Chop House Bistro

We celebrated our anniversary here and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly! We loved the N/A margaritas as we don't drink alcohol. I forgot to take photos but the crab dip and bistro salad were delicious as starters to share. For mains, I ordered salmon with demi-glaze and duck fat fries, and my fiancee ordered the ribeye with the steak sauce and mashed potatoes. For dessert, we enjoyed the apple crumble with vanilla ice cream. Great service and great food! If we are in the area again, we will definitely come back!

Went on a Thursday evening before the snowstorm for my birthday dinner and the ambiance, food, and service was amazing. Basically ordered everything on the menu and tried a couple cocktails. It’s such a beautiful restaurant and the food really highlights the beauty of leaning into locally sourcing food. Love that they make all the sauces in house- the peach ketchup with the duck fat fries were delicious. Loved the fall hash and parsnip cream sauce on the roasted carrots was delicious. I may be lactose intolerant but the ice creams were all worth it. They even did a nice touch with a Happy Birthday note on the table. Highly recommend for dinner one of the nights you’re in the area! It was cold so we sat inside but there’s nice seating no matter where you sit honestly. I’m sure the patio is great in warmer weather. Sidenote: I do t really eat meat and they had plenty of veggie sides and a Tofu Steak. I tried the Salmon so can’t speak on the veggie entree but quite a few sides and appetizers so still caters to vegetarians! Now if you’re vegan you’re a bit more limited but then again it’s not exactly a vegan restaurant so just plan accordingly.

My girlfriend and I had a fantastic experience at the bar for dinner with Jade the bartender! The crab dip was out of this world and so was the Ribeye and the burner burger! Steak was amazing didnt need any sauces but you can pick some on the side (the horseradish was also amazing and the dem-glace). For a good time or amazing food this is the place!

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Chop House Bistro! The ambience was perfect—warm, inviting, and relaxing. Everyone we met was so kind, friendly, and attentive, which made the evening even better. The starter bread was a standout on its own—soft, bouncy, and delicious, paired perfectly with their sweet butter. A must-try! The steak was a solid 10/10: juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, and we couldn’t stop eating it. For appetizers, the Crab Dip and the Shrimp & Grits were must-haves—both incredibly flavorful and rich. The fried catfish was another highlight: perfectly seasoned, very flavorful, and served with a yummy sauce that tied everything together so well. Let’s not forget the cocktails—super flavorful, refreshing, and crafted with care. Overall, everything from start to finish was fantastic. 10/10 experience! We will definitely be returning the next time we’re in town on vacation!💚

This one is difficult because literally everything was amazing except for the steak. The sauces they served were extremely good. The mashed potatoes were extremely good. This might sound weird but even the water was the best water I’ve ever had. The steak though was a bit disappointing. It was tough and it almost felt like it was sous vide, which would make sense because it took forever to come out even with the place being empty, but that doesn’t explain it being so tough. Maybe it being the off season for the area would explain it. Who knows.

A dining experience that will have you talking for days to come! Cozy, yet upscale design (huge fan of the chair!). Our server John was a delight. Great recommendations and fun personable demeanor. Most importantly the food was top notch, simple yet bold flavors and cooked to perfection. My husband raved about his old fashioned! Thanks for exceeding our expectations!

Steak and mashed potatoes were amazing. The salad was very well made! My husband enjoyed the catfish (not pictured but delicious) and shrimp/grits! We ate every bite!

Food was amazing, especially the duck fat fries. I can't stop thinking about them. Personally, I didn't like the cheesecake, but if you like tart foods, you might. What really stood out to me was the staff though. Phenomenal service, everyone was kind, friendly, and accommodating. I'll definitely return if I'm ever in the area again.

We ate at the bar and had Great food! Jade was the bartender and made awesome drinks and great conversation. You need to make advance.reservations to get a table, but the bar is a great backup, but also stays pretty full. Highly recommend this establishment.

Delicious food; in fact the best we had while staying in Luray! Make a reservation if you're visiting on a weekend or holiday. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with attentive staff. They had some very unique dishes as well, in addition to all of the American classics. The restaurant was very clean and the quiet ambiance was perfect for dinner conversation.

