Wow! We had a great time at the Milk Parlor this week. Drinks were fast and everyone was so nice…read more We got some food that was really good too. We will for sure go back.

The manager is objectively just awful. Yelled "why are you whispering" when I ordered despite me…read morescreaming over the band, and then left out a portion of my order after we had back and forth talked about what exactly I wanted (it was literally just a koozie that she decided the price on on the spot). After the interaction, two other customers that saw it mentioned their bad experiences with her that night. Then she proceeds to give a koozie for free to a guy. Also will straight up ignore you and not serve you if she decides she doesn't like you. Get a real job if you don't want to bartend as a manager at YOUR understaffed bar.

This is one of my favorite places to go out on the weekends, and they have a fantastic beer and…read moredrink selection. I have never tried the food, so I can't speak for that, but the others I went with have tried it and they liked it. The service is very quick, especially considering how crowded it can be, and they have tap to pay, which is nice. I really like the nautical maps around the restaurant, which are super fun to look at. The game section is also very fun and it's a great place to come and chill with friends. The only reason I am not giving it five stars is that I have had some friends who had a negative experience being denied at the door, despite being of age.

Going downhill. Charging cover on game days, questioned our REAL IDS we use to board planes & gross…read morefood & overpriced drinks. They also complain abt serving water??

Went to watch Virginia Tech football. But the service and food were amazing. Sat at the bar with…read morethe coolest chilled area for your beverage. Will be back!

It's been at least 10 years since I've visited Bull & Bones. This establishment opened in 2008 in a…read morenew shopping center that highlighted Blacksburg's growth. I remember my visit was a special one as it was busy, yet the service and food were impeccable. Bull & Bones put their best foot forward that night and I left Blacksburg thinking that B&B was one reliable dining spot. Neal & I returned on 11/15/25 to check out Tech's football game at Florida State (our hotel wasn't televising the game). We were in town to check out VT v. Charlotte - a basketball game that featured some promising young talent for the Hokies. Of course, I arrived at B&B with high hopes since my previous experience was a memorable one. Unfortunately, my latest visit wasn't quite as good. The evening began well enough - there were plenty of available seats at the bar and we were greeted almost immediately. Our server was nice and pleasant, and returned with our drink orders promptly. We took a few minutes to look over the menu and we were able to order without issue. We weren't in a rush, and the vibe was fairly chill. I didn't expect top tier service, but there were stretches in which an employee couldn't be located in order to get continued service. For example, our server was cut (yet no one informed us) - we didn't see her after she took our dinner orders. I looked around constantly to ask for another round of drinks, but she wasn't around. While waiting for our entrees, what appeared to be the manager on duty stopped by to tell us that our entrees may take a while because our ticket was sent to the kitchen right behind a 40-top's order. He was apologetic, but we were cool with it because of the game. Surprisingly, our food arrived less than 10 minutes after the manager's table visit - we probably wouldn't have noticed anything was wrong if he hadn't said anything. I appreciated the transparency, though. I saw it as one of the evening's highlights. After the food arrived, it was a constant struggle to find any available server (as a reminder, no one told us she was cut). Refills and/or more rounds of drinks were held to a minimum. That irked me - it got to the point where I went to bar whenever I needed something (I wouldn't have minded doing that during the visit, but they set the expectation by providing table service - meaning I want table service for the duration). Neal ordered wings, while I decided to go big with a ribeye. Neal devoured his entree but I wasn't happy with mine. I ordered the ribeye rare - it came out nearly well-done. My entree came with two sides - I ordered sweet potato fries and rice. The sweet potato fries were overcooked and burnt. I tried one fry and one fry only because it was charred and inedible. The rice wasn't much better as it was cold and mushy. Since a garlic parm fries appetizer was already at our table, I loaded up on that since they were pretty good. The steak was passable since it wasn't completely dry, so I ate about half of that before I became full. So, B&B was a miss, imo, this time around. It would be easy to dismiss this as things going haywire during a busy Saturday night dinner service but, outside of the 40-top, they were empty. So, this visit felt like B&B's quality has gone downhill. I hope this isn't the norm for B&B because they honestly are a good place. But after time, some businesses lose their focus, and it felt like B&B reached that stage. Hopefully they can re-evaluate, reinvent, refocus and improve, but if their food quality continues to suffer, they won't last. Thank you, Bull & Bones. JV

