You may have heard of most of the restaurants on this list. Many have been featured on the food network. Some are famous just because the locals can’t stop talking about how amazing they are. Many attract crowds even from other states. We’re here to tell you that they’ve earned their great reputations.
- Coleman’s Fish Market, Wheeling
Coleman’s Fish Market/Facebook
Coleman’s Fish Market/Facebook Coleman Fish Market in the Centre Market has been family run since 1914. Many people say this is the world’s best place to get a fish sandwich. Address: 2226 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003.
- North End Tavern, Parkersburg
North End Tavern/Facebook
North End Tavern/Facebook The North End Tavern is the oldest restaurant in West Virginia, founded in 1899. They are famous for their NET burgers. Address: 3500 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV, 26104.
- Cam’s Ham, Huntington
Yelp/ Mitch S.
Classic Cam’s Ham/ Facebook Cam’s Ham was founded in the 1950s and has been owned by the same family for over 30 years. People drive from other states just to get a taste of a Cam’s Ham sandwich, and the restaurant has been featured on the Food Network. Address: 809 1st St., Huntington, West Virginia 25701.
- Diehl’s, Nitro
Yelp/Brett L.
Yelp/Arden H. Diehl’s has been a favorite in Nitro for decades. They serve homestyle food and have extremely loyal customers from all around the area. Address: 152 Main Ave, Nitro, WV 25143.
- The Forks Inn, Elkins
The Forks Inn/Facebook
The Forks Inn/Facebook This mountaintop restaurant has stunning views and fresh dishes put together by creative chefs. Address: Kelly Mountain Rd, Elkins, WV 26241
- Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti, Huntington
Flickr/Liz McDonald
Yelp/Deborah B. As you’d expect, this restaurant serves delicious steak and spaghetti, but they are also famous for their strawberry pie. Jim’s has had quite a few famous guests over the decades since they’ve opened. Address: 920 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
- Pies and Pints
Yelp/Buzz B.
Pies and Pints Pizzaria/Facebook This local chain has some of the most creative pizza toppings you’ll ever see. There are locations in Fayetteville, Charleston, and Morgantown.
- Secret Sandwich Society, Fayetteville
Secret Sandwich Society/Facebook
Secret Sandwich Society/Facebook Despite the name, these sandwiches are hard to keep secret. You’ll find creative combinations made with fresh ingredients. Address: 103 Keller Avenue, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
- Chams Lebanese Cuisine, Parkersburg
Yelp/John D.
Yelp/Angela K. The owners here will make you feel like part of the family, while serving authentic Lebanese dishes and homemade desserts. Address: 610 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Food and Friends, Lewisburg
Food and Friends/Facebook
Food and Friends This award-winning restaurant has been family-owned for 28 years and has even been featured on the Food Network. Address: 213 W Washington St, Lewisburg, WV 24901
- Hillbilly Hot Dogs, Lesage
Hillbilly Hot Dogs/Facebook
Hillbilly Hot Dogs/Facebook This quirky restaurant plays with West Virginia stereotypes and delivers creative hot dogs with a tongue-in-cheek smile. Address: 6951 Ohio River Rd, Lesage, WV 25537
- The Corner Shop, Bramwell
Visit Mercer County, WV/Facebook
The Corner Shop/Facebook This old-fashioned soda shop will take you back in time. Stop in for ice cream made from scratch and delicious burgers. Address: 171 Main St, Bramwell, WV 24715
14.Blue Moon Cafe, Shepherdstown
Yelp/R Q.
Blue Moon Café/Facebook This cozy cafe has a great outdoor seating area and plenty of delicious choices. They serve fresh food with local ingredients. Address: 200 E High St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
- The Char, Beckley
The Char
Yelp/Charity H. This steakhouse in a beautiful setting has been open since 1965. You can enjoy steak, seafood, and wine. Address: 100 Char Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
- Dem 2 Brothers and A Grill, Charleston
Dem 2 Brothers and A Grill
Dem 2 Brothers and A Grill This little shop is said to have some of the best barbecue in West Virginia. They’ve had a visit from the Food Network! Address: 423 Virginia Street West, Charleston, West Virginia 25302.
Muriale’s, Fairmont
Muriales/Facebook
Muriales/Facebook This restaurant has been beloved by locals for decades, and serves fine Italian food. Address: 1742 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
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Coleman’s Fish Market/Facebook
Coleman Fish Market in the Centre Market has been family run since 1914. Many people say this is the world’s best place to get a fish sandwich. Address: 2226 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003.
North End Tavern/Facebook
The North End Tavern is the oldest restaurant in West Virginia, founded in 1899. They are famous for their NET burgers. Address: 3500 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV, 26104.
Yelp/ Mitch S.
Classic Cam’s Ham/ Facebook
Cam’s Ham was founded in the 1950s and has been owned by the same family for over 30 years. People drive from other states just to get a taste of a Cam’s Ham sandwich, and the restaurant has been featured on the Food Network. Address: 809 1st St., Huntington, West Virginia 25701.
Yelp/Brett L.
Yelp/Arden H.
Diehl’s has been a favorite in Nitro for decades. They serve homestyle food and have extremely loyal customers from all around the area. Address: 152 Main Ave, Nitro, WV 25143.
The Forks Inn/Facebook
This mountaintop restaurant has stunning views and fresh dishes put together by creative chefs. Address: Kelly Mountain Rd, Elkins, WV 26241
Flickr/Liz McDonald
Yelp/Deborah B.
As you’d expect, this restaurant serves delicious steak and spaghetti, but they are also famous for their strawberry pie. Jim’s has had quite a few famous guests over the decades since they’ve opened. Address: 920 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701
Yelp/Buzz B.
Pies and Pints Pizzaria/Facebook
This local chain has some of the most creative pizza toppings you’ll ever see. There are locations in Fayetteville, Charleston, and Morgantown.
Secret Sandwich Society/Facebook
Despite the name, these sandwiches are hard to keep secret. You’ll find creative combinations made with fresh ingredients. Address: 103 Keller Avenue, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
Yelp/John D.
Yelp/Angela K.
The owners here will make you feel like part of the family, while serving authentic Lebanese dishes and homemade desserts. Address: 610 Market St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Food and Friends/Facebook
Food and Friends
This award-winning restaurant has been family-owned for 28 years and has even been featured on the Food Network. Address: 213 W Washington St, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Hillbilly Hot Dogs/Facebook
This quirky restaurant plays with West Virginia stereotypes and delivers creative hot dogs with a tongue-in-cheek smile. Address: 6951 Ohio River Rd, Lesage, WV 25537
Visit Mercer County, WV/Facebook
The Corner Shop/Facebook
This old-fashioned soda shop will take you back in time. Stop in for ice cream made from scratch and delicious burgers. Address: 171 Main St, Bramwell, WV 24715
Yelp/R Q.
Blue Moon Café/Facebook
This cozy cafe has a great outdoor seating area and plenty of delicious choices. They serve fresh food with local ingredients. Address: 200 E High St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
The Char
Yelp/Charity H.
This steakhouse in a beautiful setting has been open since 1965. You can enjoy steak, seafood, and wine. Address: 100 Char Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
Dem 2 Brothers and A Grill
This little shop is said to have some of the best barbecue in West Virginia. They’ve had a visit from the Food Network! Address: 423 Virginia Street West, Charleston, West Virginia 25302.
Muriales/Facebook
This restaurant has been beloved by locals for decades, and serves fine Italian food. Address: 1742 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
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