A restaurant that specializes in serving grilled or fried meats, particularly chops and steaks; a classic dining establishment.
From 'chop' (a meat cut) plus 'house,' referring to an establishment where chops are the specialty, popular in British English since the 18th century.
Chophouses represent a whole era of London dining before 'restaurant' became the standard term—they were working-class social spaces where men gathered to eat meat and debate politics!
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