steakhouse

American

[steyk-hous] / ˈsteɪkˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

steakhouses

a restaurant specializing in beefsteak.

steakhouse British

/ ˈsteɪkˌhaʊs /

noun

a restaurant that has steaks as its speciality

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Etymology

Origin of steakhouse

First recorded in 1865–70; steak + house

Example Sentences

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While beef demand is resilient and companies like Darden Restaurants’ LongHorn Steakhouse and rival Texas Roadhouse have enjoyed faster growth than most casual-dining chains since Covid, the beef industry is facing stiff challenges.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Steakhouse sides, for instance, routinely outshine the steak itself.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

I also love going to Baltaire Restaurant & Steakhouse in Brentwood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse after toilet collapse.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

The Saloon and Steakhouse is the first wooden building you see when you enter Stagecoach Pass after parking in the giant dirt lot, which is only a quarter full on the busiest days.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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