Restaurant in Roanoke, VA | Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery (540) 206-2656

Great burgers, good wine, amazing atmosphere, cool place

I don't usually write reviews but I just had to for this. Bernards has high quality food, for a great price, don't skip the banana pudding!

Love this place!! Amazing service and food. They dont have a freezer. All the food they prepare is bought weekly. I have never had a bad meal here! Highly recommended!

SO GOOD! Happy staff (Ms Rachel youre the bomb), great vibes and a fantastic chef! Our table ordered Frickles, Caprese salad, short ribs, burger, shrimp and grits and the bourbon glazed salmon. Each dish was amazing!

Bernards has awesome burgers & food. My burger was cooked perfectly! Gwen is our go to server who helped my wife select options due to her restricted diet. The homely atmosphere is wonderful! This is only our second visit to this restaurant but this will be our go to place for Roanoke!!!

My husband and I ate here for the first time tonight and it was great! The atmosphere is so cozy, the staff was friendly and the food was delicious. Will come back for sure. The pineapple upside down drink was awesome.

Cottage Pie was AMAZING!!! A must try!

Really delicious and upscale food. Huge portions, wonderful service. Really an above and beyond place!

We went there for my son's birthday and it was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, service was wonderful and atmosphere was amazing. Highly recommend!

Great food

Just a good Bar. Its nice inside and the food was great. Would love to bring my friends back here.

This is a great place to dine downtown. The food was excellent with large portions and service was also great.

Definitely recommend!

We really enjoyed our lunch here. The burger and the ribeye sandwich were both very good, and the asparagus side was truly excellent. The bartender was friendly and welcoming definitely a place we were glad to have tried.

Definitely choose Bernard's for your meal. Cozy place in downtown 4 minute walk to the shops. Service was great and food was amazing. We had the burnin salmon and short ribs. Both were outstanding. So happy this place survived the pandemic. Definitely recommended!

Food is amazing. You definitely need to try the muscles and the short rib. The sauces are awesome and the service is amazing. I would definitely Recommend trying this restaurant

I was here on a work trip, didnt try the drinks but the chicken parm sandwich was very tasty, as were the fries. Appreciate the good service and pleasant atmosphere. If sitting at the bar bring a hoodie, theres an AC vent nearby

Cuban was outstanding!!

Great food - The fish and chips and the Hirshman was outstanding!!

amazing dinner experience, ambiance was stellar, staff was poised and professional. getting to see Mr.Bernard from across the bar, cooking was a great experience as well. food was delicious. definitely a worthy spot, will come back again.

Great food and service. Highly recommend.

Great food, great service, and great drinks! We went with another couple and had a great time!

Food was delicious. Waiter/bartender was very informative. Great pub

This place is so good. When going to downtown roanoke and walking around this place caught my eye, the food was phenomenal the service was just as good.

Service and food were fantastic!

If you pipe out your mashed potatoes, you automatically get five stars! Delicious short rib and fish & chips tonight, thank you

Our Dinner was Amazing and the Best Customer Service Bernards Gastropub & Eatery
I had to get my Favorite The Best Chicken and Dumplings we have ever eaten before.
My Honey Loved the Seafood Trio.
We also got Another Favorite of ours there Banana Butterscotch Pudding.

Our first trip there. Will definitely go back.

We just moved to the area and my parents came to visit. We decided to come here for lunch and it was phenomenal! I could see the galley and every order was made individually and fresh! Every single person in my party was thrilled with the food and service. Best frickles and chicken sandwich I've ever had and the cocktails and beers were awesome!!!! I will 100% be back, and honestly I can't wait!!!

Excellent food and atmosphere. The crab cake sandwich and burgers are outstanding. Hope to score Filet Oscar for dinner one day!! Would definitely love to have a dinner & cocktails evening here soon!

I love eating local and this place does not disappoint! Its hard to find a crab cake in Roanoke and I will admit I am a crab cake snob but Bernards hands down has the best crab cake! Even better than ones Ive had at the beach! Keep up the good work and see yall again soon!

I always love Chef Jon's cooking. Your food is very well portioned. They always greet us with a smile everytime we visit. You will not be disappointed on any meal that you order, bc I know he always puts all of his love into every meal.
Very talented chef
Haven't been in a while since we live in Rocky Mount. I will always recommend this restaurant to everyone. Show your support locally small owned businesses, and enjoy some AMAZING food!!

Great food and service. Ask for Jimmy!!

Love the apps and dinners- ask for Jimmy

Good food, great service, ask for Jimmy.

My boyfriend and I have eaten at Bernards multiple times and drive from Martinsville just to come! The food is always amazing as is the service. This is our spot every anniversary, special occasion, and date night!

The parmesan garlic chicken sandwich was AMAZING! Hand breaded chicken is extremely crispy and the garlic sauce is the best Ive had. Paired with the house-cut French fries its awesome.

French onion soup is also amazing! Havent had anything bad at Bernards and its a cute atmosphere and great service!

Bernards is hands down our favorite restaurant. Every celebration dinner we spend here and our date nights always consistent of us going to Bernards. The food is absolutely amazing. Extremely fresh and flavorful. We love the atmosphere here. It's romantic and very relaxing. The owners and their staff are wonderful. If you're ever in Roanoke you definitely need to take a moment and come enjoy a amazing meal!!!

I highly recommend trying their signature dishes, as well as exploring their rotating specials that always bring something new to the table. The service is attentive and friendly, making every visit a memorable one.

If you're looking for a place to enjoy great food in a warm and inviting setting, look no further than Bernards Gastropub. It has become a go-to for us a is must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

This local restaurant is amazing. We love sitting at the bar watching the chef and his wife make these delicious dishes. The taste and presentation is always five star in our opinion. Nikki Grepiotis, Mom of Hunter Grepiotis.

One of my favorite restaurants! Delicious food and a fun laid back atmosphere that can fit any occasion

Absolutely amazing. One of our favorite places in Roanoke.

I have heard absolutely amazing things about this place, I have been by several times and it has always been busy, I went in and had a drink the place has an amazing atmosphere, will be back to eat, everything I saw looked amazing!! Drinks were great!!

