Rarely have I walked into a restaurant and felt so good about it, as I did when I discovered this…read morecasual American restaurant known for its hearty meals, friendly atmosphere, and affordability. After being awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, 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 entertainment venues, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Don Ho's Restaurant & Lounge in Hollins, Virginia, is a perfect example. Located off Lee Highway, in Hollins, Virginia, a road less traveled by me, until I decided to take it in search of this gem of a restaurant, which until then I had no idea it existed, even though it has been opened for 25 years. On its parking lot sign it clearly states "Serving The Area Since 2000." From the simple architectural design design of its building and humble entrance, you would never imagine what the inside would hold for you. As I opened the door and walked in, the first thing I saw was a little Christmas tree that you could tell was decorated with lots of love. The reasantly renovated dining room was clean and cozy with a combination of booths, tables and chairs, and some small high round tables with high chairs. In the center of the restaurant was a square counter with the cashier station, the Pepsi products machine, some desserts and Christmas decorations. As I was looking around a friendly and very hospitable waitress welcomed me and said I could have a seat anywhere I liked, handed me a copy of the menu, and took my drink order. I ordered a Pepsi to drink. After returning with my drink, she took my food order. I ordered a cup of their Chili Beans to start off with, and as my main entrée the Half Pound Black Angus Cheese Burger with their special fries. First of all the Chili Beans were amazing. One of the best that I have ever had, and one of my favorite foods. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its food. Then came the burger. It was delicious with fresh soft burger buns and all the toppings a good burger should have. And their unique fries were one-of-a-kind. The waitress came by to check on me at the appropriate times and to provide drink refills. For dessert I had a slice of one of the best Key Lime Pies that I had ever had. The merengue on it tasted like the home-made one my mother used to make when I was growing up. When I was finished, my waitress encouraged me to go take a look at the Lounge in the back room. It was nice, with two pool tables, a colorful lit bar, tables and chairs, booths, large screen tv, and even a small stage.There, besides drinking and eating, you can shoot pool or sing karaoke. Smoking is allowed in the lounge, which has a special ventilation system. However, the restaurant side of the establishment is completely non-smoking. Before leaving I got to meet the owner himself and felt the great attachment he has for his restaurant of many years, for his staff that has been with him for years, for his loyal customers, and for his son and general manager Jo Jo, who is learning all he can from his dad and hopes one day to take over the restaurant and continue the family tradition. As I was leaving, after a very satisfying dining experience, I noticed some Award plaques on the wall. This year 2025, Don Ho's had cleaned up in the Roanoke Times readers awards for best bar, waitstaff, restaurant, burger and best customer service at a restaurant. I highly recommend this one-of-a-kind restaurant & lounge, and who knows, maybe when you go and visit, you'll run into me there, because I definitely am planning to return real soon.

Well my 1st time at Don Ho. It was a small patronage and 75% seniors. I'm a senior. So not really a…read morething for me. The menu was average and prices average. Service good. The decor modest and really not very welcoming. A little too modest. Not sure what this restaurant is trying to be. Name and decor not really similar and we were there in the last week. Food was good so that would be a reason to perhaps return and try again.

A very unexpected swanky bar in Floyd,Va. It'll throw you for a loop if you're not ready when you…read morewalk in, we were. Think prohibition. The joint takes you into the prohibition era. The staff play into it very well. The bartender was super cool. The lady at the front door stayed in character (so cool). Helpful hint ... buffalo nickel. Once in, it is a super dark and cozy classy place. Great selection of wine and cocktails. Small selection of beer. Had the very tasty Chef burger. The Mango Habanero cheese curds were tasty. Checkout the upstairs... I'd revisit this place again.

