porterhouse
noun
por·ter·house
ˈpȯr-tər-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a house where malt liquor (such as porter) is sold
2
: a large steak cut from the thick end of the short loin to contain a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin see beef illustration
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The steakhouse offers dry-aged steak of all cuts: sirloin, filet mignon, porterhouse and more.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
The highlight: a porterhouse steak grilled to perfection and served with vineyard views.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
These cuts include ribeye, strip steak (New York strip), filet mignon, porterhouse, T-bone, skirt, and flank steak.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Two or more people are meant to share a 34-ounce porterhouse or a massive côte de boeuf.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
The highlight: a porterhouse steak grilled to perfection and served with vineyard views.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
These cuts include ribeye, strip steak (New York strip), filet mignon, porterhouse, T-bone, skirt, and flank steak.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Two or more people are meant to share a 34-ounce porterhouse or a massive côte de boeuf.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Porterhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porterhouse. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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porterhouse
noun
por·ter·house
ˈpōrt-ər-ˌhau̇s
ˈpȯrt-
: a beefsteak with a large piece of tenderloin on a T-shaped bone
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