Jacob Neat

Great experience and food. The staff never let our drinks hit half empty and they were incredibly attentive. Food was excellent. I had the tenderloin medallions medium rare and they were perfectly cooked with wonderful mashed potatoes and steamed green beans. To say this is a hidden gem would be an understatement.

+6

Nishanth Velumula

This is a cozy place. An old house turned to be a restaurant. I ordered online for a pickup and was hesitant. But, I was amazed after tasting the food. I ordered lamb chops to be well cooked. All our family enjoyed the meal. We would definitely visit the place again.

Thomas

Had a wonderful anniversary experience here . Food was very enjoyable. The Beef bourguignon was pretty ok usually the whole dish is in a sauce . This was not . I’ve had much better was not terrible. Dessert was really good . I was most impressed with the staff. Everyone was so nice .

+4

Scotty Gage

The Classic Cafe at Roanoke is fine dining at its best. Always incredible, never pretentious. The service is always impeccable, and the food never misses. Tonight, the Australian Lamb Chops were amazing, cooked medium rare and full of flavor. We started with the smoked salmon, and a cup of the roasted pablano soup, which started things perfectly. We finished off our meal with the Texas Sheet cake and Creme Brulee which were perfectly prepared. Our server took great care of us and attended to our needs with great detail, banter and politeness. The Classic is a definite goto for a great romantic dinner on that special occasion.

D Turista

Great food!!, perfect service, quaint restaurant that felt like eating at grammas house with professional waiters . A bit on the expensive side for what it is but every dish was delicious with a great presentation. The live music was pleasant

+3

Kathryn Holt

I rarely give 5 stars in my reviews... this place has earned it! we like trying small, non-chain restaurants, and we were not disappointed! The building is a converted house and is clean but unassuming on the outside. Being Friday, rather have a guitarist playing -- some classical, some modern tunes. The service is excellent. This turned out to be a spendy place and we were dressed as casual as can be, but they served us well as anyone. The appetizers were delicious, and we were not rushed by incoming dinner plates. we enjoyed the appetizers, and dinner... omg... the food was perfect! Dessert is coming and I have no doubt it will be as amazing as everything else. We will definitely be back!

A Farooq

Wow!!! What an amazing find! Food, service, and atmosphere were 👌 !!! The manager there was out of this world with his service and knowledge about the foods and just amazing to talk to. If you happen to be passing by this place, do stop by and enjoy some amazing food and service!!!

+12

Angie Schilsky

My husband and I agree that this is our favorite local date night restaurant – the food is always delicious, the drinks are amazing, and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing, like an old fashioned country club. Don’t let the modest building dissuade you: this is a five star, high class restaurant with its own garden, wine room, and live music! They even have many farm to table options on the menu, but our favorite is the jagerschnitzel. In fact, we love The Classic so much that when I was in charge of my daughter’s homecoming dinner with 29 of her friends, these 30 high school sophomores came here for their homecoming dinner. They had an amazing experience! The management and waitstaff did a fabulous job! Not only was the food amazing, but the ambiance was divine with live music. Thank you for providing such an amazing dining experience so close to home!

+1

Nathan Sims

One of our favorite date night or special occasion spots! Exceptional experience last night enjoyed the blackberry rambler, bleu cheese and almond stuffed shrimp, cream of poblano soup, grilled lamb chops and topped it off with peach pecan bread pudding. The service and ambiance rival the food quality. Just go there, trust me you won't be disappointed!

+2

Jason Allen

This was our 2nd trip to the Classic and it is truly amazing dining experience! A bit fancy for what we are accustomed to but we enjoy it for special occasions. Food is absolutely amazing and the service is top notch!

+1

J Earl

Excellent experience! The Beef bourguignon tasted just like my Grandma made! Great quality ingredients! The Texas Sheet Cake also tasted like home cooking! Innovative drink menu.

