Service and food was excellent. Wide variety of items at reasonable prices. Fair amount of…read moreparking. Thank you, Britta, for your outstanding service.

This was a great local stop at the tail end of a weeklong road trip. The patio outside was relaxing…read moreand inviting. Food was terrific (if you've had enough fried shrimp at the lake, the tex-mex burger is SOLID) with sincere, attentive service. Folks here are working their you-know-whats off to deliver, and they do with grace. Skip the chains by the interstate and let these folks do you right.

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!!

We were here on game day. Stopped in for some homemade beer and some grub! Had the wings, do…read moreyourself a favor and get them! Only had 6 but they were big and meaty and the sauce was incredible! I had the Bananavaria and it was delish! Staff was very nice and accessible when needed. Cool little bar, also has a restaurant side if that's what you're looking for.

Went here with some friends to try a new restaurant in the area. The beer selection was quite good,…read moreand I got the Occasional Regulars amber ale, which was delicious. I was a bit disappointed with the food for the price, and found it a bit bland, however, that might be down to what I ordered. The servers were very kind and our food arrived in a timely manner. The restaurant has a classic brewery feel and I enjoyed the nice view of Alumni Mall.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. First, the staff was super friendly and accommodating. Then the food was…read moreperfect. The cheesesteak was perfect and it also came with a side of chips. The fries and wings were cooked to perfection. My only downside is that the wings and fries were a bit too salty. However, I definitely will be coming back again! 10/10 DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!

I have been on a never ending search for the best cheesesteak in the area and was told by many…read morecoworkers at VT that my search would end when I went to Buddy's..... well, I believe they were right! The price was great $10($12 if you want fries instead of chips). Unlike many places they don't skimp on the portions. I get just steak, cheese & onions so it's important they actually fill the bun. Speaking of the bun - it was perfect! It had a slight crunch on the outside but was soft on the inside. This was the best cheesesteak I have found in the area you should absolutely try it! Oh... and we also got jalapeño poppers... as my wife put it "10 out of 10, these are the jalapeño poppers I have ever had!"

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.

If you're looking for spectacular Italian food, this place is an absolute must-visit. We've been…read morehere twice for weekend lunches and have already found our new go-to spot! The covered patio is fantastic--it sits perfectly between buildings, creating a light, refreshing breeze that makes outdoor dining incredibly comfortable. There's also an ample amount of seating, so you never feel cramped. The service is just as impressive as the atmosphere. Our first server, Cassidy, was so amazing that we specifically requested her on our second visit. As for the food, you really can't go wrong. My husband, mother-in-law, and I tried the Philly cheesesteaks and tortellini on day one, and followed it up with the baked ziti, manicotti, and broccoli Alfredo on visit number two. Our pasta entrée's came with a fresh tossed or Caesar salad, and they start you off with warm, soft bread that has the perfect crust. The portions are incredibly generous (expect leftovers!), making the pricing very reasonable. For my husband and me, our bill was only around $45 including soft drinks. We love this spot for lunch and can't wait to come back for dinner and drinks!

Craving Italian and visiting from out of town I saw the great reviews on Yelp and other platforms…read moreso stopped in (twice). Food, service, care, quality ingredients, fair prices and huge portions not to mention off the charts delicious had me back a second time before heading home. William the bartender is a stand out, everyone is so friendly. I ordered the baked Ziti and lasagna second visit. Both homemade style recipes. Their red sauce is unparalleled AAA+++

Brick House Pizza is one of my weeknight (and weekend!) staples when I don't feel like cooking and…read morewant delicious pizza and salad. There are other great menu options, but I'm a creature of habit so always go for the Ingles ferry pizza and the Caesar salad. Cannot recommend enough. It's a great environment with delicious food ran by really good people!

I got the Ingles Pizza and it was delicious! We sat at a bar top table. Our server which is the…read morebartender was great, but it was a little bit slow. There were other people standing around you would think they would help out, but I'm not sure how that works with their staff. Everyone in my group got pizza and really enjoyed theirs as well. One in our group got chicken tenders and fries and enjoyed it also. I'd definitely go back.

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