My 1st visit to Pok-E-Joe's was this week and it will most certainly not be my last visit. We were…read morea large group so they arranged the back semi-private dining space for us, which was perfect. We started with brisket nachos, Bavarian pretzels and wings (nachos are a MUST). My main course was the smoked turkey sandwich and potato salad for my side which complemented each other well and were amazing. Everything was cooked/smoked to perfection and incredibly tasty! The brisket and turkey were my favorites. There are 4 BBQ sauces on the table so I sampled all, the Texas BBQ sauce was my personal favorite but all 4 are uniquely amazing. We ended with the deep fried Oreos (OH MY), which were incredible and I highly recommend, so save room for dessert. Next time I'll opt in for the pie! Great family restaurant and they also have live music at times. Jordan was our server and he was extremely attentive to such a large group. I'll be back, you can count on that! Thank you for the wonderful and warm hospitality!

I came here for dinner and got a cheeseburger with a gluten free bun. It was delicious!! The burger…read morewas good and juicy, and the bun was soft and didn't fall apart. (They use Udi's buns.) It's so nice to find a local place that offers gluten free items. They also have an allergen menu for other allergies. The rest of the menu items looked good. The service was good. The noise level was moderate at the time, but it wasn't very busy. (They could improve the noise by adding some acoustic panels along the upper part of the walls.) I'll definitely be back for another burger and/or to try another item!

I became a regular since my family have own favorite there. Here is what we order everytime:…read morechicken on rice, double cheese burger and fries with melts. Green chili is the superstar, came by request.

It's been a long while, but the day I had the chicken and fries, it wasn't the best. The batter to…read moreme didn't have much flavor, neither the chicken. I will attempt to make another trip. That was my first time, so we shall see.

Food was delicious. Enough for 6+ people. I ordered the HAVE IT ALL. I ordered take out. When I…read moreopened the bag, everything was placed , just as the server described. Will recommend and eat here again.

Reasantly Due South Pit-Cooked BBQ was added to the "Most Loved" status on DoorDash, so today I…read moredecided to stay in and have someone bring me something tasty from a restaurant that since my first visit I have considered the best BBQ spot in Southwest Virginia. I invite you to read my first review of this restaurant and view my photographs accompanying it, which was one of my reviews that influenced in my selection as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025. As a DoorDash VIP customer, I pulled up Due South BBQ in their app and as I did so I still could remember the amazing taste of their BBQ food from when I visited them for the very first time on January 28, 2025 with a good friend of mine and gave them a 5 Star review. I decided to order the Big Slop which included a Jumbo Pulled Pork Sandwich with three sides and three hushpuppies. As my three sides I chose Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, and Fried Okra. And for the two sauces I picked the Sweet Red and the Alabama White. I submitted my order with my DoorDasher tip included and waited for the delivery. Not long after the order arrived at the estimated time with a friendly DoorDasher who delivered it intact and still hot. It came inside one of those ordinary plastic bags with the words Thank you on it, with the receipt attached. I opened the bag in my kitchen and the food came in two see-through plastic containers. One with all the food and a small separate one with the bun on the side as I had asked for. Everything looked so fresh and delicious. Including the three cylindrical shaped hushpuppies. I got one of my plastic forks and placed some of the pulled pork on the bun with the sweet red sauce and still had some pork left to eat with the other items which were served in generous portions. Everything was amazingly delicious. Rare are the restaurants that can deliver their food and it arrive in a similar state as in the restaurant. Although I still prefer eating at the restaurant for its warm and cozy ambiance. Once again I highly recommend this BBQ restaurant and I'm sure that if you try it out the food will win you over and their amazing service will make you want to return back for more.

Who doesn't love a good barbecue dinner; especially on a cold, Winter day like today. So after…read morehaving skipped lunch, I decided that it was about time that I gave Bad Wolf BBQ a visit, to enjoy an early barbecue dinner. This family-owned and operated, local restaurant is owned by Fred Ellis, with over three decades of experience in the local restaurant industry. He is well-known for his commitment to the "low and slow" tradition of barbecue and for his hands-on approach to business ownership. Ellis originally opened this restaurant in December of 2006 after previously owning another much smaller restaurant with the same name on Plantation Road for nine years. The restaurant is conveniently located on the very popular Williamson Road, in Roanoke, Virginia, very close to the well known Coach & Four Restaurant. Its eclectic architectural design celebrates the restaurant's individuality and creativity. Inside, I found a clean and welcoming setting with a cozy atmosphere and a unique decor with a round fireplace in the middle of the dining area, and high ceilings in a section of the restaurant which also had a small stage. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its food. As soon as I arrived, the host/server, Haley, a young and very friendly young lady, gave me a warm welcome and invited me to seat at the table of my choice. After handing me the menu, she took my drink order. I ordered an IBC Rootbeer, made with cane sugar. Since they didn't have the Sampler nor the Chicken BBQ at the moment, I ordered the Pork BBQ Platter, with the pork cooked with the North Carolina Vinegar BBQ sauce. It came with 3oz slaw and two side. For the sides, I ordered the baked beans and homemade fries. Their menu had a very limited selection of beer and wine. And I was also disappointed that a barbecue restaurant did not have Brisket on their menu. But what they did have, was amazingly delicious. Starting with their slaw that was so crispy and juicy with wonderful taste. It was one of the best slaws that I've had in a long time. Their fires were cut in-house from unpeeled potatoes, and freshly fried. The baked beans were also very tasty in a thick sauce. And the BBQ Pulled Pork was made with quality meats and cooked to perfection. For dessert I had their very popular Peach Cobbler, that happened to be their Cobbler of the day. I had it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and deeply enjoyed it. I definitely had a wonderful dining experience here, even with the limitations of lack of items from a typical barbecue restaurant mentioned above. This was definitely a flavorful, home-style barbecue, in a clean and welcoming atmosphere, with top-notch service.

