Susan's Guidebook
Food scene
Local Roots
1314 Grandin Rd SWRockfish Food and Wine
1402 Grandin Rd SWFarmBurguesa
1908 Memorial Avenue SouthwestTaaza Indian Cuisine
1910 Memorial Ave SWThe Jolly Grape
1418 Grandin Road SouthwestLittle Green Hive
1402 Grandin Rd SWGrace's Place Pizzeria
1316 Grandin Rd SWThe local “Cheers!” Indoor/Outdoor, live music, good food, great people! Just plain fun
27 locals recommend
Fork in the Alley
2123 Crystal Spring Ave SWThe local “Cheers!” Indoor/Outdoor, live music, good food, great people! Just plain fun
Cast Plates & Pints
3555D Electric RoadReminis
4210 Brambleton AveBilly's
102 Market St SETable 50
309 Market St SEFrankie Rowland's Steakhouse
104 South Jefferson StreetServing 10,000 people 10 at a time” since 1930! TT is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. It even has it’s own lexicon for ordering. Whatever you do, DO NOT ask for ketchup🤣
26 locals recommend
Texas Tavern
114 Church Ave SWServing 10,000 people 10 at a time” since 1930! TT is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. It even has it’s own lexicon for ordering. Whatever you do, DO NOT ask for ketchup🤣
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
1115 Piedmont St SEViet Sub
1403 Williamson Rd NEOur Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
1329 S Main StFull Moon Cafe
3549 Electric RoadThe Cube is my favorite cocktail anywhere in the world! As it melts, it becomes more and more like heaven in a glass. Also, really good food and nice atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Lucky Restaurant
18 Kirk Ave SWThe Cube is my favorite cocktail anywhere in the world! As it melts, it becomes more and more like heaven in a glass. Also, really good food and nice atmosphere.
Fortunato
104 Kirk Ave SWBrambleton Deli
3655 Brambleton AveThe River and Rail Restaurant
2201 Crystal Spring Ave SWBernard's Gastropub & Eatery
303 S Jefferson StFalafel House
1329 Grandin Road SouthwestWasena City Tap Room & Grill
806 Wasena Ave SWThe Green Goat
802 Wiley Dr SWOur Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
1329 S Main StTuco’s Taqueria Garaje
416 Salem Ave SWSidecar
411 1st St SWHarbor Inn Seafood
Lots of food at reasonable prices.
Tacos Rojas
Sticks & Spoons Ramen Bar
OTH Chophouse & Oyster Bar
Mentioned in Southern Living magazine as THE place for BBQ. Order ahead for pickup or be ready to stand in line!
Mama Jean’s BBQ
Mentioned in Southern Living magazine as THE place for BBQ. Order ahead for pickup or be ready to stand in line!
Shopping
Locally owned shops…please shop small - support local businesses!
Great salvage yard. Monthly outdoor concerts in their Dog Bowl amphitheater from May - October. Featured on the DIY Channel show “Salvage Dawgs”.
Watch “Salvage Dawgs” on Magnolia Network, Discovery +, Amazon, iTunes, and YouTube TV!
55 locals recommend
Black Dog Salvage
902 13th St SWGreat salvage yard. Monthly outdoor concerts in their Dog Bowl amphitheater from May - October. Featured on the DIY Channel show “Salvage Dawgs”.
Watch “Salvage Dawgs” on Magnolia Network, Discovery +, Amazon, iTunes, and YouTube TV!
Roanoke Co+op
1319 Grandin Rd SWUrban Gypsy
1320 Grandin Rd SWPunch Boutique
3117 Franklin Rd SWG Market Indian-Asian Foods
4520 Brambleton AveLa De Da
102 Church Ave SE310 Rosemont
312 Market St SENeighborhoods
Grandin Village
Quaint village with shops, restaurants, movie theater.
Restaurants, shops, live music, bars, The Farmers Market is the oldest in the USA. Visit the Taubman Art Museum, the Science, Pinball and Transportation Museums.
19 locals recommend
Downtown Roanoke
Restaurants, shops, live music, bars, The Farmers Market is the oldest in the USA. Visit the Taubman Art Museum, the Science, Pinball and Transportation Museums.
Get Outdoors!
There are so many fantastic outdoor activities in Roanoke and nearby areas! Hiking, mountain biking, rafting are just a few.
Roanoke River Greenway
Roanoke River GreenwayMill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyEasy hiking/biking trails close to downtown.
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThe most photographed part of the Appalachian Trail. Gorgeous
Dragon's Tooth Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailAnother great section of the Appalachian Trail
Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648Read Mountain Preserve
6101 Crumpacker DrPeaks of Otter
Sharp Top Mountain Trailhead
Sheep Creek RoadFlat Top Mountain
Gorgeous views and wild ponies. Hike to the highest point in Virginia.
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneGorgeous views and wild ponies. Hike to the highest point in Virginia.
Explore Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadZip lining, hiking, mountain biking
Sightseeing
Natural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyMill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyBlue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
56 Roanoke River PkwyWineries & Breweries
Big Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave SWWell Hung Vineyard
402 South Jefferson StreetChateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SWThree Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery - Roanoke
24 Campbell Ave SETwisted Track Brewpub
523 Shenandoah Ave NWStarr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage
6 Old Whitmore AveParkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdGolden Cactus Brewing
214 5th St SWLocal Watering Holes
Where the locals go
On the Historic Register. Tons of character and characters!
Downside is they allow smoking.
Coffee Pot
2902 Brambleton Avenue SouthwestOn the Historic Register. Tons of character and characters!
Downside is they allow smoking.
Community Inn Restaurant
1304 Grandin Rd SW