Our favorite spot in Roanoke for date nights, family get togethers & brunch!!

The best food anywhere i drive an hour to eat there and the staff just as good as the food & i hsve owned a restaurant for 25 year at Sml va

In my opinion Bernards Gastropub & Eatery in downtown Roanoke is the absolute best restaurant in the area, and possibly one of the best Ive ever been to! Locally owned and operated by the chef owner and his wife.

Amazing food and great atmosphere! Some of the menu items are more expensive, but the portion sizes make up for this and are WELL worth it in my opinion! Everything I have had has been beyond delicious! Huge selection of food varieties and options. The best crab cakes Ive ever had!

I do recommend calling for reservations on weekends just in case since the restaurant is smaller and seats are limited (but there is usually always room at the bar and at smaller tables every time I have gone)

I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

Stopped in today out of convenience due to staying in a close hotel. Next time I am in Roanoke I will go out of the way if I have to just to come back here. Food was amazing, staff was very welcoming and pleasant, and the atmosphere is very friendly. Corned beef was out of this world and the grilled brussels were the best I've ever had...they had some kind of magic in them or something.

The pudding is good.

Love this place, fresh food, great service highly recommended

Amazingly welcoming atmosphere! The owners take great care of their customers and the love they pour into each dish is truly evident. Our new favorite downtown spot!

I cannot say enough about Bernards!!! From the charcuterie to the frickles, you will NOT be disappointed!! And lets not forget to finish things off with the banana pudding with toasty caramel glaze yes we will definitely be back!!

Such a great place for lunch and dinner. It seems like they have a lot of long-term staff members which is always a good thing when running a restaurant. If youre interested in having a great meal in Downtown Roanoke, go to Bernards.

Great food and service!

We keep going back here. Lovely staff. Really good food. Our go to for a solid night out in Roanoke.

Only downside is lack of availability of reservations

Absolutely incredible food and service. Huge portions. Split the pear salad. Super fresh and bright and yummy. Split the fish & chips. Perfectly fried fish. Homemade tarter sauce. Also split their butterscotch banana pudding. Wow! A great deal of love goes into their food. Highly, highly, highly recommend!!!!

I had a totally positive experience at Bernard's! The decor is comfortable and fun and the people are very friendly.

I had the Backyard Burger and it was perfect. If you get one, don't expect the typical "burger in foil"! It had a lot of special little touches and flavors!

The only thing I wasn't completely in live with was the seasoned fries. They had just a little too much seasoning for my taste. They were still delicious though!

They had a very unusual (to me) bottom feed beer tap system with which there's a magnetic disk at the bottom of the glass and with a special tap dispenser it gets filled from the bottom up and then stays sealed. We were duly warned not to push the disk upward! It sure was weird and interesting and the beer was delicious!

I can't wait to go back and try some other dishes and more beer or maybe one of they're interesting cocktails!

We traveled for the day to roanoke and visited this little pub and it was amazing, the food was fantastic, and the service was even better!

We had another great dining experience at Bernards last night. I recommend calling ahead and making a reservation if you are planning to dine in on Friday or Saturday evening. The service is great and the food is absolutely delicious. My husband always gets The Irishman sandwich (Reuben). It is the best Reuben out there. I ordered the Cuban sandwich last night. It was great - easily shareable between 2 or 3 people. I got a side of brussels sprouts, also very good. We shared the cheese and charcuterie board as well and that was enough for a meal by itself. We were staying at a local hotel and this restaurant was a one block walk. Street parking was also available.

Some of the best food service an atmospher it was great.

Great service and friendly staff! Amazingly delicious French onion soup and Cuban sandwiches! Places easily seen from nearby street. Paid for parking is available along the street and other parking spaces areas.

Its worth the wait for this spectacular gastronomical experience of flavors presented by the Chefs/Owners. Greeted by the amazing Rachel who served us with class and smile. Enjoy this family owned business and thanks again! Laura and Gale

Had a great dinner , friendly staff . Crab cakes were delicious as was the shrimp and grits. A great experience passing through Roanoke.

Best Rueben sandwich you will ever have.

Amazing . Everything was spot on. Food, service, atmosphere . Loved this place and will go back again when in town.

I love Bernards one of my favorite restaurants in Roanoke city

High quality food and top notch service!!!

OMG...I want to move to Roanoke from Utah just for their glazed salmon (with the Parm-risotto substituted for the potatos).

Seriously, THE BEST SALMON I have ever had.

I can't put into words how amazing this meal was....

Okay yall, this place is freaking fantastic!! I mean wow. The food, the service, the staff, 10/10 all around. Everything was so fresh and crispy and not overly sauced. We were truly blown away and cant wait to come back and try so much more! Its a hidden little gem thats for sure! Those are always the best kept secrets imo but I feel like this one needs to be known for how DELICIOUS everything was! If youre in Roanoke, this is hands down a must stop! And it wasnt overly expensive either for the high craftsmanship you receive. Truly 10000 from us!

Phenomenal customer service along with amazing food. I had the steakhouse burger and a beer and I have to say it was one of the better burgers I have had in a long time. Keep up the amazing work guys!

This place was amazing, the food was absolutely incredible. Best place we ate in Roanoke

We have been around 10 times so far. The food is incredible the way seafood should taste and the shepherds pie is my favorite. It does take a long time so commit to waiting an hour for food but it is worth it. Also I'm one of those dreaded liberals who condemn Jan 6 so proof anyone would love this restaurant.

The service was wonderful and the mussels were amazing in the creamy parmesean sauce!!! First time but will definitely be back!

This was our first time at Bernard's and it definitely won't be the last. Matt our server was absolutely incredible. He was attentive and very welcoming. The food, we must talk about the food. The Chicken Milanese was out of this world. The crab cakes were some of the best we've ever had. They were filled with lump crab meat and very little breading, which is hard to find around here. DO NOT pass on the only dessert they offer, butterscotch banana pudding . I just want to give a hats off to the owners, which by the way are the chefs, your love and passion for food really shines - don't ever stop doing what you're doing. Thanks for an amazing first experience.

