Not only is the view beautiful, the drinks and food are delicious! It was actually comfortable and breezy despite being a hot summer day. We went around 5:45/6:00 pm and the sun wasn't beating down too hard on us. The Art Deco theme is really classy, and the crab cakes are truly worth it! read more

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Average food, terrible ambience, and the most uncomfortable chairs in Lynchburg. Service was alright but for what you pay here it's not worth it. read more

Incredible atmosphere without scanning food. Truly a great place to take in the sites.

Great views. Amazing food and good drinks. Its definitely a nice place to eat, drink, and socialize read more

Skyline - New American Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

My husband and I are staying at The Virginian for just one night and decided to check out this rooftop dining location since it is both convenient and looked like a fun experience. The rooftop restaurant is covered and offers a fabulous view of historic downtown Lynchburg. There is plenty of seating. Upon arriving, the host told us that there would be a wait of about 45 minutes. We expected this as we hadn't made a reservation and came around 6pm. We were seated at the bar while waiting and enjoyed the atmosphere and music in the meantime. Our wait only lasted about ten minutes, which was great! We decided to splurge on the Mezze Platter for an appetizer to share. For $24, we were underwhelmed by the selection of meats (salami and something that looked like olive loaf), as well as the cheeses (a small wedge of blue cheese and two small pieces of Brie). The stone-baked flatbread wedges were warm and delicious. The menu mainly had seafood options. Not a seafood lover myself, I chose the Skyline Burger which came with fries. The burger was advertised on the menu as having bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, and a brioche bun. It did not end up coming with the onions, which was a little disappointing. The menu described the fries as "black pepper Parmesan fries", but they tasted like plain French fries to my husband and I, and were very lightly seasoned. My husband ordered the Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp with seasonal vegetables. He raved about the sauce and we both found the vegetables to be fresh and well prepared. When we needed a server to bring us things like glasses of water, the check, a condiment...we had to wait for several minutes to try to catch a waiter's eye. Not the best service. Overall, we were underwhelmed by this experience for the $90 price tag of the evening. Lovely location, but the food and service could have been better. read more

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The food was decent but the service was horrible. We stayed at the Virginian and so went upstairs for dinner. This was a Monday night. We went up about 530pm. It was Monday so there was no one. Only 2 other tables when we arrived. It took over 40 minutes to get our Brie appetizer which WAS delicious but took forever. Entrees were another hour. We were finally eating our entrees about 715. WAY too long for food. Oddly - by the time we were wrapping up at 8pm the bar did start to fill up. Do yourself a favor and eat somewhere else. read more

After not being acknowledge for 10 min, had to get someone to serve us. People around us got there food even after ordering after us. Food quality was good, but not served hot. Service was poor, food was 3 star. Came here based on rating. Its quite simply overrated based upon the experience. read more

Stopped in for for an appetizer and drinks. It was a pleasure to see Jacob working here again. His service is impeccable and friendly demeanor is beyond measure. He makes you feel at home and well taken care of. See you again soon! read more

Where do I start From appetizer to main course the food was spot on. Caroline was the perfect server. Stuffed trout was friggin amazing. Cocktails had an interesting spin on things but in a good way. Get the Brie appetizer, you won't be disappointed. read more

We had our dinner here this evening, sat at the bar. The service from the two fellas working behind the bar was great, they were very attentive and kind. When our dinner areived we were amazed at the portion sizes, the "big" salad was HUGE and the pork belly appetizer was also very generous! Definitely recommend this lively, upbeat rooftop gem! read more

I ate here 3 times in a one week period. Loved the burger, the trout was delicious and the gnocchi side dish is tasty. My friends recommend the bon mei and the spinach dip. The service is super friendly (hats off to the bar tenders. I think one was named Ely? All really good.) i have allergies and the kitchen accommodated them surprisingly well. I never get service this good in San Francisco! Pretty room, great roof deck in the summer. read more

While staying at the Virginian hotel, we went upstairs for drinks and a meal at Skyline. In a word, the service, ambiance, and food were perfect. Our bartender, Callie, was friendly and extremely accommodating. In fact, after we finished our drinks and moved to a table for dinner, she also waited on us and provided excellent recommendations and service. My wife had the mahi and said it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom stuffed trout with balsamic. I've caught, prepared, and eaten trout for decades and what Skyline served is the absolute best I've tasted. Our entire experience was perfect. I'd like to say a special thanks to Callie for being wonderful! read more

