Good spot at SML for better food than some other spots. Service was good, friendly and quick to…read morehelp.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and friendly restaurant guests. Recommend ordering the steak fritesread more

The staff and food were a delight. Worked with Vivian to reserve a table for a family member's…read moremilestone birthday and she was incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and proactive. We had a wonderful server, Brittani, who provided excellent service. She was very kind, kept our drinks flowing, and didn't miss a single detail on the orders. The hospitality here is unmatched. The food was delicious. Every item we ordered was fresh, hot, and seasoned to perfection. The fried pickles, seasonal and Caesar salads (with perfectly cooked salmon), bourbon chicken, pesto pasta, and kids' meals (chicken strips with fries) were all outstanding, and the key lime pie was the perfect sweet finish. If you are anywhere near the area, this place is an absolute must-visit!

Great view. Really good food. Slow service. Very very cold dining room. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxread more

Based on noticeably high prices we went expecting a high end dining experience and got just the…read moreopposite! The server was friendly and helpful but that is the only positive comment. 1. The Caesar Salad was really small, over-dressed and croutons, dry, hard and not bite-sized. 2. Fried Oysters were greasy, tasteless, overpriced, mostly breading, overly watery. Not an appropriate way to prepare Oysters. 3. The deep-fried Grits were breaded with Panco, not the right product as they are grease sponges and the Grits were mushy, too few and came with no dipping sauce. 4. The Tuna Tacos were the best item but only average at best. Very little tuna tartar and not chopped, not much flavor, served over tiny, raw, corn tortillas that should have been buttered and crisped in a pan. 5. The live Jazz with Lenny Marcus was great but the PA system was poor and one could not understand the vocals. 6. Seated right under a ceiling fan on high and AC set low and was quite uncomfortable.

Roanoke's Historic Grandin Village has many restaurants of all sizes and types but one that stands…read moreout is Rockfish Food & Wine. Founded in 2005 by Olivia and Rocky Byrd, this family-owned and operated fine-dining restaurant was established to bring a high-end yet relaxed seafood and wine dining experience to this area. It offers a seasonal menu and an extensive wine list of over 270 selections. After being ranked 4th among Yelp's Top 50 Most Prolific Elites of 2025, a distinction recognizing my consistent community engagement and high-quality contributions, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants, businesses, and establishments, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to go back and write follow-up reviews on those places that impressed me the most during 2025, and Rockfish Food & Wine located in the heart of Grandin Village, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Roanoke, Virginia, is the perfect example of one of them. After making a 5 o'clock reservation on the Toast platform from the restaurant's website, I did some errands and then proceeded to drive to the restaurant located at 1402 Grandin Road. (This is considered the Main Street of this neighborhood) The restaurant's building is located next to a small 7-Eleven, and doesn't have parking, but I found plenty of on-street parking spaces good for an hour or in some cases two, and free after 5 o'clock. I picked one of them and parked my pearl white Lexus there. When I entered the restaurant, a young, elegant lady greeted and welcomed me behind the Host's station. Soon after she took me to the requested booth, I found out her name was Kayla and she would be my server. While I was reviewing the menu, she brought me a carafe of cold water with a glass, and a small dish with slices of a baguette and butter. She then took my order. To drink, besides the water, I ordered a Strawberry Fields Mocktail. It had just the right taste and was brought to my table by the bartender herself. To dine I started off with a Crispy Oysters appetizer which was delicious. Followed by a Dinner Mixed Green Salad, which was one of the most delicious salads I've ever had at a restaurant. It had many ingredients and tasted amazingly delicious. For my main entrée I had their Ribeye Filet Au Poivre median rare. It came served with roasted mushrooms, green beans, and cheesy mashed potatoes, and was cooked medium-rare just as I ordered it. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality food. My server provided exceptional customer service, filling my glass with water, and pointing me out the restaurant's owner who was an elegantly dressed, distinguish looking lady with lots of charm and a great personality, who had moved here with her husband and co-owner from California's central coast with a vision of creating a fine-dining restaurant which they felt the local area needed. I also found out through my server that every Thursday the restaurant had live Jazz music to a full house audience, and I would need to make reservations early. Seated at the table next to mine were a distinguished looking couple which I established conversation with and found out that the lady was Dr. Laura Treanor, the fifth president of Virginia Western Community College, who began her term on July 1, 2025. She had succeeded Dr. Robert "Bobby" Sandel, who retired after over two decades of service, and is leading the college with a focus on institutional effectiveness, instructional quality, and student success. For dessert I had their Vanilla Cheesecake with mixed berry sauce, which had missing the fresh berries described on the menu. I had just had such an extraordinary dining experience that I didn't even mention it. Before leaving and after paying the bill with my Harvard Alumni World Mastercard, I had the opportunity of meeting the founder and co-owner of the restaurant, Olivia, and thanking her and her husband for such a wonderful dining experience I had today and always whenever I dine there.

