One of my favorite restaurants in Lynchburg! I moved away, but when I recently was back in town I…read morehad to stop at Bootleggers and it was as amazing I had remembered! The fries were so good - fresh cut. And the ranch dressing is home made (need I say more!?) My salad was great!

Food was great. We had: - Pretzel bites (4/5) they were a…read morebit greasy but still tasted great and the cheese dip and mustard were fantastic. - Southern Belle (5/5) it was fantastic. All the toppings went great together and meat was cooked well (only wish it had been more smashed, was a little thick). Seriously one of the best burgers I've had in a while. - Smashburger (4.5/5) just wished the patty was more smashed. But still good. - Build your own (4.5/5) just wished the patty was more smashed. But still good. - fries and onion rings (4.5/5) these were both very good. - kids grilled cheese (our only complaint was that they didn't have a fruit bowl option) - Downeast cider (5/5) Service was great. Just took a little longer for our food to come out than anticipated (especially with a 19 month old also at the table). But waitress and manager were great and came over to check on us often due to the wait.

Brew Ridge Taps is an absolute gem. If you're even remotely into craft beer, this place is a…read moremust-stop. Their selection of Virginia brews is seriously impressive -- local favorites, hard-to-find options, plus a solid lineup from beyond the state. You can tell they actually care about what's on tap. It's not just "a lot" of beer -- it's great beer. The food totally holds its own too. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and the kind of comfort food you want when you're settling in with a pint (or two). No afterthought kitchen here. We happened to be there on a live music night and wow -- what a vibe. The music was fantastic, the sound wasn't overwhelming, and the whole place felt lively without being chaotic. The patrons were kind and friendly, and the staff? Absolutely top-notch. Welcoming, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there -- which makes all the difference. This is one of those spots that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. We'll absolutely be dropping in every time we're in the area. Highly recommend.

Such a fun place! Outstanding beer selection and super friendly staff. Among the food highlights --…read moreHouse-made pimento cheese and pico de gallo are fabulous! Great live music too!

Wonderful food and environment. The wine selection is incredible. Owner is a joy and food delicious!read more

Great food and wine! Wonderful atmosphere would recommend! The servers are welcoming and…read moreaccommodating!

Beautiful views! Lovely wine. Great place to sit for a…read morewhile and enjoy great wine.........

This stop was an unplanned visit as we were driving down 81…read more It is a beautiful venue. There is not a lot of parking spaces and some folks were parking on the road as you drive up to the beer room. There are a few indoor seats, a covered patio with seating, and then outdoor seating with umbrellas at the tables. There was a duet playing live music on the day we were there and they were pretty good. The beer was ok- I had a pilsner. My wife got a blend of white wine, which she really enjoyed. They had a beer truck on site the day we were there. This spot is also dog friendly. Pro tip for this place if you want to stay for a sunset- bring your own chairs and you can sit up on the ridge facing the sunset. Several groups brought their own food and were sitting out on the ridge. We will definitely go back later in the day for a sunset.

Gross. The bread and sandwich was gross. Very disappointing Reuben. Served on a sub roll weird…read more Thought it would be better. Fries and service were only redeeming qualities.

Really had an interesting experience at Yellow Submarine. They are under new management with a…read moresignificantly reduced menu. I really loved their chicken salad sandwich! But it is no longer available. So with some concern, I ordered the Italian, toasted and fully dressed. Again, to be honest, it did look that great. Then I took a bite ... it was excellent. I have nothing but good things to say. I actually went back and had three sandwiches in a week. What was really good, was the team offered to make any sub from their previous menu. Overall, very positive experience.

Great service. Aaron is a great bartender. The atmosphere is good as well…read more I've eaten the burgers, they are good, wings are good as well. The hottest spice tastes good but nothing to cry over lol

Good burger place with lots of fun menu option s or build your own…read more Promptly greeted with minimal wait time on a Friday night. Nice to see a place with plentiful wait staff. Waiter was attentive and friendly. Burgers did not disappoint.

What a great pit stop for a mid afternoon coffee. I was greeted warmly and graciously by Midas who…read moreserved up an incredible Hazelnut Cafe Latte. The atmosphere was chill and the setting is warm and cozy. You won't regret. It.

After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last…read moreyear, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those young established ones that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The BiblioPub is the perfect example. Located on Campbell Ave, in Downtown Roanoke's West End District, almost next to the Locker Room Lofts, The BiblioPub calls itself a Bookstore, Coffee Shop, and Beer & Wine Lounge. With a Cafe Menu divided into Sandwiches, Coffee and Tea, and Beer & Wine, it also stocks current pastries and sweets from locally owned bakeries. As soon as I found out of its existence, and reviewed its website, I immediately headed over there to discover what this place was all about. What I found completely amazed me. A large open space with furniture arranged in such a way as to create warm and cozy spaces where people can go to read, eat, drink, view and purchase used and new books, and socialize with one another in a cozy and comfortable environment where they can get together with old friends or meet and make new ones. A welcoming and friendly staff consisting of two ladies were situated behind the bar counter, where they greet and meet with their customers, take their orders, and bring the orders to the tables where they are seated. If the order is for an alcoholic beverage, I saw them checking the person's ID before processing it. They also were chatting with the customers seated at the bar drinking some beers. There are bookcases full of used and new books, reasonably priced, so one could get a sense of the book there and decide if to purchase it and take it home with them. Since I already had dined, I ordered a lemon muffin and a large Iced Café Latte. After paying with a credit card, I went to sit down with my muffin and one of the staff brought me the coffee when it was ready. I believe this is a wonderful concept for a place where one can go, enjoy reading a good book, have a snack or light meal, cool down with an Iced Coffee, beer, or a glass of wine, while socializing with friends in a safe and cozy environment.

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.

Jake was an excellent bartender, and the food was delicious! Staff handled pressure well. Going…read moreback tonight!

Absolutely amazing food. It was our first time here and our waitress's Chase and Izabella were…read morebeyond helpful and very informative!! I got the French quarter, absolutely amazing. Not a single complaint. My girlfriend got the black angus steak, let me tell you this restaurant KNOWS how to cook a steak. Medium rare was beyond tender and juicy. All sides were delicious as well.

This is such a great place to go and grab a drink or a burger. The menu changes on occasion and the…read morenew additions are always wonderful. The staff and bartenders are really nice and always happy to provide recommendation.

Bentleys is so good! I grabbed a burger and fries when we visited and they were both solidly good…read more Portion sizes aren't massive for the price you pay, but the quality is definitely there! The staff were kind and attentive, and the ambiance was nice as well. We are so happy to have somewhere like this in the rivermont area!