The River and Rail Restaurant Menu
Welcome to The River and Rail Restaurant, an exquisite destination for lovers of Southern-soul food with a modern twist, nestled in the heart of Roanoke, VA. Serving lunch and dinner, this vibrant eatery effortlessly marries rich culinary traditions with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
Indulge in a menu that features standout dishes like NC Snapper accompanied by seasonal vegetables and Heritage Pork Loin paired with collard greens and chow chow. Don’t miss the delectable starters such as Skillet Fired Cornbread and Chicken Liver Mousse, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
The River and Rail Restaurant not only offers a full bar and extensive cocktail list, including the remarkable Perfect Vieux Carre, but also prides itself on a warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. With options for all diets, including vegan selections, it’s a destination for everyone. Whether you're celebrating or just enjoying a casual meal, this restaurant is truly a gem worth visiting.
Bar Special
The Perfect Vieux Carre
Kentucky owl confiscated bourbon remy 1738 cognac, benedictine carpano antica dolin dry vermouths peychauds angostura bitters
Jar Of Pickles
Assorted fermented pickled vegetables
Skillet Fired Cornbread
Whipped maple butter, smoked sea salt
Spicy Pork Rinds
Rr pimento cheese, bb pickles
Chicken Liver Mousse
Pickled sweet onions, toast
Whitestone Oysters
On the half chow chow mignonette, lemon
Chefs Cheese Selection
House rye crackers accoutrements
River And Rail Butchers Board
Spicy bourbon mustard, house pickles toast
Snacks Shares
Starters
Green Bibb Salad
Tart cherries, pickled celery, candied hazelnuts buttermilk black pepper ranch, blue cheese
Va Oyster Wraps
Va bibb lettuce, rr kim chi remoulade chili despelette, shaved radish, chives
Heritage Pork Ribs
Dry spiced, apple wood smoked sorghum glaze, candied peanuts, benne seeds
Prince Edwards Island Black Mussels
Nduja, white wine, bone broth collard greens, grilled sourdough
Grilled Spanish Octopus
Roasted cauliflower, turmeric root garlic chili crunch, nasturtium
Day Boat Grouper
Roasted sunchokes, braised carrots fennel veloute, smoked trout roe, fennel pollen
Smoke In Chimneys Trout
Murasaki sweet potato, pickled fennel winter citrus, arugula, toasted peanuts
Springer Mountain Fried Chicken
Dirty carolina gold rice grits, cipollini onion braised celery, roasted chicken jus, celery salt
Dry Aged Pekin Duck Breast
Farro grains, wild mushrooms, va beets brussel sprouts, black garlic gastrique
Joyce Farms Grass Fed Ny Strip
Yukon gold potato puree, baby carrots wild mushrooms, sc blue cheese, tallow vinaigrette
Braised Pork Shank
Gracious day grains grits, tokyo turnips rr sauerkraut, braising jus, chives
Entrees
Sides
Brussel Sprouts
Black garlic mayonnaise
Roasted Beets
Yogurt dill
Gdg Yellow Grits
Aged cheddar cheese
Braised Collard Greens
House kim chi
Dark Chocolate Cremeux
Cocoa crispies, black cherries, burnt caramel ice cream
Banana Pudding
Cornbread crispies, lime zest, coconut jalapeno sorbet
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Blood orange marmalade, pistachio, key lime sherbet
Ice Cream Sampler
Selection of house made ice creams sorbets
Desserts
Firsts
Young Green Arugula
Shaved vegetables,mustard vinaigrette,herbs
Slow Cooked Hen Egg
Smoked bologna, wild mushrooms, crispy rice, herbs
All Natural Beef Tartare
Tarragon shallot vinaigrette, hen egg yolk, grilled bread
Sneads Ferry Clams
Va ramp pistachio pesto, cured pork lomo, radishes, grilled bread
Heritage Pork Ribs
Spice cured, applewood smoked, fish sauce, pickled peanuts
Market Vegetables
Heirloom grains greens
Nc Snapper
Green asparagus, new potatoes, golden ball turnips, country ham jus
Mahi Mahi
Blackened, white sweet potatoes, golden beets, tangerine butter
Heritage Pork
Loin kielbasa sausage, hoppin john, collard greens, chow chow
Ashley Farms Chicken
Breast sausage, chickpea panisse, baby carrots, ramps
Beef Hanger Steak
Toasted farro grains, smoked mushrooms, nc blue cheese
