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

Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
4.9
492 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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 492 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.

492 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    VIP

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best steak I have ever had in my entire life ! Cooked to perfection ! The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth. The chocolate mouse dessert is devine ! The cocktails are amazing and the service is impeccable . My favorite place in all of Charlottesville !!!

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  2. Caroline

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely AMAZING on all levels! Cant wait to go back

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  3. Mary

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The best steak I’ve had and I frequently order steak. The red wine recommended by the sommelier on the menu was excellent and affordable. Service was just right, server didn’t hover but seemed to always know when something was needed. It was very loud but it didn’t ruin this otherwise perfect meal.

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  4. Renee

    VIP

    Washington DC

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had happy hour steak frite. Served with compound butter sauce. Delish! Asked for rare and it was cooked just right. Had a chimichurri sauce on the side. And started with amazing Brussels sprouts.

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  5. Gwynne

    Richmond

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow, just wow - the food is outstanding. We had 4 in our party and everyone got steak - rib-eye, NY, and filet (2). They were all cooked perfectly and the portions are large. We had sides of smashed potatoes and mushrooms - both were outstanding. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. John, our server, was great. He was perfectly attentive and time everything very well. The salad that comes with the dinner is underwhelming - I like my salad lightly dressed however it tasted like there was no dressing at all. That could definitely be better. If I would change one thing, it would be the seating. The tables along the back are high tables with chairs and a bench. Unless you are very tall, the table is high so you feel your face is too close to the table and the seating just isn't very comfortable. I hope to sit in a booth sometime which looks much more comfortable. Overall we will definitely be back to enjoy the amazing food and highly recommend Black Cow!

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  6. Larry

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Amazing food and service. Great having a steakhouse that is this good, in cville

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  7. Gina

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! My filet cut like butter...Delicious!

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  8. Diana

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steak, delicious crab cakes. We had a wonderful dinner.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for a date night. Recommend the happy hour menu to try different drinks.

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  10. Liz

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food. Very very very delicious! Real food that feeds the soul. Service is great as well. Attention to detail and good ability to to serve courses in order and when table is ready. Small recommendations would be to fry foods in lard/tallow as opposed to seed oils. And as I age--I find the bar top tables and chairs to be uncomfortable; but there are lower chairs available--you may want to request them if bar top seating is uncomfortable. I never like paying fine dining prices and then being seated at a bar height table-but for this restaurant-- the food is so good I go with the seating flow! Highly recommend!

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Black Cow Chophouse is rated 4.9 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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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