THE CHOP HOUSE

With a name like The Chop House and a logo of a cleaver, it’s clear that this restaurant has one thing on its mind: meat. And The Chop House doesn’t disappoint, offering a selection of steaks, lamb chops, ribs, a range of beef burgers, chicken served in at least five different ways and a variety of seafood. Two standout dishes are the Berkshire Pork Chop, which has a tangy Mongolian glaze, and the enormous Aussie Burger, half a pound of prime beef patty topped with tomatoes, lettuce, onion jam, a sunny-side-up fried egg and bacon. Surprisingly, vegetarians aren’t left entirely out in the cold, as some of the starters and small plates are meat-free. There’s a fair— if slightly generic—choice of wines and a much longer list of cocktails, spirits and craft beers. You could also embrace your inner child and order one of the Gourmet Shakes or, if you want something more grown-up, an alcohol-laced “Spiked Shake”. In keeping with the restaurant’s casual vibe, service is friendly and unobtrusive.