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First time trying this out! So you can either call in your order or park and an attendant should…read morecome out and get your order. The staff is really helpful here and friendly. I got the double dude burger, chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, and a soft drink. The burger was alright but everything else was great! Definitely would recommend!!!

Old school drive up hotdog and hamburger joint…read more I was in the area for business and decided to drop in after seeing the reviews. You pull up and it's curbside service. They literally come up to your car, take your order, and bring your food back. I loved the old school feel. It took no time for my food to arrive-about 7 minutes. I got a burger, onion rings, and a hotdog all the way. The onion rings were fresh, hot, and had the perfect amount of salt. The burger was well seasoned, had that crisp, grilled taste. The hotdog was good as well-chili was perfect. It was such a nostalgic feel and definitely a must visit for the experience.

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Menu posted on side of building

Lost In Taste

4.1(114 reviews)

4.4 mi

Absolutely great food. The cook was a very nice gentleman and I enjoyed chatting with him. The…read moreturkey and avocado sandwich is one of the best items I found so far. The tots were cooked to perfection as well. Glad they are literally just two miles to the road from me. He even gave us a sample of their amazing potato soup. Yummy.

I love a good theme. I especially love when a restaurant is creative enough to implement a theme…read moreand stick with it. The theme at Lost in Taste is space. (Get it? Lost in Taste? Lost in space?) From the shiny chrome restaurant exterior that resembles a space ship, to the menu that has things on it like The Black Hole (a black bean burger) to the Creamy Spudnik Soup (potato cheddar soup, basically). It's all outer space, all the time, at Lost in Taste. I visited Lost in Taste with a group, and we all got a bunch of different things. One of the things that was first on my list to order was a cup of coffee. And even though I was visiting for a late lunch, they had coffee brewed and ready to go. Sweet! That perked me right up. My group got a few different appetizers for the table. We got the Canis Comets, which are huge hush puppies (think palm-sized) served with blackberry jam and round balls of soft, salted butter. They came three to an order, and they were delicious, and definitely enough to feed six people because we cut them in half. Another appetizer we ordered was the Big Bang Shrimp, which was breaded shrimp topped with a drizzle of signature sauce. These were delicious, too! The Big Bang Shrimp come eight to an order. One of the people in our group was a wing aficionado, so we also got the traditional, jumbo, bone-in wings, which are served with chips. There are nine different sauces to choose from, and we got the wings slathered in Jupiter's Storm, a mango habanero sauce. Very good! I don't typically like bone-in wings because I think they are a scam, but I appreciated the sweet and savory flavors of these wings. As for me, I got the Caesar salad (meh) and the B.L.I.T. sandwich: bacon, lettuce, interstellar tomato and mayo. It was very good and huge! If you like bacon, then this is the sandwich for you. Lost in Taste is space themed, but it also has an old-fashioned diner vibe. It's a fun restaurant to visit if you want diner food, and also be surrounded by space.

The bar.

Zodiac Wrap

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B.L.I.T. Sandwich

Bull & Bones, Burgers, BBQ, & Brewpub

3.6(68 reviews)

0.5 mi

Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica. My mind goes to Jim Halpert imitating Dwight Schrute in The…read moreOffice when I see the name of this restaurant. Bulls & Bones: Burgers, BBQ & Brewpub has a lot of "B" alliteration going on. I felt like a steak when I visited, so I went for it. I got the USDA Angus Sirloin, which comes with two sides (I chose steamed broccoli and fries). The steak and sides were good and simple, which was just what I was feeling like that night. I visited Bull & Bones with a group of people, and we ordered a few appetizers to share, so I got to taste some things on the menu. First of all, we got complimentary potato chips for the table. Sweet! We also ordered the fried pickles (not my thing, but people were going off on them). Also, we got two orders of the wings: one was boneless wings with buffalo sauce, and the other was regular bone-in wings with Caroline Gold sauce. My favorite were the wings with Carolina Gold sauce, because of the flavor. They were so savory and slightly sweet. For dessert, we got the warm cookie with two scoops of ice cream (yum!) and the blueberry lemon cake, which didn't look like much but tasted amazing. A little bit of dessert goes a long way, and I think you could get away with sharing a dessert, for sure. The ambiance at Bulls & Bones is casual. It's a sit-down restaurant, but it's not fancy at all.