Very well prepared food with an excellent beer selection. I try and visit every time we visit Roanoke.

If the generous portions weren't enough of a selling point, then I would have to suggest going here simply for the quality of service, which was exemplary. I would give that category a 6th star if possible.

My companions and I had the great pleasure of encountering Rachel, who was sharp-witted, kind and ubiquitous in her FOH efforts. Rachel, if you read this kind of thing I hope you know you are precisely the kind of individual that inspires repeat customers.

The food? It was delicious, made to order and unpretentious. We ordered the frickles to startyou should, toobefore settling on the blue cheese wedge salad, fish & chips, and a branded burger featuring jalapeos. The hot elements were perfectly cooked: crunchy, though not dehydrated and well-seasoned, with the right elements of texture. The salad was fresh and exactly what the person ordering it desired.

The decor was eclectic, the space felt clean and apparently exactly the place for a grand variety of patrons. We certainly felt welcomed, which isn't always the case when passing through a city, town or stop-in along ones travels.

If you're in the area and looking for a place to eat, let this review be your sign.

To the equally friendly seeming staff we didn't have the opportunity to interact with directly: keep up the great work!

Hands down some of the best food we've enjoyed in a long time! Generous portions, fresh ingredients, creative recipes, and simply delicious! We plan to return often to try everything on this wonderful menu! Our new favorite date night place!

Had cuban sandwich and asparagus. Both top notch. Cuban made with pulled pork. Really good. Glad I stumbled upon it.

What a lovely place.

Chicken and biscuits w/ sausage gravy was transcendent. The burger was seasoned perfectly and so juicy. Matt was great and we will be back!

An outstanding restaurant. Just one visit has me hooked. Service is fast and attentive. The fried pickles are plentiful and delicious, but the best part was my entree - shrimp and grits. Wow! The best I have ever had, no question. It looks small, but the dish fills the stomach quickly. I'm about to fall into a food coma. A tip of my hat, Chef Bernard. I'll be back.

Our absolute favorite food, owners, and atmosphere in Roanoke!

Great little pub with fantastic food. Service was wonderful, friendly and quick. I had the mussels and a Cesar salad. But the entire menu looked amazing. Would definitely recommend if youre in the area.

Absolutely amazing. Had an amazing meal when I return I will definitely be coming back. The atmosphere is relaxed and the food is perfect

Consistently great food and service. Dined here last night with another couple and all four meals were delicious. Never had a bad meal here.

This is a gem of a place: cozy, welcoming, great food and friendly and excellent service.

We went here for lunch on a cold weekday. We were welcomed and quickly seated. The decor is modern and the ambiance is chic and fun. Our server Jamie was very friendly and professional. Since it was the lunch hours, the main entrees were not yet available.

We had poached pear salad that was delicious with the poppyseed dressing. The backyard burger was done just right and also came with a Bernard stamp. A nice and fun touch. The meat was cooked perfect. And the Chefs attention to detail showed. Finally, ribeye sandwich is among the best we have had. The meat cooked to perfection and paired nicely with the mushrooms. The French onion soup was also done just right. Overall, the food was a treat.

We were tempted to try the banana pudding and it was so fresh and heavenly.

The friendly service added to the experience. Thank you for making our visit special. We are glad we came here and recommend you go here too.

excellent!!

Excellent environment. Staff were friendly and professional. Burger was delicious, and I highly recommend this place for a great time. A++++++

Bernards is a gem!! The food was so fantastic we came back again the next day. The chicken and dumplings and the chicken piccata are delish. The staff are so kind and helpful despite being busy; we really enjoyed our time there!

The Salmon sandwich is phenomenal. And the oysters were very fresh.

This is our favorite place to eat. Always good food and good service.

Always fantastic!! The best food in Roanoke!

LOVED this place. Oysters Rockefeller, Shrimp and Grits, and Chicken and Dumplings were delicious on a Thursday night! Saw the banana pudding which looked HUGE and delicious and saw the fish and chips which looked delicious as well. One of my new favorites in Roanoke!

EVERYthing we experienced at Bernard's exceeded our expectation. Our server, Rachel, was super helpful, pleasant and very positive about the restaurant. My husband and I typically share our meals and that didn't phase her. We ordered a warm spinach salad which they divided onto two plates for us. It was delicious! We shared the bourbon glazed salmon and I can't say enough about the tasty salmon, the potatoes drizzled with crispy cheese, and the tender asparagus. The bourbon glaze was delicious! Finally, we asked to see the dessert menu and Rachel told us it was short; only one item to consider - a banana butterscotch pudding. Thank goodness we split that because it was plenty of dessert for the two of us. And it was heavenly. The bananas had a crispy creme brulee-like crust over them and the overall flavor was just exquisite. We'll recommend Bernard's to anyone who asks us where to eat in Roanoke. Can't wait to go back!

Very good food and drinks. Staff was super friendly. Awesome holiday drinks. Highly recommend their eggnog martini.

We were on a family reunion weekend trip to Roanoke and visited Bernards. Excellent cottage pie for dinner. Very friendly service and nice atmosphere. Crowded and noisy but that is what you expect at a pub. Highly recommend.

Very cute restaurant, great service. I believe Stephanie was our waitress and she was superb with her recommendations. 3/4 of our party got burgers and said they were the best they ever had. I had the garlic-parm chicken sandwich and it too was delicious. 2 of us took 1/2 dinners home as too big to finish. Highly recommend. Top of buns had name of restaurant branded into them. Very original!

First time eating here and I cant wait to return. The restaurant is so warm and inviting when you walk in. The entire place has such a cozy feeling. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was picture perfect and tasted amazing. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

Went here for a super late dinner during our stay for the NASCAR weekend. Saw the menu online and food looked really good. We arrived within an hour of close and while they were cleaning up and getting ready to shut down, the waitress was friendly and very chatty with us. Despite coming in so late, no one seemed to let it affect them with our visit.

Food was AMAZING. We had to get some to go boxes and a dessert to go and they hooked us up since we were in a hotel. Extra utensils, plates, the works.

