What a gem. I live for finding a place like this when I am traveling. We had driven down from the…read moreGreen Bank Observatory into Marlinton on a Saturday evening. It's off the beaten path -- but don't let that deter you. It's feels like a cabin in the mountains inside, and the food was just wonderful. Mim herself serves the dishes, which when we came, included meat loaf, roast beef and a chicken dish. She cooks it ALL herself! Then, you get your choice of salads, sides and an optional dessert! It tasted like a home-cooked meal I've not had in a long time! Everyone was very friendly inside, and I also appreciated that Mim's seemed like such a community spot. Friends meeting, everyone knew each other -- it's hard to find that kind of vibe in New Jersey! It's worth the trip out of your way for a great, homestyle meal!

Literally the Best place to eat in and around Marlinton. Mim prepares all the food and it is…read moredelicious. She's even behind the counter serving it. Cafeteria style with HUGE portions! Not to be missed!

K&W Cafeteria has been a staple in my life since I was a kid. I used to go to the location at…read moreTanglewood, and now that this is the only one left, it's my go-to spot whenever I'm back in town. I always order the chicken tenders and baked spaghetti with two dinner rolls--and it's consistently delicious every time. Prices vary depending on what you get. For my meal and my brother's, it came to about $42. That's a bit pricey compared to other local options, but I'm willing to pay it since K&W is unique to Roanoke and holds a lot of nostalgia for me. The staff serving the food were incredibly friendly, and the servers were great as well. The only downside--and the reason for my 4/5 rating--is that the restrooms were pretty dirty. Otherwise, it's a place I'll keep coming back to whenever I'm in town.

Had a chance to visit this place on a Saturday morning before washing my car (they seem to share…read morethe parking lot, or right across from each other)...when walking in it reminded me of a place that's been there for a while and have survived many generations- like my grandma would've eaten here as a youth. They have an assembly line and assemble the food as you move down the line....pretty small portions compared to today's expectations (probably servings we SHOULD be having). the food was OK.. nothing salt, pepper and hot sauce couldn't fix. The waitresses were very attentive and was ready to bring you anything else you may have needed. Old school interior, very spacious, Nostalgic if you will... give this place a try if you want to avoid the crazy crowds and mass feeding frenzy of the more contemporary buffet restaurants in the area.

It was so nice, I had to do it twice! From the artwork…read morecelebrating man's best friend, Duke, to the truly professional service from Grant and Dadarius, every part of the experience was outstanding. Smiling faces, hot, freshly served food (keep in mind, we were with a large group), and absolutely delicious meals made this a place worth returning to. We were in the LYH for my son's wedding (congratulations, Kitwana!), and everyone kept saying, "I'm going to My Duke's!" I figured the locals knew best--and they were absolutely right. Omelets (A), turkey sausages (A), chicken sausages (A), potatoes (A), grits (A), grain toast (A), biscuits m (A)... and top it all off with a mimosa! Breakfast rule 101, don't have to be fancy, just good (mission accomplished). Tell Duke we'll be back soon!

We were in Lynchburg on Friday and Saturday and tried the restaurant Saturday…read more We had an amazing time with our family and Monica took great care of us while we were there. We had such a great lunch we were shocked to see the store was closing. Thankfully we didn't cause any missed diners. We will definitely return. Recommendations by Monica were perfect!

If you were to take your significant other to a place where they cook the food right in front of…read moreyou, this would be it. Thanks to the generosity of two local businessmen, Dan Reber and Jimmy Thomas Sr., students at Liberty University were given the Reber Thomas Dining Hall. The "ROT," as students have coined it, serves as the primary dining hall on campus. Students are quick to speak poorly of the "ROT" for its fake eggs and dry pancakes. Despite the below-average breakfast food (besides the omelet), the main courses are diverse and delicious. My personal favorite, the 360 Grill, is a great choice for a first-time visitor. This station serves chicken and rice, burritos, tacos, and even gyros. The workers, however, may not always provide the best customer experience. One time, I was refilling the ice in my drink and was scolded for "wasting the ice" from the soda dispenser. While not all "ROT" workers are evil, experiences like this don't add to an otherwise positive dining experience. That said, the dining hall is well-kept and features a functional and efficient plate return system. It is well-lit, has high ceilings, and offers plenty of outdoor seating options. While I don't love the "ROT," I do like it--so I'm giving it a 3-star rating.

The ROT (along with any college dining hall) has a lot of flaws. However, in comparison to the rest…read moreof these, it stands pretty strong- offering an extreme variety from Italian, to Mexican to other specialties. It is well organized with various drink and silverware stations spread throughout the hall, additionally offering waffle and pancake makers, and more. The employees sometimes get very frustrated, as I had once encountered a gentlemen telling his co-worker to get some bread- and the co-worker responded telling him he was on break. However, the man said "I ain't ask if you were on break, go get me some dang bread!" Though these actions are rather unprofessional, they tend to make the experience more entertaining. My personal favorite station would either be the omelette station, or the lunch station that changes every day- from flatbreads, to meatball subs, to chicken parm, it always has something good. Despite its upbringings, the ROT has many flaws. Sometimes there is more liquid coming out of the eggs than I'd like to see. Sometimes the meat looks a color it probably shouldn't. However, despite these flaws, compared to most dining halls, it is very solid. If I could give the ROT a 3.5 out of 5 I wouldn't. I'd just give them a 3. It is very fitting on a stand point in comparison to other dining halls, but all other food.

