This place is actually called Mayberry Station. It is located off of exit 8 on I-77 just across the…read morestate line from NC/VA. Searched for this place again since the last visit was so amazing. Incredible as always!!! :)

I had an absolutely fantastic experience here! From the moment I walked in, the staff was…read moreincredibly welcoming. friendly, and attentive. The atmosphere was perfect--clean, cozy, and well-maintained. Whatever I ordered/ purchased was high-quality, reasonably priced, and exceeded my expectations. You can tell they really care about their customers and take pride in their work. I've already recommended this place to a few friends and will definitely be back soon. If you are looking for top-notch service and quality, this is the spot! Highly recommended.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. The RailYard is hands down one of the best…read morerestaurants I've ever been to, and it's right here in Bluefield. From the food to the drinks to the service, every single detail is outstanding. On my first visit, I tried the fried green tomatoes, the famous chicken & waffle nachos, and the Bleu Monday burger with sweet potato fries each dish was so good that I found myself planning my return before I even left. Sure enough, the next day I was back and had the ridiculously delicious smoked Gouda shrimp mac, maple bacon Brussels sprouts, fire-roasted tomato soup with grilled cheese, and the chimmied fries. Absolutely phenomenal. The fried green tomatoes have officially become my standard nobody else compares now. The Samurai Jack salad so fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable. The drinks deserve their own spotlight. The Breakfast Club with a Sidecar is a must try, and the Basilto All Flavors series (strawberry, blackberry, blueberry) is out of this world, blueberry was my personal favorite. Creative, refreshing, and perfectly crafted. The RailYard is the kind of place that makes you excited to come back again and again. The vibe is cool, the staff/manager Brad is friendly and attentive, and the food is truly next level. Whether you're a student at Bluefield State or just passing through town, this place is an absolute must. The RailYard sets the bar high for food, drinks, and atmosphere in West Virginia. Worth every single visit and then some.

After being ranked 4th among Yelp's Top 50 Most Prolific Elites of 2025, a distinction recognizing…read moremy consistent community engagement and high-quality contributions, 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 go back and write follow-up reviews on those restaurants that impressed me the most during 2025, and The River and Rail Restaurant located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example of one of them. Going back to this restaurant after the great honor that I had received from Yelp, made me recall the first time that I dined here. I invite you that after reading this review, you go back and read that one, and view my photographs accompanying it, because it's one of which I am most proud of, and an experience that I will never forget and forever cherish. I arrived at the restaurant on time at five o'clock sharp and as I waited for them to open I had an opportunity to meet and chat with a couple who had been loyal customers of this restaurant for years since it first opened. They, as well as I, were aware of the beautiful location of the restaurant on one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Roanoke. As soon as the doors opened, I allowed them to enter first and then when the host came back she gave me a warm and friendly greeting, welcoming me back, and took me to an ideal table, where I had a perfect view of the entire restaurant, from their open kitchen, to their bar, to the entire dining room and entrance, allowing me to capture in photographs the real feel of the ambiance of this cozy, yet elegant, upscale Southern, New-American restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, including house-cured meats and pickled vegetables, as well as very creative cocktails. Shortly after I was seated, my delightful server Caroline arrived, and after a warm greeting took my order. To drink I order their Strawberry Fields Forever Mocktail. As appetizer I ordered a half dozen Oysters together with their famous Oyster Wraps. And as my main entrée, the Painted Hills Filet, cooked medium-rare. All the staff seemed so happy to see me and the manager came by to say hello and congratulate me for my outstanding Yelp accomplishment of 2025. My excellent server made sure that my order was well-paced, came by at the appropriate times to fill my glass with water and see if all was to my liking. Everything tasted amazingly delicious. Starting from the unique taste of my creative mocktail, to my flavorful appetizer, to my exquisite Filet main entrée that was so tender and cooked just right. The chefs in this fine dining restaurant are amazing and the quality of their meats is top notch. For dessert I had one of my favorite desserts, since I first had it there, their Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta. This dessert is absolutely mouthwatering. What an extraordinary dining experience I once again had there. Fine dining at its best. For those very special occasions, I highly recommend this restaurant. Or you can always make any day special, by dining there.

The River and Rail is a small establishment so I'd recommend making a reservation no matter the…read moresize of the party or the day. The food comes out fairly quick, the menu is concentrated while still offering a large variety of options. The cocktails are good, though neither of us ordered from the cocktail menu, they have a full bar so you can order whatever you please. Service could be a little more vocal/communicative but it seems staff is perhaps limited? It was good but there's room for moderate improvement for sure. The Chicken Liver Mousse was absolutely amazing and I'd return again and again specifically for this dish (go ahead and order extra bread to come with it)!!

Very good food and excellent service, eve though we were with a large group of fussy people.read more

I go to The Palisades about four times a year. The food is phenomenal. Lots of people in the place…read more( Saturday night). This week was different- I ordered the special for the night, a tasty fish dish. I am on a keto diet. The fish came topped with slaw. I was supposed to order " a carb" so I asked for more green beans. They said I already had a vegetable ( slaw). And that I couldn't have green beans. I love their green beans. But that was that - the waiter remained firm. So my plate came looking a little bare ( white fish fillet with slaw on top). I had not had that happen before. It annoyed me!

