Black Salt Kitchen

The Cellar is one of those restaurants where you might wonder, "Do they have ...?" And the answer…read morewill probably be, "Yes, they do have that on the menu." They have gyros, meatball subs, pizza, burgers, crab cakes, kabobs, chicken parmesan and lots more. I get a little squinky when I see a multiple-page menu with lots of random foods on it. But I visited with a group, and so I was locked into this place, whether I liked it or not. A quick internet and Yelp search told me that the things to get at The Cellar are the Greek gyro and the pizzas. I didn't want a whole pie just for myself, so I ordered the gyro. The Greek gyro was really good! It is lamb and beef in a pita, topped with tzatziki, lettuce, onion and tomato. All of the veggies were super fresh, and the pita was warm and pillowy. It's served with chips and a pickle. They actually have quite a few Greek or Mediterranean-adjacent items on the menu. One of the people in my group ordered the Black & Blue Salad, which is basically a salad with steak and bleu cheese on it, plus lots of vegetables. It was huge! She ate a lot of it, and it looked like she barely made a dent. When she put the leftovers in the to-go container, she almost needed two containers! It became a running joke that day and for a couple of days afterward about whether or not she actually finished that salad. This is also the location for the 6Pak Bottle Shop, which is basically a liquor store but intensely curated. They have a nice selection of craft beers and wine. There is also a bar downstairs, which I didn't have the pleasure of visiting. Another great thing about The Cellar is that they are open late! Sometimes until midnight, and sometimes until 2 a.m. I guess that makes sense, as they are located basically right across the street from Virginia Tech.

This is a nice hidden gem! On a busy corner of the Main Street is Cellar Restauarant. After a…read morecouple stops down the street, we wanted to end our evening in a quiet place. The Cellar has a basement bar. We snagged a few bar seats. The bar server was great. He provided us waters. He quickly took our cocktail orders and made some very delicious cocktails. My sour apple martini was so good that that a second one was in front of me quickly. One of us ordered a full sandwich meal and that sandwich looked humongous and full of meat. We also ordered sides of curly fries. These were fried fresh. It's somewhat of a dark speakeasy vibe. The crowd was tame compared to some of the other bars down the street. We hope to try the full restaurant in our next visit.

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Eastern Divide

4.1(69 reviews)

3.4 mi

Went here to celebrate the last day of classes and grab a quick flight, which I forgot to take a…read morepicture of (as per usual). We tried four different beers, with our favorite being the Coconut Migration porter. The bartender had great recommendations and was very kind and patient when we were figuring out what we wanted to order. The inside had a cool vibe I would describe as industrial meets greenhouse, with lots of board games to keep you entertained. The patio seating is also beautiful, and we sat and watched a storm roll in while enjoying our brews. We didn't try the food, but the table next to us seemed to really enjoy the food. We will absolutely be back to get a new flight (they have a large selection of beers to try) and a meal to enjoy at sunset in the future.

What a cool vibe this place is! Eastern Divide is serving up a variety of beer styles and food in a…read morelarge industrial-chic space. Their staff is friendly and helpful. Nitro coffee, wine and cocktails are also available for purchase. I loved the feel of the taproom but, should you choose to sit on the patio, you'll get a mountain view in the distance. Lastly, I appreciate when a brewery has good swag so I left with a logo t-shirt in Virginia Tech colors!

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Interior

The Blacksburg Tavern

4.5(249 reviews)

0.4 mi

Phenomenal all around. Historic building renovated very nicely and historic art on the walls give…read moreit a unique southern feel. The menu is also very southern and tough to choose what get, but the fried chicken was amazing, pimento Mac n cheese was amazing, homemade biscuit/apple butter was amazing, Cole slaw best ever. Friendly service. I was to return for the meatloaf and ham. Amazing !! Well done.

I'm in town visiting a childhood friend and we came here for dinner. As we were walking to the…read moreTavern, I noticed a cute little house that didn't match the other architectural designs of the other establishments in the area (brick and "modern" looking buildings). I was caught off guard when my friend walked up the stairs to the house because from initial appearance, I wouldn't have thought this was the restaurant! Upon walking in, the host greeted us and told us his name was Dan and that he was the owner of the restaurant! It was really cool to see that the owner is truly passionate about his restaurant and will show up to put in the work, even during the later hours. In terms of the food, I went with the Hungry Hokie which was a mashed potato bowl with with bits of meatloaf and chicken, green beans, macaroni and cheese. It also came with a biscuit or cornbread, I opted in with the cornbread. The food was absolutely hearty and had pretty good flavor! The one wish that I had was that it came in a bigger portion as it didn't fully fill me up. If I was in town again, I'd definitely consider going back to try the other items on the menu!

One of the dining rooms

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Outside / Exterior pic of restaurant from across Main Street

Macado's

3.0(220 reviews)

0.9 mi

Typical American bar food. The restaurant's decor is very unique. Lots of movie character statues…read moreand things. It's a big place, but if you're there in the winter, make sure to sit upstairs. The downstairs is freezing. Massive menu with lots of sandwiches. Food is on the better end of bar food, but it takes a while. Service is friendly.

