13 Best Restaurants in Roanoke, VA

© The River and Rail Restaurant

Located in the former Lipes Pharmacy space, the River and Rail Restaurant is an intimate bistro serves local, seasonal Southern fare and handcrafted cocktails in a stylish, modern space. The charming restaurant boasts a beautifully restored interior with an open kitchen adorned with hanging cookware and canned produce, creating an inviting and romantic ambiance. The eatery serves a daily-changing, Southern bistro-style menu of farm-to-table fare prepared with the finest locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients and regional produce like house-cured meats and cheeses, pickled vegetables, and house-made condiments. The full-service bar offers a beverage menu of inventive cocktails with a Southern influence, as well as local and imported beers and casual wines from around the world. The River and Rail Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, daily.

2201 Crystal Spring Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24014, Phone: 540-400-6830

© Alexander's

Set in a beautifully restored vintage building that was once Roanoke's largest office supply company and has now been transformed a retro-chic, bohemian oasis, Alexander's is the go-to spot for sophisticated, unpretentious dining. Established in 1979, the elegant restaurant boasts a traditional fine-dining setting with white tablecloths, gleaming silverware, and warm lighting, along with antique décor and light fittings, creating an intimate and romantic ambiance. Seasonally-inspired menus boast prime quality Virginia-aged meats, fresh seafood, and locally sourced organic produce, and the food is paired with fine wines from around the world and classic cocktails from the full-service bar. Alexander's is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and lunch and dinner on Wednesdays.

105 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, Phone: 540-982-6983

© Ben Gui Sushi

Located in the Old Country Plaza, Ben Gui Sushi is a contemporary Japanese restaurant that serves fresh handmade sushi, sashimi, and teppanyaki in a sleek, wood-floored space. The restaurant is decorated in sleek and stylish décor and serves a menu of Japanese cuisine such as Bento Boxes for lunch, consisting of soup, salad, seasonal tempura and California rolls, and an array of hibachi, sushi, sashimi, rolls, tempura, teppanyaki, and other fresh seafood dishes for dinner. Diners can watch the expert sushi chefs preparing specialty rolls at the open sushi bar, and a range of drinks from sake to classic cocktails are available. Ben Gui Sushi is open for lunch and dinner, daily.

4353 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, Phone: 540-772-6888

© Billy's

Billy's is a classic Georgetown pub with a full wooden bar and a buzzing vibe that serves inspired American cuisine and a wide range of drinks in a comfortable, yet refined atmosphere. Located on the corner of Salem and Market Street in Downtown Roanoke, Billy’s boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with great views of the Market Building, historic architectural features, massive mirrors on the walls, and dark wood trimming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The seasonal menu features appetizers like grilled oysters on the half-shell, mac, and cheese with country ham, and grilled chicken wings, followed by entrées of prime steaks, seafood such as flounder filets with garlic and parmesan cheese sauce, and pasta dishes. The full-service bar offers a wide range of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, high-end spirits, and classic cocktails. Billy's is open for lunch and dinner daily.

102 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011, Phone: 540-206-3353

© Blue 5 Restaurant

Blue 5 Restaurant is the place to go for classic Southern-inspired fare, live music, and a spirited, vibrant atmosphere. Boasting high ceilings and friendly, professional wait staff, the restaurant serves popular Southern dishes such as fried oysters, crab salad, fried duck fries, chicken and sausage gumbo, black bean burgers, Cajun pasta, and St. Louis-style ribs. The classic fare is accompanied by the largest selection of craft beer in Southwest Virginia with over 46 taps from around the world, and a range of craft beers by the bottle. There are also casual wines and signature cocktails on the bar menu, and live music three nights a week from local and regional artists and musicians. Blue 5 Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday.

312 2nd St SW, Roanoke, VA 24011, Phone: 540-904-5338

© Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine

Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine is an elegant family-owned and operated restaurant that brings a taste of Brazil to the heart of Southwest Roanoke. Featuring classy quarters with floor-to-ceiling windows, white tablecloths, and soft lighting, as well as outdoor seating for alfresco-style summer dining, Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine offers a fine-dining experience with Brazilian, French, Spanish, and Italian dishes complemented by fine wines and mouthwatering homemade desserts. Courteous and knowledgeable professionals present the sublime food and wine and make guests feel at home in a casual, yet sophisticated ambiance, providing an unforgettable evening. Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday and dinner only on Saturdays.

