The best steakhouses in Charlottesville
Black Cow Chophouse leads our ranking for steakhouses in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025 and 2026. Aberdeen Barn Steak House and Smyrna come next.
- 1Black Cow ChophouseReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
2Aberdeen Barn Steak HouseReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
3SmyrnaReaders' top three, 2025, 2026
10 steakhouses are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
The top 6
How we rank1Black Cow Chophouse
Steakhouse · Charlottesville- Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers [1]
- #2 on charlottesville.guide's steakhouses list (2026) [2]
- Where
- 420 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Happy hour · Reservations
- Phone
- (434) 270-0333
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Photo: aberdeenbarn.com 2Aberdeen Barn Steak House
Steakhouse · Charlottesville- Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers [1]
- #1 on charlottesville.guide's steakhouses list (2026) [2]
- #2 on Wanderlog's list (2025) [3]
“Dinner at the Barn has been a Charlottesville tradition for decades—serving only the finest Certified Angus beef, fresh seafood, and timeless hospitality.”
- Where
- 2018 Holiday Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- On the menu
- Charcoal Broiled Filet Mignon 9oz $78 · Charcoal Broiled Ribeye 14oz $76 · Baked Idaho Potato $7 · Maryland Style Crab Cake $18
- Has
- Full bar · Reservations
- Phone
- (434) 296-4630
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Photo: smyrnacville.com 3Smyrna
Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers [1]
- On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants: “Refined Anatolian cuisine applying modern techniques to local ingredients” [4]
- Where
- 707 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4570
- Phone
- (434) 956-4250
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Photo: thejervey.com 4The Jervey
Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers [1]
- #3 on charlottesville.guide's steakhouses list (2026) [2]
- Where
- 901 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Has
- Reservations
- Phone
- (434) 202-2206
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Photo: noble-steakhouse.com 5Noble Argentinian Steakhouse
Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers [1]
- #4 on charlottesville.guide's steakhouses list (2026) [2]
- Where
- 313 2nd St SE #103, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Phone
- (434) 202-2547
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Photo: burtonsgrill.com 6Burtons Grill & Bar
Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 for steakhouses, voted by readers [5]
“Our food is always made from scratch with wholesome, premium ingredients – including gluten free & allergy friendly options.”
- Where
- 2010 Bond St, Charlottesville, VA 22901-1309
- Today
- Open now until 9 PM
- Has
- Patio · Brunch · Happy hour · Private dining · Catering · Reservations · Takeout · Delivery · Gluten-free options · Vegan options
- Phone
- (434) 977-1111
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 11 PM Sat 10:30 AM to 11 PM Sun 10:30 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
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Photo: candorestaurant.com C & O Restaurant
Restaurant · Charlottesville- Where
- 515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Phone
- (434) 971-7044
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Outback Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Charlottesville“We are an Australian-inspired steakhouse where mates gather, stories are exchanged, and steakhouse favorites flow as freely as the conversation.”
- Where
- 1101 Seminole Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22901-2897
- Today
- Open now until 9 PM
- Has
- Gluten-free options · Kids menu · Catering · Takeout · Delivery · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating
- Phone
- (434) 975-4329
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 11 PM Sat 11 AM to 11 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: sedonataphouse.com Sedona Taphouse
Bar and grill · Charlottesville“Southwest-inspired cuisine.”
- Where
- 1035 Millmont St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Open now until 9 PM
- Has
- Private dining · Catering · Happy hour · Full bar
- Phone
- (434) 296-2337
All hours
Mon 11:30 AM to 9 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 9 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 9 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 9 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Texas Roadhouse
Steakhouse · Charlottesville“Legendary means Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Ice-Cold Beer, and of course, our irresistible Fresh-Baked Bread.”
- Where
- 455 Albemarle Square, Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Today
- Open now until 10 PM
- Has
- Full bar · Reservations · Takeout
- Phone
- (434) 973-4700
All hours
Mon 3 PM to 10 PM Tue 3 PM to 10 PM Wed 3 PM to 10 PM Thu 3 PM to 10 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 11 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 11 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 10 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
No longer open
- Arepas Steakhouse, 355 merchant walk Sq Ste 300 has closed.
- Steak-Out, 900 Gardens Blvd Ste 500 has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- Arepas Steakhouse closed
- Steak-Out closed
Questions
- What is the best steakhouses in Charlottesville?
- Black Cow Chophouse. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for steakhouses, voted by readers; #2 on charlottesville.guide's steakhouses list (2026). Aberdeen Barn Steak House and Smyrna come next.
- How many steakhouses are in Charlottesville?
- 10 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026: Aberdeen Barn Steak House, Black Cow Chophouse, Burtons Grill & Bar, C & O Restaurant, Noble Argentinian Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Sedona Taphouse, Smyrna, Texas Roadhouse and The Jervey.
- Which steakhouses in Charlottesville take reservations?
- 3 take online bookings: Noble Argentinian Steakhouse, Smyrna and The Jervey. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order steakhouses online in Charlottesville?
- 6 have online ordering on their own websites: Black Cow Chophouse, Burtons Grill & Bar, Noble Argentinian Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Sedona Taphouse and Smyrna.
- Is Arepas Steakhouse in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Arepas Steakhouse has closed. For steakhouses nearby, see the list above.
- Is Steak-Out in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Steak-Out has closed. For steakhouses nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Steak, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2charlottesville.guide, Best Steakhouses in Charlottesville, April 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026.
- 3Wanderlog, The 16 best places for steak in Charlottesville, July 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Steak, 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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