Food is always fresh and tasteful! The servers/waitresses here are always on point and making sure…read moreyou are comfortable and have what you need. Overall this establishment is very warm, and always inviting.

Service can be weak ! Food : chicken all over cooked . Staff just laugh ! No one wants to help. …read more Steak and meat loaf good . Mss butterfly shrimp

Food is meh. Service is nice. Just not worth a visit. I wanted to like it, but it's barely…read moreordinary. Good for people who just don't want to cook today.

Good old fashioned country cookin!!! Not fancy but really good! Just like mama used to make!!!read more

Gave this place a try based on a recommendation from a local. Was told this place was nothing fancy…read morejust inexpensive comfort food. From the moment we walked in we were warmly welcomed by both waitresses. The one directed us to a chalkboard menu on the wall for the specials of the day. With it being our first time there we opted to have a seat with menus. Service right from the get go was warm, friendly, accommodating, and informative. I can see why this is a local favorite. Great spot to get some home styled comfort food on a budget. Would recommend giving the meatloaf a try. I especially appreciated being offered to have my sweet tea refilled to go.

This was an absolutely horrible experience. The restaurant has no ambience whatsoever. We ordered…read moreour food and it took an hour and ten minutes to reach our table with NO explanation or apology for the wait. And the food, don't get me started, my burger was so spicy with pepper that I almost spit it out. The only thing that chef can cook well is scalloped potatoes. And I'm sure he just microwaves them from a can like he cooks everything else at that restaurant. What a disappointing evening out on the town of Dayton!

High end creative food with a not pretentious vibe. The miso maple salmon and the grilled pork chop…read morewith hominy and crimini shrooms are my fav mains. Multiple layers of flavor and all the right textures. Visually appealing on the plate as well. Solid cocktail list here. I'm a big fan that they go old school with a hot toddy. The applejack brandy added to that is a nice touch. Service is excellent here. Prices reasonable given the quality of the dishes. Will be back the next time I'm in town for sure. Take out orders here https://orders.cake.net/11301553 Reservations via Resy.

Walking up this place has great ambiance, perfect for a first date. The indoor seating was closed…read morebut the outdoor seating was great. The menu was quite promising. Ordered a cucumber chamomile gin and tonic, which left something to be desired. We started with the blackberry salad which on the menu said it also included avocado but there was none on the salad-despite this the salad was great. Our mains were good but not great. The biggest issue I found here was despite our server being very nice while ordering she NEVER checked in on us after anything arrived, never refilled waters either. So although she was nice the service was not good as there were times we wanted to order something else and one of the entrees didn't arrive as it was ordered but our server never checked in. All things considered I think I would only come here to grab a salad or appetizer.

Highly recommended. Tasty tasty food…read more Their Papa Rellena is a work of culinary magic and I could live on these perfectly fried potato croquets; stuffed with a beautifully seasoned savoury ground beef. Crack one open and be generous with their signature green sauce. It's just heaven. I've eaten around the menu a bit and I have good things to say about their kitchen overall. Definitely recommend their beef empanadas. And also their bowls. And also fried yucca and plantain. I mean just throw a dart man, you can't go wrong. Their menu is solid and their execution admirable. I really like their flavours and I find myself thinking of that Papa Rellena at least once a week...

I haven't had authentic Cuban food like this since I left Miami, and A Taste of Cuba brought me…read moreright back. From the moment we walked in, the service was prompt and friendly, but it was the food that truly made it. Every dish was absolutely spectacular. The coffee was exceptional. We enjoyed everything we ordered and left wishing this place were closer to home. If you're craving a real Cuban meal, this spot is 100% worth the visit. I'll be back every chance I get.

What a wonderful lunch. Don't judge this place by its looks. The food is fresh and amazing. I had…read morethe steak and cheese, my daughter had the Italian. Both came on freshly baked bread that made the sandwiches. Service was good. We took pastried to go and they were amazing as well.

(If you get nothing else from this review, know the rolls used for their sandwiches are homemade…read moreand DELICIOUS.) While my passion is pizza, Kid #1 would live or die for a sandwich. And who doesn't love meat + cheese + bread? So when sustenance was needed on our road trip, a Yelp search for "sandwiches" led us to What A Blessing. I admit we were skeptical. The interior was small and... well... odd. It reminded me of my great-aunt Marie's farmhouse. Upon immediately walking in the door I saw that a large bakery case was empty. I almost walked out thinking the place was going out of business. However, we grabbed a table in the (small) dining room and perused the limited menu. We ordered roast beef, but they were out of it. We ordered soup, but they had none to offer. Discouragement set it, but we persevered. Finally, our subs and sandwiches arrived! They all came with a side of BBQ chips. Now... BBQ chips are my favorite, so I perked up immediately. Let me shout this: THE SUB ROLLS WERE HOMEMADE! They were delicious. Fantastic flavor. Perfect texture and crumb. The subs were piled with meat, which tasted high quality. Kid #1 swore her turkey was Boar's Head. Maybe it was or maybe it wasn't, but it was definitely quality meat. My cheesesteak was fantastic, and the Italian sub was spot-on. The burger was just average, but the delicious HOMEMADE bun made up for it. All the veggies (lettuce, tomato, etc.) on our subs seemed fresh. The owner(?) dropped some free pastries at our table, too. Sweet, tender, and tasty! I would recommend you grab a donut or two to go, too. In the area and want a sweet or a sammie? Check out What A Blessing to support a local guy and a Christian.