Tomahawk Ribeye Steak Recipe (Best Steak Recipe)

If you’re looking to impress a crowd or treat yourself to a next-level grilling experience, this Tomahawk Ribeye Steak Recipe delivers big flavor and even bigger presentation. With a rich, buttery finish and that signature reverse sear char, it’s everything you want from the best steak recipe—juicy, bold, and unforgettable. Whether it’s your first tomahawk or your fiftieth, this method guarantees steakhouse results right in your backyard.

Ingredients

1 Tomahawk Ribeye (2 inches thick, cut with bone)
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
Optional: Dusted with Grillheads Jack of All Rubs

Instructions

Pull your ribeye out of the fridge for at least one hour before grilling, season it evenly on both sides and let it rest at room temperature.
Fire up your grill to 350 degrees and plan to use indirect heat; after hitting the target temperature, we use a heat deflector in our egg.
Put ribeye on the grill (in the center over a deflector plate, or away from lit coals, depending on your grill).
Keep the lid closed and cook for roughly 12-15 minutes. Repeat on the other side.
Check the internal temperature of the steaks. At this point, our goal temperature is roughly 115 degrees (or 10 degrees shy of your target temperature, depending on how you like your steak cooked).
Remove the steak from the grill when the target temperature is reached. If you are using an indirect heat plate, also remove that.
Increase the grill temperature to 450-500 degrees and add the ribeye back to the grill for 2-3 minutes, directly over the coals.
Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, keeping an eye on the internal temperature based on your preference. (We like our steaks medium rare, so we shoot for an IT of 125.)
Remove from grill, top with butter, and let this beautiful piece of meat rest for 10 minutes.
To serve, carve the meat along the bone and slice. Enjoy!

There’s nothing quite like carving into a perfectly grilled Tomahawk Ribeye—especially when you’ve nailed that rich crust and juicy center with a flawless reverse sear. This isn’t just dinner—it’s an experience. Whether you're hosting friends, celebrating a win, or just showing your grill who's boss, this recipe is guaranteed to deliver big-time flavor. Don’t forget to finish with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of Grillheads Jack of All Rubs for that extra kick. Fire it up and enjoy the best steak of your life.