Erik Thompson

Wow! We were blown away! Server was knowledgeable and personable. Atmosphere is very relaxed, felt like being with family. Live acoustic guitar was a nice touch. We went with the Chef specials for the night and couldn't be happier. Great time. Great food. Going back😀

Quaint little cafe, nice parking area very neat and could be romantic but they don't have the vision. Made a reservation for Valentine's day a month in advance, yes we know it's a stretch to be seated on time. Entrance is non descriptive, open hostess station very polite and gracious. We were right on time hostess asked us to wait in a small bar area, a few tables and 5 couples in Sundays best standing around the hosting area. No seat but one small 2 person bench, however both sides of the restaurant have a lovely romantic porch with lovely French bistro type tables but it was chilly so no one used them if only standing heaters and candles decorated those tables the 20 min + wait standing would not seem so tedious and long with ladies in heels no less waiting patiently to enjoy the evening. The service was good, food price fixed menu was good selection, and the meal tasted very nice, but goodness the presentation was waffle house quality. The mashed potatoes and mushy cabbage were basically unceremoniously plopped on the plate, just not good optics. The coke was flat but was replaced immediately upon asking. The bread cold which didn't help that it was actually served with nice olive oil and herbs. The dessert was the only nicely presented item also very warm and freash. The food delivery was done by young people in sloppy baseball hats and jeans no uniforms and just made it look like a BBQ place. Needs some refinement in service , food presentation skills and overall ambiance because the space is lovely. Heated lamps on the porch, maybe some wisteria even if fake, and candles and it would be so romantic, curb appeal too that entrance is not recognizable maybe some topiary trees or a lovely path with lights. We love to eat local, but this was not the experience to repeat a visit. Unfortunately only took pics of dessert the only pretty presentation.

John Finley (Finn)

I approach each meal with high expectations, particularly when an establishment positions itself in the realm of "fine dining." On this occasion, the overall experience proved uneven—service was attentive and professional, yet the kitchen's inconsistencies undermined what could have been a memorable evening. The highlights: the lamb chops were exemplary, cooked to a perfect medium-rare with a beautifully caramelized exterior and juicy, flavorful meat that spoke to quality sourcing and skillful execution. The desserts also shone brightly—a classic crème brûlée with a delicately torched sugar crust yielding to silky vanilla custard, and a richly decadent Texas sheet cake that balanced chocolate intensity with subtle sweetness. Regrettably, these successes were overshadowed by notable shortcomings in execution and presentation. The accompaniments to the lamb—mashed potatoes and green beans—were lackluster in both flavor and refinement, arriving in an uncomposed heap that evoked homey comfort food rather than the polished plating one expects at this price point. Presentation, in fact, emerged as a recurring issue. The roasted garlic appetizer fell particularly flat: the cloves were under-roasted, retaining a raw bite, and the garnish of leaves and red peppers felt haphazard and cheap. It bore the unfortunate resemblance to a hastily assembled dish from pre-packaged ingredients, lacking the depth and artistry of true oven-roasted whole bulbs that guests could squeeze themselves for creamy, mellow garlic essence. A more thoughtful approach here would elevate it significantly. My companion's pan-seared salmon entrée was the evening's greatest misstep: instead of the promised hot, crisply seared fillet (as shown on the website), what arrived was a cold, smoked slice reminiscent of lox, rendered entirely inedible for the intended preparation. The accompanying salad, while acceptable, was underwhelming—a sparse assembly of lettuce and pine nuts that scarcely justified its premium pricing. Compounding the disappointment, the service team failed to rectify the error by replacing the dish, and the full charge remained on the bill—a lapse in hospitality that feels inexcusable in upscale dining. At these elevated price points, mediocrity is not merely disappointing; it is unjustifiable. The Dallas-Fort Worth area boasts exceptional competitors setting a far higher standard—Mister Charles in Dallas, with its impeccable French-Italian elegance, and The Chumley House in Fort Worth, a sophisticated European-inspired steakhouse that harmonizes tradition with innovation. I strongly recommend the team visit these establishments to observe how precision in execution, presentation, and guest resolution can define excellence. This critique is offered constructively, in the hope of improvement. A neighborhood gem with such potential deserves to aspire to the heights achieved by its peers; I would welcome the opportunity to return should these areas see refinement.