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Cat & Owl Steak & Seafood

4.3
4.3
162 Reviews
$30 and under
Steak
Offering steak and seafood in the highlands for over 45 years, new ownership seeks to continue the traditions of great food, friendly service in a completely renovated restaurant, including a new social area!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

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What 162 people are saying

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Roanoke

    Great for brunch

  • Greater Roanoke

    Romantic

  • Greater Roanoke

    Good for special occasions

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  1. MichaelK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The one area of opportunity lies with proving wait staff with more training. They did not offer our group coffee or dessert after our meal and they did not keep us updated on the symtatus of our order. They just need to be a bit more polished. If service is exceptional, prices can be raised. Overall, the food and experience was very, very good.

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  2. RobertF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A not to be missed dining destination. The best restaurant in the Alleghany Highlands

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    West Virginia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Food was perfection! friendly staff-you cannot go wrong with this restaurant.

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  4. Dylan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Super friendly and knows the menu

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  5. David

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Steaks are not seasoned, (I suggest salt and pepper) the chef lacks adequate control on the charbroiler, burnt steak isn’t appetizing. The Alfredo is quite possibly the worst tasting thing I’ve ever had, no flavor, not creamy. Desserts are store bought I am betting. The rolls were good, butter eh. Spinach dip appetizer was ok. It was an average meal overall.

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  6. RyanG

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly staff and really good food. Worth the trip

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  7. MichaelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very pleased with everything. Food and service was excellent.

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  8. PatriciaB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Let me say that the wait staff was great. The food, however, was not. Steaks were inconsistently cooked (medium rare and medium well were essentially the same), the apple pie was obviously microwaved with cold spots throughout, and the salad bar barely had enough lettuce for our party of seven. The decor was extremely dated (and needed a thorough dusting). The ramp that was brought out for my mother’s wheelchair was a fright - old and buckling when weight was on it. It was quite telling that our party was the only group in the entire restaurant at 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday night.

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  9. ChuckF

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Drove over from Roanoke for Sunday brunch. Very unique and rustic setting that we enjoyed. The steak and pork loin were tasty and cooked to perfection.

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  10. GerryE

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our steak was exactly how we like it! Our server was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

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  11. Jack

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    We were told the prime rib would be charbroiled, it was left on the grill too long. Even though the cut of meat was tasty and tender it was dry.

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  12. BubW

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and atmosphere was exceptional. Exactly as we expected it to be.

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  13. December

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Side dish choices very limited. Food was good. Restaurant very clean. Service was great. Used to be a hot spot in years past at this time if year but only few tables filled. Even though food was good and service great, prices too high.

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  14. Charlie

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated promptly and our server immediately catered to our every need. The salad bar was wonderful and so fresh. Our entrees arrived exactly as ordered. We couldn't have asked for better service or better food. We will definitely be returning to the Cat &Owl. This is a five star restaurant!

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  15. Lackeys

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful all around! Great food, excellent service and ambience is unbeatable! Will be back!!

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  16. smiley

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My husband had steak well done and it was really good. Hard to do! I had oysters Rockefeller. There were 2 no bigger than a 50 cent piece, shell and all and medium. The taste was good but those little ones were not restaurant quality. My trout was grilled, overcooked and needed seasoning. I need to remember to tell them not to overcook my fish. I put salt and pepper and some butter on it and it was much better. The salad bar was as advertised! Fresh and very good. The biggest problem was finding it in the dark, poor lighting and signage. We would go again

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  17. KennethF

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very nice time. All of the staff was very nice. They apologized to us multiple times because they were so busy, but we didn’t mind. We had a great night.

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  18. Kitty

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere! Server was very attentive. Food was great. All in all, a very enjoyable evening.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five of us had dinner at Cat and Owl. Our table was ready at the appointed time. Our meal was excellent. As an added bonus friends we hadn’t seen in 50 years were visiting and were also dining there.

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  20. PeteVinoEsq

    Naples

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Really good food, great service. Ambiance ok, but the lighting was way too bright. Excellent value and a good place to go.

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  21. TiffanyS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The filet was delicious and cooked perfectly!! Our server Nikki did an outstanding job.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    West Virginia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent. Lighting a little too bright, but overall a great place to eat with friendly staff and food cooked to perfection

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  23. WileyM

    New England

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Dessert particularly disappointing. Prices very fair. Server (Nicki) fabulous. Took great care of special requests.

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  24. SusanL

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and very attentive staff. Will return.

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  25. Kitty

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Very attentive to your every need food was delicious. Atmosphere was great. Enjoyable evening

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  26. MicheleK

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend the grilled trout! It was delicious.

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  27. Pegb16

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food and service. Everything was prepared perfectly.

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  28. Mawmaw

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as was the service We had a most enjoyable evening!

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  29. AnissaJ

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant. Staff was excellent. They went above and beyond when my husband had a slight allergic reaction to something he ate. Steaks were cooked perfectly. Will definitely return next time we are in the area.

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  30. CHale

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Loved it.

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  31. GeorgeannaA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We have never had a bad experience here. The food is great and the inside is so cute.

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  32. AlanJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Steak was over cooked/ordered med rare/steak was well done.

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  33. Gayle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Enjoyed our meal. Food was very good and service was great and very attentive.

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  34. kmurphy

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and even better service. Thank you!

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  35. BrendaL

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!

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  36. CarolynM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for leisurely dining. Love real table linens and elegance, so the setting is lovely. What the salad bar could possibly lack in quantity of offerings, it makes up for in the excellent flavor and freshness of what's there... and the homemade salad dressings are superb... a highlight of every meal.

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  37. BrendaL

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service was exceptional as always! Mary Fridley is awesome!

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  38. BlairJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time dining here. The service was wonderful, and the food was fabulous!

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  39. JamesF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good setting, very nice staff and good service, Will eat here again!!!

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  40. LeonardS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a great choice for a great meal for our anniversary!

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Cat & Owl Steak & Seafood is rated 4.3 stars by 162 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 5 times today
Google Map for Cat & Owl Steak & Seafood

110 Karnes Rd, Covington, VA 24426-6234

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Roanoke

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

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