101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia
Delectable, tantalizing and fulfilling – these are just some of the words used to describe West Virginia’s diverse selection of restaurants. From down-home country favorites such as fried potatoes and corn-on-the-cob, to international cuisine served with fine wine, West Virginia is full of mouth-watering aromas and scrumptious flavors. Whatever your taste or dining style, discovering and sampling the Mountain State’s rich food heritage will without a doubt satisfy your cravings.
The West Virginia Division of Tourism and the Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia* partnered to identify some of the best “can’t miss” eateries across the state. These selections are the “people’s choice” and are only a sampling of what West Virginia has to offer. You are encouraged to visit these and the other out-of-the-way unique places found around the state. We hope you enjoy your meal!
To view the complete list of 101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia, visit our Travel Planner and select the 101 Places to Dine category, or click here.
Fair and Festival Favorites
The most delicious part of any West Virginia fair or festival is the food. From time-honored favorites such as corndogs, funnel cakes and roasted corn-on-the-cob to unique fare like buckwheat pancakes, ramps and pepperoni rolls, West Virginia offers a menu of festivals that will have you waiting in line for second helpings. For a schedule of fairs and festivals and for more information, visit the West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals Web site at www.wvfairsandfestivals.org.
Farm Fresh
Fresh fruits and ripe vegetables are plentiful at West Virginia’s casual, open-air farmers’ markets. Local growers offer a wide variety of seasonal produce, crisp, fresh and ready for your table. In many markets you’ll also find specialty stores selling several other West Virginia favorites, such as homemade sauces, wines, soaps, crafts and much, much more! To learn more, visit www.wvagriculture.org.
West Virginia Wineries
Fine wine and West Virginia. This combination may sound surprising to some, but the art of wine making is taking place all over the Mountain State. West Virginia presents a collection of wineries including Potomac Highland, Forks of the Cheat, Daniel Vineyards, Mountaineer, Lambert Vintage Wines and West-Whitehill. Each has its own distinctive blend of vineyards, wines and styles.
Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia
The Collaborative for 21st Century Appalachia is a grassroots nonprofit organization that was formed in 2005 to begin the promotion of community and economic development by encouraging a new way of Appalachian cooking with a healthier version of traditional foods emphasizing local ingredients and agritourism. For more information about The Collaborative for 21st Century Appalachia visit www.wvfarm2u.org.