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    Local Chop & Grill House

    4.3 (389 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    LOCAL CHOP & GRILL HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Brussel sprouts
    Sha T.

    Recently came in for a 13 person bday dinner. Abby, our waitress handled the table with ease. The decor was modern with touches of wood. Ambiance was business casual to upscale. Food came out quickly. While here I had the following. Crab dip-not my fave. The flavor reminded me of hamburger helper. There was hardly any crab but, there was tuna. Brussel sprouts-deelish. I love the cook and seasoning of them. Crispy but tender. NY strip steak- juicy, adequately seasoned and cooked to perfection. I ordered medium and that's what I got. The steak itself was a nice serving. The asparagus was deelish as well. The dish could use a few more stalks. To wash it down I had a glass of the montepulciano. A dry red with a sweet bouquet. Not overly sweet though. You should check them out if you're in the area.

    Menu

    They made our anniversary dinner so special and fun! Food was excellent and they celebrated us very well.

    Nou Nou S.

    Since it was my first time visiting Harrisonburg, I had a small group celebrating a bachelor. The exterior of the building was historic but parking was limited in front of the building and luckily they had additional parking diagonally from it. As you walked in, the interior was gorgeous designed, wine shelves, a two level dining area and offers exterior seating (if weather permits). There were 6 items ordered: 1) Crispy Brussel Sprout 2) Shrimp and Grits 3) Steak Burger 4) 16oz Ribeye 5) Grilled Filet Mignon 6) 12oz Ribeye. The appetizers ordered were delivered as tapa style and were delicious. All steaks ordered were perfectly prepared, well seasoned and tender. The steak burger was tender, juicy and served with sauté onions, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and house steak sauce. The combination of this burger and how well the burger was prepared, I should have ordered another one. It was served with a dill pickle, a ramekin of ketchup and duck fat fries. The restaurant was clean, all staff were friendly and had immaculate service. Reggie was very attentive, friendly and made sure our glasses were filled without us asking. Our server was Ventura, he was very attentive, friendly, humorous and knowledgeable. The entire staff made me feel like I was apart of their family. If I ever in Harrisonburg again, I will definitely make another visit and try other items on their menu.

    Chop Lemon Drop
    Tanna C.

    Best in Harrisonburg! Have been going here for years and it's always SO wonderful. The focaccia is out of this world. The filets are excellent. The crème fraiche mash 10/10! Steph--the GM, is WONDERFUL and I look forward to seeing her when we visit. The atmosphere and the staff really go above and beyond every visit and I've never left disappointed.

    Dimitri H.

    First things first, congratulations to my sister for getting married! She brought her wedding party here for her rehearsal dinner. The ambiance was great. This place used to be a train station and now it's a local and historic restaurant, pretty cool. The inside was pretty classy and I loved the old timey feel. The food was great too. I got a top sirloin with duck fat french fries and horseradish sauce and Jamaican wings. All of it was great except my steak came medium rare when I asked for medium. Their complimentary bread and honey butter was AMAZING. For dessert I had the "espresso" chocolate cake which tasted like someone forgot the espresso and like a normal boxed chocolate cake, not a fan. The crème brûlée I tried from someone else was definitely the better decision. My Old Fashioned with their own twist was really good (star of my drinks) along with my craft beer and espresso martini (for desert of course). I don't have an opinion on the pricing though (as it was all paid for me), which may potentially lower this score. The service was good too, as good as it could've been for a party of 20+. The bartender was great and the servers were ok, but once again this was a party of 20+. All in all I give Local Chop & Grill House a 9/10. (Pricing not included in final score)

    LOCAL Steak Burger, Filet Mignon, LOCAL chevre mac n cheese, Duck fat fries, Brussel Sprouts, Butter
    Honest R.

    WOW! This is the best restaurant in Harrisonburg and the surrounding areas. The service is top notch, with a prime setting and excellent vibes topped with great waitresses. We splurged and tried a lot and it was still rather reasonable for the quality food we reached. The focaccia was cooked to perfection and add their whipped butter, wow! The Filet Mignon was top notch. The Mac n Cheese is a must, the flavor is shocking and makes you want more.

    Nathan N.

    Great, upscale restaurant in a slightly awkward location in Harrisonburg. Perfect place to take loved ones out for a special occasion - in our case, a birthday. Menu changes seasonally and most ingredients are sourced locally, which our server was happy to boast about. The server was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond what is expected of them. Everyone in my party was very satisfied with what they ordered - from pasta, to seafood, to salad, to steak - all of it was excellent. My entree was the grilled 8oz sirloin with fries. They have six sauces for you to pick from, and each the server has recommendations for what sauce pairs well with each entree. The server recommended the arugula chimichurri and I was not disappointed. If you do come here, I'd recommend making a reservation. It does seem like it could fill up quickly. I don't plan on coming here very often, but I will definitely be planning a graduation dinner for my loved ones here eventually!

    12 ounce ribeye
    Michelle M.

    Everything we ate was fresh and delicious! The service was outstanding. Ambiance is classic steakhouse warmth.

    Filet
    Elizabeth L.

    Was in Harrisonburg for a work trip. Made a quick reservation online. There wasn't much in the way of parking, but found easy parking on the street. Service was amazing. The old fashioned was delicious. My steak was slightly dry and overcooked, but still very flavorful. Mashed potatoes were amazing and loved the horseradish sauce. My dining partner really enjoyed the duck fat fries and the bread with his meal. Another plus it's open on Mondays when other places around town are not. Would definitely return.

    Random TV with some cables hanging down.
    Herb R.

    TL;DR - In no way shape or form would I ever return to this place. One of the most disappointing dining experiences in years, and we eat out a lot. I cannot understand how this is so highly rated. We came here on a Friday evening. Having never been here before, we made reservations for the "sunroom". Problem #1 - the building is old, and could be beautiful with some TLC, but the sunroom has stained brown carpet squares, dirty windows, a random tv on the wall with cables hanging off it. Problem #2 - we were seated next to a very large, VERY LOUD, VERY VERY DRUNK family who was yelling at/over each other. We couldn't even hear the waiter over their cacophony. I asked if we could be seated at a quieter table was told we had reserved the sunroom so we needed to stay there. Problem #3 - the food. 2 of us ordered Wagyu burgers. Both were overcooked and tough, and server on grocery store buns. One burger was extremely salty, the other wasn't salted at all. Service was good, but not enough to make up for the above.

    AWESOME mac and cheese and seasonal slider!

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    Nice place, very busy. Bartenders are very knowledgeable and friendly, also the weight staff is superb.

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    It was a great experience, really cool to see the board with all the locally sourced products. Delicious food and wonderful service.

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    Husband had the Ribeye, I had the Scallops...DELICIOUS. Sat at the bar area, Ambiance was VERY NICE, Service was great.

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    Food, Service, and atmosphere are all excellent! My Family enjoyed our experience at the Chop House!

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    Great food; great atmosphere and the best wait staff. Nothing bad to say - if you're close to Harrisonburg VA this is a must!

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    Ask the Community - Local Chop & Grill House

    Is it kids friendly?

    I'd say this place is more for couples only, like a romantic date night. They will not turn away kids but every time we have went here I have seen NO kids.

    Can you accommodate a group of 20-25 for a rehearsal dinner?

    Yes we can, please go to our website www.localchops.com or call the restaurant at (540)801-0505

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