DINING

• Casual Dining
• Chinese
• Coffee
• Deli & Bakery
• Fast Food
• Fine Dining
• Greek
• Indian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Mediterranean
• Mexican
• Pizza
• Seafood
  
  
  Price Key:  reflects average entree price  
  
                         $  -   under 7.50
                       $$  -  $7.51 - 13.50
                     $$$  -  $13.51 and over

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Casual Dining

Applebee's Grill & Bar
Casual dining. Two locations - 202 Kanawha Mall, Charleston, 304/925-6334 and 3 Dudley Farms Ln., South Charleston, 304/744-2199.  Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11-1 a.m.  $$

Athletic Club Grill 
West Virginia's original sports bar and grill. Enjoy casual dining in an inviting atmosphere. Located in Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street. 304/347-8700.  Daily 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.;cocktails until 12 a.m., sports bar menu.  $$

Atrium Cafe
Charleston House Holiday Inn, 600 Kanawha Boulevard, E. The Charleston House Coffee Shop serves breakfast and lunch in a light, airy atmosphere. 304/344-4092.  Opened daily 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.   $

Bar 101
Burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, salads and full bar. Opens at 1 p.m. Located at 101 Capitol St., Charleston. 304/346-2280.  Mon-Fri 1 p.m.- 2:30 a.m.and Sat 7 p.m.-2:30 a.m.  Delivery available in downtown area.   $

Bennigan's
The original recipe for fun. Located directly across from the Charleston Civic Center. Extensive casual theme menu has something that will please everyone. 304/343-4281.  Mon-Thur 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11-12 a.m., Sun 12-9 p.m.   $$

Bluegrass Kitchen
Eclectic comfort food with a modern edge made with fresh ingredients.Specilaizing in dishes made from ingredients naturally grown in West Virginia. 304/346-2871.  Mon-Thur 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 10:30 a.m -11 p.m. Closed Sunday.   $-$$

Bob Evans
Bus groups always welcome. South Charleston (I-64, exit 54) 304/744-5040; Kanawha City, (I-77, exit 95) 304/925-2223; Cross Lanes, (I-64, exit 47B) 304/766-5395; South Charleston (Southridge Centre), 304/744-6555. Mon-Sat 6 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.   $

Bridge Road Bistro 
South Hills, Charleston, 304/720-3500.  Lunch- soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily, Lite Fare 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily and Dinner- soups, salads, vegetarian, seafood, meats, poultry, steaks and chops, desserts, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sun thru Thur, 5:30-10 p.m. Fri and Sat. $, $$

Cameron's Cafe 
Homemade soups, sandwiches, boxed lunches, salads and desserts. Located at 303 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston. 304/720-3098. Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Closed Sunday.   $

Capitol Market - 800 Smith St., Charleston.  Open Daily Year Round. 304/344-1905.

• CAPITOL ROASTERS CAFE - (listed under Coffee) 304/344-4900.  
• FRESH SEAFOOD CO. MARKET AND RESTAURANT - Fresh seafood & salads. Home of the big fish sandwich. 304/343-3134.
• SOHO'S - (listed under Italian)

Charleston Town Center Picnic Place & More (restaurants are described under individual categories)                                                     
Open daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 12:30- 6 p.m.

