At first, I really enjoyed the food at River and Rail. It was different, fresh, and well prepared. I agree with previous posters about the salt. Not being a huge "salter" and I can do without salt in my deserts, specifically. The unfortunate thing I have to complain about, is after several times of coming to the restaurant over a... More

Dined here on 3/30 and had a wonderful experience. The deviled eggs were a good start, followed by a carrot bisque and lamb short ribs which were both excellent. Entrees were a striped bass and pork both of which were good portions and prepared well. The best part of the meal though were the cocktails. Offerings were inventive and well... More

A good place, start to finish. Staff did a good job. Younger, but well trained. Great choices, with local/seasonal emphasis. Just need to check the salt level.

My wife and I visited River and Rail on a Friday evening and had a wonderful experience. We did not have reservations so we decided to eat at the bar. While the restaurant is small and was quite busy, we found the overall experience to be pleasant and enjoyable. We split a few appetizers and each had a salad as... More

I don't care for this restaurant. Their food is all fine, but as far as I'm concerned they try to make it fancy and ruin a lot of it. For the price there are much better options in Roanoke. Their brunch was pretty good though.

Heard a lot of buzz about this new restaurant in the Crystal Springs section of Roanoke. Went with my wife and two other couples. The menu pulls food from local sources, which is very nice. The oysters were good. I did like the open kitchen; it was entertaining just watching them work. The service was great. I thought the menu... More

My sister took me here for a weeknight dinner on my recent trip to Roanoke. What a fabulous experience!!! I can't wait to go back the next time I am in town. It was clear that the owner is truly passionate about using local, seasonal ingredients. So many restaurants say they use local but you can tell (if you are... More

We have never, anywhere, had such perfect service! Our dinners, grouper, lamb riblets, Brussels sprouts, and wild mushrooms were fabulous. Dessert was a cake with apples in a delicious sauce. Outstanding! Our server Tessa (I think) was attentive and helpful, but the way the servers work together is just fantastic. The kitchen is open. It was a joy to watch... More

The River and Rail is a new restaurant in the Crystal Spring neighborhood of South Roanoke. It is located in the old Lipes Pharmacy building along one of Roanoke’s most beautiful and quaint streets. The restaurant features outdoor seating, a cozy dining area, and a lively bar, all beautifully decorated and classy looking. Everything about the décor gives the impression... More