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Chop House Tavern - Front Dining Room - Chop House Tavern, Staunton, VA

Chop House Tavern

4.8 (127)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
29 N Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401

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About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Staunton VA, The Chop House Tavern elegantly showcases a refined take on Chef Ryan Zale's culinary creativity. Professionally executed by Sous Chef Brendan Almy, guests can expect the signature proteins and menu staples found on our sibling restaurants menus, (Local Chop and Grill House, Harrisonburg VA, and The Chop House Bistro, Luray VA) as well as delicious takes on comfort tavern food classics. Additionally, we aim to provide a relaxing and unique experience through our modern-rustic aesthetic, comfortable lounge and carefully crafted cocktails for your enjoyment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (540) 712-0340
  • Website
    http://www.choptavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Zale
  • Private party facilities
    We feature a private dining area towards the rear of the restaurant that can be booked for special events, business meetings, private dinners, etc. The room can hold 24-32 guests at once with room for customization if below 24. Bookings or inquiries of this type must be made via direct call to the restaurant.
  • Location
    29 N Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401
  • Neighborhood
    Staunton
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 127 people are saying

Chop House Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Ambiance

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    Best Value

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Good for groups

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Healthy

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Lively

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chop House Tavern offers an "intimate ambiance" with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Diners appreciate the "moody vibe" perfect for special occasions, while the "friendly, knowledgeable staff" enhance the experience. Though some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth it for the quality." Highly recommended for a memorable meal.
127 Reviews

  1. Kyle VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! My parents and I had a really lovely time here.

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  2. Penny

    San Antonio1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was lovely. The food was absolutely delicious and to die for. The atmosphere elegant in a nice old building. The reason for less than 5 star was the service. The waitress greeted us immediately upon arrival. She said she’d be back to take our drink orders in a minute. THIRTY MINUTES later and no one had checked on us nor taken our drink orders. Checking with the bar tender, he was quickly on our order bringing drinks immediately (although the order was incorrect). After, the manager came out comped the drinks and appetizer. Then bar tender took over service and did an amazing job. Still, it remains concerning that we were able to sit for 30 minutes with no attention from any of the staff. However, we will definitely give them another chance. 

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  3. Karen

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service, reasonable prices for an upscale restaurant.

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  4. Colleen

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent time dining at the Chop House Tavern. The server gave us perfect selection ideas, setting was lovely, and the meal was outstanding.

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  5. William

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic. Although a busy weekend with graduations in the area we were not rushed.

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  6. Mollie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Moody, intimate ambiance. We loved our celebration there!

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  7. Aaron

    Richmond1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt like we paid a lot for not much. The cocktails were good, everything else was mediocre. The steak was fine, the fries OK, the wine was all right. Service was attentive but otherwise half-hearted. The real issue was the steak and mushroom cassoulet came out cold. Not lukewarm, cold. They took it back and it came out warmer a couple minutes later, but not hot. Flavor was fine, but that was disheartening. They did not offer a discount or any make-good, aside from warming it up. Some kind of comp or make-right would have been nice, given it’s a $28 entree that was carelessly prepped. The desserts were good. Overall, I wanted more out of a meal for two that came out to $200 with tip. Cold food is a hard turn-off, and no real acknowledgement of the mistake was a bummer. Not going to go racing back.

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  8. Alex

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a celebratory dinner here and were not disappointed. Every aspect was wonderful. The ribeyes were amazing! Service was exceptional.

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  9. Andrew

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seamless experience, it was exactly what we were looking for as a special Mother’s Day meal. Portions were a little small and prices were a little high, but the quality and flavor of each dish was complex and considered!

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  10. Jessica

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came from out of town for a mountain getaway and stopped in for our anniversary dinner. We were greeted at our table with complimentary sparking wine so we could toast. Brussels were amazing and the Mac and cheese burger and duck fat fries were to DIE for! Service was the perfect amount of checking in! Highly recommend and will definitely visit again!

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Chop House Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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29 N Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Staunton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Zale
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.choptavern.com/
  • Phone number
    (540) 712-0340
  • Private party facilities
    We feature a private dining area towards the rear of the restaurant that can be booked for special events, business meetings, private dinners, etc. The room can hold 24-32 guests at once with room for customization if below 24. Bookings or inquiries of this type must be made via direct call to the restaurant.
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