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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.

  1. 1Black Cow ChophouseReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
  2. 2Aberdeen Barn Steak HouseReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
  3. 3SmyrnaReaders' top three, 2025, 2026

10 steakhouses are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Edited by Lauren Critzer. Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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The top 6

How we rank

  1. 1Black 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
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  2. Smyrna
    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
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  3. Noble Argentinian Steakhouse
    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
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  4. Burtons Grill & Bar
    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
    Closed for the day
    Has
    Patio · Brunch · Happy hour · Private dining · Catering · Reservations · Takeout · Delivery · Gluten-free options · Vegan options
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 10 PM
    Tue11 AM to 10 PM
    Wed11 AM to 10 PM
    Thu11 AM to 10 PM
    Fri11 AM to 11 PM
    Sat10:30 AM to 11 PM
    Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
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More steakhouses in Charlottesville

2 more · A to Z

  1. 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
    Closed for the day
    Has
    Gluten-free options · Kids menu · Catering · Takeout · Delivery · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 10 PM
    Tue11 AM to 10 PM
    Wed11 AM to 10 PM
    Thu11 AM to 10 PM
    Fri11 AM to 11 PM
    Sat11 AM to 11 PM
    Sun11 AM to 9 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

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  2. Sedona Taphouse
    Photo: sedonataphouse.com

    Sedona Taphouse

    Bar and grill · Charlottesville

    “Southwest-inspired cuisine.”

    Where
    1035 Millmont St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Today
    Closed for the day
    Has
    Private dining · Catering · Happy hour · Full bar
    All hours
    Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
    Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
    Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
    Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
    Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
    Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
    Sun11 AM to 9 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

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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

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

  1. 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Steak, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2charlottesville.guide, Best Steakhouses in Charlottesville, April 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026.
  3. 3Wanderlog, The 16 best places for steak in Charlottesville, July 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  4. 4The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
  5. 5Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Steak, 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.

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