Holy moly the Mahi Mahi was better than what you can get in Hawaii and im not joking. Difficult to find, it's in a hotel called the Virginian at the top floor but there is no signage telling anyone where to go. Service amazing, food stellar, price paid: frankly inexpe read more

Rooftop dining. Skyline is the rooftop bar / restaurant at the Virginian hotel and scores three solid stars for venue location and drinks. The location is nice but Skyline is not worthy of five stars, especially if you order food. The vibe is nice when you walk in - seating (tables) is available inside, outside and then some lounge style seating is available if you are looking for some couch / drink action. There is plenty of space between the tables, so kudos to them for not squeezing people in there like most roof-top places. The view is ok- it is Lynchburg and a little too far from the river to see anything of note unless you are into looking at fie escapes on the adjoining buildings. where it does score is on the fresh air / breeze / sunshine aspect of having a cocktail with friends of your significant other. All the fresh air in the world does not make up for the sub-par food however and Skyline suffers the same mediocre food as the William & Henry Steakhouse located on the ground floor. The menu can best be described as American and somewhat limited in offering- there is a little something for everyone on there: pizzas, salads and some sushi rolls are represented. We went with a charcuterie and some sushi rolls. The rolls, while large, were just about terrible - the tempura were premade and just tossed into the rolls, thus ensuring mushiness. The "surf & turf" tempura, in particular, at $23 (I believe) was just meh. All rolls essentially had the same taste. The charcuterie was plain and nothing special with three cheeses and three meats. The three cheeses consisted of a brie, a bleu cheese style offering, and what looked and tasted like a very mild sliced cheddar. Drinks were fine and well made- so no qualms there. Prices were higher than the average in the area, and when combined with the mediocrity it just makes you not want to rush back there. Give it a try for sure- your experience may vary. read more

The view. The service. The pizza. It's all phenomenal. Summers are nice, but I can't wait for fall and winter up here too. It can be hopping on the weekends especially with wedding parties and such, but if you're looking for a quick weeknight drink with great vibes, look no further. Most nights you're going to find Shane behind the bar. This is your go to go for absurdly amazing drinks. I came in one day not knowing what I wanted. He named off a few concoction specials, with house made purées and sour mixes and I went with the peach margarita. It. Was. Heaven. Best drink I've ever had. Now I just trust him to freestyle my drinks when I don't have something specific in mind. He also makes legit whiskey sours, chocolate martinis, etc. Seriously though, ask for Shane. The pizzas are made while you watch if you sit at the bar in a stone oven. They're awesome. We've also had the salads and wings. Just a heads up, if you get buffalo wings, expect a sweeter sauce. Not your thing? Tell them before hand and they can alter a little. Favorite spot in Lynchburg. read more

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This is a rooftop restaurant and watering hole located in The Virginian. This is my second day in Lynchburg and my second visit to this wonderful rooftop place. I can't say enough about the ambiance here. A very well laid out floor plan with an equally good outdoor seating area. As I was dining solo I sat at the bar watching sports on the three TVs. The person behind the bar on both occasions was friendly and helpful. Nice small talk. The pizzas are sublime. That's what I had. My favorite "the carne". They also feature apps, sushi, salads and large plates including roasted chicken breast, grilled salmon, sesame tuna, pan seared sirloin steak among other things. So lots of reasons to return on my next visit. This place hops and in a very good way. Service is attentive, prompt and friendly. Very cool place. read more

Skyline - A view of the outdoor seating from the bar. - New American Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Visited Skyline for dinner with business colleagues during a recent trip to the area. The rooftop space is the perfect size so it doesn't feel too crowded. Service was great, as was the food. Some of the best spinach artichoke dip I've had in a while! We also had the tune poke, burger, and a few other items. Everything was tasty, cocktails were wonderful, and the weather made for a great night to be on top of Lynchburg. A definite stop the next time I'm in town! read more

Absolutely loved this restaurant. Food was great, staff was great and the views were the best. Thank you Jamie for accommodating us.

