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    The Copper Kettle

    3.8 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Beer Bar
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Prime Rib big & outstanding!  Cauliflower homemade excellent as were fries!
    Leigh D.

    This represents July 2024 photo series. It was the 4th of July, which was a Thursday in 2024. My girlfriend's parents' home is down by Smith Mountain Lake, so we took a week down there. We were going to get a big Italian meal for an early dinner as we hadn't eaten much. But I looked on my left, and saw a sign. I exclaimed Thursday is Prime Rib day! I had my g/f U-turn. She had been to Copper Kettle before and said it was good. I checked the menu and was comparable in price to other prime rib (which honestly is expensive), but it was a good size. They only have the prime rib on a Thursday; so it's not that it's a little cheaper on a Thursday. It's that it's not available at all the other 6 days of the week. I asked the server a lot of questions about the sides. She assured me the cauliflower is better than it sounds, the way they prepare it. She said that people generally like the cauliflower. I asked if I didn't like could I switch it out with something else. She said that was fine. I guess if I had a complaint, it would be that they couldn't do a side salad. But guess what, the cauliflower was surprisingly excellent. My second side I got fries, which were delicious too. As for the prime rib, it was one of the best I've had in a long time! I raved to my g/f about how great it was. I think my g/f really liked her fish & chips or the like. The restaurant was clean, service was relatively fast, friendly hostess & server, and was excellent food. Highly recommend, would definitely try to get back here on a Thursday in the future, and if it isn't a Thursday, then I'd try another item here.

    Balsamic Chicken
    Karen M.

    This was our first time dining at The Copper Kettle, but definitely not our last. This was a special anniversary dinner, however there were many families dining while we were there so we would be comfortable bringing our family next time. It seemed perfect either way. The outside dining looked nice but it was a bit chilly so we stayed inside. Our meal was delicious. From the mussels we enjoyed as an appetizer, the ribeye and balsamic chicken entrees and yummy desserts. Hannah our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and just the right amount of attentive. We are looking forward to going back, maybe a Sunday brunch!

    Caesar Salad
    R S.

    I'm so glad to have this restaurant in the area! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The owner great also. If you want to see some of the best sunset views, come here in the evenings! They have the world's best Caesar salad also!

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    Austin H.

    Great place to visit with your smith mountain lake adventure! Recommend the Turkey platter or the dry rub pork loin.

    The view, beautiful and comfortable outdoor seating!

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    Food wholesome and service is great. My favorite is voodoo pasta and or meatloaf dinner with brown gravy

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    Great food beautiful place and wonderful wait staff. Evening sunsets are the best on the lake.

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    Great first time experience at Copper Kettle! Lovely outdoor view, and had a great salmon!! Will definitely be coming back.

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    Greater server, excellent steaks and mashed cauliflower, lots of menu choices and nice patio view

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    Big Lick Brewing Company

    Big Lick Brewing Company

    4.4(90 reviews)
    17.0 mi
    $

    Loved this brewery (full disclosure, the band that was playing- Night Shift- was amazing and the…read moremain basis for this review!). The beer was good and the ambiance was fun. Lots of bonus points for being dog friendly! Also enjoyed the fire pits and Cornhole games! Service was friendly and efficient.

    We were visiting the area and wanted to check out a local brewery…read more We arrived shortly after 7pm after parking in a small parking garage down the street since their parking lot was full. It was a beautiful fall evening and there were a good number of people enjoying both the outdoor and indoor spaces. We made our way inside and were impressed they also had a live band playing on the stage. We looked around a bit, enjoying the industrial feel of the building and the music. We took a place in line and ultimately I chose a pint of the Bareback Bronco IPA. We love good swag so we made our way to look at the offerings. My wife quickly commented on their cute and clever designs which are printed on soft, comfortable cotton shirts, hoodies, etc. They also had a good selection of assorted discount t shirts available in small, xxl and xxxl sizes. The band engaged the audience with the Chris Stapleton favorite, Tennessee Whiskey which was fun. We ultimately decided to enjoy one of the high top tables outside while I drank my beer, which I enjoyed and ended up purchasing an additional 4-pack for our long weekend in Roanoke. Great stop, if you enjoy local breweries, make sure to stop in. We noticed they are also open Sundays. We did see some people with food that appeared to either have been delivered or they brought with them.

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    Big Lick Brewing Company
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    A Few Old Goats Brewing

    A Few Old Goats Brewing

    4.7(36 reviews)
    17.2 mi
    $$

    In Roanoke for the day and needed a beer…read more Scale: 1-5 Beer: 5 - I had the NE IPA that was good. Saw a porter and ESB that I will try next time. Atmosphere: 5 - Relaxed vibe. Nice outdoor seating. Service: 5 - Quick and informative. Food: N/A Cultural/Political Agenda (1-5): 5 -Everyone is welcome. No preachy nonsense or virtue signaling, just beer, as it should be.

    We enjoy visiting local breweries and decided to stop in at AFOG on a Sunday evening at 6:30pm…read moreafter calling and confirming their hours. The brewery was easy to find and we originally thought it was housed inside an old school building but later learned it was previously a health services building. In addition to AFOG, there are also residential apartments in the remaining adjoining part of the building. There is a large outdoor area where a birthday celebration was happening amongst a small group. We proceeded inside and were immediately greeted by Sam. She helped me identify the IPA options and i immediately chose their Millennial Serum, which is a hazy imperial style that I enjoy. We looked around a bit, snapped some photos and looked at their swag. I'm a big tie dye guy and I was happy to see they had a great selection of AFOG tie dye shirts in my size. We decided to sit at the bar while I enjoyed my beer and chatted about our day. We also enjoyed talking with Sam and learning more about the brewery. We learned they are soon opening their second location in Buchanan, Virginia. Great stop, we felt welcomed, the beer was delicious and I have a new tie dye that will remind me of our time in Roanoke.