A place to go back in time! They are a prohibition…read moreestablishment theme/vibe. Fun wall decoration and art. Makes you feel like you are on a different timeline. Food was great! We ordered the seared ahi tuna, filets, and ravioli. Everything was delicious and fresh. Id recommend if you are quiet hungry and want to order the ravioli to perhaps order something else to pair with it as it only comes with 4 raviolis. Let's talk drinks. They are seasonal so they had an apple smoked old fashioned which was delicious and a whole experience as they bring it in a container with the smoke in it 10/10 recommend! They have a yummy spicy orange margarita and really good non alcoholic drinks that taste like alcoholic drinks! Service was great! Our server had really good suggestions and was attentive and up front with items that where not available.

The new menu for breakfast and lunch makes the DAV lounge and kitchen a great place to meet and…read moreeat. You can get a great full breakfast there, and their platters, sandwiches, and sides are delicious. I had their french fries all by themselves yesterday just for a late afternoon treat, and they were just right. Come on by!

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It has been years since I have been here. I usually went because a friend dragged me with them. The…read moremusic was always mundane. The DJ seemed like he only knew how to play a very select few of songs (the majority which were already overplayed and terrible). The food was subpar. The drinks were a natural disaster in a glass. They were either so strong they would knock the wind out of you after each sip, or they were so weak and flavorless that watered down tea has more flavor. There were hardly any decent people ever up there. Just about everyone there looked/acted like they were hooked on drugs. Fortunately I got rid of my trashy friend and I haven't been back to that place since. If you want decent drinks and music, my suggestion is to build a rock fire pit, make drinks yourself and invite your friends over for a bon fire.

I was told to leave because I complained about the smell? I tried to explain to them that something…read morewas stinking up the place.

I have been in many Sports Bars and Lounges, but none of them can compare to The Hangout, which I…read morevisited today for the very first time. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The Hangout Sports Bar and Lounge in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. Located on Williamson Road, in the Hollins area of Roanoke, Virginia, The Hangout is a sports bar, restaurant, and lounge, with a casual, friendly, and lively atmosphere, offering a mix of food, drinks, and entertainment like pool tables, live music, and karaoke, among others. People gather there for lunch, for dinner, or just to have a drink or two as they spend some time chatting with their friends. I arrived around three o'clock to have a late lunch and visit the place for the first time. The bar was completely full with customers drinking and having fun conversations. Other customers were enjoying themselves playing pool on one of the many pool tables. During the day, customers are welcomed to play pool for free and in the evenings for a small fee. I walked over to the bar counter and asked the friendly bartender, Mitch, if they were still serving lunch and if I could seat at one of the booths. He told me they were and to go ahead and have a seat at the booth of my choice. Soon after he came by with the menu and took my drink order. I asked if he could make me a Piña Colada Mocktail and he did. It tasted amazing. Beside the regular menu they also had an All Day Specials menu for every day of the week from Monday through Friday. To dine I ordered a BBQ Burger from the regular menu. It was served with fries. Meanwhile everytime a customer came in, you could immediately tell he was a regular by the warm greeting he received from the bartender and other customers there. When my server/bartender brought my burger, it looked wonderful. Fresh burger buns with an all beef 1/3 lb burger, topped with white American cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, and onions. I poured some ketchup on it from a squeeze bottle by server had brought me and put on my table. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of their food. My server introduced me to the owner of the place, Lori, a very warm and welcoming lady who opened this establishment in 2021and since then has made it a very popular place focusing on making it a casual environment and a fun spot where locals and visitors can socialize and have a good time. After all, its slogan, written under its front sign, states: "Good Food, Good People ... Great Times." Featuring a full bar, including draft beers, hard liquor and cocktails, quality comfort food at affordable prices, entertainment such as indoor and outdoor stages for bands to play live music, karaoke, and games like pool and cornhole, and a friendly crew to top it off, the only negative thing that I could find was tight parking, but at night customers can park on the parking lot of the business on their left and in a space across the street. I highly recommend this place for some good times and can't wait for the Spring and Summer to arrive to return with friends and enjoy all the creative things they have to offer.

