Sidecar - Roanoke

We really enjoyed our experience there. Cocktails were spot on, food was exceptional, and the service was excellent. Will most definitely be going back.

It was our first visit to Roanoke, and we opted to try Sidecar. We chose wisely! This place is flat out fantastic. It's actually two venues in one a bustling bar side, and through a door, a quiet restaurant side. At one point the bar took over the jewelry store next door, where they kept a few historical flourishes intact, like the display case and in wall steel safe. First, the drinks. They have a fantastic list of prohibition cocktails, many of which have fun flares. I had a spin on a Corpse Reviver #2 that was tart and perfectly balanced. My wife had a classic French 75. Of special note, the wine markup here is completely reasonable. They have 25 decent bottles priced at $35, and a great selection of more expensive fare. Food wise, we started with a charcuterie plate that really hit all the marks; the house made bresaola was incredibly flavorful and the smoked duck was sublime. The cheeses were all fantastic, although I wished they'd included a blue. My oyster starter was maybe the only off note of the evening; they weren't correctly shucked, and had been drained of every last drop of brine. However the kitchen was redeemed with my perfectly medium rare steak frites. The sides of crispy Brussels sprouts and cauliflower au gratin we also just amazing. Sadly we left no room for dessert, so no notes there, but I do need to mention the service. Julia was hands down the best server we've had in years. I was a little worried at the beginning when the hostess told us she'd be taking care of us...I couldn't envision how that would work out in our favor. However she was friendly and attentive and really made sure we had a wonderful night. All told, Sidecar is a fantastic little bistro with great food and drink. It's perfect for a date night, or an evening out with friends. Come hungry!

The food and service were great! Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Great small plates! Allows for sharing and sampling nearly every thing on the menu. And the Sidecar cocktail doesn't disappoint.

Sidecar is easily a top 3 dining experience in Roanoke if not #1. I ordered the Amberjack fish with risotto and butternut squash, sauteed in brown butter. Spanish Octopus and Charcuterie for the appetizers. A review does this place no justice. Andrea was our waitress and her service was without flaws. She answered all of my questions, was highly informative, and provided very personalized service. Ask for Andrea and tip her good!!!