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Local Chop & Grill House

Massive wooden door, old bricks and rustic beams of Harrisonburg’s old City Produce Exchange building, the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience at The LOCAL Chop & Grill House. Bring your friends and savor the atmosphere, food and drink that set us apart from other restaurants. Our menu features fresh, hand-selected, LOCAL and seasonal foods prepared with a progressive flair by Chef Ryan Zale. Farm to Table is the mainstay of our eating philosophy. That’s why we work with community food producers to support organic, sustainable, LOCAL farms, and put the finest, freshest foods on the table for you. We’re serious about making choices that are environmentally sound, from the food we carefully hand-select to the aprons our kitchen and wait staff wear. Casual and fun, The LOCAL Chop & Grill House brings you world-class dining with a decidedly LOCAL flavor.
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125 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
(125 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 125 reviews
5 stars
(80)
4 stars
(36)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(3)
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Ambiance 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(83)
  • fit for foodies(70)
  • romantic(51)
  • neighborhood gem(49)
  • notable wine list(40)
  • vibrant bar scene(29)
Local Chop & Grill House Reviews List
Review 1 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Overall a wonderful place to eat--and their happy hour at the bar is quite good as well. The chicken wings were about as wonderful as could be. Cooked fantastic, the meat just melted off the bone. The dinner meats were great as well. The mac and cheese wasn't as good as I had heard. But a great great place overall."
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We've been to the Local Chop House on several occasions, and it is consistently exceptional. From a nice variety of local wines, to amazing steaks with your choice of rub and sauce, to in-house prepared goat-milk cheesecake and sorbet from local fruit--this place is always a winner."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Don't let the name fool you.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"The outside is old time southern agriculture. The inside retains the original brickwork that has been cleanly and carefully restored. The service is fine dining style without the stuffed shirt. You're made to feel welcome and in capable hands. The food ... excellent in all ways. Some fresh takes on old standards always made with fresh local produce and the best of seafood and meats. If you're in the area this place it THE place to dine. I know my wife and I will be back when we're down that way again."
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent customer service!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first time dining here and was a little unsure about the entrees and how to order the rub and pair it with a sauce. Our waitress was fantabulous at giving us excellent suggestions that paired fabulously together!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A True Find

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We decided to dine at The Local Chop House in celebration of our son's high school graduation. The food was outstanding with a wonderful selection of appetizers and entrees. The waitress was most helpful in choosing the appropriate rub and sauce for our meat or our "protein" as she called it. I would highly recommend the Chop House!!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

favorite

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Dined on 6/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We love the chop house and are rarely not raving over the food. We had a slow start with service but then, service was great."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Glad we went

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"My wife set up reservations and I'm glad she did. It is a very small restaurant and most of the tables are upstairs. They had an extensive wine list. Both of us had steak, mashed potatoes and asparagus, which was excellent. The restaurant also had complimentary valet parking which was nice because there wasn't really anywhere to park. The only thing we both disliked was the actual location of the restaurant. There were a lot of characters walking around outside that made my wife really uncomfortable. Over all the experience was nice and we would both want to go back again."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

A great Restaurant

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Dined on 5/22/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were looking for a spwcial place for dinner while on vacation and the restaurant looked interesting. The menu was great with many options, although steak is features. This is the first restaurant where you can choose the rub for the steak and over 12 different sauces to go with same.
When we finished and were presented our bill, the server also asked for our valet parking ticket and our car was at the door when we left without having to wait for the attendant to bring it around.
If you're in the area, try Local Chop and Grill House."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Experience

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a wonderful time at the Chop House..our service was excellent!! Food was excellent!! Very friendly people everywhere...I would highly recommend the chop house for any occasion...we will go back any chance we get....."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 10 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

If you love steak...Go Here

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Nice bar Happy Hour! Did not eat at the bar, we sat in the regular dining room. Service was terrific! Food over the top great!
Steak could be cut with a butter knife! It would just about melt in your mouth! We don't normally go to steak restaurants but this restaurant was so worth the experience!
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Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect as always

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Dined on 5/22/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Chop House is always our choice when planning a special night out. This experience did nothing to change our minds from this for the next time. Perfect always perfect!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyable experience

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good local restaurant in Harrisonburg, we enjoyed the evening, wine list was excellent with local Virginia wines. Food good, my steal need to be cooked a bit more but that happens. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Dinner with mixed reviews

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Filet was excellence, ribeye was tasty but chewy, no really tough for a ribeye cut."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 14 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We send our parents here for their 30th and the staff went WAY out of their way to make a very special night for them!! Wonderful place to go in Harrisonburg, and I will be taking my wife here for our anniversary in 3 days!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 15 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My husband had the shrimp and grits. Outstanding! Had fresh sautéed spinach on top which was a refreshing touch. I will have this next time I go for Brunch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 16 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall Good Experience