After a long day of travel this place was perfect. Coconut shrimp were amazing! Crisp with a decliois chili glaze dipping sauce. Then the pork ribeye. Best meal I've had in a long time! The pork was juicy and tender, the veggies delicious with warm goat cheese and that sorghum glaze was perfection.! read more

This is a new (and the only) rooftop restaurant/bar, inside of the Virginian Hotel in downtown Lynchburg. My food was tasty, it just took forever to get it. An appetizer -- corn and crab fritters with arugula, pickled onions, and an aioli. And dessert, a mixed berry trifle. The restaurant was busy. A lot of people come here just to eat; not staying at the hotel. So you might want a reservation. The berry trifle took over 20 minutes to come and so I took it with me [to my room] when it did. Letting it rest for a bit made it taste better because the shortbread wasn't crunchy anymore. The honey drizzle moistened it perfectly. It's a delightful not-too-sweet dessert that I highly recommend. Lastly, the wine flight pours are huge. Drink responsibly :) read more

Skyline - Corn and crab fritters - New American Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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I always enjoy my time at Skyline whenever I visit Lynchburg, VA. It is a rooftop bar and restaurant at the top of the newly renovated Virginian hotel in downtown Lynchburg. As the only rooftop spot in downtown Lynchburg it is popular so definitely get a reservation if you want to come at night. They currently have outdoor heaters and electric fireplaces throughout what normally is the outdoor section of the restaurant. It is also fully covered by a plastic canopy so you can still see the views. It definitely is more of an inside feel so if you are very COVID conscious I would be wary of that. They do still have an uncovered portion on the outdoor section with the large FirePit where you could enjoy a drink. Now on to the food. I would characterize Skyline as mainly seafood, but they do have a chicken and steak option. My favorite part however is the "Big Salads." I always love when restaurants have a salad option as a meal and there's are truly very filling, tasty, and unique. The salmon is also very good. The wine list is extensive and they also have numerous local beers on tap! Expect to spend about $25 on your food and around $6 for a beer and $10 for a glass of wine. read more

Skyline - Sparkling wine - New American Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Amazing food tonight. We had artichoke gratin that was terrific then the salmon and my husband had their shrimp/steak/gnocchi special and it was the best meal we have had in 5 years. We will be back. read more

I generally really like Skyline, but I will warn they are variable. Tonight as an example I took my spouse for our 20th anniversary. The glass of wine was exactly as it should have been and the Brie appetizer exactly as I've had it before. The rest of the meal was nothing but strange dichotomies. My dinner - steak cooked perfectly, but completely unseasoned, fingerling potatoes almost raw and broccolini also severely undercooked, but well seasoned. My spouse's chicken was way over cooked and wooden and the risotto 1/2 great and 1/2 mushy, but the flavor was excellent. I've also had some of the best meals there in the area and I normally prefer Skyline to William and Henry - though another meal like this one and I will be reconsidering Skyline. For now they remain 4 stars, but I'll be much quicker to return food in future and may downgrade the rating if they remain inconsistent. read more

Lovely views. Good food. Friendly staff. They are popular so it was about an hour wait to get a table, but we were able to wait right on the rooftop and look at the scenery and have drinks. read more

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I went there with my family to celebrate my accomplishments. The atmosphere was very calming and I loved the view. My server was very nice and understanding! The food was also really good for the price that was placed. I really enjoyed my experience and I hope that everyone reading this will to! read more

Huge fan of Skyline. Over the past two years I have visited Lynchburg frequently, and let me tell you this is by far the BEST restaurant I have had the pleasure to be a guest at. For date night I wanted something different, like usual I browsed through Yelp (knowing most of the restaurants in the area already) and found this gem. They had me at rooftop. I quickly suggested this restaurant to my SO but ultimately I wanted him to surprise me so I did not dig in too deep into their Yelp profile. Luckily he did choose Skyline! We went into the nice hotel (I believe it's called The Virginian) up to the rooftop restaurant. It was elegant in every way. Perfect for a romantic dinner, but also good for a casual happy hour outing. It was slow at the time of arrival, we decided to sit outside around one the fires. The view was phenomenal. All the mountains were breath taking. The service was comparable to service of an upscale restaurant. The staff treated us like they were serving us in the backyard of our own home. Blankets were offered since it was a bit chilly out (what?!). Our server was pleasant and suggestive. My partner got the crab cakes and I went with the flank steak, we got a charcutiere board as an appetizer. The food was delicious but not anything extremely special. The price was great, the service was amazing, and the view leaves you speechless. Nonetheless I definitely recommend this for a casual date night or for happy hour with the girls! read more

