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Five Chophouse & Bar, Fredericksburg, VA

Five Chophouse & Bar

4.3 (238)
$31 to $50
American
711 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Located in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg at The Publisher Hotel, this unique dining destination seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with Southern charm. Housed in the former Free Lance-Star building, the restaurant pays homage to the city's rich history while delivering a fresh culinary experience. Executive Chef, Cody DeRosett, presents expertly crafted steak and seafood, alongside standout signature dishes such as a smoked bone-in pork chop, diver sea scallops, and jerk Cornish hen. Guests can savor an exceptional breakfast or indulge in a memorable dinner, all within a refined and inviting atmosphere that celebrates culinary creativity and genuine hospitality. More than just a place to dine, Five Chophouse brings vibrancy, flavor, and excellence to Fredericksburg’s evolving restaurant scene.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (540) 518-2620
  • Website
    https://www.fivechop.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Five Chophouse & Bar's menu was last updated on 6/20/2025.

Small Plates

  • Colossal Shrimp Cocktail$19.00

    Colossal shrimp, horseradish cocktail sauce, wakame-seaweed salad, lemon

    • Tuna Carpaccio$17.00

      Yuzu ponzu, breakfast radish, cilantro

      • Luxardo Braised Pork Belly$15.00

        Caramelized apple chutney, garlic puree

        • Whipped Local Feta$13.00

          Roasted spring vegetables, chilirsp, “Back Forty Bees” honey, grilled naan

          • Chophouse Angry Shrimp$19.00

            Colossal fried shrimp, mashed potatoes, spicy house sauce, lemon, fresh basil

            • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$24.00

              Green goddess, charred lemon, asparagus, radish

              • Brioche Stracciatella$11.00

                House-made brioche, stracciatella, garlic olive, chives

                • Oysters 6 for $16 / 12 for $30

                  Raspberry jalapeño mignonette, house fermented hot sauce, lemon

                  • Beef Tartar$18.00

                    Dijon aioli, horseradish cream, rye cracker

                    Soups & Salads

                    • Gem Caesar Salad$12.00

                      Romaine hearts, garlic crumbles, parmesan, Caesar dressing

                      • Classic Wedge Salad$13.00

                        Blue cheese crumbles, applewood-smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing

                        • Chophouse Cobb$14.00

                          House buttermilk ranch, blue cheese crumbles, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, shallot, bacon, avocado

