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

Black Cow Chophouse

4.8 (593)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-5540

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood 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

Black Cow Chophouse's menu was last updated on 6/30/2025.

Daily Cuts, Sunday, June 29th, 2025

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

  • $18 Happy Hour Steak Frites 4:30 - 6$18.00

    Tournedos with chimichurri

    • Filet Mignon$46.00

      Reserve Angus

      • 8 oz$46.00

    • Prime NY Strip$55.00

      Louisa VA

      • 16oz$55.00

    • Prime Boneless Ribeye$85.00

      Edinburg VA

      • 20oz$85.00

    • Porterhouse$99.00

      Certified Angus Beef

      • 32oz$99.00

    • KC Strip$79.00

      Certified Angus Beef

      • 24oz$79.00

    • Chateaubriand$79.00

      Reserve Angus

      • 14oz$79.00

    • Cowboy Ribeye$99.00

      Certified Angus Beef

      • 24oz$99.00

    • Prime Sirloin Strip$49.00

      Charlottesville, VA

      • 16oz$49.00

    • Bone-in Berkshire Pork Chop$24.00

      w/ sauce robert and bourbon gastrique, Green Hill Farms NC

      • 12oz$24.00

    • A5 Japanese Wagyu Coulotte$89.00

      • 6oz$89.00

    • Petite Tender$25.00

      Allen Bros

      • 8oz$25.00

    • Flat Iron$24.00

      Legacy Angus

      • 8oz$24.00

    • Prime Denver$24.00

      Legacy Angus

      • 8oz$24.00

    • Marinated Hanger$25.00

      Black Angus

      • 8oz$25.00

    Last updated: June 30, 2025

    What 593 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

    4.8
    4.8 based on recent ratings
    • 4.9Food
    • 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

      Hot spot

    • Charlottesville

      Great for fine wines

    • Charlottesville

      Great for outdoor dining

    • Charlottesville

      Good for special occasions

    • Charlottesville

      Lively

    • Charlottesville

      Most Booked

    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    Black Cow Chophouse in Charlottesville offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Known for its "fantastic" steaks and vibrant happy hour, the atmosphere is both upscale and inviting. Despite occasional menu discrepancies, the attentive staff and delicious dishes make it a "must-try" for special occasions.
    593 Reviews

    1. Leslyn

      Virginia26 reviews

      5.0

      Dined 4 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Every time we’ve been the food, drinks, service and overall experience have been great!

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    2. Vicky

      San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

      5.0

      Dined 4 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Such a good restaurant 😋 Get there early for happy hour specials.

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    3. Glen and Janine

      Charlotte2 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on June 22, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      Amazing food. Great service and a fun place eat. Will definitely go back

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    4. Tim

      Virginia1 review

      4.0

      Dined on June 21, 2025

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      The service was very good from the waitress a little long between courses. The portion of meat was good but the sides were small but very good!

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    5. Brad

      Virginia2 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on June 21, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Some of the best food in Charlottesville. On the pricy side but worth every penny. If you go, try the sides they are fantastic.

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    6. Michaela

      Virginia1 review

      2.0

      Dined on June 21, 2025

      1. Overall 2
      2. Food 2
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 2
      Not what I had expected; bit on a chard of bone which was supposed to be boneless piece of meat.

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    7. Donna

      New York City1 review

      5.0

      Dined on June 20, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Amazing food, service and ambiance. Our waiter John was fantastic! Highly recommend.

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    8. Cathy

      New York City12 reviews

      5.0

      Dined on June 19, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      This was the first we have been to Black Cow when the steak wasn’t perfect. We had the NY Strip, medium rare. My husband and I both thought it had more fat and gristle than we had ever had before. I also thought it was prepared more medium than medium rare. It wasn’t warm either. Our server asked if I wanted to have it prepared again, I said no but probably should have said yes. The service and all other food were great. The other couple enjoyed their meal of pork chop and rib eye.

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    9. Melissa

      Southwest Florida1 review

      5.0

      Dined on June 19, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      As always Black Cow served excellent food and service!

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    10. William

      Virginia1 review

      5.0

      Dined on June 18, 2025

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      Best beef tenderloin in Charlottesville, full stop!!

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    FAQs

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    2 people
    7:00 PM
    Booked 21 times today
    Google Map for Black Cow Chophouse

    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
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