• BENNIGAN'S - (description listed under Casual Dining)
• BEST OF CRETE -Try our homemade Greek specialties. 304/343-3292.
• CHICK-FIL-A - Chicken sandwiches, salads and waffle fries. 304/344-0868.
• CHILI'S GRILL & BAR - (listed under Casual Dining)
• CHINAMAX - 304/389-6115.
• THE CHOP HOUSE - (description listed under Fine Dining)  
• THE COOKIE STORE - Mini cookies to large decorated cookies. 304/344-4463.
• DAIRY QUEEN - Blizzards, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, along with hot dogs and hamburgers. 304/345-4555.
• DIPPIN' DOTS - "The Ice Cream of the Future" - a frozen dessert product in a variety of flavors. 304/342-8256.
• GODIVA CHOCOLATIER - Gourmet chocolate by the piece or in gift box assortment. 304/343-9135.
• GRAZIANO'S PIZZA - Serving authentic Italian pizza and pasta dishes. 304/343-3386.
• Great American COOKIE COMPANY - Cookies, brownies, giant decorated cookies. 304/344-5021.
• OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE (description listed under Casual Dining)
• SAKKIO JAPAN - Specializing in Japanese cuisine. 304/342-6688.
• SBARRO PIZZA - Offering a variety of Italian cuisine. 304/342-9847.
• STARBUCKS - (listed under Coffee)
• STEAK ESCAPE - Featuring steak sandwiches, smashed potatoes and steak salads. 304/346-9555.
• SUBWAY - Large selection of submarine sandwiches and salads that are made to order. 304/346-8193.
• TACO BELL - Fast food Mexican. 304/344-2355.
• TIDEWATER GRILL - (listed under Seafood)
• WHITTINGTON'S FRUIT MART - Fruit, candies, sundries and gift baskets. 304/344-0777.

Chesterfield House 
Continental cuisine, steak, prime rib and seafood.  3112 Chesterfield Ave., SE, Charleston. 304/345-5071.  Serving dinner Mon- Sat. 4:30-9:30 p.m. with lounge open til midnight.  24 hours notice for large groups.   $$

Cilantro's
Serving Tex-Mex fast food with a gourmet twist. Specializing in homemade sauces and salads. Vegitarian friendly. Located 110 McFarland St., Charleston. 304/346-4177.  Mon 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Tues - Sat 10:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.  $

Chili's Bar & Grill 
By the Court Street entrance of the Charleston Town Center. The southwestern flair makes for a casual and relaxing experience. 304/346-7275. Mon-Thur 11 a.m.- 11 p.m., Fri-Sat 11-12 a.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.   $$

Chiller's Restaurant & Gifts 
Home cooking. Breakfast served all day. Middleton Dolls available in the gift shop. Located at 62 Sixth Ave., St. Albans. 304/722-2893.  Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 7 a.m.-2 p.m.   $ 

Cracker Barrel 
Located at 11 Goff Crossing Drive, Cross Lanes. 304/769-0081and 5720 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston. 304/925-6004.  Country cooking.  Sun-Thur 6 a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri-Sat 6 a.m.-11 p.m.   $$

Deli Fresh
Sandwiches, subs, salads and soups. Located at 1405 Greenbrier St., Charleston. 304/345-3354.  Mon-Frd 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sat 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.  $

Delish, Inc. - Re-opening soon! 
An eclectic menu featuring gourmet wraps and chicken satay. 813 Virginia Street, Charleston. 304/346-4177.  Mon 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tues-Sat 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., credit not accepted.   $

Dwight's Restaurant
A family restaurant serving 24 hours a day. 513 MacCorkle Ave., SW, St. Albans. 304/722-1745.  $

Farm Table Restaurant
Homestyle cooking. Located at 419 D Street, South Charleston. 304/744-3850.  Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.- 9 p.m., reservations accepted.   $

Fat Bob's Roadhouse 
Sandwiches, burgers and salads. Located at 4924 MacCorkle Ave., SW, South Charleston. 304/768-1600.  Serves lunch only.  Tues-Sat 11-3 p.m.   $

Fifth Quarter Restaurant 
Choose from prime rib, chicken and seafood and fresh 60-item salad bar. Lounge open daily. 201 Clendenin St., Charleston. 304/345-3933.  Sun -Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.  Lunch $$; Dinner $$$

First Turn Restaurant 
The First Turn Restaurant at Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center features a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts, as well as all your favorite beverages. I-64 Exits 47 and 47A, Cross Lanes. 304/776-1000.  Mon-Fri 5 p.m.-12 p.m., Sat 12 a.m.-12p.m., Sun 12 p.m.- 10 p.m.  $$-$$$

First Watch
Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. 164 Summers St. Charleston.  304/343-3447.  Serves breakfast and
lunch only.  Daily 7 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.  $

