I wasn't even in the mood for beer, but came here anyways and was shocked…read more I went with a friend for dinner here as the options are super limited in Lexington VA. I was already not in the mood for anymore drinking after spending a weekend in a major tournament in Lynchburg. Anyways, for a Saturday evening, this place was pretty packed both inside and outside. We both ended up getting a flight of beers each and every one was great. The food surprised me as my fish tacos was super fresh. The chips and queso was also great. Overall, a must see - especially for the view of the mountains if you decided to eat outdoors.

Brewery # 445…read more Devil's Backbone is a very large operation it seems. They make beer, the make bourbon, and they make food. They just do them all very slowly or at least they did when I was there. We came here on a Monday evening, and it was somewhat busy but there were visible empty tables and a couple spots at the bar. We went to the bar and waited awhile before the bartender asked what we wanted. I didn't ask for a flight because he seemed too busy. Whatever I wanted they were out of, but I ended up with an Imperial 16-point IPA which was quite tasty. I also got some chicken nachos, but I had to go stand in line to order them. They were adequate but not worth the wait. The place was very disorganized. They had workers always standing by the hostess desk, but the bartender was overwhelmed. Seemed like they should have had more than one, after all it is a brewery. Would have loved to try more beer but we just left and went back into Lexington for another round at another place. I don't know maybe it was just a bad night.

Had a lovely time at this fine establishment while visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains for leafing…read more They had great drink selection, live music, cozy outdoor area, and decent food. Service was fast and friendly also. Parking was lacking though .

Just the other morning riding through a section of Shenandoah Avenue that I had never taken before,…read moreI discovered a place so amazing that made me come back and visit that same evening. By doing so I was able to confirm firsthand my suspicion of my amazing finding and wanted to share with the readers of my review so that they too are able to enjoy this golden needle in the haystack never explored, yet in their back yard. But before I begin, I would like to thank and give tribute to the business partners who came up with idea of this place and never allowed their life circumstances get in the way of making their dream come true for all of us, the community, to be able to share and enjoy. Twisted Track Brewpub is more than just a full-service brewery and kitchen, serving upscale food and beverages in a cool and relaxed environment. It is the perfect meeting place and entertainment venue for families and friends to meet and share quality time with each other in a safe and amusing place. First of all I was very impressed by the beautiful, open space architectural design of the building's interior as well as its exterior front seating area patio. They are welcoming and make you feel at home. When you arrive and walk inside you are immediately captivated by the place with tables and chairs all over, and a ramp and stairs that lead to a counter high above where orders are taken and paid for after you've had an opportunity to examine the menus which have been placed on every table. There "just the right size" and quality food selection menu made me want to enjoy all items listed. Especially accompanying them with a side of their very unique and amazing fat curly fries, which they call "Twisted Fries." At the counter, and extremely welcoming and friendly young lady greeted me with a smile and explained the variety of drinking items available, including very creative non-alcoholic drinks, such as the Collective Art Guava Go, which I ended up having. After ordered this and a Pulled Pork Sandwich with an order of Twisted Fries, I paid and was given my drink and a beeper to notify me when my order was ready and to go pick it up at the order pickup counter. After I sat down at a table of my choosing facing a small stage on the left side of the building, the beeper beeped and I went to pick up my order. Again the staff their were very friendly and nice. They even allowed me to photograph other menu items that were waiting on the counter for my readers to be able to view and admire. Then as I enjoyed the food that was amazingly delicious, including those amazing Twisted Fries, I looked around and the clientele seemed to be just normal and clean folks enjoying a good time. There was a group of what looked like business associates at one of the large tables. A family at another table, where the father was playing UNO with his son, using gigantic size cards. A couple at another table and so on. Many seemed like repeat customers. Since it was a Friday evening. Friday, January 17th to be more precise. It was Live Music Night and William Seymour, a musician and recording artist from Noth Carolina was scheduled to perform. He practiced on the stage for a while. Them came down and handed out his very creative square business cards with a QR code to be able to pay for TIPS and merchandise with venmo. He then went up the stage and sang and played his guitar. To conclude all I can say is: What an extraordinary dining and entertaining experience this has been. I highly recommend this place for an enjoyable evening with family and friends, and am honored to be the one who has been able to make you aware of this gem of a place.

Brews were great, pizza tasted good, but it was cold, at least the toppings were, and kind of soggy…read morein the middle. I had to go find napkins and ask for red pepper flakes. The decor was cool, ancient doors covered with tempered glass for tables. The bathrooms were clean. Service was okay, but it was kind of a step up to order place, and I guess napkins and such were help yourself. They had lots of board games, and several people were enjoying them.