The restaurant itself was nicely decorated and clean.

Will be visiting again when in the area for NASCAR. Thank you!

We travel. And when we travel we eat quality food. Bernard's is a great place to eat. They are right up there with some of the best fresh food I've eaten around the US. The restaurant chefs and staff work well together with teamwork. They rocked it. Trust me on this one, try this restaurant.

The fish and chips were decent. They were super busy and short staffed the day that I came. They tried their best but it seems like they need more folks on staff. A friend has the corn beef hash and it was amazing.

The staff are artists!
Amazing, talented people.
I recommend taking your time when you visit Bernard's.

The food was great this time around, as it was last time. The main issue I had was that it was deafening with how loud it is in there. We couldn't hear any conversation in our party and the restaurant was at 75% capacity.

What a GREAT restaurant!! Watching this couple work in their kitchen thats probably as big as their bed is awesome. Service is impeccable.

Best Reuben in Roanoke! Charcuterie board is yummy and perfect for two or three also.

Food was delicious! Must try the charcuterie board. The service was excellent!

My husband and I came in for dinner on our way to NC. We got the steakhouse burger and the special which was a filet with scallops. It was THE BEST filet and scallops ive ever had l, great service and we would highly recommend the restaurant. 10/10

Great experience-tables are close together I noticed but I visited late afternoon so perfect for a meeting & bites. The mussels were excellent and a good size serving. The charcuterie board was outstanding in the variety and perfect for several people. Also wings and spinach artichoke dip with enough pita chips! It was the best for a snacking dinner! Loved it!

Pulled pork sandwich was delicious, albeit messy: 4/5 stars
Cuban... from true cuban lovers, this sandwich did not meet expectations. It looks like a Monte Cristo more than a Cuban: 2/5 stars.
Fish and chips have a good flavor, and they come with a bonus of hush puppies. The person who ordered in my party considers herself a fish and chip snob, and it wasn't as good as in England: 3.5/5 stars.
Steakhouse burgers had good flavors but too much lettuce, and it was large.
Parmesean garlic chicken sandwich has a nice sauce and average chicken sandwich, well seasoned asparagus on the side: 4/5 stars.
Thumbs and toes are handbreaded chicken tender appetizer meals. The breading is seasoned perfectly, and they're very easy to eat: 5/5 stars.
Every order was larger than expected. There is plenty of food, and if you're a light eater, you'll likely have leftovers to take home. Food came out quickly, there is nice decorations, a pretty cozy vibe, but it is loud. You can see the kitchen from the tables and there is a bar available for seating.
We didn't try the cocktails, but many of them looked delicious.

My husband and I discovered Bernards about 2 years ago. Since then, we have been going back for their amazing brunch (Saturdays only), lunch and dinner. The food is always prepared extremely well and with such technique. Everything you try is amazing, fresh and you cant go wrong. If youre going for Saturday brunch, I highly recommend the crab cake Benedict (it may sound like a strange combo, but youll thank yourself!) Lunch they have amazing burgers cooked to perfection and hand cut fries. As an appetizer, try the mussels carbonara! Trust me, you will need to ask the waitstaff for a bib- you will drool over it. As for dinner, ask what their special is, its forever changing with the season, and incorporates high-end preparations. For dessert, youve gotta order the banana pudding. No, this is not what got slapped on your plate in high school that you still have nightmares about. This banana pudding is light but filling, textured with crumbled wafers and brled bananas and whipped cream on top. Its like little angels came down and gave it to you! Overall, this restaurant is great and has everything that youre going to want; an entire staff that is very warm and inviting and food thats going to knock your socks off and leave you wondering where has Bernards been all my life?!

Our favorite place to go in Roanoke

One of the best burgers Ive ever had. Great food and great atmosphere.

Crab cakes are delicious!

My new favorite restaurant! Everything Ive gotten here has been fresh, homemade and delicious. Some of my favorites are the mussels and the caprese appetizers, the shrimp and grits entree, the Parmesan chicken sandwich, and the butterscotch banana pudding for dessert. Good ambience and Ive always had good service here.

Added 9/23/23, there is no food in Roanoke that is this fresh and perfect EVERY TIME. After each visit, I want to go on and rave about it! Jimmy is a great server who works so hard too! Hands down my favorite Roanoke restaurant!

Food was outstanding! Freckles is a must try. If you are of age try the dark and stormy. Had to get a few they were so good. Service was okay. Our Waitress was quite busy, she did start taking our order and stop midway for a bell. She was still kind. Yet, all in all I will be back for more. So many options!

The quality of the food here is outstanding! This chef is putting out deliciously prepared selections.

Fantastic food, great service and wonderful atmosphere!

Everything we got was amazing. Cooked fresh to order and the best of each of those dishes weve had by far anywhere in the area.

All the food was amazing. Our group had a variety of menu options while we were there. The special was halibut with shrimp and scallops with risotto and asparagus. Seriously some of the best Ive had. Shrimp and grits was delicious and would recommend the caprese salad. Service was good and fast. She was very attentive and helpful. Would recommend and look forward to visiting again!!

Had the seafood special. Also wanted a shrimp cocktail, it wasn't on the menu and they whipped it up anyway. Awesome customer service! Food was amazing!

Bernards is a good restaurant and is a fine place to enjoy a meal. Ill be honest and say that I didnt enjoy it as much as its loyal fan base. Of course, Im high maintenance and always looking for the next level details in recipe composition, prep, execution, and things that elevate something simple to something remarkable. I also appreciate cooking thats consistent and shows a solid grasp of the fundamentals, and Bernards definitely has that along with a large menu of crowd pleasing favorites, a comfortable environment with outdoor seating, and friendly, attentive service. While it might not be my go-to kind of place, a lot of people enjoy Bernards and its worth checking out to see if you will too.

Great food, well worth a short wait when they are busy. Had a fabulous sea bass and scallop combo and it was superb!

The steakhouse burger with the candied bacon is THE burger to which i now hold all others. If they served sweet potato fries, it would be the perfect meal.

