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9 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Pork Chops

These 9 restaurant chains serve the best pork chops for a flavorful meal.

Red meat offers a range of savory flavors, but your typical steak dinner can often feel overly rich and heavy. Pork chops provide a perfect Goldilocks solution when you're looking for a leaner option but don't feel like switching to poultry. Typically milder in flavor with less fat than its bovine counterpart, pork chops are available at various restaurants, from steakhouses to chains specializing in comfort food.

On its own, pork chops are usually lower in calories than steak, and its mild flavor lends itself to pairing with various sauces and spices. It's a genuinely versatile meat that goes perfectly with your breakfast, lunch, or dinner, as you'll see in this restaurant chain lineup that serves the best pork chops. The pork chops included in this lineup are all grilled, though you can also find a few spots that will fry your pork chops for an even more juicy bite of food.

The next time hunger strikes and you're in the mood for pork chops, keep these restaurant chains in mind.

Waffle House

Waffle House Pork Chop Dinner
Waffle House
Nutrition (Per 1 Pork Chop Dinner):
Calories: 1,005
Fat: 49 g (Saturated Fat: 17 g)
Sodium: 1,620 mg
Carbs: 55 g (Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 7 g)
Protein: 84 g

While Waffle House is known for its 24-hour breakfast meals, you can also enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant chain. The Pork Chop Dinner at Waffle House comes served with a double order of Hashbrowns and one slice of Grilled Texas Toast. If you prefer your Pork Chop first thing in the morning, you can also order the Pork Chop & Eggs Breakfast, which comes with two five-ounce pork chops, two scrambled eggs, toast and jelly, and your choice of grits, hashbrowns, or sliced tomatoes.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Grilled Pork Chops
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Nutrition: Grilled Pork Chops (Per serving, no sides):
Calories: 650
Fat: 22 g (Saturated Fat: 8 g)
Sodium: 3,010 mg
Carbs: 38 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 29 g)
Protein: 69 g

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen prides itself on fresh ingredients and scratch-made meals, offering quality food at affordable prices. Customers will find Grilled Pork Chops on the menu, which includes two boneless pork chops topped with caramelized onions and a bourbon glaze. Served with your choice of two side dishes, this is a strong contender for your next go-to dinner at Cheddar's.

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Logan's Roadhouse

Logan's Roadhouse Pork Chops
Logan's Roadhouse
Nutrition: BBQ Grilled Pork Chops (Per serving, no sides):
Calories: 380
Fat: 15 g (Saturated Fat: 8 g)
Sodium: 3,043 mg
Carbs: 9 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 5 g)
Protein: 47 g

Logan's Roadhouse specializes in wood-fired grilled steaks, but the commitment to excellent flavor extends to all items on its menu. If you're looking for a pork chop dinner, it's all about that mesquite barbecue sauce at Logan's Roadhouse. Its BBQ Grilled Pork Chops are Mesquite wood-grilled and drizzled with barbecue sauce for a burst of sweet and savory flavors. The Mesquite-Grilled Pork Chops include two six-ounce chops and your choice of two side dishes.

Texas Roadhouse

texas roadhouse grilled pork chops
Texas Roadhouse
Nutrition: Grilled Pork Chops (Single Chop):
Calories: 440
Fat: 26 g (Saturated Fat: 9 g)
Sodium: 2,430 mg
Carbs: 10 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g)
Protein: 42 g

Texas Roadhouse may be known for its fresh cuts of steak, but pork chops are also on the menu if you're looking for a dinner that's perhaps a little leaner. Its Grilled Pork Chops are served boneless and have a tasty peppercorn sauce. Like the steak meals at Texas Roadhouse, your Grilled Pork Chops come with your choice of two side dishes. Just don't forget to start your meal off with their made-from-scratch rolls and honey cinnamon butter.

Saltgrass Steak House

Saltgrass Steak House Double Bone-in Pork Chop
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Nutrition: Double Bone-in Pork Chop (Per serving):
Calories: 870

With a menu filled with chargrilled steaks, chicken, and seafood, Saltgrass Steak House is a popular restaurant chain for meat lovers and anyone looking for a hearty meal. Their grilled double bone-in pork chop comes in a hefty 14-ounce cut. Like the other steaks and seafood offerings, the pork chops come with a choice of side dish along with the option to add a soup or salad for an additional fee.

Morton's The Steakhouse

Morton's The Steakhouse Heritage Pork Chop
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Nutrition: Heritage Pork Chop (Per serving):
Calories: 710

Morton's The Steakhouse takes the conventional steakhouse model and ups the fancy factor. An excellent spot for a special occasion or date night, Morton's is where you'll find an array of Butcher's Cut steaks. That includes their 16-ounce Heritage Pork Chop. Add on your favorite Enhancements and Side dishes like Loaded Baked Potato, Truffled Cream Corn, or Smoked Gouda and Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes.

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Fogo de Chão

Fogo de Chão Double Bone-In Pork Chop
Fogo de Chão
Nutrition: Double Bone-In Pork Chop (Per slice):
Calories: 130

Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse chain where you'll find foods prepared in the style of Churrasco, or grilled meats. Among the sea of steak options you'll find at Fogo de Chão, you can also try its Bisteca De Porco, or Double Bone-In Pork Chop. It's marinated for 48 hours with roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and lime zest and then slowly grilled for maximum flavor and caramelization. If you're looking for more pork options, you can also try Pork Belly, Pork Loin, and Pork Sausage.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Pork Chop
Ruth's Chris Steak House/Facebook
Nutrition: Pork Chop (Per serving):
Calories: 820

Looking to switch up your usual steak order at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse? Give the Pork Chop a try. Its Pork Chop is a center-cut chop that is fine-grained, flavorful, and served sizzling–a Ruth's Chris signature move–with sliced cinnamon apples for a touch of sweetness. Add on an Entree Compliment like Shrimp or Lobster Tail for an even more decadent meal.

LongHorn Steak House

LongHorn Steak House Cowboy Pork Chops
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Nutrition: Cowboy Pork Chops (Per serving):
Calories: 620
Fat: 32 g (Saturated Fat: 12 g)
Sodium: 2,460 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 87 g

You are not limited to steak when dining at LongHorn Steak House. The steakhouse chain features additional proteins, like its Cowboy Pork Chops. This meal comes with three center-cut boneless pork chops seared to a golden brown. Like all other entrees, the Cowboy Pork Chops come with your choice of a side and hand-chopped salad.

Carly Neil
Carly Neil is a freelance writer specializing in all things food, travel, Disney, and theme parks. Read more about Carly