My daughter goes to VT and loves Macados. When we were dropping her off, we wanted to grab food…read morebefore heading home and she recommended we try. They have so many sandwich options, which was overwhelming, but great. They also have other food options, but we all went for sandwiches. We went on a weekday during lunch time, so it wasnt busy. We grabbed a table by the bar and were greeted and tended to efficiently. The set up was very casual with various things on the walls including pictures. Definitely gives local and college vibes, which we loved. We ordered the Macados club, Godfather and one other, which I can't recall. The sandwiches are large and very filling. I was able to take half home and finish for dinner. It comes with chips or you can pay extra and get fries. They tasted really good and fresh. We have definitely made Macados a regular spot. Ill be sure to get pictures next time we stop there.

1st thing you see when you walk in.

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Good prices on beer

Lefty's Main Street Grille

3.9(324 reviews)

1.6 mi

A lively local favorite, with reasonable prices and an array of food and drink for most palates and…read morepocketbooks. Reserve well in advance during football weekends or special events, such as graduation week. We enjoyed the Tuscan Tortellini ($23): shrimp and chicken sautéed in garlic with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, herb sauce, cheese tortellini with basil and parmesan. Two of us split the tasty three-lamb-chop special for $36. Several nearby booths were enjoying the Southern Ribs ($23 ): seven slow-cooked, then crispy-fried pork ribs in a BBQ sauce, served with pimento mac-n-cheese, cornbread, and vegetable du jour. In addition to the dinner entrées ($20-$32) and specials ($40), Lefty's has dinner sandwiches under $14 and dinner burgers under $15. Plus flatbread pizzas, $14. Wines by the glass from $8 to $10.50. 24 beers on tap. Cocktails are $9 to $11. Service is fast, efficient, and mostly friendly (ours got a little snippy when we asked about a cocktail order that was slow to arrive, but it was a busy graduation night). Dependable on all counts; we'll be back.

Came here for a work dinner, and was pleasantly surprised at the good quality of the food here!…read more I had the emerald kale salad and it was very good. This is a nicer spot rather than a bar (I wasn't expecting that), and has many solid dinner entrees options, it seemed. It was pretty mild volume levels inside, so we didn't have to yell at each other during dinner. A few of the group didn't love their entrees (the fish tacos lacked flavor and the carne asada pasta had some unexpected pairings), but overall a solid choice with something for everyone

Bar area

Jerk Chicken Philly with onion rings- delicious!

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Impressive sized flight of beers.

The Maroon Door

3.7(65 reviews)

0.2 mi

Went here with some friends to try a new restaurant in the area. The beer selection was quite good,…read moreand I got the Occasional Regulars amber ale, which was delicious. I was a bit disappointed with the food for the price, and found it a bit bland, however, that might be down to what I ordered. The servers were very kind and our food arrived in a timely manner. The restaurant has a classic brewery feel and I enjoyed the nice view of Alumni Mall.

Mixed feelings. I've been rejected from Maroon Door every time I've tried to get in during the…read moreevening- they've told me that they're not taking new customers an hour before closure. I've also not been a fan of some one staff member's attitude towards one of my friends. Decided to give them a try on a Monday, and it went very differently. There was almost no one else in the restaurant and it went a lot better! I got a BLT, which was unorthodox but good. It had a fried tomato in it, which was an interesting take on the T portion. As a whole, I'd recommend that you avoid coming near closing time - otherwise, not bad.

Orvilles's TD Burger

Rabbit eggrolls, had zero flavor

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Chicken and waffles

Burger 37

1.0(2 reviews)

Wow. Talk about rude. Waited 25 minutes for a milkshake, and it was given to me half full. I told…read morethem to fill it up because I didn't pay five dollars for an empty cup. They gave me a new one that was overflowing out of the cup and the cup had slots cut into the side of it to ensure maximum spillage. Would not reccomend this trashy overpriced establishment to anyone.

I ordered a shake my first time here, and asked if they could mix two flavors. They weren't quite…read moresure, but eventually an employee who knew came over and told me they can't mix. That's fine, I order a shake and burger. As I'm waiting for it, the guy who said you can't mix shakes starts yelling to a lady who I presume is a manager across the counter (she was at the checkout) about how people keep asking if they can add ingredients to burgers and mix shakes, angrily. They never addressed me, and I understand it's something that the staff needs to be clear on, but do you have to have a yelling match to discuss it in front of the customers? I felt EXTREMELY uncomfortable and guilty, after just ASKING if I could mix shakes, as I was standing between them, and by the end of it I was ready to walk out without my food. Just avoid this place, the manager is horribly rude, the burgers are burnt, and shakes are melted anyways.

Hokie House

3.0(60 reviews)

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One of our best meals in Blacksburg! The place is super divey so we weren't sure how we would feel…read morebut everything we had was delicious. We had the appetizer sampler platter, a burger, and Caesar wrap. We went over the summer so this is likely a popular spot when students are back but it's worth going for a good meal.

