The Whole Ox in Marshall: Butcher, Burgers, Tallow Fries
Pasture-raised cuts, house-ground burgers and fries in beef tallow on Marshall's Main Street
The Whole Ox is a full-service butcher shop at 8357 W Main St in Marshall, Fauquier County, selling pasture-raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free meats alongside house-ground burgers, a fried chicken sandwich and hand-cut fries cooked in beef tallow. For a November cooler-and-picnic-basket stop in Virginia hunt country, it is the kind of counter that rewards a planned detour.
Quick Facts
- Where: 8357 W Main St, Marshall, VA 20115
- Hours (unconfirmed, call ahead): Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; closed Sunday and Monday
- Phone: (540) 724-1650
- Google rating: 4.6
A Butcher Counter With a Kitchen Attached
The Whole Ox is built around ethical, pasture-raised local meat, and the butchery is done in-house, so custom cuts are part of the offer. That is the foundation. Around it sits a small specialty grocery: local produce, eggs, artisan cheese and dairy, and a charcuterie and deli case.
The listing also notes wine, beer and amaro on the shelves, which makes the shop an easy place to assemble a dinner for a rented farmhouse or a second-home weekend without a trip to a supermarket.
What to Order
- House-ground beef burgers: the shop's own grind, which is the point of buying from a butcher.
- Fried chicken sandwich: listed alongside the burgers as a ready-to-eat option.
- Hand-cut fries: cooked in beef tallow, a detail worth the stop on its own.
- Prepared foods: soups, stocks, pot pies and sides, the sort of thing you carry back to a cabin kitchen and heat in twenty minutes.
Shopping the Case in Late Fall
November is braising weather, and a butcher who breaks down his own animals is useful in a way a grocery tray is not. Ask what has been cut that week, and ask about stocks and pot pies if you want to skip the stove entirely. The shop also lists online ordering, so a larger holiday order can be arranged ahead rather than left to chance at the counter.
Make It a Marshall Afternoon
Marshall is a compact village, and The Rooms Up There at The Rabbit Hole offers boutique guest rooms above a Main Street building at 8393 West Main Street, in the middle of the village. If you are turning a butcher run into an overnight, that is a natural pairing. Hours for the rooms are not listed, so contact them directly before planning around them.
For a gallery stop in the same county, Dwell Fine Art & Craft in Hume shows regional artists and handmade craft, open Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM according to its listing.
Planning Your Visit
- Address: 8357 W Main St, Marshall, VA 20115
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; closed Sunday and Monday. Hours are unconfirmed, so call ahead.
- Phone: (540) 724-1650
- Website: thewholeox.com (online ordering available)
Our data shows no recent social posts or fresh updates from the shop, so confirm hours and what is in the case before driving out for a specific cut.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Whole Ox's hours in Marshall, VA?
The listing shows The Whole Ox open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and closed Sunday and Monday. Those hours are unconfirmed, so call (540) 724-1650 ahead of your visit.
What can I eat at The Whole Ox?
The shop lists house-ground beef burgers, a fried chicken sandwich and hand-cut fries cooked in beef tallow. It also sells prepared foods such as soups, stocks, pot pies and sides.
Does The Whole Ox sell fresh pasture-raised meat?
Yes. The Whole Ox specializes in pasture-raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free meats and does custom in-house butchery. It also offers online ordering.
Where is The Whole Ox located?
The shop is at 8357 W Main St in Marshall, in Fauquier County, Virginia.
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