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Why Your Steakhouse Chef Might Be Offended By This Sauce Request (And What To Ask For Instead) By Rolland Judd Dec. 4, 2025 1:20 pm EST

Going out to any steakhouse for dinner is a treat, but some establishments are a cut above the rest. Visiting an elite restaurant can result in a treasured memory of enjoying the tastiest piece of meat you've ever had. Yet, there are some unspoken rules in upper echelon steakhouses that many folks should bear in mind. Sam Hazen, executive chef at Palladino's Steak & Seafood , highlighted one in particular you'll want to avoid if you don't want to insult the chef: requesting store-bought steak sauce.

You might be used to slathering steak in your favorite mass-produced sauce at home, but in a quality steakhouse, hold off on asking f

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