"Have your taste buds indulged in one of Charles Youts creations... first class service and well appointed wine list... the making of a memorable meal at a restaurant that is a true classic" Kim Harwell, The Dallas Morning News. The Classic Cafe of Roanoke is committed to providing our guests an outstanding dining experience. Whether it is steak, seafood, side dishes or house made desserts, we promise to exceed your expectations.
"The food was soooo good, the wait staff was very attentive, nice wine choices, no traffic - what is not to like? Pretend that you are downtown, but eat local!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"It's a gem! If you want a short drive to a quaint restaurant, this is the place for you! Located in Roanoke in what looks like an old house, this restaurant's owners and chef really love what they are doing. The menu and quality of their food is out of this world!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We had a wonderful evening with our friends. The food was amazing and the service excellent. Choked a little bit when we got our check. Its very expensive so be sure you have lots of money when you go!!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Delicious! due to babysitter issues we had our 12m old with us and they were great with her, very quiet-private, she fell asleep mid entree, can't wait to go back sans children, great food , attentive staff, still debating with my husband which course was the best- too hard to choose!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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"My wife and our nanny share the same birthday. So my 3 year old son and I got dressed up and surprised them with dinner and gifts. The food was wonderful, the staff attentive and the atmosphere perfect. It all turned out better than I could have hoped."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Never disappoints! The menu is always fresh and everything on it is excellent"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"This used to be an incredible diamond in the rough. Now I'm afraid it's a faux diamond. Server was very good but you cannot overcome bad food. Baked garlic and goat cheese appetizer was very good and the food deteriorated from there. Caesar salad was limp and the ny strip special was inedible with a large vein running through the middle. Braised cabbage and polenta accompanying were both throwaways."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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"The Classic at Roanoke once again went all out and provided an excellent meal. The steaks were cooked to order along with fresh seafood served perfectly. Service was attentive and respectful. The Classic at Roanke is a true gem and should be on everyone's list for fine dining."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"The Classic Cafe was a lovely dining experience for a group of ladies celebrating a birthday. The food was delicious. The service was very attentive. This is our second time to celebrate a birthday together at the Classic Cafe. We will return for another one."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"This is a favorite spot for special occasions. The food and service is wonderful, we love how the menu is changed occasionally, and food items are given that special twist. The wine list has a decent selection and our server was very knowledgable with the wines as well as all the menu items. We highly recommend Classic Cafe!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Great service, but both times I have been to The Classic Cafe the appetizers and entrees were served warm like they were sitting out about 10 minutes. I expected more, it seemed that they can't time the cooking to get it to the customer as soon as it is off the grill. The food was good, but for the price paid, the taste was not commensurate. I had hoped this would be a great local place for superb food, but I guess I am still looking. And you can't pick the other patrons of the restaurant when you are there, but the room acoustics seem to make you a member of everyone elses conversations!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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"Absolutely delightful!! Some in my party had trouble identifying the restaurant..so maybe better signage? It's not called Classic Cafe on the sign outside, just says The Classic along with the names of other places at the same address and it sort of looks like the large blue building is a hotel?? I'm not exactly sure why they couldn't figure it out...but two cars couldn't. So, just an FYI But, the food was delicious!!! It's an hour away from me...but I imagine I will be back sometime in the future!!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We have gone to Classic Cafe many times. The food was excellent on this trip as it has been in the past but the service really missed this time. Our waiter was not present. Our orders were taken by one of the proprietors. It took 15 minutes to get a glass of wine. Longer for our entrees and we were never offered the dessert menu. After our plates and empty glasses were finally cleared from the table, our waiter brought the check. No creme brulee. Very disappointing."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
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"My husband and I have been dining at Classic Cafe since its inception nearly 20 years ago. It is a classic and classy place; one of our favorite restaurants in this area. The food is consistently superb and the menu is varied.. Service is polite and efficient but never rushed. We highly recommend Classic Cafe for lunch or dinner."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"ALWAYS such a wonderful experience - wonderful food, wonderful service, and amazing ambiance.....never a disappointment! I wish restaurants would QUIT the 4-course Valentine's day/New Year's day - those of us who are smaller simply can't eat all that food! We chose the day AFTER Valentine's day so we didn't have to take home a truckload of food - still, portions are generous, and they are always happy to wrap something up to take home!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Fantastic Valentine menu, we both really enjoyed our selections. The crowd was a little overwhelming for our server but not so much to ruin the evening. We look forward to dining here again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"This family-owned and run restaurant is a very special place. The owners grow their own vegetables and herbs in their own garden on-site and buy locally grown ingredients. The menu changes regularly.
Recently, I hosted a business dinner at the Classic Cafe. My out of town guest was staying close to D/FW Airport and I needed a Mid-Cities location. Quaint downtown Roanoke fit the bill perfectly and this spot stood out as a welcome change from the usual mediocre multiple location offerings. My guest raved about his t-bone pork chop and my rainbow trout was perfectly prepared. The staff was extremely attentive while giving us the right amount of privacy to discuss business.
Try it.....You won't be disappointed."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"My fiance and I was so excited to try out this restaurant because of the raving reviews! It was in a cute little house with an appealing menu. I ordered the grilled meat dish with 3 different meats and was disappointed in how it was cooked. A little bit of dry and not as flavorful for my taste. I would definitely say that the service was great and everyone was very friendly there! We loved the jalapeno apple dessert - that was my favorite part of the meal!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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"A friend highly recommended this place and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was quaint and the decor was simply classy! My husband thoroughly enjoyed his birthday dinner. Although I brought a birthday cake, the staff went above and beyond to customize and personalize. Our guests were also satisfied and we will definitely return. Kudos to the staff for their quality service!!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Been meaning to try Classic Cafe Roanoake for years after hearing Mark Davis rave about it on the radio. It did not disappoint! We have an amazing meal! Will definitley be back for more!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Classy but relaxed atmosphere where you can get good creative food while being taken care of by an excellent staff. We tried the Arctic Char special, great flavor! We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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