Local Favorite We…read morehad such a great experience here! The live music made for such a fun atmosphere, and it was especially nice that the owner came out and introduced himself. You could really tell he cares about his restaurant and his guests. The mango ahi tuna bites were a 10/10--absolutely delicious! The cheeseburger and fish sandwich were also both on point and cooked perfectly. Great food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere made for a really enjoyable evening. My only suggestion would be to add a few more two-person tables and bar seating for smaller groups. Other than that, we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back!

Great location on the water with chill vibes and live music. Food is better than I expected but WAY…read moremore expensive than it's worth. Definitely a great spot for drinks and a bite after a full day on the water. Service is slow but mostly friendly. Would visit again.

Ippy's is a good standard steak and seafood go to. The service is reliable and the restaurant is…read moreclean. Our server was quick and our food was good. If you order a salad they do have the best 1000 island I have ever had. It's house made and delicious. My husband had the broiled seafood it was good. I had the Berger hamburger steak and potato they were cooked well and tasted good.

We stopped here on a Friday to have lunch as first time guest. I ordered a BLT with onion rings and…read moremy wife ordered fish with French fries and onion rings. Our food came out and we noticed the fried food looked dark, I took a bite of the BLT and the bacon crumbled and fell to the plate in pieces. It was very crispy like bacon bits. The onion rings were over cooked as well. The French fries were good. I don't know if they deep fried the bacon or what but it was not edible as you would expect on a BLT. The food overall had decent taste but the bacon was just too burnt. The pickle was soft and warm.

Stopped at Rocky Mount burger company while coming home from a weekend trip. It was right on the…read moreway back home. The location was a neat little restaurant and bar. I ordered the pimento cheese sandwich and pork belly bites. The pork belly was amazing! Totally worth the trip just for that. I found pimento cheese to be pretty delicious. It came with chips and a pickle. Overall was a pretty good place!

Wow, I normally like this place but we were here last night for a special family occasion as a…read moreparty of 4 and no one's food was good except for the appetizers. All three burgers were way over cooked, the Cubano sandwich was disgusting with the pork having zero flavor and being cooked to death. Service was so slow it took a while to be served. A very disappointing evening and a horrible birthday dinner for one of our party. The waitress was good and kept apologizing but it was a truly bad experience.

My wife and I ate there every week for years, until she passed away. We loved the people that…read moreworked there, and the food and the service. It's the best place in Franklin to eat. I would recommend Dudley's Truck Stop to everyone that's looking for a great place to eat.

Wow is all I can say!! Do yourself a favor & stop in for breakfast. I'm sure the other meals are…read moregood but we stopped for breakfast. Our boys play football @ Ferrum & we found Dudley's when looking for somewhere to get breakfast together before leaving. I'll admit at first we were all a little skeptical because the "Truck Stop" in the name evokes the smells of cigarettes, watered down coffee, & a greasy spoon dinner that no one wants to go to. None of that was true! As mentioned, you can tell that this is a local favorite. We sat by the door & the staff greeted many folks by name & asked "Are you having your usual?" Walking in you take a step back in time to the days when roadside diners like Dudley's were popular. I particularly loved the Dale Earnhardt memorabilia. Our party of 7 were seated quickly & welcomed by all the staff. The staff were all very friendly even giving us recommendations of where to buy some local things. We were fortunate to meet Gina (I think that was her name) & chat with her. She's the owners daughter. While there & speaking with Gina, we caught a glimpse of the owner on her way out the door...90 years young & still coming in to work daily. Ok, I'm sure you want to hear about the food, but honestly the service itself would bring me back! The 7 of us had a range of things from pancakes, country ham, home fries, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, & eggs cooked all kinds of ways--not one complaint other than being too full, but all plates were cleaned. The only wish was from our red meat/steak lovers & that they offered steak & eggs. What a treat & what a joy! Can't wait to go back!!

Great food and atmosphere, and our waitress Chloe was excellent! Definitely recommend!read more

Great Friday evening on the water…read more We sat outside right on the water and enjoyed a beautiful Friday evening. The ahi tuna bites were a 10/10--definitely the highlight! The Carolina wrap was a solid 9/10, and the white sangria was excellent. The Carolina pulled pork sandwich was good, but about a 7/10 for us. The tables are a little older and could use some updating, but the friendly staff and relaxing waterfront setting made for a really nice evening. We'd definitely come back for the tuna bites and sangria!