Frankie Rowlands Steak House

User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Frankie Rowlands probably has the best steak in Roanoke; they have an extensive wine list and excellent deserts. The service is some of the best to be found in Roanoke. The venue is small and laid out like an older historic restaurant you might find in a larger city like NY in one of the “districts” or downtown Philly where space is at a premium. The seating is very close together with a long bench along one wall that is shared among many tables. On a quiet night the restaurant has an exceptional ambiance. If you find yourself there on a night with a boisterous group (as I did recently) you'll come away with a much less than perfect dining experience. It is a bit pricey for Roanoke; expect your drinks, meal and desert to come in at a total of about $100/pp.

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I came here for our 1st anniversary, and had a fabulous time. The crab dip was outstanding. My wife really enjoyed her pineapple martini. I had the 14oz filet, and I can't remember having a better steak. Overall, the environment, service, and overall quality of food here is exceptional. I highly recommend it to anyone passing through the area.

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is the mother of all steak restaurants. I have eaten at dozens of high-end steakhouses all over the country, and I would put Frankie's fare up against anybody's, anywhere, anytime. How's that for a recommendation?

Frankie's is a high-end steak house with the quality and prices living up to that moniker. All selections are ala carte, as is typical in such an establishment. I enjoyed a business dinner here last night and managed to put away a perfectly prepared medium rare KC Strip (bone-in, delicious, fine cut) with peppercorn sauce and my share of an asparagus side. This after sharing three wonderful appetizers about our table of six (try the scallops, they are out of this world) and splitting with a coworker the beefsteak tomato with blue cheese and balsamic vinagrette dressing sitting atop some fresh spinach (the salads are huge, and Frankie's is more than happy to split them for you).

As always the service was superb, with the perfect mix of attentiveness and "leave us alone". They offer a superb wine list with an ample selection of fine wines available by the glass (generally $8 to $10 per glass).

Oh, and when you visit, try the pineapple martini - it is their signature cocktail and certain to get your night off to a wonderful start!

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