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Look at that wood-fired grill. - Black Cow Chophouse, Charlottesville, VA

Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
4.9
481 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Charlottesville

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Black Cow Chophouse is Charlottesville's spot for steaks, chops, fine wines, modern & classic cocktails and fun times. We feature a huge daily selection of both dry-aged and non dry-aged local and nationally sourced beef, as well as pork, game and lamb cuts. Our beverage program is carefully crafted and our hospitality is second to none. For the budget conscious, visit during our daily happy hour from 4:30 to 6:00 for Charlottesville's best steak deal and discounted drinks.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 270-0333
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Cow Chophouse in Charlottesville offers a "fabulous meal and the best service ever," making it a top choice for steak lovers. Guests rave about the "amazing food, fantastic service," and dishes like steak frites and lobster mac & cheese. While slightly pricey, the quality and "fun, unique atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

481 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John our waiter took such lovely care of us. He was right. This steak (I got the boneless ribeye) was one of the top 10 steaks I've ever had in my life. You can tell the meat here is very high quality. The steak came out with a lovely sear. The flavor was rich and meaty; my steak was very well marbled and fatty. I loved that the steaks were served with flaked finishing salt that you could sprinkle on, yourself. I believe the biggest factor was that David cooked our steaks to PERFECTION. My husband got the NY Strip and he was over the moon. I tried a bite and it was just fantastic. I'm not even a NY trip eater! You can easily mess up a Strip. And yet it was juicy and tender. I personally don't think the steak needed a sauce. As for the appetizers and sides, the bread was excellent and fresh. The cesar salad was very very tasty. The shrimp cocktail was great! But the real show were those steaks. John, our waiter, encouraged us as first time guests to get steak (over the pork chop I was considering), and I'm so thrilled he did. A warm and genuinely friendly waiter, John made the night. I trusted his suggestions, and very happy I did. You can tell John loves his job, and he's good at it. The prices were fair given the quality of the ingredients. The ambiance of the restaurant was somewhat loud but that never hindered our conversations or evening. The final suprise of the night was the desserts. The key lime pie was literally the best key lime pie I've ever had. Was such a perfect touch to a wonderful evening. Kudos to this team. A giant thank you to John for taking such great care of us, and the highest compliments to David and the chefs who prepared the meals. 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  2. Tanja

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! Great food, great service, lovely ambience.

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  3. colleen

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I booked this restaurant a month in advance. When we arrived they put us at the smallest table near the garage door. The server was very nice, but our food took an hour to get to our table after ordering it.

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  4. Charlotte

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time dining at Black Cow Chophouse, and it was an excellent experience. We were there during happy hour when drinks are discounted and at least one meat entree is, so if you chose, you could get a very delicious meal and beverage for under$30. The menu is varied with delicious sides served family style. Our salads came with our steaks and were excellent as was the fresh bread and butter. The desserts did not disappoint, particularly the cherry crème brûlée. Service here is top notch. The vibe is cool and unpretentious. We did feel slightly rushed to finish so the next seating could begin, but I get that this fabulous restaurant has high demand, as it should. My compliments to the entire staff.

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  5. John

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and amazing meat! Service was exceptional.

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  6. Brad

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, extensive cuts of beef and more. Good values on menu. Fun even early. Highly recommended.

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  7. Irene

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic. Happy hour cocktails and steak frites deal can’t be beat.

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  8. Amy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations fill-up fast! Steak and burger cooked perfectly, great selection of desserts and nice atmosphere.

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  9. Season

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply stated, it was amazing. It was our first time eating here, and we will definitely return every time we’re in Charlottesville.

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  10. Llezelle

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food + excellent service = wonderful dining experience!

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FAQs

Black Cow Chophouse is rated 4.9 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Charlottesville

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Black Cow Chophouse

420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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