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The dining area is quaint; always nice to see a downtown area revitalized. The cost for what you get at brunch is moderate; too often the price for local food done creatively is very high. The food was served exceptionally fast. The food was good, not great; served luke warm, not hot. The coffee service has always been intriguing to me, served via a pot you would find in a Chinese restaurant, sadly barely warm. The tres leche cake and creme brule were tasty, though I would say very over priced. Our brunch was the egg sandwich, french toast, fritata (would have been perfect with some balsamic vinegar), lamb crepes, and the fried chicken and waffles. The dishes were relatively creative, but still accessible to even my children."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 17 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pleasant dining

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This repurposed building is pleasing and has a more urban vibe than most Harrisonburg restaurants. Our server was excellent- which to me means that he/she is knowledgeable about the food and its preparation, can make good recommendations and is attentive without being intrusive.
Our meals were visually pleasing - we both opted for the pork chop which was cooked according to our order. However, even though it was a large chop, I'm still not convinced it was worthy of a $24 price. We both ordered asparagus and it was perfectly cooked. My brother said the Mac 'n cheese was good but not great. I ordered the risotto and I wod have liked just a little more of it to accompany the pork.
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Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 18 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Worth the long drive

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We drove over from Madison, to take our son to dinner in honor of his graduation from JMU. The food was amazing -- our steaks were delicious, and cooked to perfection. Our server was prompt and courteous, and the Dining Room was very comfortable and quiet. Very enjoyable evening out!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 19 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding Dining Experience

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Local Chop & Grill exceeded our expectations for a special dining experience. The Pear Salad was incredibly delicious. Our entrees were prepared to perfection. Special preparation to accommodate dietary restrictions or requests was offered. Our waitress was very informative about the menu and helped with pairings and suggested excellent combinations. We have just returned from a vacation in Scottsdale, Arizona and agree that this meal surpassed even our favorite vacation restaurants. The wine was wonderful and the Margarita was crisp, clear, and delicious. It was the perfect choice for our special dining experience."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Top 2 restaurant in Harrisonburg

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Full disclosure -- I think this negatively biased our experience: Our table was by the kitchen entrance, thus had a constant flow of wait-staff traffic breezing the table.
Plus:
-- Great building -- airy, brick, well-kept
-- Pleasant, friendly, non-intrusive wait-staff
-- Relatively few tables for floor space: diners not crammed in shoulder-to-shoulder
-- Excellent food and experience. . .for Harrisonburg
Delta:
-- Made reservation 1 week in advance; day of dinner the confirming reservationist "wasn't sure" they could accomodate our request for a table "off to the side" because they had a "lot of reservations" that night. (???)
-- Valet slipped up returning our car
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Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food! And a perfect

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food! And a perfect date night!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was perfect...

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was perfect... the food, service, atmosphere, everything. Great meal!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 23 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a wonderful dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a wonderful dinner to celebrate my son's birthday. Each person in our group of six enjoyed their meal. We will definately come back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a ball. We were in

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a ball. We were in for my daughter's 20th birthday, and you made it very memorable. Food was excellent, very tasty and well-presented. Service was perfect. I appreciated the offer to have a cake baked for her, and she loved it. We will be back"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

While we love eating at The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"While we love eating at The Local, as the locals call it, it was horribly noisy that night with 2 or 3 large parties. One man used his cell phone to answer calls right behind our table. RUDE!!!Need to ask people who use their cell phones away from their table but close to another to not to do so. Annoying!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, service and atmosphere.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food, service and atmosphere. Would highly recomment"
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 27 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

first trip to LC&G... had

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"first trip to LC&G... had a great time--- will definitely return.. truly a local, quality food experience."
Dined on 04/11/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 28 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best restaurant that I have

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best restaurant that I have dined at in Harrisonburg over the last few years with kids at JMU....We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 29 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been here twice now

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been here twice now on our trips to Harrisonburg and both times have been fantastic. The service was much better on our second trip though which made the experience even more fantastic!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 30 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Birthday Dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were visiting Monticello but could not get 2 nights in Charlottesville so we stayed in Harrisonburg and my finance found this place, read the reviews and we decided it would be great for her birthday dinner! We were very happy to eat here and will again when we come back to the area. Reminded us of Woodbury Kitchen in Baltimore"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 31 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