Service was great food was meh. The best thing we had was the broccolini which was cooked perfectly. Everything else was just average. Very disappointing. read more

Celebrated my Mother in Law 65th birthday there and the experience and ambiance was amazing. She enjoyed herself and the food was delicious. The crab cakes was very delicious and tasty. Wonderful experience. read more

I mean that food was tasty of course. The server was nice and the manager was a great dude. The drink was ok but I've had better. The food poisoning the next day kinda put a damper on the experience.....my insides are on fire read more

We were there on Sunday, July 16 - The food was not that good. Wasn't our 1st time there. We were very disappointed. Very nice restaurant beautiful view, good services. read more

Drinks on point! Vibe is a mix of young professionals and young at heart professionals! The evening was mild and drinks by the fire-watching the sun set over our beloved Hill City was very relaxing. read more

Skyline - New American Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

The food was absolutely fabulous and our waiter was amazing we will definitely be back!!

Great location. More casual than I thought it would be but the food and service were excellent.

Severely overpriced, rigid staff, and stingy portions. Was overall a mediocre dining experience. The "baked trout" was exactly that. A trout with zero seasoning baked on some gnocchi cooked in chicken broth with undercooked broccoli. No side choices whatsoever. Overall lack of flavor and portion size leave a lot to be desired. Plenty of other restaurants at this price point that knock it out of the park. The one positive point is the view. read more

Great view but you can get that with a nice drive. Save your money and avoid the management. Great waiters though! However, if you want to wear a mask at your table this place is for you! read more

They did get a spot outside which was nice. Service was ok. Food was bad though. Apps. were cold. Entrees were not hot. Tuna burger was not as good as advertised. Steak salad was drenched in dressing nearly inedible. Meals went through my wife and I almost immediately...$130 bill for 4 people with no alcoholic beverages, disappointing. read more

One thing I look for in a restaurant is consistency. The food quality here is just that. My boyfriend orders the burger every time and is prepared exactly the way he requests. The salmon is my go to dish, although I've seen three changes to the salmon pairings, this last one surely is my favorite. The salmon with a fried polenta piece, asparagus, under a bead of vodka sauce is truly my favorite preparation of the dish. The way it's prepared now makes the fish seem less dry and adds much more flavor than previous salmon combinations. I hope they keep this menu item because it's delicious! My only suggestions is making the parking situation more clear for those not staying at the hotel and maintaining the elegance of the restaurant with less distractive TV's. The bright TV's indoors makes the establishment seem more like a crowded sports bar and less of its artistic charm that it's known for, especially on days where the weather doesn't permit the outdoor ambiance of the patio. Overall this is somewhere I will be returning to again! read more

Wow this place is awesome! If you want to catch an incredible sunset, come here. Be sure to sit outside and enjoy a great atmosphere from a couple stories up. A nice selection of food and beverages. They also have heater for the fall temps. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

Skyline - New American Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

I've stayed at The Virginian hotel several times now, and I've eaten here every time. It's a gem with beautiful views, friendly staff, and excellent bartenders. I've tried most of the menu items and while I recommend everything from the steak medallions to the salmon to the flatbreads, the best thing on the menu is the least expected and most unassuming: the chicken tenders. Mercy, I don't know what it is about that batter or the oil they fry it in or the hot homemade honey mustard they serve it with, but it's truly noteworthy. And be sure to try a custom cocktail - the Gold Rush is my favorite. I also write this review as a former Lynchburg resident who moved to the area when there were no bars at all and only a handful of good restaurants. Their downtown scene has grown leaps and bounds in recent years and it's refreshing to see so many great options in this quaint little downtown. A rooftop bar is just the cherry on top! read more

Ok host was short and uncourteous. Very acidic when speaking to us about their 30-45 minute wait for a seat when there was a 10-15 seat firepit open and not in use. Then when questioned if we wanted a seat inside later, smart mouth host was disrespectful. read more

Skyline - Good setting, super waiters, Johnathan. Fantastic beer and fire Again Skyline you failed to impress except outstanding wait service. - New American Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia