The steaks are so delicious, went with husband for our Anniversary. Had great service

After having a decent experience for dinner a few months back, we went here for Mother's Day brunch and were very disappointed. First off, I asked for no cheese on my eggs for the steak and eggs, a $52 dish. I was told "no "substitutions". It's not a substitution, I asked that they leave cheese off. Nope, not possible. Instead I opted for the "churro French toast", which was bland, soggy French toast without any churro flavor, accompanied by either pre-cooked or microwaved bacon. Hardly worth $34. The waitress clearly didn't want to be there - complete lack of personality, bordering on a poor attitude. What should have been a nice brunch for the two moms in attendance was done in 45 minutes. This place needs to stick to dinner because clearly brunch is not in their wheelhouse. The restaurant itself is nice and in a great area, and the bar looks like it would be a great spot for drinks and appetizers, but I'm not sure I would go back. read more

We were looking for somewhere to have a nice dinner in Roanoke and Frankie Rowland's was suggested to us. We went to the downtown location and found an unassuming building next to some abandoned store fronts. It's not the place you would happen to just venture in if you weren't aware it was there. Once inside you would be pleasantly surprised basis the outside to find a nicely appointed traditional steakhouse. We were taken beyond the main dining and kitchen to a back room where we were initially the only ones seated there. It quickly began to fill with others. It was freezing cold back there. Seems to be an area they expanded in to. I got their signature cocktail, a pineapple martini, and it was ok. Not anything special, but a nice sip. I enjoyed it. For my appetizer I went with the lobster bisque and only one piece of lobster was in it. For my main dish, I decided against steak (I know, I'm at a steakhouse!) and went with an off menu seafood special. The portion was good. I was full, but with both the bisque and the seafood, I got a pleasant mercury after taste. It actually made me concerned and I didn't end up finishing the seafood dish. Both had lots of promise otherwise and I was fine, so just a taste issue. For the prices, I would not return. My meal with the one cocktail, lobster bisque, seafood dish and bottle of water came to $158. The price is comparable to steakhouses in Raleigh, so that is not what I was disappointed in, but moreso the quality of food for that price. read more

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse - Pineapple martini and Lobster Bisque - Steakhouses Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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After finding out that I was selected as number 4 of the Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award, I decided to celebrate this special occasion by having dinner at Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. This well-regarded, upscale steakhouse, received The Roanoker Magazine's 2025 Platinum Award for Best Steakhouse in Roanoke City, and is considered a premier dining destination in the area, offering a high-end experience with a focus on quality cuts of meat and a sophisticated atmosphere, though at a higher price point. I made a reservation through the Open Table app for this Wednesday at 5:00pm, dining opening time, for table 85, which was the table I sat at the last time I dined there. This is one of only two tables next to a window in the back of the restaurant. I invite you to view the photographs accompanying my last review, when it was still light out, to see the window view I had from there. When I arrived, a friendly young lady greeted me and looked up for my reservation at the Host's station computer. She then took my coat, hanged it up and gave me a ticket for it. There was a beautiful waiting area with hunter green leather furniture, in front of an elegant designed bar. When my table was ready, she led me to my table. Soon after, my server Logan, another friendly and hospitable young lady, introduced herself and explained the menu and special of the day. To drink, I ordered a Strawberry Mockito Mocktail. For appetizer, I ordered the Seared Sea Scallops with a Parmesan Cognac Sauce. And as my main entrée, I combined a Live Maine Baked Lobster with a Certified Angus 14oz Beef Filet, cooked medium-rare, with an Idaho Baked Potato and Sautéed Mushrooms as sides. The Strawberry Mockito Mocktail tasted just right. Every bite of the scallops in that sauce was an absolute delight. Expensive, but priceless at the same time! The succulent lobster meat, all out of the shell, came with a little bowl of warm butter for dipping. The Filet was cooked perfectly medium-rare, with a warm, red center, as requested. No wonder this place is famous for the quality of its meats and cooking method. For the Grand Finale of my meal, I had a Bread Pudding made with Krispy Kreme donuts, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. All the servers worked as a team, and came by to fill my glass with iced water.as soon as it was half empty. My server also came by at the right times to see how I was doing and check to see if I needed anything. Even with the restaurant full with several large groups dining there, the Restaurant Manager, John Catron, came by my table to say hello and chat with me for a while. This restaurant has class, providing an exceptional dining experience, like no other. read more