Anazing food and experience!!!

Bernards is a good restaurant and is a fine place to enjoy a meal. Ill be honest and say that I didnt enjoy it as much as its loyal fan base. Of course, Im high maintenance and always looking for the next level details in recipe composition, prep and execution, and that thing that elevates something simple to something remarkable. But I do appreciate cooking thats consistent and shows a solid grasp of the fundamentals, and Bernards definitely has that, along with a large menu of crowd pleasing favorites, a comfortable environment with outdoor seating, and friendly, attentive service. While it might not be my go-to Kind of place, a lot of people enjoy Bernards and its worth checking out to see if you will too.

Literally by far the best restaurant in Roanoke, Va. This restaurant jumps in my top five favorite restaurants.

I ate dinner and then lunch the next day. It was amazing. Food and service were great.

Don't tell anyone how GREAT it is ...keep it to yourself...

Unique food options and great service. Would come back for lunch anytime.

I am from Maryland and was visiting my best friend who lives in Roanoke. She said this is her favorite place to eat. When we walked in there were two other couples waiting to be sat despite many open tables. My friend explained to me that sometimes there is a bit of a wait because the owners are also the chefs, and they are a little short staffed at times. So, to provide the best possible dining experience for all their guests, they only sit as many people as they can feed and sometimes you just have to wait. OK, Thats reasonable to me. There was a couple that did not find this to be reasonable for them and they started dropping the F bomb and getting very upset about the wait. You dont want those people in your establishment! Jimmy, Rachel, and everyone we met there, including the owner, provided excellent service, great drinks and the food was FANTASTIC! Trust me, be patient if you have to wait to get sat at this restaurant, because the wait will be completely worth the amazing meal you receive. Also, be kind to your wait staff. They truly are busting their b*lls for you.

Stopped by on a whim today while traveling through Roanoke. So glad we did. The execution of the food by the husband/wife team was outstanding. Great menu with service that is rarely ever experienced anymore. We will be back often.

We don't usually spend a lot on eating out, but it's our 20th anniversary, so we decided we'd try this place out while visiting from RVA.

We had great service with just enough server involvement.

Our food was delicious. Fried pickles were fun to try, the Caesar salad included a bowl made of cheese and the crab cakes were the best we've ever had. This includes any we've ever had visiting family in Florida. The dominant flavor was actually - shocker - crab, not the "cake". Delicious! Crab cakes came with perfectly cooked asparagus and Parmesan (I think... Some kind of cheese, so all good with me) risotto that was to die for.

We also had their one and only dessert, butterscotch banana pudding, which was a perfect size to share. Also super good!

We're so glad that we decided to eat here and we'll remember it for quite some time.

The best burger that I have ever had, hands down, bar none.

I gave it one less star because I actually looked it up as a kid friendly atmosphere. It was highly rated as one but they lacked a kids menu and it's not exactly a restaurant for children. I do have to say, for adults, the food is great!!

Best local eateries in downtown roanoke. The food and staff are always amazing. They go above and beyond to make you feel right at home.

It is one of the best restaurants in Virginia. I love this restaurants always great food. I had the opportunity to work with the chef side by side hand to hand. He's one of the best guys you could run across. Most respectful person ever. Took me and my family in open arms. It hurts me to know people out trying to hurt him by saying racist things about him. Don't let someone rating determine your out come please go visit this place, but you would love it. Not only is that the amazing great atmosphere sign angry black man

Best local eateries in downtown roanoke. The food and staff are always amazing. Tbey go above and beyond to make you feel right at home.

Food, as usual, was top drawer!!! Service was perfect. Unfortunately there is not a quiet place to sit. We were 5 people and the people on the ends couldn't hear the other people. Going there with just another person one gets to sit at the side

Our first but definitely not last time here. Food is excellent, everything we got was fresh, tasty and well presented. We got frickles (fried pickles), which were the best Ive had. And I like some fried pickles. My food allergies were accommodated with no issues, very grateful. I got a well drink as it was happy hour.happily surprised with a lovely beverage. Rachel was our server and she was amazing! Prompt, pleasant, everything you want in service and so appreciated. Thanks for the best in Roanoke experience!

Finally had a chance to enjoy this little hidden gem! Jimmy and Kelly were amazing servers and Lindsay and Jon were even better chefs! I had the Parmesan Chicken Sandwich and it was delicious-fries were hot and crispy and the chicken was super moist and tender. My table mates got the Club and one of the burgers, I forget the name, but they said it was the juiciest burger and we all agreed that having our buns branded with the Bernard's logo was the perfect touch to an already perfect meal. I have to try the Chicken Piccata next time-it's an old, traditional family favorite that I know Bernard's will execute skillfully! We'll be back, for sure! Thanks, All!

So good

Surpassed expectations - Filet Oscar outstanding! Will be back

Great! Wonderful Burger, many different beer - a very good place to stay.

This place is a gem! The food was amazing from top to bottom. Can't find a bad meal here. Service was great, and the atmosphere was casual and calm. 100% will return!

This place had a great atmosphere and drinks, food was good and made to order. Will go again if the mood hits me. The steak sandwich had extremely tender meat and the chefs special was flavorful and fresh!

2nd time having dinner had the burger 1st visit. The Irishman on the 2nd. Everything was great. Remember if you order a beer on tap they fill it from the bottom so don't push the magnet while your drink is full.

Great atmosphere and they also do reservations will definitely be bringing my husband on a date here thee employees are very polite and professional. Food was amazing and happy I stopped to eat.

This was my first time coming to Bernards. Me and my girlfriend came here for her birthday and we were pretty impressed with the food and the atmosphere. The burger was one of the best Ive ever had and the wings were top notch as well! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone and will definitely be coming back here in the future.

The most amazing mussels I have ever had. Literally heavenly. I would give 10 stars if I could. Our entre was just as delicious. Such a memorable dining experience. 5 stars %. The only sad part is we are only passing through.

Continue to visit and have never been dissatisfied.

Excellent

Great local restaurant for a Intimate dinning experience.

