Visit Roanoke
Our favorite places to stay, eat, and play.
Where to Stay
The Stone House at Black Dog Salvage (explore the 3-D Virtual Tour)
Named a USA Today 10Best “Reno-cation Destination”
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Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke – Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn at South Peak
Holiday Inn Tanglewood pet-friendly
Liberty Trust Boutique Hotel — as seen on Salvage Dawgs Season 11 — pet friendly!
The Hotel Roanoke –shuttle service available to Black Dog
airbnbs
Bent Oaks Manor – multiple airbnb units, one dog friendly
The Carriage House – located in Historic Old Southwest, dog friendly
Fire Station One – multiple airbnb units in historic Fire Station downtown, 2 units dog friendly
The Historic Winona House – multiple airbnb units in the Wasena
The Maridor – multiple airbnb units in Grandin Village
Stay Roanoke – luxury short term rentals
Bed and Breakfasts
Black Lantern Inn — ask about their Black Dog Salvage gift card
Roanoke Boutique Hotel — walking distance to downtown
Shirley’s Bed & Breakfast — ask for the “Black Dog Salvage Discount”
Campgrounds
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge —campground listings
Where to Eat
Favorite Spots
Alexander’s — Classic, upscale Downtown Roanoke dining – excellent service.
Bloom — Locally sourced small plate & wine bar. Outdoor seating and courtyard.
Bobby’s Hot & Cheesy — Amazing pizza + salad. Don’t miss Bubblecake for dessert located next door.
Bread Craft Bakery — their mantra is “Without Bread, All is Misery” – enough said.
Community Inn — their homepage says it all! Look for the Black Dog Burger, our crew’s favorite!
Crystal Spring Grocery — Hot Lunch Counter open 11 am-3 pm and Brunch on Sunday, Grab n Go meals – outdoor tables
Evie’s Bistro & Bakery — located in Historic Old Southwest – with outdoor seating, save room for dessert
Fortunato — traditional Italian kitchen & Neapolitan style pizzeria
The Green Goat — located on the Greenway – walk, bike, or drive from Black Dog. Outdoor seating, fire pits + cornhole!
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint — Salvage Dawg fans will recognize their beer tap from Season 1, Episode 13
Lucky — high-end comfort food and craft cocktails with a Lower Eastside Manhattan vibe
POP’s Ice Cream and Soda Bar — don’t miss the grilled cheese sandwiches, daily soup specials, and gluten-free desserts
The River and Rail Restaurant — farm-to-table, located in South Roanoke, with an outdoor patio
Rockfish — located in Grandin Village, seasonal menu, outdoor tables available.
Scratch Biscuit Company — located in Historic Grandin Village, eat-in or pick up curbside
Sidecar — Intimate European eatery serving seafood, steak & housemade sausages, plus charcuterie & cocktails.
Stock Cafe & Bar — Nordic and Scandinavian inspired cuisine
Taaza — Indian & Mediterranean cuisine, located in Grandin Village. Happy hour specials.
Tacos Rojas — located across the street – a staff favorite!
The Village Grill — outdoor patio, Bocce court, try the Black Dog Burger!
Wasena City Tap Room & Grill — located on the Greenway – outdoor patio – walk, bike, or drive from Black Dog
Historic City Market Building — located in the heart of downtown, many restaurants under one roof
Historic Grandin Village — locally-owned restaurants in a charming 1920s neighborhood village, just down the street
Eat Local
Bloom — Locally sourced small plate & wine bar. Outdoor seating and courtyard.
Happy Belly Deli — Historic Grandin Village, located inside Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op
Fortunato — Salvage Dawgs fans will recognize “The Van Room”
The River and Rail Restaurant — South Roanoke
Iconic Roanoke Restaurants
Roanoke Weiner Stand — located downtown in the City Market
Texas Tavern — Salvage Dawgs fans will recognize the ‘TT’ from Season 6, Episode 10. *Ask for Grayson’s favorite, “The Salvage Dawg”
Best Views in the City
What to Do
Rent a bike from Cardinal Bicycle and explore the Roanoke River Greenway — click here for a map and list of attractions
Stroll Historic Grandin Village
Catch a movie at The Grandin Theatre
Roanoke Mountain Adventures — full-service outfitter offering guided and self-guided adventures
Tour Roanoke: Food, Wine, and Craft Beer Tours
Take the train! Amtrak now stops in Roanoke.
For maps and expert advice, visit the Roanoke Valley Information Center — located across from the Hotel Roanoke, open daily
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Calendar of Events – www.visitvbr.com/events
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Mountain Biking & Cycling – www.bikevbr.com
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Outdoor Adventures – www.visitvbr.com/outdoors
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Things to Do – www.visitvbr.com/things-to-do/
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Be a Trailsetter – www.beatrailsetter.com
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