Guidebook for Roanoke
Food Scene
Local java shop near the house.
https://www.facebook.com/CUPS-Coffee-Tea-114907785231602/
Cups Coffee & Tea
1402 Grandin Rd SWLocal java shop near the house.
https://www.facebook.com/CUPS-Coffee-Tea-114907785231602/
GREAT small local restaurant. Very unique, southern inspired menu. Fantastic bourbon selection and expert cocktail creations. Rappahannock River Oysters delivered fresh.
http://www.eatatlucky.com/EatAtLucky/LUCKY.html
40 locals recommend
Lucky Restaurant
18 Kirk Ave SWGREAT small local restaurant. Very unique, southern inspired menu. Fantastic bourbon selection and expert cocktail creations. Rappahannock River Oysters delivered fresh.
http://www.eatatlucky.com/EatAtLucky/LUCKY.html
Hands down the best sushi in town and far better than many places I've been that are much closer to the ocean! A must if you like sushi. (Their hot dishes are great too)
http://www.cafeasiava.com/#/
12 locals recommend
Cafe Asia 2
3549 Electric RdHands down the best sushi in town and far better than many places I've been that are much closer to the ocean! A must if you like sushi. (Their hot dishes are great too)
http://www.cafeasiava.com/#/
Top notch steaks. Probably going to spend $100/person with sides, drinks, etc., but if you like a good steak.....
http://www.frankierowlandssteakhouse.com
25 locals recommend
Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse
104 South Jefferson StreetTop notch steaks. Probably going to spend $100/person with sides, drinks, etc., but if you like a good steak.....
http://www.frankierowlandssteakhouse.com
32 craft brews on tap. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches. Cool space in a redevelopment project along the river and greenway.
http://www.wasenacitytaproom.com
35 locals recommend
Wasena City Tap Room & Grill
806 Wasena Ave SW32 craft brews on tap. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches. Cool space in a redevelopment project along the river and greenway.
http://www.wasenacitytaproom.com
French inspired southern food. Nice, sit down restaurant in historic south Roanoke.
http://riverandrailrestaurant.com
28 locals recommend
The River and Rail Restaurant
2201 Crystal Spring Ave SWFrench inspired southern food. Nice, sit down restaurant in historic south Roanoke.
http://riverandrailrestaurant.com
Get the smoked wings. Play Bocce ball.
http://www.villagegrillroanoke.com
11 locals recommend
Village Grill
1802 Memorial Ave SWGet the smoked wings. Play Bocce ball.
http://www.villagegrillroanoke.com
Deliciously greasy little burgers and beer on the market
37 locals recommend
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
210 B Market St SEDeliciously greasy little burgers and beer on the market
Great fresh food. Casual, neighborhood setting. Go to the location on 4th St.
http://wildflour4thst.com
23 locals recommend
Evie's Bistro and Bakery
1212 4th St SWGreat fresh food. Casual, neighborhood setting. Go to the location on 4th St.
http://wildflour4thst.com
Lots of craft on draft. Gourmet burgers and pizzas.
http://www.beamers25.com/
21 locals recommend
Beamer's 25
357 Salem Ave SWLots of craft on draft. Gourmet burgers and pizzas.
http://www.beamers25.com/
Traditional Italian food in a modern setting
http://www.fortunatoroanoke.com
30 locals recommend
Fortunato
104 Kirk Ave SWTraditional Italian food in a modern setting
http://www.fortunatoroanoke.com
Delicious Tacos and Quality Tequila....need I say more?
http://tucostaqueria.com
36 locals recommend
Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje
416 Salem Ave SWDelicious Tacos and Quality Tequila....need I say more?
http://tucostaqueria.com
Quaint atmosphere, great food. Good place downtown for a quiet night out.
http://www.table50roanoke.com
15 locals recommend
Table 50
309 Market St SEQuaint atmosphere, great food. Good place downtown for a quiet night out.
http://www.table50roanoke.com
The gem of Salem, VA. French/American cuisine in a quiet, classy setting. Five miles from the house, but well worth a 10 minute drive.
http://blueapronredrooster.com/lunch-and-dinner-menu/
10 locals recommend
Blue Apron
210 E Main StThe gem of Salem, VA. French/American cuisine in a quiet, classy setting. Five miles from the house, but well worth a 10 minute drive.
http://blueapronredrooster.com/lunch-and-dinner-menu/
MISSION BBQ
2229 Colonial Ave SWhttp://mission-bbq.com/node/579
The name pretty much says it all, scratch made, down home, breakfast food. Less than a half mile from the house.
http://www.scratchbiscuit.com
34 locals recommend
Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWThe name pretty much says it all, scratch made, down home, breakfast food. Less than a half mile from the house.
http://www.scratchbiscuit.com
Essentials
Roanoke Co+op
1319 Grandin Rd SWPick up some fresh grocery's at the Co-Op.
Kroger
614 Brandon Ave SWHere's the closest Kroger.
Everything Else
The Fresh Market
2207 Colonial Ave SWGood food here.
Entertainment & Activities
River Rock Climbing
806 Wasena Ave SWGo climbing inside!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer, picnic tables, food trucks. Awesome.
http://parkwaybrewing.com
41 locals recommend
Parkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdGreat beer, picnic tables, food trucks. Awesome.
http://parkwaybrewing.com
Soaring Ridge Craft Brewery
Good beer near downtown
Small downtown location, known as the best brewmaster in SWVA. New larger location coming soon!
http://biglickbrewingco.com
54 locals recommend
Big Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave SWSmall downtown location, known as the best brewmaster in SWVA. New larger location coming soon!
http://biglickbrewingco.com
Parks & Nature
There is a park on the top of Mill Mountain (that's the one with the giant neon star on it). Small zoo, hiking/biking trails, scenic overlook.
181 locals recommend
Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyThere is a park on the top of Mill Mountain (that's the one with the giant neon star on it). Small zoo, hiking/biking trails, scenic overlook.
You don't necessarily need to go the visitor center, but a drive down the parkway provides some great sightseeing.
47 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
56 Roanoke River PkwyYou don't necessarily need to go the visitor center, but a drive down the parkway provides some great sightseeing.
Arts & Culture
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SE