Black Cow Chophouse
$$$ • Steakhouses
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                            420 W Main St, Charlottesville
                                                                                                (434) 270-0333
                                                            
                        
About Black Cow Chophouse
Customers' Favorites
Prime Porterhouse- Sold Out
                                                                                                         Fried Brussels Sprouts
                                                                                                         Black Cow Steak Frites
                                                                                                         Lobster Mac & Cheese
                                                                                                         Salad with Entree
                                                                                                        Duet of Crab Cakes
                                                                                                         French Onion Soup
                                                                                                         Classic Tiramisu
                                                                                                         Peppercorn Sauce
                                                                                                        Cognac Peppercorn
                                                                    
                            
                            
                        
                                                    
                                                
                                                                                    Black Cow Chophouse Reviews
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                                            Hours
| Monday | Closed | 
| Tuesday | Closed | 
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 9:15PM | 
| Thursday | 4:30 - 9:15PM | 
| Friday | 4:30 - 9:15PM | 
| Saturday | 4:30 - 9:15PM | 
| Sunday | 4:30 - 8:15PM | 
 
                    



 
                                             
                                             
                                                 
                                                 
                                                
Black Cow Chophouse in Charlottesville is a highly recommended restaurant, offering exceptional food and service. The menu features delicious steaks, cooked to perfection and tasting heavenly, which are thoroughly explained by the attentive waitstaff. The restaurant also caters to those with food allergies, taking extra care to ensure a safe dining experience. While the atmosphere can be loud and the prices higher, the overall positive experience, including accommodations for last-minute seating, makes it a place worth visiting again. Customers have recently enjoyed the Happy Hour Steak Frites, Steak Tartare, and a dinner that included Calamari, bread, salads, Chateaubriand, and roasted-smashed potatoes. The food quality, taste, and presentation have been praised, and the servers have been described as welcoming, hospitable, and knowledgeable. Customers have expressed their desire to return to the Black Cow Chophouse.
Recent reviews highlight outstanding service from staff like Thomas and Julie, who were attentive, knowledgeable, and welcoming from the moment guests were seated. The star of the night was a porterhouse steak, cooked to absolute perfection with the right balance of tenderness and flavor, regarded as one of the best steaks ever had. The elegant presentation and overall experience made the visit memorable, emphasizing the restaurant’s status as a true gem in Charlottesville. The bartender was also praised for being knowledgeable and inviting, with many noting that Black Cow is one of the few places in town capable of cooking a truly rare steak. Sides, including roasted potatoes, were highly appreciated. Overall, the place offers an exceptional dining experience, combining top-tier food with excellent service, making it a must-visit spot for steak lovers.