Thursday night we were able to walk in without reservations around 5:30pm. Service was slow but the…read morefood was exceptional. My husband ordered his dinner from the "Starters" and I ordered from the "Main courses". Our meals came out at different times and so we watched each other eat. Suggestion: make sure you tell your server to bring it ALL out at the same time IF you order from different areas of the menu. Not all servers are seasonal servers.

Pasta excellent Fish overcooked…read moreSaw great reviewsso tried it Debating if i will go back, probably not

This location opened this past June and I hadn't had a chance to check it out. They've got some…read moregreat cocktails! I went with the vadka mule, which was very well-made. Vibes are different than most similar establishments around the area. Mostly older folks here. There's plenty of seating, and the ambiance is quite modern. Service was good, except one of the bartenders was a bit sassy with one of my friends. One great aspect is that they allow you to eat food here from outside, as they don't serve food here. As a result, you're only allowed to order two drinks per day according to VA law. Overall, still a good spot and I definitely would come back.

Great whiskey bar in Blacksburg A little of the eaten path so don't miss this wonderful place…read more They have been making some very good bourbons and a terrific atmosphere Highly recommend for any bourbon lover visiting Vt

Found them on Yelp while looking for a place open past 10pm. We wanted a full meal and this place…read moredelivered. Staff: awesome service! Kudos to the main guy taking our order and bringing it to our table. He was the all around order taker, drink maker and very patient guy. Food: Bar food at its finest, and I say this with all appreciation. The fries are the best we have had in a long time. Perfectly seasoned and fried fresh and a huge basket. Most of our group ordered the generous portions of French dip. We also got the pirogies with house made onion dip. His cocktails were yummy and a nice heavy pour. Ambiance: straight up bar atmosphere complete with a front room dart area. Bathrooms are clean, tables are high tops with lots of seating. Would be nice to have more lighting but hey it's a pub. Crowd looks local and a bit older than the average college demographic. We will definitely be back.

Of your then owner off this pace not your best employee letting no one in This place could be so…read moremuch better Ok well found out getting in only 2 bartenders barely able to keep up This has to be the worst run bar in blacksburg

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.

We can't say enough of this place. We had a wonderful visit for Sunday brunch. Ty (bartender and…read morehost) was excellent and very friendly. This was our first time here celebrating our son's birthday. I got the chicken biscuit which was excellent. The chicken and waffles were really good to. This really could be for two people. The drinks were excellent. We will definitely come back to try their lunch/dinner menu.

It was ok. Service was a bit slow and not as attentive as I would like. The steak was okay a bit on…read morethe fatty side and the broccolini was sparse. It looked like portion sizes varied by person. We were seated upstairs in the private section so it was very peaceful. Downstairs and outside was pretty packed.

Why did it take me 3 years to find you?! Had a great dinner with my daughter. The wine and drink…read moreflights are plentiful and varied. We were lucky that Casandra ( head of wines) was available to guide us through options and answer questions. We have been curious to find wines without all the additives and got an education on the latest sustainable trends. Left with a Malbec that was delicious and I did not think I liked Malbecs til I met this one! Hopeful we can get in for our daughter's upcoming graduation. The whole family will enjoy this place. I had potato/leek soup and thoroughly enjoyed the dip app. The hummus creamy and flavorful and the whipped feta with hot money unique. My daughter's salad was large and the greens plentiful. Hope to try the grilled cheese with tapenade on my next visit.

Came here on a Saturday evening and it was empty. We got 2 flights- Sprizter and Old World…read more We also did a build your own charcuterie board with 2 cheeses & 2 meats. Place was decorated nicely and it is a perfect spot for date night! They also have outdoor seating

The price here is an amazing value for what we thought was a really good Japanese meal…read more The sashimi Deluxe was a work of art, and really good variety of sushi. The fried rice that came with the chicken katsu don was great, smokey and flavorful from the hibachi. The unagi don comes in a nice wooden box with a lot of fish and tamago. The chicken katsu was even better than the typical katsu found at Japanese restaurants. Overall I would highly recommend Ocean Samurai, it was a great value and really great food.

Travel for Blacksburg! Ocean Samurai has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. It's rare to…read morefind a place that balances quality, creativity, and community the way they do. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting -- not too flashy, just thoughtfully designed with a clean, modern aesthetic. It's the kind of place where you can just as easily bring your family for a quiet dinner or meet up with friends for a casual night out. The sushi here is consistently fresh and beautifully presented. I'm not someone who's easily impressed by rolls -- but Ocean Samurai's signature rolls are something else. You can tell they put real care into each dish, both in flavor and presentation. Even the rice is seasoned just right, which says a lot. I also appreciate the range of options for folks who don't eat raw fish -- their bento boxes, hibachi, and cooked items are just as good. One of the things I really love is how they've made an effort to connect with the community. It's clear they care about the people who live here, not just the students. The staffs are friendly and down-to-earth, and they always greet returning guests like family. I've had several conversations with the owners and it's obvious they're passionate about what they do. Whether it's a lunch break during the work week or a relaxing dinner on the weekend, Ocean Samurai is the kind of place that makes you proud to support a local business. I hope it stays for a long time.

