The menu features as many local ingredients as possible, and the chef uses them to prepare interesting dishes, including vegetarian fare. Presentation is creative, too. What's on the menu changes with the seasons, so be sure to check before you go.

My wife and I stopped in Roanoke on our way to Washington, D.C. from Knoxville. We decided on Local Roots for dinner- online reviews looked good and we like to support farm to table efforts. As it turned out, we had an unexpectedly incredible dining experience. Everything on the menu looked interesting so we opted for small plates to share-... More

While their story is good and authentic, the food was average. Quite expensive for the portion size as well. Our waiter was nice but he was only going through the motions. No real passion or interest in our welfare. Maybe because they are a hot place they have lost a notch.

Last night we tried this restaurant with two others friends. While the food was excellent quality, the portion sizes were so small that we all left hungry enough to stop elsewhere and get something more to eat. The salad they served for the table could have fed one person. The escolar was smaller than a typical Gorton's fish filet, and... More

Quite well presented. Wonderful atmosphere. True the menu is limited but it is all FRESH from the farm, couldn't ask for better. The Sweet Potato soup was delicious. I had the Trout and it was perfectly cooked and almost melted melted away with each bite. My wife and Son had Lamb Confit that was truly out of this world tender... More

We'd called late Saturday afternoon to see if we needed reservations, and was told yes, absolutely, they were booked solid; so we made reservations for 8:00, but when we got there, half the tables were open (so did we really need those reservations?) The selection of entrees was somewhat limited, but what was there was creative. My husband had the... More

This restaurant takes great pride in sourcing high-quality ingredients and showcasing them in carefully executed dishes. I have been for lunch, brunch, and a 7 course dinner, and have not been disappointed. Additionally, the bartenders here put a great deal of care into crafting cocktails. . . I recommend trying the Figgy Maple if it is still available. The menu... More

If you are seeking fabulous food with a wish to support local farming look no further. Their menu always changes due to what the farmers can offer and at the time of our visit we have this fantastic side of white beets in a butter sauce that was to DIE for! Try it.

I have never been to a restaurant with children (one 8 year old and one 15 year old) where we were told that they had children's food and never told what it was. We had to ask if they had noodles or a hamburger. Yes, they did and that was that. They served the hamburger almost raw with pimento cheese... More