Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Roanoke area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Roanoke area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Roanoke area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#23. 419 West
- Rating: 2.9/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3865 Electric Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Kabuki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 3.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3503 Franklin Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taste of Asia
- Rating: 3.4/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3603 Franklin Road Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mac and Bob's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 East Main St. Salem, Virginia
- Categories: Sports Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Montano's International Gourmet
- Rating: 3.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3733 Franklin Road Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Billy's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 102 Market St. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Remini's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4210 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Coach & Four Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5206 Williamson Road Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Luigi's Italian Gourmet
- Rating: 3.8/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Beamer's 25
- Rating: 3.9/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 357 Salem Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Table 50
- Rating: 4.0/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 Market St. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 104 South Jefferson St. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Rockfish Food and Wine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1402 Grandin Road Southwest Ste 101 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Regency Room
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 Shenandoah Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taaza Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 Memorial Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Evie's Bistro and Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1212 4th St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Nawab Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118-A Campbell Ave. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Alexander's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 105 South Jefferson St. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fortunato
- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Kirk Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The River and Rail
- Rating: 4.3/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2201 Crystal Spring Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Southern, New American, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Lucky Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Kirk Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sidecar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 411 1st St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Modern European, Coffee & Tea, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Bernard's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 South Jefferson St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