                          • She Crab Bisque$13.00

                            Chesapeake cheddar biscuit, lump blue crab

                            Sandwiches

                            • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich$28.00

                              Toasted brioche roll, Old Bay lemon aioli, apple-cider coleslaw, fries

                              • “Frednats” Smash Burger$18.00

                                Cheese sauce, caramelized onion, bread & butter pickles, iceberg lettuce

                                • Spicy Fredericksburg Chicken Sandwich$16.00

                                  Crispy-fried thigh, hot sauce, cider slaw, chipotle aioli, fries

                                  Entrees

                                  • Pappardelle$29.00

                                    Mushroom, capers, white wine, lemon, parmesan

                                    • Pan Fried Catfish$26.00

                                      Shrimp Etouffee, jasmine rice, scallion

                                      • Berkshire Baby Back Ribs$31.00

                                        House bourbon sauce, apple-cider slaw, fries

                                        • Jerk Cornish Hen$28.00

                                          Roasted potatoes, pickled peaches, sweet corn, jalapeno, basil, mint

                                          • Shrimp & Grits$38.00

                                            Peppers, crispy sweet onions, confit tomato, cheddar grits

                                            • Verlasso Salmon$32.00

                                              Za’atar spiced yogurt, summer squash, cucumber, zhoug, sesame seed, mint

                                              • Diver Sea Scallops$46.00

                                                Mushroom soubise, sugar snap peas, mint, Marcona almonds

                                                • Smoked Bone In Pork Chop$28.00

                                                  Hominy, honeydew melon, red onion, fresno chili, ricotta Salata, basil, mint

                                                  Steaks

                                                  • Angus Filet Mignon 6 oz / 12 oz$36.00

                                                    • 12 oz$66.00

                                                  • Angus Hanger 8 oz$28.00

                                                    • “Frednats” Dry Aged NY Strip 10 oz$60.00

                                                      • Dry Aged Angus Ribeye 16 oz$86.00

                                                        • Elk Loin 9 oz$50.00

                                                          • Porterhouse for Two 28 oz$150.00

                                                            Sauces

                                                            • Port Wine Demi-Glace$6.00

                                                              • House Steak Sauce$4.00

                                                                • Bearnaise$6.00

                                                                  • Blue Cheese Butter$5.00

                                                                    • Chimichurri$4.00

                                                                      Enhancements

                                                                      • Preparation à la Oscar$16.00

                                                                        Crab bearnaise with seasonal green vegetable

                                                                        • Truffle Demi-Glace$12.00

                                                                          Surf

                                                                          • Add Shrimp$10.00

                                                                            • Add Crab Cake$20.00

                                                                              • Add Scallops$28.00

                                                                                Sides

                                                                                • Garlic Roasted Green Beans$9.00

                                                                                  • Grilled Broccolini with Chili Oil$9.00

                                                                                    • Roasted Woodland Mushrooms$9.00

                                                                                      • Cheddar Grits$9.00

                                                                                        • Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00

                                                                                          • Gem Caesar Salad$9.00

                                                                                            • Mac & Cheese$9.00

                                                                                              • Fries with Aioli$9.00

                                                                                                • Grilled Asparagus with Boursin$9.00

                                                                                                  • Sweet Potato Fries with Aioli$9.00

                                                                                                    Last updated: June 16, 2025

                                                                                                    What 238 people are saying

                                                                                                    Five Chophouse & Bar 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

                                                                                                    4.3
                                                                                                    4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.2Food
                                                                                                    • 4.4Service
                                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.0Value

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                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Five Chophouse & Bar offers a "wonderful experience" with "phenomenal food" and attentive service. Known for its "outstanding" steak and "great atmosphere," it caters well to both special occasions and casual dining. While some found the ambiance "a little more upscale," others appreciated the "extensive wine menu."
                                                                                                    238 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Kershera

                                                                                                      Virginia1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Took my husband out for Father’s Day. Loved the atmosphere
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear Kershera, Thank you for celebrating Father’s Day with us! We're thrilled to hear you and your husband enjoyed our atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back to FIVE Chophouse & Bar again soon for another special occasion. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    2. Jerry

                                                                                                      Virginia1 review

                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                      Disappointed with the overall experience—service and food quality fell short of expectations.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear Jerry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we'd certainly appreciate speaking with you further. Your input is appreciated, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a much-improved experience. Regards, Kyle Young General Manager Publisher Hotel V Chophouse

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                                                                                                    3. CarrieAnn

                                                                                                      Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                      Terrible service, took forever to have our order taken and to get food even though they only had 6 tables seated in the entire place. Over-rated and overpriced. I had really been looking forward to it and it was such a disappointment. Food was bad on top of the other issues.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear CarrieAnn, Thank you for reaching out. What you have described is far from the standard we aim to uphold. Please know that your feedback is valuable and will be reviewed promptly to ensure improvements and that we uphold our values of service. We hope to welcome you back in the future to change your perceptions with a better dining experience. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    4. Jill

                                                                                                      Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Delicious breakfast. We enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. Nice addition to the area. We plan to return soon.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear Jill, Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your breakfast with us, and it's wonderful to hear our food, service, and atmosphere overall hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back to FIVE Chophouse & Bar again soon. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    5. Felix VIP

                                                                                                      Virginia54 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 13, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Excellent service and great food and venue. Lots of rain and good atmosphere. Jake is a professional, polite, and great server.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear Felix, Thank you for your positive review! We're pleased Jake made a positive impression and that you appreciated our ambiance and culinary offerings. Thank you again for sharing your dining experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    6. Kristen

