Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, May 9, 1993 TAG: 9305100337
SECTION: DISCOVER PAGE: 20 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: ELIZABETH OBENSHAIN STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Or maybe you are in the mood for the best pizza this side of New York City? Or craving vegetarian fare with a flair for unusual spices?
Not to worry. Restauvrants in the New River Valley offer different foods and different moods for local cusvtomers as well as the tourist.
Some of these restauvrants might please your palate.
Montgomery County
> Anchy's on North Main Street in Blacksburg specializes in premium fresh seafood and handcut steaks. The Sunday brunch (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) features continental cuisine, including eggs benedict and fresh seafood omelets.
Entrees: $8.95-$16.95.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 4-11 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Reservations: recommended. 951-2828.
Bogen's also on Blacksburg's North Main Street is a popular stop for both students and professionvals who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the bar or the open multilevel dining room. It features salads and gourmet sandwiches, which are named after local landmarks. Dinner also offers steaks, seafood and other entrees.
Entrees: $5-$12.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11-1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11-2 a.m. Reservations not required. 953-2233.
The Cellar Restaurant at College Avenue and Main Street in Blacksburg
opened upstairs over its popular basement bar. It serves some of the best pizza in town, including its Greek pizza with feta cheese. The restaurant also offers Italian dishes, sandwiches, calzones and salads.
Entrees: $4-$6.
Hours: Daily, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. 953-0651.
Charley's Restaurant in the New River Valley Mall is a good spot for both hungry shoppers and business people. It specializes in steaks, seafood and pasta dishes plus a full sandwich menu.
Entrees: $4.95-$14.95.
Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Reservations not required. 381-2393.
The Farmhouse in Christiansburg is one of the area's most popular dinner destinations. For an evening out, the restaurant features gracious Southern hospitality in a nostalgic atmosphere. Specializing in beef and seafood dishes, the restaurant has been serving the area since 1963.
Entrees: $6.95-$29.95.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m.; Sunday, 12-9 p.m.. Phone: 382-4253.
Gillie's Confectionary in downtown Blacksburg is the quintessential college town hangout - hip, vegetarian, laidback and healthy. The breakfasts - eggs, hash browns, melted cheese and salsa - draw fans from as far away as Roanoke on weekends. The homemade soups and salads at are always fresh. The restaurant has also started a dinner menu. For many locals, the gourmet ice cream and homemade pastries are the reason to drop in.
Entrees: $3-$6.95.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. In summer, it closes at 10 p.m. Phone: 961-2703.
The Huckleberry in Christiansburg appeals to almost anyone. It has two lounges with live entertainment, one with a top-40, classic rock-and-roll theme and the other with a country-western theme.
In addition, the restaurant, which strives to offer great service, specializes in barbecue and steaks.
Entrees: $7.95-$15.95.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Reservations: recommended on weekends. 381-2382.
Ipanema Restaurant in Blacksburg has brought Brazilian international cuisine to the New River Valley and offers a variety of interesting pasta and meat dishes in a gracious setting. A specialty is bife acebolado, a steak dish served with rice and black beans.
Entrees: $7.95-$12.95.
Hours: Lunch, Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner, Monday-Saturday 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Closed Sundays. On Wednesday nights, a trio plays jazz and bossa nova. Reservations accepted. 951-4501.
Italian Kitchen in Ironto is probably the unlikeliest place in America to find terrific New York pizza. But don't be fooled by the storefront location in tiny, out-of-the-way Ironto. The sauteed spinach pizza and the stuffed pizza are not to be missed. The restaurant, on North Fork Road off Interstate 81, also serves Italian entrees.
Entrees: $4.50-$5.95; pizzas: $5-$20.
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 268-2512.
Jacob's Lantern Restaurant in the Blacksburg Marriott offers several buffet spreads for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers a daily breakfast buffet, three luncheon buffets and a Sunday brunch. Wednesday evenings: seafood buffet; Friday evenings: Italian buffet.
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.
Reservations: 552-7001.
Macado's across from University Mall in Blacksburg and on Norwood Street in Radford is well known for its huge sandwiches, salads and its eclectic collection of antiques.
Entrees: $4.95-$5.95.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 9-1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9-2 a.m. Blacksburg, 953-2700. Radford, 731-4879.
Maxwell's in Blacksburg is the choice for many in the New River Valley on that special evening when they want a sophisticated restaurant offering gourmet dining. It blends fine dining with a cozy atmosphere. The wine list is extensive, the menu varied, and the desserts heavenly.
Dinner entrees: $12-$23.
Hours: lunch (in the lounge), daily, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; dinner, daily, 5-11 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Reservations recommended: 552-3300.
