ROANOKE RESTAURANTS – LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Welcome to Roanoke, VA. There is an amazing choice of restaurants within walking distance of Hotel Roanoke. Most restaurants are locally owned and the Downtown area features few restaurant chains, so each one has its unique feel and taste.
Alejandros Mexican – casual Tex-Mex dining with both inside and outside seating. Unlimited chips and salsa and a wide variety of Mexican beer, sodas and tequila, as well as domestic selections of beer and wine. XXX No reservation needed. $ - $$
Alexanders – finer dining with a selection of locally sourced entrees and salads. Reservation recommended. $$$ 540-982-6983
Beamers 25–For outstanding burgers, fries and sandwiches, as well as one of the best selections of draft beer, visit Beamers 25. It is located near the corner of Fourth St and Salem Ave. $$ or 540-904-6233.
Blue 5 has been featured in Gun & Garden for items such as the fried oysters and catfish BLT. With over 40 beers on tap, it is a great place to sit back and listen to local blues bands. Casual dining. Reservations recommended for dinner. It is located at the corner of Second St and Kirk Ave. $$ 540-904-5338 or go to
Blues BBQ – located in the Market Square, they feature chicken, pork and beef BBQ. Some of the best ribs in town and a top selection of Bourbons and Rye. Casual $-$$ 540-344-5683
Billy’s Restaurant - directly across the bridge from Hotel Roanoke. It features a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, steaks, prime rib and fish. They have an excellent wine and cocktail selection. Casual.$$-$$$ Reservation highly recommended. or 540-206-3353
Corned Beef and Co. – sandwiches, salads and pub fare
or 540-342-3354. $-$$. casual
Luckys Restaurant – Brings an exciting blend of southern and French influences and one of the best bars in town. Received rave reviews from Garden and Gun for its fois-gras infused crème brulee. Reservations Required. $$. Casual.
Frankie Rowlands Steakhouse – top Prime steaks and seafood. Steaks on par with Ruth Chris Steakhouse and an outstanding selection of classic drinks, exceptional wine list and beer selection. $$$. or 540-527-2333.
Roanoke Market Building has a selection of restaurants which include Firefly, Allsports, Fork in the City…etc. $. Inside and outside dining.
Martins Downtown Bar and Grill. 540-985-6278.
Metro! - Southern Living has recognized Metro! For its sophisticated menu and cosmopolitan atmosphere in Downtown Roanoke on Campbell Ave. across from Orvis. $$$ metroroanoke.com 540-345-6645. Reservations recommended
Nawab Indian Cuisine or 540-345-5150. $$. Authenic Indian food.
Table 50 540-904-2350 American cuisine.
Thai Continental Cuisine –Authenic Thai food in Downtown Roanoke. 540-342-8111
Texas Tavern – home of the cheesy western. This iconic spot is open 24 hours a day, year-round on Church St between 1st and 2nd St.
Wasabi Sushi Restaurant – located on the Market, this sushi restaurant is one of Roanoke’s best culinary secrets. $-$$. Reservations advised. 540-904-6254
OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN
Blue Apron – extraordinary cuisine located on Main Street in Salem, VA. Reservations Required. $$-$$$
Carlos Brazilian International Restaurant Brazilian and International cuisine located atop a mountain in south Roanoke. 540-776-1117
MontanosInternational Cuisine 540-344-896. $$. Reservations recommended
Local Roots – 540-206-2610. Locavore. Locally sourced products served with a flair. $$. Reservations recommended.
Taste of Asia 540-342-1001