42 Best American Restaurants in Charleston

“One of the best dinners I’ve ever had in WV. My wife and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Love the goat cheese and beet salad!“

“I would highly recommend eating here the food is absolutely delicious the atmosphere is really great if I had to rate this place it's 10/10 on everything hands down 100% we will differently be back again for some more food !“

“Absolutely the BEST restaurant in Charleston. Top notch service. The food is ALWAYS cooked to perfection. Elegant atmosphere.“

“Delicious breakfast and GREAT coffee!“

“The steak was excellent. If you’re into whiskey this place is for you, but the beer selection was not bad with the staples and a few local brews. It’s definitely an older building with a lot of character. I’ll definitely be stopping back the next time I’m in town.“

“Had lunch today for takeout. The enchilada soup was delicious and spicy. The Turkey Pesto wrap was delicious and a good size. Will definitely be returning!!“

“Always an 5 star experience!“

“Popped in for lunch - really nice atmosphere. Reuben was quite good with a nice unique twist of caramelized sauerkraut. Fries were seasoned and crispy. Lunch partner had the 101 Roll and was equally satisfied with her selection. Will def return. Server was attentive, speed of the food was a bit slow - but you could tell everything was freshly prepared.“

“Ate at QD today food was GREAT, service was fast and friendly, and prices were very inexpensive. We will be back!!!!! Billy D was GREAT!!!!!“

“I use Swiftwater catered boxed lunches for my lifeguard classes each year

Giving a local business my support as well as providing my customers with a great lunch option

Our students love the offerings and taste of the lunch while we learn valuable skills

Would HIGHLY recommend using them for your catering needs ! Big or small !!!“

“The food is delicious and presentation enticing, professional and lovely. The staff are very friendly, professional and engaging with the patrons. The menu isn’t large but there is something that will delight anyone’s tastes. The atmosphere is soft and inviting. It’s a hidden gem. One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston.“

“The food was awesome, everything was good. I had, jalapeño cheese sticks, cheeseburger, sweet tea and cornbread.“

“Food was excellent.Also I had an excellent server.Her name was Emily,need more servers like her.“

“Highly recommend checking this place out! It’s been on our list for a while, and we finally made it in last night. It completely exceeded our expectations.
We started with the boneless garlic parmesan wings, which were perfectly crispy and full of flavor. For our mains, we ordered the Backyard BBQ Burger and the Triple Bacon Smash Burger, both served with a large side of fries. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.
We’ll definitely be back!“

“On August 25, 2025, before my Delta flight at 3:25 pm, I stopped at the bar and ordered a decaf coffee. The woman behind the counter went above and beyond—she brewed a fresh pot and even offered to make it easier for me to take on the plane. Instead of a regular to-go cup, she poured it into a water bottle so it would be more convenient. Her thoughtfulness was outstanding. I wish I could remember her name.“

“I’ve been going into this location for several months in the morning. The young man with the salt and pepper hair is always so polite and nice. He makes my whole experience so much better. He remembers what I buy every morning and has it ready and waiting for me. Great customer service from this young man! I’ve had previous experiences at this location that were not so nice and stopped going for a long time. He makes my day a bit brighter. Kudos for such a pleasant person Cold Spot!“

“Absolutely the place to go. Amazing food and atmosphere. The service was amazing too. Will definitely be a regular.“

“Really enjoyed this friendly restaurant.“

“We had pizza, home made chips, chicken tenders and fries. Everything was really good! We will definitely be back!“

“I want to give a shout out to Reb Lobster in Charleston.The food was so good but honestly the best part was the waitor Skyler(hope I spelled that right)This waitor was honestly the best I've ever had any where! Asked for our names and always called us by them while serving us.We never ran out of bisquits,drinks,etc and it was so nice having a waitor that interacted with the customers on this level!“

“The best steakhouse in Charleston that I’ve been to. Service is normally good and food is great. The only advice for improvement is the online wait list. I’ve joined it numerous times only to wait and wait in my car then get a text to just go inside and wait another 10-15 minutes. This needs worked on.“

“Been here so many times I can't count but never said anything about my experience. This is by far the best place for Cajun dry rub wings. They are amazing. The ghost pepper burger is great as well. I had the jalapeno cheese sticks for the first time today and I'll never get plain again. I will be back again for sure“

“The place has pretty decent food
It's kind of a hidden spot that not a lot of people don't know about.
The food is pretty good but just a little too pricey for what it is.
And sometimes it takes a while to order.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tudor’s Biscuit World in Kanawha City is a true West Virginia gem. There’s nothing quite like starting your morning with a hot, buttery biscuit piled high with eggs, bacon, sausage, or even fried apples. Their breakfast is hearty, homemade, and consistently delicious—just like Grandma used to make.

