The service was really good. I loved it The food was…read moreexcellent will be back. My second time trying it

Always great food - hot & fresh! Generous portions & very tasty!…read more Staff are super nice & helpful!!

After running a few errands with my mom, she mentioned wanting to get fish from a place she used to…read morevisit with her mother (my grandmother) and her sister (my aunt). Since it was Mother's Day, we expected a long wait, but to our surprise, we were seated quickly. This is a large restaurant up on a hill with plenty of parking and a warm, welcoming feel. It was clean, and our greeter was kind. Our waitress was patient as we took our time deciding what to order, and we also placed a to-go order for my aunt. There was a small mix-up with the food, but it was quickly resolved with no fuss. My mom ordered the fried flounder with fries and coleslaw, and I had the same, but swapped the fries for fried okra. My husband went all out with a ribeye steak, fried scallops, fried okra, a side salad, and a bowl of clam chowder. The fish was fried perfectly--just a tad more salt would have made it ideal (though that's an easy fix), and next time I'll remember to ask for tartar sauce or hot sauce. The okra was crispy and satisfying, and the standout for my husband was the clam chowder, which I agree was rich and flavorful. More than the food, this place holds special memories for my mom, and now it holds one for me too. It's the kind of spot that becomes part of the family story. Every time we're in town, I'll be sure to take her back--for the fish, the view, and the memories.

One of my hometown favorites! Combo popcorn shrimp and chicken or fish is my go to. Add a side…read moresalad and baked potato and we're good to go.

Great nachos and service by Sarah. They could have had more…read moreof anything on the 4th, but I won't hold that against them.

Amazing food, even better service! Great place to relax with friends and family. Inside seating…read morewith air conditioning and full bar. Or you can sit next to the Virginia dare and enjoy food and great live music! Highly recommend. -SML resident

The waitress Gretchen was awesome!! The lobster tail was delicious just a little small. All the…read moresides were great!

Gretchen was awesome. I really appreciated her customer service and friendly personality.read more

It was ok for dinner. Edible but nothing to write home…read moreabout. Soup was bland, tasted canned. No seasoning. Crab cakes fell apart. No taste or flavor. Sweet fries cold. The rest of my party was pleased with their food and drinks. The appetizers were great! Hot and tasty. Very expensive in my opinion. Staff was nice and friendly but slow service overall.

Was able to visit Driftwood Seafood Co. this week during one of their soft opening nights. Due to…read moreit being the soft opening, it wasn't very crowded, which meant the amount of service was phenomenal. Abby was very attentive and came to the table frequently to check in and do refills. To start off this dining experience, we ordered the crab bites and a couple of clam chowder. First off, the clam chowder was great. It was one of their special items for the week, so it may not be available every visit. The crab bites were just okay in my opinion. The remoulade they were served with did have a good flavor though. I probably wouldn't order this appetizer again on a future visit. I've had a couple of people tell me to try the hushpuppy basket on my next visit. For the main course, I had jambalaya and would definitely have it again. The sausage, shrimp, and chicken were perfectly seasoned with all the Creole spices you want and expect with jambalaya. The people with me had fish and chips, crab cakes, and the Low Country boil with crab legs. Everyone was pleased with their main courses and agreed that they would come back to try more items. Overall, I would say this was a good new option in Lynchburg that's definitely worth a try, especially if you're a seafood lover. Can't wait to see how this restaurant develops after this soft opening week.

My wife and I went last night, on a Friday night. The place wasn't too crowded, the service was…read morefantastic, just wish I could remember our servers name, cause she was awesome! Our drinks were never empty, she was very attentive & friendly, couldn't have been better. As for the food, it was also very, very delicious. I had the 10 oz filet along with a salad. My wife had tuna also with a salad. My steak was cooked perfectly, the seasoning was spot on, my bride said her tuna was fantastic as well! It was a little pricey, but we will pay for some amazing meals, and that's what we got. Will definitely be back. Thank you for a great evening

We ordered a filet mignon but I don't think that was the cut of meat we were given. They were out…read moreof the grouper, so we also ordered the salmon, but it had some kind of sweet glaze which was not listed on the menu. Complimentary Bread was a bit salty as well. They were also out of chicken that night as well as Keylime pie. Very odd as all of these items are listed on the menu.

One of the best experiences I have had with the Service from Brianna and I have been in the…read morerestaurant industry for over 30 years. Her pleasantry, attentive and genuine personality are superb. She made sure I had everything I needed before I even asked for it. Working on the road traveling, sometimes you just want to talk because you've been driving so long by yourself. She took time to have a conversation with me and listened. Brianna, I hope you continue to bring that bright smile to every person who crosses your path. You are a blessing. Thank you

I took my Mom for her 70th bday to Danville, VA, to the new Casears Place Casino and we were told…read moreabout this restaurant. We were seated and our server was Azariah who was a mannerable, super professional and courteous young lady. We ordered peach and mango margaritas along with oysters for an appetizer. We decided on the lobster, crab and shrimp boils for our entrees and added 1/2 lbs of crawfish to mine and clams to my Mom's boil. The food and service was AMAZING!! We had a great experience and look forward to returning and definitely asking to sit in Azariah's section. Oh, I should've taken a pic before I began to devour my delicious food, sorry lol

This restaurant truly cares! You can feel it as you walk in the door- the hostesses, bartender,…read moreservers, manager- everyone has smiles for you!l! And the Food- wow! Everything is insanely good! The grilled octopus was the most tender and flavorful octopus I've ever had! The coastal Mac and cheese is Magical and the lobster roll is sheer decadence! You can't go wrong unless you don't go- and save room for dessert!!

