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

Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
4.9
551 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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Experiences

  • UVA Graduation Weekend 2025

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
    We will be serving a three course prix fixe menu for $95 per person to celebrate our UVA class of 2025. A $25.00 per person deposit is required upon booking.

What 551 people are saying

Black Cow Chophouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Cow Chophouse offers a memorable dining experience in Charlottesville, celebrated for its "best steak in town" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "superb service" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." The lively atmosphere complements expertly cooked steaks, delectable sides like brussels sprouts, and a "great happy hour." Highly recommended for steak enthusiasts!
551 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Phoenix8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good ambience. Great starters. Great burgers.

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  2. Cooper

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing ! He helped us out with the menu, giving us recommendations for what would be best . The steak was to die for ! The red potatoe smashers were so good ! Will be back for sure !

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  3. Suzanne

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Lovely service. I look forward to going again!

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  4. Keith VIP

    Washington DC43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Happy hour prices were reasonable! Will definitely return.

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  5. Sean

    Richmond8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the varied selection of steak options. The mushroom ragout was outstanding. Overall it was a great meal.

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  6. Cole

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic !! terrific service and steaks are outstanding - The pork chop is also great! My only criticism is this trip more garlic seemed to be used on the dishes - I just moved it aside as I dont need that much garlic -- Our waiter was wonderful timing our meal for our event we were going to later - my 4th time there and my favorite place in town!

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  7. Allison

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal ever. No joke. Don't sleep on the cocktails!

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  8. LaRayne

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this place. The food is absolutely amazing and we come in about once a month. The only thing that was lacking was a server who really went the extra mile. That changed Saturday. John was incredible: fun, energetic, and actually interested in us as guests. John just made the Black Cow Chophouse a true 5-star venue. Thank you and see you soon!

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  9. Morgan VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The service was impeccable, especially for such a large table. The food was unbelievably delicious. The steak melted in your mouth and had a bit extra salt on the side of the plate, which always adds a flare to the bite. And the mushroom side, could have just eaten that and been happy! And finally, spectacular wine list!

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  10. Aric VIP

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service; happy hour prices are a great value (steak frites).

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FAQs

Black Cow Chophouse is rated 4.9 stars by 551 OpenTable diners.

Black Cow Chophouse does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Black Cow Chophouse

420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

Additional information

  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 16:30–21:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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