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We celebrated our Valentine's Day dinner here - it was a wonderful time. The atmosphere was dimmed lights and a romantic vibe. Our waiter Hunter was a very nice gentleman and took care of us. The lobster bisque was delicious- although me & my husband wish there was a bit more lobster especially for $17. We share the 7oz filet and lobster tail - choosing the potatoes au gratin & asparagus as our sides. The service was excellent- they lay the napkin on your lap (fancy) and the presentation of the food - elegant. My husband enjoyed the creamsicle martini $14 and I enjoyed the signature pineapple martini $15 (could use a beautiful garnish - just my opinion). Ended the evening with a creme brulee! Enjoyed our time and hope to be back in the near future. read more

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The steak was by far one of the best we've had. The staff was friendly and answered all of our questions. Not cheap but absolutely worth the price. read more

One of my favorite restaurants to visit when in Roanoke. The service is ALWAYS amazing and that is a huge make or break for me. The staff are knowledgeable and extremely attentive. Steak is top notch and so is the salmon. One of my favorite sides are the balsamic brussel sprouts. I can't make a visit here without a martini. The Sparkling martini was delicious. read more

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This restaurant gets 5 stars! You must have a reservation. This is my third visit here while in Roanoke to see my son. The food is delicious. This time I ordered Scallops for appetizers and a New York Strip with a side of Risotto. Delicious sauce with the scallops.Tender and juicy steak, tasty and creamy Risotto. You can add a lobster tail, my son did and I tried a piece. Delicious! The crème brûlée is one of the best i've ever had. The service is excellent . They have two dining areas, it's cozy and beautiful and not noisy. It's elegant , dimly lit . Family friendly. We returned on Sunday for Mother's Day Brunch. That was also delicious. They have a great wine selection and bar menu. Try the strawberry mock tail or the Pineapple Martini! There is a parking lot nearby or street parking. Must have reservations. read more

We came for Valentine's Day and had a great experience! We started off with some crab dip, which was great but mainly just large lumps of crab. Next, my boyfriend got a wedge salad and said it was the best he had ever had and I got the lobster bisque and it was great as well! For entrees I got the pork chop and he got the filet, and while the pork chops were great, I'll be getting the filet next time. The only disappointment was dessert. We got the molten chocolate cake and it was dry, but the special of the night was a red velvet cheesecake and I regret not ordering it! read more

Accidentally found this place after we left a "sports bar" because they were rude. We were not dressed appropriately for the ambiance frankie's exudes but they took me and my wife in anyways. The cocktails are "par excellence". Our server "Brittany" was the sweetest and most knowledgeable server in the place- other severs should follow her example. They food was excellent and the money well spent. read more

I was there with several other professionals for dinner last week. I was very impressed with the service and quality of the food. I had the 10 oz filet and it was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. It was quiet and peaceful. There were only a few other tables occupied at the time. The Old Fashions were spot on! read more

Incredible experience. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, the menu has lots of options along with off menu specialty items. Romantic ambiance, low lights, separate bar area. Our server, Logan, was experienced and had great recommendations. She cared about our evening and made sure we were taken care of without being overbearing. THE FOOD IS INCREDIBLE. The Lamb had an amazing smokiness to it the closer I ate to the bone. My husband downed the filet. He's a steak sauce guy and he didn't ask for any which is the pinnacle of compliments lol!!!! I don't think I've had better potatoes au gratin, and the heirloom carrots were fire. Literally haha, they were charred to perfection. I'm normally a hit or miss crème brûlée lover and Frankie's HIT! Thank you staff for an amazing night! read more

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The absolute best dinner experience we've had in a long time. Friendly staff, outstanding steak & crabcakes. Highly recommend the pineapple martini! And the creamed spinach was great !! If you are in the area definitely plan to go here !! read more

Love both locations, downtown and in Salem. If looking for the best steakhouse in Roanoke, you will be pleased at Frankie's.

