River and Rail Restaurant guests enjoy a Southern, bistro-style menu consisting of the finest locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients that Virginia has to offer. Chef Tyler Thomas and his team create an experience for your palette and your senses.
Everything is made-from-scratch by our team including cured meats, condiments, and our famous pickled vegetables. The menu is always rotating based on the season, so you’re always in for a new treat.
Our mixologists crafted a drink menu of inventive cocktails with a Southern influence, as well as local and national wine and beer selections. Everything is made in house, from scratch, with local and seasonal ingredients. If we had a motto, that would be it.
Intimate bistro offering local, seasonal Southern fare & craft cocktails in a stylish, modern space. Based on 545 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
2201 Crystal Spring Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: (540) 400-6830
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Hours
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
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Reservations: exploretock.com
Reviews
Sarah
We had an odd experience here – ordered the burger medium well and it came out bring pink. It was very thick so slightly understandable that it was challenging to cook right, but hoped for more from a restaurant with this caliber of reviews. They willingly took it back and cooked it more but on receiving our bill we were told “I took a little off on the burger”… it was $1.60 off the over $70 bill. We didn’t expect anything, truly, but this amount almost felt comical. Hopefully this was a fluke experience but also noticed another table send food back (not a burger but unsure why) while we were dining.
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Kyle MacQuilliam
I’m at a bit of a loss of words for just how good this place is, so tldr; go eat everything this place has to offer.
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William Cook
I don’t write reviews often, and it takes a lot to stand out in my eye’s… especially as this is what I do for a living. River and rail was exceptional, period. The quality of the food was without compare, the service? Not a clink of a glass let alone a drop of wine on the table, plus our waitress Ivy did a exceptional wine service (caught me off guard). The flavors are creative and exiting for not just the drinks but the food. The open kitchen runs clean, quiet and smooth. They balance the size of the venue well with the capability of a small kitchen and balance their menu with a insane depth of forethought. Kudos to the staff and management for providing a experience I’ve only enjoyed in a restaurant with a Michelin star. 110% underrated spot.
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The spanieldog
Food is great, friendly and professional staff. The drinks are excellent, best Manhattan in town.
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Nicholas Klingler
I would currently call this the over all best restaurant in Roanoke. Tasteful decor, attentive servers, and impeccably produced food and flavors from starters through to dessert. The neighborhood is comfy cozy, though there’s not much in easy walking to go to afterward. Some outdoor seating is present, and the decor inside runs towards finished raw wood and cozy lighting. Southern fusion with a variety of inspirations (see the Spanish octopus?) makes it an appealing dining option for picky family as well. The price point is on the higher end but portion sizes were good, with my fried chicken including several pieces and my girlfriend getting a whole fried snapper. Execution was impeccable, absolutely perfect work by the chef running the fryer station in particular. Imo what sets them above Lucky was a better dessert selection, what I felt was Lucky’s biggest weakness when I went. No bad spots the whole time. Try it.
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Katherine Stine
Absolutely wonderful. The food was all fresh and delicious. Probably one of the best steaks I’ve had in awhile. The cocktails were phenomenal. The staff was lovely (at the end of the night, our waitress said it was her first time serving, she was usually a hostess, but she was wonderful, definitely would not have known). This was our second year doing a valentines date there and it’s definitely becoming one of our favorite traditions. Genuinely one of the best restaurants in Roanoke and perfect for special occasions!
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Troy Dickson
Great restaurant nestled I. The Crystal Springs area! The food and cocktails are on point! Never have had a bad experience here!
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Andrew Mails-Saine
Service was great, and they gave great suggestions. House made tonic was fantastic in a Gin and Tonic. Main courses (fish and chicken) were both fantastic. It was only the desserts that we didn’t love. Over all, great place and we will definitely go back to enjoy another meal.
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Jean Paul Talledo Vilela
Excellent experience. Delicious food and drinks. Staff was friendly and provided great recommendations. Great for a date night dinner
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stephen brown
I am not one to usually leave reviews but I had to go out of my way to leave 1 for this restaurant. I was visiting from out of town and did a quick Google search for nice restaurants and this 1 jumped out at me. I decided to make a reservation and go the day before and wow, everything I ate from the biscuits to the oyster wraps to the grouper to the banana pudding was amazing and my waitress Leah did a great job recommending things. All of the staff was very professional, the restaurant is very nice, and it’s in a cool part of Roanoke. If I am ever back in town again I will definitely be returning. Go out of your way and spend the extra money to definitely check this place out!! 5/5
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