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Chateau Morrisette
Chateau Morrisette

Chateau Morrisette Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.thedogs.com
  • Email: info@thedogs.com
  • Phone: (540) 593-9227
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Wed & Thursday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Open Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm (Dec. - Mar.)
    Open until 9 pm (April - Nov.). Sunday Brunch is available from Easter through October.
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Executive Chef: Sterling Steffens
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Private Party Facilities: Our Restaurant and Winery offer the perfect facility for gatherings with family and friends or entertaining those important customers who deserve that special attention. Contact us today to start planning your special dinner, corporate event, or wedding.
  • Private Party Contact: Misty Tunstall (540) 593-9227
  • Entertainment: From June through October, there is free entertainment on the Winery Courtyard every Sunday. The winery hosts four Black Dog Music Festivals annually featuring nationally known bands. Reservations are highly recommended during these events. Check the website often for special dining events at the restaurant.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Sally Truslow (540)593-9223

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Black Ridge Road
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Chateau Morrisette
For an experience in quality dining, blissful atmosphere and Southern inspired hospitality, visit our dining room or patio for lunch Wednesday through Sunday, and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Our menu offers both diversity and creativity. Food pairings that complement the wine and the… culture are the focus at this fine-dining restaurant. An eclectic American theme incorporates the finest regional produce and game, fresh seafood from the coastal waters of North Carolina, farm raised catfish, artisan cheeses, homemade desserts and fresh baked breads. Our quiet surroundings offer a pleasant respite from the daily grind of the city. You could sit close to the fireplace at a candlelit table for two, or lounge with your party of six on the patio looking out over blue-green hills and the mighty Buffalo Mountain. We have nothing but the best to offer you, our treasured guest, and welcome your next visit with us.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "They closed due to a large snow. My issue is that they failed to notify me when they made this decision."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I looked at their webpage to look at tour times only to see that they were closed due to the snow a couple of days before hand. No email or call to let me know. I'm glad I found out on my own and didn't waste a trip there."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We have always enjoyed our visit to Chateau! The food, wine, service and atmosphere is wonderful!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "WE ALWAYS BOOK CHATEAU MORRISETTE FOR ANY OCCASION. THIS TIME WE INVITED FRIENDS WHO WILL BE MOVING SOON. SUCH A RELAXING EVENING, HAVING A GLASS OF WINE BY THE FIREPLACE PRIOR TO BE SEATED. WE BOOKED FOR A TABLE BY THE FIREPLACE IN ANOTHER ROOM, THEY ALWAYS ACCOMODATE WHEN POSSIBLE. AFTER DINNER WE RETURNED TO THE FRONT ROOM BY THE FIREPLACE AND SPENT THE REST OF THE EVENING WITH OUR FRIENDS CHATTING. ANOTHER COUPLE WAS THERE AS WELL AND WE ALL ENJOYED OUR TIME . THEY ALSO HAVE A SPACIOUS BAR. OUR DINNER SELECTION WAS "SURF & TURF", FILET MIGNON WITH LUMP CRAB MEAT. IT WAS COOKED TO PERFECTION AND DELICIOUS. WE ALWAYS RECOMMED THIS RESTAURANT ! STARCHILD"
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Neither my boyfriend or I watch football so it was a perfect date for Superbowl Sunday. We had an excellent lunch and enjoyed several of their wines with lunch. We then headed over to their winery to enjoy an after lunch tour and taste testing. Overall, we had a great time and would most definitely love to visit again."
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "Had a great day with family and friends at Chateau Morrisette on Sunday. The staff at the store was kind, knowledgeable and friendly. It is great to hear what the wines are made of and the smells and taste that they are designed to create. The restaurant was outstanding. Even though I was looking forward to the Sunday buffet, I understand now that it is a seasonal thing, the food from the menu was still fantastic. We celebrated Mom's 84th birthday and she commented that she had a great one. She said her steak was one of the best she had ever eaten. We visit for special occasions several times a year. This is a true gem of the Blue Ridge. Can't wait until my wife's birthday!"
