Black Cow Chophouse

Name: Black Cow Chophouse
Address: 420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22903-5540
Telephone: (434) 270-0333
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

245 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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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. We take our food

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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

Location
420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Parking details
None

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Popular dishes

Daily Selection of Steaks & Chops*
See our blackboard for all of todays offerings. All of our daily steaks and chops are topped with confit onions & garlic and are served with our little salad and bread
Happy Hour Steak Frites - until 6pm$18.00
Flat Iron with Horseradish Crème Fraiche
- 6oz$18.00
Boneless Ribeye$66.00
Upperville, VA
- 22oz$66.00
Filet Mignon$46.00
Reserve Angus
- 8oz$46.00
Prime New York Strip$49.00
Orange, VA
- 16oz$49.00
Chateaubriand$69.00
Reserve Angus
- 14oz$69.00
Prime Porterhouse$89.00
Roseda, MD
- 32oz$89.00
KC Strip$77.00
Creekstone Farms
- 24oz$77.00
Bone-In Ribeye$79.00
Angus Beef
- 24oz$79.00
Rib Tomahawk$95.00
Angus Beef
- 34oz$95.00
Bone-In Pork Chop$23.00
Duroc, served with sauce Robert and honey-bourbon gastrique
- 12oz$23.00
Open Range Elk Strip SOLD OUT$39.00
- 8oz$39.00
- 10oz$44.00
Lil' Veal Chop Tomahawk$39.00
Fontaine Famille
- 16oz$39.00
Petite Tender$25.00
Black Angus
- 8oz$25.00
Bavette$33.00
Roseda, MD
- 10oz$33.00
Marinated Hanger$25.00
Black Angus
- 8oz$25.00
Marinated Flank - SOLD OUT$25.00
Washington, VA
- 10oz$25.00
Sirloin Baseball$22.00
Angus Beef
- 8oz$22.00

Fish & More

Norwegian Salmon$30.00
bell pepper sauce, bruschetta
Saffron Risotto$23.00
butternut squash, mushrooms, sage, vegan sour cream
Black Cow Burger*$17.00
wagyu, American cheese, aioli, bruschetta, marinated cukes, fries
Duet of Crab Cakes$35.00
Louis sauce
Bacon-Blue Burger*$19.00
wagyu, neuske's bacon, blue cheese, ranch, fries

Sides for the Table

Whipped Golden Potatoes$10.00
confit garlic & onion
Lobster Mac & Cheese$23.00
lump lobster, toasted panko
Wood Fired Broccolini$11.00
roasted tomatoes, garlic confit, slivered almond
Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.00
apple, pickled fennel, aioli, honey-bourbon gastrique
Creamed Spinach$11.00
parmesan, panko, anise
Red Potato Smashers$10.00
aioli, chimichurri
Mushroom Ragout$15.00
oyster mushrooms, shiitake, cremini, sherry cream, pesto, burrata, crostini
Belgian Fries$9.00
twice cooked, aioli

Sauces

Four-Day Demi-Glace$5.00
Chimichurri$3.00
Bearnaise$4.00
Broiled Maytag Blue Cheese$5.00
Compound Butter$4.00
Cognac Peppercorn$5.00
Horseradish-Crème Fraîche$3.00
Bordelaise$6.00

Dessert

Belgian Chocolate Mousse$8.00
berry coulis, black sea salt
Warm Bread Pudding$9.00
apple butter, caramel
- add vanilla ice cream$2.00
Creme Brulee$9.00
pumpkin, vanilla, bourbon
Key Lime Pie$8.00
whipped cream, berries
Ice Cream$6.00
Homestead Creamery, Wirtz VA
- Espresso$6.00
- Vanilla$6.00

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Steakhouse
Charlottesville
Best Overall
Charlottesville
Best Food
Charlottesville
Best Service
Charlottesville
Best Ambiance
Charlottesville
Best Value
Charlottesville
Good for business meals
Charlottesville
Hot spot
Charlottesville
Neighborhood gem
Charlottesville
Great for fine wines
Charlottesville
Great for outdoor dining
Charlottesville
Lively
Charlottesville
Most Booked

