This is was my first time at Alma Beas and can I say the lead Bartender Frank was superb. Felt like being at home in a restaurant. We ordered the ribeye and brisket prepared by Chef T. It was phenomenal. So much flavor and complexity and the environment itself is beautiful and rustic. read more

One word to describe this place and the food... INCREDIBLE! The ambiance and service is great also. read more

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We love Alma Bea. Delicious and creative food and cocktails, ample seating at both bar and dining room, and fun staff. It's a must-do if you're visiting and a must-do often if you live close by. read more

Amazing service, a unique vibe and a wonderfully delicious selection of entrees and desserts make Alma Bea a standout! The perfect place for an intimate, romantic dinner, my wife and I always have a great time here. It's nestled in a little adorable county town. I never walk away unsatisfied. Comfort food at its absolute best! read more

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Incredible all around great service great atmosphere and great food. I met a friend for dinner. We both ordered off the special menu. I had pumpkin wedding stew, and he had venison sliders and tater tots. I will definitely be returning. read more

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Duck and root veggies and huckleberry ape pie were amazing. Best food I can remember having. And I live near DC and did not expect this quality! read more

We just had our 10 year anniversary dinner here. I'm so glad a friend told us about this restaurant! I had the seared ribeye and my wife had the bison short ribs. We left with happy plates. We loved the wood smokey smell and the local folklore atmosphere. We want to try the brunch! read more

Yummmmm we stumbled upon this restaurant since it was Pie Day and once we went in the aroma invited us to stay for lunch. The food was delicious and plentiful we didn't have much room for pie...so I got a slice of key lime to go and it didn't not fail. Check it out for yourself. Oh and the brisket smelled amazing. read more

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Great service and great date night location! We went there for dinner while staying at the Bavarian Inn. The dishes were the talk of the table. Terrific presentation and great taste! read more

Alma Bea - Duck breast - Barbeque Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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We shared the charcuterie plate. Not a typical one. Fried pickles. Catfish, crab salad, slaw and sourkrout. . Also had a goat cheese tart with a generous salad. We over estimated our appetite because that would have been enough. But we also had cornmeal crusted rockfish and barbecue brisket. We had to take a lot of it home, but it was just fine the next day. This is a really good restaurant that deserves a visit. read more

Alma Bea - Maple syrup corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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Excellent place! We went for brunch, but primarily opted for lunch options. We'd describe this as highbrow, sophisticated country cookin'. I had the gumbo, which was so flavorful of crab, mussels, and dirty rice. Others at the table had biscuits and smoked brisket gravy (so unique and delicious). We all got sample tiny biscuit bites, which were all warm and buttery perfection. Service was warm and friendly. We will definite return! read more

The food was good. But was it good for the price? NO. It was special occasion prices for average food. There are much better options in Shepherdstown. We were over $100 for lunch for 2 people. The service was also lackluster and we really didn't see our waitress very often. the food took a long time to come out even though the place was pretty much empty. We looked forward to trying this place because of the reviews but see no reason to return. read more

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I just wanted to rave about this absolutely amazing gems!! What a great find!! The food was out of this world, every bite was exceptional!! They brought out an amuse-bouche of fiddle head ferns that simply made the eyes role back in your head!! The crusted rockfish was perhaps one of the top ten meals I hav ever had, I can't gush enough about it!! My girlfriend got the brisket that was simply delicious!! I can't leave a review without mentioning Christian our waiter!! He as excellent and great with recommendations!! read more

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This place is a gem. Not sure why it took us a year of being in the area before dining here! Great service, delicious fresh food, spacious dinning, full bar, unique decor. Parking lot (key in Sheppardstown) Gender neutral restrooms A little loud inside. The menu highlights Appalachian cuisine (meals designed to be filling and full of flavor with an emphasis on local, seasonal, and preserved ingredients) What we ate: *Brunswisk stew *Bacon wrapped crabcake with kale and beets *Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie with potlikker greens *Smoked Baby Back Ribs with spaetzle, bacon & kale, sumac maple apples *Blueberry Tiramisu *Tobassco Pie My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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I think if we were dining in I might have given them all 5 stars. As it was, we were traveling through the area and wanted something not gas food to bring back to the hotel. This place was on a restaurant list provided by the hotel. Yelp said they did carry out and it had great reviews. The chicken pot pie sounded pretty good so we gave them a call. It would be ready quickly so that was a plus. I went in and picked it up, the decor and atmosphere was very nice. I was getting excited for dinner. What caught my attention and why the lower review was that it was frozen and had directions on how to heat it in an oven. I understand why they had to pre cook it because of the way it was cooked, but they could have warmed it up before they served it. We're traveling and had no oven. So, I thawed it out and the heated it in the low powered microwave that was in the hotel room. The food was good, but it would have been nice to know it was frozen. At least I was able to heat it eventually. What if we didn't have a microwave in the room? Since we're traveling and no way to keep it, it would have gone to waste read more

The food was decent. Service was lackluster. I had to ask for a drink refill. The food was taking a while, so they did offer us an appetizer on the house which was nice. We got one check and had to ask to have it split. The waitress said she could take our money and do it up front, or did we want to see the bill. Of course I want to see the bill. They have a credit card price on the bill and a cash price (although they charge you tax based on the credit card price.) We both gave cash. The waitress said she wasn't sure she had change. Came back and confirmed she didn't and asked if we could pay by credit card. Still charged us more for using a card, even though we had cash. The table next to us had their dinner delivered, and I heard them say they had never got their appetizers! They told us they are always slow, but that night was the worst it had ever been. read more

What a great experience! Service was great, food was deliciously unique, and the bourbon options were endless. Can't wait to visit again.

