50 Best American Restaurants near Vinton

“Today’s buffet at Smiley’s was absolutely delicious! The food was all seasoned well, hot and just so good. The desserts were amazing!! I wanted to eat more but I just couldn’t eat another bite! If you haven’t tried their Sunday buffet….you should.“

“My group of friends and I had THE best experience at Pollard’s last night!! The ahi tuna and crab dip appetizers were amazing as was the crab cake entree! Both the bar/restaurant manager and our server were friendly and attentive!! Our 1st dining experience was top notch and I look forward to visiting again!!“

“Great southern cooking for breakfast and excellent from Gail!“

“The best SWVA has to offer“

“Ordered Philly Cheese Steak and it was edible....kind of like a dry roast beef sandwich. Couldn't taste or see green peppers, onions and CHEESE which is what a Philly CHESS steak is supposed to be.“

“Had a delicious meal with family last Friday. The fried chicken and hot veggies were awesome and we had exceptional service. All 5 of us enjoyed our food and even had some leftovers due to the large portions.“

“Good afternoon. I’m really not trying to be disrespectful in any way but I’ve been a regular at this location since I moved Roanoke in February 2025. I’ve noticed in the last month that the crowd is really falling off. I’ve also noticed that the AC has been out for about the same length of time. Now you guys thrive on older people who are regulars. Old folks just ain’t gonna do that heat. I also noticed that you guys relined parking lot. Problem is most days is not but a dozen cars in the parking lot. Now my thoughts are if you can’t afford to fix the air conditioner, but you can redo the parking lot. You really don’t care about us old folks. Hopefully you guys can get it resolved soon because I really do like that little restaurant.“

“We came through Roanoke and ate at Hollywood Restaurant & Bakery. Food and service were fabulous but I want to rave about their customer service after we left. I called a few days later because I had left a jacket on the back of my chair. I asked if I could pay to have it shipped to me. They offered to ship it for free. It arrived at my home in Chesapeake, VA in great condition. Thank you so much. That is true customer service.“

“This was our first time going to Lucky and went at the advice of a friend. We were not disappointed! From the time we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly hostess/server and brought to our table. We dined on the garlic scrapes an appetizer and amazing! The kimchi, garlic, soy and honey along with the fried garlic scrapes were an unlikely combo, but oh wow- did it work. I dined on the shrimp and grits, which was a new take on the classic and everything on the plate was perfect. My husband opted for the evenings chef special, which was Spanish cooked octopus. If done incorrectly, octopus can taste like a tire; but this was so tender you could cut it with a fork. It had a slight heat on the back end with chili flakes. Dessert we had the “davaroos” which are homemade lavender shortbread cookies with a lemon curd sauce. It was delicious!! Don't even get me started on the craft cocktails. Whatever you can think of, they can make and impeccably I might add . Hands down an amazing experience. We will be back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Dine on 12/22/2022. Prepared perfectly, presented attractively scallops with bok choy. Fresh oysters with tasty sauce. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Delicious and family owned! I love supporting small business. It reminds me of the diners in Massachusetts.“

“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“

“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.“

“Some probably have already been here, but this was my first time eating here on the restaurant side. If you haven’t already, be sure to swing by and give them a try! That salad was HUGE but all those veggies were probably the freshest I’ve ever gotten anywhere! And those season fries/chips were made to order, so hot and fresh, and cooked right! The server was working both the restaurant side and the bar side. There were like 2 birthday parties happening over there. But she managed to work both sides, not feeling overwhelmed (or at least she didn’t let it show) and was always friendly and was smiling. What a great personality! If you’re looking for some place different, y’all swing by Don Ho's Restaurant & Lounge and give them a try!“

“the food is amazing and the service and wait staff are awesome“

“I had my first experience at Wildflour this weekend and it was far above and beyond my expectations! I ordered the eggs Benedict which were amazing! My husband ordered the French toast and it was so good I kept snagging bites of his! And of course I couldn’t go wrong with the bottomless mimosas lol. All In all, I wanna go back every Sunday!“

“The excellent service matched the quality of the food. Highly recommend this restaurant and will return. My mother was excited to be able to order 3 gluten free items from the menu! As a vegetarian, I was easily able to identify food to eat.“

“always a good time with great service“

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

“Fine dining at its best. After a small confrontation with my server Steve over the table for 4 in a well lit area that I had requested when making my reservation through Open Table, that reminded me of the confrontation Ronald Reagan had at the radio station when they tried to take the microphone away from him and he replied "I am paying for this microphone," Steve handled himself like a gentleman and was able to bring out the best in him, providing me with an extraordinary dining experience. The food was amazing as usual, the ambiance distinguished, and the service exemplary. Billy's has been my favorite restaurant since I moved to the Star City of the South, Roanoke. Not only to dine on special occasions, but my philosophy has always been that you can make any day special by dining at Billy's. I totally recommend Billy's for the fine dining experience of your life.“

“Kiera was wonderful but Lisa need a little improvement“

“Hired them for a rehearsal dinner, everything was amazing, all my guests raved about the food ,staff was wonderful! Thankyou!“

“Best dinner I've had in a long while. I'll be back for seconds and thirds eventually.“

“Best environment hands down. great service! great food!! great time!!“

“Venus was absolutely sensational. She made our 58th anniversary totally memorable with six of our ten children and their spouses and ten of our thirty grandchildren. Thank you again for a most wonderful evening.“

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

“the service was amazing and the wings were fantastic! 10/10“

“A great place to hang out with friends have dinner n drinks n chill listening to music!!!!“

“The establishment inside is beautiful! Staff is very attentive and pleasant. Food was amazing definitely will be back again“

“The food was great the service was great had a great lunch“

“😀My wife and I loved the waitstaff, and our waitress was super. Enjoyed our meal.“

“service and food were great. unfortunately they do not recognize any vet discount which is normally funneled back to wait staff.“

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

“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.“

“Needed to grab a quick bite and you can always count on Zaxbys providing good food. Lavern was welcoming and attentive as she took our order. We told her we were influencers that like to travel around & review places as we go with positive vibes. Cookie was fresh and delicious.“

“excellent food. incredibly friendly staff.“

“I had the pleasure of eating my breakfast here! The coffee, great! My scrambled egg/ham quesadilla was so good! Great atmosphere, the restaurant was hoppin' and never lacked for service. I highly recommend this establishment. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

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

“Delicious food . Can't wait to try more of their food.“

“Delicious food and very quick service.“

“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.“

“The manager noticed that I needed help and came over to assist me because I wanted to order takeout but, I was at the main entrance. She escorted me over to where I could order takeout on the other side of the restaurant. That showed great customer service. Kudos to the management staff.“

“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“

“It's a little bit pricy for biscuits, but the quantity and quality justify the cost. It would be nice if they had a drive through, because it's kind of cramped waiting for your food to arrive especially on the weekends when it's the busiest. They have the best gravy biscuits in the entire world, and the chicken biscuit is massive. The music they play in the restaurant is a little weird and doesn't match the vibe of the restaurant. I usually order to go from here because seating is limited and I don't want to have to stand around and scramble for a table“

“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“

“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!! ❤️“

“honestly? the best and most amazing and wholesome people ever!!“