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "The dinner was excellent as we have come to expect. Outstanding place to have a quiet dinner with my wife. Will be back again!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "We have been going to Chateau Morrisette for over 12 years. The atmosphere and setting is just great. Everyone should do themselves a favor and visit Chateau Morrisette. Restaurant manager "Chaze" knows his environment and will make you comfortable. Their chef "Sterling" is the best and provides a variety of excellent dining choices. Alex is a wonderful table attendant as he is pleasant and anxious to please with a quality mannerism. All in all you will be depriving yourself if you do not experience Chateau Morrisette. Cheers, John and Patricia Schmidt"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "We love to come to this restaurant for an enjoyable meal in a truly beautiful setting. Friday was no exception. We were having lunch to celebrate my wife's birthday. We decided on the crab meat stuffed salmon with ginger rice with carrots and fresh asparagus. It was outstanding. We topped it off with a chocolate bread pudding with amaretto and almonds. Wow! The service and hospitality was equally outstanding and we would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a fabulous experience. We are looking forward to our next visit to Chateau Morrisette."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Everything was very nice....except during the I had requested a nice table with a view for a "special occasion",,,they must not read, see, or pay attention to detail, because we were seated in a back corner.....far away from a window or a view...."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Although Chateau Morrisette has a limited menu during the winter months the dining experience is always on track. Our dinner was very good and the atmosphere is great. Logan was our server and he always provides excellent service. We truly enjoy dining at this restaurant."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "My wife Patricia and I have been going to Château Morrisette for over 12 years and love the place. We are always treated kindly and we do not desire to go to any other restaurant. The teamwork provided is great as all work extensible for the pleasure of the customer. The wine is the best and the food as always is perfection. In addition the Chateau provides escape from daily trials and provides a relaxing and romantic experience!!! Warm regards, John & Patricia Schmidt"
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "My husband and I ate a late lunch at Chateau Morrisette recently and they didn't disappoint. The wine was excellent, the food was wonderful and the service impeccable. It had been quite a while since we had visited but we were pleasantly surpised that their quality in all areas had remained at the same high level!"
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "Beautiful setting and great place to visit. We had a memorable time."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "The table was small for our party of 6, three large men. The seating area we were seated in had plenty of open tables which could have been used to seat us properly."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "We were a party of six that visited for lunch between Christmas and New Years. The GOOD: 1) Food 2) Service 3) View Having eaten at Chateau Morrisette several times in the past, this meal did not disappoint. The food presentation was very nice, when appropriate plates were warm, portions were generous (SHARE desserts - portions are enormous) and the food was wonderful to the person. Realizing that half of our group had traveled 2 hours to eat lunch, it was everything that we had hoped for and a bit more. Service was equally up to par. Staff was efficient and not intrusive (a great and difficult to achieve balance). The NOT SO GOOD: 1) Guys - fix the ratty chairs. One or two were ripped and one was unstable. RECOMMENDED? YES!!"
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "We have dined at CM's restaurant for years and have always had a wonderful experience. The food is divine and many dishes are prepared with local ingredients. I have food allergies and they are always accommodating, as well. Don't skip dessert, it's to die for!"
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "We have eaten here since the winery opened. It gets better every year. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is so nice that we like to linger over coffee and dessert. Highly recommend this gem."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "Every thing was great . It was our 42nd Wedding Anniversary !"