Great wings, good burger, and great view of all the tvs to keep an eye on the games. Definitely…read morerecommend eating here.

Black & Bleu Salad

Wings

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Chips for the table

Black Salt Kitchen

4.0(82 reviews)

4.8 mi

Black Salt is a quality spot, and I hope it becomes a Blacksburg institution. I have liked…read moreeverything I've tried, but would say that the standouts are their fries and the fried chicken sandwich. It's a relatively new restaurant that is still finding its footing (the decor and indoor environment are slowly evolving, the menu will grow every now and then, etc.), but the food has always been solid. The pricepoints are probably higher than a lot of college students would prefer to be paying, but still reasonable. The burgers are good, the fried chicken sandwiches are excellent, and the fries are some of the best in town in my opinion. All of the meat is halal, so it's been a great place to visit with my friends who can only eat halal food. Black Salt is owned and operated by the same guy who opened FOAM-O, and he definitely has a clear vision for what he wants it to be. I'm a fan of the place, and think its worth checking out for those who haven't yet!

It's always been real quiet when I've come here, which is surprising given their relatively good…read morelocation. A friend recommended this spot, but unfortunately, I was not impressed. They don't have too many options on the menu, which is completely okay. I decided to go with a burger, which I found to be tasty, but not worth the relatively high cost. I probably will not be back.

Single cheese burger

Hip decor

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Double bacon cheese with egg and half sized fries

Eastern Divide

4.0(73 reviews)

2.6 mi

Went here to celebrate the last day of classes and grab a quick flight, which I forgot to take a…read morepicture of (as per usual). We tried four different beers, with our favorite being the Coconut Migration porter. The bartender had great recommendations and was very kind and patient when we were figuring out what we wanted to order. The inside had a cool vibe I would describe as industrial meets greenhouse, with lots of board games to keep you entertained. The patio seating is also beautiful, and we sat and watched a storm roll in while enjoying our brews. We didn't try the food, but the table next to us seemed to really enjoy the food. We will absolutely be back to get a new flight (they have a large selection of beers to try) and a meal to enjoy at sunset in the future.

This is the hangout spot! Check their hours because sometimes they have private events, but they…read morealso have trivia and other fun events weekly, too. The beer is good, the non-alcoholic options are also good (I like their ginger beer & lemonade). Recently got a summer racket which was their in-house light beer mixed with their in house lemonade - yum! Their food is also good, smash burgers and fries being the standout. Last time we got some of their pretzels as an app, but they were more like pretzel sticks that you warm up from frozen. Not taste bad, but just not a big pretzel like I had expected. Overall, great space, inside and outside. Parking lot can get full so people often park in the street. Tucked in a scenic and quiet area.

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River Mill Bar & Grill

3.2(118 reviews)

4.5 mi

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??

River Mill Tots

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Pool tables ;)

Little River Grill

4.2(44 reviews)

6.6 mi

The food was absolutely delicious, I ordered a BLT with a side of baked beans! Service was…read moreincredible fast and great! Definitely would recommend coming here!

I ordered the Super Grilled Cheese, and it did not disappoint. Thick-cut bread, toasted to a…read moreperfect golden brown, with a mix of cheeses layered on the outside and a hearty stack of tomato and bacon tucked in the middle. My first bite threw me a little -- the cheese wasn't fully melted, and I'm usually all about that stringy, gooey pull. But by the second bite, I got it: the tomato inside was still cool, so if the cheese had been melted all the way through, the tomato would've had to be piping hot too, and that would've thrown off the whole balance. Smart execution, even if it wasn't what I expected at first. The crinkle fries on the side were cooked to perfection -- crispy on the outside, exactly the right texture. This spot is a great late-lunch/early-dinner stop if you're passing through. Simple, well-made food that hits the spot. Will definitely be back next time we're on this road.

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Philly Cheese Chicken Omelet

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

2.9(95 reviews)

0.1 mi

This establishment is located in the New River Valley area of southwest Virginia. It is located in…read moreMontgomery County, which contains the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, where Red Robin is located. Red Robin is located in the New River Mall area of Christiansburg. Red Robin has sufficient parking and a sizable waiting area. Red Robin mainly serves American food. Red Robin is a dine in restaurant which contains an ample dining area. Cleanliness is excellent. The quality of food is good and usually contains sufficient portions. Customer service is also very prompt and efficient. The prices are reasonable. Red Robin Christiansburg is very highly recommended. I'm wondering whether anyone has any suggestions about how to obtain discount coupons or reduced prices for this restaurant.

