The River and Rail Restaurant

We have been coming here a long time, and it is always amazing!! Everything on the menu is fantastic, we have tried most everything. The service is always perfect. The staff are very prompt, professional, and welcoming. We love coming here for an upscale dining experience like no other. 💓 The food pictured is the butchers board, raw oysters, chicken liver mousse, shrimp and grits, mussels, and hanger steak.

We had a reservation and were promptly seated, we were celebrating our anniversary and appreciated the card & drinks on the house. Our server, Caroline, was wonderful. We tried the pickle jar and cornbread appetizers. We had a salad and the hanger steak which were both delicious. The Jefferson airplane drink was also a hit. Yes, the restaurant is loud, but overall a cozy atmosphere. The prices were reasonable and we were happy to try a new spot on our weekend trip to Roanoke.

This place was fantastic! My wife and I got the cornbread, the ribs, the hangar steak, and the halibut. Every menu item was delicious - and unique. Our waitress, Alexia, was knowledgeable, welcoming, and attentive as well. We will be coming back!

Great place, one of the farm to table gems of Roanoke. What a blend of flavors for the Butcher board appetizer, coctails are high quality and then the Pork Chop entree and presentation were amazing.

We had an incredible first visit to River & Rail! The service and food were both outstanding, and the entire experience felt special from start to finish. My husband and I decided to splurge on several appetizers and small plates, and every bite was worth it. Favorites included the spicy pork rinds, beet salad, fried oysters, and especially the oysters on the half shell with the mignonette chow chow — absolute heaven and my personal highlight. The drinks were just as impressive and perfectly complemented the meal. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend!