Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Greater Roanoke

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Greater Roanoke? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Alexander's - Roanoke

4.9

4.9 (1516)

$31 to $50

American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Alexander's is an oasis for award winning cuisine, wine, and craft cocktails. Over the years we've twice been awarded the Open Table Top 100 in the US restaurant designation and in 2018, Southern Living Magazine named us one of the Ten Most Romantic Restaurants in the South. Focusing on superb ingredients; fish, seafood, prime quality Virginia aged meats, and locally sourced organic produce, our cuisine showcases years of collaboration among some of the most talented chefs of our region. You'll be served in an atmosphere filled with romance, sophistication, modern & vintage jazz. It's old world charm with new world flavors!
Built in the 1880s as Roanoke's first office supply company, our vintage building has been transformed into a retro chic rendition of the classic urban restaurants of our great culinary cities. The art, furnishings, lighting, and mirrors are all found pieces of Roanoke's rich architectural history. So relax and let's start making your memories at Alexanders!

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service was exceptional with a feel of a classic old school fine dining experience but a menu that is contemporary and well executed. The wait staff are very attentive and the food was excellent!

Leatherflower

4.9

4.9 (40)

$50 and over

American

Martinsville

About the restaurant

The views of Primland’s rolling fairways and verdant forest landscapes could easily distract if the cuisine and generous interiors at Leatherflower did not command your full attention. Savor refined seasonal dishes that highlight native ingredients from Primland’s own farm and greenhouse, as well as the local mills, farms and suppliers. Floral grasscloth wallpaper, wooden beams, an ever-glowing fireplace and intimate seating arrangements with custom upholstered banquettes and chairs capture the spirit of a whimsical Virginia inn while diners partake in an exceptional culinary journey through the tastes of Appalachia.

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Madeleine

Dined on Feb 25, 2025

We had a totally lovely time dining here. Our server Aaron was so gracious and we felt incredibly welcome dining here with our infant.

Chateau Morrisette

4.9

4.9 (3166)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Floyd

About the restaurant

Family owned and operated in our 45th year of service. Chef Oshie is the third generation of the Morrisette family and trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, where he explored his passion for food and wine. Today Chef Oshie and his team masterfully create beautiful and delicious dishes that bring back the elegance and delight of fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere. Food pairings complement our award-winning wines in a fine dining experience. Sit fireside in winter or take in the view from the patio in warmer months, chosen by OpenTable diners as among the best in America. More than a dining experience, we invite guests to linger, enjoying the wine, views, and service long after dinner is over. Come be our guests....
** If you can not get a reservation through Open Table it means that we are fully booked. Please call 540-593-2865 to speak to reservation specialist or be put on the waitlist. Melissa Morrisette

Top review

DarcyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Love Chateau Morrisett....had lunch and it was pretty good. Wine is always the BEST!

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Filet Mignon

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Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Ribeye

Fortunato

4.8

4.8 (1215)

$30 and under

Italian

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Traditional Italian Food and Neapolitan style Pizza served along with craft cocktails, wine, and beer.

Top review

Holly

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

We had a delicious, pre-concert dinner at Fortunato. It was our first visit, and we enjoyed every minute of the experience. The service and atmosphere was top-notch. We look forward to bringing out-of-town guests to Fortunato in the near future!

Lucky

4.8

4.8 (1373)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Farm to Table Comfort Food with a commitment to using local sustainable products, paired with innovative cocktails, eclectic wine selections, and a massive spirits list.

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TomboJ

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

It was a great place for an evening dinner that provided a great ambiance.

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse - Salem

4.7

4.7 (533)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Salem

About the restaurant

Premier Steakhouse located in the heart of Downtown Salem! All of our steaks are Certified Angus Beef broiled with intense heat, seasoned with kosher salt, cracked pepper, and finished with clarified butter. A variety of seafood appetizers and entrees, family style sides, and our signature pineapple martini. Make sure to start with one of our delicious salads and finish with our famous bread pudding for dessert. Everything is made from scratch in house by our Executive Chef. Large bar and lounge area, main dining room, and 2 private event spaces.

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Dave

Dined on Feb 24, 2025

Service was excellent. Steak had great flavor but was a little on the chewy side. Lobster tails could have had a firmer texture.

Table 50

4.7

4.7 (1328)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Dining room and bar seating available Tuesday-Sunday.
Visit our menu online at www.table50va.com

For parties of 6 or more people, please contact Table 50 directly to make your reservation at 540.904.2350.

Table 50 in Roanoke offers a fine dining experience. Visit us for dinner or reserve our restaurant for a private party and we will do everything to make you feel welcome.

Classic techniques; local ingredients. Affordable, hand-picked wines from around the world. Customized menus for any event. Award-winning cuisine. Make a reservation today!

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Jim

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

The food, service & atmosphere was delightful.This was their first Monday opening.

Six and Sky Rooftop Grille

4.7

4.7 (421)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Fresh, modern flavors complimented by stunning views of the Roanoke Valley, Six and Sky is a true destination Rooftop Grille.

Presenting a curated atmosphere of indoor and outdoor experiences at the 6th and 7th floors atop the iconic Center in the Square building in the heart of downtown.

You’ve found the perfect place for a romantic evening or an unforgettable night with friends.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Walk Ins are typically sat within 30 minutes, during your wait please enjoy a beverage at our bar and/or explore the views of our rooftop!

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Karen

Dined 4 days ago

Our dinner was fantastic! But what made our evening perfect was our server, Mallory. She gave us wonderful recommendations from cocktails to dessert! She was attentive and made every request feel effortless.

The Farmhouse

4.7

4.7 (1840)

$31 to $50

American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

A favorite Southwest Virginia landmark, The Farmhouse Restaurant has served the New River Valley since 1963. The authentic farm house, originally part of the Ridinger Estate, was build in the 1800's.

In the early 1970's, an old train caboose was added to provide a unique dining area. During the past decade, a rustic lounge, additional dinner seats, and a spacious 250-seat Banquet Facility have added to the charm of The Farmhouse.

Top review

LeslieW

Dined 3 days ago

Food and service were exceptional. Wonderful atmosphere.

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