Stopped while traveling as Red Robin is one of our favorite burger places. Got seated quickly and…read moresat there for just about 20 min. Three other tables were seated with two of them ordering their drinks before anyone came to our table. Decided to leave and spoke with manager on way, unfortunately can't remember her name. My advice skip this Red Robin

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The Farmhouse Restaurant

3.5(241 reviews)

0.8 mi

•$$$

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.

First the entrance is poorly marked. It smells like an old church not a restaurant. We were there…read morefor my sons birthday and there was barely anyone eating there yet we had to wait 15 minutes for our reservation time. We were sat in an area with nobody else, no music so I used my phone to break the silence and put on dinner music. After about 20 mins they got a clue and turned on the music. Service was slow. $45 for my steak which was no better than I could make at home which isn't what I expect for that price. I ordered medium rare and got medium well. Greens were not very good tasted left over. Got to dessert, they had about 6 options. My son wanted the chocolate mousse cake and the waiter said they were out of that and two other desserts. Again there were maybe 3 groups eating there and they are running out of food. Chairs were those old cloth covered chairs from 1980s restaurants. I will not be returning and to the Hokies this is not a celebration place.

The more contemporary side of the Farmhouse Restaurant and where the addition of the Caboose is located.

Crab Cakes

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The stairs that lead to the second floor of the building where the restaurant is located.

Lefty's Main Street Grille

3.9(327 reviews)

3.7 mi

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!!

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Bar area

Jerk Chicken Philly with onion rings- delicious!

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Impressive sized flight of beers.

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Jennifer L.

12 years ago

Truthfully, the appearance of staff and management tells me all I need to know. Cover some tattoos and put employees with bad teeth out of sight and in the kitchen. I feel like I'm being served by addicts. Just, stay away. read more

Aslan C.

3 years ago

This place is shit. Took over 3 hours for them to even START making our food. Don't waste your time or money.

Agent V.

2 years ago

it sucked the service was horrible imean HORRIBLE food was alr tho

Natalie H.

12 years ago

Pretty good. We go here a lot, and the service is always good.

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The Regency Room

4.0

(89 reviews)

•$$$

The Regency Room at Hotel Roanoke, fine-dining at its best. Experience an opulent setting,…read moresophisticated ambiance, exquisite flavors, and refined service. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I was also awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The Regency Room in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. Hidden in one of the most magestic rooms of the historic Hotel Roanoke, The Regency Room is more than just a restaurant, it is a memorable fine-dining experience like none other. And once you experience it for the first time, you'll always want to return. In my case I made that come back this evening after making my reservation through OpenTable requesting my usual table. As a member of The Dogwood Club, they always honor my request whenever possible. If I would have brought my pearl white Lexus Luxury Edition I would have also had complimentary valet parking with the restaurant validation. But I preferred to leave my car at home and have a Lift drive me there. When I arrived, the long-standing Maitre d, Lowell, welcomed me with their signature AAA Four Diamond hospitality. I was so happy to see him, for in his position he sets the hospitable tone of the restaurant with his attention to detail and desire to make the dining experience of all guests a memorable one. He not only had my usual table setup for me, but also had the new chef de cuisine, Wells Selbe, come out to greet me. Growing up in the Roanoke area and trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, I was really looking forward to tasting his menu focus. I had read that he blended classical techniques with Appalachian flavors, local ingredients, and foraged items from his family's Franklin County family. Brittany, one of my favorites servers there and whom I had during my first visit, was my server and did an excellent job in explaining the new menu and dining events. She brought me fresh bread with whipped butter, a sign of a great restaurant. She help me choose The Summer Belle Mocktail. She also brought me a small bowl of She Crab Soup that was delicious. She then surprised me with an Amuse Bouche. To dine I started with the Stuff Squid a la Provencal. And for the main entrée, The Dry Aged Filet Mignon Au Poivre. Everything was amazingly delicious. And the Jazz live music playing in the background added to the the enjoyment of the dining experience. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to see the gastronomic masterpieces. For dessert I had a special dessert that the chef de cuisine made for me and brought out, explaining all the items it was made with. In conclusion, once again I had an extraordinary dining experience here today, and I highly recommend this restaurant for a fine-dining experience above all others.