Looking to have a special evening for Debs birthday and we like steak so here we are! This was tops in Roanoke for steak. Tonight it did not live up to the billing. Go sat at a nice booth and the night seemed to be starting well. Got our waters and drink orders in quickly. Got some bread for the table. Bread was not good. Tasted old and stale. Started with wedge salad. Way overdressed. I usually like a little more dressing but this was way to much. Didn't taste anything but the blue cheese. They did split it for us though Lobster bisque was tasty but there was no lobster. Maybe a piece of shrimp in it. Steak was cooked perfect. Really good. This did live up to the billing! Our sides: Carrots were delicious. Candied bacon. Scalloped potatoes were good but very very salty. Will try to fix these when we reheat them. Overall disappointed with our meal. There were bright spots like the steak and carrots but everything else food wise had issues. We would try them again as all restaurants have bad nights. read more

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Wow, what a place. One of the better steak dinners I have had anywhere in the US. So here's the general vibe: dark, intimate, upscale steak house. Everything a La carte. Not inexpensive, but not crazy pricey. Great service and atmosphere. Parking: street or lot. Nothing connected to the restaurant that we saw. Wait: none. We had a reset and were immediately seated. Service: perfect. They are a team. They are attentive. They go above and beyond. For those in our group with lobster orders, they de shelled the lobster tails! All of the little extra efforts were there for sure. Wine list: stellar. We love Caymus and they had it. Great selection overall. Appetizers: we had the crab dip and it was amazing. I'm sure other options are great as well. Main course: everyone had steak, and a few people had lobster. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. The steak had that nice sear to it, but was perfectly cooked internally. The lobster cooked incredible. Sides: the sides were also astounding. We had the spinach, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. The sprouts shined to us, but the spinach was excellent as well. No complaints at all. Desserts: cheesecake, bananas foster, bread pudding. Wow. The bread pudding is actually made with Krispy Kreme donuts! All three were delectable. If you need a spot for a fancy night out and amazing dining experience in Roanoke, this is the place. Look no further. read more

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse - Steak, Creamed Spinach, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Brussels sprouts - Steakhouses Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse 104 South Jefferson St. Roanoke, VA 5-Stars On the final leg of our sojourn around the Eastern Seaboard, we decided to try the highly rated Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse in ancient Roanoke, VA. Keeping a wary eye on my GPS (I didn't want to go missing) we soon arrived at our destination. Stepping out of the Big Boy Mobile with an air of equitation, we stepped inside. Having been here since 2001, one could argue they have become something of an icon in these parts, famously known for their selection of potables boasting over 120 wines and 130 liquors and offering 70 different kinds of martinis. I suspect, had this been around in the 50s, this would have been Deano's favorite haunt. When I partake of fine dining out of town, I really turn the Big Boy character on high speed since there is a less than 1% chance anyone will recognize me. This allows me to be an extra persnickety diner for sh*ts & giggles. Hunter is our waiter this evening and he truly rolled with the punches. I put him through the wringer with my questions, and he, along with the entire service staff, was amazing. This garnered a 100% tip. Yes, you read that right. I asked Hunter for one Sidecar Martini, a Caesar salad and a 20 oz Ribeye with a side of Brussels sprouts. Sitting back and reflecting on our short jaunt my companion and I leisurely awaited Hunter's return. My drink came before the meal, as requested, and was superb. Hats off to the barkeep. Snapping the required pics of the place, I saw Hunter returning with our grub. I could smell the steak from here, or someone's steak, regardless I was practically drooling by the time he reached our table. As I actually do posses a modicum of culture (thanks mom) I began with the Caesar salad. As one can see from the picture, the lettuce was fresh, dark green and crisp. The Parmesan was freshly shaved and the anchovies were bedded on top. This is the standard al Caesar salads should be held against. Masterful! Before I talk about the steak, I implore you to take a look at that picture. Now, look again. What you are looking at, loyal reader is the perfect steak. It is seared the correct amount and is just a beautiful shade of red on the inside. One bite and the meat practically melted on my tongue it was so tender. This had to be some of the best bovine flesh I've ever had the pleasure of masticating. Seriously, this was so incredibly good, I'm looking at nearby real estate. Not really, but I've a mind to! The Big Boy says, "If you find yourself in Roanoke for some reason, perhaps looking for the lost colony or within 150 miles, stop and eat here. Frankie Rowland's is in my Top 5 All USA!" read more

