Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Greater Roanoke

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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 (1491)

$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

Jena

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful, delicious food, attentive service, delicious cocktail

Lucky

4.8

4.8 (1354)

$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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Emily

Dined 1 day ago

My husband thoroughly enjoyed the meatloaf! Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. A little bit of commotion at the bar (close to our table) but otherwise a perfect experience!

Fortunato

4.8

4.8 (1188)

$30 and under

Italian

Roanoke

About the restaurant

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

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Laura

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious as always! One of our favorite date night or couples dinner spots!

Leatherflower

4.9

4.9 (26)

$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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Bobby

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

One of the most inviting and pleasant dining experiences we've had in quite some time.

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (1677)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Roanoke

About the restaurant

We invite you to come and see why Frankie Rowland's is truly a Premiere Steakhouse and a dining experience to remember.

The Main Dining Room is warm and inviting and the comfortable Lounge Area features over 150 Wines, 130 Liquors, and over 70 Martinis including Frankie's Signature Pineapple Martini, made from the freshest of pineapples.

The Menu Features USDA Prime Beef fresh cut Steaks and Chops. Seafood, Chicken, Salads, Sides large enough to share, and scrumptious desserts made from scratch are also available.

The Staff is attentive & highly trained to provide you with the best service, ensuring that your dining experience will be one to remember.

Top review

Jay

Dined 1 day ago

Always great food and a great time! Frankie’s is a destination for us every Christmas season.

Chateau Morrisette

4.9

4.9 (3151)

$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

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GeorgeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

To start, the restaurant is simply beautiful during the holiday season. When we walked in we were greeted with smiles and warmth from a wood burning fire in the lobby area. Once seated, we had a view of yet another fireplace. Service was spot on and the wine very nice. However, it is the food that stole the evening. I had the ribeye rare and my wife had the ribeye medium rare. Both were cooked to perfection. The sides were delicious. We were too stuffed to have desert there but brought one home for a treat the next day. Would definitely recommend.

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Filet Mignon

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Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Ribeye Steak

The Regency Room - The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

4.7

4.7 (1219)

$31 to $50

Southern

Roanoke

About the restaurant

VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE'S ONLY AAA FOUR DIAMOND RESTAURANT

Opening in 1939, The Regency Room has remained at the heart of the Roanoke social and cultural experience. The restaurant, under the direction of Executive Chef Michael Whittaker, features French-inspired Southern cuisine and is open year-round, including holidays. The Regency Room is extensively involved in a shop local, buy local mentality.

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Gail

Dined 1 day ago

The food was outstanding, service was superb and the entertainment was wonderful.

Table 50

4.7

4.7 (1300)

$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!

Top review

DanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service was incredible! Tori was great as I ate at the bar. The shrimp appetizer and beet salad was some of the best I’ve had. The ahi tuna for an entree over risotto was cooked perfectly! I can’t wait to go again!

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Inner Harbor Crab Cakes

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Chocolate Mousse Torte

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Blackened Ahi Tuna

Billy's Roanoke

4.6

4.6 (2428)

$31 to $50

American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee specific tables or windows views.
No reservations available for your selected time? Our bars and outdoor courtyard are first come, first serve!
To make a reservation for 18+ guests please call 540-206-3353.
We have a 15-minute grace period, after which your reservation may be canceled.
Please confirm any special requests by calling us at 540-206-3353.

Top review

Mark

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service as always. Our server was very attentive and not hovering over us. The manager even came by and talked to us for a Bit. Always a good experience at Billy’s.

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Crab Cakes

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Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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Candied Bacon

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse - Salem

4.6

4.6 (507)

$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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Larry

Dined 1 day ago

Well anytime we go to Frankie Rowlands we expect to pay top dollar and usually the service, food, and ambience combined make it a great experience and this time was no exception. My wife had the 7oz filet which was cooked to perfection, while I had the Chilean Sea Bass for the first time and it was just outstanding. We also had the crab dip appetizer which without a doubt is the best in Virginia. Place was buzzing being close to the Holidays but the entire staff was at the top of their game. Great experience!!!!

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