Ridiculously good food. Sit at the end of the bar and you can watch the magic in the adjoining kitchen. Good job chefs.

Yes, it tasted even better than it looks

Fish & Chips were amazing. Husband said the Steakhouse Burger was the best!

Best menu in town. Servers were spot on and the food was over the top. Chef very often, visits with the customers for their options. Awesome place

Best restaurant in Roanoke! Amazing food, service, and drinks! The causal but upscale dining made for a relaxing and delicious dinner.

We had a fabulous lunch!! The frickles are the absolute best and the menu is great from top to bottom!!! Great service, excellent beer selection, truly a top notch place.

We had the warm spinach salad, the poached pear salad, and the corned beef sandwich. Service was excellent: punctual and warm. Food was outstanding: bold and succulent. The chef didn't hold back on portions; that was the best corned beef sandwich I've ever eaten.

Service was friendly and professional, food was fantastic and atmosphere was intimate and casual yet classy. The food is very expensive however.

Service was good, food delicious. Hamburger was huge! Lemon Chicken piccata was full of flavor and a nice size portion. They will cook to order, so if you want to nix the capers, tomatoes, and spinach from a dish, they will do so. Is tight and quaint, reminds me of a European restaurant. Would suggest reservations. There was room at the bar, so if dining alone or with 1 other person may be able to sit at the bar without reservations.

Our service was out of this world, you could genuinely tell the workers loved their work, their coworkers, and their guests. The food could not have been better prepared or the drinks more masterfully concocted. Fully expect to drop by one more time be leaving Roanoke this weekend.

The best food in Roanoke, hands down. If youve enjoyed it, then you know. If you havent, go and see for yourself. Youll not be disappointed with the excellence that Jon and Lindsay, the owners AND chefs, put into their amazing dishes make them extraordinary.

The best food in Roanoke, hands down. If youve enjoyed it, then you know. If you havent, go and see for yourself. Youll not be disappointed with the excellence that Jon and Lindsay put into their food.

Foods phenomenal, staffs knowledgeable and friendly - highly recommend!

All the food here is clearly well planned and taken care of. The mussels are out of this world.

Absolutely great

My husband and I visited Bernards last night before a concert. We love it! The atmosphere was festive and the food was delicious. We had the charcuterie board as an appetizer. I had the chicken and dumpling soup and my husband had the Irishman sandwich. We could not have had a better experience.

The food was absolutely amazing. The chef 100% saved our experience. The hostess didn't seem to understand how to seat tables. Basically if you didn't have a reservation she made you wait at minimum 30 minutes. The servers kept coming up to her and were standing around chatting. Our server barely checked on us, once we were seated. The funniest part was she was worried about space for reservations almost 2 hours after we arrived. Had she sat us right away instead of having us wait we would have been gone before the reservations but because she made us wait she had to wait for tables to finish eating. Again food was amazing.

I saw their review calling someone a commie so now I have to eat here. Get bent.

Exceptional Gastro Pub where both the good and drinks are exceptional. We had the chicken Milanese and Cuban sandwich along with a Manhattan and a pineapple upside down cocktail. Everything was unique and terrific.

hole in the wall, but great food. Amazing food

This place makes me want to move to Roanoke. So good I had to go a second night in a row. Chef owned and it shows.

I remember when they first opened. It became my favorite place to go for brunch, lunch, dinner, etc. the food is impeccable and you can tell that Jon puts his whole heart and soul into the food he creates! There is literally nothing you can find wrong on the menu! There is something to satisfy everyone. Lindsay would go to the local market and pick up fresh produce, run around making sure everything behind the door was taken care of. These are two hard working people that make a great restaurant to go to. Staff is wonderful and attentive. The food is phenomenal and I highly recommend them!

This cozy spot never fails to delight us. We popped in for an early lunch and picked from their tempting menu. My husband had the Irishman - enough corned beef for 4 plus the sauerkraut. A mountain of a sandwich! I had the Hirshman - smoked salmon, Boursin, capers, pickled onions, all on a brioche bun. We both had enough for another meal! Service was terrific and they make sure you know that they want to serve great food and make you happy. Great place!

The food was excellent, but they were unfortunately experiencing staffing shortages like many places today. Expect to spend longer here waiting to be served even during non peak hours.

Excellent service and food on a busy night. My 1st time here but will be back. Great atmosphere, service, and food.

The steakhouse burger was delicious and cooked perfectly by the husband wife chef-owners

Chicken tenders and burger were both very tasty. Good beers on tap.

Good food and service.

Great little restaurant. Their take on a reuben is awesome. Tried their fried pickles as well. Great as well and very generous portions. Very friendly service as well. Nice gastropub, one Roanoke should be proud of.

Best place we ate at during our visit! Great atmosphere and even better food.

Atmosphere and food were great... affordable date night !

Dined here 9/9/22. Quick stop to eat before the airport, food was great, crab cakes fresh and plentiful. Risotto was creamy filling.Fish and chips (didn't get photo sadly) was best fish n chips Id ever seen!

The Cuban is the best one Ive had North of Florida. Everything was fresh and prepared flawlessly.

Great place to eat with friends

The Irishman sandwich has the best smoked corned beef brisket I've ever had, and a generous portion! The Texas hamburger was great also (though I prefer pickled jalapeos to fresh ones), and the fries were so much better than I was expecting! Will definitely eat lunch there again soon!

Some of the best food in Roanoke! Also, great drinks and amazing staff!

Our visit was impromptu. We were so impressed with the quality of LOVE in their food that we chose to linger and enjoy all we could. Treat yourselves to this special place

GET THE FRICKLES!

Chicken picatta is phenominal.

Love Saturday Brunch! Biscuits and sausage gravy is a must. Crab eggs Benedict was scrumptious!

Good food for sure, but manager needs some social skills.

Great spot to hit for casual cocktails and amazing food. Good service as well.

My husband daughter and I visited here for lunch! The burger with candied bacon was amazing! It might be the best burger Ive ever had! My husband had the Irishman and said it was delicious! I highly recommended this restaurant. We loved it!

I had the Bourbon glazed Salmon. Absolutely fantastic. I'll be back.