Looks like MyNewHangout. Went originally to play billiards (complimentary until 17:00/5pm)…read more The manager, Lori Edwards, is very outgoing/socially energetic! Andrew the bartender was very proficient and friendly, along with a great, fun Karaoke DJ, Libby! I've also enjoyed excellent Salisbury steak, roast beef, and chicken tenders for lunch, and, I returned for karaoke & dinner. "Ambiance"; this place is relaxing/cozy/comfortable.

No craft beer and they didn't seem to recommend their food…read more Although they were quite welcoming. They had to buzz you in when want to get in.

The atmosphere was excellent. Everyone was super friendly. We loved it. The Yellowstone decorations…read morewere a nice touch too!

Even though on the door it reads Status Restaurant and Bar, I would say it's more of a Bar than a…read moreRestaurant. One would expect that with a name like Status, it would have a more distinctive menu and that the items on the menu be quality food cooked by experienced chefs. But instead of at least meeting my high expectations, Status was a great disappointment. Yes, as a nightclub its decor, music, and lighting effects give the place an outstanding look. And the bar might have nice drinks and beers, but if the food is bad, I would have just called it a Nightclub and not a Restaurant. I arrived at around six o'clock on a Saturday evening. There was no one at the door to greet me. The Host's station was nicely decorated in a Halloween motif, but not even a ghost could be seen. I walked around the place and it was empty, except for a couple sitting in a small table in front of the bar and smoking a Hookah. If you enjoy smoking the Hookah, they had around four Hookahs with a menu full of different flavors, but I doubt they even had half of the flavors, because from my brief experience here, I was able to discover that this place is all show and no substance. Finally a nice young lady comes out of the kitchen and I asked her if the Restaurant was open for dinner. She told me it was and asked me to have a seat. I ordered a Coke to drink, the Shrimp Skewers as a starter, and the Status Burger as the main entrée. When the shrimps arrived, I asked my server for some utensils. She comes out with a dirty fork that was like it was used and never washed wrapped in a paper napkin. It was all sticky. I ended up eating the shrimps from the stick. The Burger and fries was not any better. The bun didn't seem fresh and the patty was dry. The fries were many but I just couldn't eat them, after just trying a few. I asked if they had the very much advertised Funnel Cake Fries. She went to the kitchen and told me they had ran out. My waitress was very kind and offered to give me a tour of upstairs, where the Nightclub was. There were different areas with sofas which the customers had to pay for to sit in, and a bar with only high end drinks. And of course, a dance floor. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place. She told me that they also had two pool tables downstairs where customers could play for free. And that their Karaoke Nights were very popular. I thanked her for the tour. I wrote this review so you know what to expect if you go there. For me, this is simply not the status that I would like to have.

I'm not going to say it's anything against the restaurant itself, but I honestly didn't have a…read moregreat experience here. One of my friends absolutely loved the food, but unfortunately I just had a bad experience and ended up getting sick. I don't know if it was from the food or not, but I definitely wasn't able to really eat after that. This was one of the main options at the location, so I didn't really have a choice. The first time we went, we got chicken wings, and the portion I was able to try before I got sick was really tasty. The second time we came back, I spoke directly with the waiter and asked him to check with the chef and just have a simple turkey sandwich made with only bread and turkey, so I could at least stomach something and get through the night. The first time we went, our waiter Aaron was very sweet and attentive. The second time, we had a different waiter whose name I don't know...he wasn't as attentive, but it was also busier in the evening so I understand that. Overall, my experience wasn't great personally, but my friend really enjoyed everything.

Stayed at Omni Resort & dined her one nite. 6PM reservations…read more& seated immediately... We sat in guess 2nd room which was more private in a sweet booth We ordered the filet migon.with bernaisise sauce Cooked to perfection..huge steak knives but so tender...creamed spinach plus jumbo asparagus Perfect side dishes 8 year had chicken tenders & fries Meal was end to a perfect day Our waiter Dakota was friendly..helpful ..attentive Reccomend highly