Cute local spot. Staff was super friendly. Food was OK. Love that there was 1/4 rack of ribs…read moreavailable on the menu. Minimal sauce choices, and all seemed rather spicy.

Really enjoy this place! Wonderful service. You'll feel right at home here. The folks are super,…read moreand a nice family restaurant. It's been in business 37 years, and can see why. What I call this is a genuine restaurant, as while it's not fancy, that's what adds to its charm level. Will absolutely be back. The pork barbecue with two sides, is what I'll recommend. You get high quality pulled pork, and macaroni and cheese is wicked delicious. The fries are alright. These portions are quite large. You'll be pleased by this restaurant, and they have an extensive dessert menu. If you're in the area, this is a smart choice!

Went to celebrate a birthday. The food and drink menus are interesting and varied. The food was…read morewell cooked and seasoned but not special. Staff was nice, and service was fine but not excellent. The building is great, but the ambiance is definitely lacking. Lights were bright overhead track lights (and I usually complain about dim lighting); the building was both actually cold and had a decor lacking in warmth. Overall, not bad, but didn't have the special occasion feel we'd hoped for. I just wanted to get to my car and warm up.

The food and service were good. However, we asked to share our soup and our entree. When we got…read morethe soup we were asked if we wanted another spoon. When the entree came were given it and asked if we wanted another plate. I guess the kitchen can't or won't split it up for you.

I had an excellent, generous, gracious meal at the Bavarian Chef this afternoon for my birthday…read more I'm still groaning! The food was fabulous and we got the full complement of sides--whipped potatoes, green beans, creamed corn, spaetzle, carrots and apples, potato dumplings, zucchini, braised red cabbage, German potato salad, maybe more (my belly's so full, I'm not remembering well...)--rye rolls, red pepper soup with crab, trout with almonds (yum!). We had a very nice dry German Riesling and. German Pinot Noir. The five of us shared a piece of the amazing German chocolate cake. Our server, Nick, was very pleasant, efficient and professional--good at his job and possessing a beautiful, warm smile. I had an Asbach Sidecar that was very well made. I see a negative review from a couple of months ago (~February 2026-ish?) that sounds like it was written about another restaurant, not the delightful Bavarian Chef I know and love. The writer of that poor review seems to have been enjoying the sound of her own writing (which leans toward the overly dramatic and away from anything like an honest review) more than trying to express anything real about the Bavarian Chef. She seems to have an ax of some kind to grind, as she could find not one nice, decent thing to say. I disagree with her with every well-seasoned, perfectly cooked vegetable and flavorful rye roll digesting in my belly right now. The Bavarian Chef is a treat. You'd be a fool to miss it!

it was a little busy at the lunch time of our visit. we ended up in the tiny tables in the bar…read morearea. quite cramped. it detracted slightly, but only slightly. the service was a touch slow, but very gracious, friendly, and helpful. a party of about a dozen were seated immediately after us, so that probably accounts for a lot of the delay. the food was quite exceptional. delicious!! snail appetizer was delightful. the breading seemed over the top, but it was very tasty. we had scheinhaxen & alpine schnitzel, the latter was a daily special. both were perfectly prepared, and we each took at least half of the portion home for later. the sides we selected were potato dumpling, spätzle, rotkohl, and glazed carrots. all were excellent - the rotkohl heavier on spice than we are used to. in all, we were very happy with the choice we made for lunch.

Well, I wish I had pictures for the awesome and delicious meal I had but it was too good to take…read morepictures of. The food was amazing. In case you have never been they offer steaks that are cooked in a brick fire oven. AMAZING I ordered the VA sirloin which was cooked to perfection (medium rare) with creamed spinach and potatoes. The creamed spinach and the potatoes were very delicious and flavorful. I also ordered the fried oysters which were great. Not overly fried and still maintained the texture and flavor of a typical oyster. The service was impeccable. Our waitress was very entertaining and helpful. She was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She ensured that wanted for nothing. The ambiance was great. I loved the cow theme as well as the signage that stated "no well done steaks". It was a great touch. Overall, I had a great experience. If I am in Charlottesville again I will definitely visit.

One of the best happy hours in Charlottesville: get the steak frites! However, it is busy so you…read morewill either need a reservation, or to arrive well before they open to snag a seat at the bar (no reservations at the bar). The burger is also a delicious and cost effective option, but I'm also partial to the salmon. Add on some delicious sides (like the Brussels) and a drink (the cosmo is my cocktail of choice), and you have a fantastic date night or girls night spot. It's a pretty good sized restaurant with a great patio. Staff is always friendly and efficient.

One word... EXCEPTIONAL! I've never been so excited to leave a review…read more Vinny, the owner, sets the bar for service, hospitality, and overall quality. He is attentive, generous, and ensures everyone's needs are met above expectation. He has a sense of humor as well that makes you forget he's the owner and want him to join you for dinner. Now the food... absolutely delicious! The mashed potatoes, butter chicken, curry, limoncello cake, spanish coffee, etc etc etc! Everything was so delicious, I didn't take any pictures, I lived in the experience! The staff were amazing as well. Always on it with refills, clearing the table, ensuring you have the best time. This is now a for sure stop when we visit the area. Add Vinny and the Fiorano team to your dining list!