245 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience2
Food was very good! Disappointed where we sat seeing that we made a reservation several days in advance. Terrible location for a table right at the entrance. Server was lovely but took awhile for food to come out and dishes to be bussed away.
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Cvillelivetoeat
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worth every penny and calorie! Lobster Mac was amazing!
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LkAck
Richmond
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dining experience for everyone in our large party, with possible exception of my husband who wears a hearing aid and had trouble with the noise. Otherwise, all good. Always great, everything, esp the food!!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Wait staff is a bit unattending given the price for the meal.
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JenniferS
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this restaurant and the food was great! Very friendly service and great cocktails!
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MarkZ
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
The food and the service very good. Rather loud, however. the acoustics are not good.
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lagourmandine
Richmond
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Disappointing service this time unfortunately. The kitchen deserves better as the dishes are wonderful. Mushroom ragout was a standout accompaniment to the beef.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a really amazing meal. It’s a very cool space!
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AlenaH
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, the service was great, and the atmosphere was laid back and smaller. Offering outdoors and indoors. If you like good steak and fine dining, you will appreciate this place, as we did. Will be back for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my husbands birthday. The food was great and the service was outstanding.
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MichaelM
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Hate QR codes don’t like tablet checkout to pay Wine prices too high
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NattyB
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fabulous. Delicious cocktails. Our server was efficient and entertaining.
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LaurenR
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! The courses were well timed, unique cocktails, best steak I’ve had in a long time. Superb service! Katie was great!
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MichaelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the best steak I’ve ever had. It was full of flavor.
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Mike
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Black Cow continues to impress with amazing cuts of beef always cooked to perfection. The house salad is always a must have as well as their sides. Cocktails are always well made, you honestly can’t beat this place for happy hour, a date, or a special occasion. Will come back soon!
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LaurenZ
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, drinks, and service was wonderful. The server was well educated on cuts of beef, what pairs well, and all of the reccomendations resulted in an incredibly delicious meal.
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ncamanda98
New Orleans
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Incredible food, well timed courses and delicious cocktails.
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Kaitlyn
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for their happy hour steak and fries special. It was really good and a fantastic value
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HaleyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, the staff were amazing, my overall experience was amazing. I loved this place and would 10/10 recommend dinning here.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience3
Food was fantastic! Atmosphere was ok, the restaurant gives you a 15 minute window to show up late but if you arrive early they will deny you access to the bar for a drink, felt this was ridiculous. If we wanted to stand anywhere but at the hostess checkin podium they told us we would have to go outside and wait.. that was the most ridiculous part. I wouldn’t go back for the money we spent..
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IndyClassic
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great happy hour. Excellent food. Server, Landon, outstanding.
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lisar
Richmond
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our steaks were delicious as was the apple caramel bread pudding but our frites were over cooked to burnt and just bits of potato not whole strips - it seemed like the dregs of the fry basket! Great service!
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LuanneB
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Steaks are always excellent. Service and staff friendly and cocktails delicious. Love the happy hour option. Excellent value and experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
When I go to a restaurant that serves meat, I ask where they get their meat from, expecting them to list local farms. In this area, you can’t throw a rock without hitting a farm that raises animals humanely. This restaurant gets their meat from farms in areas hours/days away. Obviously no effort to be humane. Also, the food was very average and not worth the money we spent AT ALL. Bring back Little Star!
Black Cow ChophouseResponded on October 13, 2023
Are you sure you visited Black Cow Chophouse? Many, but not all, of our steaks are sourced locally. As far as the humane comment, do you have some information regarding the source of our beef as an unethical producer because if that is the case, we will instantly end any relationship we have with said producer. Furthermore, if you are ever unhappy with one of our items, please let us know and we will happily make it right. I would love to discus this further but your anonymous posting makes it impossible for me to contact you directly. We genuinely care about the quality of our product, our guest experience and the value we provide but it seems you didn't give us the opportunity to correct whatever it was you were unhappy with. Lastly, I am happy to provide contact information for the owners of Little Star if you would like to contact them. Daniel Kaufman Co-Owner, Black Cow Chophouse
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JennyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food outstanding and service even better! Valerie was wonderful!
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from the service to the food was phenomenal! 10/10 hands down!
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NPerez
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful date night for my husband and I. We started with some crab cakes that we devoured in 1 minute. The cocktails were very well done. The steak, perfectly cooking to our likely but it was the lobster Mac and cheese that really had our heart. Highly recommend
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WalterS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've not been to a better steakhouse anywhere. Would absolutely put Black Cow up against any other steakhouse and it's priced better than most, considering.
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Carolyn
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, impeccable service. Our server Ben was very attentive, friendly, and knew exactly how to advise us. The broccolini was superb, and it was the best burger in town, hands down!
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justme
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The steaks were DELICIOUS. Our server was wonderful. The front of house staff were unwelcoming for reasons that I hope were based on a bad day rather than habit. I can't *really* comment on noise/ambiance as we sat outside [by the way it's covered outside so just check temperature not precipitataion!] and we had a lovely meal.
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ksla
Richmond
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best steaks in town! Service was amazing, Landon is a great server! Menu options numerous and great sauce options and the sides were so delicious! Save room for the creme brûlée! Cocktails awesome and wine selections varied and well chosen! So wonderful to have Black Cow Chophouse in town!
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TimS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best meal we’ve had all year! Drinks were on point, food was absolutely delicious, and (most importantly) the staff was impeccable. We were celebrating our first anniversary in Charlottesville and had poor service at plenty of restaurants throughout town, but the service here was friendly and enthusiastic. 10/10 would recommend!
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SidewalkDiner
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It’ll be hard to find a restaurant who knows varied cuts of steaks better. Add to that the perfect char and fantastic sides and service, and this dining experience alone makes a stop in Charlottesville a must! Great mixed drinks and again, the service was second to none. Wonderful experience for our whole party. Highly recommend any of the angus beef selections!
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Brian
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food with an excellent variety of steak cuts and great service too!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience5
The food was mid at best. The creamed spinach was over cooked and lacked crème. The lobster mac and cheese was very dry!
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riverchick
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Group of seniors, trendy for younger crowd. Super friendly me cocktail and wonderful waitress
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again a wonderful experience at Black Cow. Probably the 8th time here and not a bad experience yet. Our server Ben was fantastic and we will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this spot! The food was amazing and it was fun to try new cuts of meat! Highly recommend.
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VickyW
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
This is not a restaurant to go and enjoy an entire evening experience. I love good food, no matter the cost or ambiance, but I don't like to be rushed. 6 people (2 of which are children), about 2 hours, and $600 later we were being told that our table was reserved for another table coming up. Food was good, but what I always leave remembering is how I was made to feel. My Mother, whose birthday we were celebrating, wanted her $90 bone in rib eye well done, of course the server gave the talk that nobody cares to hear. We don't care what the chef thinks, make the steak how the customer wants it, not how you think they should want it. Her steak came out with blood on the plate. I would recommend for a dinner, and if service isn't really a sticking point. Maybe this is how dining will be from now on, but dining out is no longer an entire experience. Looking back, not sure why I tipped 25%.
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wine4foodie
Richmond
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, great food wine & exceptional service!
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Black Cow Chophouse is rated 4.8 stars by 245 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.blackcowchophouse.com/
Phone number
(434) 270-0333