Golden Corral 
A family restaurant serving steaks and featuring a large buffet. 412 Goff Mountain Rd., Cross Lanes.
304/769-2240.  Mon-Thur 10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. Fri-Sun 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Reservations accepted for large groups.   $$

Harding's Family Restaurant
Breakfast anytime. A full service, family restaurant with a variety menu and family prices. All major credit cards accepted. Mink Shoals (I-79, exit 1). 304/344-5044.  Mon-Sat 6 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun 7 a.m.-11 p.m.   $$

Hooters  
Serving chicken wings, seafood, steak. 5615 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston. 304/926-8888.  Mon-Thur 11-12 a.m., Fri-Sat 11-1 a.m., Sun 12 a.m.- 10 p.m.   $$

International House of Pancakes   
Breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites. Located at 6308 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston. 304/925-4467.  Breakfast, lunch & dinner.  Sun-Thur 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri & Sat open 24 hours.   $

Kanawha Mall Food Court & Restaurant  

• China Buffet (listed under Chinese)
• COFFEE BEAN - Gourmet coffee and specialty gifts. 304/326-8423  
• The Pretzel Place - Hand rolled pretzels made fresh. 304/925-2016

Krispy Kreme Donuts 
42 Riverwalk Mall, South Charleston. 304/746-4441.  Open daily 6 a.m.- 11 p.m.   $

Lighthouse Emporium and Country Restaurant
Home cooking. Located at 1305 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar. 304/766-9427.  Tues-Thur 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.  Lunch $; Dinner $$

Logan's Roadhouse
Steakhouse.  201 RHL Blvd., Charleston.  304/744-4833.  Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.  $-$$$

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon  
Steakhouse and saloon. 6515 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston. 304/926-8459.  Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.   $$$

Longhorn Steakhouse 
Casual Texas-style atmosphere offering salads, steaks, shrimp and desserts. 91 RHL Boulevard, South Charleston (between Dudley Farms Plaza and The Shops at Trace Fork). 304/744-4112.  Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.   $$

Mayberry's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream 
Hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream sundaes. Located at 1010 6th Avenue, St. Albans. 304/722-2660.  Sun, Tues-Thur 10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri-Sat 10:30 a.m.- 11 p.m.  Credit not accepted. $

Murads' at 35th Street  
American and deli style entrees. Located at 200 35th St., Charleston. 304/925-7814.  Mon-Sat 11-12 a.m., Sun 12 p.m.-11p.m. Delivery available.    $

O'Charley's
Steaks, pasta, salads, sandwiches, plus decadent desserts. 70 RHL Boulevard, South Charleston. 304/746-0921.  Mon-Thur 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun brunch 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m.   $$

Outback Steakhouse 
Consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices. Located at the corner of Lee and Court Streets in the Charleston Town Center. One block away from the Charleston Civic Center. 304/345-0550. Mon-Thur 4- 10:30 p.m., Fri 4- 11:30 p.m., Sat 2- 11:30 p.m., Sun 12- 9:30 p.m. Call ahead for seating for large groups.  Lunch $$; Dinner $$$

Power Alley Grill 
Wide variety of food, from chicken wings and cheese fries to steaks and BBQ Ribs. Located at 601 Morris St., Charleston. 304/720-7640.  Open 11am daily for lunch and dinner. $$

Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant
Southridge Center.  Featuring steaks, wings, seafood, and salads, along with 16 different varities of bar-beque sauces.
2931 Mountaineer Blvd. Charleston, WV 25309 304-746-9401

Rock & Eat Too
Located in the Ramada Plaza Hotel. 400 Second Ave., South Charleston. 304/744-4641.Daily lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon-Thur dinner 5-9 p.m., weekend buffet 5-8 p.m.   Lunch $; Dinner $$

Shoney's Restaurant  
All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, plus soup, salad and fruit bar and full menu of homestyle dishes. Located at 116 Kanawha Blvd., E, Charleston. 304/346-9437. Sun-Thur 7 a.m.- 11 p.m., Fri-Sat 7 a.m.- 1 a.m.   $

