Highest-rated restaurants in Roanoke by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Roanoke by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Roanoke, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. It's Pho Time
- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5524 Williamson Road Ste 5 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Cello Coffee House & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 118 Campbell Ave. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1916 Memorial Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Lupita's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3150 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tacos Rojas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 13th St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sweet Donkey Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2108 Broadway Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Cielito Lindo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 683 Brandon Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Bethlehem Restaurant & Grocery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1613 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Arabic, Afghan
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Bread Craft
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 Church Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. One Love Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 Summers Way Ste 102 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Sidecar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 411 1st St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Modern European, Coffee & Tea, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. R T Smiths
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 East Campbell Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mi Tapatia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4818 Williamson Road Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Wok n Roll Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 120 Campbell Ave. Southeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Petra Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4520 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bloom
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1109 Main St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Lil' Cucci's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 674 Teresa Lane Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Chris's Coffee & Custard
- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1824 9th St. Southeast Ste B Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bernard's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 South Jefferson St. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Inka Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3033 Brambleton Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Peruvian, Latin American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mama Jeans BBQ
- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3404 Brandon Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cuban Island Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5508 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Screaming Vegan
- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2715 Melrose Ave. Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vegan, fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Richee Freeze
- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4405 Williamson Road Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Lazy Bulldog
- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5524 Williamson Road Ste 18 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Pueblo Chico Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 2626 Broadway Ave. Southwest Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Canale's Ham & BBQ
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1731 Grandin Road Southwest Ste 101 Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taco Riendo
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5411 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Viet Sub
- Rating: 4.8/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1403 Williamson Road Northeast Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Nakhon Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 5983 Cloverdale Road Roanoke, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
