Satisfying comfort food spots for tender chops and creamy potatoes.
Savory pork chops served with creamy mashed potatoes is one of the best comfort food combos, a truly delicious meal on days when only a down-home classic meal will do. Whether fried or grilled, pork chops made with love and care are a simple tasty dish diners love, and several restaurants have earned a reputation for the best of the best pork chops every time. If you’re in the mood for this Midwestern staple, here are five chains with the best pork chops and mashed potatoes, according to fans.
The Machine Shed
” src=”https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Machine-Shed-Fried-pork-chops.png” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”469″ />Machine Shed Restaurant/Facebook
It doesn’t get better than the pork offerings at The Machine Shed, from the award-winning Roasted Stuffed Iowa Chop to the Double-Cut Iowa Pork Chop and more, all served with your choice of sides including mashed potatoes. “I had a pork chop with a Parmesan topping. It was soooo good! Juicy and flavorful. The portions are large and the bread was delicious,” one fan said.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
” src=”https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Flemings-pork-chop.png” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”469″ />Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar/Facebook
The Double-Thick Pork Rib Chop at Fleming’s is an outstanding dish, especially when paired with the restaurant’s buttery mashed potatoes. “We ordered the pork chop for the first time at Fleming’s. It was so freaking good. I usually don’t order pork when I go out, but I would totally order this again,” one happy diner said.
Lambert’s Cafe
” src=”https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lamberts-Cafe-fried-pork-chops.png” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”469″ />Lambert’s Cafe
Lambert’s Cafe has a delicious Pork Chops plate, made deep-fried or grilled, which comes with three veggies and “pass arounds” and the option to add homemade mashed potatoes. “I ordered some fried pork chops at Lambert’s Cafe in Ozark, MO and realized it was the most delicious I have ever had!” one guest shared. “While maybe not traditional, it was tender, thick and incredibly flavorful.”
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill
” src=”https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Perrys-Steakhouse-Famous-Pork-Chop.png” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”469″ />Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill/Facebook
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill has an iconic Famous Pork Chop, perfectly paired with the chain’s whipped potatoes. “I must say that it lived up to the hype!!!” one fan said. “Whatever that glaze is they prepare it with, is divine! That was the thicker, and tenderest pork chop I have ever had!”
Flat Creek Restaurants
” src=”https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Flat-Creek-fried-pork-chops.jpg” alt=”” width=”640″ height=”469″ />Flat Creek Restaurants/Facebook6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Flat Creek Restaurants prides itself on the “best fried chicken in Missouri”, but the Fried Pork Chops with mashed potatoes are not to be missed. “Been here three times and have enjoyed everything we’ve had,” one diner said. “The last was the pork chops. HUGE portions and absolutely delicious.”
Dining and Cooking