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Bee & Butter, Radford, VA

Bee & Butter

4.3
4.3
159 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
Enjoy the cozy comfort of Bee + Butter, the Highlander Hotel's rooftop restaurant. Featuring fresh interpretations of regional favorites, craft cocktails, local brews, and a curated wine list.
The amazing view will draw you in, but the amazing hospitality will invite you to stay.
Parties of more then 8 must be booked by emailing beeandbutterreservations@gmail.com
Large parties (8 or more) must be on one check.
Per Virginia Health Department Regulations outside food and drink are not allowed inside the restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Elevate your occasion at Bee & Butter. Offering the perfect reception space for meetings or weddings. Overlook the Blue Ridge Mountains and the beautifully landscaped Radford University. With any questions or booking information, please contact beeandbutterreservations@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Radford
  • Cross street
    We are located directly across from Radford University.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Radford Transit stops directly across from The Highlander
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Value

  • Greater Roanoke

    Great for brunch

  • Greater Roanoke

    Healthy

  • Greater Roanoke

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Roanoke

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Roanoke

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bee & Butter offers "amazing views" of the Radford countryside, creating a "beautiful atmosphere" for dining. Diners rave about the "phenomenal drinks" and the "terrific service," particularly from attentive staff like Sammy and Reese. Highlights include the avocado hummus and salmon, with guests appreciating the "beautifully presented" dishes. While some mention small portions and high prices, others insist the "food was incredible" and "worth every penny." The restaurant's unique ambiance and outstanding service make it a must-visit, especially for special occasions.
159 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice atmosphere with terrific views. The service was prompt, attentive, and polite. Nice menu options. The food entrée I ordered was overcooked (chicken). My wife's was cooked appropriately (salmon). We both ordered the same sides--greens an a pimento cheese wedge thing. The greens were tasty, the wedge not to my liking-different strokes... Accessing the restaurant was not exactly clear. It's located on the sixth floor of the newly built hotel. For a non-local, getting into the hotel parking lot was also not ideal. It's located in the middle of one-way access roads (one in, one out). That's no fault of the restaurant, just be aware if going there for the first time. When entering the hotel lobby to access the restaurant, I did not see clearly marked signs as to where it was located until reaching the elevators. Maybe it's there somewhere and I just missed it. The check-in desk was busy and I did not want to interrupt, prominent signage would be appropriate. Our experience was pleasant. Like most dining experiences, you pay a premium price nowadays. Our bill was $108 including gratuity for 2 people (1 starter-pimento cheese/baguette chips-excellent, 2 entrees/2 sides each, 3 beers). Overall, good experience and we may return again. The food, while good, was not exceptional. For me dining out is evaluated on three things: atmosphere, service, and the food. Bee and Butter ranked high in my opinion for atmosphere and service. The food was just okay and was not distinguished enough relative to cost in comparison to other available dining experiences in the area.

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  2. Sharon VIP

    New York City84 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with good choice of entrees and drinks from the bar. Great view of downtown Radford.

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    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! We will definitely go back.

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  4. Fran

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and food! Will definitely return!

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  5. Emanuel

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the most amazing restaurant I’ve ever been to. It was very nice and the food was amazing. The service was also amazing.

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  6. Nick

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been here two times. Both times, there was no wait (we had reservations), the wait staff(Serenity) was amazing, and the food was absolutely incredible. We have tried 4 entrees total and would have all of them again. We have officially named this is our favorite restaurant in the area.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal and fantastic service. I can highly recommend the Bee and Butter and in fact have already done so. We will definitely plan to return. By using the Open Table app we were reminded of our upcoming reservation, notified that our reservation was ready and given an opportunity to provide feedback. We had an overall wonderful experience!

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  8. Kurt

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Customer service was excellent and atmosphere was terrific but the Entree of Catfish was not good experience for my wife. Bacon 🥓 was not good enough and food was not hot.

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  9. George VIP

    Charleston42 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Place was empty almost at 7:30 on Saturday night. Service was slow, food was mediocre at best.

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  10. Jeffrey

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wanted to take wife somewhere special for dinner. Somewhere we hadn't been before . Settled on The Bee and Butter in the Highlander Hotel, top floor, in Radford. More upscale restaurant. It was excellent! Wife had the tortilleni. I had 10 oz ribeye with garlic mashed potatoes & fried pimento cake. Was great. Prices were a little higher but that was to be expected & well worth it. Itd be nice to dine outside when weather permits. We'll definitely go back

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Bee & Butter is rated 4.3 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bee & Butter

600 Tyler Ave, Radford, VA 24141

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located directly across from Radford University.
  • Neighborhood
    Radford
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Radford Transit stops directly across from The Highlander
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Elevate your occasion at Bee & Butter. Offering the perfect reception space for meetings or weddings. Overlook the Blue Ridge Mountains and the beautifully landscaped Radford University. With any questions or booking information, please contact beeandbutterreservations@gmail.com
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