50 Best American Restaurants near South Charleston

“Best Tudors in Kanawha Valley. Biscuits are always fresh and the staff somehow always make me laugh and are very friendly!“

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

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

“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“

“I came here after an appointment in the area to read and enjoy some breakfast. I always love an eggs Benedict which they had a couple choices to choose from. I got the shredded beef Eggs Benny, with potatoes, and English breakfast tea. (They have Cholula which is one of my favorite hot sauces for morning meals.)
My waitresses were speedy, punctual and so friendly. It was a bit crowded, but only waited 5 minutes for my table. (Even going alone I got a whole booth to myself)
Enjoyed casually ease dropping on the tables next to me, and wasn't interrupted while reading a novel. It's a stimulating atmosphere, I find most corporate breakfast chains are. It's definitely worth a stop in, if you're in the area. :)“

“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!“

“I love when restaurants are alive, and this place really has that atmosphere. 🍾 I loved it! I wish the menu had more to offer, and the price to add meat to a salad was crazy. It was $12 for a salad, then +$12 to add meat… Yeah, no one is ordering a salad. 🥗 But the burgers we got was great, the chicken sandwich I got had nice grill marks just hard to chew and the portions was great, and I really liked the mocktails. Thank you! 🍹“

“My wife was craving pancakes and some place with all day breakfast so I used an AI searched the criteria that included something local. It pops up and it was near to where we live. We tried breakfast items. The food was good and decent atmosphere. We both love the fact that the place was locally owned and we like to support local as opposed to chains. 90 out of 100“

“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!!“

“Boneless wings tasted like pickle juice so I guess they bought them at Sam’s first time the food was nasty but won’t ever go back“

“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!!!!!“

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

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

“We will definitely go back. Great service and food .“

“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 !!!“

“Nitro Tudors...wraps & biscuits are the best“

“Food was delicious and service was top notch! Cajun chicken pasta and chicken wrap were awesome! Kid friendly too!“

“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.“

“Always an 5 star experience!“

“Jessica H. took really good care of us. She served us dinner. She was very sweet and friendly. It was nice to have someone like her, after being on the road all day long. We will be sure to stop by again, when we are in the area. Thanks again, Phil & Donna“

“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!“

“Really enjoyed this friendly restaurant.“

“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.“

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

“Our server (Lillie W) was great! She was very attentive and quick with anything we needed. We ordered a Greek quesadilla, triple Play platter ( adelphia hot boneless wings, fried feta, and mini cheese burgers) Southwest turkey tortilla wrap. Wild and wonderful (blue drink) espresso martini (was missing it's cold foam on top for some reason) the quesadilla was delicious, the boneless wings were on point! Friday was good but definitely filling, the cheeseburgers were good but very greasy and once it lost its heat it got dry. The rap was good and the drinks were delicious 😋 definitely a little expensive for what you get. Was disappointed in the bo cold foam for the coffe drink but it was still good 😊“

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

“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.“

“We got to watch a deluge and lightning 🌩 storm from the comfort of our table at Applebee's near the big mall outside of Charleston WV. Delicious meals and appetizers and good company. Our server was nice and always ahead of our requests for drinks and anything else we needed.“

“HANNAH WAS AMAZING!
This place is absolutely beautiful. You cannot beat the view from their outside deck area. It's wonderful! The food was ten out of ten...burgers were cooked perfectly, onion rings were crunchy. Mozzarella sticks are delicious, they had the cheese pull people talk about.It was our first time getting up here and Hannah was so amazing telling us about their different specials and the events they do throughout the week. Definitely will be going back.“

“Went to drumming‘s bar and Grill with my wife. I tried the hotdog and the bologna sandwich. She tried the bacon turkey club. We tried the taquito appetizer. The food was good cheaply priced can’t say much for the bathrooms, but it’s a sports bar with no consistency on decor Christmas lights, surfboards pirates, and a dragon out front as a part of their sign like I said no congruency. I feel like they’ve built this place in under Bob’s basement but once again it’s a bar what can I say. All in all I give it an 85 out of 100.“

“Stopped in here looking for a West Virginia hot dog as we were visiting the Charleston area. I'm very familiar with Nitro as I lived here in the late 70s and early 80s. Jumped online, did a Google search and Katherine's café came up With a good rating for hot dogs. Tiffany, our server was super polite and for a small café with a bar this place was very clean! Even the bathrooms were super clean! That goes a long way anytime I'm visiting any type of restaurant. We had A West Virginia hot dog a couple of days before at another location but it wasn't nearly as good as the one we had here. Outstanding! Give them a try.“

“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!“

“Nice food we go there so much that they know us by order“

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

“The Tap is great! We were here a few weeks ago and had a wonderful time. The manager is so nice and knowledgable. They have an excellent selection of WV craft beers & WV ciders. They also do cocktails, sangria, and have a good selection of bourbon. We have had a charcuterie board (very nice), their Buffalo Chicken dip (it’s delicious), and Potato Skins (tasty). They have burgers, bbq,, sandwiches, and some other appetizers on the menu. We are here tonight and they are having a costume party from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Come on out to The Tap in downtown St. Albans.“

“Great food, friendly people & atmosphere. Love this place :) ps- best onion rings ever!!!“

“This place is amazing. We were staying at cross lanes and came here. Our waiter Walter was amazing the drinks and food are amazing. We will be back for sure.“

“Nice updated building, new machines, wide variety of snacks. Not a place that I play at daily but no complaints about it either..I would recommend checking it out if you have not done so...

Parking: You are not likely to have parking issues here because it's located in a plaza...Often I see cars parked right up front of the doors so no worries there...“

“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“

“Had such a great experience at LongHorn Steakhouse! 🤠🔥
From the food to the service, everything was on point. And McKenzie was amazing—so friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without missing a beat.
Definitely one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. 10/10 recommend! 🥩✨“

“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“

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

“Excellent pizza, excellent service. Great people working there. Absolutely recommend their food!“

“Rarely had any bad or overcooked food from this location. Usually good service. Sucks they shortened their hours from 7pm to 2pm. Edit: Open to 7pm again. Must have been pandemic related.“