Great stop on the way home. Great jalapeno infused beer. Loved both turn n burn and hot shoe. Nice…read morepatio with umbrellas for shade, music playing & corn hole. Staff was nice, helpful, gave a run down on the beer. Great selection. Highly recommend a stop if you are near by.

A very unassuming brewery operated by extremely welcoming staff and full of great patrons…read more They offer a wide variety of styles. I only had time for a quick beer with my wife and the IPAs we had left a little to be desired. However I will say we would be back to try others again. This place is run by good people.

There is nothing more American than a good hamburger and hot dog, served with in-house made potato…read morechips and a Coke or a beer by friendly and welcoming, young ladies, who make you feel at home from the moment you walk in the door. And that is precisely what I discovered when I visited Top Dawgs Pub & Deli for the very first time this late afternoon for a late lunch and early dinner. This casual family-owned and operated American restaurant for over 12 years is located in the Roanoke/Botetourt County area and is known for its pub fare like hot dogs, burgers, and wings, with a large selection of craft beers and Coke products. When I arrived, I immediately noticed this family-oriented restaurant's community-focus. There were signs up of Family Meal Box, Taco Tuesday Family Pack, Karaoke Every Other Saturday, and Sunday Funday. There were couples, young and older dining there, as well as families. It's dog-themed decor was very unique, with dogs pictures all around the walls. It had seating areas with high tables and chairs, low tables and chairs, and chairs at the bar counter. The large screen high definition TVs were set at an appropriate distance so one could conveniently watch a game while dining there and having some beers. As soon as I entered, a young lady in the back asked me to seat at the table of my choice, and then she came down to bring me a menu and take my drink order. Even though they had an extensive selection of beers, since I was driving, I opted for an iced-cold Coke. To dine I started out with a Bam Bam Shrimp appetizer. The shrimps weren't Jumbo as described in the menu, but tasted delicious with the bam bam sauce. And to dine I ordered a Cowboy Burger that came with in-house made potato chips that were out-of-this-world and a Cheezy Dawg. The burger came in a fresh, soft bun and the patty was juicy and cooked to perfection, although the bacon inside was not crispy and I couldn't see the onion ring inside, it tasted good with the cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce. The home-cut potato chips were just amazing. Best I've ever had. And the hot dog was an all beef quarter pound jumbo hot dog, split in the center and had chili, cheese, onions, and mustard, also in a fresh hot dog bun, and I added some ketchup as well. My server Tammie made sure to refill my drink without me having to mention it to her. For dessert I had their Fried Oreo Cookies and they tasted amazingly delicious. The best I've ever had. They were about 5 or 6 fresh Oreo cookies dipped in a light batter and fried mildly, then sprinkled with sweet powder sugar. They were so good and I was so full that I took 3 of them home with me to have as a snack later on. To pay, my server brought me a convenient little machine, where I paid with one of my credit cards, including my tip, Overall it was an extraordinary, relaxing dining experience and I highly recommend this restaurant when you want to have a truly enjoyable American meal.

5 of us ate for lunch. Delicious!!! Crab soup, wings, Ruben, chicken tenders & hotdogsread more

What. A. Gem. We were in from out of town and wanted pizza…read moreclose by. While it certainly wasn't what we expected, the pizza was amazing, the beer was cold and the staff were exceptional!!

We stopped in Bricks after we left Lexington and loved this place. My wife and I enjoy playing…read morepool, and this was one of the places that offered pool tables. And each game cost $1.00, unlike most of SW VA where we live. No servers, in the two pool rooms where we played, but their pitchers were reasonable for the types of drafts they offered. It is one of the few places open later than the rest of the town. One thing we learned was it pays to pay attention to the day and time of day so you don't arrive too late, or arrive when something has already closed. We ordered a simple cheese and pepperoni pizza which was delicious. The bartender strolled through to pick up empty pitchers and mugs and took our order. He also came back through a couple of times and checked on us when the pool rooms and bar weren't so busy - his name was "Monopoli". If you get there when he's working, he'll make sure he has what you need. The draft menu offered was rounded out nicely, they do have an ATM and change machines if you wanted to play a few games of pool as well. On our way back to SW VA, we stopped in again, and had another fun time - we'll be back for sure. Don't miss out on this gem of a pub.

