Local Chop & Grill House

Name: Local Chop & Grill House
Address: 56 W. Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA, United States, 22802
Telephone: (540) 801-0505
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1861 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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Massive wooden door, old bricks and rustic beams of Harrisonburg’s old City Produce Exchange building, the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience at The LOCAL Chop & Grill House. Our menu features fresh, hand-selected, LOCAL and seasonal foods prepared with a progressive flair.
Farm to Table is the mainstay of our eating philosophy. That’s why we work with community food producers to support organic, sustainable, LOCAL farms, and put the finest, freshest foods on the table for you. We’re serious about making choices that are environmentally sound, from the food we carefully hand-select to the aprons our kitchen and wait staff wear.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(540) 801-0505
Website
http://www.localchops.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Zale

Location
56 W. Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Neighborhood
Harrisonburg
Cross street
Noll
Parking details
Parking available on city streets or in our semi-private lots.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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1,861 Reviews

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AngelaL
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Second time going and it did not disappoint. Our server Hudson was outstanding
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Pauly
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for our two year anniversary and was not disappointed. We are not from the area so looked around and decided on this spot because although a chophouse it was nice to see vegetarian options as my SO is vegetarian. Brendan provided great service and the food was delicious. The pork belly appetizer was my favorite
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HollisM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server, Chris was absolutely fantastic. He made my boyfriend's birthday so special. The food was incredible - best chicken I have EVER had! Plus everything is locally sourced which makes the experience even better. We will definitely be back any time we are in Harrisonburg!
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LMC5
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we had was very delicious. I especially enjoyed the duck. The a la carte menu is on the pricey side, but it aligns with the quality of the dishes. Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu and was able to offer suggestions, which all turned out fantastic. The only minor complaint is the parking situation, but there is a lot a short walk away.
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KeithV
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the only restaurants locally that you can have a conversation with great food and service
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ChristyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
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The food, drinks, and service were all great! Lexi was our server, and she did a phenomenal job.
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JMUAlum
Richmond
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The very best place to eat in Harrisonburg! Use local produce which adds to quality! Presentation of food adds to ambiance. Good wine list.
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JasonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent local flavor, perfectly prepared and a great wait staff! A top notch experience!
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HowardR
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the warm friendly greeting we received at entry from Stephanie to the fabulous food and wonderful service from Savannah, my birthday experience was perfect! Thank you all so much!
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MarkF
Orlando
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for our birthday dinner. Food, wine, cocktails and service were all absolutely first rate!
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CorrineB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best food and service. Everything was perfect!
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Batman
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food in nice atmosphere. We would go there again.
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CarlS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant with terrific service, nice table and ambiance. Only complaint was for a chop house the filet mignon was rather scrawny (and thus pricey).
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NancyP
Richmond
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience3
The first thing I would like to tell anybody that’s handicap is don’t let the ramp outside deceive you because when you get inside, you have to climb about 15 steps to get to the dining area. The food was very pricey, and I was not impressed with the quality of the food! We were very disappointed with the very small portions and the scallops were cooked as much as Sushi! I am not in the habit of sending my food back anymore, because it always ends up at disaster and waiting another 20 minutes for something that’s still not cook, right I will not do. Get it right the first time! My husband and I travel a lot and visit many restaurants and this one we will not return!
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JonathanS
Richmond
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely birthday dinner last night. The Filet mignon was perfectly cooked medium. My wife loved her scallops and the delicious lemongrass ginger sauce that accompanied it. My favorite is the horseradish sauce which complemented the steak very well. Delicious bread and desserts. And the service was excellent! We will be back!
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Goneplaid
Philadelphia
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
We got seated in a very quiet and comfortable section next to the host check-in. Our server was energetic and nice. The pork belly was good, but impossible to cut with the dull butter knife. This needs to served with a steak knife. The duck fat fries with peach ketchup were superb. Unfortunately, our filets were highly over salted with rock salt. Still crunchy in every bite. Cooked perfectly and a good piece of meat, but it felt like eating a salt brick. Afterwards, our mouths felt like they were burning from the salt and dry as could be… super unfortunate!!! I don’t understand why the chef over salted this fine piece of meat so heavily. Otherwise, it would have been a great experience. Told the waitress, but nothing was done as far as compensation. Won’t be going back, and this was a stop we been to before and came a long way to visit.
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AveryE
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food, drinks and service! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!
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Michelle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, and even better service! Top pick in Harrisonburg. Loved everything about it.
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Ally
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The servers were extremely polite and the food was fantastic.
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RossH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Emilee was fantastic! Food was incredible. Will eat here again.
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JeannieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Chris was very knowledgeable, kind and overall wonderful!
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RobinA
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant! The food was incredible and our server Jake was fantastic.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience4