I've been to the Regency room several times but never for Sunday brunch. To be honest I wasn't…read morevery satisfied. It was a normal hotel morning breakfast. Nothing spectacular and no imagination at all. Very overpriced for such a bland breakfast $40 a person. It was all buffet style. Service was not the best, had to ask for water multiple times, and the dirty dishes were taking up most of the table. We had to start stacking them. We had a table of four people so it was quite annoying. At one point our server said a large table was coming in after us and was about to be seated so he needed to take care of them before he could ask us our drink order. We had already eaten more than half our food before we ordered our drinks. There was plenty of parking cost $6 for up to two hours. Bathrooms and lobby were beautiful and very clean. I think I will stick to night time dining. At least i can check the Regency Sunday Brunch off my brunch list.

Panda Express

3.9

(13 reviews)

I had brunch on a Friday mid morning in March 2026 at this Panda Express location in Roanoke,…read moreVirginia. I was happy that I found this place after wandering around Valley View Mall. I enjoy having Panda Express due to its inexpensive options as well as its popularity across the United States. So to my surprise, I found a Panda Express here just outside the Valley View Mall in Roanoke, Virginia. I'm like, okay. At least it isn't McDonald's. And so, I walked in at around 10:15am on a Friday in March 2026. There was 2 people occupying tables but other than that, it was empty. I saw the lady behind the counter setting up and it was cool that I came here early enough so that things are freshly made and not sitting for too long. I ended up getting the bigger plate with noodles. Beef broccoli and orange chicken with string bean chicken was my order of the day. Along with a medium sized drink, the prices were decidedly competitive. It was delicious and typical Chinese American fare that many people enjoy. It was familiar to me as we have many Panda Express locations in Honolulu, where I live. I probably spent about 1 1/2 hours here enjoying my brunch and probably ended up refilling my drink cup 3 times before I departed. It was nice that they are okay with free refills, which made me happy as a clam. For the most part though, my time here at Panda Express was spent enjoying my brunch and being on vacation in Roanoke. It was a nice quiet time for me and definitely worth coming up here for a couple of hours. If you enjoy Chinese American cuisine and enjoy the aspects of quick and easy, you can consider Panda Express for your next meal in Roanoke. Definitely enjoyable and recommended if you're in the area and want to have something other than burgers and fries. Delicious and most definitely satisfying. The overall experience here at this particular Panda Express location was very good and quiet. It was nice that I came in on a regular Friday morning right after they had opened. No crowds or anything since I'd like to sit down and enjoy in a serene environment. The restaurant itself is fairly small but has enough tables to accommodate a small to medium size party and probably up to 35 people at any given time. What I liked about my experience here as mentioned before was the free soda refills at the self service drink machine. Definitely well worth the value for my money and I enjoyed that aspect of dining here. I enjoyed the comfort of dining alone during my time in this Panda Express in Roanoke. The service was good and fast. I even ordered my meal in Chinese and it was pretty cool. All in all, it was a delicious healthy enough meal. Everything was fresh and cooked with love. Definitely hit the spot when I was vacationing in the area. Panda Express really revolutionized the Chinese cuisine in America with its favorites options and the idea of having locations everywhere helped with my meal option that Friday morning in March 2026. I typically get the beef broccoli and the orange chicken with some type of noodles. Along with a drink, it's a nice way to have something light versus a bulky burger and fries meal. And so, if you want something as an alternative to the American burger and fries culture, consider Panda Express on your next trip to Roanoke. The ambiance was nice here and would come again, if future travels permit me to do so. This Panda Express location is situated next to the Valley View Mall in Roanoke, Virginia. Its physically address is 4809 Valley View Boulevard. It's right next to the I-581 and the Roanoke-Blacksburg regional airport is nearby. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, there's plenty of parking here since it's apart of the Valley View Mall complex. Best bet would be to come early enough to secure parking next to the restaurant to minimize the walking. If you are like me and love public transportation, bus route 15 will take you here from the 3rd street bus terminal in downtown Roanoke. It took about 45 minutes one way, which is not too bad and the cost was fairly inexpensive. Of course, there's always Uber and Lyft for your convenience and needs. And so, if you enjoy Chinese American cuisine and are in the Roanoke area, consider Panda Express as your go to spot for all things noodles and egg rolls, along other delicious favorites. Best thing you can do in Roanoke is party with egg rolls and noodles. And maybe some orange chicken and beef broccoli too. However you get here, get here fast and come hungry for sure. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Quiet ambiance and a nice self service drink fountain. Support local! A+