4167 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, Phone: 540-776-1117

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Coach and Four Restaurant is a family-friendly restaurant that serves classic New American cuisine such as prime steaks and seafood classics in comfortable, colonial-style digs. The restaurant has a cozy dining space with wooden tables and chairs, and a full-service bar where diners can enjoy a pre- or post-dinner drink. The seasonal menu features a variety of fare ranging from prime meats and chicken to fresh seafood, imported pasta and sauces, fresh salads, and vegetarian options, and sweet desserts, with a special menu for kids. Four seafood specials are offered daily; the food is accompanied by an extensive menu of fine wines from around the world, which can be enjoyed by the glass or bottle, craft beers on tap or by the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails. Coach and Four Restaurant is open for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday, and lunch and dinner on Sundays.

5206 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012, Phone: 540-362-4220

© Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse is a long-standing steakhouse that has been serving the finest cuts of aged steak, prime rib, and beef for years. Boasting traditional steakhouse décor with dark wood and leather accents, elegantly dressed tables and gleaming silverware, the steakhouse serves a menu of thick house-butchered cuts of USDA choice steaks, free-range chicken and pork, fresh seafood and a range of vegetarian options. The full-service bar has an extensive menu of fine wines from around the world, which can be enjoyed by the glass or bottle, craft beers on tap or by the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails. Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse is open for dinner only, Monday through Saturday.

104 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, Phone: 540-527-2333

© Lucky

Lucky is a charming farm-to-table eatery that specializes in Country French and Southern American comfort fare, paired with great wines, craft beers, and classic cocktails and served in a warm and welcoming setting. Owned by friends, Hunter Johnson, and J.P. Powell and helmed by Chef TJ Daveldek, Lucky embodies high-end comfort food and craft cocktails and has been providing Roanoke with a refined dining experience for over seven years with modern dining spaces, stylish décor, dim amber lighting, and an intimate and romantic ambiance. The full-service bar has an extensive menu of fine wines from around the world, which can be enjoyed by the glass or bottle, craft beers on tap or by the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails. Lucky is open for dinner, Monday through Saturday.

18 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011, Phone: 540-982-1249

© Luigi's Italian Gourmet Restaurant

Luigi's Italian Gourmet Restaurant is a family-owned and operated restaurant that serves both classic and contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting. Loved by locals and visitors alike, the casual eatery specializes in authentic Northern and Southern Italian cuisine with starters of Italian tapas like broiled sea scallops, bruschetta, and fried oysters. Entrées include pasta primavera Bianco, chicken picatta, mussels Calabria, steak al gorgonzola, pan-seared lamb loin chops, and Frutti de mar, and desserts of Tartufo, spumoni, and chocolate decadence torte. The cuisine is paired with a variety of casual wines from Italy and other wine-growing regions, along with craft beers by the bottle, and made-to-order cocktails, which can be enjoyed in the main dining room or on the outdoor patio in the summer. Luigi's Italian Gourmet Restaurant is open for dinner, seven days a week.

3301 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018, Phone: 540-989-6277

© Nawab Indian Cuisine

Nawab Indian Cuisine brings the rich tastes of India to the tables of Roanoke. Committed to preserving the culture, tradition and culinary flavors of Nawab Indian cuisine, the restaurant has established itself as the top curry connoisseur in the region. The richly varied menu pays homage to the tastes and flavors in India with made-from-scratch dishes using high-quality ingredients, wholesome sauces, and house-toasted spices and traditional spice mixes. Signature dishes include paneer tikka, vegetable pakora, biryanis, tandoori, and specials of Punjabi curry, saag, tikka masala, and vindaloo. Nawab Indian Cuisine is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

118 Campbell Ave SE A, Roanoke, VA 24011, Phone: 540-345-5150

© The Regency Room

Located in the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton, the Regency Room is the epitome of fine dining. The esteemed AAA Four Diamond, award-winning restaurant presents sublime cuisine, world-class wines from around the world, impeccable service and hospitality and an elegant, romantic ambiance. Renowned for dishes like Peanut Soup and Spoonbread, the restaurant uses only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and regional produce available to produce seasonal menus of chef-driven cuisine, which is accompanied by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. The restaurant serves sumptuous breakfast, lunch buffets, and superior a la carte dinners, daily.

110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016, Phone: 540-853-8280

© Table 50

Located in the historic 19th-century Wigmore building in the center of the Historic Roanoke farmers’ market, Table 50 offers an upscale dining experience in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. Using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and regional produce available from the farmer’s market and further afield, the culinary team creates mouthwatering, farm-to-table dishes that promise to delight. Boasting hand-forged brick walls and copper tables, the restaurant exudes a vibrant ambiance in which guests can savor the cuisine, along with fine wines from around the world, craft beers on tap or by the bottle, and handcrafted cocktails. Table 50 is open for dinner only Monday through Sunday.

2135, 309 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA 24011, Phone: 540-904-2350