Dine, Shop and Play in Roanoke- The Unique Dining Capital of Texas! Roanoke offers a unique quality of life, with a rich heritage dating back to the 1840’s. Tucked away in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Roanoke offers a friendly, small town charm with all the amenities of a big city. Roanoke’s excellent location provides access to major metropolitan amenities including airports, interstate highways, rail services, dining, shopping and entertainment. Our “unique” downtown area has become a popular gathering place for both tourists and residents. Roanoke was named the Unique Dining Capital of Texas and features over 60 delicious restaurants and special shops including the Classic at Roanoke, World Famous Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, Los Compadres Cantina, Craft & Vine, Hard 8 Barbecue, INZO Italian Kitchen and many more. Roanoke continues to experience tremendous growth, offer low taxes, provide an excellent location and have one of the lowest crime rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. With all that we offer, Roanoke truly is the “Unique Dining Capital of Texas.”