The best restaurants in Roanoke
61 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Mellow Mushroom Roanoke
RestaurantsWhen you need a break from the usual red-sauce routine, Mellow Mushroom Roanoke rolls out chewy, flavorful crusts loaded with premium…
Mellow Mushroom Roanoke
RestaurantsCoach & Four
RestaurantsCraving a classic, no-fuss feast? Coach & Four keeps it timeless with slow-cooked prime rib, steaks done right, and seafood standbys like…
Coach & Four
RestaurantsIke's Kitchen
RestaurantsIke's Kitchen is your low-key Roanoke move for authentic Japanese cooking this week, made with the kind of care you can taste. Expect…
Ike's Kitchen
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsFortunato
RestaurantsRegionally-inspired dishes and creative cocktails in a popular Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere.
Fortunato
RestaurantsAtomic Wings Roanoke
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing up chicken wings with signature sauces, plus sandwiches & salads.
Atomic Wings Roanoke
RestaurantsThe Green Goat
RestaurantsPizza, sandwiches & other simple American dishes are offered in a bright, homey space with a deck.
The Green Goat
RestaurantsBurger In The Square
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve hangout offering old-fashioned burgers, hot dogs & onion rings, plus a patio.
Burger In The Square
RestaurantsJaybird Tavern
RestaurantsModern bar, eatery and pizzeria featuring a menu including pizzas, wings and appetizers.
Jaybird Tavern
RestaurantsAlejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown
RestaurantsLocal chain featuring a menu of classic Mexican dishes, a salsa bar & margaritas in a casual space.
Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown
Restaurantsbloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
RestaurantsModern, cozy restaurant featuring locally sourced fare and a large wine list.
bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
RestaurantsSal's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza, pasta & other familiar Italian dishes served in an unassuming venue with patio tables.
Sal's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsLuigi's Gourmet Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned Italian mainstay featuring warm, elegant dining areas with atrium & patio seating.
Luigi's Gourmet Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsNakhon Thai Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Thai fare such as pad Thai and drunken noodles alongside wine and other drinks.
Nakhon Thai Cuisine
Restaurants419 West
RestaurantsSteaks, seafood & American grill fare in wood-accented digs with a mahogany bar & weekend brunch.
419 West
RestaurantsThe Hatch
RestaurantsFried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and other Southern fare, plus breakfast, served in a laid-back setting.
The Hatch
RestaurantsFrankie Rowland's Steakhouse
RestaurantsPrime beef, seafood & other American fare served with cocktails in a classy, wood-paneled space.
Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse
RestaurantsBenny Marconi's
RestaurantsCasual chain serving New York-style pizza for lunch and dinner in a wood-accented space.
Benny Marconi's
RestaurantsPueblo Chico Mexican Grill
RestaurantsSnug, colorful cantina providing nachos, taco salads & other Mexican staples, plus mojitos & beer.
Pueblo Chico Mexican Grill
RestaurantsEl Cielito Lindo
RestaurantsTacos, enchiladas, and other familiar Mexican offerings served in a cozy space with fast service.
El Cielito Lindo
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsFrank's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza, pasta, salads & calzones are served at this casual Italian eatery with a daily lunch buffet.
Frank's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Saigon
RestaurantsBasic strip-mall eatery serving Vietnamese fare, including noodle dishes & sandwiches.
Pho Saigon
RestaurantsWasabi's
RestaurantsCasual Japanese restaurant offering a large sushi menu, plus maki, traditional entrees & bento.
Wasabi's
RestaurantsWell Hung Vineyard - Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving charcuterie and other small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant
RestaurantsSidewinders
RestaurantsCountry-themed joint for steaks, burgers, drinks & regular events such as live bands & line dancing.
Sidewinders
RestaurantsTable 50
RestaurantsIntimate, storied space for locally-sourced New American dinners, paired with a long wine list.
Table 50
RestaurantsAgave Azul Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsA menu featuring an array of classic Mexican dishes in a vibrant, cantina-style setting with drinks.
Agave Azul Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsCast Plates & Pints
RestaurantsCasual, upscale, friendly restaurant featuring burgers, tacos, sandwiches and seafood dishes, plus cocktails and wine.