This place is very cute right in downtown Franklinton. The service was pretty attentive and…read moreeveryone was friendly. The menu was not the same as they have on their website, so I would recommend updated that. My husband got the blacked red fish and noted that the outside was more charred than just "blacked." The chicken was tasty, but nothing special and it was nearly impossible to cut with the table knife provided. Would return to try other menu items.

Visited this spot for the first time for a birthday dinner, and they handled our party of 16…read moreperfectly! The staff was incredibly organized and professional. They have a solid menu variety--I highly recommend the Kingston Trio if you like pasta, and my wife loved her steamed shrimp with extra Old Bay. ​The vibe here is great: clean, inviting, and it smells amazing the second you walk in. It's a very welcoming environment that isn't too loud or "over-the-top." Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a big family dinner, this is the place. Everyone in our group left happy. A huge thank you to the cooks and servers for the hard work--it was well worth the tip. Definitely check them out!

I stopped in because my mother loves seafood and there is a shortage of seafood restaurants in the…read moreArea. Ordered the oysters and Calamari. The calamari wasn't cooked crispy enough for me but it was fresh. My mother had the fried oysters and fries. She loved it! The service was great. The decor was nice. Bathrooms were clean. They have a bar off to the side of the dining room. What a creative name for the mountains!

It was one of the highlights during my Thursday afternoon in Roanoke, after walking 2 miles from…read more3rd Street Bus station to Grandin neighborhood. I discovered Gianni's restaurant almost by accident and decided to try it, since it was in the area of my Airbnb. Other restaurants including the nearby 7-Eleven didn't seem appropriate especially when I was on vacation. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon after 3pm. I was already famished from having just a smoothie 8 hours before and nothing else. I walked into the restaurant that was small and had about 6 tables. The vibe was quiet and interesting since I was a tourist carrying my luggage. I thought that this place was the type to close in between lunch and dinner shifts, but luckily for me, they weren't. I went to the front counter to see the staff and was seated promptly. I spent about an hour here and it was quite nice. The menu was very limited but they had Louisiana soul food on the menu and I was happy that they were here. I ended up getting a large bowl of red beans and rice. A side of french fries and a bowl of jambalaya rounded out the meal. I also gotten a Diet Coke for the drink. I didn't really care about price since I was just hungry, but at the same time, too much food can be a bad thing too. I started off with the French fries, which were crispy and hot. Definitely hit the spot after a long travel day. The fried okra was amazing and finished the meal with the red beans and rice. It was a great meal for a starving tourist on his first time in Roanoke, Virginia. I enjoyed the spice level that was the red beans and rice as well as with the fried okra. It was especially amazing and delicious. I definitely recommend and enjoyed my time here. The overall experience here at Gianni's restaurant in Roanoke, Virginia was great and typical at the same time. The lady who was the Waitress was friendly and polite. I would say that this restaurant is one of Roanoke's hidden gems. The restaurant itself was small but can hold a small party for an afternoon or evening. Everything was nice and the ambiance was very nice and quiet. A table that was occupied with 6 people left when I started eating. I occupied myself with my phone while eating and it was bliss having the meal after a long day of travel. The ambiance was good and quiet and didn't notice that there wasn't much air conditioning that I felt. I don't know if there was any WiFi connection for customer use either. It doesn't matter though since I didn't need it at the time I was in the restaurant. For the most part though, the entire experience here at Gianni's restaurant was nothing short of amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed New Orleans Cajun cuisine so much and the meal I had was really nice. Definitely delicious and the spice level was very welcoming for sure. The prices here was a little bit expensive but it was very very good. I think that I enjoyed myself here a little too much. I wished that I went back that evening and purchased dinner, but ended up elsewhere instead. Oh well. I definitely recommend Gianni's restaurant because it's one of the best that Roanoke has to offer. You won't regret it. Gianni's restaurant is located in the Grandin neighborhood district in Roanoke, Virginia. It's physically at 1908 Memorial Avenue SW in the heart of the neighborhood. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, it is very limited. Your best bet is to find street parking where you can find it nearby in the residential areas and walk on over. It's a walkable neighborhood and doesn't seem like they get a lot of vehicular traffic on any given day. If you enjoy public transportation in the city of Roanoke, you can ride routes 65 or 71 and walk on over after getting off the bus. I got here by walking from the 3rd street bus station, which was 2 miles away. Way to build up that appetite, I guess. There's always uber and Lyft if you desire comfort and convenience at your fingertips. For the most part though, it was actually one of my favorite time of the day while I was in the Grandin neighborhood. If you are here in Roanoke and want to enjoy some New Orleans inspired cuisine, consider coming over here and enjoy. You will not regret it I promise. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. It's very good! Support local! A+

I came in during lunch, and this lunch special was all bang for your buck. The Catfish was…read moreperfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection. This food was also fresh and piping hot. The Owner/ Operator was so kind and informative, I loved the service and the food. I was on my lunch break so I didn't get to try everything I wanted, but I immediately texted my friends and they came by the next day with the same raving reviews