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See what our staff had to say
about their favorite restaurants in
the Valley. Find much more on the
offerings of these participating
restaurants in The Roanoker's
sister publication, Menu: A Taste
of the Blue Ridge, or via their
advertising messages in this
issue.

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AWFUL ARTHUR'S

CITY MARKET BUILDING

From brunch to dinner (and everything in
between with an expansive menu that has
something to satisfy every appetite), their
food always hits the spot.

Spectacular raw bar that features peel &
eat shrimp, raw/steamed/fried oysters,
crab legs, and mussels. Try our Fish and
Chips and you won't be disappointed.
#LetsgetAwful

Travel around the world all in one place:
Caribbean and Chinese cuisine, burritos,
hot dogs, snowballs, breakfast - they
have it all!

419 WEST
Convenient location, exceptional food
and awesome private rooms for any
special occasion. A favorite place to stop
in for a nice dinner or drinks at the bar!

3865 Electric Rd., Roanoke
(540) 776-0419
419-west.com

ALEJANDRO'S
Great priced family restaurant. Fun
to sample the salsa bar and family
favorites are the Fish Tacos and
California Burrito!

7212 Williamson Rd., Roanoke,
(540) 904-5825
127 Campbell Ave., Roanoke,
(540) 400-7053
1304 W. Main St., Salem,
(540) 387-1420
Alejandrosmexicangrill.com

108 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke,
(540) 344-2997
131 E. Main St., Salem,
(540) 404-4488
Awfularthursseafood.com

BILLY'S
A taste of elegance at this downtown
treasure. Enjoy American fare in the
dining room or gorgeous outdoor
courtyard.

102 Market Street SE, Roanoke
(540) 206-3353
Billysroanoke.com

BLUE 5
With a great beer selection, tasty menu
and fantastic live music, it's the ideal
spot for a night out on the town.

312 2nd St SW, Roanoke,
(540) 904-5338
Blue5restaurant.com

BLUE COW ICE CREAM
ALY BABA
A great spot serving up authentic
Mediterranean classics like shawarma,
gyros, baklava and more. 

32 Market Square SE, Roanoke
(540) 580-7707
Facebook.com/Alybabaroanoke

How do you enjoy Blue Cow's 
amazing hand-crafted ice cream 
flavors without guilt? Take your
scoops down the hill for a walk 
on the greenway!

1115 Piedmont St SE, Roanoke
(540) 400-8558
Bluecowicecream.com

Aly Baba, (540) 580-7707
Bayou Snowballs, (540) 400-7232
Caribbica Soul, (540) 330-2345
Blue Ridge Burrito, (540) 595-7899
Der Frankfurter Bistro, (540)
556-1697
Fork in the Market, (540) 400-0644
Hong Kong Restaurant,
(540) 206-3720
Scrambled, (540) 400-0576
ZeeZee's Vegan, (540) 342-9337
CityMarketBuilding.com

CORNED BEEF AND CO.
Great staff, upbeat atmosphere. I
love having dinner and drinks on the
rooftop bar!

107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
(540) 342-3354
Cornedbeefandco.com

FAMOUS ANTHONY'S
A great place to take the family for a
meal any time of the day - breakfast,
lunch or dinner, it's always good.

Crystal Spring, (540) 981-0200
Lynchburg, (434) 455-6950
Route 460, (540) 977-2244
Salem, (540) 389-4502
Southwest Plaza, (540) 772-7140
Williamson Road, (540) 362-1400
Vinton, (540) 343-0200
Famousanthonys.com

FRANKIE ROWLAND'S
ATHENS CORNER GRILL
Great Greek food! Fair prices, excellent
service and delicious food make this
downtown gem a real treat for locals
and visitors.

1003 S Jefferson St., Roanoke
(540) 206-2210
Athenscornergrill.com
TheRoanoker.com

MARTIN'S DOWNTOWN

Delicious steaks, plentiful buffet, fun
train-inspired atmosphere, friendly
service, great prices and fresh-baked
rolls. Our family loves the Great 611!