Pargo's in Christiansburg is notable for its unique atmosphere and its wide menu selection. The restaurant's interior features high ceilings and stained glass windows, and the food choices range from sandwiches and burgers to steak and seafood. The management stresses friendly, attentive service. Sunday brunch and special kids' and seniors' menus available before 5 p.m.
Entrees: $4.95-$11.95.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11-1 a.m. Phone: 381-2265.
South Main Cafe on Main Street in Blacksburg is popular for its fresh vegetarian and seafood dishes. On Monday nights, cooks from India serve a popular Indian Feast from 6:30-9 p.m.
Entrees: $4.95-$12.95.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; dinner starts at 5 p.m.; Mondays, 11:30-3 p.m.; Indian Feast 6:30-9 p.m. Closed Sundays. Reservations not required. 951-8202.
Texas Steak House and Saloon in Christiansburg lists its specialties as steaks, ribs and chicken served in a country-western atmosphere. It also has a saloon that serves mixed drinks and beer.
Entrees: $8.95-$16.95.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Call ahead seating for the weekend. 381-1625. Pulaski County
Radford
Classics American Restaurant in the Best Western Radford Inn serves a variety of fine foods. It also has a Sunday brunch buffet and serves breakfast and lunch throughout the week.
Entrees: $4.95-14.95.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, breakfast, 7-11 a.m.; dinner 5-9 p.m.; no lunch on Saturday; Sunday brunch from 11:30-2 p.m. Phone: 639-3000.
Nickleby's, at 1123 Grove Ave., specializes in steak, seafood and poultry dishes and also offers two to three chef's specials daily.
Entrees: $8-$19.95.
Hours: lunch Tuesday-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; dinner 5-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday lunch, noon-5 p.m.; dinner, 5-10 p.m. Tuesday nights: 10-percent senior citizen discount; Sundays: 5 percent discount for church bulletins. Reservations recommended, 633-1321.
Giles County
Anna's in Narrows features home-cooked meals in a relaxed country atmosphere.
Entrees: $3.79-$17.95.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday buffet, noon- 4 p.m. Reservations: 726-3545.
Charlie's in Pearisburg is the place to go when you want something new. Besides traditional fare like fried chicken and seafood, Charlie's also serves buffalo steaks.
Entrees: $3.95-14.95.
Hours: daily, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sundays. Reservations: call 921-2133.
Mountain Lake, perched on top of a mountain near Pembroke, is famous for its relaxing, romantic mountain setting and wonderful Sunday buffet.
Complete dinners: $19.95.
Hours: May 1-Nov. 30: Sunday buffet, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday, breakfast 7:30-10 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Reservations: recommended for dinner and holiday Sunday brunches. 1-800-346-3334.
Floyd County
Chateau Morrisette is a winery located in Meadows of Dan near Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Besides fine dining, the winery also offers a wine tasting room with winery tours and sales.
Dinner entrees: $12.95-$19.50.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, dinner, 6-9 p.m. Reservations: 593-2865.
Pine Tavern Restaurant in Floyd on U.S. 221 is part of the historic Pine Tavern Lodge. The restaurant's diverse menu includes fresh seafoods, ethnic and vegetarian dishes, duck and beef.
Dinner entrees: $5.25-$13.95.
Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, 2-8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Live entertainment Saturday nights. Reservations: recommended for dinner on Friday and Saturday. 745-4482.
Wytheville
Durham's Family Restaurant has been in Wytheville for about 45 years. Located at Main & 11th streets, it offers casual dining in a family-owned restaurant. It is best known for old Virginia country ham.
Entrees: $3-$9.95.
Hours: daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 228-5241.
Log House Restaurant on East Main Street offers leisure dining in the charming atmosphere of an historic log house. Everything is homemade. Its most popular entree is its pork tenderloin with bread and apple stuffing.
Entrees: $8.25-$15.95.
Hours: daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-10 p.m. Closed Sundays. Reservations requested on weekends. 228-4139.
New China restaurant opened in early spring in Wytheville's Acme Plaza on East Main Street and offers authentic Chinese cuisine in an attractive setting.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9:30 p.m. 228-6645.
Scrooge's offers seafood and steak specialties in a casual atmosphere at this popular restaurant just off Interstate 81 South at Exit 70. It also has two banquet rooms.
Entrees: $5.95-$16.95.
Hours: Sunday-Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturdays, 5-11 p.m. No reservations except for large groups.
Words & Music Restaurant on Tazewell Street in downtown Wytheville offers a variety of salads and sandwiches, soups, dessert specialities and gourmet coffees. It has occasional live entertainment.
Entrees: $3-$5.50.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11-4 p.m. unless there is entertainment. Closed Sundays. 228-5800.
by CNB