Dining

With more than 200 restaurants, the Valley has a higher per capita ratio than any other city in Virginia and can satisfy every craving. Whether you prefer upscale fine dining, or some casual conversation over a cup of cappuccino in a coffee house. There’s even an old-fashioned paddle-wheel boat offering dinner cruises on nearby Smith Mountain Lake. A trip around the Roanoke Valley’s restaurant scene is like a trip around the world. Every ethnic influence can be found. Whether it’s Middle Eastern food you seek or something spicy from south of the border. From sauerkraut to sushi, meat and potatoes to escargot. The Roanoke Valley serves it all in wonderful abundance.

The nightlife in the Roanoke Valley bustles with activity. Lounges and clubs across the Valley offer every kind of evening entertainment from jazz to blues and rock to dance music. There are places to rack up the billiards or enjoy your favorite cigar.

For those interested in seeking an evening of cultural stimulation, check out the calendar of events for schedules for the Roanoke Symphony, Opera Roanoke or one of the Valley’s theatrical organizations.

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