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Okay, we were told that you cannot leave Roanoke without going to Frankie's for a Pineapple Martini so we didn't eat but the ambiance, the service and the Martinis were great read more

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Finally, trying Frankie Rowland's while visiting with my fiancee to see family over the holidays. Everyone who is from Roanoke knows this is the fanciest restaurant in town so I was excited to finally come here with my fiancee and try it out. We had dinner with an 8:15 reservation and ended up closing down the joint but that's not entirely our fault, everything took absolutely forever... Overall, service, food, ambiance, and price, I'd say this is probably 3.5-4 stars. It took a while to be sat (15 mins), then we asked to switch tables which took another 10-15 minutes, then it took our waiter about 15 minutes to bring a sweet tea and hot tea to us, when we ordered coffee after the meal, another 10 minutes for that, and then we ordered the bananas foster which came out after a 20-minute wait with like 5 banana slices in a bowl swimming with sauce. We chose the wedge salad to start and they split onto two plates for us. We then chose the 20 oz. New York Strip and the crispy bacon brussel sprouts. The steak was excellent but was undercooked when it arrived. We had asked for medium and it was easily closer to rare/med. rare. We sent it back and it came back out still more medium rare than rare but I didn't want to send it back a third time (though it is a $63 steak). Still, it was delicious and flavorful. The brussels were good but not amazing and the portion was kind'a small for sharing. It's a nice spot with comfy tables and chairs and beautiful wood decor. The steak was amazing but a few things were off or lacking for the price-point and the reputation of the establishment. Perhaps it's due to staff issues, or the holiday. Still, I'll come back again. read more

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Food was tasty but overpriced. Service was very good. Ambiance is the typical steakhouse decor. You can expect drinks $15 to $25. Steaks $75 to $100. Sides $15 to $20. Meal Add ons $30. The evening was enjoyable, Each items price was $5-$10-$20 above a reasonable cost. To the wait staff's credit, there is no rush to the meal, table setting was perfect, front desk was accommodating, A special occasion is the reason to dine here! Enjoy! read more

the asparagus is absolute trash. it's not giving seasoned at all. i was very much disappointed with the asparagus because that's my favorite. honestly if you like asparagus just don't go here. read more

Dinner two days ago August 22, 2025. The food was great. However, for an "upscale" restaurant I was flabbergasted and appalled when the waitress asked us if we wanted to see/hear about the desserts while our respective husbands were still eating their entree. In what kind of hurry was she? Most tables had been cleared and cleaned for the night, maybe she wanted to go home????? read more

Pricy but worth it! Excellent service with a knowledgeable staff(wine pairings with your entree was spot on). Staff worked as Team . Noticed many times a staff member stopping by a random table to check on diners. They were not paired up just everyone assisted to make your dining pleasurable. We started with salads and had the filet and ribeye with creamed spinach and the Heirloom Carrots with Bacon Jam (delicious). Finished with Creme Brulee. Nice atmosphere, will definitely return. read more

