Amazing food (the drinks were great; swordfish and salmon dishes were unusual and perfect;…read morecheesecake for dessert is recommended)! Service was VERY GOOD. Of course, the views were very nice. This place doesn't get much publicity; but it is worth going out of your way to get there.

The first time I ate here was in October of 2023 with my girlfriend. It was a very special night…read morebecause it was our first getaway together and our first romantic dinner together. So, anytime we are in the area we like to stop in to relive those unforgettable memories, which has been several since then. This is one of the very few places that I have always recommended to anyone who lives remotely close to the area, who is traveling close by for work, or is visiting the area for the amazing outdoor activities they have to offer. So let's delve into why this place is one of my favorite dining destinations in West Virginia, but why I also have certain issues with it as well. The things this place does that makes it so great are the things that most restaurant in large cities do to stay relevant. They evolve with said times and constantly change things up to make themselves more enticing in regards to each and every dining experience you have here. There are very few places if any in West Virginia that can give you all this place has to offer. Whether it's well crafted cocktails, somewhat eloquent and mostly fresh and well seasoned dishes, or an ambience inside or outside that is a diamond in the rough. I have been to several 1, 2, and 3 Michelin star restaurants and how they operate in regards to service is what sets them apart from everyone else but also which most can only dream of achieving. This place could probably get one star at some point in time if certain aspects were to change, truly. Listen, I don't mind paying a lot of money for an experience that blows my mind, even if it's just a one or two bite 7 or 9 course tasting menu, but this place wants to blow up your wallet without ever achieving such mind altering dishes. The food is good don't get me wrong, but not 2 and 3 Michelin star prices good for what you get. The last time I went here we spent $125 on two apps which were literally four bites each and two cocktails. Is that a lot of money for the amount of food and drinks we got in a small town in rural West Virginia, absolutely! I get it, charge a high price and see if people will pay it and go from there, but most will only do that once or maybe twice because of the atmosphere or higher expectations upon returning, but the food and service doesn't match the price points in any of my personal experiences here. With that being said, I do love this place and I have stayed here as well. Are the rooms fancy or even above average, No! The hotels down the road are cheaper, much nicer, and include amenities, but to be able to enjoy a nice meal on their patio with an amazing view over a bottle of wine, tasty cocktails, or local beers and not have to worry about driving is worth the price in my opinion. I will say, The Forks is still one of my favorite restaurants in West Virginia. Not just because the food is good(not great but good) but because it's the total experience in itself. It's hard to find a restaurant that serves good food and drinks with a view like they have, especially in West Virginia and that is their main selling point and that is why most come and take pics of the views and dishes but leave wondering how they spent $150-250(before tip) on a meal for two with maybe one drink each while still being hungry and annoyed by the service and high prices. I'd say come to grips with the fact they want you to believe that you are eating at the French Laundry in NAPA Valley, but in all actuality you're just eating at a restaurant with somewhat locally sourced foods depending on the season from people with high expectations of their customers without ever truly proving that their food, drinks, and service are worth their prices. I do check their menu on a regular basis to see if they are offering anything new that I'd like to come and try. I have seen a subtle drop in their prices which leads me to believe they are starting to realize that they can still attain the same type of clientele without ever causing new customers to never return. To end this review I'd like to say that their service is probably the worst part of your dining experience here. In fact you will get better service at a local chain restaurant. If you are a waiter or owner treat every customer as if they are Pete Wells of the NY Times because you never know who can break or make you. If you own a restaurant and you don't have the personality to make your new customers feel warm and welcome, I'd say stay in the kitchen and let someone who can be the head of house so they can hire a proper staff who are friendly, smile, and make you feel they are very grateful for your business. FYI: The last time we came here we literally sat looking at each other for about 20 minutes after finishing our food and drinks before finally getting so annoyed that we got up and walked up to one of the owners to pay our bill, unacceptable.

Great dinner, reasonable prices, and Sandy herself came out and gave us one of her homemade…read moresignature crabcakes and it was delicious. I didn't know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. Is it wonder they've been in business for 80 years? Kudos ! will be back. We're from Pennsylvania.

Food suxs like most places in elkins wv. Hot dog cut in half and put on hogie bun .... come on…read more Burger same way. Cut hot dog in half is no no. Drys it the hell out. Nothing on it. Burger has no taste . Someone needs to learn to cook and maybe have more buisness

Lovely atmosphere with delicious food. The menu is large and also has excellent drinks choices!…read more Everything ordered came out fresh and flavors bright! The Harvest salad was super fresh and tasty with the poppyseed dressing being flavorful without being heavy. The crab cakes were exceptional. Our waitress was very helpful, knowledgeable and attentive throughout our visit. If you are anywhere near the area, this place is worth stopping in and enjoying a hearty meal. Next visit we will eat out on the deck to enjoy the cooler weather!

We're here from Lancaster, Pa., saw the menu for this place and thought we'd stop in. Really nice…read moreplace, the food came out hot, as it should and the beer was cold. The service was fast, and the ambiance was nice. We had seating on a deck next to a babbling brook, very comfortable. We got the pork rinds, catfish bites, and prime brisket, slaw, and beans.

Love the decor inside. Such a cool old building. Our server was so nice. Serving sizes are…read morehuge. Couldn't finish all our food. The kids each got a cheese pizza, I got a club sandwich that was huge. Two people could easily share. And my husband got an Oklahoma burger.