Today was the Grand Opening of the new Panda Express restaurant on Valley View Blvd in Roanoke,…read moreVirginia. Even though I was not able to be there earlier for the official ceremony itself, I made sure to go as soon as I could in the early evening to have dinner there. When I arrived the festive environment was still there. As I entered the door covering my head from the outside rain, I noticed haven gone under a semicircle of red and white balloons with small yellow ones as well. And immediately after that the entire Panda Express started singing a welcoming song. One of their staff named Gian, from one of their stores in Pennsylvania, who has been with the company for over more than a year now warmly greeted me with a smile and handed me a leaflet that said if I downloaded and joined their app today, I would get a 20% discount on my meal this evening. I immediately did so and got in line to order as I viewed the menu that was hanged high above the ordering counter and the large TV screen featuring several of their menu item visually. When my time came up, another friendly staff behind the ordering counter took my order and as I was ordering he simultaneously was filling it. I ordered a Plate with Orange Chicken and Black Pepper Sirloin Steak as rhe two entries and Chow Mein as the side. Together with an order of Cheese Cream Rangoons, and a Medium Fountain Drink of Dr. Pepper. To my surprise, they also included a Fortune Cookie. I paid with my credit card, went and served my drink, and sat at a table to enjoy my meal. It was amazingly delicious. But it was the positive attitude and friendly engagement from all the Panda Express employees there that won me over to the brand. I highly recommend this place to all those reading my review. Quality food, cooked to perfection, and served by friendly staff, what else can one ask for?

Waffle House

3.7

(25 reviews)

Our visit to Waffle House was truly one of the highlights of our road trip in the USA…read more We stopped here on our way to Washington, D.C. just to try something classic American - and we got so much more than we expected. Even though the place was packed and it was raining outside, the staff welcomed us with incredible warmth and kindness. We were pleasantly surprised that most of the team were more experienced staff - everything ran smoothly, everyone knew exactly what to do. Even in the middle of the rush, they found time to set us up with a spot almost right by the kitchen, just to make sure we could enjoy our meal comfortably. That attention to detail meant so much to us. Our server, the wonderful Debbie, was so friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. The team asked where we were from, where we were traveling to, and if we were enjoying our time in the U.S. You could really feel that they cared about their guests - something you don't see often these days. The food, of course, was excellent, but what made this visit truly unforgettable was the people. Their energy, professionalism, and genuine kindness created an experience we'll remember for a long time. I even bought a mug as a keepsake to always remember this wonderful moment. If you're ever passing through Christiansburg, this is a stop you absolutely don't want to miss. It's not just about the food - it's about the people.

Food is on point 99.9% of the time, service is great. Could use a deep clean but that's a lot of…read moreolder restaurants, area you eat at is always pretty clean. Wouldn't be caught in a bathroom at a Waffle House so can't comment on those.

Famous Anthony's Vinton

3.0

(22 reviews)

I like diner food. When we are in the area, this is an inexpensive option for breakfast or lunch. I…read morecan eat breakfast all day long. The breakfast sandwich's are good too.

When I first dined at this restaurant for dinner the dining experience was so good that I expressed…read morea desire to return for breakfast someday. Today I finally had an opportunity to do so, and so early in the morning I drove up to the restaurant for breakfast. When I arrived, a friendly lady greated me at the Host's station and had me seat at the table of my choice. I sat down in one of the booths and shortly after my server arrived, greeted me, and took my order. I ordered coffee to drink. To eat, I ordered the Meat Lover's Triple Meat Omelet, with homefries and white toast. My server put in the order, and yet it took a bit long to arrive. Other customers who arrived after me received their orders before mine arrived. When my order finally arrived. It looked good. They put cooked peppers and onions on top of my homefries just as I requested. The american cheese melted inside with the bacon, country sausage & ham, however the amount of meat was little compared to other places where I've had breakfast before and the price was almost double. The ambiance of the place was relaxing, and the breakfast tasted good, but just good, not great, so I wouldn't mind having breakfast here again, but I wouldn't call it a favorite place to have breakfast.

