Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Greater Roanoke

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Lucky

4.8

4.8 (1354)

$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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Emily

Dined 1 day ago

My husband thoroughly enjoyed the meatloaf! Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. A little bit of commotion at the bar (close to our table) but otherwise a perfect experience!

Fortunato

4.8

4.8 (1188)

$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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Laura

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious as always! One of our favorite date night or couples dinner spots!

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (1677)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Roanoke

About the restaurant

We invite you to come and see why Frankie Rowland's is truly a Premiere Steakhouse and a dining experience to remember.

The Main Dining Room is warm and inviting and the comfortable Lounge Area features over 150 Wines, 130 Liquors, and over 70 Martinis including Frankie's Signature Pineapple Martini, made from the freshest of pineapples.

The Menu Features USDA Prime Beef fresh cut Steaks and Chops. Seafood, Chicken, Salads, Sides large enough to share, and scrumptious desserts made from scratch are also available.

The Staff is attentive & highly trained to provide you with the best service, ensuring that your dining experience will be one to remember.

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Jay

Dined 1 day ago

Always great food and a great time! Frankie’s is a destination for us every Christmas season.

Six and Sky Rooftop Grille

4.7

4.7 (342)

$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.

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Liz1

Dined 6 days ago

Great food. Very friendly staff. Food was slightly late, but we didn’t really notice it until the staff apologized. We were just enjoying the atmosphere. Excellent service. Great staff.

OTH Chophouse & Oyster Bar

4.6

4.6 (297)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Chophouse & Raw Bar with a beautiful sunset view on the hill!

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Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

In our first visit to OTH Chophouse, we were very impressed with the presentation, ambience, and preparation of our meal. We both had a signature cocktail. My Smokehouse cocktail had a natural smokiness without being overpowered my the sweet maple - a well executed balance. My entree was the Mahi, which was delicious. I also choose the brussel sprouts, grilled to perfection with yellow raisins within, providing a yummy contrast. All in all, a wonderful experience. We will be back.

Cast Plates and Pints

4.5

4.5 (311)

$30 and under

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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Nicole

Dined 4 days ago

No wait, table in the bar, appetizer were good, food was amazing, I had the crab stuffed flounder: was delicious! Drinks were great , waitress great , will definitely visit again

419 West

4.4

4.4 (705)

$30 and under

American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

419 West was opened to the public in May of 2002 by Roger Neel Jr. and Al Pollard, the same operators that started Corned Beef and Company and Frankie Rowland's Steak House. The building was remodeled to the current state with the addition of a perfect dome in the middle of the dining room, a hand built mahogany bar, two private dining rooms, and a state of the art "open" kitchen. The kitchen features a wood burning oven for our pizzas, and a charcoal grill seasoned with hickory chips, for our ½ Pound Certified Angus Beef hamburgers and St Louis Style Ribs.

The style of food is considered American with slight influences from the around the world and all over the United States. Whether you would like a multi course sit down dinner or are just stopping in for a hamburger or a pizza, we have menu items to suit your wants or needs. We would love the opportunity to serve you, so stop by to try one of our simple yet elegant dishes.

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Sabrina

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Once we were seated, there was quite a wait for our server to attend to us, but after that initial delay, the service truly exceeded our expectations.

The Vault at The Liberty Trust

4.3

4.3 (248)

$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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ELLEN

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Beautifully decorated inside, staff was extremely pleasant. My overall frustration was not knowing that when we booked reservations for six people in the lounge that we would not be giving an actual table to seat at to eat. Instead of couch and a couple chairs around a low coffee table. We enjoyed appetizers and cocktails, but unfortunately had to go across the street to another restaurant for a sitdown dinner. Will go back but with a new understanding.

Bee & Butter

4.2

4.2 (146)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Radford

About the restaurant

Enjoy the cozy comfort of Bee + Butter, the Highlander Hotel's rooftop restaurant. Featuring fresh interpretations of regional favorites, craft cocktails, local brews, and a curated wine list.
The amazing view will draw you in, but the amazing hospitality will invite you to stay.
Parties of more then 8 must be booked by emailing beeandbutterreservations@gmail.com
Large parties (8 or more) must be on one check.

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Michael

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Our server set the tone for the night and was like part of the family by the end of the evening The venue was perfect and the food excellent My sister in law had the wedge with chicken and said it was the best salad she ever had. Everyone’s meal was delicious and we enjoyed the apple cheesecake to finish the night

Well Hung Vineyard & Restaurant

3.6

3.6 (182)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Come for our award winning wines, stay for the amazing food! Along with 12 locally crafted wines, we feature an eclectic array of dishes and our Lunch, Dinner and *Brunch *(Saturday/Sunday) menus are individually curated by our gifted Chef.

If you have a reservation more than 8 please give us a call at (540) 655-4900 we will gladly help you with anything larger than 8.

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SteveVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Loud large party made conversation nearly impossible. Great food and drink!

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