Rating: solid 4.7/5.0 OM.....G! So I finally made it to Downtown Grub. The vibe is amazing, [seems…read morelike a family affair that YOU'RE a part of. They are seriously that friendly] Even the other customers were amazing during my visit. (Full disclosure: I am the type that feels this world needs more friends and less strangers and have ZERO qualms striking up a convo if the vibe is right) Now, the costs are a touch pricey but not outrageous and more a reflection of the current economy (Boooo inflation!). Blessedly, that is more than off-set by.......the quality and taste!! It seemed that everyone was up on the buffet angle, and it definitely seems the way to go. Deep fried shrimp, fried steaks and gravy, okra, each dish made fresh repeatedly and palette pleasing EVERY TIME. The green beans were so good I actually had to complement the chef (Do your thing Dom!! It was an honor to meet you all!) It was.... Wait a minute......actually disregard all I've said. (Last thing we need is unappreciative riff-raff with the taste buds of a 4th grader, and horrible Kens and Karens making wild requests and slowing down the line and ruining a _GREAT_ thing). So, umm, I forgot to mention the roaches! Huge! With 3 inch teeth and razor claws! Never seen the like. We barely escaped with our lives. I fought off two of them at once and escorted a couple customers to safety. Also, it's in high-crime neighborhood. M....Machine Gun Kelly came out of his grave and hit thr bank across the street! It'll be on tonight's news for sure!! New rating: .0067/30 Stay away from the store and the green beans! Ya greedy so-and-so! Cheers and love to all

We stopped into Downtown Grub on a rainy Friday night. It looked pretty empty from outside but…read morethere were two other folks inside waiting for their food and someone waiting to pick-up a doordash order. The interior has lots of hints to music (art and decor) which I like but I'm not sure how it ties into the Downtown Grub name. The cashier gave us time to review the menu (on the wall). We ordered cheesesteak eggrolls and a two hot dog plate with fries. We wanted to get different toppings on the dogs but that was going to be difficult with their new POS system. We offered to just get the same thing but we were told that they'd get it and she wrote down our topping choices. After paying we were told it would be 20-30 minutes. That was longer than we were hoping dinner would take but I know kitchens can be tough. Our food comes out and the server says "I don't think those hot dog toppings are right." And, lo and behold, she was right. I'm not sure I've ever seen a server bring food to the table knowing that it's not what was ordered. She offered to fix it but after 20 min, we were just ready to eat. The hot dogs themselves were ok. Chili had good flavor. The first bite of the fries was great. They were really well seasoned...was what we thought. But they quickly became super salty. The cheesesteak eggrolls seemed to be just chopped steak eggrolls. They were massive but I didn't taste any cheese in the mix. I also wish they were crispy. For us, after a long wait, the meal just let us down.

Food was absolutely phenomenal. I got here at lunch and they were pretty busy, so there was a wait…read morefor the food. But it was well worth the wait. Atmosphere in the establishment was very warm with lively conversations and friendly folks. Would return everything I'm in town.

Great food and great prices. Staff is great. This is good old fashioned American dining at its…read morebest.

Nice little place we decided to stop for lunch 1/2 way to Johnson City, TN…read moreFriendly service and great food. Sorry, no pics but 3 of the 4 of the us got Philly Cheesesteak which were excellent and we could only eat half of it. The 4th person got the burger which was cooked to perfection. Recommended stop or visit if you are nearby!

Today for lunch on our way to Wytheville we stopped in. Once again service was top notch. So…read morefriendly and helpful even suggesting can appetizer that was delicious. What a cute place this has turned into.

Great food and atmosphere! Food was seasoned well and hot. Will definitely return again!read more

Phenomenal all around. Historic building renovated very nicely and historic art on the walls give…read moreit a unique southern feel. The menu is also very southern and tough to choose what get, but the fried chicken was amazing, pimento Mac n cheese was amazing, homemade biscuit/apple butter was amazing, Cole slaw best ever. Friendly service. I was to return for the meatloaf and ham. Amazing !! Well done.

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)!!

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!

Let's start with the coffee the menu is impressive. Whether you're in the mood for a perfectly…read morecrafted latte, a specialty espresso drink, or something more unique, they clearly take their coffee seriously. The breakfast and brunch menu is anything but ordinary creative twists on Southern comfort classics that feel fresh and inspired. From hearty savory dishes to lighter options, there's something for everyone. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly the kind of staff that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. And the location itself is charming: a beautifully restored historic building with a character and atmosphere you just can't manufacture. Highly recommend to anyone passing through or looking for a standout local breakfast and brunch spot.

GREAT find, just a few miles off of I-81, but darn worth the short hop over along the way…read more Mom and Pop (and Grandma) business with home raised bison. Nice menu in-house, also order / take-out with good take home bulk stock both in the refrigerator and the freezer.

Food excellent, interesting. Comfortable surroundings, good service. Definitely home cooking, not…read moremass-produced. Going back!

We came here to try the lunch buffet that they only have on Sundays. They had a decent selection…read moreand the beans with the pork were some of the most delicious beans I've ever had. I would love to have that recipe. They also had cheese quesadillas, steak and chicken with peppers, refried beans, but I didn't get those because of the color was way off. Also had queso and rice on the buffet. Then behind it, they had a salad buffet, which also had shredded cheese you could put on your items. They didn't have taco shells at the buffet, but when we asked, they gave us some no issues so if you want to make a taco, you can just ask them. They also had cinnamon covered tortillas for dessert, but we didn't try those. If you like sweet tea, the sweet tea was delicious. The restaurant was pretty typical of any Mexican restaurant decorated with vibrant colors. The server was great.

It looks old and run down but the food was great!! We ordered to go and they were gracious to let…read moreus sit for awhile offering drinks and chips. They gave generous portions with a veggie quesadilla and steak burrito! Packaging was great with huge bag of chips to go also! Would highly recommend!

Delicious food service was very good We didn't call ahead for reservations but it wasn't a long…read morewait well worth it

If you're passing through near Wytheville, and you're reading this, why even consider any other…read morerestaurant? Delicious food, cool historical log building, fun gift shop to stroll through, and super friendly service (thanks Elisa) - what else could you want? Everyone enjoyed their meals, from the rib eye steak to the stuffed pork loin, and all of the sides. Definitely worth a visit!