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”

For background information on our latest project, click on the links below:

The Washington Post

The Roanoker Magazine

History of The Stone House

Furniture Today

Hotels

Colony House Motor Lodge – pet friendly!
Courtyard Marriott 
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke – Downtown 
Hilton Garden Inn at South Peak 
Holiday Inn Tanglewood pet friendly!

The Hotel Roanoke –shuttle service available to Black Dog
Liberty Trust Boutique Hotel — as seen on Salvage Dawgs Season 11 — pet friendly!
Springhill Suites by Marriott

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 

The 15 Best Things to Do in Roanoke

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