The staff here are always friendly and welcoming, and even when it’s busy (which it often is, because it’s that good), they keep the line moving with a smile. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing something to go, the service is quick and the food always hits the spot.

My go-to is the Thundering Herd or the Ron—can’t go wrong with either. It’s comfort food that feels like home, and no visit to the Kanawha Valley feels complete without a stop at Tudor’s.“

“The Bucket at Eagle View, provides welcome friendly atmosphere. Ample seating inside and outside. The view from outside provides something to remember.
The menu has a wide variety bar fare ,tasty to the pallet.
Cheers Amanda“

“Love this little hide away. Super people fun atmosphere great food too! Definitely coming back tomorrow.“

“Great service and food. Recommend them without any reservations.“

“Called the restaurant many times Monday 11/4 to order food. Could not get to a live person answering call. Can only get the meal on phone, listed unavailable online. Sad can’t get answer to order food“

“Clean, locally owned, real milkshakes, good service, delicious food“

“We had a wonderful lunch, great service and an overall pleasant experience here Saturday afternoon. The wings, the seafood and the gyros were all excellent as was the service. Just a great time and the pumpkin 🎃 cider 🍺 was amazing“

“Went here for the first time and the owner behind the counter was INSANELY NICE. He showed me everything he served and let me take my time in ordering. The service was quick helpful and an enjoyable experience. The food is great. I recommend the cajun chicken. My only regret is how fast i scarfed down the food i wish i savored it more. Definitely recommend.“

“Let me tell you our server was amazing!! Very kind and patient!! His name was Damien. I think he deserves a raise!! The food was also amazing and as I said service was amazing!! Would come back if Damien was our server!! And lots of praise to the people who made our food too!! Amazing amazing!!“

“Hostess was amazing went on 8/6/26. She deserves a raise. Was prompt with seating, right back to her post to help the next group. She was easy to talk to (didn't stumble over her words like some do) bartender was slangin drinks like her life depended on it. Kinda a creepy lookin guy standing in the entrance to the employees only area with his arms crossed. Had me weirded out a Lil bit. Keep up the good work. And creepy lookin guy just needs to relax. If your management you could do some walking around, bullshit with some customers, you ain't gotta stay in one spot and look like a wannabe bouncer.“

“There is nothing negative I can say. The food was delicious as always. I had the fish and chicken with Mac n cheese and green beans. The green beans were seasoned just right. The young lady who took my drive thru order and worked the window was very polite. It was an overall wonderful and pleasant experience. Plus they were fast in giving me my order!!!“

“I really enjoyed IHOP today“

“I ordered online for pick up , my order was delayed by 15 minutes for chicken tenders when I got home I realized they forgot to sauce the tenders and also forgot my bourbon beans but service people were welcoming just wished I got what I ordered“

“Our server was epic and the food was good but saw a lady who seemed to be a manager of some sorts named Vera come out and verbally reprimand an employee that was working behind the buffet doing a really good job I might say ,when she told her that they were low on cottage cheese she talked to her very demeaning way and I thought it was the wrong way to handle it. I might add there's another incident with Vera was at the front desk complaining because she was upset that the wait staff doesn't have to pay taxes on their tips.“

“Bob Evans never disapponts. This one didn't either. The wife and I love Bob Evans. Any time we are in this part of the country, it feels comforting. We love the roast beef. We also grabbed banana bread to go. The entire staff was beyond magnificent.couldn't ask for anything more.“

“Had porterhouse and it was fixed perfect“

“hi this is the girl that comes in the Chili's restaurant with her stepsister just to draw and color pictures and stuff and I just want to say it's been the best restaurant in the world I love Chili's“

“Food was okay, but the fried pickles were way too oily. The server was attentive, and kept our drinks full. The bathroom was kind of dirty, and the outside of the bathroom door was really dirty. It was grimy and sticky. Please clean the bathroom door!“

“the wild heat is the best wings“