In meat-loving America, everyone loves agood steakhouse chaineven chefs.

And it’s a sentiment that certainly applies to America’s most prolific steakhouse chains too.

It is truly a beautiful piece of steak that reacts to every cut and bite you give it."

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 40 oz. Porterhouse

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Jason Antolakagrees about the supremacy of the mighty rib-eye.

Diana Manalang, the chef/owner ofLittle Chef Little Cafein New York City, is also team bone-in.

Calling filet mignon an overrated cut that should be avoided, rib-eye is also her go-to.

ruth’s chris t-bone steak and red wine

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“Give me all the fat; even better when it’s bone-in.”

bone-in rib-eye over, say, the filet medallions.

His steak of choice?

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The porterhouse for two.

With a side of creamed spinach and a baked potato.

“I love steak on the bone, I feel it has much better flavor,” he says.

texas roadhouse steak, corn, and mashed potatoes

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bone-in prime rib-eye, medium rare.

“I am a meat and potatoes person,” says the chef.

“The steak here is thick-cut with a perfect crust and rich flavor.

Picanha steak

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I recommend going creamy on the sides, but I think that pairs perfectly with steak!

Don’t forget to add a wonderful glass of Cabernet from their wine selections.”

Especially when the picanha is involved.

outback melbourne porterhouse

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Outback Steakhouse

There’s something irresistible aboutAussie-inspired Outback Steakhouse, even for chefs.

For chef Jenna Moran fromWhimsy and Spice, it’s all about the porterhouse.

“I tried the char-grilled Melbourne Porterhouse and it was sublime.

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A porterhouse is traditionally one of the cuts that are harder to get just right.

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LongHorn Steakhouse

There’s something truly above-and-beyond special about afire-grilled steak.

Just askZac Lennox, chef of Houston’sPalacios Murphyrestaurant group, who raves about LongHorn Steakhouse as his go-to chain.

It is enjoyment on a cellular, timeless level.”