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

Black Cow Chophouse

4.9 (919)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

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Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Charlottesville

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • Website
    http://www.blackcowchophouse.com/
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
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Menu

This menu from Black Cow Chophouse was last updated on 9/11/2026.

Daily Cuts, Sunday November 8th, 2026

all of our daily steaks and chops are topped with confit onions & garlic and are served with our little salad and bread

  • $19 Happy Hour Steak Frites 4:30 - 6US$19.00

    Tournedos w/ horseradish creme fraiche

    • 4:30-6pmUS$19.00

  • Filet MignonUS$50.00

    Black Angus

    • 8ozUS$50.00

  • Prime New York StripUS$58.00

    Charlottesville, VA

    • 16ozUS$58.00

  • ChateaubriandUS$79.00

    Black Angus

    • 14ozUS$79.00

  • Prime Boneless RibeyeUS$85.00

    Roseda, MD

    • 18ozUS$85.00

  • Long bone TomahawkUS$155.00

    • 45ozUS$155.00

  • Bone-in Pork ChopUS$24.00

    w/ sauce Robert and honey bourbon gastrique

    • 12ozUS$24.00

  • Open Range Elk Tenderloin- SOLD OUTUS$33.00

    • 8ozUS$33.00

  • Bison BavetteUS$36.00

    • 8ozUS$36.00

  • Petite TenderUS$26.00

    Reserve Angus

    • 8ozUS$26.00

  • Flat IronUS$30.00

    Charlottesville, VA

    • 8ozUS$30.00

  • Prime Bavette- SOLD OUTUS$39.00

    Roseda, MD

    • 12ozUS$39.00

  • Marinated FlankUS$25.00

    Black Angus

    • 10ozUS$25.00

Last updated: 9 November 2026

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4.9

4.9
(919)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia

    Best Food

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Hot spot

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Cow Chophouse impresses with "excellent service" and "superbly prepared aged beef." Diners rave about happy hour steak specials and "delicious sides" like lobster mac and cheese. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," though it can be "a bit loud." Staff, including servers like Travis and Todd, are "attentive and knowledgeable."
919 Reviews

  1. john

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing attentive service and one of if not the best ribeye steak I have ever eaten.

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  2. Barnee Gold

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our absolute favorite restaurant in Charlottesville! Always an amazing meal. Our server Stef Mazda is the best. She is so amazing we request to be in her section every time we are in

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  3. Cindy

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter John was amazing! You could tell he really enjoyed his job and every detail was perfect: Josh the bartender was amazing as well. We will return, three hours away but we would drive it just for dinner that is how amazing The Black Cow experience was.

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  4. Eric Gold

    Virginia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great meal! We were expertly guided through the very interesting and complete menu by Allie, our server. Superbly prepared aged beef and great sides. Highly recommend!

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  5. Will Gold

    South Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak in Charlottesville- our family does as often as we can and enjoy it each time.

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  6. Zachariah

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Randy was attentive, personable and made great food and drink suggestions.

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  7. Roger Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very enjoyable meal sitting outside on a Sunday evening. House salad was good -- a little light on the vinaigrette but nice accompaniment of radish slices. Sides were excellent -- brussels, fries, and mushrooms. Nice touch with the crispy parm wafer on top of the shrooms. Steaks were good though not a transcendent as I remember from our first visit. Not quite as tender and both the medium and the medium-rare were more to the rare side than we expected. The pork chop was outstanding and the key lime pie was very good. Our server was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and attentive. He offered very in-depth and helpful answers to all of our questions, including on wine selection.

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  8. Stephanie

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steaks are unbelievable. Tender, cooked to perfection, and flavorful. The mushrooms, brussel sprouts and creamed spinach were delicious. Highly recommended!

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  9. Stephanie Gold

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and top notch food! We will be back!

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  10. Ronda

    Virginia26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm and welcoming vibe. Great bar and drinks. Enjoyed the happy hour special - steak frites and drinks. I can't wait to return.

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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
  • Website
    http://www.blackcowchophouse.com/
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
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FAQs

Black Cow Chophouse is open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm, and Sunday from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm; they also run a daily happy hour from 4:30 to 6:00.

Yes, guests report clearly labelled menu items and say there were many gluten‑ and dairy‑free options, so dietary-restricted diners found it straightforward to choose safe dishes.

Portions tend to be generous, guests frequently describe leaving comfortably full, and many sides are presented as shared "for the table."

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put-together attire; many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Private dining isn't part of Black Cow Chophouse's offering, the focus is on the open dining room and convivial atmosphere where guests often celebrate anniversaries and special occasions.

Yes, Black Cow has outdoor seating on a front patio; guests frequently mention sitting outside and enjoying the patio experience.

Yes, Black Cow runs a daily happy hour (listed 4:30–6:00) featuring a steak-frites special and discounted drinks, a deal guests frequently recommend.

The Happy Hour Steak Frites is a standout, guests repeatedly praise the Black Cow happy-hour steak frites as a go-to favorite.

Yes, the patio welcomes dogs; a guest reported bringing their dog and staff provided a water bowl while sitting outside.

Yes, Black Cow Chophouse is frequently chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with many guests praising the attentive service, wine list, and steaks for celebratory meals.

Black Cow Chophouse feels slightly upscale but approachable, a lively, convivial steakhouse with a cool bar area and energetic dining room that can be on the louder side.

Yes, families dine at Black Cow; guests have brought children for celebrations (including a 13‑year‑old birthday) and noted kids eating from the menu, so it works well for family dinners.

The sweet spot is during Black Cow’s daily happy hour (4:30–6:00), guests repeatedly praise the happy-hour steak-frites deal and discounted drinks.

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Black Cow Chophouse

4.9
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Charlottesville

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
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