After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last…read moreyear, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those established ones that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The Maridor is the perfect example. This historic mansion, built in 1916 and restored many years later, received its name from its its third owner, Marion Augustus Smyth, President of National Business College who re-named the home "Maridor" after his two children, Marion and Dorothy. Maridor. It is located in the highly regarded area of the historic Grandin Village, in Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 1993, The Maridor offers a versatile event space for weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings. And also has a very unique restaurant that currently is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 4:00 to 9pm. One can book a reservation through their website to dine in either the Restaurant, the Bar, the Dining Room, or the Patio, and enjoy some excellent cuisine from Director and Executive Chef Seth who offers southern-style cooking with International comfort food flavors. What he has created is a place with a diverse menu, where one can go and dine in, enjoying the history of the house with some nice food and drinks at a reasonable price. With Seth's background in Asian cuisine from his Food Truck days, he created a menu with two sides: A West Side and an East Side, providing in it something for everyone's tastes. But his ultimate vision is to create unforgettable dining experiences that inspire and delight his guests. With this amazing background information, I was tempted to go try it out, and thought of all the other restaurants I had discovered in this same way. By driving by them several times until I decided it was time to go experience what's inside. I made a reservation for a Friday at 6:30 pm. When I arrived the house was so big I couldn't find thr entrance at first, but I phoned them and they told me I was at the right place and how to reach the front door. I was warmly greeted by a charming lady with a great personality and taking to the dining room of the house. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review for a better sense of the feel of this restaurant. I was seated at the table of my choice. My server Sharon had the bartender make me a Mocktail to start off with and I had a treat ordering from the menu. For appetizer some Crab Rangoons, followed by a Classic Shrimp Cocktail, and Rockefeller Oysters. As the main course, the Beef Brisket Bao Buns, and for dessert, I later order their Maple Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding. My server came to check on my at the right times and to fill me in with the History of this house and restaurant and I had a one of a kind dining experience. I highly recommend this place for a couple's night out, or to dine with family and friends. The place provides a comfortable yet distinguish environment in which to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Cannot recommend this venue...contract changes by venue up to wedding week, unprofessionalism by…read morewait staff and guests had to empty overflowing garbage cans during rehearsal dinner...

I have eaten breakfast with them before and it was awesome. Unfortunately taco Tuesday failed to…read moreperform. The meat was extremely dry which was off putting. I was surprised at how dry the whole bowl was it was supposed to have stewed black beans which would give one thoughts of moisture but alas even the beans were on the dry side. I went early so it shouldn't have been sitting long. I think if maybe a side of salsa was with it, to make it not so dry it may have tasted better. It did have a side of verde sauce but that was spicy and just didn't help out much. I will definitely try them again. I will say I was a bit surprised at the Mexican coke being $8.90 for 2 of them..

Center Stage catered a conference I attended, and the food was awesome! They had a variety of items…read moreto accommodate the dietary restrictions of the attendees. The macaroni and cheese was the best dish I tried hands down!!! They also served a baked potato bar, which included baked sweet potatoes...loved it! The service was great, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed.

A charming spot - clean and comfortable. The owners are lovely and have thought of every detail…read more We've stayed here twice on road trips up the East Coast and will definitely be back. We highly recommend this hidden gem to others looking for a place to space in beautiful Floyd, VA.

I had a fantastic stay here during a VA Tech football game. I have always wanted to stay here. I…read moreused to be a frequent visitor of the Pine Tavern Restaurant and I'm sad to see that's no longer around. The room I reserved had two queen beds and a sitting area. There were some nice touches with the Beatles themed room. Nice amenities and lovely hardwood floors and a back porch area. The owner was so welcoming and allowed an early check-in so we could get to the game. He was pleasant to chat with and we can't wait to come again!! The rates were fair and and I plan to come back soon.

An amazing place to paint your pottery. We've been going for a while now, and I've made plenty of…read moreprojects. Here's photos of some of them. Some are after firing and some are before.

My friends and I had a wonderful experience initially creating the artwork. The employees we…read moreencountered were more than helpful and accommodating. We were told by staff that our art work would be ready to pickup within two weeks. They also informed us that one person in our group could return to pick up the art for everyone. I want to note, the owner was not present at that time. However, upon returning to pick up mine and my friend's art , I had an unpleasant experience with the owner. The owner was very hostile and combative towards me. She became angry because our group (4) requested separate tickets at the time of purchase. The interaction continued with the owner as things were very disorganized as she struggled to locate our art pieces. She later refused to allow me to pick up the art for my friends. Despite us being told by staff that it's a common practice for one person to pick up art for people in their group. I was required to show physical proof of others in my group. I felt as though I was singled out in this experience and will not be returning to this location.

He Said: 5 Points is the perfect venue. Incredible staff, an amazing selection of music (especially…read morethe dank jam bands), great sound, a bouncy dance floor, and an all around amazing vibe. She Said: He forgot to add that they also have good quality drinks available at reasonable prices. Plus the bar minders are kind and patient and awesome. We go to a LOT of music venues, and the beauty of this aspect of 5 Points cannot be overstated. Potty Points: 4/5 potty points. Do I wish there were more? Yes. Do I have to stand in line sometimes? Also yes. Do I meet some really interesting people in line and appreciate that as well as the cleanliness of the bathrooms once I finally get to use one? Absolutely yes.

Honestly, this is by far the coolest music venue around Roanoke if you want to hear great music up…read moreclose. No bad seats - actually most are sitting at thin tables made from a beautiful piece of leading edge local wood. Others sit in cofortable recliners and some prefer to stand. The 5 Points Sanctary sound system is top notch, staff/volunteers super friendly, the bar is stocked with some higher end offerings and not bottom shelf swill. Quality beer on tap and in cans. They have hi tech headphones which allow older people (like me) or youngsters to dial in their preferred decibel level. DId I mention 5 Points is run by a 501C3 which helps raise support and provide space for other important non-profits to help many in our city?

This was a cute play place! My 3 and 1 year old both loved it. It has a lot of different toys, the…read morejungle gym thing, and a game setup on the floor through a projector.

This would be a decent place to go if it were vetted better for creeps. It was moderately clean and…read moremy children liked the play equipment. It is cheap. However, no one should be allowed in a children's play area without a child. Also there should be an age limit for children and more staff present to supervise in addition to parents. I've heard horror stories of this place including sex toys being found in the bathroom and of adults wearing diapers and sucking on binkies. This place has loose security, young inexperienced staff, and weak rules and boundaries which makes it a hot zone for sexual predators and adults who fetishize children. Do NOT leave your kids here unattended. And watch them like hawks if you do go.