A lively local favorite, with reasonable prices and an array of food and drink for most palates and…read morepocketbooks. Reserve well in advance during football weekends or special events, such as graduation week. We enjoyed the Tuscan Tortellini ($23): shrimp and chicken sautéed in garlic with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, herb sauce, cheese tortellini with basil and parmesan. Two of us split the tasty three-lamb-chop special for $36. Several nearby booths were enjoying the Southern Ribs ($23 ): seven slow-cooked, then crispy-fried pork ribs in a BBQ sauce, served with pimento mac-n-cheese, cornbread, and vegetable du jour. In addition to the dinner entrées ($20-$32) and specials ($40), Lefty's has dinner sandwiches under $14 and dinner burgers under $15. Plus flatbread pizzas, $14. Wines by the glass from $8 to $10.50. 24 beers on tap. Cocktails are $9 to $11. Service is fast, efficient, and mostly friendly (ours got a little snippy when we asked about a cocktail order that was slow to arrive, but it was a busy graduation night). Dependable on all counts; we'll be back.

I stopped by Lefty's for a quick lunch after a long day and it was very satisfying. I looked on…read moreyelp and wasn't able to find many photos of the food, but I still went regardless and I'm glad I did!! The service was amazing, and our waiter was very quick to bring the out the food and checked on us regularly. The overall vibe of the restaurant was cozy and clean, and they had beautiful designs that looked hand carved behind the seating. I would recommend!!

McClain's is the place to go. We are soooooo glad that we stumbled on this gem. The atmosphere is…read moreso awesome - the garage doors to the outside space, which is beautiful. There are fire pits and warmers, so you can still enjoy your time outside. They often have incredible live music and the bartenders surely know how to make a drink! We plan on being regulars for happy hour and spending many hours at McClain's

Fun place with a lot to do, plenty of TVs and a huge bar, that needs about 200% more staff and a…read morenew manager. Badly understaffed on what would obviously be a busy day. Parents Weekend and a rainy day to boot. The servers present were absolutely wonderful and we could not help but feel bad for them. Kitchen was so overwhelmed that food orders had to be delayed 10 minutes per. Bar was covered with dirty glasses and pitchers the entire time. Food, once it arrived and if they had what you ordered (out of multiple menu items, inducing chili and mozzarella rounds), solidly meh. Burger had next to no flavor, even with pepper jack cheese on it. Bar was also very cool looking but translucent amber, which made it impossible to read their paper menu. Maybe that's good, so you couldn't order food. Lots of potential but needs to get it's game in order.

If you're into Southern Home Cooking then The Blacksburg Tavern In Blacksburg, Virginia is sure to…read moreknock your socks off. They offer a nationally acclaimed menu that's been featured on NPR, Southern Living Magazine and even the ACC Network. They offer their own parking lot in the rear A huge rarity in a college area. It was clean and maintained. It was a treat to meet the owner in front of the tavern tending to landscaping needs. The historic homes facade presents beautifully. There is also outdoor seating. Our party of seven enjoyed a Sunday brunch while knowing little about the establishment. We were promptly greeted with a smile and menus and seated on the front room. Each of the four interior rooms has a fireplace and nostalgic photos adorn the walls. They also have a small bar with a focus on bourbon. The menu had one hit after another with authentic Southern cooking. The description calls it a "Traditional Regional Farmers Menu."No question the fried chicken is the hero. Five out of seven got the fried chicken. Others the chili and meatloaf. A plate of biscuits and cornbread were placed on the table after drinks placed. The history of the tavern on the menu is worthy of your time. The owner, originally from Blacksburg moved from California to restore for his own home. Later opening the restaurant. His goal to keep the structure original and true to purpose as a tavern. The owner himself comes from a family of tavern proprietors. I digress too long! The FOOD ALREADY!!! Well as you have probably already guessed it was impressive and exceeded my expectations. Every main, every side was a home run. From the mash potatoes & gravy to the macaroni & cheese, backed apples and green beans, to the rarely found succotash. All fabulous! Only starter was ham biscuits which were good. Mains of chili and meatloaf strong. But it was the fried chicken that brings local and tourist alike in the door. The chicken was cooked up to perfection and deliciously moist The breading was exceptional as well with no dripping grease and a medium crispy finish. The only desert ordered was the brownie & ice-cream. So yummy! The owner Daniel checked in on us before departing which made our experience even more special. The Blacksburg Tavern is a Southwestern Virginia gem that's a must to dine at. Checkout was efficient and prices affordable for large quality dishes. I will return later this year and hope to catch live music. Highly recommend.