Tye is absolutely amazing! We will definitely come back. Tye took the time to explain the different whiskey and scotches they had there. He was absolutely amazing! I never finish my plate for any dinner and tonight I finished my whole plate. I had the bourbon glazed salmon. It was amazing. Tye thank you so much for making us feel welcomed. Cant wait to see you again! Heres to opening the King George V.

The shrimp and grits are 10/10. Definitely recommend!

First time here and Ty was on point and did a great job making sure we had what we needed. Food was perfect. Definitely will be back.

My husband and I had date night here, my husband hardly ever gets a "wow factor" when it comes to restaurants and he got that here! Everything he tried was amazing! So this is the new date night spot! The food is incredible and the service is awesome too! Eat local!

One of the best meals that I've had in Virginia in over 18 years!!! Thank you to the entire team for making it a wonderful night and dining experience! P.S. - try the homemade Banana and Butterscotch pudding...you're welcome!

The food was exceptionally delicious for our dinner tonight. The poached pear salad was amazing. The fish and chips disappeared, and the dessert was awesome. The service was great and responsive. Extra kudos for making your salad dressing!

Bernard's was chosen from looking at the menu online. We met friends there and were pleasantly surprised by the cozy atmosphere. Wait staff was quick and accurate, and the food outstanding! Whether local or from out of town, Bernard's needs to be on your list to visit!

Love

Bernard's is one of our favorite places to eat in Roanoke, hands down. I've had their Oysters Rockefeller multiple times and it's the best I've ever had. Their oysters are fresh, clean, and delicious. I also love their burgers, and the fries are crisp and perfectly seasoned. The Steakhouse burger is amazing, and always my go to. I've never had a bad experience, service or food-wise here.

The meat was nothing special(the person I was eating with said it looked and tasted frozen) but other than that I really enjoyed it. Not many gluten free options as well. Our waitresses was very good about communicating dietary restrictions

YOU have to try this place! Atmosphere is chill and welcoming. The fresh made margarita with jalapeo is amazing! The salmon dish is to die for.IT WAS FIRE! To spite being short staffed and crazy busy the evening I stopped by, the bartender and cooks were pleasant and provided great service. The bartender is outstanding and I love sitting at the bar!! Every time I visit the lake, this is my go to place! My friends love it too!

The food is amazing , the portions are huge and the servers are caring and attentive. The atmosphere is cozy and casual with a fine dining flair. Don't miss the cottage pie and the mussels carbonara !

This restaurant is fantastic! The server was excellent and the food is even better! There isn't a lot of tables so call for reservations. This is the best place I have been to in Roanoke in years. I am planning to have a birthday dinner for several people in late August. I know they will all love it. You have to go!

Excellent drinks and food great menu.

Awesome place! A must go!

Great food, drinks and service! The mussels carbonara were to die for. We will be back!

Winner! Bernard's has really impressed us the times we've been there. The service has been excellent and the food has been amazing. Shrimp & Grits are ON POINT!

we were looking for a place to eat a birthday dinner away from the Valley View Mall area and googled Roanoke restaurants and Bernard's came up. Fantastic food ! The Bourbon Maple salmon was to die for; it just melted in your mouth. My husband had the Sailor sandwich which was good with the pastrami and knockwurst. The staff and chefs were very gracious. We will be coming back.

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. The short ribs were delicious.

great food (I had the Irishman) & great staff

Love the food and staff.

Love this place. Cozy, friendly staff and most important---yummy food.

Attentive service and phenomenal food in a relaxed yet inviting atmosphere. We will be back.

first time dining here and it definitely did not disappoint

Very nice place and awesome food. We loved it!

You will not be disappointed!
-Staff was amazing, full restaurant and bar, appx 50-60 patrons, all handled by a staff of 6, 3 in the kitchen, 2 bartenders/servers and I believe the 6th was the oyster shucker.
-Food was absolutely amazing, portions were large, go with an appetite.
-Make a reservation!

What an outstanding restaurant this is. Great owner chefs with amazing food selection. Had a few oysters Rockefeller to start followed by seafood plate with scallops, tiger shrimp and crab cake over a bed of ruzzuto. Banana butterscotch desert to finish!

Delicious!! I love a good fish and chips. The fish was flavorful and not overly breaded. The drinks where great and well priced. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area again.

Sat at the bar solo for dinner. Great service from everyone at the front, at the bar, and I loved the view from the bar of the owners personally preparing each dish to perfection in the kitchen. A cup of French onion soup and parmesan garlic fried chicken sandwich with hand cut fries was probably enough for two. Washed down with two local IPAs. This place checks all of the right boxes: great food, local selections, genuinely happy staff, and an unpretentious yet refined atmosphere.

2nd time going there the food,service and atmosphere is top notch the bourbon glazed salmon was out of this world the potatoes under were probably the greatest thing in the world.the bacon gave it the perfect amount of salt crispy outside soft inside salmon cooked to perfection.i wont even talk about the fried fickles because there are no words to explain.The wife had the chicken picatta was perfect all good size portions the wait staff very friendly and attentive.in my opinion one of the best places to eat in Roanoke.only thing that i think they need to expand on is the bourbon selection atleast i can drink Woodford while im there JOB WELL DONE

First time at the restaurant, my wife and daughter took me there to try something new. I had their cottage pie and it was too die for. Service was great to. Our waitress just fell all over herself to make sure we were happy. I didn't catch her name but she was fantastic

My new favorite restaurant! Everything Ive gotten here has been fresh, homemade and delicious. Some of my favorites are the mussels and the caprese appetizers, the shrimp and grits entree, the Parmesan chicken sandwich, and the butterscotch banana pudding for dessert. Good ambience and Ive always had good service here.

This is a regular stop for my lunch rounds downtown during the work week. The food is ALWAYS fantastic. I also recently used them for a client luncheon. Awesome response from the group. Especially for the Banana Butterscotch pudding.

Amazing food and really great service. The corned beef on the Irishman sandwich was delicious. The French onion soup hit the spot!

