Made by a Grill Dad. For Grill Dads.

Hey, I’m JB - the dad behind Ribeye Republic.

Most weekends, you’ll find me grilling or running the smoker. Around our house, everyone has an opinion about what should be on it.

My daughter (8) loves steak and is always asking for her own with nothing else. Sirloin is her favorite and she likes it rare. I'm so proud of her. My son (11) is a cheeseburger-and-hot-dog guy: ketchup and mustard, please. I’m still campaigning for relish, tomatoes and lettuce. So far, no luck.

My wife usually prefers chicken or fish. When she does want steak, she asks for it well done. We’re still negotiating that one.

Me? Ribeye and a baked potato. When I’m feeling adventurous, I branch out into brisket, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. Wild, I know.

That’s what being a Grill Dad means to me: knowing what your people like, taking pride in the cook, and having a little fun along the way. Everybody has a favorite. I enjoy being the guy who cooks it.

Ribeye Republic grew out of that part of my life. I wanted shirts for dads who care about a good steak, have opinions about barbecue, and appreciate a joke their family immediately recognizes as “that’s you.”

The humor should make Dad laugh—and the shirt should be one he actually wants to wear.

I’m also building this with my kids in mind. My hope is to create something meaningful they could someday be part of, rooted in the food, family and humor behind it from the start.

Thanks for supporting our family-owned business. I hope you find something here that feels like you—or the Grill Dad you’re shopping for.

— JB
Founder, Ribeye Republic