We ate out on the deck. It was lovely eating out among the trees. Our entrees were outstanding, and…read morethe service was phenomenal. Make sure to save room for dessert!

A world-class gorge, a very mediocre company…read more We stayed mid-September during Gauley Fest, one of the biggest weekends of the year for this area. The New River Gorge is one of the great landscapes in America, and that's exactly why this stay was such a letdown. The staff: The people we dealt with, including the front desk, were helpful and friendly, and clearly working hard to paper over some corporate cracks. The servers at Smokey's were terrific. My complaints are with the company, not the folks stuck representing it. Multiple staff, including river guides, told us the company has been cutting benefits like food discounts, raising rents on site, and hiring foreign workers to replace West Virginians. Bold strategy for a brand that sells itself entirely on West Virginia and its people. The view: The resort's crown jewel is a sweeping view of the New River Gorge, and someone decided the fix for "too much natural beauty" was a swimming pool dropped right in the middle of it. Ancient rock and river, meet chlorine and pool chairs. Whoever greenlit it, management looked at millions of years of geology and thought, "needs a Marriott courtyard vibe." The cabin: We opened the door to a visible layer of dust, like the last guests left mid-2025 and nobody noticed. Then we were asked to clean up the cabin and take out our own trash before leaving. At these rates, I didn't realize I was also signing up as unpaid housekeeping staff. That's a corporate staffing decision, not something the front desk chose. Smokey's buffet: Photos attached, because words alone won't do it justice. Smokey's wasn't even open for dinner during Gauley Fest weekend, arguably the single busiest weekend of their year, so we had breakfast there instead. It was a parade of starchy, heavy, low-quality institutional food with almost nothing fresh or healthy in sight. The yogurt and "granola" were some of the saddest things I've ever put in my mouth, and I've eaten actual prison food that fared better. Bottom line: Come for the gorge and the rafting, and tip the staff who are doing their best with what corporate gives them, but book your bed elsewhere. That buffet food, quality-wise, belongs at Mount Olive prison. The difference is the people there don't get a choice. Here, you get to choose it, and pay resort prices for the privilege.

I saw a cousin's post earlier this week about BENJI Summersville, and I just had to check it out…read more Steak lunch hibachi and crab cheese wonton were $17. I couldn't eat it all. Very good! It was actually my first time eating hibachi steak. I typically do scallops, but I wanted to try something different. Check them out. They are in the old Fujiyama.

The help was unfriendly like why are you here bothering us. I order fillet mignon and scallops. The…read moresteak was touch like it was sirloin also ordered octopus salad had four little tiny pieces the rest cucumber and fake crab legs. NOT GOOD plus bill was over $77.

Ive been to Tom's several times and today I was greatly disappointed and made to feel really bad…read morefor asking if my daughter could have a refill! I never nagged them or bothered them for anything, I simply went and ask if my daughter could have a refill and the girl from the back saw me, rolled her eyes, and said something to the cashier up front ( dark hair girl with glasses ) you treated me with the most annoyance and as I walked off stated " I better be nice today"

Tom's is here for ya when you have a hankerin for a good ol hotdog. You can get the Hill Billy ,…read morethe Tom's and many more. This place knows Dogs for sure. It's been around for a while and still in operation. As of now there is no inside dining just drive through.

Pros: Family owned…read moreLots of seating and ample parking Lots of adult beverage options Cons: Our server had trouble knowing the difference between an amber and IPA beer The combo platter had potential, but everything was overly scattered with sauce. That's all you could taste. Pro tip: Ask for sauce on the side

It's a cool looking roadside style BBQ restaurant and bar. We got in quick with plenty of seating…read more The staff were nice but there were a few issues. My girlfriend asked if they had any amber beer on tap. The server said yes and pointed out her suggestion so we ordered it. When it came to the table we tasted it and it clearly was not an amber beer. We looked up the brand online and found it was a pale ale. When we pointed her mistake out to the server they were dismissive and never offered to correct the mistake. Not the end of the world but if you bring the wrong beer you should swap it out for the correct product. The food itself was pretty good. Great ribs, side salad and loaded baked potato. The pulled beef was dry but still had a decent flavor.

