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.

Best selection and prices! The Middle Eastern take out…read morefoods are fresh and so delicious. A must try. Friendly family business with excellent personal service.

Chef Claytor's food was some of the best I've ever tried. The staff are incredibly friendly, and I…read morewould gladly return. Everything is freshly made and reasonably priced, making it a fantastic dining experience.

Chef Claytor's Dream on a plate is just that! The food is delicious, and presented nicely too…read more We've tried quite a lot of things from his menu, and have been very pleased. We have recommended to our friends and even treated friends to lunch, to which they said was delicious. Ever since we discovered Chef Claytor's food, we've been ordering food every week, sometimes twice a week.

My son and I moved here a little over a year ago and we stopped in for coffee. Coffee was…read moreexcellent. Customer service was great and it's such a cool spot. It's also super close by! The cranberry orange scone was also delicious. We will definitely be back!

Queen's Vegan was the featured food truck (actually a trailer) at a local distillery on a Saturday…read morenight in north Roanoke. It was heaven for our vegetarian family. The Royal Burger was delicious enough to eat twice for the teenager. The fries are crispy and flavorful. The Queen was delightful and gracious. A great eating experience.

My husband and I split a swiss "burger" with a salad and royal "burger" with fries. We are not…read morevegan, but often do opt for meatless and these are the best vegan burgers we have ever had! The "cheese" on the burgers was fantastic, and the seasoning on everything was perfect!

Super yummy! Cutest ice cream store + souvenir store in one. We got the oo-oreo which was soo…read moreyummy. The cookie dough wasn't as good as I remember. The portions are huge and great priced. I cant wait to come back again!

Love sugar magnolia as a treat all times of the year. They have fantastic ice cream with a large…read moreselection of flavors and delicious chocolates. I also hear their hot chocolate is delicious, but I haven't tried it myself. Additionally, there is a little store in the back with preppy decor largely themed around the university. The prices for the food are a little high, but the ice cream is so good, I think it's worth it.

My husband and I had the Best time and experience. Shout out to Damian for being great, at what you…read moredo.

Really fun place to learn how to throw an axe. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was also a clean…read moreand safe environment to try this out.

This venue exceeded all expectations! As a wedding guest, it was clear that every detail was…read morethoughtfully planned to create an amazing experience for everyone attending--not just the newlyweds. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the drinks were a huge hit. A truly unforgettable celebration!

Both the location and owner of the venue are absolutely amazing! I was a photographer at a wedding…read morefor this location and the owner really has a way of making everything magical and special for the big day! I highly recommend getting married here.