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Bee & Butter, Radford, VA

Bee & Butter

3.9
3.9
17 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Enjoy the cozy comfort of Bee + Butter, the Highlander Hotel's rooftop restaurant. Featuring fresh interpretations of regional favorites, craft cocktails, local brews, and a curated wine list.
The amazing view will draw you in, but the amazing hospitality will invite you to stay.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (540) 744-1500

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Very slow service, too expensive, and not very well cooked food.
  2. GregoryK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We enjoyed the restaurant, the food was very good, the view was great, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Will go back.
  3. BrandonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bee and Butter was a wonderful place to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary! The view, the food, and the service were all too-notch. Special thanks to Savannah for her hospitality!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The good was amazing- better than anything I’ve had around here in years. Well-presented too. BUT the servers had not been properly trained- for example, ours put down our entrees without picking up our appetizer plates. We had to ask her to take away our plates. In this area it is difficult to find & keep “professional” servers as we are home to 2 universities so it’s common to hire college students, who generally dont stick w/jobs for long, but they shud still know the most basic rules. Also our server also knew zero about the signature cocktails, like what St Germain is, which i wanted to know b4 i ordered the drink using that in the recipe. They really need to have this stuff memorized! The bartender in the lobby cocktail lounge had to look in her binder for the ingredients of a gin & tonic! Lol! It’s new but for goodness sakes, at these prices train your staff!
  5. AdrienneL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are still talking about our experience lastnight. The atmosphere was perfect for Date night. This restaurant is classy & is everything you will want for "luxury dining". The drinks were top notch, food was delightful. Cannot wait to return.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    It was good! Nice place! Food was ok. Drinks were good!
  7. thanks

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    What a wonderful setting atop the new Highlander hotel with stunning views of the surrounding Blue Ridge mountains. Other than the comfortable seats, that's about the best recommendation I can offer. This new place has huge teething problems. The bartender had some difficulties - one of our diners didn't recognize the Cosmo she ordered. My Manhattan seemed to be missing bourbon and it was clearly made with dry vermouth, not sweet. I've been ordering that drink for a half century and never had one taste so strange. While we didn't desire appetizers, we asked for some bread to munch on while reviewing the menu only to be told that they don't serve bread. Huh? The server, to her credit, got the kitchen to grill some bread slices. Our meals arrived about one hour after ordering....way too long. My swordfish would have been very good had it been hot or even warm. Most at our six person table enjoyed their meals but voiced no oohs or aahs. We had to ask for drink re-orders several times including to fill water glasses. Worse, the server never came by after the meal service to enquire. Finally, the three bills were a total screw-up with all the orders intermixed on each bill. This place has a nice menu and premium pricing. They had better get the service figured out quickly or it won't last. Granted, it's been open only 6-7 weeks and getting help is tough. Still, when considering the cost of drinks and entrees, they should have done better.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Food was just ok... very small portions... big time problems with service... took 1:20 mins to get food .... even saw the open kitchen chef yelling at other cooks.... won't be back
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food—however way too long for food to be served. We aren’t in a hurry so it worked out ok. The place recently opened and they just need so work out a few kinks.
  10. Localreview

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Amazing views and beautiful decor. The wait staff was very nice but missing some basics - like giving napkins or silverware if you are on the rooftop. You can only have appetizers &drinks on the rooftop outside. We had an issue with our food and the manager personally came to speak to us. He was very kind and apologetic. Food was ok and pricey. Drinks were unique and very good.
  11. DianeG

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great sunset view overlooking Radford Campus. Nice decor and friendly staff. Not a huge menu but a decent range of items and prices from burgers to fish. Not a lot of appetizers. Great place to meet friends or go for a drink.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love the rooftop location! As a newly opened restaurant there are kinks to work out and we know it will be great. So happy to have Bee and Butter in Radford! ❤️🐝
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Menu needs a LOT of help. Portion to cost is way off. Just getting started though, so I’m sure they’ll get it right.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was very good. Looking forward to another visit
  15. PhillyinCbus

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service! Totally exceeded every expectation. Highly recommend.
  16. ViginiaTraveler

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The restaurant space is beautiful and has a great view overlooking Radford University campus and the surrounding mountains. There is a bar and open kitchen and the restaurant space, and a great outdoor deck as well. The food is top-notch and the chef is fantastic.
  17. TaylorE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Should change reservation times. Had 8:30 res and server was practically demanding we order at 8:33 because kitchen and bar were closing. Kind of disappointing for a $600 dinner.

    Bee & ButterResponded on April 20, 2023Hello TaylorE, First, thank you for coming in Tuesday. It was our first night of being open to the general public. Secondly, I'm truly sorry that you felt rushed to order. We know you could spend your time and money elsewhere, so we're glad you chose us . The last thing we want is for you to have anything less than a great experience. I'm going to use your review as a training point for the entire staff so that this never happens again.

FAQs

Bee & Butter is rated 3.9 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Bee & Butter

600 Tyler Ave, Radford, VA 24141

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Radford

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

  • Phone number

    (540) 744-1500

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