Beer snobs rejoice! Heliotrope is a true craft brewery serving clean and complex beers. My hubby…read moreand I enjoy trying all sorts of breweries but, it is always a treat to find a place like this. They have a small variety of styles and some of our favorites are their hazy IPA, salted marzen and plum conditioned sour. The service is friendly and helpful as well. As if all this wasn't enough, wood fired pizzas are also available! And their dough is delicious with that little pillowy stretch to it. It makes for a mouthwatering pairing.

YUM! We stopped in for what I thought would be a light dinner but I did not realize the portion…read moresizes or the flavor would keep me eating more than i intended. My husband and I split the nachos, and I ordered the tomato bisque and grilled cheese. The nachos were HUGE - like 6 people could have easily shared them - but they were so good, completely loaded with cheese, salsa, pickled onions and jalapenos, beans, and grilled chicken. We barely put a dent in them but not for lack of trying. The grilled cheese and soup were also really tasty. I wish I was less full and able to enjoy it more. Our server was great, and the outside area is lovely. I definitely want to try more of their alcoholic options, and other food options, next time I am in the area.

This was a positive experience due to the following: -Bri…read more(server) was really sweet and personable. She did a good job of managing several tables' needs. -Philly cheesesteak was pretty good, I'd give it a 6/10 -truffle fries were DELICIOUS. Very garlic-y in the best way -chili cheese fries were good Only complaint: -my friend wasn't a fan of the brisket grilled cheese bc she said the brisket was a little too fatty and not the 'melt in your mouth' kind of fat, but 'chewy hard to swallow' kind of fat Overall good experience!

Low key brewery with about 30 beers on tap, so there's something for everyone. Very reasonably…read morepriced for craft beer. You also can do a flight of 4 which is what I ordered. There was one beer is did not care for (and I'm not normally one to leave beer behind) and the bartender noticed and let me choose another beer which I really appreciated. There were a few food items, but that's definitely not their bread and butter, so I opted for elsewhere for dinner. The vibe is pretty chill. They have a few TVs so watching the college World Series and the World Cup was nice! Definitely recommend for an afternoon beer in downtown Roanoke.

Excellent beer. Great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful server. She was very knowledgeable about…read morethe variety of beer. If I lived near here I would come often.

Weekday drop in on way back to Shenandoah. The place is hige in and out. The menu has a good mix of…read morefavorites. I had a smash burger with shrooms and cheese and it was so juicy and tasty, really great. Wifey ordered the fish tacos and our waiter told us people come just for those tacos. He was right. Lots of meaty fish, cooked well and seasoned with the salsa so well. And we had the Dark Hollow and other Hollow beers which were flavorful. Have to also shout out our waiter who was kind, humorous and quick. Wish you all would open a place up here near Philly.

Excellent blue ridge brewery with large and comfortable outside eating area. There is an inside but…read moreunless it's raining why miss the view. Excellent beer, as expected, and a style for every palate Service is surprisingly fast for such large place. Great experience.

The blue cheese burger was excellent! Service attentive and the atmosphere was very inviting.read more

This is an amazing location next to an art park (which hosts a farmers market on Saturdays). They…read morehave a lot of indoor seating, which was great for us because we want to sit for a while to eat and read without feeling we were inhibiting them from seating other people. There is also outdoor seating. I had their Trail Blazin Chili while my spouse and one of their salads. Both were delicious! The service was wonderful - attentive without hovering. We're looking forward to being in Charlottesville again and visiting this location!

We were visiting and had a fun and relaxing time. The flight was a great way to sample the menu. An…read moreOktoberfest themed German food truck was on the back. Kid friendly back area and board games inside. TVs with football on was also entertaining. Staff was very cool and helpful and loved the kilt! The Ghost cherry porter is a must try! A total local gem for all!

Reasonable prices and good selection of beers! Good atmosphere for both a larger group or a quick…read moredrink. Plenty of TVs spaced around the indoor area. Chill patio outside but there were quite a few bugs in the summer.

This place is very family friendly and has a fun, relaxing ambiance and the food is just as…read moresatisfying. The entire experience from the parking lot to the door is worth its weight in gold for the reasonable price and overall experience. The food is delectable and every piece of decor is a conversation piece. They do offer beer sampling.

We were really disappointed with our experience, especially considering the price. The outdoor…read morespace is still beautiful and makes for a nice place to relax with a drink, but the dining experience fell well short of expectations. We visited around 3:00 p.m., well before the dinner rush, so we weren't expecting service delays or other issues. Unfortunately, the food was bland, overly oily, and significantly overpriced for the quality. We used to come here regularly and always enjoyed it, but it just isn't what it once was. The dining area was also uncomfortably warm, as the air conditioning didn't appear to be on. The only relief came when the kitchen door opened. Service felt rushed and impersonal as well--we were greeted with a curt "Where do you want this plate?" when our food arrived, which didn't make us feel particularly welcome. The property itself remains a lovely place to spend some time outdoors, but based on this visit, we wouldn't recommend it as a destination for dinner. We hope the restaurant can return to the level of quality and hospitality it once offered.