Couples Friday evening dinner was lovely. It's a steakhouse, so we had salmon and red snapper! Both were excellent. Started with a 3-cheese plate appetizer, which was enough for 6 or 8 people, and very nice. Brussels side was very good. Risotto side was satisfactory. Crème brûlée dessert was large and exceptional. The service was very good, and the main server (Sarah) is a real pro. All in all, a very nice meal and experience. read more

The interior of Frankie's is nice albeit a little dim. I understand fine dining likes to have that dim atmosphere, but even then it was still a little dim. Service also seemed a little slow-paced compared to other fine dining restaurants that we have been to. We came here for our anniversary. Alex, our server, was very friendly and chatted with us. He made the experience wonderful. We ordered the pineapple martini, duck confit, 30 oz porterhouse, cottage fries, brussel sprouts, the trio of sauces, and for dessert, we ordered the creme brulee and the banana foster. The pineapple martini smelled so good! Smells like pineapples, but you don't really taste it as much. It does have that distinct feeling that vodka gives, but nothing too bad. The duck confit was good. The blueberry compote added a nice sweetness to the duck. We waited quite a while for the entree to be served. When it arrived, the server asked us how we would like to split the steak and we weren't sure how to answer that, so we said no preference and they served us the steak. I had the smaller portion and the T-bone portion and my fiance had the larger portion and the rosemary stick. By split the steak, they meant which piece did we want haha! The steak was insanely salty. Every bite of it was like biting into a chunk of salt. I could not taste the steak's flavor which was unfortunate because the steak was cooked perfectly. The brussel sprouts in balsamic vinegar and bacon were good initially and then they became very salty because of the bacon bits. The cottage fries were crispy, good, and not overly salted. The trio of sauces were a nice addition to the entree and sides. The creme brulee was a little disappointing because it was very dense and did not have that nice egg taste that creme brulees have. The banana foster tasted good, but was something that I would definitely recommend sharing. They flambe it in the kitchen because of regulations which is fine, but when it was brought out, the banana foster basically looked like bananas and ice cream sitting in melted ice cream soup which is unfortunate if you eat with your eyes, but it wasn't a problem for me. Both desserts are definitely on the sweet side. Overall, an okay experience, but I do not think I would recommend. read more

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I guess this passes for fine dining in Roanoke but I found it sub-par. We wanted drinks and some dessert so sat in the bar area and ordered drinks and some cake. The cake was good but the drink I had was awful. I ordered a rye drink and it tasted like Jack and Coke. I told her I couldn't drink it. Rather than apologize and take it back, she told me it was definitely what I ordered and just left it on the table and on the bill. So they got their $17 for a full drink they got to throw out. Congrats! What I feel would have been appropriate is for her to take the drink back and maybe say "Sorry the drink didn't meet your expectations. Is there something else you'd like to try?" She was very friendly overall but I don't think their management gives them enough training on how to deal with a service failure. read more

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We made a special visit to Frankie Rowland's to celebrate our third wedding anniversary! I've heard about it for years, but just never made the effort to make a reservation and schedule a date night. Great wine selection (even let me try the two I was trying to decide between before ordering). We had raw oysters to start, and they were disappointing - very small, dry and just not anything special. We were thankfully able to put that behind us when we got our main entree. We split a Tomahawk steak, baked potato and carrots. All were delicious! And the dessert - phenomenal! I had the Krispy Kreme bread pudding and he had crème brûlée and vanilla ice cream. The restaurant did have a little bit of a stuffy atmosphere, but we still made ourselves at home! Service was top notch! read more

