Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Virginia

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Virginia? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Alexander's - Roanoke

4.9

4.9 (1499)

$31 to $50

American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Alexander's is an oasis for award winning cuisine, wine, and craft cocktails. Over the years we've twice been awarded the Open Table Top 100 in the US restaurant designation and in 2018, Southern Living Magazine named us one of the Ten Most Romantic Restaurants in the South. Focusing on superb ingredients; fish, seafood, prime quality Virginia aged meats, and locally sourced organic produce, our cuisine showcases years of collaboration among some of the most talented chefs of our region. You'll be served in an atmosphere filled with romance, sophistication, modern & vintage jazz. It's old world charm with new world flavors!
Built in the 1880s as Roanoke's first office supply company, our vintage building has been transformed into a retro chic rendition of the classic urban restaurants of our great culinary cities. The art, furnishings, lighting, and mirrors are all found pieces of Roanoke's rich architectural history. So relax and let's start making your memories at Alexanders!

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As usual, it was a wonderful evening with fabulous food and drink. Unfortunately, there was a horrid table near us that complained about a corkage fee (who knew you could even bring your own bottle?!?!)…and they said they weren’t going to tip their waiter because of it. Disgusting. Anyway…our meal and service were superb. We are regulars and will continue to be.

Leaping Lizard Cafe

4.9

4.9 (1291)

$30 and under

American

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

Situated under a canopy of old growth trees on Lake Joyce, this natural gem serves seasonal fare from tidal Virginia. The menu reflects freshness with a distinct emphasis on showcasing the inherent colors and flavors of the ingredients. The cafe's bakery provides all its breads and deserts and is open for retail on the weekends. This fresh approach to food done in a natural and unpretentious setting has been a local favorite for twelve years. If you don't see your desired time slot available give us a call.

Top review

AngelaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent service, food and ambiance. A neighborhood gem.

C&O

4.9

4.9 (857)

$50 and over

American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Dinner is served in our mezzanine, bistro and upstairs dining rooms, Tuesday through Saturday.
Reservations are for dinner only, please. Bar seats operate on a first come, first serve basis, and cannot be reserved.
We cannot accommodate parties larger than 10. Due to the layout of our restaurant, we are unable to accommodate pets on our patio.

Top review

Aileen

Dined 5 days ago

From the drinks all the way to dessert, everything tasted so delicious. The lamb and duck dishes were top tier. Fantastic and attentive service so much so our water glasses never went empty the whole time. I highly recommend this place and make sure to get a reservation in ASAP!

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