Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Greater Roanoke

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Chateau Morrisette

4.9

4.9 (3166)

$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

Top review

DarcyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Love Chateau Morrisett....had lunch and it was pretty good. Wine is always the BEST!

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Filet Mignon

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Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Ribeye

Lucky

4.8

4.8 (1373)

$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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TomboJ

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

It was a great place for an evening dinner that provided a great ambiance.

Fortunato

4.8

4.8 (1215)

$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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Holly

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

We had a delicious, pre-concert dinner at Fortunato. It was our first visit, and we enjoyed every minute of the experience. The service and atmosphere was top-notch. We look forward to bringing out-of-town guests to Fortunato in the near future!

Table 50

4.7

4.7 (1328)

$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!

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Jim

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

The food, service & atmosphere was delightful.This was their first Monday opening.

Six and Sky Rooftop Grille

4.7

4.7 (421)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Fresh, modern flavors complimented by stunning views of the Roanoke Valley, Six and Sky is a true destination Rooftop Grille.

Presenting a curated atmosphere of indoor and outdoor experiences at the 6th and 7th floors atop the iconic Center in the Square building in the heart of downtown.

You’ve found the perfect place for a romantic evening or an unforgettable night with friends.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Walk Ins are typically sat within 30 minutes, during your wait please enjoy a beverage at our bar and/or explore the views of our rooftop!

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Karen

Dined 4 days ago

Our dinner was fantastic! But what made our evening perfect was our server, Mallory. She gave us wonderful recommendations from cocktails to dessert! She was attentive and made every request feel effortless.

The Regency Room - The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

4.6

4.6 (1234)

$31 to $50

Regional American (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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Bread pudding was incredible!!! The service was superior!!! And the She Crab soup was sublime.

Billy's Roanoke

4.5

4.5 (2475)

$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.

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Sonja

Dined 3 days ago

Enjoyed a nice dinner with friends. Had reservations so we’re seated right away. Food and drinks 10/10.

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Bacon Wrapped Scallops

The Pine Room at Hotel Roanoke

4.5

4.5 (491)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Roanoke

About the restaurant

THE PINE ROOM
Offering an Authentic Taste of Virginia's Blue Ridge
Welcome to the historic and brand new Pine Room! Once a writing room, a World War II Officer's Club and a Pub, the new Pine Room features an open kitchen that is the star of the show, as the Pine Room Chefs are on full display entertaining guests as their meal is prepared.
Guests will find the familiar comforts of the space they remember with the exposed historic pine wood paneling matched with our Hotel Roanoke four-diamond service that’s refined but relaxed, and a dining experience that’s unpretentious, delicious, and exciting.
The outdoor patios welcome the Autumn season capturing the stunning views of the Mill Mountain Star and the City Market, while providing an engaging visual as guests approach the property, blending seamlessly into the historic core of the building.

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Amanda

Dined on Feb 24, 2025

Excellent Reuben sandwich. Huge though. Super friendly waitress.

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Slow Cooked Pork Shank

The Vault at The Liberty Trust

4.5

4.5 (258)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Roanoke

About the restaurant

The Vault at The Liberty Trust is located in the lobby of The Liberty Trust Hotel in Downtown Roanoke.

The Vault at The Liberty Trust is a haven for dining enthusiasts, offering an eclectic menu of shared plates featuring authentic recipes from around the world paired with specialty cocktails, international wines, and local craft beers. The Vault's selection of menu items are the perfect match with the grand décor of The Liberty Trust.

A high end wine tasting room in the lobby vault and 32 total wines by the glass poured from our unique wine dispensing and preservation systems are a special find in a distinctive atmosphere unrivaled in Downtown Roanoke.

As a cashless business, we accept all major credit cards as form of payment.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and drinks. Service was a little slow. The interior was cozy and pleasant.

Cast Plates and Pints

4.3

4.3 (322)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Locally sourced plates and pints- You be the company, we’ll be the cast!!

Southern Hospitality meets Southern cooking, the restaurant SwCo deserves.

Now offering Brunch on the weekends!

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Brad

Dined on Feb 26, 2025

We had co the best waitress we have had in a while going out . Very personable !!Loved her glasses !! The food was good except the Brussels sprouts tasted like they just shaved them and didn’t fry them :( The waitress helped out by exchanging them for another side :)

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