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. :)“

“Absolutely amazing experience! The staff were knowledgeable and extremely kind. The food was exceptional to say the least. Do yourself a favor and dine here when you get the opportunity. You will not be disappointed.“

“We absolutely love it here! The food is beyond amazing and you cannot beat the atmosphere! The owners and all the staff truly make you feel like they’ve known you forever. I can’t recommend it enough. You’ll just have to try it for yourself! ❤️“

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

“Delicious breakfast and GREAT coffee!“

“This was the first time I visited here and it was great! I loved the Ahi tuna appetizer, just delicious. lol, The food was really good, I ate it so fast I didn’t get a picture of it. I did however take pictures of the mixed drinks. If you just want to stop in for those I highly recommend it! Oh, and I can’t forget the staff!!! They were so sweet and welcoming, and the hostess had on the cutest boots!“

“The food is amazing ! The service is great . They have the best people working there. Everyone is friendly. The food is always good.“

“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“

“We had the pleasure of eating here, twice-breakfast and dinner, while spending the weekend in Charleston. The food was delicious and prepared well. The service was even better. Our server, Zachary, absolutely made sure we were taken care of. Don't miss the open-face omelets or perfectly cooked wings!“

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

“We ordered from Swiftwater to cater a Christmas lunch. I can't say enough about how smooth the process went. They called a couple of times to confirm the order and delivery address. The day of the event, they were on time and set everything up for us.

The quality of the food was great. We had sandwiches, wraps, pasta salad, potato salad, and pepperoni rolls. Portions were generous.

I would definitely consider Swiftwater for catering. We will use them for future events.“

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

“The food year seems to be under seasoned for the most part. The service was excellent. Good hostess. If you’re looking for good seafood , you’ve come to the right place or if you want a good steak or chicken, but if you’re looking for a burger joint, this is not it. The lobster bisque needed more seasoning and so did the rice that came with the meal. My wife and I loved the appetizers. Overall experience 85 out of 100.“

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

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

“Always an 5 star experience!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Duck fat fries and Goat burger were extremely well done. You can tell they put some love in the food.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We spent the night in Charleston during a road trip and Google search led us to Adelphia. Great service, great food, and the hostess Jerryanne was kind enough to have our game put on the big screen. She also stopped by our table a couple of times to check on us and give us tips on other local places to visit. I hope Adelphia appreciates this true gem of an employee!
Our server was wonderful as well, but unfortunately I didn't get her name. We'd absolutely visit again!“

“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“

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

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