Chyrel’s Guidebook to Roanoke
Food scene
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro, established in 1980, has steadily grown from a small bakery into a bustling patisserie, bistro, and caterer. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a variety of pastries, cakes, pies and breads.
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Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
1329 S Main StOur Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro, established in 1980, has steadily grown from a small bakery into a bustling patisserie, bistro, and caterer. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a variety of pastries, cakes, pies and breads.
We serve a variety of Asian Cuisines that includes specialities from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and India. We serve entrées from our sushi bar and hot steamy food from our kitchen.
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Cafe Asia 2
3549 Electric RdWe serve a variety of Asian Cuisines that includes specialities from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and India. We serve entrées from our sushi bar and hot steamy food from our kitchen.
Fortunato is the region's only traditional Italian kitchen & Neapolitan style pizzeria.
Combining both modern and rustic architecture to create an atmosphere that encourages patrons to eat, share, and be family.
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Fortunato
104 Kirk Ave SWFortunato is the region's only traditional Italian kitchen & Neapolitan style pizzeria.
Combining both modern and rustic architecture to create an atmosphere that encourages patrons to eat, share, and be family.
Luigi's Italian Gourmet Restaurant has a history that goes back more than 60 years, before we opened the first Italian restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine in Roanoke, Virginia. It all started with a soldier returning from deployment, who happened to stop by a small Italian restaurant back in 1945.
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Luigi's Gourmet Italian Restaurant
3301 Brambleton AvenueLuigi's Italian Gourmet Restaurant has a history that goes back more than 60 years, before we opened the first Italian restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine in Roanoke, Virginia. It all started with a soldier returning from deployment, who happened to stop by a small Italian restaurant back in 1945.
Since 1977. Colonial style restaurant serving prime rib, seafood, veal and pasta.
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Coach & Four
5206 Williamson RdSince 1977. Colonial style restaurant serving prime rib, seafood, veal and pasta.
Remini’s Restaurant featured on America’s Best Restaurants.
locally owned began serving Roanoke at the end of 2011. They strive to deliver superior customer service and excellent quality food. The kitchen is located in the main dining room to provide a show! Seeing how your food is prepared from start to finish.
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Reminis
4210 Brambleton AveRemini’s Restaurant featured on America’s Best Restaurants.
locally owned began serving Roanoke at the end of 2011. They strive to deliver superior customer service and excellent quality food. The kitchen is located in the main dining room to provide a show! Seeing how your food is prepared from start to finish.
El Rodeo
1540 S Main StOn top of hill with outdoor seating, some views of mountains.
Texas Tavern
114 Church Ave SWRainBowl poke salad
4710 A Starkey Rd
Lydia's Italian Kitchen
1713 Riverview DrLocal Italian and pizza restaurant.
Cabo Fish Taco
117 South Main Street
Nawab Indian Cuisine
118 Campbell Ave SECheesesteak Factory Jerkhouse
3415 Williamson RdLegendary burger in Roanoke
We would like to thank everyone who picked us “best burger” over the last 20 years!
Burger In the Square
3904 Brambleton AveLegendary burger in Roanoke
We would like to thank everyone who picked us “best burger” over the last 20 years!
Located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, we are one of Roanoke's historic landmarks. Being in business for over 30 years, we pride ourselves on offering excellent food and service with a great atmosphere. Our rooftop deck is a great spot to gather with friends and enjoy a craft beer or cocktail.
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Corned Beef & Co Inc
107 S Jefferson St Located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, we are one of Roanoke's historic landmarks. Being in business for over 30 years, we pride ourselves on offering excellent food and service with a great atmosphere. Our rooftop deck is a great spot to gather with friends and enjoy a craft beer or cocktail.
The first Macado’s restaurant was opened in 1978 by Richard Macher in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It soon became popular for its eclectic ambiance of cartoon, antique, and local nostalgic decor, as well as its wide array of hearty yet modestly-priced sandwiches, subs, and entrees.
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Macado's
922 University City BlvdThe first Macado’s restaurant was opened in 1978 by Richard Macher in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It soon became popular for its eclectic ambiance of cartoon, antique, and local nostalgic decor, as well as its wide array of hearty yet modestly-priced sandwiches, subs, and entrees.
Outdoor Adventures
Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Botetourt and Roanoke Counties not far from Hollins University, Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the second largest municipal park in the United States. This 12,700 acre park contains an 11,200 acre watershed that drains into the Western Virginia Water Authority's Carvins Cove Reservoir, the largest source of drinking water in the Roanoke Valley.
The 50-mile trail system and service roads at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve are available for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The terrain is moderately to steeply sloped, with an elevation gain of more than 1,000 feet from the reservoir to the peaks of the surrounding mountains. Guests can also enjoy boating and fishing in the reservoir. Hours do vary seasonally. Land use and boating rules and fees help provide recreational opportunities for visitors to the cove while still maintaining the safest, highest quality drinking water possible.
For more information about Carvins Cove, please call 540-563-9170 or visit www.westernvawater.org.
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Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9644 Reservoir RdNestled in the beautiful mountains of Botetourt and Roanoke Counties not far from Hollins University, Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the second largest municipal park in the United States. This 12,700 acre park contains an 11,200 acre watershed that drains into the Western Virginia Water Authority's Carvins Cove Reservoir, the largest source of drinking water in the Roanoke Valley.
The 50-mile trail system and service roads at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve are available for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The terrain is moderately to steeply sloped, with an elevation gain of more than 1,000 feet from the reservoir to the peaks of the surrounding mountains. Guests can also enjoy boating and fishing in the reservoir. Hours do vary seasonally. Land use and boating rules and fees help provide recreational opportunities for visitors to the cove while still maintaining the safest, highest quality drinking water possible.
