50 Best American Restaurants in Roanoke

“best club sandwich in the valley! probably anywhere“

“Came from out of town to celebrate our friend's birthday and we're all treated to an exceptional dinner. Cocktails were well balanced and came out fast. Food was incredible, fresh, and well seasoned. Would recommend anyone to come in“

“Sit down and take it all in. You don’t go here for the food (it’s great). You go here for the spectacle of 2 AM. I dream about their cheeseburgers and hotdog chili.“

“Tonight my soulmate and I experienced one of the better meals we’ve shared in months! The food was excellent. The drinks were superb. The waitress was excellent. To top it off, Shane Gillis personally made our meal! Will come back“

“We love Jaybird's! Incredible pizza with very imaginative ingredients, friendly service, great location. The only downside is the size of the place, I have a big family so we always order it to-go. But the quaint atmosphere also adds to the great vibes. My kids are always excited when we say we're having Jaybird's for dinner.“

“Been going to Paul’s for over thirty years. Never, ever had a bad or even so-so meal there. The owners are there, they will get to know you and are always trying to please your eating experience. May I suggest you try it. It is not the high class Restr.. , but one you will find reasons to return. Tell them Dan sends his best!“

“Horrible experience. The descriptions on the menu are inaccurate. I went and had lunch with my 86-year-old mother. We ordered salads. She ordered Cobb salad and I ordered the fried chicken salad, because the description says it's served on a bed of "mixed greens". I hate iceberg lettuce. When my salad came, I ate the fried chicken tenders, but complained, because the salad was nothing but iceberg and romaine lettuce. The young, so-called manager, named TJ, was very rude and unapologetic and told me that lettuce is mixed greens. He told me if I wasn't happy, I could go to cooperate, in which I did. I was truly embarrassed by how I was treated in front of my mom. Update: I spoke to the owner Bob, he was super apologetic and embarrassed at how his employee treated us. He said the menu has been the same way for 30 plus years. We discussed how lettuce and mixed greens are NOT the same thing, and is misleading on the menu. I know after speaking with him that he will do the right thing.“

“I decided to stop by New Year's eve to get something in my stomach before drinking. They were full but I was offered a seat outside and took it. The food is all great here. Tonight they had a man carding at the front door. A customer came up already with a bad attitude. He didn't want to be carded and was insulted for he had been coming here for years. The gentleman minding the door whose name was Chris handled it very calmly with no attitude even though the guy calmed he didn't like Chris's attitude. the customer was clear trying to start something but only received politeness. I saw that same guy trying to start it up with another gentleman watching the door. Great job to Chris. He was also nice enough to stop and chat with me and do his job. I was the only one sitting outside it was nice to be acknowledged. Thanks“

“Excellent Sunday brunch buffet! Highly disappointed that when i called ahead of time to ask if they had a dessert table, was told No. We had a party of 10 for a birthday celebration, so I brought a cake. When it was time to have our cake, i was told it would be a $1.00 a plate charge to have a dessert plate. Extremely turned off about that. Ruined our birthday celebration. Idk? Is this a thing? Never ever have heard of a plate fee.“

“They have the Best Philly cheesesteak in town. I also highly recommend their homemade chili and vegetable beef soup. It tastes like mama soup“

“Love Uncle D's for lunch but honestly have not had anything I would not order again. Friendly staff and great service. Delicious food great selection - Classic Americana home cooking.“

“Fine dining, excellent food and friendly professional staff.“

“Traditional breakfast at a good price. I go often. You can get single items without combo sides.“

“The food is delicious and friendly service.“

“I give Lew’s Restaurant Southwest 💯💯💯💯%on everything. Great service, good food, and definitely not too expensive. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. I’ll definitely be back“

“I go to this Golden Corral frequently. Pot roast, chicken livers, okra, and turnip greens are DELICIOUS! And, Mitzi is fantastic!“

“Was craving a waffle, and this place came highly recommended. It did not disappoint. From "servers that assist each other and any customer in the place" to "a warm welcome and gratitude for having chosen them as we were leaving" to the "delicious food", it was a win all around!“

“I went here today with some friends and was impressed with Wildflour’s red beans and rice with green onions! I highly recommend it!! Come on an empty stomach because the portion size is huge! My friends got a marbled Reuben sandwich and a black bean burger. They were very impressed with their meals.“

“always a good time with great service“

“POPA'S BOX HAS DELICOUS FOOD SO FAR I HAVE HAD THE BOURBON CHEESE BURGER AND PORK CHOPS AND EGGS NO DISAPPOINTMENT HERE ITS ALL KICKING SO GOOD IT PUTS THESE OTHER RESTAURANTS TO SHAME I COULDNT BELIEVE MY BOURBON BURGER IT WAS SO GOOD! GOOD BY EVERYBODY ELSE I DONE FOUND MY NEW FAVORITE PLACE AND THE SERVICE WAS WAY MORE THAN YOU CAN FIND ANYWHERE ITS LIKE THEY KNEW YOU ALL YOUR LIFE ITS NOT WHAT YOU WANT AND HURRY UP THEN HURRY UP AND EAT AND GET OUT OF HERE AND HERES YOUR BILL REQUIRING 20 OR 30 % THANK YOU MARCELLUS FOR YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS TO A PEFECT PLACE FOR ME TO GO TO IM GLAD YOU DIDNT KEEP THIS PLACE TO YOURSELF YOU MAKE ME WANT TO SHARE TOO“

“I have been going here since the early 80's and it has always been a place that serves great food at a reasonable price. The staff is always friendly and willing to help with any questions. Love the owner Doc.“

“We adore Rockfish and are so thankful to have them in the Village!! Amazing food, cocktails, and service every time!“

“Great food Rodney cook it as ordered, All ways, each time, as ordered, Great service even though the restaurant was busy Our waitress was great“

“Love the pizza which we ordered this time, we have ordered in the past and everything has been so delicious, so far, we have had the Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Alfredo, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms and the cheesecake and cannoli also we have had the salad with chicken. This is our go to here at work Thank you so much everyone has been very happy“

“Absolutely, hands down one of the best restaurants I have had the pleasure of dining in. From the very friendly and helpful staff to one of the cleanest restaurants I have seen. While in town on October 24th and the 25th, had dinner on Friday and was so impressed, I had to go back Saturday before leaving. Needless to say, when I return to Roanoke I will be staying in the same location to only have this restaurant 3 blocks away.“

“I LOVE AMBER! she was so nice! The food was amazing, and so was the service! Love it, and highly recommended!!! ❤️😁“

“I’ve frequented this establishment over the last couple years and I’ll have to say if you wake up hungry for breakfast this place is where you want to go! They offer an all around hearty breakfast experience that will leave you full until dinner! My favorites are the Bologna egg and cheese biscuit, egg and cheese tacos and any combination of grits which are my favorite! Would highly recommend trying this place out!“

“I placed a special order for their cannolis after various recommendations and they were beyond a hit! What a great pair of owners in a quaint spot in downtown Roanoke. Extremely reasonably priced for amazing, fresh, handmade, REAL food. I will definitely return to try more!“

“was my first time there tonight and Mike and Adrienne made it fab! had a group looking for pool and pizza and we lucked out with them!! will def be back!! ❤️“

“The best diner in America! The customer service was excellent. We received our food quickly. The quality of the food was delicious. I had pecan waffles, over medium eggs with hashbrowns that came with ham chunks and melted cheese. I also had a T-bone steak. All good! I highly recommend this place.“

“Came with a group of 10 and everything was fantastic. Outdoor seating was amazing for today and the food was fast and delicious. I had some of the fried pickles, some of the quesadilla, and the southern fried salad. Everything was greaaaat.“

