Sidecar, located in the heart of Roanoke, VA, stands as a premier dining destination, celebrated by patrons for its exquisite culinary offerings and welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the attentive service, with servers going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience. Diners like Sarah Melville Kinahan rave about the delicious boar sausage and scallops that perfectly entice the palate, while the pecan ice cream dessert is an absolute must-try for a sweet finish. The restaurant boasts a contemporary chic ambiance, adorned with tablecloths and cloth napkins, which elevates the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the innovative and thoughtfully curated menu, with standout dishes such as the Cotes De Porc—a double cut pork chop that does not disappoint—and the uniquely flavored Scallops au Citron. Sidecar’s cocktail bar is equally noteworthy, with standout creations like the "Queenpin" garnished with mixed dried flowers that allure both visually and in taste. With a focus on locally-sourced ingredients and a range of craft beer and wines, Sidecar delivers value that matches its upscale designation, making it an essential stop for anyone in Roanoke. In essence, Sidecar offers a delightful fusion of exquisite food, attentive service, and a vibrant atmosphere, marking it as a beloved gem of the local dining scene.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Somewhat difficult to find a space
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Reviews For Sidecar
Sarah Melville Kinahan
May 7,2025
This is by far one of my most favorite restaurants! I was celebrating an event, which they recognize and celebrated with me! Our server was excellent and provided great recommendations for food and drinks. We ate the boar sausage, the scallops appetizer, the burger, and the pecan ice cream dessert. All of it was excellent! We were sad to leave and highly recommend anyone go there!
Bridget Pell
May 3,2025
Fancy environment with tablecloths and cloth napkins. Excellent service, worthy of an above 20% tip. Everything was made in house. Imported delicacies for a relatively good deal. The waitress knew the ins and outs of the menu and accommodated my allergy friend well. MUST for when in Roanoke!
lance hanson
Apr 30,2025
Food quality/ price (value) rating 9.5. The atmosphere is contemporary eclectic chic. The menu is innovative and unusual, with several unique twists. The signature cocktail list is filled with exciting and original creations, including my favorite "Queenpin", invented by bartender Gabriel, that is garnished with a sprinkle of mixed dried flowers which add to the beautiful presentation and accents the flavors of the libation. For an entree, I had the Cotes De Porc, a double cut pork chop with collard greens, corn puree, fois gras, and veal demi. A very creative and delicious offering. The wife had the Scallops au Citron, a highly unusaul mix of ingredients (see the menu) that she described as a "delicacy". We split a "Baba ah Rhum" dessert, also an unusual creation by a talented chef. The prices were reasonable for the type of restaurant and quality of the food. We sat at the bar, where the service by Gabriel was fantastic. The bar area was filled with couples enjoying each others company, and the crowd was sociable and friendly, and mostly Boomers.. This place is a great date venue, they have a happy hour type of special, and have live entertainment, typically a D.J., once a week. Highly recommended.
Erika Stroup
Mar 29,2025
I made a reservation online and was able to walk in and be seated with no issues. I had the Reibekuchen, white stone oysters and an Aperol Spritz. Everything was delicious. The service was great as well. Thanks!
Charlie Whitescarver
Mar 3,2025
Why did it take so long to discover this restaurant in Roanoke? Sidecar has been here a few years but with not much fanfare. This is dining at its finest in Roanoke. You will spend some money but the service and food is excellent. I was impressed with the great beer list featuring some of the world's best brews on tap, a great wine list, and cocktails traditional and new.
emily leviner
Feb 21,2025
We discovered The Side Car last year while traveling. Made sure to stop back again this year on similar journey! Amazing craft cocktails and food! Nice atmosphere and a fantastic staff that is welcoming, genuine and very detail oriented. Gabe took great care of us and his recommendations were spot on!! Highly recommend!
Pratt Robert & Erin
Feb 13,2025
We hadn’t eaten here in awhile, but we decided to give it another try and we really enjoyed it! The charcuterie board is a neat stater choice because you decide what you want on it. The oysters and steak frites were also delicious! Great creative cocktails also and excellent service!
Robert Lawrence
Feb 7,2025
Went here as a second choice as first place was full. Wonderful luck. The people were the best. I wish I could remember our servers name as she was super. Anyway, did net get anything fancy just a great burger and a salad. Witness got Brussels sprouts and fries. Cool atmosphere. Really enjoyed
Reviews For Sidecar