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Mine and my husband's absolute favorite steakhouse. We make a point to go every year on our anniversary or for a birthday. The service is incredible and the atmosphere is so nice. I think it has an old-time, swanky feel to it. There's exceptional attention to detail in everything they do. Be prepared to spend some money, but I believe you get what you pay for and it's ABSOLUTELY worth it!!! Now, the food. The food is amazing. The steaks are always cooked perfectly and I love the family style sides. The desserts are great and the bananas foster is to die for. Don't leave without trying a pineapple martini! It's their signature martini and definitely shows! Do not live your life without trying Frankie's! read more

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse - Scallops, oysters - Steakhouses Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Nice place very upscale. Great drinks. Appetizers were great. Service was good. We didn't have a chance to have dinner my three cocktails hit me fast lol not their fault I assumed it was because they don't water down their drinks lol which is a good thing. We plan on going back there soon. read more

I'm SHOCKED I haven't reviewed this local gem. Joined again last night with friends to celebrate. Not only did we have a fantastic wine list, delicious food, but Alex made the visit fantastic. He's simply wonderful. He knows I'm mostly deaf and rely on reading lips and worked hard to ensure I could hear him at all times. He even got the MOLLYDOOKER shake right for us :) read more

Second time going to Frankie's. Went on a Tuesday and it was rather slow. The service was poor, our assigned waitress didn't even wait on us and spent a very long time just talking with another table while we were finished and ready to go. Food came out incredibly salty both the scallops and steaks, although scallops were much better. Salty flavor was so overpowering you couldn't really taste the meat. Disappointing when you go anywhere and could've made a better meal at home. Not going to go to this place anymore and spend $200 on bad food and poor service. read more

Wonderful large steaks that have been perfectly prepared and wonderful sides like the crab dip in oysters Rockefeller. We had a wonderful three hour meal with friends so it made it not only a good time socially but a great meal to remember. read more

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Went here for an anniversary dinner. We're from out of town and discovered Frankie Rowland online. It did not disappoint. Make your reservations weeks in advance! One week out, and we only had early or late dining availability. Service was quick, kind, and courteous. We both got filets with a shared side of mashed potatoes and mushrooms. The mushrooms were great! The bordelaise sauce was a little sour but complimented nice for dipping. If we ever come back to Roanoke, we'll be sure to head here again. read more

Five words: Krispy Kreme donut bread pudding! Need I say more? Seriously though this dessert was amazing and on so delicious! The hotel where we were staying at recommended it to us as a must try and we agree! We did just the dessert and cocktails here but the service was still great!! Don't miss this dessert if you are in Roanoke! read more

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse - Krispy Kreme donut bread pudding - Steakhouses Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I went to Frankie's after being unhappy at Billy's - and, as it turns out, I was just as unhappy at Frankie's. This place makes itself out to be a clone of Ruth's Chris - but unfortunately, it falls way short of that mark. Here are some highlights: - Martini - spot on good. No issues there. - Bread. Sort of a cut-up baguette. Cold, and stale. For sure from at least yesterday. Could have passed as toast. - Butter - sort of OK, but didn't really taste like real butter. - Tomato and fresh mozzarella salad. Tomatoes were actually pretty fresh, maybe even local. Mozz was totally dried out, and was really not suitable for eating. - Kansas City Strip ($63). Was actually cooked properly - was the right amount of rareness for my liking. BUT - was also completely, utterly, totally cold - like it was cooked 20 minutes ago. Completely inedible - was like leftovers. Helps explain why it took 1/2 hour to bring steak to me. - Mashed potatoes. Perfectly acceptable, and notably - not cold. Maybe you'll have good luck - I for sure did not. read more

Really a great steak, great service, and a good wine and cocktail selection. The weakest complaint I have is that portions for the salad and sides were ginormous. read more