In Luray to spend time with family and explore the area. We were looking for a local spot to dine with friends and could not have been more pleased with this choice. The food was fresh and prepared perfectly. Portions were a nice size and service was nicely attentive without hovering. The best surprise was the choice of artisan cocktails. With Fall in the air, the cocktail menu complimented the season perfectly. I truly would go back even if just for pre-dinner drinks! Nice local choice if you would like a bit upscale with being pretentious.

Great: Hummus Bowl with a very lemony hummus + a cucumber chickpea salad with lemon yogurt and a perfectly grilled naan/ The duck fat fries. Potato with skin on perfectly fried and salted. Ok but not great: the burgers while tasty and with a nice sear are overcooked and bit dry as a result.

My family and I were in town for vacation and decided to look for some dinner while driving through. We had issues finding places open on a Monday evening. We drove past the Chop House Bistro and decided to check it out. We walked in to see a woman working the front desk and one person spread out in the waiting area seating. We didn't see anyone seated at the tables in the room to the left. There were 2 cars parked out front. We asked her for a table for 6. She said they could possibly put 2 tables together but it would be TWO HOURS until we could be seated. So, they seemed rather dead but we would have needed to wait a long time to be seated. It came across like they just didn't want our business.

The stakes were nice. They were cooked perfectly. Atmosphere is great. The drinks awesome and mind the service was awesome. I would recommend

Stopped by for an early dinner on a Friday during a weekend getaway. Excellent experience. Good menu variety and prices (especially if you're visiting from the city). Beautiful decor and ambiance in a charming space. Service was extremely fast. An absolute must to eat here if you're in Luray. Also, take the time to visit the other local shops on the Main St.

Wow what a great restaurant with fantastic service, delicious food & great ambience! We sat on the front porch which was so nice to watch the traffic go by in beautiful weather! Stopped here while passing through the town on our 2 week motorcycle vacation to see this region and the fall leaves! This was a Quaint little town with super friendly people. We loved lunch and service so much today that Kate the owner (very nice and gracious) made us a dinner reservation at her Harrisonburg location to enjoy our last dinner in Harrisonburg!

The food was delicious! The Staff were so nice. I highly recommend for a nice rememberable dinner.

We went here twice during our four day stay- it was that good. The steaks are to die for as well as their sides. Additionally, it's extremely well-priced for the portion sizes! The staff, especially Missy, is awesome. Definitely make reservations early as it fills up quickly. I'd recommend the sirloin and potatoes as well as whatever soup they have- everything is delicious! Will surely be back!

We wanted one nice sit-down dinner out during our trip to Shenandoah and we got it here! My son said his steak was one of the best he's ever had. We sat upstairs in a lovely front room which felt almost private. Our server was great and all plates were clean.

Absolutely lovely meal at The ChopHouse in Luray a couple nights ago. Our server was lovely and a joy to talk with. We loved the foccacia bread to start and honestly, from there the night just stayed "very good". we ha 4 cocktails between us, the Old Fashioned, Farmer's Daughter, Broadened Horizons and Rye & Reason. All were amazing. We got the Crab Cake and the Pork Belly Bites to start and the latter was amazing, perfectly crispy and well flavored too. The crab cake was good too. I really like my sirloin too, and I liked the ability to change sauce with it too. I'll do that, and maybe even try the filet if we come back. My partner really liked the curry spice in her chickpea etc. veggie burger. The duck fat freis wiht mine were nice. Honestly, we were most blown away that all of that was just over $100. And, without any up-charge for swapping in the Fall Salad for the sides listed on the menu. If you're in Luray come here for a nice dinner.

Wonderful dining experience! Chop House was recommended to us by our airbnb host, and I'm so glad we went. The service and food was top tier. Starting with the scallops, they were seasoned and cooked perfectly, absolutely scrumptious. For our main courses, I had the filet, and he had the ribeye. Hats off to the chef. Our steaks were amazing!! Perfect temperature, perfect seasonings, perfect sear. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Our server made the night even better. Highly recommend this place.

Great cocktail menu! My husband enjoyed the catfish and macaroni & cheese. I had the salmon and asparagus which was very good. Service was great!

Thursday night dinner was elegant, old fashioned was legit, wine choice was good. Hummus plate was fresh. Steak & salmon both were cooked to perfection. Side of asparagus & green beans were fantastic too. Service was adequate, the restaurant was decorated tastefully. We dined upstairs by the window. Highly recommended. Pay attention to early closing.

