The Whole Ox Butcher Shop & Bar
| Address: | 8357 W Main St, Marshall, VA 20115, USA |
| Phone: | +1 540-724-1650 |
| Site: | thewholeox.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | Closed 10AM–9:30PM 10AM–9:30PM 10AM–9:30PM 10AM–9:30PM 10AM–5PM Closed |
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Mike Good
Worst experience ever. Appetizers were good, but they lost us after bringing one entree out and left the other 3 of us sitting there for 30 minutes. No one even came to check on us or let us know if the rest of the food was on the way. After having to get up and go to them, they told us "thats how it was rung in, but we will start it now. " No apology, no explanation of what happened, no concern they ruined an evening for two couples, no discount on the items we did receive, just a rude staff. We canceled the food and left. They even tried to make us wait and take our dinner in a to go box and charge us for it. Still cant believe what happened and how they handled it, or more accurately didnt handle it. The editor of a restaurant review site was with us, cant wait to read that review.
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Dolly Spice
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this shop! We live within walking distance, and I have gone several times with my baby and dog in tow. (Ive gone an additional 100 times in the car :))They let me tie pup outside the shop while I browse. It is a tad pricey but everything is local, free range, grass fed, fresh and natural goodness. It is WELL worth every penny and we wont buy our meat, broths or eggs anywhere else. They also have a lovely selection of wines and beers, broth, dairy and other delicious gourmet foods and goodies. Service is always great and the staff is very knowledgeable about their items. I feel Ive even got to know some of the workers--they take care to remember their customers and are very personal. I highly recommend you try this place once--you wont regret it!
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Michael Daugherty
There are not enough superlatives to describe this place. Have you ever wanted to shop in a market and not worry about the quality of the product you pick up? This place will give you that opportunity. Everything is "local" and thoughtfully selected by the staff before its put to market - from the beer, the meat, the milk, to the beef jerky. The owners and their staff are excellent and the customer service is top notch - need a 7 lb. beef tenderloin for the weekend, theyll find one for you if they dont already have one from one of their local, sustainable farms; and I guarantee it will be the best tenderloin you have ever had. Just check it out.
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L Lewis
Meatloaf awful Spent $24 on a small Meatloaf wrapped in bacon. As it cooked, the bizarre smell shold have been warning enough, but seeing as we spent almost $30 and didnt have any thing else to eat for dinner, we attempted to eat it. Vile. The taste was horrible. There must have been more ingredients than what the label listed - the flavor was unidentifiable - like smoked melted plastic, and overly spiced gamey sausage. There were small bits that were hard and un-chewable - cartilage or something. We went hungry and didnt eat it. Never again.
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Herman Matthijssen
They dont ask you how you want the meat cooked; dont worry, this is a good thing, as this place turns your thinking of protein as a necessity in every meal into the delicacy of the day. Only reason its not a five is just because of personal preferences on space. A tad exclusive. Otherwise, seasonal mixed drinks, seasonal sauces, attentive and well-informed staff with excellent cuts of meat make the drive out more than worth it! A must-see of Marshall, VA.
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Shaun Ahmad
Walked in for the first time around noon today. Customer service was outstanding. Tried the roast beef and cheddar lunch takeaway. Best sandwich Ive had for lunch in a while. Definitely will be going back. The store is very clean and well organized with a very nice selection of meats and other products.
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Krystin Shubert
I might have gone on the wrong night but the tables were so closely placed that I bumped 3 people just sitting down. I could not hear the people at my own table! The menu was nice and very appealing. Not too expensive for all natural local and organic foods. I simply wish there was more room there!
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Sean Hines
Great food and really friendly. They have the best bacon Ive ever had.
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Christopher Jenkins
Soft shells crabs were the best as were the fried oysters.
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Jeanne Poss
Best Martini and definitely the best steak in town!