Hip and cool spot for the perfect mix
of great food and live music. Known for
burgers, tacos, wings, BBQ, trivia, craft
beer and cocktails.

3830 Franklin Rd. Roanoke
(540) 989-4675
Thegreat611.com

ICHIBAN JAPANESE
STEAKHOUSE
Dinner and a show, what more could you
ask for? Food cooked to perfection right
in front of your eyes, with an inviting
and interactive atmosphere. Especially
great for anyone wanting to try sushi for
the first time!

2004 Electric Road SW, Roanoke
(540) 725-1288
Goeatichiban.com

202 SOCIAL HOUSE

202 Market St SE, Roanoke
(540) 266-7466
202socialhouse.com

THE GREAT 611 STEAK CO.

BURGER IN THE SQUARE
What a burger should be - ground fresh
everyday! Casual dining with choices for
the whole family.

3904 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke
(540) 400-8645
Burgerinthesquare.com

Succulent steaks, seasonal offerings,
and oh, those pineapple martinis! Always
a relaxed, elegant meal with great
service.

104 S Jefferson St., Roanoke
(540) 527-2333
Frankierowlandssteakhouse.
com

JERSEY LILY'S ROADHOUSE 
Great steak and the dinner rolls are
homemade, like Grandma used to make.

2843 Orange Ave, Roanoke,
(540)-342-0826
1650 Braeburn Drive, Salem,
(540) 387-9061
Jerseylilys.com

LOCAL ROOTS: A FARMTO-TABLE RESTAURANT
The best happy hour in town, incredible
farm-to-table food and friendly staff
who treat guests like family.

1314 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke
(540) 206-2610
Localrootsrestaurant.com

LOS AMIGOS
Great Latin-American food with the
freshest ingredients, big flavors and
even better lunch deals. 

682 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke
(540) 566-3889
Losamigostowers.com
404 Crazy Horse Dr. Moneta
(540) 912-0221
Losamigossml.com

MACADO'S
Pick a downtown-Roanoke, Salem,
Vinton and more-and experience a
sensory overload of flavors, sips and
decor like nowhere else.

Grand Pavilion, (540) 776-9884
Downtown Roanoke, (540) 342-7231
Blacksburg, (540) 953-2700
Salem, (540) 387-2686
Radford, (540) 731-4879
Christiansburg, (540) 381-8872
Vinton, (540) 682-2122
Macados.net

413 1st Street SW, Roanoke
(540) 985-6278
Martinsdowntown.com

MONTANO'S
A 50-year-old legend in Roanoke, with
new menus that express a creative blend
of traditional and new dishes with the
freshest local ingredients.

3733 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke
(540) 344-8960
Montanos.net

RAINBOWL POKE SALAD
& GRILL
Their food is not only beautiful, but also
healthy and delicious!

4710 Starkey Rd A, Roanoke
(540) 566-3933
Rainbowlgrill.com

REMINI'S CAFE
Feels like Italy, with the rich smells from
the nearby kitchen/grill, the friendly,
generous service and great authentic
dishes. A pleasure every time.

4210 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke
(540) 400-0306
Reminiscafe.com

RIVER AND RAIL RESTAURANT
A fine dining experience at its best, with
delicious, locally sourced food, tasty
cocktails and friendly service. 

2201 Crystal Spring Ave SW,
Roanoke
(540) 400-6830
Riverandrailrestaurant.com

SAL'S 
Sal's N.Y. Grandmother's pizza is an
amazing dough topped with fresh
mozzarella and a very generous amount
of their homemade marinara sauce with
lots of garlic. Simple with tons of flavor!
The kind of pizzas you'd get in Italy if you
were invited to someone's home.

3940 Valley Gateway Blvd.,
Roanoke
(540) 904-7767
Salsinroanoke.com

TEXAS TAVERN
From burgers and dogs, to the best chili
in Roanoke, TT hits the spot. Great service
and prices at a Roanoke landmark.

114 Church Ave SW, Roanoke
(540) 342-4825
Texastavern-inc.com

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