For more information about Carvins Cove, please call 540-563-9170 or visit www.westernvawater.org.
I-Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade DrBottom Creek Gorge Trail is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Bent Mountain, Virginia that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October.
Length: 3.7 miles
Bottom Creek Road
Bottom Creek RoadBottom Creek Gorge Trail is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Bent Mountain, Virginia that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October.
Length: 3.7 miles
Mcafee Knob TrailHead
Catawba Valley DriveBlue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
56 Roanoke River Pkwy
Hlola i-Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadRoanoke Mountain Adventures
806 Wasena Ave SWRent bikes, kayaks in downtown Roanoke
Peaks of Otter
Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic TrailThings to do, Places to go
Museums, activities, and great places to see
Great views of our city and good photo spots. At night the star is lit up and the city lights sparkle under the sky. There are trails and a garden in the park as well. The Star is a MUST SEE
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I-Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyGreat views of our city and good photo spots. At night the star is lit up and the city lights sparkle under the sky. There are trails and a garden in the park as well. The Star is a MUST SEE
Center in the Square
1 Market Square SEBooker T. Washington National Monument
12130 Booker T Washington HwyLot’s of FUN! at any age. Drive through and feed the animals and a walk through area with the giraffes, and butterfly garden.
We love taking our friends, it really is fun.
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Virginia Safari Park
229 Safari LnLot’s of FUN! at any age. Drive through and feed the animals and a walk through area with the giraffes, and butterfly garden.
We love taking our friends, it really is fun.
Boat rental is very reasonable. Parrot Cove has older boats but they are still nice. The lake has over 500 Miles of shoreline, fishing, and water sports.
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Smith Mountain Lake
Boat rental is very reasonable. Parrot Cove has older boats but they are still nice. The lake has over 500 Miles of shoreline, fishing, and water sports.
Rich in history, Mabry Mill is one of the most iconic and photographed structures on the Blue Ridge
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Mabry Mill
Rich in history, Mabry Mill is one of the most iconic and photographed structures on the Blue Ridge
Search for fairy stones, a natural stone formation shapes in a cross.
See ‘Fairy Stone Pit Stop’
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Fairy Stone State Park
Search for fairy stones, a natural stone formation shapes in a cross.
See ‘Fairy Stone Pit Stop’
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SWI-State Park ye-Claytor Lake
6620 Ben H Bolen DrNatural Bridge State Park
6477 S Lee HwyTaubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SEMill Mountain Zoo
Mill Mountain SpurEvents
Elmwood park features concerts, art, and crafts. The hill side surrounds the amphitheater for picnics and relaxing anytime.
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Elmwood Park
505 S Jefferson StElmwood park features concerts, art, and crafts. The hill side surrounds the amphitheater for picnics and relaxing anytime.
Center in the Square
1 Market Square SEJefferson Center
541 Luck Ave SW
Opera Roanoke
20 Church Ave SEBerglund Center
710 Williamson Rd NEWWW.DowntownRoanoke.org
For events and happenings around the area.
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Downtown Roanoke
WWW.DowntownRoanoke.org
For events and happenings around the area.
Shopping
Home of 'Salvage Dawgs' as seen on tv. Architectural salvage, custom upcycled designs, reproduction garden statuary, salvage inspired furniture and decor. Shop for unique gifts, souvenirs, apparel and dog gear.
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Black Dog Salvage
902 13th St SWHome of 'Salvage Dawgs' as seen on tv. Architectural salvage, custom upcycled designs, reproduction garden statuary, salvage inspired furniture and decor. Shop for unique gifts, souvenirs, apparel and dog gear.
Downtown Roanoke, Inc.
213 Market St SEShops, restaurants, museums with lots to see.
Tanglewood Mall
4420-A Electric RdValley View Mall
4802 Valley View Blvd NWRoanoke Co+op
1319 Grandin Rd SWNeighborhoods
Quaint, Hip small village to visit the farmers market, Co-Op and Grandin Theatre.
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Grandin Village
Quaint, Hip small village to visit the farmers market, Co-Op and Grandin Theatre.
Situated on the Blue Ridge parkway, Floyd is a popular tourist destination, home to a variety of musicians and music events, artists, restaurants, breweries and much more!
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Floyd
Situated on the Blue Ridge parkway, Floyd is a popular tourist destination, home to a variety of musicians and music events, artists, restaurants, breweries and much more!
Wineries and Breweries
Valhalla Vineyards
6500 Mt Chestnut RdChateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SWFranklin County Distilleries
25156 Virgil H Goode HwyBig Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave SWThree Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery - Roanoke
24 Campbell Ave SEA Few Old Goats Brewing
515 8th St SWAmRhein is a German name meaning “on the Rhein” (Rhine) River. AmRhein’s Wine Cellars is a Virginia family owned and operated, 100% estate-grown winery, specializing in wines with a German influence.
Located in Southwest Virginia off Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 136. From your stay it is approx. 25 minutes off Bent Mountain
We are the 63rd winery in Virginia.
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AmRhein's Wine Cellars
9243 Patterson DrAmRhein is a German name meaning “on the Rhein” (Rhine) River. AmRhein’s Wine Cellars is a Virginia family owned and operated, 100% estate-grown winery, specializing in wines with a German influence.
Located in Southwest Virginia off Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 136. From your stay it is approx. 25 minutes off Bent Mountain
We are the 63rd winery in Virginia.