The buffet is always good and has enough food to please everyone's palate . Desserts are good as…read morewell .

I just attended a wedding here last night and couldn't get over how lovely it was! The staff was SO…read morenice, the grounds were beautiful, the food was awesome, LOVED the dance floor and how they still had the up lighting outside with the covered roof. The waterfall outside during cocktail hour was such a nice touch and so were the twinkle lights and beautiful benches that went from the ceremony to reception as the perfect places to sit and relax. I can't wait to see the photos from this wedding. Bravo to the entire team that made this happen and congratulations to the beautiful couple!

There is a new restaurant in the City of Roanoke. Located at the City Market Building, in downtown…read moreRoanoke, Virginia, the Hangry Bulldog specializes in Burgers, Melts, and Loaded Fries. But these are not ordinary burgers. They are savory handcrafted awesomeness of burgers, the creative design of the owner and Executive Chef Brandon, and his partner owner Jacob. Both have worked hard to bring us an amazing menu of very creative burgers to be enjoyed in a comfortable and historic environment inside the City Market Building. The success of any restaurant business is the result of the hard work and love that the owners have put into it. In this restaurant, I could tell just be seeing the very nice graphic designed menu, reading the wonderful variety of menu items, ordering one out of the many I liked, and seeing the work of art and tasting its final flavor. No words could ever do justice to the quality of the food served at this restaurant. A picture is worth a thousand words, and by looking at the pictures I took can get a better idea of what I'm talking about here. I decided to go and try this new restaurant out during the Roanoke Restaurant Week 2024 for lunch. I ordered the I'm So Bleu Burger with Fries and a bottle of water to drink. A friendly lady took down the order and had me sit down. I sat down at one of the tables located inside of the City Market building. It is a relaxed and comfortable environment where one can enjoy the dining experience. They brought my order to my table and it came in an aluminum tray. The bread was soft and fresh, as well as all of the ingredients written about on the menu were clearly there. With restaurants of this quality menu is that the City Market Building will attract people to the building and help it flourish. I totally recommend this restaurant to all those who live nearby or who are in the area visiting. I can assure you won't be disappointed and you will use eating here as an excuse to come again to Downtown Roanoke. I can say this restaurant has become one of my favorites and I look forward to returning to try a new item of the menu every time!

Mid az dog and mid az fries for $13 dollars this place mid. Looking back at the menu, better…read moreoptions likely exist, but get the bad stuff off that big menu. Or make it reasonably priced.

Stopped by Table 50 with a coworker and had a really enjoyable experience. We started with a couple…read moreof appetizers, and they were excellen and a great way to kick off the meal. The entrées were right on par with some unique dishes. One of the biggest highlights was the bar. They have a fantastic bourbon and cocktail selection, and the atmosphere around the bar was even better than the dining room. It had a lively, comfortable vibe that made the whole experience even better. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back.

Since a few years ago I've been celebrating my Birthday's Eve by dining at one of my favorite…read morerestaurants. This year I happened to go to Table 50, located on Market Street in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. Table 50 is one of those fine-dining restaurants in all the sense of the word. It is known for its upscale, progressive American cuisine that uses locally sourced ingredients from the nearby farmers' market. It offers an elegant atmosphere with features like copper tables and brick walls. Exquisite food like filet mignon. And exceptional customer service. After making my reservation through the OpenTable app, I showed up the following day right on time. A young lady hostess greeted me at the Host's station and after confirming my reservation took me to my table at a corner of the restaurant. My eloquent server Trent came by soon after to give me a warm welcome and take my drink order. I asked him to see if the bartender could make me a Pina Colada Mocktail. When he brought me the Mocktail, he took my food order. As a starter, I ordered the Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops served with a Parmigiano-Reggiano & Brandy Cream Sauce. Followed by a Mixed Green House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. And as my main course the Bienville Filet, a Certified Angus Beef 8oz Filet Mignon served with Fried Shrimps, Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, and a New Orleans style parmesan cream sauce. My server then went to place the order and came back with a rectangular shape plate filled with a sliced baguette and little bowl of whipped butter. I always say that the quality of a restaurant's bread and water is an indication of the quality of its cuisine. My server did an exceptional job at bringing out all my items at the proper pace. And all was amazingly delicious. For the Grand Finale dessert, I asked for the Chocolate Mousse Torte. This is one of my favorites desserts out of all the restaurants around. My server brought it out on.a white plate with the words Happy Birthday written with a chocolate dip. It was delicious, even though this year they didn't include a candle on top. As if this wasn't enough, after paying and going to the restroom to wash my hands, as I was headed towards the door, my server runs by me and opens the door, thanking me for my visit on this special occasion and wishing that I come back soon. What a way to end an outstanding dining experience!