Fiorano was great! I had the butter chicken which I recommend. Lots of different options for people…read morewith different tastes. Plus our waiter was so timely and friendly.

The Whole Ox is a one-stop-shop for food and wine. Yes it's a butcher shop, but more importantly to…read moreme, it has its own in-house restaurant with some fantastic food. They serve beer on top as well. If that's not enough, you can pick up baguettes, cheese, and an assortment of wine (including local favorites such as Linden and Glen Manor). I'm not talking low-end stuff; more like well selected champagne and high-end dairy products. They do have tables for sit-down service, but it's a small building so it can get crowded. Try ordering in advance instead; you won't be disappointed.

While I haven't shopped the butcher, the hot food was delicious…read more We had some visitors and decided to give this a try. Luckily it was a quiet day since there's not a lot of seating. My wife and I both went with The Big Ox and split an order of fries. It's a quality burger and quite filling. Though the menu isn't that large, I'm trying to figure out how to decide on ordering something other than a burger!

Great Find In Luray…read more Went hiking with my family in Shenandoah National Park this weekend and overnighted in Luray. We happened across The Chop House by mistake and a lucky one it was! Everything about the meal was fantastic! Our server Pete was terrific. My brother-in-law hit the nail on the head when he said "He was the most unpretentious, informative and friendly server I've run across". Very polite and helpful, you could just tell it made Pete happy to be helpful. The menu is not large, but the dishes we ordered were all top notch. First the Focaccia Bread came and it was just right, a good sigh of things to come. Next the Crab Dip. We are from Annapolis, a crab crazy town on the Chesapeake, where every restaurant has their own "award winning" crab dip, so we are very well acquainted with some of the best, but this one knocked it out of the park. It would win the "Best of Annapolis 2026" if this restaurant was in Annapolis. Next came the Sirloin, at Pete's recommendation. Salted perfectly, and cooked correctly to medium rare, with a side of asparagus cooked to crisp perfection and seasoned with a garlic butter that was just fantastic. We rapped it up with a flight of deserts to share, at Pete's recommendation. Deconstructed Cheese Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Creme Brûlée, and three of their house made ice creams. Again, just Wow. And when the bill came, again a very pleasant surprise. Steak dinner for 4, with cocktails and wine and the bill came to $250. Back in Annapolis that meal would have easily been $400 or more at Lunes Steakhouse, Ruth Chris or the Chart House. My wife and I agreed this meal was better than any we've had at any of these high end resturants. I can't recommend this place highly enough. We'll be back, and nothing against the other servers, but we'll make sure it's on a night Pete is working. Great job Pete and to everyone in the kitchen, just a terrific meal. Jason Hinsch Annapolis, MD

Stopped in on a rainy afternoon to have a late lunch after exploring the caverns. Beth accommodated…read moreour request to sit out on the porch. She answered our many questions about the menu and made great recommendations based on our preferences. I had a delicious carrot soup followed by a wonderful chopped steak burger. The topper was the german chocolate cake with a thick and rich (butter cream?) icing! This converted house provided a cozy dining experience. It is worth the short ride from the caverns to have a meal here.

We drove 2 hours to have the Prime rib that was advertised online. We got there and they did not…read morehave the prime rib. The server was training but didn't have anyone training him. He had to keep going back to the kitchen to ask questions while taking our order. Its a nice country atmosphere. We got 2 rolls and they charge for refills on the rolls. The entire staff was talking, laughing and goofing off in the dining area in front us. It was pretty unprofessional in my opinion. We were the only customers in the place on a Friday evening. One good point is that the server noticed my Military ID and gave us a discount. Definitely wont be coming back anytime soon.

This is my favorite steak place. Too bad I don't get a chance to eat here very often. It's about 2…read morehrs away. Probably around 15 years since I was last there. Nothing has changed. It's still the same great place for steak. They have a lot to choose from, not just steak. The service is awesome. Very friendly and enthusiastic. This place is on the side of the mountain between new Market and Luray. You can't miss it. It reminds me of a 1950's restaurant inside. I'm just going by the movies. I'm not old enough to remember what restaurants in the 50s looked like. If you're in the area check it out and also check out the civil war history in the area.

Great environment, great staff, the Prohibitionist mocktail was Delicious! ~ ordered the baseball…read moresteak which was cooked to perfection and I esp. loved the low sodium rub they use. Carrots perfectly cooked and the pea salad was very good but could have used more cheese and red onion in it, it was mostly peas. Over all 5 stars, I would eat here anytime!

04.2026 Our first…read moretime here and it was a great experience! The servers were very sweet, attentive and helpful in explaining the different dishes. The atmosphere was light and lively...not loud. I would definitely make a reservation for it can be a very long wait. The steaks, the desserts, EVERYTHING we had was sooooooo yum! I highly recommend the truffle fries, truffle mac & cheese, and the any of the steaks.....sooooooo goood!!! The best dessert: the banana pudding!