07/17/2026
Last night, four of us had the opportunity to dine at the newly opened 1926 Chophouse at Hillview Country Club, and I wanted to share a few thoughts for my local friends and followers.
First, the renovation is beautiful. Hillview has done an incredible job updating the space with fresh colors, comfortable seating, and a stylish atmosphere that feels elevated while still being welcoming. The restaurant itself is absolutely worth seeing.
We started with cocktails, which were excellent, along with a bread service featuring warm rolls and a delicious pimento spread. We also enjoyed a variety of salads and the French onion soup before moving on to steaks for our entrées.
The sides were flavorful and enjoyable, though we felt the portions were a bit small for the price point. The steaks themselves were cooked okay, but arrived very simply plated with no sauce options or presentation elements to elevate the dish. As someone who loves sharing travel and dining experiences, it was one of the few times I wasn’t even tempted to snap a photo of my entrée.
Overall, we had a pleasant evening and enjoyed our time together. That said, at this price level of $400 + tip, we expected a more refined dining experience—from the service and presentation to the overall ex*****on of the meal.
Opening a new restaurant is no small task, and I know there are always growing pains in those first few weeks. As a former Hillview server, it was especially nice to walk back through those doors and see the club thriving with new energy and vision. I have many fond memories there, which makes me want to see this venture succeed even more. I would absolutely be willing to give 1926 Chophouse another try after they’ve had some time to settle in and fine-tune operations. The space is beautiful, the concept has a lot of potential, and I’m genuinely rooting for their success.
⭐ My rating after this visit: 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Have you been yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