Absolute must-try if you are in or around the area - amazing food with an even better aerial view…read moreof the New River and surrounding mountains! Quick note as of July 2021: the entire Lodge is under renovation besides the restaurant, which is still open but quite empty. First off - the view is breathtaking both inside and outside the restaurant entrance. Be sure to get some pictures and take in the view! The setting is pretty intimate (we were 1 of only 2 parties eating on a Saturday night), and our waitress Emma was sweet and professional. Each entree comes with a salad, and we were offered complimentary dinner rolls (so delicious) and crackers to share. Portions are very generous and the best quality I've had in a while. If you're not sure what to order, the Pulled Pork entree was delicious. Overall fantastic experience - even if you don't dine here, make a quick stop to check out the viewpoint!

First, the service was wonderful. The view of the gorge from the restaurant was wonderful. The…read morerestaurant is located inside the lodge and they allow people who aren't staying there to eat anyway. That being said, I don't know what exactly is considered biscuits and sausage gravy around this area but what we got was not good. More like biscuits and flavorless white gravy. We mean no disrespect to the people who work there but what we got was not good food. Way too expensive for what we got as well.

Absolutely some of the best smoked pork, sausages, chicken, all beef hot dogs, homemade coleslaw,…read morechili, Pasta Salad, Beautiful scenery with three rivers 100yards away. Outdoor stage for the bands with the Gauley River as the Backdrop. AirBnB one mile away Bikers Hub for the TALONS Ride, Trail of The Dragon on Route 60 and Route 39 right here in Fayette County, WV

Amazing little place by Civil War History and beautiful scenery. Gauley Bridge rafting ,kayaking…read moreNew River. Casual home made lunches snacks. Patios, indoor seating, picnic tables. Civil War and railroad history. Nearby civil war camp, battle over the river bridges. I had a perfectly made Swiss Mushroom Burger with onion rings. They also sell hillbilly favorites canned jams, jellies, fresh honey, peppers and whiners and more. Right on Highway 60 and the confluence of Gauley and New Rivers to become the huge Kanawha Falls nearby.

I have never had a bad experience at Kobe! Granted, I have only had it with my fiancé twice but we…read morehad a wonderful experience both times. I tried the vegetable bento box and wonton nachos and genuinely everything I tried was absolutely fresh and delicious. The spring rolls were fresh and seasoned, good California roll, the noodles were hot, and so were the veggies. However the main star of the show were the wonton nachos! If you like crab rangoons, you absolutely have to try them. I also got a Yum Yum Roll for take out the second time and it was delicious and filling. There's nothing else quite like this in the area. It was cute and clean on the inside and the tea light candles were a great touch. Our waitress was kind and bubbly.

Arrived Black Friday 2025, 4:45pm ish…read more Spring rolls- qty4- piping hot but not homemade nor thick enough with filing, sauce not homemade. Salad- ginger dressing was yummy. Drunken noodles with sirloin steak- the noodles were terribly under cooked. Not soft at all. My mouth got tired of chewing the tough steak meat. I stopped half way thru and gave up. Pad Thai- the noodles was an American angel hair type,not authentic rice/ glass noodles. My hubby's steak was again tough his mouth also got tired of chewing it. Atmosphere- quiet enough to have a conversation. Service was friendly not terribly quick but still friendly. Due to the tough drunken noodles, I would not recommend going back.

Been there a couple times I definitely recommend the food . Service is okay not anything special…read more Ambiance could be better kinda dark boring

They are fast and quite well priced. Additionally, they are good about making meals to order. I am…read morelow carb, and they make my sushi without rice! Exceptional!