We decided to eat at hokie house tonight. We sat in the bar section and waited on by the person…read moreworking the bar(so sorry I didn't get your name). Excellent service. Thank you for going out of your way to make sure we were taken care of and hunting down a T-shirt for me. We had the hokie burger, cheese fries and a salad and everything was excellent. It was kind of quiet which wasn't a problem for us, but then again it isn't the weekend and classes haven't started yet. Must stop by and give them a try. Go Hokies!

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River Mill Bar & Grill

3.3(117 reviews)

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This is one of my favorite places to go out on the weekends, and they have a fantastic beer and…read moredrink selection. I have never tried the food, so I can't speak for that, but the others I went with have tried it and they liked it. The service is very quick, especially considering how crowded it can be, and they have tap to pay, which is nice. I really like the nautical maps around the restaurant, which are super fun to look at. The game section is also very fun and it's a great place to come and chill with friends. The only reason I am not giving it five stars is that I have had some friends who had a negative experience being denied at the door, despite being of age.

My first drink was $8.35 before tip and my second (the same order) was $14.45 before tip.read more

River Mill Tots

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Pool tables ;)

Feather Bone Provisions & Assembly

4.2(38 reviews)

4.4 mi

My family has been enjoying this place for a while now while I've been at college in Florida…read more Finally, after receiving countless pictures of their mouthwatering food and hearing nothing but rave reviews, I got the chance to try it for myself! Located in the old Prices Fork Elementary School, the atmosphere is unique. I appreciate that they incorporate aspects of the school into the experience. For instance, the dining space is in the schools old gym and the table paddle you receive after you order are alphabet cards. The ambiance is super laid back and I love that you order at the front and they'll bring the food out to you. This makes the experience so much more enjoyable as it not a table-service type of place. You can also order drinks at the front and they will bring those out to you as well. Ordering is super straight forward. They offer a great menu with options for all, including gluten sensitive people. I appreciate their eclectic take on standard American/Southern faire. As their food is bursting with unique flavors that are not like ones you'll find elsewhere in the area. All the food is freshly prepared and ours came out within 10-15 minutes of ordering. We ordered a lot, as I wanted to try a little bit of everything! To start, we got the Pimento Cheese Board and the Bang Bang Brussels. Both of which were a large size and perfect for sharing. The Pimento Cheese Board consisted of home-made pimento cheese, crackers, house pickles, and apple slaw. Everything on this plate was extremely fresh and flavorful. The pimento cheese had a great consistency and I appreciated the subtle inclusion of the red peppers. The apple slaw was fresh, and the various pickled vegetables were a nice palette cleanser. My parents have claimed the Brussel sprouts here were some of the best they'd had-- and I can easily confirm these were the best brussel sprouts I've had! The Brussel sprouts are cooked to perfection and topped with Chili crisp vinaigrette, yum-yum sauce, and a sesame shallot crunch. They are truly something else and a trip to Feather Bone wouldn't be complete without ordering these! I also order 2 pieces of their focaccia which came with miso butter. The focaccia was cooked on the griddle and was warm when it was served. The miso butter was a little too salty for my liking, but I enjoyed putting some of the pimento cheese on the focaccia! For my entree I actually ended up ordering a baby smash burger, which is a kids meal (as I couldn't commit to a full size entree). This meal included a smaller, slider version of their smash burger, served with fries, apples slices, and the option of a drink. I was blown away with how good the burger was, seriously one of the best! The burger was seasoned wonderfully, with a nice char on the edges (the way a smash burger should!). The cheese was gooey and the bun was really, really good. Fries were crips and were also seasoned well. I would easily order this again, just maybe the adult portion! I also tried my mom's hanger steak and the mushroom polenta (special of the night) and thoroughly enjoyed that. The steak was tender, with lots of flavor and the mushroom polenta was quite tasty as well! I appreciate that they frequently have food and drink specials too. Overall, I can easily say that this was the best meal I have had in Blacksburg--and I have lived here my entire life. A common thing among all the food we ordered was flavor. Everything had so much flavor, was seasoned so well, and was super unique. They really elevate the standard southern cuisine into something quite spectacular. I have zero complaints about anything we ordered. The bang bang Brussel sprouts were a hit, along with the pimento cheese board. I love the ambiance of this place too. If you are ever in the area, make this place a priority. You will not be left disappointed! Our focaccia 8/10 Pimento Cheese Board 10/10 Bang Bang Brussel Sprouts 10/10 Baby Smash Burger + Fries 9/10 Hanger Steak + Mushroom Polenta 8/10

This is one of the best places in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area in my opinion. The concept of…read moreit being in an elementary school cafeteria, complete with the stage is very cool. They have embraced that concept, even with the red cups that are reminiscent of cafeteria style. The menu is rather small, but I dont mind that if the food is well done. In this case, the food was amazing. Fresh, tasty, thoughtfully created. Fries were not greasy, burger bun was perfect, cheese was melty, lots of house made pickles....whats not to like? The servers were friendly and responsive as well. It may seem a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. Give it a try!