Friendly staff. We went at lunch and it wasn't busy. We were greeted immediately and told to sit…read moreanywhere. They had a nice fire going in the middle of the restaurant. Paper menus. We quickly noticed there's no beef. You have a choice of chicken or pork only. We ordered the rib platter with baked beans, collards, slaw and hush puppies. We also got a pulled pork vinegar sandwich. Food came out quickly. I suspect the ribs were microwaved because only certain parts of them were scorching and other parts cold. The sauce wasn't too sweet. The ribs were just Ok. I would expect better for a half rack at $17. We must have had a skinny cow because it was pretty much all bone. The sandwich was pretty meaty. It wasn't vinegary or sweet. I preferred the sandwich over the ribs. Drinks come in a can. Ample parking. We didn't get dessert. Would I come back.... Not sure. It wasn't terrible and there wasn't anything memorable. My favorite part was the fire... I would have liked to be given some wet wipes but luckily I bring gloves wherever I go.

I eat a lot of BBQ on the road, and often when walking in it seems it will be a leap of faith…read moreregarding the cleanliness of many BBQ restaurants. TLP was clean, bright and modern. Our server, Ginger, was helpful and kind answering any of my questions. Food came out hot, fast and was absolutely delicious. All was excellent, but the wings were certainly the star of the show - thank goodness I had the good sense to get a small order and share them with my buddy!

Came back again on our way through town and hubs was seated in the Bush chair. I can neither…read moreconfirm or deny if farting happened, but this time review coming more quickly so I can include some details. I love that they have a 1/3 rack rib option, as a small eater. I ate half of it and half of the delicious potato salad. It also came with hush puppies, which were just ok - a little doughy for me. My husband got vinegar based pulled pork and baked beans and he thought they worked well together. I prefer the KC bbq sauce to the other options, the tomato bbq sauce tasted more like a sweet weak salsa to me and I personally don't care for vinegar. I think I'd probably order the same thing again next time, though I was a little curious about the burgers (which come either as double 2oz smash burgers or a 5 oz regular burger for a small upcharge.) They also have lots of desserts that sound good but we didn't try any this trip. They have Cheerwine!

After two attempts to dine at the new chicken spot in the block in Roanoke, Virginia since its…read moreGrand Opening, with waiting times of over an hour long both times, I began to believe that there must be something of truth behind their slogan of "bringing bold favor to every bite." And today, I finally got to try it out for lunch, after making plans to be there at ten in the morning just as they were opening. I'm talking about the new Chicken Wings restaurant locally-owned and operated by Kevin Edwards, Wingstop. Located at the Southwest Plaza Shopping Center on Electric Road (next to Jersey Mike's), this casual counter-serve chain specializing in cooked-to-order wings (classic or boneless) with over 11 iconic flavors, as well as chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches, with sides of their hand-cut, seasoned fries, and other signature sides such as their Cajun Fried Corn and their Buffalo Ranch Fries. From the moment I entered the restaurant I felt the warm southern hospitality from the ladies behind the counter and also from the manager and assistant manager who welcomed me wholeheartedly, while I waited for my order to be freshly prepared. The place was clean and well lit with only around five small tables. Even though most of their orders were To-go, all of their tables seemed to also be always full. The backlit menus high above behind the counter were very well organized and easy to understand. I particularly liked their chart of sauces from Heat (Atomic) to no Heat (Hawaiian), illustrated with a colorful line from red, yellow, to green. I ordered their 5pc Crispy Tender Combo with their Hickory Smoked BBQ flavor sauce, a regular size side of their seasoned fries, and a regular 20oz beverage. Then after hearing of their Cajun Fried Corn, I had to try one also. As I watched into their open kitchen, I was very impressed with the teamwork and positive attitude from all their crew members. The manager did an excellent job keeping everything moving and bringing out the order bags to the Pick-Up counter. The assistant manager, a friendly and dynamic lady with a wonderful personality was also on top of things all the time. I filled my paper cup with ice and Coke from their softdrink machine and placed it at the table in the back to hold my place. They have an electric chart on the side wall of the ordering counter that keeps you informed of the status of your order. When my order was ready, the manager handed it to me in person inside a bag and I took it to my table. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their food. The Chicken Tenders were huge in size, with very tender and moist chicken and covered with the tasty Hickory Smoked BBQ sauce. The fries were just the right thickness, very well seasoned, and served hot, right out of the frier and bowl where they were seasoned. And the corn was amazing. Small pieces of corn on the cob full of flavor. Even the Iced Coke tasted wonderful on this hot and sunny day. In conclusion I highly recommend that you drive down here and make a stkp at this Chicken Wing new restaurant. I can assure you, after you try their food and experience their service, you'll be coming back for more.

