awards 20 24 dining only the best will do The River and Rail Restaurant's varied menu, knowledgeable staff and unconventional drinks are just a few of the many reasons they won a plethora of accolades in our 2024 Dining Awards. 22 2024 dining guide F or over a decade, The River and Rail Restaurant has been a trailblazer in using the highest quality ingredients in their expertly prepared dishes. In our 2024 Dining Awards, the community showed the Southern bistro some serious love in a variety of categories. They brought home platinum wins for Best Fine Dining, Best Appetizers and Most Creative Cocktails, among others, and were also awarded numerous gold and silver wins. Executive Chef and General Manager Tyler Thomas says these awards mean so much to the whole River and Rail team. " We have our nose to the grindstone each and every day and it's definitely reaffirming to receive these awards. " THE RIVER & RAIL RESTAURANT Platinum: Best Appetizers; Most Creative Cocktails; Best Mocktails; Best Fine Dining; Best Date Night Spot; Best Roanoke City Restaurant; Best Overall Staff Gold: Top Chef, Tyler Thomas; Best Overall Restaurant; Best Seafood; Best Wine List; Top Bartender, Jackie Gentry; Best Farm-to-Table Menu; Best Southwest Roanoke City/County Restaurant Silver: Best Salads; Best Fried Chicken; Best Martinis; Most Diverse Menu; Hidden Gem; Place You Could Visit 24/7/365 TheRoanoker.com JOHN PARKhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com