"Here you are, mister, one giant top sirloin, medium rare," the chef said as he placed cutting board and cut in front of Ben.

The same was true for another best-buy selection, the 16-ounce top sirloin ($19).

Most often, ribeye steak is used, but less tender cuts, such as top sirloin, are also common.

Soon after John joined the others in the booth, Peggy brought plates of top sirloin, baked potato and green beans.

A hamburger (top sirloin) is $9.75; wine 3.50 to 4.50 a glass.

There is seafood here, of course, but also porterhouse steak and prime top sirloin.

Alternatively, a top sirloin may be cut into slices thick enough to stand on their edge on the grill.

Tri-tip is a close cousin of the culotte steak, which is cut from the top sirloin.

The top sirloin is the most prized of these and is specifically marked for sale under that name.

A pound of boneless top sirloin was also lower, at $2.99, compared with the national average of $3.54.