First off, the Farmhouse has my favorite outdoor seating ambience in the NRV. The outdoor bar just…read moreadds to the atmosphere! The food is excellent when compared to other local restaurants, and the menu offers a reasonable American fare variety without an overabundance of selections. I did get a very much overcooked medium rare prime rib on my last visit, but the waitress took care of that right away. (Still, someone should have caught that before it got to the table.) Word of warning: the Sunday Brunch menu is actually a breakfast menu with limited choices. Last time I checked, lunch items were not available on Sundays. TIP: on sunny days you may prefer to wait for a table that is shaded by an umbrella or part of the building, it can get pretty hot out there.

After hearing about The Farmhouse Restaurant located in Christiansburg, Virginia, and seeing a…read morephoto of it, I was intrigued by its appearance and intererested in finding out more information about it. So I did my research and found out that it opened its doors in 1963 in a 19th-century autentic farmhouse which once belonged to the Ridinger family. It has had several owners and managers throughout its history. Roger Neel and Neal Keesee, owners of Billy's and Cornbeef and Co. in Roanoke, purchased the restaurant and reopened it in 2016. Kevin Murphy was the general manager in 1996. Devin Whittaker is currently listed as the General Manager. The restaurant has been a long-standing establishment in the New River Valley, known for its beef dishes. Currently its menu has been expanded to include a nice selection of seafood items as well. Additions to the original house include several banquet rooms, a bar, an outdoor dining area that can be used year round, and a caboose annex. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants 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 Farm House in Christiansburg, Virginia, is the perfect example. So one day I made a reservation through Open Table and set out enthusiastically in my new car to go explore what it was all about. After driving in the highway through a nasty rain and thunder storm, the rain finally stopped as I arrived there and was parking in their nice size parking lot. The decor inside was rustic yet very cozy, with many booths inside small spaces, and a couple of very elegant dining rooms nicely set-up and decorated with one of a kind framed Virginia Tech Football memorabilia. It also contained a beautiful award winning wine cellar and exclusive bourbon room. The restaurant was divided into two sides with alleyways where the individual enclosed booths were located and each alleyway had a street name so one could find their way back if they had to leave to use the restroom. The left side was decorated with antique farm items and old photographs and the right side with beautiful colorful paintings by Rochthilde. The caboose annex is located on that side. When I arrived a friendly young lady hostess greeted and welcomed me and after confirming my reservation took me to my booth which was located in Hokie Hwy. You can see the location in my photo of their map. Soon after, my server greeted me and took my order. I started off with a Mojito Mocktail to drink. Their Crispy Fried Calamari as appetizer. Followed by a Caesar Salad. And as the main entrée I had their famous Prime Rib medium rare with the Grilled Shrimp enhancement and the two sides being a Loaded Baked Potato and a Special Corn which was the side of the day. The meal also included these special rolls with butter, which clearly pointed out the exquisite nature of the cuisine of this magnificent restaurant. At this time, I took a brief escape to go visit the bar area and there I happened to have met the Restaurant Manager who gave me a warm welcome and thanked me for having traveled all this way for the pleasure of dining at his restaurant. I found my way back and all the food was amazingly delicious. I invite you to take a look at my photographs accompanying this review. The Prime Rib one of the best I've ever had. Comparable only to Billy's in Downtown Roanoke. My server came by at the appropriate times to check on me and did an excellent job. The Restaurant Manager also came by a couple of times to see if I was enjoying my dinner and if all was to my satisfaction. It was nice to learn that he lived down in Cave Spring, my neck of the woods, and where one of my best and favorite restaurants is located, The OTH Chophouse. For the Grand Finale of what had been an amazing cuisine and an extraordinary dining experience, I had a slice of their Peanut Butter Pie for dessert. It too was amazing. To conclude I highly recommend this restaurant for those special occasions when you want to enjoy a fine dining experience in a very unique and historic restaurant, in a comfortable ambiance, with an amazing culinary masterpieces, and excellent service.

Such a beautiful place, a must for all families. We drove down from Winchester and it was so worth…read morethe drive!

Very cool pumpkin patch it had great food and a really nice corn maze. The pumpkin selection was…read morevery good even at the front to avoid the long wait for the tractor ride.

Stayed here for one night and passing through on our travels. Perfect for the price. Hotel appears…read moreto be recently updated. The breakfast is nice. Rooms were clean, shower was hot, plenty of towels and they had a pool and fitness area. They have plenty of parking and the hotel offers easy access to the highway-81. I would stay here again.

After being on a motorcycle for 8 hours today we just needed a comfy place to stop for the night…read more From the passenger seat on the back of the bike, I booked the room. We arrived at the front desk about 25 minutes later. When we walked into the lobby we were greeted by a super friendly guy who had my reservation in front of him in a flash. The check in process took less than 4 minutes. I always forget to take pictures of the room till all our stuff is spread out everywhere, but our room is spotless and tidy. The king-sized bed is just right for us bears! Sleep is calling...

Location is great! Lots to eat around. Your shopping needs met too…read more The gym is an absolute joke. The size, the lack of equipment. The DBs is literally just 3 of them! And it's a small room and humid due to being next to the pool. The AC in my room was loud and despite putting on 'auto' it was on more than it wasn't, so I was freezing or hot.

I stayed here twice over a two week period and I must say it was a great experience…read more As someone that stays overnight often for work, I can see an immediate decline in the attentiveness and quality of hotel stays but this Holiday Inn really provided a quality and comfortable stay. The staff was very friendly and kind-I interacted with about 5 different team members and they all treated me like I was the most important person in the room. The dinner specials were right on time and the food was good. So much so, I ate my meals at the hotel. The rooms were clean, housekeeping was daily and automatic, and the coffee/hot chocolate/tea station was always clean and well stocked. Breakfast is not included but if you add it on during checkin you get a discounted rate of $5 instead of $12. Thanks for an amazing stay!

I went for my nieces wedding. It is on a mountain and had to drive on a gravel road. Overall it was…read morebeautiful. The views were amazing!!!! The food was good and the house, that was used for the brides to change clothes, was cute and accommodating. I would recommend it if you want a mountain view outside wedding.

From the owner: Lovewell Lodge and Weddings is the perfect setting to escape from the everyday norm. Opening March…read more2014 Cabin rental and Wedding site located in Pembroke, VA. Lovewell is tucked away atop the mountains of Pembroke, yet convenient to hiking, fishing, and restaurants. Let Lovewell's view be the back drop for the rustic, outdoor wedding of your dreams. Spend the evening dining and dancing under the stars on top of one of the highest points in Giles County. The perfect romantic setting that only Mother Nature can provide. Lovewell Lodge and Weddings is the something different you are looking for and it's just a 20 minute drive to Blacksburg and Virginia Tech!

Our second stay at this Courtyard. Very clean safe and quiet. Conveniently located close to the…read moreUniversity area yet tucked away in lovely woods. The inside pool area I kept nice as well.

My room was super clean, bed was sooo comfy, and the staff was kind. The location felt like a safe…read morearea, and overall I just got good vibes from this hotel. As a Marriot gold member, this courtyard definitely held up to the Marriot standard during my stay. Will be back here for sure when I need a place in Blacksburg again.