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

Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
4.9
523 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • 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.

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 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Overall

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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 is a culinary gem in Charlottesville, celebrated for its "best steak in town" and "amazing food." Diners rave about juicy, tender cuts and inventive sides like Brussels sprouts with apples. The service is "outstanding," creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. "Highly recommend" for any special occasion.

523 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing staff. Perfect everytime! We dine here at least once a month! Best steak in town!

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  2. Catherine

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, food, service and drinks! Thank you for a great birthday celebration!

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  3. Erin

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything w ordered was good, but the brussels sprouts are truly amazing!

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  4. Amber Lynn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This charming, intimate venue may be small but delivers an impressive array of mouthwatering meats. We started our meal with a shrimp cocktail with a zesty cocktail sauce that added a delightful kick. For the main course, we indulged in the veal tomahawk, which was spectacular, tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked; it truly showcased the chef's expertise. The filet mignon was equally impressive; each bite was juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, leaving us craving more. On the side, we ordered Brussels sprouts cleverly paired with crisp, sweet apples. This unexpected combination added a refreshing crunch and a hint of sweetness to the dish, transforming a typical veggie plate into something special. By the time we finished our entrées, we were so full that we regretted not having room for dessert. One thing to note, however, is that the wine list was not as extensive as what you typically find in most steakhouses. While it may not have had the overwhelming selection of labels, it featured a thoughtfully curated range that paired well with the meals. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience.

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  5. Jason

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always phenomenal. You can never go wrong here. Everything is exceptional.

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  6. Zack

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Black Cow consistently go above and being to impress and you will not find better food and drinks in the city of Charlottesville. Thank you again for a great night!

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  7. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic dining experience - our server was great, the food was outstanding!

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Atlanta

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our second time here and the encore was not as impressive. Simply put two out three was bad, steaks that is. The ribeye was riddled inedible parts leaving sparse areas of the quality beef the price implies. And then that was tough and tasteless to my pallet. My wife’s fillet was much better… a beautiful cut, cooked to perfection, and served just under room temperature. Our Son got the strip and it was as admittedly great. However, we all three came away feeling the experience was … less, than our expectations. Stellar service and lovely people all around. A superb bottle of Chateau Neuf-de-Pape was enjoyed. We will definitely be back with hopes of a better review next time… but this time was a miss

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  9. Elain

    VIP

    Richmond

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always, food & service!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner and service was exceptional! John was our server, we had our two sons with us and he was so engaging with them. The evening was great and we will absolutely come back again!

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Black Cow Chophouse is rated 4.9 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Black Cow Chophouse

420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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