The hamburgers are fantastic! The fried cone with a peach ketchup or another dipping sauce that's awesome!! Highly recommend The Chop House Bistro for lunch or dinner. Also a neat little drink menu. In addition, just finished dessert - deconstructed cheesecake. Our server, Jon, was very attentive and friendly.

Really enjoyed the food. I love the decor and atmosphere. Service was good. I'm GF, had a good experience, knowledgeable staff.

AMAZING! The best cocktail I've had in a long time, pear & sage margarita! Food was phenomenal. Local sirloin, scallops, Mac and mashed potatoes. APPLE CRISP FOR DESSERT!!!! Jade was an amazing bartender. SHE ROCKS!

Great experience overall. Food was great quality and favorable. I had dinner here two nights in a row. I'm a vegan so had the Crispy Tofu Steak and the Tofu burger with vegan fries. Both were excellent. Other meat eaters next to me had the burgers, steaks, and scallops and all said their meals were great. I had dinner at the bar so no reservations required. Bar area is small and next to the kitchen so there is some traffic but nice. Can seat about 8 people at the bar only. Great selection of hard to get top shelf whiskey and bourbon. Jade was my bartender and he was the best I've seen in a long time - the kind you see at a Michelin Star Restaurant. Introduces himself and remembers your name. Makes great recommendations and always attentive. Probably needs a raise to keep this caliber of a bartender in a small town. Highly recommend a stop.

Food was all really good! I'm sure best dinner spot in town! Service was also good. Friendly host and helpful with needs. Service was attentive to all needs and friendly. Ambiance was very modern and upscale compared to most other restaurants in area.

If there was a 10 stars option The Chop House Bistro is deserving of that. We moved from No Va a few yrs back but keep finding ourselves trucking back to the city for an outstanding dinning experience. Well I'm here to tell you those days are over since taking a chance last night on The Chop House Bistro!! We happen to be in downtown Luray & thought "let's try that restaurant that opened last year". Not sure if we needed reservations we took a chance. The hostess was so welcoming, but did not have any openings until 5:45 (it was 4) so we chose to sit in the bar area. We had one of the best experiences, from the atmosphere, the impeccable staff and the amazing chef!! We've dined at a few upscale restaurants over many years (The Inn @ Little Washington, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Ruth Chris, Marcel in Atl & so on) We made some new friends over wonderful food and one of the best Dirty Martinis I've had this side of the beltway. Thanks to Jade & the rest of the staff for making The Chop House Bistro our new hometown favorite dining spots

Our absolute favorite. We had lunch as well as 2 dinners while we stayed in Luray. Consistently great. The staff was all very friendly. You can tell they put alot of effort into the menu items.

I ordered a filet med well and got a sirloin well done. Not going back. We were celebrating a birthday. The birthday ordered a filet mignon med. Got a filet well done. Service was good. Food terrible. Harrisonburg is the way to go for us.

Amazing meal and better service. From Sterling at the front door to the servers and MOD... fantastic. The Wings were awesome, beer was ice cold and the steaks were juicy and cooked to order! Will be back for sure!

Wonderful new restaurant on Main Street! We got local steaks that were delicious and cooked perfectly. Can't say better things a sour our meal. Their whiskey cocktails were also very good! Our waitress was wonderful and the restaurant looks very nice inside. Definitely our favorite restaurant in Luray!

This place was great nice twist on normal meals but not to crazy! Loved everything we had and service was exceptional!!

The service at the bar and for dining were wonderful, friendly and nice. The house had to have been a beautiful home but makes a little bit of a cut-up restaurant. The food is delicious! We've been numerous times and have never had bad service, food or service. Their duck fat fries are the best fries I've ever eaten; highly recommended!