Cast Plates & Pints
RestaurantsBubba's 33
RestaurantsBurgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.
Bubba's 33
RestaurantsKabuki Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsVibrant Japanese eatery featuring grilled hibachi meat dishes, plus hefty sushi rolls & sashimi.
Kabuki Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsNoodle Factory
RestaurantsCasual cafe turning out ramen (including spicy, tonkotsu and bulgogi varieties) and noodles (Korean carbonara included), plus bubble teas.
Noodle Factory
RestaurantsBad Wolf Bab b q
RestaurantsFamily-owned joint dishing up homemade BBQ staples and sides such as Cajun fries in an unfussy setting.
Bad Wolf Bab b q
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsTaste of Asia
RestaurantsThai, Chinese & Japanese dishes, including sushi, served in modern, bamboo-accented surrounds.
Taste of Asia
RestaurantsOTH Chophouse & Oyster Bar
RestaurantsElegant dining and bar spot featuring seafood-focused fare, cocktails and sweeping views.
OTH Chophouse & Oyster Bar
RestaurantsScratch Biscuit Company
RestaurantsComfortable venue specializing in homemade biscuits, plus egg entrees, pancakes & French toast.
Scratch Biscuit Company
RestaurantsThe Great 611 Steak Company
RestaurantsNamed for a locomotive, this casual family-oriented steakhouse offers chops, seafood & a salad bar.
The Great 611 Steak Company
RestaurantsWildwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsBarbecue hot spot serving smoked barbecue meat (including pulled pork), plus salads, stew and other casual fare.
Wildwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsThe River and Rail Restaurant
RestaurantsIntimate bistro offering local, seasonal Southern fare & craft cocktails in a stylish, modern space.
The River and Rail Restaurant
RestaurantsBasil Pizza Roanoke
RestaurantsFamily-friendly restaurant serving a broad range of Italian dishes from pizza to calzone and steak rolls.
Basil Pizza Roanoke
RestaurantsCafe Asia 2
RestaurantsCasual Asian restaurant serving sushi and other staples in a kid-friendly environment.
Cafe Asia 2
RestaurantsLucky Restaurant
RestaurantsFarm-to-table eatery with Southern & global influences, plus craft cocktails, in a cozy storefront.
Lucky Restaurant
RestaurantsIt’s Pho Time
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho, plus spring rolls and vegetarian options.
It’s Pho Time
RestaurantsRemini’s
RestaurantsCasual spot in a shopping plaza preparing classic Italian dishes & sandwiches, plus weekly specials.
Remini’s
RestaurantsThe Regency Room
RestaurantsElegant eatery at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center serving American fare in flower-filled digs.
The Regency Room
RestaurantsTacos Rojas
RestaurantsCasual restaurant doubling as a grocery store serving a range of Mexican dishes, including tacos.
Tacos Rojas
RestaurantsTexas Tavern
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1930, this 24/7 diner offers breakfast, burgers, sandwiches & its popular chili.
Texas Tavern
RestaurantsSakura #9
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat venue offering a range of Japanese cuisine including hibachi dishes, plus a drive-thru.
Sakura #9
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsTony Avellinos
RestaurantsCasual spot for New York-style pies, Italian dishes, and cheesesteaks.
Tony Avellinos
RestaurantsOur Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
RestaurantsFrench countryside–inspired bistro dishing up breakfast and lunch plus custom cakes and pastries.
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
RestaurantsMama Jean’s BBQ
RestaurantsTrendy barbecue joint offering brisket and pulled pork in a relaxed space.
Mama Jean’s BBQ
RestaurantsWok N Roll Kitchen
RestaurantsChinese and Thai dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options, in an informal atmosphere.
Wok N Roll Kitchen
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsWildflour Cafe And Catering
RestaurantsThis breezy, charming locale offers a range of classic cafe fare, including vegetarian selections.
Wildflour Cafe And Catering
RestaurantsSidecar
RestaurantsIntimate European eatery serving seafood, steak & housemade sausages, plus charcuterie & cocktails.
Sidecar
RestaurantsErnie's
RestaurantsCozy restaurant specializing in comfort fare, from eggs and ham to pancakes and French toast.
Ernie's
RestaurantsJack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
RestaurantsBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
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