                                                                                                      Washington, D.C. Area1 review

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 13, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      My husband and I both ordered filets medium-rare. When we cut into them, they were both grey all the way through, very tough to cut, overy seasoned (very salty) and cold. My husband paid extra for the crab on top. It was also cold and a very small amount for the price. We've never sent a steak back at a restaurant until this time. We called the waitress over and she agreed the steaks were not cooked right and she brought them back. We waited a long time for our 2nd dinner. The manager did come out and apologize and said they were still training the chef. They've been open many months. We were given to complimentary Caesar salads...no offer to discount the bill or ask us if we wanted an appetizer while we waited. The 2nd steaks were much better, but still not medium rare...they were a little pink in the very middle. But we went ahead and ate them, not wanting to send a steak back a 2nd time. The 6 oz filets were $28 and came with 1 side. I ordered the mushrooms, and there was about a tablespoon worth of mushrooms on the plate. It was a very expensive meal for the quality. There are better restaurants in Fredericksburg with better food and at a more reasonable price. We actually went to another restaurant after dinner for drinks, dessert, and coffee.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear Kristen, Thank you for providing such a thorough account of your visit. It’s disappointing that your meals didn’t meet your expectations. The delay and portion size concerns understandably added to your frustration. This feedback highlights clear opportunities to refine our kitchen training and service responsiveness to better align with guest expectations. We hope to welcome you back for a much-improved dining experience. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    7. barbara

                                                                                                      Baltimore / Maryland1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 13, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Wonderful experience! A bit of a slow start with the host who seated us. For the atmosphere, a tidier appearance would have been more impressive, but the person was pleasant. Our server was interactive with a little bit of a reserved sense of humor. Having us sample the wines before finalizing our decision was a very pleasant surprise. The food was phenomenal! Hubby had the Hanger Steak. It was cooked perfectly, delicious and melt in your mouth. The ribs had a wonderful and unique barbecue sauce. We also enjoyed the pork betty appetizer. The desserts, flourless chocolate cake & caramel macchiato creme brulé cheesecake were underwhelming but, admittedly, I'm extremely hard to impress with desserts. Overall, the atmosphere was relaxing and seemed to fit every occasion from casual to more upscale.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We're thrilled to hear that overall you had a wonderful experience, from our wine tasting to our Hanger Steak and flavorful ribs. We’re also glad you enjoyed our relaxing atmosphere and deemed it versatile for different occasions. Your insights and kind words mean a great deal to us as we continually strive to enhance our dining experience. We hope to welcome you and your husband back soon for another delicious visit. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    8. Sara VIP

                                                                                                      Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 13, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Food is mostly excellent - if somewhat expensive. But the ambiance goes a long way towards making that easier to deal with. Don't sleep on the Chop House Cobb Salad or the Port Wine Demi-Glace.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                      Dear Sara, We appreciate you taking the time to share your dining experience with us. Our Cobb salad is a favorite, and we're glad you enjoyed it! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    9. Kevin VIP

                                                                                                      Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Tomahawk for two was awesome! Would recommend this restaurant in downtown F’burg.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded on June 12, 2025
                                                                                                      Dear Kevin, Thank you so much for your review and for dining with us at FIVE Chophouse & Bar. We're delighted our mouthwatering tomahawk steak resonated with you, and your recommendation means a lot. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    10. Richard

                                                                                                      Washington, D.C. Area1 review

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Steak was lukewarm. They put it back on the grill which advanced the doneness past what we ordered. Also the Grits were completely Bland, no flavor, not even salt. No manager came to check on us, as I would think would be customary for such a failure of basic supposedly “high end” food preparation. Disappointing. Won’t be back.
                                                                                                      Five Chophouse & BarResponded on June 11, 2025
                                                                                                      Dear Richard, We sincerely apologize to hear that your dining experience with us did not meet expectations. We pride ourselves on showcasing exceptional steak served to perfection and will share your comments with our culinary team. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to have another opportunity to present an improved experience that reflects the quality we're known for. Best Regards, The FIVE Chophouse & Bar Team

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                                                                                                    Five Chophouse & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                    4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
                                                                                                    5. Fredericksburg

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                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                                    Booked 33 times today
                                                                                                    Google Map for Five Chophouse & Bar

                                                                                                    711 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                      Fredericksburg
                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                      Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:30 am Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      American, Steakhouse, Southern
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Elegant Dining
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      Street Parking
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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