Southern Kitchen  
MacCorkle Ave. at 53rd St., in the heart of Kanawha City section of Charleston. Home style cooking and service since 1947. 304/925-3154. Open 24 hours a day, closed Christmas Day. Open 24 hours a day, closed Christmas day.  Credit not accepted.  Breakfast, lunch $; Dinner $$

Texas Steakhouse 
Serving steaks, ribs and chicken. 2815 Mountaineer Blvd., South Charleston (Southridge Centre), 304/744-1255.  Sun-Thur 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.  Lunch $$; Dinner $$$

TGI Friday's 
Appetizers, lunch and dinner menu, desserts. Two locations - 87 RHL Blvd., South Charleston, 304/746-1170 and 4 Goff Mountain Rd., Cross Lanes, 304/769-0800.  Mon-Sat 11-12 a.m., bar closes at 1 a.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-11 p.m., bar closes at 12 a.m.  $$

Tim Horton's Restaurant 
Choose from deli-style sandwiches, fresh baked breads, cookies, donuts, brownies, pies and always freshly-brewed coffee. 223 MacCorkle Ave., SW, St. Albans, 304/722-6515.   Open 24 hours. $

Tomahawks Smokehouse and Saloon  
Located inside the local Indian motorcycle dealership. The restaurant offers a full line of appetizers, sandwiches, seafood, pasta, steaks and ribs and more. 5930 MacCorkle Ave., SW. St. Albans. 304/201-2065.  Lunch served Tues-Fri from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Open for dinner Tue-Fri from 3-10 p.m., noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and 1-10 p.m. on Sunday.   Lunch $; Dinner $$

The Wren's Nest Restaurant 
Since 1926, the Wren's Nest has been serving homestyle food. Step back in time in a 1940s log cabin roadside supper club. Enjoy the collection of military and civilian memorabilia dating back to World War II. Located one mile out Coal River Road in St. Albans.  Open by reservations only! 304/727-3224. Entertaining motorcoach groups is a specialty. $$$

White Water Grille
Continental cuisine in the Marriott Hotel. Serving family sized meals at family pleasing deals. 200 Lee St., E, Charleston. 304/345-6500. Open daily 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. with bar and roomservice available til midnight.  $$

China Buffet
Mongolian Barbecue. Seafood on buffet Friday and Saturday nights. Take-out menu available. Banquet facilities. 304/925-6689.  Mon-Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m., reservations accepted.  $

China Garden
Enjoy Szechaun-Hunan Peking cuisine, either dine-in or take-out. 160 Court St., Charleston. 304/343-1807.  Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.  $$

China Gourmet
Large Chinese buffet, including the Mongolian stir-fry bar with a variety of fresh meats and vegetables prepared fresh.  34 RHL Blvd., Charleston. 304/746-9990. Lunch $, dinner $$

Coco Restaurant  
All you can eat Chinese buffet, featuring Mongolian Barbecue and sushi selections. Located at 50 Nitro Marketplace, Cross Lanes. 304/776-7003.  Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., reservations accepted for parties of five or more.  Lunch $; Dinner $$

Main Tin  
Chinese cuisine, take-out or delivery. 242 7th Ave., South Charleston. 304/744-2900.   Mon-Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 p.m.   $

Rice Bowl  
Chinese restaurant serving authentic Mandarin and Szechuan Chinese cuisine. 121 Goff Mountain Rd., Cross Lanes (adjacent to Nitro Marketplace). 304/776-6888.  Daily 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.   $

Coffee

Capitol Roasters Cafe
Serving gourmet coffee, soups, sandwiches and in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Beans to go. Two locations. 160 Summers St., Charleston 304/720-7375 and the Capitol Market 304/344-4900.  Mon-Thur 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  $-$$

Joe Muggs
Located inside Books-A-Million. 212 RHL Boulevard. 304-746-2984

Starbucks
Premium coffee blends, tea, frappacinos, and an array of desserts. Charleston Town Center Center Court. 304/346-1634.  Mon- Sat 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun 11a.m.- 6p.m.   $

Taylor Books
Gourmet coffee and tea, espresso, latte and desserts. 226 Capitol Street. 304/342-1461.  Mon-Thur 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. and Sun 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.   $