu

    American Wagyu and crossbred Wagyu beef from premium sources

  • Grass-fed beef

    100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef shipped to your door

  • Bison

    Grass-fed American bison shipped to your door

Head-to-head

Registry note

Snake River Farms is listed because it names its sourcing and ships nationally; listing is not an endorsement by any agency. Prices and welcome offers change often, so confirm on the producer's site. If you buy through our link we may earn a referral commission at no cost to you; see the disclosure.