Shared a tomahawk steak for dinner and got extra mashed potatoes and a side salad to split. The…read moremeal was absolutely wonderful and the service was excellent. Love, the fact that I could select a bottle of wine from the cellar for dinner. We also had dessert which I can't recall now what it was, but it was definitely worth it. Great wine, selection, good service, if I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely return. I don't give too many five stars, but this place was worth it.

Dinner so great we went twice in 24 hours. We sat at the bar the first night and had a great time…read morewith Mikey. He was so attentive and personable. We had great drinks (and mocktails) and per his recommendation we got the chicken which was truly the best chicken I've ever had. It was so juicy and supple (I've never used that word for chicken before.) I got the Rib Eye and if I was wearing socks, they would've been knocked clean off. The flourless chocolate cake was also stunning. Night one was a grand slam. For night two we sat in the dining room and it was lovely! We had the burrata salad which felt like spring in a dish. We got the Salmon and the Trout and they were both so delicious. Perfectly cooked. We ventured to the wine cellar and chose our own bottle which was such a fun experience. This was such an amazing place.

We have been to the Oak three times, and I have nothing but positives to report. First of all, the…read moresetting and ambience are truly stellar. The beautiful restaurant is situated amongst trees and horse paddocks, and the floor to ceiling windows offer a panoramic view of sunset and hills and horses. Very romantic and relaxing. The food is classic American high-end cuisine, including: steaks, salmon, chicken, pork chops, etc. Sides are very well executed pastas, potatoes, that sort of thing. They have a full bar, and a good wine list. Last time (Valentine's Day) I indulged in a couple of champagne cocktails, which they made without a quibble, and which were very good. Service is excellent, 10/10, highly recommend. They offer gift cards, which is how we went the first time, it was a wedding gift. Perfect for date nights, family celebrations, or to take out of town guests you want to impress.

Great food and staff. The interior was very nice and clean. $$$$ for 2. My wife had the prim rib…read moreand was cooked perfectly. I had the New York strip and was cooked perfectly also. Get Long Island ice tea.

For bar food it's really good. The place has a lot of room with couple pool tables. I had a chili…read moreburger and fries.

My favorite bar. Sometimes the drinks are good. Haven't gotten food here though but next time I go…read moreout with my girls I'll have to!

Such an amazing experience! Our server was very welcoming…read moreand interactive and funny. It was a bit busy so we expected a slight delay on drinks/food, but our server kept checking on us every few minutes and kept our drinks full. The atmosphere/design is very unique and offers great talking points for the table. You can look around and always find something new you haven't seen before. For food, I got the French dip, my husband got the fried catfish, and mom got the smash burger. Food was EXCELLENT. The au jus from the French dip was not overly salty as I've had in the past, and it was the perfect amount for the sandwich. Not like other places that will either give you a big tub of au jus or ever a small saucer cup. After lunch, we walked around as they have a shopping area inside with soaps, handmade pottery/kitchenware, and local vendor products such as hatch chile cream cheese and pickled vegetables. Price was very favorable too and didn't seem to be overly priced where the business/vendor up charges significantly to make a huge profit. Definitely worth stopping by even if you only have time for Togo coffee, a snack, of just to shop around!

We were looking for a brunch place on our way home from Charlotte and found this amazing restaurant…read morein Draper, Virginia. Tucked away in the hills of Draper, the Mercantile and Trading Company restaurant is in a remodeled restaurant that used to be a post office. It is reminiscent of a Cracker Barrel but with more style, pizzazz and variety of products available, from stationery to kitchen gadgets to homemade chocolates. The server seated us and was very attentive to our needs. From the bottomless coffee to the follow-up order for one of those homemade biscuits, our server made us feel like we were her only customer! We loved this! Our family ordered the eggs, bacon and toast, as well as a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, the granola parfait with berries, and the kid-sized omelette with a side of sausage patties. The portions were large and no one was left wanting for more food. We had to try the biscuit, so we sampled parts of it but ended up getting most of it "to go." The flavor reminded me of the biscuits my mom used to make when I was a kid. Delicious! We highly recommend this restaurant and know you will find a little bit of something for everyone here. The restaurant has plenty of room for all diners, inside or on the large wraparound porch. The food is served in large portions and the service is second to none. We will definitely be coming back the next time we are in the area.

The food was actually really good bar food! I had the burger and a salad, and my family had similar…read moredishes. We all enjoyed our food. The service was nice and friendly. I appreciated their frequent diners club too, although the staff didn't seem to know how it worked (probably a training point). Great addition to an area without a lot of choices!

Service was subpar, had to ask for water refills. While we were here, there was a group of random…read moregroup of customers walking in and out of the kitchen???? The food was great, all around.