Is a rib eye roast a prime rib?
Sometimes. Prime rib is a roasted beef rib roast. Usually prime rib is not boneless and is roasted with the bones. A bone-in rib roast is also known as a standing rib roast. However, for ease and consistency in slicing, some chefs will use rib eye roast and serve it as prime rib.
The ribeye cut comes from the exact same rib area of the animal. The cut is from the rib roast, aka prime rib. To be considered a ribeye, the steak must be cut before the roast is cooked. Cost Ribeyes can be bone-in or boneless, with boneless cuts generally being more expensive per pound.