Honestly, I'd never heard of a gastropub until tonight, but the food was absolutely fantastic!! If you're in the area, 10/10 recommend

Fantastic food and worth the wait!! I had the Cottage Pie which I highly recommend.

Good people...good environment.

Oh my goodness!!!! We stopped in for lunch today and it was FABULOUS!!!!! We ordered a Reuben, chicken and biscuits and a poached pear salad with grilled chicken (our party of 3). Truly, it was fabulous !!!! Delicious - not only that but Rachel our server was very attentive and professional - gave great suggestions !
Our first trip to Roanoke and we will be back!

Beautiful restaurant with a great menu. I came, along with a group of friends, to celebrate a friend's birthday. I had the blueberry martini as a drink, shared some raw oysters as an appetizer, and got the seafood special as a dinner. The service was absolutely great and everyone's food was absolutely amazing. Bernard's has made its way onto my favorites list after this experience!

Tara is fantastic. Great food !! Cool place !

My husband and I visited Bernards on February 8 for the first time. It was a terrific experience. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the charcuterie board appetizer which was delicious and just right for 2-3 people. We also shared the Cuban sandwich and fries. Both were very good. For dessert we shared the butterscotch banana pudding which was a textural dream. The crisp vanilla wafers, creamy pudding, and brled banana slices made for an amazing finish to our meal. We will definitely visit Bernards again and highly recommend it.

The food and service were excellent. Highly recommend!

Great downtown location, excellent food, small but nice outside dining with propane heaters, and friendly wait staff. We waited awhile for our food due to being short staffed but the salmon was worth the wait!

Food is good.....well actually great. And this is the best place for GIN drinks in Roanoke. Make sure LOGAN is making your drinks! This kid makes the perfect drinks/cocktails....not too strong, not too sweet - perfect symbiosis of ingredients to make your mouth water for more. I had the raspberry mint and the lavender lemonade mixed with Hendricks - delicious!!!!!. Then I had The Crown Jewel - OMG!!! I devoured the drink in seconds (a few times). So damn good - you want to punch a "b".

Best dinner I've had in a long time! Everything was delicious, but the hot bacon dressing and charcuterie board were the standouts. Can't wait to go back and try something new. 5 stars all day long!

My first time here. There was a small order mistake with my plate, but I don't care, we are all human beings. The French onion soup as an appetizer was delicious and so savory. I got the classic burger, it was cooked as ordered, tasted good, nice and juicy like a good burger should be. My date got the honey glazed salmon and boy I wish I ordered that because it tasted amazing!! Presentation was good. Flavor on point. The price point was a bit high for what was being offered on the menu. But overall, good experience. I will be coming back!! Thanks!

We tried the Special tonight tile fish, peppercorn risotto grilled shrimp asparagus seared cherry tomatoes delicious!!! and very generous portion!
Charcuterie board perfect for two and nice cheese selections-hard salami , mix of nuts and jams and crostini bread slices- super nice atmosphere and peeps! Thank you

I had the salmon with asparagus and asked to sub the brussel sprouts for the starch. All was very good!

Sat down and got the Irishman and a cup of coffee (dd) sandwich was awesome, well balanced and the coffee was phenomenal

It was my first time here, and I got the fish and chips. It was a difficult decision between several things, but I'm glad I went with this. Some of the best fish and chips ever.

One of the most underrated spots in Roanoke!

My favorite place to eat in Roanoke! It has amazing tasting food, great portions and wonderful staff. I have gotten the chicken Milanese, salmon, and Cottage pie, all of them were incredible! Youll need a reservation before you go, but the atmosphere, staff, and food is so worth it!

8 of us went for dinner. They accommodated us with reservations. The staff is great, and everyone enjoyed their meals.
Update 3/12/22
Best corned beef EVER had by my fiance and me

The burger was amazing.

I would absolutely recommend this place based on the burgers alone. The atmosphere was good, bartender was friendly, and the drinks were smooth and tasty.

Excellent food and service. Comfortable and inviting decor. Surprisingly large menu. Delicious burgers. Fries and cheese potatoes are to die for.

Very happy I gave this place a chance. The bartender was on her A game, serving the entire dining room by herself yet the service was unmatched. Beautiful restaurant with nice music and a great ambiance, as well as some very clean restrooms. I ordered the Texan burger and it was one of the best Ive ever had, their cheesy potatoes are also worth a try. I look forward to returning to this location.

Great, unpretentious spot with friendly service and great food and drinks. Frickles were great.

Great food and service. Local beer selection. Wine and cocktails. Great crabcake sandwich and burger for lunch. Try the frickles! Outside dining available though street scenery is currently drab but inside is low lit and groovy!

Awsome, loved it.

One night in Roanoke. Food was great. We were going light and got the warm spinach salad and onion soup. Really good vibe and reasonably priced. So glad we picked Bernard's!

Good eats... could be cheaper but you get what you pay for.

Best chicken and dumplings Ive ever had! Ill definitely be back to try more things.

Stopped in Roanoke on our way back to Ohio from Georgia, found this restaurant via Google. Very large, varied menu. Charming place, friendly & efficient service, nice choice of libations. All 4 of us LOVED our meals -- some had sandwiches, some a traditional main course. Chef has culinary degree from Johnson & Whales & it shows ! Highly recommend !

We absolutely loved it - and HIGHLY recommend it! Excellent burgers - I had the Texan. Cheese and charcuterie board was enough for 3 or 4 people and a great start to the meal. Chicken tenders for kids are Chick-fil-A quality - or better :) Drinks were good but not great. Prices are VERY reasonable. Staff was outstanding. They were short staffed but our waitress was very attentive, very efficient, and very friendly!

Don't know how they could be any better. Food and drinks are beyond expectation. Had their crabcake sandwich, best I've ever had! Husband had steakhouse burger with a brown sugar bacon that gave it an extra special flavor. Stopped here on our way home to N Carolina and hope to come again!

Great food! I was disappointed they didnt have the pastrami sandwich thats on their online menu, but I took the bar tenders advice and did the corned beef sandwich. Very good. There is a lot more on the menu I want to check out.