This is a unique local restaurant with casual Appalachian country vibes and a surprising internationally diverse menu. The service was excellent and our meal included some fun extras along with delicious warm bread and a salad. We shared the crab cocktail and the brisket entree. The brisket was cooked perfectly and sliced very thinly, and the root vegetables it came with were exceptional. We finished off with a slice of chocolate silk blackberry pie which was rich and full of flavor. Highly recommend when you want to splurge on a great dinner. read more

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Friendly and attentive staff and delicious and interesting takes on Appalachian dishes. Apps and entrees were well-plated and the portion sizes were right-sized. read more

First off the food was good and that's the most important thing. However, they're expensive and our server was absent, not around with no care and not sure what was going on with that. Maybe she was new but for the $$$$ we spent it didn't sit right. Also, they charge a whopping 4% for using your credit fee, which we thought was super greedy. We won't be back as so many great dining spots in Shepherdstown. read more

Had dinner here with my wife and son. Our meals were great. I had the Rockfish, my wife had the "Mason" sandwich, and my son had the venison patty melt. All three dishes were prepared correctly and tasted fabulous. Our server, Christian did a great job taking care of us. This restaurant is in an old feed store and we enjoyed the rustic atmosphere inside. Not a lot of signage outside so it is easy to pass by, but it is well worth tracking down. read more

We had a beautiful dinner with delicious food, and Lucas was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and did everything he could to make our experience enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service timing was extremely slow. It took more than 45 minutes to receive our drinks, and our meal lasted approximately 2 1/2 hours. When we expressed our concerns, we also mentioned that one of our drinks was not enjoyable. Lucas initially offered to remove it from the bill, but then returned with the same drink and explained that the manager had instructed him not to remove it because we had ordered it. We were disappointed by that response, but even more so when we asked twice to speak with the manager and she refused to come to our table. We were simply hoping to discuss our experience, particularly the unusually long service. A manager's willingness to address guest concerns in person is the entire job, and her refusal to do so left us feeling dismissed. It's unfortunate because the food and our server were excellent, but the manager's handling of the situation overshadowed what could have been a great dining experience. read more

Whatever you order is guaranteed to be outstanding! Great service. Awesome atmosphere. Great drinks!

Alma Bea Shepardstown Wv FYI ********************* They charge a fee for use of your debit/credit card which is against the law & covered by the Durbin Amendment as illegal If you like to be charged an extra $3 to use your bank issued debit/credit card more power to you, but it's totally illegal & when I asked the owner to remove the charge, she was a total asshole about it because she got called out on the illegal practices. Too bad, the food & everything about that restaurant was positive, too bad the owner is an asshole, just my opinion with my interaction! I ordered an Appalachian chopped salad Seared Ribeye Steak medium well, I had the basil mashed potatoes & the green garlic asparagus I tasted the Bavarian Brothers pilsner, I like it but they didn't sell anything lower than a 16 oz So I ordered a grey goose & pineapple. The ambience of this place was very positive. Positive vibes, the servers are all friendly. Lukas my bartender was awesome, very friendly, knowledgeable & answered my questions about the food & I was convinced to try the seared ribeye, it was cooked perfectly the way I wanted it. The taste was great with the correct season it went well with the basil mashed potatoes & the asparagus. Plenty of parking in the rear of the building. read more

Delicious and welcoming!! Love the space, the seasonal menu, and the yummy baked goods.

Service: very friendly and professional folks. Great service Ambiance: personal pet peeve - tiny table considering how much space around it. I saw next table over a lady dropped her drink onto floor. They have a lot of glasses, dishes etc. Open dining hall - high ceiling big nice place.! I would do large communal table but don't fit in as many chairs - so you have plenty of space between parties. Sign: great murals painted outside. Tiny sign . Missed it. Food: one of the best tasting dishes. Specialty cornbread, mushroom rolls, we have short ribs and steak. Large plates with creative and very good tasting side dishes. Glazed bourbon roots. Deserts : awesome not too sweet - perfect perfect. We have chocolate fudge cake and key lime pie. Yum. read more

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I love this place! Make the drive! I ate here months ago and find myself still thinking about the pie here. It was potato candy pie. The food, people and atmosphere are amazing. This is not to be missed! read more