I got the Arroz Con Pollo, along with a Jumbo Pina Colada Margarita…read more This dish isn't a traditional Mexican dish - it's actually more Caribbean - but due to the massive demand for it in the South, it's a staple of menus here but not really found anywhere else in the US - that's why I had to make sure to get it while I was here as I hadn't had it before and I know this place is known for it This food was absolutely fantastic The dish came with a TON of grilled chicken pieces on rice, along with a lot of vegetables, and a cheese-like dip Starting with the chicken, it was really good, and as I mentioned, there was a lot of it it was also soft and not quite juicy - but definitely not overcooked/dry either. it was really satisfying to bite into it wasn't super well seasoned - but there was enough that it was detectable the rice itself was pretty nice and well-flavored. it wasn't anything too special but it served as a solid base for the rest of the toppings the vegetables were pretty fantastic - and served as a great complement to the chicken. I was especially a big fan of the grilled onions and the peppers, as these were cooked really well. however, the tomatoes weren't great. charging extra for these was a little strange, but I didn't mind it what really brings the dish overall together and takes it to another level is the cheese dip that mixes throughout everything if this was too cheesy - it would ruin the entire dish by making it practically inedible if it didn't have a strong flavor, the entire dish would basically feel plain however, this was just perfect. It had a hint of cheese, but most surprisingly, it had a bunch of other flavors in there too that created a sauce that coated every part of the dish and significantly increased the flavor of everything it touched this resulted in the overall meal having a comforting, deep flavor profile that was really, really good The margarita was also decent - it was super sugary and you couldn't taste the alcohol that much, but it was enjoyable to drink For the price, this was a pretty great deal. When adding the vegetables onto the ACP, it came out to around 15 dollars, and this was a really nice portion size given that price. The jumbo margarita was also a really large drink for around 9 dollars

El Rodeo is one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in Blacksburg and is a favorite among Tech…read morestudents. Located close to campus, it's walking distance from most of the university and is easily accessible by bus. They have cocktail deals every day of the week, and I especially like their jumbo margaritas. I always get the mango one, and it tastes just like a smoothie. I like their quesabirria tacos, which come with a side of compote. The balance of flavors is amazing with a nice touch of cilantro and there is not too much cheese. Their cheese sauce, which comes on a lot of their rice dishes, is also delicious and really elevates the flavor. It can get very busy in the restaurant and the seats are very close together, so it can get a little loud, but the service is always very quick.

Excellent food. Lots of beverage choices, including a huge selection of draft beer…read more Everything is cooked to order so it definitely takes a little longer to get your food but completely worth it.

I've had this pizza before, and I thought it was really fantastic, so I was pretty excited to try…read moreit again Most of the pizza was pretty similar to the last time I've had it. This starts with the olive oil and garlic base - which I prefer over the traditional red sauce base for pizzas When going with this option, the pizza gets an oily, buttery, flavor that tastes really good - with an additional garlic flavor I did think it could be thicker - as the pizza did seem to be a bit on the thinner side. All three of the cheeses tasted pretty good but maybe there could've been more of it Moving on to the toppings, my favorite part by far was the mushrooms. These were just fantastic - cooked well, combined great with the olive oil base, and were really soft and juicy. The rest of the toppings weren't super noticeable, however, as I didn't taste the onions/chives that much I do have to mention how good the garlic aioli swirl was - it just adds that slight extra bit of oil/garlic flavor but only in certain spots The part that strongly disappointed me here was the crust When I've had the pizza before - it's been fantastic - but this time it was incredibly chewy and barely even edible. My jaw was in pain from chewing after finishing the crust on my very first slice. If not for this being the case in every slice of the pizza I had, I would've given this a really high score, but the crust being so bad drags this down overall significantly. Not sure what happened in this case - but I somewhat considered sending the pizza back due to it For the price, this won't beat national chains like Dominos, and I do think (certain) options at Dominos are better, but compared to other foods it's still a good enough price for a full meal

I'm a fan of The Milk Parlor…read more In terms of food and drinks, they're known for having an array of "gourmet grilled cheeses" and somewhat obscure drinks and shooters (i.e. White Russians, Picklebacks (pickle juice + whiskey), etc.). I tried the Fungus Among Us -- it was a little greasy, but that's to be expected with grilled cheese; overall, a tasty sandwich. I think where it really shines is the ambiance (note: I haven't been since February 2020, pre-COVID). The Milk Parlor has a really great casual, underground (literally) atmosphere, and they host lots of events during different nights of the week. They continued the tradition of Salsa Nights on Wednesdays that Sycamore Deli had, there are Comedy Nights every other week, and the occasional open mic. The events I've gone to have been really fun, and a cool way to meet and support others in the community. Would recommend if you want a chill environment, reasonably priced food/drinks, and good customer service.

The manager is objectively just awful. Yelled "why are you whispering" when I ordered despite me…read morescreaming over the band, and then left out a portion of my order after we had back and forth talked about what exactly I wanted (it was literally just a koozie that she decided the price on on the spot). After the interaction, two other customers that saw it mentioned their bad experiences with her that night. Then she proceeds to give a koozie for free to a guy. Also will straight up ignore you and not serve you if she decides she doesn't like you. Get a real job if you don't want to bartend as a manager at YOUR understaffed bar.