Homeplace Restaurant, The 
4968 Catawba Valley Drive
Roanoke, VA 24070
540-384-7252

Reminiscent of going to grandmother's to eat, this family style dining restaurant offers some of the best food on the Appalachian Trail, with dishes on the menu including fried chicken, country ham, homecooked vegetables, and scrumptious desserts, all served in a special, downhome, charming atmosphere Thursday through Sunday for dinner, as well as on Sunday for lunch.