Very friendly, easygoing staff. Great service and the prices aren't bad!…read moreIn warm weather they have live music out in the patio, which is also great.

If you like typical greasy pub food, this your place. The atmosphere was good and our waitress was…read morefriendly.

i had no idea what to expect walking in to a gas station for lunch. we had been recommended this…read moreplace by a local so we checked it out. it is a full service restaurant inside a gas station. the menu is solid and service was quick. i got the pulled pork sandwich - one of the best i have ever had, SO good, and the tater tots on the side were great. very affordable for a solid portion

First time and definitely not our last. Great beer selection and fantastic food. The burger was a…read morehome run and the fried pickles were perfect. Highly recommend!!

We were driving through when we stumbled upon this place. It is a quaint, peaceful restaurant. We…read morewere warmly greeted and food was great. We weren't sure how receptive they were as it was ten minutes till they close. The service was great. We made a note just in case we wanted to stay at the Inn.

Fantastic appetizers and lovely salmon, scallops and pasta make our evening so enjoyable. Michael…read morewas a great waiter!

I've passed by this spot a thousand times and never thought to go in--tucked, as it is, in the…read morecorner of a large parking lot and abutted by big box stores, it didn't necessarily call out to me. Well thank goodness I finally decided to nip in to 3rd Generations Grill last evening for a hot meal and a cold beer after a long day. I was quite happy with the experience. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the dining room is large, open, and features a nice bar at the back with a decent selection of draft beer (sadly no dark options for the porter- and brown ale-loving crowd) and sundry spirits. The walls are plastered with rock & roll posters (they get extra credit for the Ziggy Stardust poster on the left side of the room as you enter) and the space is clean and well lit without being antiseptic and blazing. I think with a larger crowd (it was a bit sparse on my visit) the room could be a bit loud, so if quiet is your thing maybe plan for a low traffic time. After negotiating a workaround for the QR code-based online menu (I deduct a full star if that's my only option for ordering because I think it's poor service), I ordered the Generator burger from my very friendly, helpful, and service-forward bartender. What's great is I told him what I was looking for and he competently guided me to one of the best burgers I've had in a while. Double smashed patty, double bacon, cheese, onion. I added lettuce and tomato because I want to dupe myself into believing I had a vegetable that evening. Comes with side of their hand-cut fries and is a hearty portion of well prepared food. When I say this is a two-handed-eat-over-the-plate-like-a-caveman burger, that's exactly what it is. Thing is a monster of beautiful beef and bacon and cheese (sorry vegans, try again). Oh, and the food came out in good time--not fast food, but good food fast. I have a minor quibble with the fries which, while hand cut and nicely seasoned, were a bit under and kinda soggy. Not inedible, but could be better. I think if they blanched the fries before the final cook they'd achieve a crispier outside with that nice cushy potato centre you want in a French fry. But that's the only quibble. Service: six stars Food: four stars Ambiance: four stars Value: five stars I'll be going back again, for sure. No photos this time because I am a pig man and I tend to eat half my plate before my brain says, "hey! Yelp review inbound!"

We love the food at this casual, family friendly sports bar and grill. Lots of room for kids to…read moremove around and booths to pile them into for the best fresh burgers and fries in town. We've tried many of the menu items from apps to desserts and main dishes including shrimp and Mexican inspired entrées. This is a local family business and there are many delicious reasons why they are still going strong into the 3rd Generation.

