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

Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
4.9
534 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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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Experiences

  • UVA Graduation Weekend 2025

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 16, 2025 - May 18, 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 534 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Cow Chophouse delights with "fabulous meal and the best service ever." Known for "great steaks" and "wonderful service," it's a top choice for special occasions. The "filet was worth every cent," and the "lobster mac and cheese" is a highlight. Happy hour is "hard to beat," offering a fantastic value.

534 Reviews
  1. Tanner VIP

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with quality service and a product worth looking forward to! Catch the happy hour; otherwise, expect steakhouse prices. Buy an acre and a cow! But seriously this place rocks don’t think twice about it.

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  2. Cintia

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant and great food. Everything was delicious and very well-done. Highly recommend to people that like to go to steakhouse.

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  3. Megan

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely incredible—the best steak we’ve ever had, and the fries were amazing! The host greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home. John, our server, was fantastic. He took the time to explain the menu and steak sauces in detail, helping us choose the perfect meal! The service was top-notch, and everything was cooked to perfection. We’ve definitely found a new favorite spot and will be back soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great restaurant! Fabulous food, impeccable service, only take away was the infant 2 seats down. She got a little fussy and it was distracting.

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  5. Cheryl VIP

    Raleigh22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best steak I have ever had anywhere! Hands down. The garlic mashed potatoes are also outstanding as is the chocolate mouse . The server ( Stef) was knowledgeable , friendly and very efficient . We drive 3 1/2 hours just to eat here! I just wish they would reserve bar seats . We would love to sit at the bar but it is always full.

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  6. David

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time with friends at the black cow!

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  7. John

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great Food, but no listed prices on menu ?? ....and really hard to get reservation....build andexpand to 2 floors ??

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  8. Erika VIP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner Awesome service Delicious food Fun atmosphere

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  9. ChadF

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We will definitely be back to black cow. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and cuts of meat. We were a few minutes early for our reservation and our table was not quite ready so staff were very helpful and seated us at the bar with menus while we waited. A short wait and then we were seated. Steak was cooked to order and the sides were excellent! Recommend the Brussels!

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  10. Lizzie

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was wonderful - thank you, Melanie and Katie! The staff was helpful, knowledgable and the food was some of the best we've had in Charlottesville. It is an expensive night, but in the category of expensive dinners, this was worth every penny. Everything felt thoughtful - from the description, to the pairings to the presentation.

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FAQs

Black Cow Chophouse is rated 4.9 stars by 534 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Black Cow Chophouse

420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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