We made a reservation for dinner tonight at 6:30. We arrived a little early and our table wasn't quite ready yet, so we grabbed a drink at the bar while we waited. They had alcoholic choices as well as some non alcoholic choices. Hubby got a gin drink and I got the seasonal shrub soda. Did y'all know that shrub isn't just a fancy word? I didn't. It's a thing, apparently. I asked if there was apple cider vinegar in my drink and the bartender said that's the base of a shrub. Who knew? Definitely not me. It was great. We were called for our table shortly after we sat at the bar, so we closed out our tab and headed upstairs with our drinks. We sat at this cozy little table. I should've snapped a pic, but didn't. It was in a hallway, which sounds super weird but it wasn't. It was really nice. We got a bottle of the white Bordeaux to share and that was nice. I don't think I've ever heard of that before, but it was very smooth. I'll have to look for more of those in the future. They brought out some yummy, salty bread with what tasted like honey butter. It was so good. I had to stop myself from eating all of it. We started with the fried oysters and they were amazing. I've never liked fried oysters before in my life. I loved these. I could have eaten so many more, but I had to save room for my meal. I got the scallops with the parsnip cream and duck fat fries. I could have drank the parsnip cream sauce. It was so good. The fries came with a peach ketchup that wasn't bad either. I hate ketchup, but I didn't hate this so that's a win. The scallops didn't need any sauce, so I dipped my fries in the cream sauce. The scallops were plump and very juicy. Very yummy. Hubby got the steak with the horseradish sauce and the macaroni and cheese. He asked the waitress whether he should get the mashed potatoes or the macaroni and cheese and she recommended the macaroni and cheese. It had goat cheese in the too. So yummy. This was a great experience and everyone was so friendly. We would definitely come back here. I want another shrub. That was also amazing.

Solid meal with an intimate vibe! Service was outstanding and very accommodating. Everyone enjoyed their dinner and drinks - would certainly recommend!

The food was very good, especially the fries and burgers. The service was super friendly and welcoming. The bistro overall had a very calm and well decorated environment to add to its wonderful service and tasty meals.

My wife and I went to The Chop House Bistro to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary and it was so, so good. I got the Rye & Reason with Bulleit and she got the Yuzu Margarita with Patron. Both drinks were 10/10. Hands down the best rye whiskey cocktail I've ever had. We got the Crispy Pork Belly Bites & Roasted Mushroom Croquettes to share. Both were amazing and super flavorful. 10/10 on both of those. For our Mains she got the Filet Mignon, with the Parsnip Cream sauce, with Duck Fat Fries & I got the Ribeye, with the Chop House Steak sauce, with Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes. Both dishes were so good. Super flavorful & tender steaks and well seasoned sides. Definitely 10/10. We ended the night with their Seasonal Crisp with House-Made Ice Cream and the Snickerdoodle Cheesecake to share. The cheesecake was amazing 10/10. The Crisp wasn't our favorite as it was made with peaches with the skin still on and the texture just seemed off so 8/10. The entire staff was very professional and polite. They kept our water glasses full and were always checking in and taking empty plates. Overall experience was a 10/10 and we will be back again. Oh and they also played Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton in the background softly the entire time so really an 11/10 now

Walked in and no tables available for reservation. So make a reservation! The place looks very nice from the outside and very cozy on the inside. We enjoyed the burger and pleasant service!

Had lunch here. Fantastic burgers, great desserts. We sat outside on their well shaded patio, which was just a peaceful charming place to eat. We were waited on by the stunningly beautiful and charming Brielle who was as attentive as she was delightful, and her suggestions were spot on. Great experience.

we found ourselves in the town of Luray wandering around, looking for someplace to get a bite to eat and a spirit. So many places were closed and the ones that were open seemed well like it was going to be a parking lot experience so we kept looking until we found the chophouse, we were so delighted to be greeted by a wonderful server bartender named Jade . what a lovely human being we ate at the bar and had the most delicious fried catfish with seared scallops and a chophouse salad. Everything was perfect. I couldn't have done it better myself. The fish was quite plump and juicy with the most crunchy crispy finish we had lovely drinks. My husband had a beer that was from a local brewery . The whole experience was stellar, five star. I will definitely make a point to swing through here again just to see Jd and get some more of that fantastic fried catfish!

The food, atmosphere and service were excellent. Our server, Jon, was professional and especially attentive.