While spending a weekend fly fishing at the Cliff View Golf Club & Fly Fish Inn, we ate dinner here…read moreeach night, as well as got lunch catered each day and everything was outstanding! This isn't a "greasy spoon" with a boring, basic menu, rather Jenny (the chef) has an amazing menu loaded with freshly made items and sauces. She spends a lot of time and energy putting together some great, uniquely prepared menu items that sound typical, but aren't done the typical way. Her Shrimp Po Boy was outstanding! The bread is part of what makes an amazing Po Boy and she knocked it out of the park by selecting the bread she's using. She explained she specifically selected this bakery for the bread and it came out perfect! The shrimp was perfectly battered with a slight cornmeal batter (I know, not traditional, but perfectly done!) and the sauce on top brought it together nicely! The steak & cheese was excellent! Nice beef, no fat/gristle and great toppings and cheese... We added sautéed jalapeño and onions to it and they really made it taste great! My favorite item was her cole slaw - it was unbelievably tasty and very fresh! You can tell it's made fresh daily!!! The fish sandwich is incredible too... fresh fish with her homemade tartar and a pickle and cheese added... I've never had a fish sandwich with a pickle, but this was great! The bun was incredible too. They offer the typical assortment of wines, beers, and even the popular new alcohol canned drinks. The view, if you sit outside is incredible with views of the cliffs across the Jackson River. Service from the servers, all the way up to Jenny herself was great too. Everyone is treated like family there. Highly recommend stopping in for dinner, lunch, whatever - we definitely enjoyed it!

From the owner: The Brewhouse is a family friendly, affordable, full-service restaurant that offers a unique twist…read moreon pub food, offering specialty burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, house smoked and pulled pork, appetizers and fresh desserts. The restaurant offers beer, wine, and ready to drink cocktails, private parties, and catering services. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating and live entertainment on the weekends. The brewhouse is a great place for date night, celebrations, girls night out, or family gatherings. Reservations are accepted but not required.

Early afternoon visit and it was quiet. Service was attentive and the food was really good with a…read morefew caveats. Will say the ambiance was between family resturant and divebar. The reason for 4 stars is the food while good and unique missed the mark a bit. The fried elements seemed to either indicate the oil was a bit old or they overcooked a few of our items. The fried greenbeans while really good overall and a unique preparation. Had a subtle burnt flavor and same with the Catfish Poboy. The PoBoy was uniquely prepared too with green tomatoes that really worked well. But the condiment was thin, and the tomatoes could have been a bit thicker cut. So flavor was good, but could have been better. The fries that came with the sandwiches were good though. So TLDR, the breading on the catfish, and the fried green beans, was thick and looked slightly over cooked and tasted a tad burnt but at the same time the food itself seemed cooked properly. Not horrible and overall was very good. Just not 5 star. But much better than standard bar food fare. Standout though was the dessert (Hot Brownie with ice cream) it was absolutely amazing. I'll be back and hopefully can give them a 5 star later.

Came to this restaurant while touring Charlottesville with friends. We were at the restaurant an…read moreearly dinner in the early afternoon. The restaurant was empty of customers and only a couple of guys at the bar. The waitress came to our table and took our drink order along with out food order. The drinks didn't arrive for about twenty minutes. After the delivery of the drinks, the waitress didn't return to our table to take a second or subsequent drink orders. Finally, the drinks arrived and we waited for the food. There are a lot of local craft beers on the list, along with a wide selection of whiskies. Would have been fun to try some, but we never really had service at out table. This bar is Irish themed and Irish folk music is played on the sound system, loudly. Not bad, but you do h a very to speak up during conversations. The food arrived and was ,"just okay". I had the fried chicken sandwich, my friends had the burger. My wife had the grilled chicken sandwich. All meals came with fries. The service needs to step up their game. It was not busy at all and the wait staff were more interesting in socializing with each other than tending to the customers. Also, the food was delivered warm, it probably had been sitting under a light for some time. This place has great potential, but changes in service staffs priorities need to happen. Not impressed with this place, but if you decide to give them a try, I hope your experiences are better than ours.