Had reservations for 5 family members for dinner at 6:15PM Seated early and waiter was nice good service but no refills on drinks until we were finished eating. All ours meals were great . Even the 2 youngest ate all of theirs. Recommend Strawberry salad with strawberries vinaigrette. All food was hot and delicious in Montano fashion. Restaurant was busy and loud. Typical for Thursday night in Roanoke.

Food was delicious. I had the chicken piccata and the flavor was great. Chicken was very tender. My husband had the ribs which were fall off the bone good. Whatever they do with their sauce it's on point. Service was good also. Sax player was off and on.

OMG! What a deeeeelicious Double Stacked Reuben Sandwich!!!!! It was warm, thinly sliced and tender corned beef, Swiss, thousand Island dressing, and the rye was crunchy, but not "hard". It had to be THE BEST Reuben I have ever had! You must order this sandwich....to eat in this wonderful restaurant OR, get it to go. 10 stars, for sure.

I have no idea why this restaurant has less than 5 stars because everything was wonderful. Came in for lunch and had the Italian Sub, Chicken Cobb Salad, and stuffed grape leaves. The sub was on wonderful fresh bread and the deli meats were flavorful and so much better than you could get from grocery store or fast food deli offerings. The salad was a large portion and everything was fresh and flavorful. The grape leaves were warm and had an outstanding taste. We can't wait to return and try something different from the vast menu offerings. The staff and owner were friendly and welcoming. Be sure to ask for Nicki when you go!

Food service and ambience were all top-notch! Have eaten there at lunch and at dinner lunch has super specials great for the middle of the day. And dinner has its elegant specials that make your mouth water.

The first time I visited Montano's was for breakfast because I happened to be in the area. Even though it did not earn my 5 Stars at that occasion because of some incidents that happened that you can find in my first review of this restaurant, I was so impressed with the restaurant and the menu, that I pledged to return once again, this time for dinner, and give it another opportunity to earn the 5 Star, which I believed it could get. So last Thursday, after reviewing their website and online menu once again, I decided to return, this time for dinner, and give it a second try. After making a reservation through their website for 6:00pm and listing this visit as "a special occasion," I proceeded to arrive at the restaurant at about 5:50pm, and again was very impressed with the inside decor, and distinguished, yet relaxed ambiance. As I walked through the entrance to the host's table, I was impressed with the variety of desserts displayed in the glass display case, as well as the homemade Italian Ice Cream, and the fresh bread brought in daily by a local bakery. But what impressed me even more was the evening Host who greeted me with a very warm smile and after I told her I had a reservation, gave me the option of seating wherever I felt comfortable. This was the beginning of my discovery that this restaurant is, in reality, the classiest restaurant in Roanoke, and can compete with the best of the best restaurants out there. After choosing a table in one of the dining rooms in the middle of the restaurant to be able to observe the full operation of the employees movement and quality of service to their customers. My waitress quickly removed the extra dishes and silverware from the medium size table I choose to sit at, and asked me to take a seat at the table when it was ready, giving me a copy of the menu. I was very impressed with the variety of outstanding dishes included in the menu and decided to order one of my favorites offered in many upscale restaurants. To start with I picked the Bacon Scallops as the appetizer. As the main course I picked the Montano's Center Cut Filet cooked medium rare, served with a baked potato and fresh vegetables. I also ordered a side salad with Blue Cheese dressing, and asked to be served bread and butter. The waitress graciously took the order very efficiently, and promptly provided all the food in the right order and timing. She also included a dish with oil and spices in which to dip the freshly made bread for the day. As I waited for and enjoyed eating my food, I observed how well and efficiently all the employees of the placed work together as a team and realized what a wonderful operation the owners and managers of this restaurant had designed. The quality of the food was extraordinary, from the bread, to the bacon scallops with savory sause on top, to the presentation of all the food, to one of the most tender Filet I've ever had. Everything was just perfect, and cooked just as ordered. My compliments to the Chef, who we never see, but taste their culinary works of art. The waitress was also amazing in making my dining experience one of a kind. The only thing I missed was a visit from the owner or manager to my table, because I would have liked to congratulate them in person for this wonderful dining experience. For dessert I had the Creme Brule, and it was simple yet tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant to all those who enjoy fine dining, and promise you you won't be disappointed, but rather you will follow me in making it one of your favorite restaurants around. The place to go when you want to make any day a special occasion.

Montano's is a local institution for all of the right reasons: Located near major intersection, easy to find and plenty of parking; cozy, comfortable place with both formal dining areas and a huge taproom/bar; Attentive service; HUGE menu with nightly specials; Generous servings, reasonable prices. In other words, past reviewers have their reasons, I'm sure, but I don't get it. I would arrange my travel in this region just to have another chance to stop at this amazing place. Had the fried oyster appetizer special--crispy perfectly cooked Virginia oysters on a bed of fresh mixed greens. All entrees come with a generous house salad that also comes with fresh bread with olive oil dipping sauce--the olive oil dipping sauce by itself is worth the price of admission. I also tried the seafood bucatini special, which featured a rich and zippy tomato sauce, chocked full of tomatoes, jumbo fresh shrimp and huge hunks of salmon. So rich and filling. Generous serving and mid-$20 price tag. If folks around here don't get this place--please move about 400 miles to the southeast. My friends (and even my enemies ) will keep you busy.