“Always pleased with the service and amazing menu“

“My husband and I ate here for the first time today. As soon as we walked in, it felt very comfortable and relaxed. We ordered the nachos with taco meat for our appetizer. It was very good! Everything was fresh, especially the jalapeños. You could tell they were not pre-sliced food service jalapeños. My husband ordered the smash burger a n d I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It was the first time ever he didnt have to tell the server to tell the cook to burn it just so he could get his burger well done. It was cooked perfectly. Let me say first, I am from the deep south (much further south than Virginia) and I am picky about my pulled pork. This pulled pork was perfect. The BBQ sauce has a nice, smokey hickory taste and the pork was not over cooked. The slaw had a very nice flavor that complimented the pork.It is the best pulled pork I have ever gotten that didnt come out of my own kitchen! To say we were very pleased would be an understatement. Thank you! We will be back!“

“We were there today for lunch, it was our first time. Let me just say, the food was amazing, and so were Amy and Jon!! They both made us feel so welcome. It was a great time. And to get all the tips of fishing spots on top of the food and hospitality, was also very much appreciated. Thanks again to Amy and Jon!! We have found our new favorite restaurant 😉“

“Came in at 9:30 after a 3 hour drive and felt bad because they close at 10 but we’re quick eaters so I knew we’d be out in time for closing. I was worried we’d be met with attitude and rightfully so when someone comes in right before closing so I was prepared BUT the hostess was so nice which was a huge relief. Our server, Elder, was attentive, great at his job, and very nice! The food was perfect which is great cause we ate at a Cheddars in Florida a few months ago and it was absolutely horrible - this one was spot on! Cooks in the back knew exactly what they were doing. The whole staff had good vibes and attitudes, they all were hustling and working hard. Seriously this location is fantastic! Thanks for the great experience. Had such a great experience im writing this in the parking lot at 10:01 after walking out! Thanks again Elder and staff! Yall were awesome!“

“Great food. The waitress was so very friendly, attentive and went beyond to make our experience a pleasant one. Food is always served hot and seasoned perfectly 10 out of 10 times. Thank you, First Watch— you know how to do it right— from front door welcome, thru hot servings and GREAT SERVICE. We will be back!!“

“We have been here twice and the service and food are excellent! We enjoyed dinner and breakfast. This has become one our favorite restaurants. We really enjoyed the jazz music at the dinner service last night. We highly recommend this restaurant!“

“We love finding local breweries whenever we travel, and this one was such a great find! 🍻 It was absolutely adorable, had such a fun atmosphere, and everything we tried was so good. We love supporting local spots, and this one definitely did not disappoint. If you’re traveling through the area, definitely add this brewery to your list! ❤🍺“

“Great brews, great atmosphere, great location, and fantastic service! Evan was wonderful!“

“We absolutely love Evie’s! Their cakes are our favorite in town and the atmosphere is always welcoming. They are a true example of what an inclusive space should look like in our community.“

“Excellent food , plan on bringing family here to enjoy!“

“I give Lew’s Restaurant Southwest 💯💯💯💯%on everything. Great service, good food, and definitely not too expensive. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. I’ll definitely be back“

“Great first event with this venue. Few tweaks on service and food and we will be good. Scheduled another event for October. Thanks to all the staff members for working so hard.“

“Food was amazing. Services was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“This is our favorite place for a special date night. The food is always AMAZING!!! We have never once had a bad meal or bad service. I highly recommend the ahi tuna with crawfish risotto.“

“Relaxing atmosphere! Yummy drinks!“

“I want to say how good the catering was for my wedding!! I appreciate everything you did!!! Great food and was set up perfect!!!“

“Been going here since I was 21 now at 31 it’s still my favorite bar in Roanoke.“

“Great service and a great value. Friendly staff that treats you like family.“

“So this year my best friend and I decided to let HBHC do the bulk of Thanksgiving dinner. With her and I doing a few sides & desserts. Everything tasted wonderful and we were not disappointed. Everyone at the store was professional and service was quick when the order was picked up Wednesday the 26. Along with the traditional Thanksgiving food we also got the BBQ pork roast. Let me tell you, that sauce is awesome. We will be back for more meals in the future.“