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Black Cow Chophouse

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Steak Tartare

Black Cow Burger

Beet Salad

Soups & Starters

Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

French Onion Soup$11.00

Steak Tartare*$17.00

Buttermilk Fried Oysters$19.00

Smoked Foie Gras$22.00

Salads

Beet Salad$13.00

The Big Salad$14.00

Daily Selection of Steaks & Chops

Daily Selection of Steaks & Chops*

Happy Hour Steak Frites - until 6pm$18.00

Boneless Ribeye$66.00

Filet Mignon$46.00

Prime New York Strip$49.00

Chateaubriand$69.00

Prime Porterhouse$89.00

KC Strip$77.00

Bone-In Ribeye$79.00

Rib Tomahawk$95.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$23.00

Open Range Elk Strip SOLD OUT$39.00

Lil' Veal Chop Tomahawk$39.00

Petite Tender$25.00

Bavette$33.00

Marinated Hanger$25.00

Marinated Flank - SOLD OUT$25.00

Sirloin Baseball$22.00

Fish & More

Norwegian Salmon$30.00

Saffron Risotto$23.00

Black Cow Burger*$17.00

Duet of Crab Cakes$35.00

Bacon-Blue Burger*$19.00

Sides for the Table

Whipped Golden Potatoes$10.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$23.00

Wood Fired Broccolini$11.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Creamed Spinach$11.00

Red Potato Smashers$10.00

Mushroom Ragout$15.00

Belgian Fries$9.00

Sauces

Four-Day Demi-Glace$5.00

Chimichurri$3.00

Bearnaise$4.00

Broiled Maytag Blue Cheese$5.00

Compound Butter$4.00

Cognac Peppercorn$5.00

Horseradish-Crème Fraîche$3.00

Bordelaise$6.00

Dessert

Belgian Chocolate Mousse$8.00

Warm Bread Pudding$9.00

Creme Brulee$9.00

Key Lime Pie$8.00

Ice Cream$6.00

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