Location: Roanoke
Top Restaurants in Roanoke
Top Things to do in Roanoke
- 1. O. Winston Link Museum
- 2. Roanoke Valley Greenways
- 3. Mill Mountain Star and Park
- 4. Virginia Museum of Transportation
- 5. Black Dog Architectural Salvage & Antiques
- 6. Center in the Square
- 7. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
- 8. Taubman Museum of Art
- 9. Roanoke Pinball Museum
- 10. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
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Where to eat American food in Roanoke: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Roanoke. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. A 100-foot high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South," a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoological Park, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with 40-plus other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill Mountain Theatre or hear the celebrated Roanoke Symphony. Museums are everywhere, and whether your interest lies in art, history, science or transportation, you'll find a museum to match it. The Harrison Museum of African-American Culture honors achievements of African Americans and includes an impressive African exhibit. For underground delights, head over to the Dixie Caverns for a 45-minute tour of breathtaking cave formations, after which you can browse through pottery, rock and mineral and other shops. There's something to keep you occupied and entertained every minute in this environmentally-conscious, friendly and very welcoming Virginia city.
Things to do in Roanoke
10. Evie's Bistro and Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By mary a
Just in town for the Virginia Garden Tour. Ate here on the recommendation of our Airbnb host. A quick walk through an interesting neighborhood to this quirky, airy local favorite. Food was GREAT, fresh, creative, and the service was excellent. Unpretentious and fun. Multi-generational clientele. Just sorry we were too full to try the yummy looking desserts!
9. Shakers Good Food & Drink
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
Shakers Restaurant is proud to provide you the best casual dining restaurants in Central Virginia. Our restaurant location in Roanoke VA is near the Valley View Mall. If you are looking one of the top restaurants in Lynchburg with one of the best menus co
Reviewed By Paul L
Established in the 80's, this place was very popular back in 90's. Mostly forgotten now, I am grateful I have two chef friends who have cooked here, otherwise I would not have know how good the food still is! Had the beyond meat burger--with cheddar, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and fries. Veggie patty had heavy smoke flavor! Amazing!!
8. Billy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 804 reviews
Reviewed By Desiree626
Went here for lunch with friends during a recent visit to Roanoke. We all raved over our choices. My mermaid mojito was amazing and one of the best I've ever had. Same for my shrimp and grits. Another had the BLT which was enormous, one friend had a burger which she claimed was one of the best ever, and another had the crab chowder which was also amazing. Interesting decor. Definitely recommend. Very friendly staff!
7. Alexander's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
We are SW Virginia's dining destination located next to the Farmer's Market, Hotel Roanoke Conference Center and the Taubman Museum of Art. Alexander's is an oasis for casual upscale dining. Focusing on superb ingredients; fish, seafood, prime quality Vir
Reviewed By 32ericp
After a awful experience with the valets at The Hotel Roanoke, it was redeemed by the staff at Alexanderâs! From the time we walked in to the time we left everything was perfect. Made a reservation and asked for the window seat. They had it ready for us. Everything from the filet, seafood and pork chop was cooked to perfection. The staff was attentive and always ready. Great job Alexanderâs! Will be back every visit to Roanoke.We are so happy that you enjoyed your dinner at Alexanderâs! We also appreciate your remarks about the important unofficial public relations role that our professional staff play in the community- arenât they the Best? Thanks for your lovely review and we look forward to your next visit. May I note that because we are a small restaurant with changing seating needs, we cannot promise specific tables, even to our most loyal customers. Please dont be disappointed if your âfavorite spotâ is not available next time- all of our tables are good tables, and youâll get the same great food, service, and reasonable prices.
6. The River and Rail
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Southern, Local, Seasonal cooking in the heart of Roanoke nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef Aaron Deal is James Beard nominated and is delighted to be serving traditional yet upscale southern classics in his Roanoke kitchen.
Reviewed By MobBossesDaughter
First time stopping in, sat at the Bar- Shane is excellent- bartenders here are very technical in application and drinks are upscale .. too fancy for my taste, so Pinot Grigio was good enough for me! :-) ....cheese board was delicious, pork rinds with pimento was good.. each individually was nice but I think the pimento would have been better paired with something else, no offense to the chef- Brussels sprouts with the spicy mayo- so tasty, cornbread was okay- honestly the butter made it. Fried oyster wraps were a nice little treat and the banana pudding was excellent. Would definitely come back- the atmosphere is very nice- bathrooms are clean and you are able to view the kitchen from anywhere you sit in the restaurant- the restaurant is small so others conversations do echo. - reservations are a must
5. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 331 reviews
We're a beer and burger joint, plain and simple. You can always expect a friendly, intimate experience when you walk into our quirky little barspace. Amazing burgers made with 100% Wagyu beef, over 100 craft beers to choose from, and a personal touch from
Reviewed By jnzoller
Casual, loud and tasty. Nice selection of specialty burgers with a daily special. Friendly staff who helped us decide on food. Visited similar establishments in other cities and this is definitely the place for burgers and an excellent selection of brews in Roanoke - all with great music!
4. Lucky
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
A mix of Southern American and Southern French Cuisine with craft cocktails and an excellent wine list.
Reviewed By journeymaid48
We had dinner here on our stay in Roanoke. The service is good. The food is very regional and reminded me of my grandparents. The quality is exceptional. The kale is amazing and so is the fried chicken. The bread pudding is outstanding and an excellent choice for dessert. I would defintely recommend stopping here if you like southern comfort food.
3. Local Roots
Overall Ratings
4 based on 578 reviews
Reviewed By 106AnnH106
We enjoyed our food very much. We had gazpacho as an appetizer that we shared was absolutely delicious with wonderful depth of flavor. The gnocchi were large but tender, with delicious flavor. The scallops were slightly under cooked but the presentation was gorgeous and the blend of flavors was delicious. Service was good. Thank you for your visit and positive review. We're so glad you enjoyed the summer gazpacho, gnocchi, and scallops. Please let us know next time if anything needs to be cooked more and we'd be happy to do so. We strive to send our dishes out both delicious and perfectly cooked, so if something goes out too quickly, we definitely want to correct it. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon!
2. Hollywood's Restaurant & Bkry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1291 reviews
Reviewed By Susan W
What a nice surprise! Riding by , pulled in, checked Trip Advisor; and had a fabulous lunch. Very friendly and attentive staff. Food and desserts homemade! Clean place and comfortable. Will def be back when we come to Virginia. Check out the US map with push puns from all the hometowns of the visitors that have eaten there. Wish we could have dinner. Nice wine selection .
1. Regency Dining Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 432 reviews
Celebrating More Than 75 Years of Southern Hospitality This autumn, The Regency Room will be rich with bountiful colors and fresh ingredients as Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco and Chef de Cuisine Colin Lloyd introduce their new Autumn/Winter Menus. Make a
Reviewed By freespiritedone
This is a very elegant and upscale restaurant! Jesse was friendly and welcoming as we entered. Brody was a friendly and excellent server who anticipated our every need. We loved the banana foster! Josh also helped us have us have a wonderful dining experience!Dear freespiritedone, thank you for your review and for choosing the restaurant for your dining! We are honored to have you as a guest and are delighted you enjoyed the service! We strive daily to present the absolute best in product, service and experience and are delighted to see it presented in a review! I will share the kind words with our team and hope you'll be back to visit again soon! We look forward to your return and serving you again. Sincerely, Brian WellsGeneral Manager