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "the food was amazing.... and the service and staff were great..... I had locked my keys in my car while I was there and they were so nice about helping us. The manager got my car opened and we were very grafeful for his help....."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "Nice way to spend an afternoon. Easy access of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Good food and excellent service."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "Crackling fire, beautiful scenery provided a nice ambience in which to enjoy our dinner. Shepherd's pie was excellent and the beef was very tender. My wife's blackened salmon was delectable over a bed of rice. Dessert was harvest pecan apple cake. It was delicious."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "Menu changes often leads to increased cost of items and an elimination of favorite items."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "I love how relaxed everything is. Cold weather I enjoy sitting by the fireplace with a glass of wine. Warm weather it's great to sit outdoors and sip wine. The staff members are great, very helpful and accomodating. The food is always very delicious and prepared to your liking. I would recommend this for lunch/dinner or brunch, we have tried all three and everything was amazing."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "Dropped in for an early dinner while traveling in the area. We were the only people in the dining room. Food was out quick and wife thought the shrimp & grits was the best she's had (we're from coastal NC). Fried green tomato appetizer was very good. Great view. Great service."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "We travel round trip of 300 miles each holiday season for special treat to ourselves. The "dogs" never disappoint. Were seated immediately at table with view. Choices on menu were great. My quiche was excellent as was my husband's pork tenderloin. We shared trio of mini desserts. After lunch we took our Labrador retriever into the winery shop to meet other labs, for wine tasting and to pick out gifts. And, we beat the snow and ice that was forecast to come in. For 10th year in a row, lovely treat to us."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "This was our second time to the winery, but this time we made reservations to have a late lunch. We had really liked the winery and the tastings last time, but the restaurant was closed at 3, so we pressed on. This time we were able to go to the restaurant (separate building at the top of the hill). What a great call, the food was absolutely amazing. The Shrimp and Grits has so much flavor. I had the leg of lamb, it was fall off the bone tender. My son loved his burger. Cake was too much for me, could not finish it. Great portions, just right, not skimpy at all. It was a good value. We fed three people with a bottle of wine and desert for 98 bucks, you would be hard pressed to beat that anywhere. The service was Ok, Chairs were worn."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "We so enjoy coming to chateau morrisette. It is probably our favorite restaurant. Eve the drive here is a treat!"
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "The menu was varied, I chose the catfish special with bourbon bacon collards and succotash. The food was excellent, everyone at the table was pleased with their choices. I will be back again very soon!"
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "If you make reservations, arrive on time, and are dressed nicely there should be a table reserved for you in the main dining room. Instead, we were seated in an overflow room which was 60 degrees and people were wearing coats. We asked to be reseated. Our waitress told us there were no tables in the dining room and that it was just as cold. 15 minutes later when another group insisted on being moved, we were moved. There were 5 empty tables in the other space (those all emptied, were cleared and reset in 15 minutes?!) AND it was comfortably warm. The waitress or manager never apologized for the cold room or misinformation (lies?) about the other room. The meal was fine and the dessert excellent, but the overall experience was negative."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "It was wonderful. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a cocktail option and a bit of a sound barrier between us and the next table."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "I had a delicious ham, asparagus and cheese omelet, a great variety of fruit, roasted potatoes, and a small dessert. It was delicious and priced well. It was very easy to arrange a reservation online. Excellent staff and service."
    Dined on 11/24/2013
  • "I live in Florida and I visit the Chateau for lunch and wine whenever I am in the area. Everyone in my party always enjoy the food and the atmosphere."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "Great wine tasting and restaurant. Would definitely recommend Chateau Morrisette to friends and family. The appetizer, entrees, and dessert were excellent."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "We love Chateau Morrisette. This was our second dinner there and we were not disappointed."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Chateau Morrisette offers not only fantastic dining but a friendly, efficient staff is there to ensure that your dining experience is a great one! Would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a great meal!"
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "Had lunch here today. Food and wine are very good. It is expensive but knew that going. The waiter, Alex offered to have our entrees split since we want to have both the filet and salmon. This was a great idea until we got the bill and they charged $8.00 to do this! Will not make that mistake again. We could have shared our dishes ourselves. Not even needing an extra plate. The waiter could have at least told us this charge would occur. We waited too long for our dessert so he deducted that from our bill. I guess he knew we had really paid for it with the plate charge. Was he trying to get more tip because the bill would be more with that extra charge? Be aware of this if you dine there."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Dine there 2 or 3 times a year; even though it is almost an hour away. Love the scenery around the winery; the food is always delicious, with offerings you can't find in most restaurants. Service is great."
    Dined on 11/13/2013
  • "We dines on Sunday and the brunch was all that was offered. We were disappointed because previously we ordered from the menu which was very good. We felt the charge of $25,00 per person was pricy for the selection."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "If you love great wines, unique wineries, excellent food, wonderful views, caring service and black labs you have fond your destination!"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Virginia Winners
  • Great for Lunch
  • Scenic View
  • Greater Roanoke Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
  • Most Booked
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