Service with Jake was excellent. I have mixed reviews on the food quality. Salads were very good and my wife order duck and she enjoyed it. I ordered steak and it extremely chewy that I could not eat much of it. I shared with the server and the manager offered desert. We do not eat desert. I asked to speak with the manager and ask that bill be discounted. Well he did but only by $6+. The martini's were small and not good at all, very weak. Therefore, mixed review. Wish the experience was better since this was our first visit and we now have a home in the area.
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johnf
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Would have given 5 overall but the ribeye was too fatty. Flavor was awesome but too fatty. Everything else was great; trout, pork belly, tartar, drinks. We will go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in town for a baseball camp at JMU and had a phenominal meal that even the teenage boys loved!! Service was excellent and food was on point! Would highly recommend!
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RobertaR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
The chicken was very dry. Asparagus was tough. My husband's specialty ribeye was 80% fat. The salads were very good. The service was second to none!
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HowardR
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We wanted to make my sister's birthday special, and knowing she has traveled quite a bit we were hoping this would please her. LC&GH went above and beyond all expectations. From the moment our delightful server Stephanie introduced herself to the last delicious bit of dessert, we three did not stop smiling. We all had the same entree, something that we've not done before; but after Stephanie described how the scallops are prepared we could not resist. And they mysteriously disappeared (still don't know how that happened because I am a notoriously slow eater). Five days later we still haven't stopped talking about how incredible they were! We shared a wonderful Riesling with our entree that my sister chose, and sorry, but all I remember is that it came in a blue bottle and is German and was only $50. Perfect with the meal! On to dessert. I had chosen not to input the birthday info on Open Table reservation that it was a birthday celebration just in case there is a house birthday dessert. I want my sister to be able to make her own choice, and she and I both selected the salted caramel flan. OMG- to die for! At some point the manager came by, forgive me if I get his name wrong, James? hey, there was wine! We made sure to tell him how wonderful the entire experience had been, how special the food, presentation and flavors. And we gave special compliments for Stephanie.
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Pete
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good venue for celebrating a special event. Started with the cheese board, really liked the soft cheese (not sure, might've been feta). Had the coconut lemongrass sauce with the chicken breast, and it was excellent. Finished with the peach/blueberry cobbler. It was very fruity, the topping reminded me of granola. Also included a generous portion of whipped cream. Pricey, but you do get what you pay for.
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JimJ
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Surprisingly the trout was probably the best I've ever had. My wife's steak was disappointing and very overpriced. Salads and sides were good. Good cocktail menu and decent wine selections by the glass.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited the Chop House house for a weekend getaway from Fredericksburg. The courses were amazing. Highly recommend!
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JimD
Richmond
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall2food3service5ambience3
We were there for my birthday weekend. This restaurant was highly rated and recommended by several friends. We had high expectations as we knew it would be expensive. We were VERY disappointed. To begin with, we circled the block three times trying to find the place and finally asked someone in the parking lot there it was and we were there, just didn't see any signs. We had to walk a block from the city parking lot and as we are seniors with walking issues, wasn't a good start. I was not friendly to the host Jimmy Breland but he was very patient and well mannered for which I appreciate. When we were seating, the tables were MUCH too small and when we asked, we were told they were all the same even upstairs. The wines were VERY overpriced as was the menu. My wife ordered a steak, which was very tough and almost not worth eating unless one likes to chew for a long time. My salad and fish were good. Our waiter was pleasant as well. So, NOT a good visit and we would NEVER return.
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MattE
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit if you are looking for some fine dinning in the Harrisonburg area.
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HeatherC
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great! Loved that a lot of the items on the menu were locally sourced, so fresh and delicious. Hats off to the person who made the focaccia. Best I’ve ever had and the fresh butter was a very nice touch. We will definitely be back when we are in the area again.
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MattsReview
Charleston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I made reservations at 5:30 for her 40th birthday. The host greeted us upon arrival and wished my wife a happy birthday. We were seated upstairs in a quiet corner and Stephanie was our server and she was amazing, wishing my wife a happy birthday as well! My wife had the 12 oz. ribeye with Mac n cheese, I had the wagyu burger with duck fat fries, and we split an appetizer of fried green tomatoes. Everything about our experience was impeccable and we wish nothing but the best for this place and its staff! Thank you so much to everyone, a truly remarkable and memorable occasion for us both!
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TraceyM
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scallops were amazing with the Lemon Coconut Sauce! Highly recommend!
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Jojojo51
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We very much enjoyed our anniversary dinner! Great food, and especially enjoyed our server, Lea. She was knowledgeable, attentive, friendly and kind. We felt well served without being the least bit rushed. She was terrific, and a real asset to your fine business.
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Steelblue
Richmond
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
A nice place to enjoy a steak and a good bottle of wine. Interesting menu choices and a good selection of deserts. Our server was excellent and very friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We chose Local Chop & Grill House to celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary and they did not disappoint!! Lexi, our server, was fantastic, our filets were amazing, and the whole evening was perfect!
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Lunch
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely first dinner in Harrisonburg! The food was simply divine.
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JohnW
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The butter and cheese boards were wonderful appetizers for our party of four. They were a great start to our meal.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Local Chop & Grill House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 801-0505.

Local Chop & Grill House is rated 4.7 stars by 1861 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

56 W. Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Noll
Neighborhood
Harrisonburg
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking available on city streets or in our semi-private lots.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Zale
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.localchops.com/
Phone number
(540) 801-0505

Local Chop & Grill House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

U10 Scallops

6oz Petite Filet Mignon

Steak Sauce

Menu

What 1,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Local Chop & Grill House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Local Chop & Grill House restaurant rated?

Is Local Chop & Grill House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information