West Virginia had incredible food options all over the state. It’s not hard to find a great place to eat, but some of the best restaurants are the ones that take a little effort to find. Check out these 10 hidden gems.
- Provence Market Cafe, Bridgeport
Artworks WV
Yelp/CC C. This little cafe serves Appalachian/French fusion food. It’s in the quiet area of town, away from the big shopping area of Bridgeport/Clarksburg. You’ll find it sharing a building with Artworks, so check out the art after lunch. Address: 603 S Virginia Ave., Bridgeport, WV.
- Drovers Inn, Wellsburg
Drovers Inn
Drovers Inn This beautiful inn dates back to 1848, and started as a restaurant in 1967. It’s located in the quiet town of Wellsburg, and the food and atmosphere make it well worth the trip. Address: 1001 Washington Pike Wellsburg, WV.
- Rosemary’s Thyme, Kingwood
Rosemary’s Thyme Mexican Restaurant LLC/Facebook
Rosemary’s Thyme Mexican Restaurant LLC/Facebook This delightful Mexican restaurant is tucked away inside Preston County Country Club. Many fans make the drive from the Morgantown area just to eat here. Address: 183 Club House Dr., Kingwood, WV.
- The Boxcar, St. Marys
The Boxcar/Facebook
The Boxcar/Facebook St. Marys is one of the few towns in the United States where freight trains share city streets with automotive traffic. The Boxcar celebrates this with railroad themes and delicious food. Address: 415 2nd St, Saint Marys, WV.
- Diehls, Nitro
Yelp/Brett L.
Yelp/Arden H. Diehl’s may not be world-famous, but it’s certainly well-known in the Nitro area. They’ve been serving up delicious home-style food for many years, and have passionately loyal customers. Address: 152 Main Ave Frnt, Nitro, WV.
- La Trattoria, Martinsburg
TripAdvisor/MarkC00
La Trattoria/Facebook It would be easy to miss La Trattoria if you were driving by, but you’d be missing out! This unassuming location is the number one rated restaurant in Martinsburg. This family-owned restaurant serves up delicious Italian food. Address: 148 Lutz Ave, Martinsburg, WV.
- Noah’s Eclectic Bistro, Charleston
Yelp/Jason M.
Noah’s Eclectic Bistro/Facebook This restaurant has just 11 tables, and you’ll probably find them all full. Chef Noah offers incredibly creative world fusion dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Address: 110 McFarland St, Charleston, WV.
- Jewel City Seafood, Huntington
Jewel City Seafood/Facebook
Jewel City Seafood/Facebook This tiny restaurant in the big city has some of the best seafood in the tri-state area. Address: 1317 4th Ave, Huntington, WV.
- Later Alligator, Wheeling
Later Alligator/Facebook
TripAdvisor/Psc2419xi This little shop on a one-way street in the market district serves incredible crepes and tacos. Address: 2145 Market St, Wheeling, WV.
- Stefano’s, Morgantown
Stefano’s of Morgantown/Facebook
TripAdvisor/SherYip This fine dining restaurant is found in a surprising location… under a bowling alley! Even if it’s a bit unexpected, the food is sure to bowl you over. Address: 735 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV.
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Artworks WV
Yelp/CC C.
This little cafe serves Appalachian/French fusion food. It’s in the quiet area of town, away from the big shopping area of Bridgeport/Clarksburg. You’ll find it sharing a building with Artworks, so check out the art after lunch. Address: 603 S Virginia Ave., Bridgeport, WV.
Drovers Inn
This beautiful inn dates back to 1848, and started as a restaurant in 1967. It’s located in the quiet town of Wellsburg, and the food and atmosphere make it well worth the trip. Address: 1001 Washington Pike Wellsburg, WV.
Rosemary’s Thyme Mexican Restaurant LLC/Facebook
This delightful Mexican restaurant is tucked away inside Preston County Country Club. Many fans make the drive from the Morgantown area just to eat here. Address: 183 Club House Dr., Kingwood, WV.
The Boxcar/Facebook
St. Marys is one of the few towns in the United States where freight trains share city streets with automotive traffic. The Boxcar celebrates this with railroad themes and delicious food. Address: 415 2nd St, Saint Marys, WV.
Yelp/Brett L.
Yelp/Arden H.
Diehl’s may not be world-famous, but it’s certainly well-known in the Nitro area. They’ve been serving up delicious home-style food for many years, and have passionately loyal customers. Address: 152 Main Ave Frnt, Nitro, WV.
TripAdvisor/MarkC00
La Trattoria/Facebook
It would be easy to miss La Trattoria if you were driving by, but you’d be missing out! This unassuming location is the number one rated restaurant in Martinsburg. This family-owned restaurant serves up delicious Italian food. Address: 148 Lutz Ave, Martinsburg, WV.
Yelp/Jason M.
Noah’s Eclectic Bistro/Facebook
This restaurant has just 11 tables, and you’ll probably find them all full. Chef Noah offers incredibly creative world fusion dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Address: 110 McFarland St, Charleston, WV.
Jewel City Seafood/Facebook
This tiny restaurant in the big city has some of the best seafood in the tri-state area. Address: 1317 4th Ave, Huntington, WV.
Later Alligator/Facebook
TripAdvisor/Psc2419xi
This little shop on a one-way street in the market district serves incredible crepes and tacos. Address: 2145 Market St, Wheeling, WV.
Stefano’s of Morgantown/Facebook
TripAdvisor/SherYip
This fine dining restaurant is found in a surprising location… under a bowling alley! Even if it’s a bit unexpected, the food is sure to bowl you over. Address: 735 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV.
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