I'm in town visiting a childhood friend and we came here for dinner. As we were walking to the…read moreTavern, I noticed a cute little house that didn't match the other architectural designs of the other establishments in the area (brick and "modern" looking buildings). I was caught off guard when my friend walked up the stairs to the house because from initial appearance, I wouldn't have thought this was the restaurant! Upon walking in, the host greeted us and told us his name was Dan and that he was the owner of the restaurant! It was really cool to see that the owner is truly passionate about his restaurant and will show up to put in the work, even during the later hours. In terms of the food, I went with the Hungry Hokie which was a mashed potato bowl with with bits of meatloaf and chicken, green beans, macaroni and cheese. It also came with a biscuit or cornbread, I opted in with the cornbread. The food was absolutely hearty and had pretty good flavor! The one wish that I had was that it came in a bigger portion as it didn't fully fill me up. If I was in town again, I'd definitely consider going back to try the other items on the menu!

I must admit...I was afraid to dine here with the prices and prior reviews. It seemed as if this…read moreplace was living on by its golden days of past. I was in town for the Winter Commencement for VA Tech. I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was more than accommodating for our large party. They were so nice and professional. I tried the shrimp appetizer and a Caesar salad just to play it safe. I would def return. The food for the party looked pretty good. The ambiance was nice and the staff was so amazing. Thank you for everything.

Pasta excellent Fish overcooked…read moreSaw great reviewsso tried it Debating if i will go back, probably not

We stopped by Macado's last Thursday for lunch because I was craving a Reuben sandwich. It wasn't…read moretoo busy since we got there a little after 11 a.m. The restaurant is spacious and decorated with lots of cute memorabilia hanging from the ceiling and walls. I ordered the Reuben, which came with a generous amount of corned beef. It was a little dry, but I asked for extra Thousand Island dressing, which helped. My husband wanted just eggs and bacon. Although they don't normally serve breakfast, our waiter, Garvin, was kind enough to accommodate his special order. Overall, we had a pleasant visit, and the service was great.

I order the same sandwich every time and have for years. If you put in my phone number, I come up…read morename and all. I hadn't had my Brooklyn Bridge in a while thus my reason for today's takeout. I ordered extra meat (because of stagflation) and the meat didn't even cover all the bread compounded by no Mac sauce nor extra mayo as ordered on the ticket. In addition, there were no chips in the bag and the icing on the cake was the meals taxes which came in around 10%! So ridiculous!!!! I will come back bc everyone can have a bad day by not getting a sandwich prepared properly the way you asked is not acceptable!

First off, the Farmhouse has my favorite outdoor seating ambience in the NRV. The outdoor bar just…read moreadds to the atmosphere! The food is excellent when compared to other local restaurants, and the menu offers a reasonable American fare variety without an overabundance of selections. I did get a very much overcooked medium rare prime rib on my last visit, but the waitress took care of that right away. (Still, someone should have caught that before it got to the table.) Word of warning: the Sunday Brunch menu is actually a breakfast menu with limited choices. Last time I checked, lunch items were not available on Sundays. TIP: on sunny days you may prefer to wait for a table that is shaded by an umbrella or part of the building, it can get pretty hot out there.

2nd year in a row we've enjoyed a big group at The Farmhouse. Great steak, great smoky Old…read moreFashioned!!

Literally the best meal I had in Blacksburg and nothing else in town came close to it! Service was…read moreawesome also as the waiter was very informative and helped guide us through the menu. Amongst three people, we got the 9pcs assorted premium appetizer, tour family platter with 12 oz ribeye, and the moqueca to share. It was honestly plenty of food to go around and everything was so delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by how juicy both the pork chop and grilled chicken were (they're both not usually my proteins of choice). Nevertheless, the best protein was undoubtedly the ribeye, followed by the picanha. The polenta squares from the appetizer sampler were so amazing and I wish we had ordered more of that! We got 3 different types of sauces (chimichurri, garlic mayo, and a guava-based one)-- our favorite was the chimichurri. Highly recommend to stop by this place for dinner! I also had their passion caiprinha and it was awesome too!

This place is the best!! We had the 4 meat combo for 2 which came with Picchana,pork,chicken…read morethighs and we opted for the chicken hearts we ate everything it was so good I mean FLAVOR