My now-boyfriend treated me to this lovely and very classy restaurant as our first official date. This is only the second time I've dined at a $$$$ establishment, so everything was a novelty to me. To start, the service was impeccable. They patiently explained menu options and were kind enough to arrange the table to take nice pictures of us at the end of the dinner! My boyfriend ordered one of the steaks, and I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass. We had the Baked Cavatappi and Cheese as a side. My boyfriend is a steak connoisseur from NJ, and he was pleasantly surprised to find such high quality steak in southwest VA. He described it as, "Perfectly medium rare and juicy on the inside, with a salty, crunchy, crispy char on the outside. It was fatty and delicious and overall amazing!" I found the Chilean Sea Bass to be absolutely divine; it was flavorful and just cooked to perfection--it melted in my mouth. The Baked Cavatappi and Cheese was the perfect creamy and cheesy complement to our meal. This was the kind of dinner that had me pining for more long after I had finished it! read more

Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse - Steak, Baked Cavatappi and Cheese, and Chilean Sea Bass - Steakhouses Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

We had a party of five and had a great dinner. We started with appetizers and cocktails. All appetizers were very good, but the duck confit was star of that round. Cocktails were well made and served timely. The ribeye steaks were large, tender and well flavored. The rack of lamb was delicious and a large portion. Deserts and after dinner drinks were excellent. Finally, the service was outstanding! The best service I have experienced in years and this includes Morton's, RuthChris and Capital Grill. It would be difficult to find any better restaurant in the Roanoke area. read more

Made a reservation for our anniversary. This restaurant is located right down town near train museum. Was greeted immediately upon arrival. As you walk in there is a bar. The dining room decor is dark wood and dim lighting. Our waiter saw to us immediately after being seated. Complimentary bread and butter was served. We started with drinks and an appetizer of Jumbo Lump Crab Dip. This was served with plain crackers. My wife and I both agree this would have been better if served with some type of bread. We ordered lobster, a 40oz steak, cream spinach and asparagus with hollanddaise. My wife enjoyed her lobster which was already shelled. we both thought the spinach was a little two creamy, spinach over cooked. My steak was delicious as well as the asparagus. My steak was served with three different dipping sauces which I did not ask for and was charged $8. I did not realize this until I looked at menu on-line just now. The sauces did compliment steak but would have enjoyed without. We topped off our meal with Creme Brulee which was on the house for our celebration. All wait staff were attentive but not over bearing. Nice place to celebrate an occasion but be ready to drop some serious cash. read more

I came here several years ago and when planning a special, birthday trip to Roanoke, I decided to make reservations here to give it another go. I don't recall anything being memorable from the first trip, aside from the high prices, but figured to go ahead and try again and I'm glad I did! Their Wedge Salad was great! Lots of flavor and the bleu cheese was very nice! It was slightly dry, so I asked for a small amount of their homemade ranch to add to it and this really spiked it up perfectly! Their greens salad with the green goddess dressing was really good too! Their shrimp cocktail was done very nicely... Cocktail sauce was tasty and the extra side of horseradish I got to spike it up was perfectly spiked-up! I even kept the horseradish on the table to enjoy with my filet, which was outstanding! Their table bread is very basic, so we didn't indulge, it wasn't worth the calories. Fillet was OUTSTANDING!!! Temperature was PERFECT! Flavor was AMAZING!! The add-on few shrimp that came sautéed in white wine was phenomenal! The shrimp were fresh, large and at the perfect temperature! My wife absolutely enjoyed their crab cake... it was perfectly prepared with hardly any visible fillers and loaded with fresh crab... she said it was the best crab cake she's ever had! Side of asparagus was really nicely done and fresh! Dessert was crème Brûlée which was OUTSTANDING too... it was dense and thick (whereas most are very shallow) and it was loaded with lots of tasty vanilla bean! The only issue was the service... it was too fast paced... We prefer to get a couple of cocktails and then a couple bottles of wine, but the food was served too fast to allow us to take our time and enjoy, even though I told the server to give us a much slower pace of service. Their wine prices were kind of all over the place too... some were 3 to 4 times over retail and some were only a few bucks over retail, but their wine list is loaded with all the popular selections! We'll definitely return... Highly suggested for special dinners! read more

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