Steak Houses of a Different Cut

Next-wave chop houses are a canvas for a diverse array of cuisines and wines

Americans’ tastes for new flavors and exciting cuisines are starting to seep into some of the most straitlaced aspects of the dining scene, including the classic chop house. While one kitchen might focus on Korean barbecue and another flies in premium beef directly from Spain, they all lean into the new standard of steak houses, with caviar bumps, silky Martinis, melt-in-your-mouth carpaccios and premium wine lists. For standout steak houses with impressive wine cellars to match, check out these six Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners from across the country.

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