This place is pretty much exactly what you expect from a steakhouse, tasty food at a price. The scenery of this restaurant is amazing with the inside having two floors and some very comfortable seats and there being an outside seating area in the front and back. The servers are all sweethearts with one even recognizing us from our walk around town, showing excitement in us deciding to choose this location to eat. I had a sirloin and my partner had the tofu "steak". My steak came out rarer than I had ordered but still landed as a solid piece of meat. The tofu option is quite bland on its own, which our server did point out, however it is elevated by the sauce options you can choose from. The alcohol menu is one of the big things I would recommend, especially the cocktails. They came with good flavor and a LOT of alcohol. Over everything, I would say our favorite part was the mac and cheese side. It was creamy and delicious. If you aren't lactose intolerant (or have some lactaid in your bag) this is a must have.

Wow! Huge menu. Friendly staff. Food was delicious. Pretty small place, so if you sit in back, back door brings lots of cool (on cold days) air to the back tables. Server was great, small kitchen means order was very slow to come. Definitely recommend.

Great food and a beautiful restaurant. It was a little drafty but okay if you keep your jacket or sweater handy. We split the duck fat fries which when paired with the peach ketchup were delish. I got an old fashioned - well made- and spring salad with salmon and that was outstanding. So is their bread and butter - don't pass it up. My boyfriend got the special - sirloin steak and asparagus which was also quite good. Would return.

My husband and I are visiting Shenandoah National Park and decided on The Chop House for dinner. We were blown away by how wonderful our dinner was. Our bartender was so welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. Our drinks were perfect, both beautiful and tasty. All of the staff was friendly and made our dinner even more enjoyable. We will be back on our next trip to Shenandoah!

So their hours on here are a bit misleading. They don't seat people after 8:30 but they are open much later. So you're not going to be that jerk if you come in at 8pm that makes everyone work late. Food was good but steaks are on the rare side of their descriptions, what I and others think of as medium rare was actually medium. Had to send the kiddo's steak back for a little more time on the grill. Not an inexpensive place but you know that if you look at the menu. Would definitely go back. Would be a nice date restaurant.

THE BEST EXPERIENCE! Not only was the food phenomenal but the service was even better. Jade is the best!! We will always come back here.

The chop house has food that is very rare and delicious! The team here is that of the same. The people here bring such a positive and warming experience.

The service I received here was awful and biased. Apparently bread is served with dinner and we never received ours but table behind us immediately did. Called the server out and she said "it was in the oven when we arrived" yet she didn't bring it when it was ready. Asked to move tables bc we were seated next to a loud group and were told we couldn't bc that table was for a reservation only, which I too had a reservation so they could have just swapped us. My friend got a mistletoe martini she said was amazing. I got a mock tail that was not very flavorful. Just tastes like plain club soda The steaks were cooked perfectly though and the mashed potatoes were amazing. The crab cake is also really good. I ordered a side of Mac and cheese and realized it was made of goat cheese. I feel like this should have been disclosed since it's not a common cheese. Wasn't a fan but if you like goat cheese I'm sure it's for you!!

Food is always excellent , service is by far the best in Luray , and the setting is very warm , always take my wife here for the occasional date night out

Loved our meal here from start to finish. The bread was fire and plentiful, drinks were perfect, my filet mignon was cooked perfectly and every bite melted in my mouth. The duck fat fries I stole from my kids plates were delicious. Prices were very fair for the caliber of food. Highly recommend grabbing a reservation and checking this place out if you're in Luray.

What a gem in the middle of Luray. Outstanding food and service, limited selection of wines but a well rounded list. Party of four enjoyed ribeye, sirloin, scallops, and filet. All done to perfection with delicious sides of grilled asparagus and garlic mashed. A spectacular selection of sauces to accompany the sides of steaks should you be interested. The parsnip was delicious. Deserts included homemade chocolate chip ice cream which was scrumptious. After dinner coffees were a treat. Highly recommend this quaint establishment and you will need reservations.

I highly recommend The Chop House Bistro! From the minute we walked in, we felt welcomed by Kate at the front of the house (we learned she is one of the owners). We sat on the lovely back patio on a gorgeous Fall day. Our dishes were very fresh, from scratch and delicious, and the coffee was amazing! What an all around wonderful experience - we will be back!!

The food was great. The ambiance was giving cute dinner date and my server JON was absolutely out of this world amazing.

What an amazing spot. The food is so good. Worth the hype. I would definitely get a reservation as my wife and I came early but could only get a seat at the bar. Nevertheless we had a great time at the bar