40 Best American Restaurants near Kanawha City

“Can never go wrong with Bob Evans. At least in my opinion, they're usually good.

I had a turkey club sandwich that they call legendary or something to that effect. Pretty good sandwich, though I forgot to tell my waitress I didn't want the cheese on it. No biggie, I'm just not a fan of cheese in general. I think it came with provolone. It also comes with a side, I chose fries.

I also tried a mixed fruit juice drink they had going on for summer. It was apple and pomegranate juice together. I highly recommend it if you're seeking a nicely blended refresher, good stuff.

Staff were friendly, but you can normally count on that. Recommended.

Vegetarian options: They offer a variety of salads. They're advertised with chicken and other meats, but I'm sure you can order salads without meat.

Parking: This location has a lot of free parking.

Kid-friendliness: There were kids crying while I was there. I couldn't see them though, just heard them.

Wheelchair accessibility: There's no steps around the restaurant, and the restrooms are wheelchair accessible.“

“I love this restaurant! It’s definitely mine & my husband’s favorite. Enjoy the environment and every single one of the staff!! 🫶🏻“

“One of our top three spots for lunch and always our first choice for breakfast. Excellent food, from the menu to their amazing specials, and a great staff make Coco’s a top spot in town for breakfast or lunch.“

“Laury’s provides a phenomenal experience every time we dine here. This is mine and my husband’s go-to dinner for celebrations, birthdays, or just when we want to ensure we’ll have an amazing meal and enjoy the ambiance. I recommend this restaurant to everyone for the ultimate fine dining experience. Laury’s is by far the best dining experience not only in the Charleston area, but I would go as far to say out of anywhere we have dined. Ever. We travel regularly and are always trying out new restaurants, but nothing compares. We have tried nearly everything on the menu and whether you are ordering their least expensive dish to their most expensive steak, you cannot go wrong. Laury’s is truly the best!“

“We went to the attached bar. I gave the 1 star on food because we arrived just as they were closing the food down and didn't want to bother them by ordering last second. We will try to arrive earlier than 8pm next time so we have time to order and enjoy some food. The drinks were well made and they didn't skimp on the alcohol! They have Karaoke and the DJ is very kind and helps you feel at home when singing. The atmosphere is soft lighting and makes you feel safe and at home. The bartenders were helpful and the male bartender was my ABSOLUTE favorite! He was SO helpful and fun to talk to! The guy that worked as "Bus boy" was SUPER friendly and helpful as well! 10/10 DEFINITELY recommend!

Parking: There is a paid parking lot across the street with plenty of space and a short Walk to the bar and restaurant. Also, very affordable in the evening and weekends.“

“Fish and Chips , Summer Salad with Salmon was wonderful!“

“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!!“

“Had layover long driving stops in charleston a few times past couples years and made this my go to takeout breakfast burrito spot after the first time. Last time took a wrap for lunch on the road and hit the spot. Fantastic staff. Fantastic food“

“ATE THERE 10/15/2024 WITH GROUP THAT GOES OUT ONCE A MONTH. ORDERED THE CATFISH AND WAS SURPRISED AT THE SIZE LOOKED LIKE THEY TOOK ONE PIECE AND SERVED IT AS TWO AFTER THEY RAISED THE PRICE.“

“We were hosting a fundraiser for 150 people and knew we needed something special for our first year event. We found EXACTLY what we needed at Thyme After Time Southern Cuisine and Catering. It is truly southern comfort food at its finest! The buffet spread was delicious, but their prosciutto wrapped, asparagus, were so flavorful and the beef and sweet potato skewers were a show stopper! I highly recommend Thyme After Time for your next special occasion. Their staff was friendly professional and really worked hard to create an unforgettable dining experience.“

“Our retirement group has been there 3 times now love lunch buffet“

“Always an 5 star experience!“

“Went for the first time amazing burgers!!! The service was great as well!!!“

“very friendly and clean... Buffet was full and our Server Tina made our visit very comfortable... I will stop in again when in town“

“Quick, friendly service. We had a minor issue but the server Jen took care of it immediately. The manager Ian came over and made it obvious that it was a one off and not normal. We left feeling completely satisfied! Excellent lunch/dinner choice near the convention center!! A+++“

“I picked up the early Thanksgiving dinner this evening and it was so delicious. The turkey and ham were so tender and flavorful. The dressing was seasoned perfectly, and the mac & cheese, greens, and sweet potatoes were absolute treats. I’ll be looking for a regular menu and specials in the future.“

“Stopped by Sunday at noon for lunch and it was pretty busy I’m assuming people getting out of church were stopping in as well but despite this our meals were brought out pretty quickly, faster than I thought it would be.
The staff are friendly and they do work really hard delivering great service and keeping the place nice and clean.“

“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!“

“Go during the day to avoid the loud drunk scene at night if you’re not into that! Good spot, of course please get at that fried feta 🤤 the pitas it came with had a mild fridge taste but the feta was so good it didn’t even matter at that point.“

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

“We need the other french fries back please!!!“

“We had two great meals!! Reuben and Hamburger. The fries and onion rings were great. Also to end the meal Blueberry Cheesecake!! Wow!! Can't wait to come back.“

“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.“

“Really enjoyed this friendly restaurant.“

“Jennifer has taken care of on several occasions in the afternoon generally. Today she did agay. (3-19-25)
She's always smiling and super busy but it never shows. I hope you let her know that it's noticed... It's a great part of the experience... Definitely we'll be back.“

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

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

“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“

“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!“

“My son and I got breakfast here this morning. First time I'd ever tried this place. It did not disappoint. Service was fast and friendly. Restaraunt was clean and neat. The food was great. I got a breakfast platter. The biscuits were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The sausage gravy seemed to be made in house with the sausage grease (the best kind.) The sausage we got was perfectly seasoned and the home fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned. I would recommend this place if you're in the area or need a break from driving on thr interstate.“

“The Staff is always friendly, I think the problem is MOST PEOPLE, INCLUDING SENIORS THINK THIS SHONEYS IS CLOSED. I HAD SO MANY PEOPLE SAY, THEY ARE STILL OPEN? I SAID YES. SO SHONEYS PLEASE GET THE MESSAGE OUT. THERE ARE A LOT OF SENIOR THAT WOULD COME. SUNDAY I'M SURE YOU WOULD GET A LOT MORE ON SENIOR DAYS AND AFTER CHURCH!!! ADVERTISE. A LOT OF SENIOR ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK. *******“

“Service was great. Our steak was overcooked and dry though which was disappointing as we were out for our anniversary. But the waitress could tell I was struggling eating it and took it off the bill without me asking for anything. That was very appreciated! They were extremely busy so we'll give them a try again. The strawberry dessert was DELICIOUS! 🤤“

“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 prices are WAY too high for the box lunches or I would probably eat here once every week or two. Fortunately, their receipts have promos on them if you complete a survey etc. and they often email promos/coupons. The staff is CLEAN, very friendly and has treated me very well. I am disappointed they discontinued baked beans as a side. The croissants and cookies are especially tasty. Happy to still have this business in our area“

“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“

“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“

“Food was good 👍 thanks hope we can come back“

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