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    River District Social - Side Salad

    River District Social

    4.3(36 reviews)
    41.7 mi

    Ok first of all I never order boneless wings but when I share with my wife she likes boneless…read morewings. So we got Boneless lemon pepper with a side of hot honey and ranch. As I cut a piece of the chicken, I noticed it was extremely tender. I also noticed that it appeared to be chunks of a breast hand battered. I dipped the chicken into the hot honey and then the ranch. OMG it was the BEST boneless chicken wing I've ever had! Seasoned perfectly with lemon pepper and cooked to perfection. We ate the whole plate of chicken! Brooke was our server and she said she was going to try them herself later. She was very helpful and offered a wide variety of food and drink options. I like when staff has actually tried the food and drinks to be able to offer and honest opinion. I ordered a river District, social margarita and a rum punch. Both were very good. The inside is so cool. The restaurant is a warehouse that they've turned to a recreational building to include pool tables, bowling alleys, and golf simulators. We will definitely be coming back!

    Came in on a Tuesday night with my best friend for the $5 burger deal, which is a solid start. Just…read moreknow you are getting their standard burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and fries. Simple and classic. We both made a few tweaks. She skipped the onions, added ketchup and mustard, and got a side salad. I kept mine simple with no ketchup or mustard. Food came out fast. Appetizer and burgers hit the table in just over five minutes, which was impressive. The burgers were good. Not over the top, but juicy and worth the price. The only miss was the bun. It was cold and could have used a quick toast or at least some heat. The house salad was fresh with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheese, and croutons. I tried to swap my fries for sweet potato fries and ended up getting both, so no complaints there. Just know the sweet potato fries count as extra. Fries came out hot and stayed hot. The sweet potato fries had a nice balance, not soggy, not too hard. The corn fritters were the standout. Crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside. Service from Amber or Shannon was great. Attentive, friendly, and helpful. The only slowdown came at the end. It took longer to get the check than it did to receive the food. The space is in a reclaimed industrial building with exposed brick and high ceilings. Very large and open with plenty of room for groups and events. There is a main dining area, a busy bar, and a separate section with bowling lanes. The crowd was mixed. Families, couples, groups, people at the bar, even a few on laptops. Plenty of TVs and music, but it stays at a manageable level. Accessibility is decent with a lift available. Parking is nearby street or lot parking. Overall, a fun, casual place with strong value, especially on Tuesday nights. Must order: Corn fritters Heads up: Buns may come out cold and sweet potato fries are an extra

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    Full service Bar area

    Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack - Pork Ribs, brisket, sausage, corn bread

    Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack

    4.9(13 reviews)
    23.1 mi

    Every good thing experiences growth, and so has this family-owned business that started as a food…read moretruck in 2023 with a menu of North Carolina- and South Carolina-style barbecue staples. And now has opened a brick-and-mortar shack with a Texas-style barbecue in the heart of Salem, Virginia. After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, 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 uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. I love a good barbeque, so as soon as I found out about this place, I set-up the GPS of my Lexus to 602 W 4th Street, Salem, Virginia, and drove down there to go try it out. As I was approaching the restaurant, I was intrigued by the architectural design of the this small restaurant. Words can't do justice to describe its appearance, so I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its food. It was literally a shack with two large glass garage doors serving as the windows. Inside the place was clean with a rustic look that created the perfect laid down ambiance to better enjoy eating your barbecue. There, I had the opportunity of meeting Brent Bowles, the owner and the artist who designed the cute pig image for their logo. He was able to explain that his restaurant has a full bar with beer, wine and liquors, highlighting a selection of bourbon. He also was able to clarify the "Sweet" in the restaurant's name, in that they plan to carry special desserts such as smoked pecan pies and top-notch ice cream from the Tillamook Creamery. After I sat myself at a table near the window to have enough light to capture its food at its best, a friendly lady server came up to greet me with a copy of the menu and took my drink order. I ordered a Coke and began reviewing the menu. As starter I ordered the Brisket Sliders, and as my main entrée, a Pulled Pork Sandwich with French Fries as a Classic Side, which they charged $3.50 extra for them, and they were even not that many. My server was a bit inexperienced, because she brought me all the food at once, instead as starters first and then the main entrée. The food was amazingly delicious, with generous portions of meat in all the sandwiches. The starter Brisket Sliders were a meal by themselves, and are meant to share. I are one of the three and took the other two home for later so I could fit the Pulled Pork Sandwich. For dessert, the owner who was sitting at the bar, recommended that I have a piece of their Smoked Pecan Pie. It tasted delicious, reminding me of the caramel popcorn I use to eat at the beach when I was growing up. As you were probably able to see in my photographs, the place also had a small patio with picnic tables to be able to dine outdoors in good weather. I definitely recommend this place for when you're feeling like eating barbecue. And I can assure you, you won't be disappointed.

    Great BBQ. Not covered up by excessive sauce. Have had it at the Salem ballpark and the Salem…read morelocation. Drinks, BBQ and ice cream and cheesecake, all in one spot. Service was super friendly.

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    Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack - The interior of the restaurant with the owner sitting at the bar.

    The interior of the restaurant with the owner sitting at the bar.

    Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack - My Coke.

    My Coke.

    Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack - My Lexus and the restaurant in the back.

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    My Lexus and the restaurant in the back.

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