Great brewery! Great atmosphere! Love the location! The staff was very friendly and helpful!read more

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

Best selection and prices! The Middle Eastern take out…read morefoods are fresh and so delicious. A must try. Friendly family business with excellent personal service.

We toured over 10 venues in our area before finding Cedar Oaks Farm, and truly nothing else met…read moreboth my and my husband's standards -- especially not at such a fair price. Every other venue was double the cost, and still didn't compare. From the breathtaking Mountain View's to the immaculate getting-ready suites, we knew right away this was the one. The staff was kind, responsive, and helpful from the very beginning, and they worked with us to book immediately after our tour. We ended up driving 2.5 hours for our wedding here, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. It was booked far in advance (for good reason!), so we didn't get our original date -- but we were thrilled just to get in. We ended up with a July wedding and the weather was perfect. Yes, it was warm, but we planned ahead with fans as favors, and no one cared once they saw the view. The venue itself is clean, beautifully maintained, and laid out so thoughtfully. The getting-ready spaces for both the guys and girls were by far the nicest of any venue we toured. Everything felt peaceful, elegant, and easy. Our guests were in awe -- they made a weekend of it and kept telling us it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. Out of 200 invited, about 120 came, and the entire day felt just right. If you're looking for a venue that's stunning, organized, and elegant -- without spending $10k just to book it -- Cedar Oaks Farm is absolutely the one. I recommend it to anyone who wants the perfect view and a flawless experience.

Creative Occasions Flowers & Events is a family-owned, local boutique-style floral design studio…read moreand gift shop located across the street from the historic Dogwood Restaurant on E. Lee Street in downtown Vinton, Virginia. For 31 years now it has delivered beautiful handcrafted arrangements and event florals across the Roanoke Valley. After having had breakfast at the Vinton Café, my eyes caught the three colorful balloons hanging from a sidewalk sign placed right in front of the flower shop, and I decided to go visit it. Once inside, the interior space gave out a boutique vive combining a welcoming retail gift shop with a professional designed studio. A friendly and sofisticated lady greeted me and talked to me about the shop as I walked around admiring the beautiful flower arrangements and gifts displays with very reasonable prices. I found out what some of their expertise were. They crafted fresh vibrant bouquets for birthdays, anniversaries, and romantic surprises. They also offered tasteful funeral, casket, and sympathy arrangements delivered locally. They are a premier full-service wedding florist serving not only Vinton, but also the Greater Roanoke, Blacksburg, Lynchburg, and Smith Mountain Lake regions. As a matter of fact, they have been recognized multiple times with "Best of Weddings" honors from The Knot for standout event execution. I had the privilege of meeting the owner of shop who was kindly enough to come out to greet and welcome me to his shop. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts and flower arrangements they have for sale and encourage you to give them your total support whenever you are in need of their services. They even provide local Same-Day Delivery for those times when you need the flowers to arrive right away.

I ordered flowers and a bear for my fiance from all the way in Wisconsin and things went off…read morewithout a hitch at her work! Excellent customer service, delivery, and selection! I highly recommend them! Thanks!

My cousin was married here last weekend and it was beautiful…read more I know she worked hard to bring her own style to the event but the barn was very nice with clean bathrooms, lots of space for tables and dancing, beautiful lights and chandeliers overheard, and a nice secondary room for food, cake, and drinks. The ceremony location on the lawn overlooking the mountains and their horse area was beautiful as well. Plenty of parking and they had people in golf carts ferrying people up the hill to the barn on request. We had a great time and everything was beautiful. A lovely venue in the Blue Ridge Mountains for your wedding or special event. It is quite out in the middle of nowhere but was easy to find and the ambiance can't be beat.

My granddaughter used this venue for her wedding and reception. Absolutely gorgeous! Would…read moreabsolutely recommend it.