First Watch

3.8

(178 reviews)

WE LOOOVE GAVIN! He is the absolute sweetest, he's attentive and always on top of things! The food…read morewas delish as always! So grateful for him and this location! They make sure to prepare our food with allergy safe measures and it's our staple Sunday brunch place! 20/10

I'm a fan of First Watch and do seek them out when traveling due to their consistency of being…read moreabove average. So when in Roanoke, Virginia I found they had a location. They also have another location in nearby Salem. I used the app for getting in line which typically works flawlessly. My time to arrive was 15-20 and upon arrival in that frame a table was ready. A host seated us with menus and silverware. Our group of four looked over the menu as a waitress arrived minutes later. She got the drink order and arrived back in short order. We were ready to order. I cannot remember what everyone got, but I had the Spring chimichurri special and added an avocado. The dining room was packed as was their outdoor patio. The noise was elevated, but not piercing. We had a table near the patio. I enjoyed my coffee as we waited for brunch orders. It's impossible to not be impressed with the hard working staff as they quickly moved through the dining room. After around 15 to no more than 20 minutes the food hit the table. The millionaire bacon is always a huge hit and recommend. Everyone's dishes were correct. My dish overall looked smaller than I've had before. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. The avocado add was two tiny pieces which was disappointing. When our waitress checked in I alerted her the avocado add on was underwhelming. She immediately addressed it with additional. She also got another water craft. Checkout was efficient up front. In my opinion First Watch offers a higher level service, good and atmosphere. I plan on returning with additional visits in Roanoke coming up this Summer.

Texas Roadhouse

3.0

(121 reviews)

What! Ignore the nonsense ancient negative reviews! This place rocks !!! Our server Tristen was on…read morehis 2nd day and he rocked like a champ! Nothing missed his attention! Ample parking and it was packed! Food was served hot and was very tasty! Salads were fresh, potatoes loaded and steaks perfectly cooked to order! My family loves the hot rolls! But there are also GLUTEN FREE options which are important to my wife and I. TR is a little louder than most restaurants but is a fun place to meet and eat! I had the Veterans special freebies and enjoyed the 6 oz sirloin! Perfect !

This place is so popular that if you don't get there early, you'll have to wait in a large waiting…read morearea for a table to be available. However, one of the best features of their app is that you can join the wait list through the app and once you get to the restaurant, you'll already be closer to the top of the line. Today I got there at 3:20PM for a late lunch, early dinner, so there was no wait. As soon as I arrived a young, friendly gentleman took me to a table. There, it didn't take long for my server to arrive, greet me, and take my order. I ordered a lemonade to drink and one of my favorite dishes on the menu, the Filet Medallions, cooked medium-rare, to eat. This dish consists of three tender filets (9 oz.total) topped with their Portobello Mushroom sauce and served over season rice, with two sides. For sides I had a cup of their Chili and a House Salad with blue cheese dressing. I requested that the Chili and salad be served first, before my main entrée. As I waited, I enjoyed drinking my iced cold lemonade and eating their famous yeast rolls with their signature Cinnamon Honey Butter, which is a sweet whipped spread made from butter, powder sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Served freshly made, these rolls are a delight. The chili was delicious, served with chopped onion and graded cheese. The House Salad with blue cheese dressing was also very fresh and delicious. Shortly afterwards, but before I had finished my salad, the main entre arrived. Timing is very important in bringing out your order, but here they seem not to pay attention to this because the table next to mind also had their salad and main entrée out at the same time. My server noticed when I had finished my lemonade and brought me a refill in another glass. When the main entrée arrived, it looked and tasted delicious, however their season rice was over seasoned and for this reason tasted very salty and didn't allow the flavor of the Portobello Mushroom sauce to stand out. I didn't order dessert because I was planning on having it later at Blue Cow Creamery. Overall, if it were not for the very salty overseasoned rice, and the serving of the main entrée too soon, it would have been a perfect dining experience. I hope the manager of the restaurant reads this review and takes action to correct this, because it is the little things like this that make the big difference in the enjoyment of a meal.

