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    Backbone Tavern

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    3 months ago

    Great wings. Many different sauces. Everything we tried was delicious. Try Thursday wing night.

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    6 months ago

    Great local place. Thursday wing night with dozens of sauces! Burger and cheese steak are also top notch.

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    8 years ago

    Awesome place with an awesome atmosphere! Great food and drinks! Awesome service! Beautiful outdoor area.. you wont be disappointed

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    The Lost River Grill

    4.1(16 reviews)
    40.7 mi

    We were out wandering around Wardensville and looking for somewhere to eat dinner. Short excursion…read moreout to Lost River we came across this diner! Reuben's are my typical go to sandwich places, and I honestly have to say this was one of the best ones I've ever had in my lifetime. The meat was so tender it just melted as you ate it. My wife raved about the meatloaf she ordered also. We grabbed two slices of pie from the case to go after dinner. The ambience was incredible. The waitress was great as well. We are definitely looking forward to making trips out here to eat again very soon!

    We ended up stopping here after a trip to Wardensville. There was literally nothing around for…read moremiles and we were starving. So we popped in. We were greeted and told we could sit anywhere. It was around 4pm so it was pretty empty. We sat at a booth and ordered drinks. Our server was friendly. I will say there was no music playing and we were sitting near the kitchen. We could hear basically everything going on and the other couple in the rooms conversation, which was a bit odd. We ordered the fried chicken based on reviews and it was delicious. I would highly recommend getting the fried chicken. The green beans were also really good. I can't really speak on anything else. The place is pretty large, before we left we took a walk around and found a pretty cool bar in the back and some patio seating. All in all I would compare this to a typical country roadside diner. Good homestyle cooking at good prices.

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    The Lost River Grill - The very much not rare steak. There aren't even any red juices on the plate.

    The very much not rare steak. There aren't even any red juices on the plate.

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    Whiskey River Grill

    Whiskey River Grill

    4.5(11 reviews)
    31.9 mi

    Had the prime rib, jalapeño poppers and mushrooms. ALL were great. Service was excellent…read more Friendly atmosphere

    "Whiskey, Wings, and Pool Sharks: A Local Survival Guide"…read more If you find yourself in Elkins craving good food, cold drinks, and a side of character, roll on down to Whiskey River. The place is pure West Virginia charm with just the right mix of country grit and friendly mischief. The food? Fantastic. The wings are sauced like somebody back there actually cares, and the burgers taste like they've seen a grill before, not a microwave. But be warned: the real action happens at the pool tables. You might think, "I'll shoot a quick game while I wait on my fries." Next thing you know, you're three games deep against a guy named Buck who swears he's "rusty" but just ran the table faster than you can say cue ball. That's when you realize the fries were ready 20 minutes ago -- and you've just been hustled out of your dignity (and maybe a round of shots). Pro tip: If someone offers to "let you break," kindly decline and protect your pride. Order another beer, tip the bartender, and enjoy the show -- because watching the locals play pool here is better entertainment than half the stuff on TV. Whiskey River is one of those rare places where the food's hot, the folks are real, and the laughter's louder than the jukebox. Just remember: eat first, then play pool. You'll thank me later.

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    Whiskey River Grill - The Whiskey River Bar and Restaurant may look simple but the food and people inside are excellent.

    The Whiskey River Bar and Restaurant may look simple but the food and people inside are excellent.

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