Discovering Virginia Tech – Restaurants

College Town Favorites

Blacksburg is a host to a variety of restaurants and bars, each with their own atmosphere, drink specials and events. Though many are in close proximity to each other in downtown Blacksburg, the entertaining bartenders, live music and variety of spirits let these establishments stand on their own and offer a diverse day or night-out experience.

Bourdreaux's

Blacksburg’s Cajun restaurant with great seafood in a comfortable atmosphere. “Boudreaux”  is a common name of the region that has come to mean “friend, like “buddy” or maybe “bubba.” When you eat at Boudreaux’s you’re among friends.

Phone Number: 540-961-2330
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Cabo Fish Taco

Fresh Food, Great Drinks and Good Times.  A unique fusion of fresh seafood and original Baja Mexican cuisine and a healthy California feel.

Phone Number: (540) 552-0950
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Gillies

Back in 1974, Gillies opened as an ice cream shop, but within a year they became one of the first places in Blacksburg to serve soup and bread. In the 1980’s the menu grew to include inspired vegetarian and seafood using the freshest, healthiest ingredients for the best home made results. Gillie’s is the perfect combination of down home charm and progressive vegetarian.

Whether you are looking for a quiet, healthful meal, a fun and filling breakfast, late night music, or catering for a special event, Gillie’s brings it to you, naturally.

Phone Number: (540) 691-2703
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Joe’s Diner

Joe’s Diner serves breakfast all day long along with burgers, BBQ and other yummy dinner foods. Family owned.

Phone Number: 540-691-4194
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Leftys

Casual Environment and delicious food, family friendly. Lefty’s offers a wide selection of craft beers from all over the United States and features our own in-house brewery, Right Mind Brewing Company. Reservations suggested on busier nights.

Phone Number: (540) 552-7000
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Macado’s

Popular restaurant and sports bar known for its eclectic ambiance of cartoon, antique, and local nostalgic décor, as well as its wide array of hearty yet modestly-priced sandwiches, subs, and entrees.

Phone Number: (540) 953-2700
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Mello Mushroom

Serving Stone Baked Pizza, Calzones, Hoagies, Salads, Vegan & Gluten-Free options with a wide selection of beers. Mellow Mushroom opened in 1974 when three college students founded a business that reflected their eccentric philosophies. Each Mellow is locally-owned and operated with a unique feel focused around customer service and high quality food.

Phone Number: (540) 605-7074
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622 North

622 North is housed in a large, recently renovated Victorian building in Blacksburg’s historic Downtown District. We offer an eclectic assortment of meals for lunch and dinner with influences from many regions of the world. We also offer several daily specials which can be enjoyed a la carte or as three course meal.  All of our meals are made from the freshest ingredients.

622 North restaurant, wine lounge, and bar, has an overall seating capacity for 250 guests. We have three bright and beautifully appointed dining rooms on our main floor.

Phone Number: (540) 951-1022
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Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro

Inventive baker and bistro for sweets, sandwiches and soups for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as well as Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Live Music also.

Phone Number: 540-953-2815
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PK's Bar and Grill

Downtown favorite since 1992 serving Wings, Pizza, Subs, Wraps, Salads, Pasta & More for Lunch, Dinner, and any time in between. They have pool tables and darts and 23 TVs mounted around the restaurant.

Phone Number: 540-552-1577
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Green's Grill & Sushi Bar

Green’s Grill & Sushi Bar is a cornerstone in the Blacksburg community and has been recognized for its outstanding Sushi cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Their sushi restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Phone Number: (540) 961-2020
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Ceritano's

Ceritano’s Ristorante is simply one of the finest Italian restaurants in Southwest Virginia. For 15 years Ceritano’s has provided the area with fresh, made from scratch pasta, handcrafted gnocchi and traditional Abbruzzese style cuisine. They knead and bake their own bread for unmatched freshness. They prepare our pizza dough daily and light up their wood fired brick oven every night (except Sunday, when we rest). They buy locally and internationally to offer you the finest available ingredients, and prepare your dinner when you order it, not before. Oh, and they make their own gelato and sorbets, too. Mangiare Bene, Stare Bene

Phone Number: (540) 443-9135
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Benny's Pizza: Home of the Virginia Slice

Benny’s is the go to college town pizza joint here in Blacksburg. You simply cannot visit Virginia Tech without trying the Benny’s pizza slice that is physically larger than your head. And if you dare, attempt the Benny’s Pizza challenge by eating an entire pie by yourself.

Phone Number: (540) 443-3949
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The Cellar

The Cellar and 6-Pak store is located in the heart of downtown Blacksburg. Here you can enjoy a relaxing night. of great food, pick from a large beer list, and listen to music from local bands.

Phone Number: (540) 953-0651
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