Alma Bea - Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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I'm so glad Yelp steered me in the direction of Alma Bea when I was visiting Shepherdstown a couple of weeks ago, because I had a really great time. Alma Bea is an Appalachian BBQ restaurant, and I couldn't resist the sound of that. I had their vegetarian option (sacrilege, I know), which was a Nashville hot chicken mushroom sandwich. I asked for it extra hot and, although it wasn't spicy AT ALL (maybe they made a mistake and the chef heard no spice?!), it was pretty delicious. Their chips are house-made and were great as well. The side of mac and cheese wasn't my favorite (the cheese split a bit and ended up being quite greasy), but their pies.... WOW - gorgeous and some really interesting (local, regional WV pies on the menu). I had a peach sour beer, which might have been the best fruit sour I've ever had. And the service was outstanding: more than welcoming - I really felt at home. I sat inside and read my book while I enjoyed leisurely meal at Alma Bea, and I was surprised that it wasn't busier (I was there at lunchtime on a Friday, however - maybe it's busier on the weekends or for dinner on weekdays?). They have some outside seating as well that looked really nice on a pretty day. It's also dog friendly and has some WV ambiance (lots of trains passing just nearby as I ate). Overall, it was a really good meal. I'd absolutely have another meal at Alma Bea in the future. read more

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Love the food here. Their salad is packed full of stuff. Prices are decent for the area. Everything tastes like it's made with care. Will definitely be back! read more

Super cute inside and out and every dessert looked amazing! I ordered a s'mores latte, the Ram burger, and a slice of berry Fresca pie. All were delicious! The burger was easily within the top 3 best burgers I've ever eaten. read more

Alma Bea - S'mores latte - Barbeque Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Was sat and ignored. Waited 50 minutes to sit because we were out of town and planned to eat here. After waiting at our table for nearly a half hour watching others get sat and served after us, we had to walk out to find a place that was willing to at least approach us. Granted it was very busy and I was never even provided a wait time upon arrival, it turned out this place had reservations booked and when we checked in we're not asked about having any, but watched each party check in after us get asked if they had a reservation. Very odd ... after we left, we found a really good Mexican spot 3 minutes away walking distance. While eating our food, we received a call that our table was available. We laughed and continued eating. Maybe just a bad night for them ... read more

Alma Bea - Barbeque Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Food was excellent and creative. We had a jambalaya stew and fried pickles and incredible blueberry lemon chess pie for dessert. Very nice ambiance SS well. Went before a CATF play. Would recommend read more

First visit: Friday July 10. The food was extraordinary as matched by the service provided by Chrisitan. He explained the extensive highly creative menu options so well, and with such enthusiasm, we found ourselves wanting to try just about every item. Curiosity about all the choices still left to taste and such impressive srvice will get us back again.again. Kathleen O'Reilly read more

I attended an event they catered. There was quite a variety of choices. The zucchini blossoms were delicious! And so were the mushroom crostinis. I've also eaten at the restaurant and never had a bad meal. read more

So to start we are from Maryland and work in NOVA and DC, so kind of exposed to high quality dining opportunities. With that said, this restaurant is 5 star. The food was excellent, the service was excellent (thanks Conner!), and the atmosphere is excellent! We had a few foodie questions and sure enough our waiter Conner, went right to the chef and got an answer for us about the spice mixture. We got the brisket and it was great! read more

Alma Bea - Restaurant overview - Barbeque Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Absolutely a hidden gem. Completely unexpected find i stumbled upon. Happy hour 4-5pm ( bar only) dollar oysters and not the run of the mill trash, Maine sourced briny deep shell small flavorful. Wide array of entree options, smoked duck was fantastic. Was recommended the potato pie as desert "like a Reese's cup and Oreo had a kid" and it absolutely delivered. Luke the bartender was engaging, personable and knowledgeable on the menu and recommendation. This is the first time I've ever felt the need to review a restaurant I was so pleasantly surprised. Made my week! read more

An absolute gem of a restaurant! This will go down as one of my top meals ever! From the amuse bouche to the last bite everything was delicious. We started our meal with the beef stew hand pies served with a delicious sauce. We then had the cornbread crusted rockfish and the brisket with Mac and cheese. These were sophisticated and elevated takes on Appalachian cuisine. Positively delicious! Our waiter, Christian, was outstanding! He shared the history of the cuisine and the restaurant. As it turns out the chef is up for a James Beard award and I have never wanted a chef to win so much. This is a must try restaurant if you are in Shepardstown! read more

A group of us visited after hearing good things about their bbq. The place smelled very good when we arrived, and the staff were very nice. The location also had a very nice atmosphere. I ordered the brisket, as I always like to try at a bbq joint. It came with Mac and cheese and some root veggies. The Mac and cheese was good. For the brisket, I didn't get a notable smoke flavor and it was sliced thin like lunch meat. I'm not the greatest fan of thin slices brisket, so it threw me off a bit. read more

We will not be returning. We had a 645p reservation on Friday which we showed up for at 631p. We apologized for being a little early but the host was very gracious and asked if we wanted to wait or be seated. They were not overly busy and had many empty tables so we elected to sit. Once seated the host advised that our server would be with us shortly. We sat there until 702p with no drink order or even an acknowledgement that we were there. During that time no less than three different servers bypassed our table again without acknowledgement. Perhaps they can take a page from the Chik f let handbook on how to greet/treat your patrons... read more

Such a wonderful restaurant. The food and drinks were delicious and my kids wanted to try everything!