AWESOME.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We live in the DC area and were at JMU for the weekend with our daughter for a pre-enrollment visit. It was one of the best meals we've had in years....great cocktails at the bar, excellent wine recommendation at the table, food recommendations and preparation also great and the server, Devin, was very, very good. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 32 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went here for Easter brunch.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We went here for Easter brunch. The menu had a excellent mix of food choices. Everything was delicious and hot when served. We sat on the second floor, which is beautifully decorated. Attentive service, too. Would definitely go there again."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 33 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were in town visiting and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were in town visiting and found this place and it was absolutely amazing! The menu allowed you to cater to your wants and needs and the service was absolutely incredible. The service staff was present but not intrusive and our server was Brad and he was excellent! Will definitely come back the next time we are in town."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great selection of steaks.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great selection of steaks. High quality ingredients from local producers. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 35 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just an amazing place to spend

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Just an amazing place to spend a romantic evening and enjoy incredible food.
Excellent service, food and ambiance. One of our favorite places to go!
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Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing local food and equally

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Amazing local food and equally great service. Staff was very knowledgable and helpful. Everytime we dine there is better than the last."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What really made the evening

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"What really made the evening for us was the way the chef accommodated my husband's gluten and dairy intolerance. The whole team was so knowledgeable and so accommodating."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 38 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have been to the Chop House

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been to the Chop House twice. First time it was with 4 people second time with with 14 people. We found the first time the food this world. the second time however (with the 14 people) we found the food was really good but not as great as the first time. We think it may have been the number of people we had. Food was still really good just jit as good as our first experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
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Review 39 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been here twice and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We have been here twice and both times have been a wonderful dining experience. We will be back on our next visit!!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

great steakhouse in little town

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were not expecting much since its in Harrisonburg, not exactly a place you would expect to find a great restaurant. We were proven wrong. Greeted promptly, seated and waiter showed up right after we got situated, since it was winter the whole coat, scarves, gloves etc. He explained the restaurant philosophy , locally grown and sustainable. We ordered the filet and it was excellent. Tender juicy and cooked the way we ordered it. Wife and daughter had medium, I went for medium rare and each steak done properly. Handmade cocktails featuring Virginia bourbons were a hit."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 41 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We always enjoy the Local

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"We always enjoy the Local Chop & Grill House. The food is great. The service is efficient and friendly. Never disappoints"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 42 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Most amazing meal! The combination

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Most amazing meal! The combination of flavors was superb. Highly recommend the blue cheese polenta, and those roasted brussel sprouts were so delicious. Our server was attentive and very knowledgable about the local offerings."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Worth a drive down from Northern VA

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wow! Having read the reviews on OpenTable, I was expecting it to be good, but it truly exceeded my expectations! The service was great, the atmosphere warm and inviting, not too crowded and they accommodated a late change in the number of diners easily and graciously. The wine list was nice and complemented the menu. The menu was varied and we had a hard time deciding which to go with. My steak was done perfect (Medium Well - this is truly hard to get right and they nailed it!) and the seasoning was just enough to enhance but not overpower the great cut and quality of the meat. Sides were wonderful and desert did not disappoint."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 44 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Very Disappointed

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Portions were tiny. Food was very salty, not very tasty and very over-priced for what we got. I do not mind paying a lot for a meal if it is excellent food... Lamb appetizer was purple (raw) and extremely tough. They gave me a butter knife to cut it with and I had to saw away at it 50x to get each chewy bite. My husband ordered a ribeye steak that was undercooked and only about half an inch thick. He was extremely disappointed...you would think that a $29 steak would be thick and juicy but it was thin and full of gristle. It seemed like the chef forgot to trim the fat off. It was literally half fat. It came with a very small dollop of watery sweet potato mush. Beautiful building and good service but the food was not good.VeryDisappointi"
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 45 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Have never had a bad experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Have never had a bad experience yet and am always impressed with the service and quality of the food. The ghost chili pepper BBQ sauce was amazing, quite possibly the best BBQ sauce I have ever had. A great change of pace to use as a dipping sauce for a steak."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The butternut squash risotto

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The butternut squash risotto was awesome. I think we would have enjoyed more composed dishes, instead of the concept of pick this and pick that style. The food was well prepared and tasty."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2002
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Review 47 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The entire dining experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The entire dining experience was excellent from the time we walked in to when we left. Our server was very helpful in explaining the menu and assisting us with choosing the appropriate combinations. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 48 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my favorites!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"One of my favorite places to eat ... Period."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was fantastic, everything

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was fantastic, everything I expected it to be. We chose the local specials and seasonal choices. I have found these to be amazing dishes, made from fresh and local foods."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 50 for Local Chop & Grill House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Restaurant was very cold.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Restaurant was very cold. A bit loud. Did not like the choices of salads."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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