Olive Garden

3.6

(14 reviews)

When I lived elsewhere, the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant was one of my favorites. It was my…read moremother's favorite restaurant, where I would take her to dine almost every Sunday. It was one of the restaurants where I would go with my college classes to celebrate on the last day of class. So you can say I was one of Olive Garden's loyal customers, fulfilling its Mission. Olive Garden's mission is "To make delicious, feel-good moments easy for everyone by offering a welcoming dining experience inspired by Italian generosity, with a focus on quality food, and creating memorable moments for guests." "They aim to achieve financial success by consistently delivering great food, drinks, and service in an inviting atmosphere, ultimately aiming to make every guest loyal." While I've lived in Roanoke, my experiences dining at the Olive Garden here have not been consistent. On my first review, one which I invite you to read, I wrote about a positive and a negative experience, and wished that they all could have been good. Today, I decided to give it another try to honestly see if there had been any change towards the better. Once inside, a young lady host greeted me and takes me to the last dining room of the restaurant to a small table for two in a dark corner of the room. Needless to say I requested to be seated at a larger table in a brighter spot. My server formally greeted me and took my order. To drink I ordered the Mango-Strawberry Iced Tea and to dine I ordered a New item on the menu called the Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo. It listed on the menu that the "Steak prepared medium." I asked the server if it can be prepared medium rare instead and he tells me yes. Then he asks me if I want it with soup or salad. I picked the salad because their Neverending salad is one of my favorites. In the other Olive Garden restaurants where I have eaten I always ask for another bash of salad before eating my main course. The server brings me my Mango-Strawberry Tea and leaves right away. When I taste it I find that it was almost tasteless, I hardly could taste any of the flavors listed on the menu. When the server comes back to bring me a basket with very few bread sticks I told him about the drink and he gets upset and tells me he poured the syrup in there, and that if I want him to pour more syrup in there. I told him no, to bring me a lemonade instead. He takes away my drink and leaves with a bad attitude not even apologizing for the way my drink had come out. He then brings me the lemonade and the salad. The salad was wonderful. As I was enjoying the salad I reach for one of the bread stick and noticed they were not hot and soft like I'm used to having them. I keep thinking of asking for some more salad. Bye, bye, Neverending Salad, my server brings me my main course without me finishing my salad nor having an opportunity to ask for some more. He lays the main dish on the table and leaves. When I start eating it I find the Grilled Sirloin Tips were cooked well done. I find that this not only takes away from its tenderness but also from its flavor. So when the server came to check on the table next to mine I call him over to tell him this and he gets all upset and tells me he pushed the medium rare button. I asked to see the manager and he goes to get him. The general managerbcame out and graciously asked me what I want him to do about it. I asked him if it could be redone with the meat cooked medium rare. While the cook was preparing my order once again, ask the server if he can bring me fresh breadsticks because the original ones he brought me were not fresh and hot but cold and hard. He argues with me and tells me they were fresh. I can't believe his defiant attitude, and ask him again to bring me the fresh breadsticks or I'll have to ask the manager for them. He finally brings them and this time they were hot and soft. By this time he brings me back my re-done main course. This time the meat is cooked medium rare although I noticed it had fewer pieces of meat. The manager came out to graciously check on me and I tell him that this time the meat was cooked medium rare and thanked him. For dessert I had the Black Tie Mousse Cake. It was delicious. What a nightmare dining experience I had here today. The employees of the Olive Garden, all but the manager, went against the Mission of this great restaurant. They did not deliver great food, drink, nor service. All I hope is that corporate reads this review from who was once a loyal customer, and takes action to correct the behavior of their employees of this restaurant. From the host, the cook, and the server. Teach them to be sensitive to the needs of their guests and not be disrespectful when something is brought to their attention. Have them learn that their behavior reflects in the perception that their guests and future guests have of the Olive Garden brand itself. And they could be the difference of acquiring a loyal customer or losing one.

The service here is always amazing. Food is always fresh, delicious and too filling. Almost never…read morecan I finish my meal because it's so much. The ambiance is ok, it's a great family gathering feel.

Cast Plates & Pints

3.8

(81 reviews)

Excellent Espresso Martini's! 3 beans with great foam. Love there Blacken Chicken on a salad…read more.. Very fresh Salads. Highly recommend.

Service was great...food was not...steak was good quality but way undercooked and under seasoned…read more(was supposed to be blackened)...Brussel sprouts unseasoned and undercooked...smash burger patties were tiny and not smashed...baked potato undercooked with cold mashed potato's on top...almost no steak tips on the pasta Alfredo...decent ingredients poorly prepared and executed.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.4

(236 reviews)