It is about time Roanoke, VA received a Wingstop. As the big competitor of Buffalo Wild Wings, it…read moreis nice to see some more wings competition in my hometown. Let's just say I like to have my extensive dining options. It should be noted that I enjoy the local sports bar and grills featuring buffalo wings that can give the big chains a run for their money just as much as anyone, but there is nothing wrong with indulging in some guilty pleasure from the big chains from time to time as well. And with that said, it is time to return the focus directly on this new Wingstop location. They opened on Monday, 05/18/2026, and have had lines out the door ever since. This is to be expected whenever a new place first opens in Roanoke, but I suspect the crowds will taper off to a normal flow of customers within a couple of weeks. As a tip during this grand opening time, if you are going for lunch, arrive around 11 AM, which is close to when they first open their doors, to avoid bigger crowds until the new hype dies off. My friend Dom and I did this, and our service ended up being fast and efficient. Even with a decent sized crowd during our early visit, the food came out lightning fast and fresh. The prices were reasonable too for the quality of food we received. I ordered a 6-piece boneless meal, which included perfectly cooked seasoned fries and a fountain drink. I had my wings tossed in their Atomic Sauce, which is their hottest flavor. If you do not like spice, then this sauce is not for you, but it is not nearly as hot as Buffalo Wild Wings' Blazin' Knockout Sauce. I personally find the Atomic Sauce to be zesty and delicious with a spicy kick. My friend Dom ordered the limited time Citrus Mojo Sauce for his chicken, and we both agree they need to keep this sauce on the menu. For those curious about it, it features garlic herb and citrus flavors. I am looking forward to going back to Wingstop soon and trying some of their other sauces on various menu options.

Great food and service! There quite nice and I love there food every time! With the newer bar…read moreportion it makes it even better with the new portion being cleaner and having nice ambiance!

I've been here many times but it's been over 5 years since I did a review. Still great service and…read moregood fresh ingredients. The place is nice inside too. The only thing I don't like about their breakfast is there is no platter that includes gravy you have to pay $3 more for it. The gravy is great and the bacon is cooked perfectly

The ALLSPORTS CAFE in Salem, Virginia, is a nice size restaurant housed in a building full of…read morebooths and tables and chairs in a festive place with a relaxed environment. It is decorated with a huge number of framed sports memorabilia tightly filling all its walls, as well as with many large screen TVs in front of a long bar located on the left side of the restaurant as you go in. The dark color painted walls and black ceiling give the place a cozy feeling and the open well lit space provides a comfi atmosphere in which to enjoy a comfortable meal with friends and family. I arrived there with a friend on a Tuesday, the day after we were hit with a snow fall and icy weather. It was hard to find parking. We finally drove around and found a two hour parking space in front of the sidewalk that led to the place. The sidewalk however was full of ice and snow, and I couldn't imagine how in a City like Salem it had not been cleared up either by the merchants located there or by the City. We had to be very careful walking towards the restaurant on a sidewalk in this condition. When we left, we also had a hard time pulling out of the parking space because of the ice and snow under the car. When we arrived we were warmly greeted and taken to one of the booths in the back area of the restaurant and provided with a copy of its two page menu. Both of us ordered iced water to drink and the Joe Gibbs Burger accompanied by a huge load of thin fries to eat. I also had a side of coleslaw. This burger had the Tennessee Bourbon sauce, bacon, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato & mayo. It was very fresh and juicy and the thin cut fries were amazingly delicious and plentiful. When we were finished and asked for the dessert menu our server told us that they didn't have dessert. I could not believe this and wondered if she was about to get off duty and wanted us to just pay so she could go home. So I inquired how come how could a place like this with a comfortable ambiance and great food didn't have any desserts. She then told us that they usually had one dessert a month, but the January dessert had not yet arrived. This was hard to believe but we paid and took off. I hope that when management reads this review they take action to fix this depending on what the real truth was and to train the servers on how to handle situations like this one. Overall I loved the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant and the food was amazingly good. If they would just fix the dessert issue I would definitely recommend this place and enjoy coming back again.

A group of about 16 of us decided to go out to eat, we went to Macados but they couldn't…read moreaccommodate a big group at all, not even split up. So we went to Allsports Cafe and they didn't hesitate in accommodating us in two different tables. I wish I could have gotten pictures of all the food, but not one person complained about the food. I ordered the Joe Gibbs burger and added cheddar cheese and man, that had to be the best burger I've had in a while! The fries are really good! My husband had an order of 6 wings w/fries. He really loved the wings! He says we found our spot for wings now! Service was great our server was super sweet and the food came out pretty quick! Will be coming again...not as a big group again but, well you know! Try them out!