Decent restaurant with a varied menu featuring pasta, sandwiches, salads, pizza, tacos, fried…read moreshrimp. The servings are huge! My BBQ was ok, but a tad dry. No complaints from others in our party. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. The hostess, however, was rude. Seemed angry that she had to be a part of it all. We are just passing through and asked her what was happening around town because it was super busy. She snapped back, she didn't know, but she was tired of it...we shrugged it off, but it was a tad off-putting.

First of all, I want to say that the cashier/server was the most pleasant, helpful, personable…read moreperson I have ever had the experience of encountering at a restaurant. I did not have the hot bar so I can't comment on it, but the soup/salad and desert I had were as good as anywhere else. The other waitress was very nice as well. I'm giving this three stars and not recommending because of the quality of the steak. Rubber would be too kind, it was inedible. I would go again I suppose but not for steak.

I came for dinner but apparently signed up for a culinary survival challenge. The steak had the…read moretexture of a rubber flip-flop, and the buffet food was so overcooked. The "hot" food was barely warm, which was concerning, and some of the fruit had colors that suggested it was trying out for a science experiment. The service was equally impressive--in the sense that it somehow managed to make a bad meal feel even longer. If you enjoy chewing rubber, eating lukewarm mystery food, and wondering whether the fruit is supposed to be that color, this may be your place. Otherwise, I'd recommend eating literally anywhere else. The iced tea was good though!

I used to love this place. It's a crying shame that ICE raided the place. All I can say is FUCK ICE!read more

We arrived before 8 (they close at 9). We ordered fast and simple to be considerate of staff. I…read moreordered a margarita, which was good. For my entree, I ordered a burrito and rice. The reason for 2 stars, we ordered by 8, our food came out at 840. We had to eat quickly. They did apologize for the delay, but being only 3 other customers, not sure why our order was slow.

Recommended by another local restaurant... In town to ride…read morethe train. Nice ambiance in the first level of a house, but apparently understaffed ( guess this is a common theme in Elkins)...waited about 5-10 minutes to be greeted until my husband went directly to a server. Eventually seated. Hubby enjoyed his food: a spicy shrimp soup and chicken empanadas. My food was just ok; an acorn squash soup that was a bit bland and one of their specials, sweet and spicy Thai with chicken: chicken overcooked, not too much of it, and prepared in corn/cheese (?), which I wasn't expecting. Rice was rather bland, too. Server was friendly, but not very attentive. Probably because she was back and forth to the back room where there's a bar and a DJ ( at lest when we were there last night). The 2 glasses of sangria were good, and the total bill came to about $52 without tip. This could have been such a better experience; management take notice regarding staffing but maybe that's a continuation of a bad trend...

I was very happy to get to try El Gran Sabor during my ski trip to Elkins; I almost missed my…read morechance since they are only open Wednesday through Saturday. I did manage to get there on Saturday just as they opened for dinner. El Gran Sabor is located in a converted vintage home; there is a small bar area and a medium sized dining room. The decor is comfortable and homey. Service was good and the menu pulls from both Mexican and Venezuelan cuisine which sounded like a great idea after a hard day of skiing. I ended up ordering the Shrimp Cachapa since I had not had this item before. This is a corn pancake topped with shrimp, vegies and cheese sided with rice and beans. A very tasty dish and just the kind of balanced meal to have after a day of exercising; also an item I have not seen on other menus before so I always like to try new things. I also really enjoyed the cup of spicy shrimp soup that came with the meal, rich shrimp flavor with a nice hit of spice warmed me to the core and got the meal off to a great start. I would strongly recommend El Gran Sabor if you are looking for a meal in Elkins, this was far and away the best meal I had during my visit and I would head back if I were in the area again. Definitely the culinary highlight of my vacation.

I couldn't recommend this place more. From the fantastic food, to the conversation with the owner…read moreDianne, this place is a throw back to the way restaurants used to be. The parking lot is always full, but there is plenty of room to come into a restaurant that has a menu to please. Enjoy!

Delicious food, reasonable prices, wonderful portion sizes and amazing service await at Dianne's in…read moreBelington. They are cash only, so be prepared. I came here in search of something outside of the usuals in Elkins and cannot say enough amazing things about this place. The service was wonderful - everyone was nice and friendly and the owner Dianne gave us a hug and told us her story! The food was exquisite! Biscuits were heavenly, the ham had a nice char to it, and eggs were actually cooked over medium like I requested instead of undercooked like a lot of places. Hash browns were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside- I forgot to take a photo of my main meal, oops!

Food is good. Service and staff are pleasant. Nice outdoor and hunting atmosphere. Decent…read morepricing.

Had a big party. Great service. Reasonable prices. Ultimate salad was great. Had ranch dressing…read more You can't go wrong with the ranch! The homemade potato chips were WAY too SALTY for everyone (and we LOVE salt) but maybe that's a WV thang. The beans were amazing. The cheese on nachos was not so amazing. I heard the chicken tenders and dark beer were awesome. Philly steak was too tough. Gluten Free was a great option since we had someone with celiac disease. 95% pleased! Good percentage!

I've ate here a couple times and most recently I tried after a day of hiking, but they were closing…read morein 30 minutes and I hate doing that to the staff. Anyways, the last time I ate here was after a long day of hiking at Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob and I ordered the Sakura Boat for me and my friend. We both enjoyed it thoroughly, but me more than here because I can never get enough sushi when I'm having a pescatarian day. Mmm! The staff is always helping, pleasant, and kind. The ambience is like most Japanese steak houses. Chill and open. Try them out, I think it's pretty good and I've ate sushi at a lot of places across the US.

Just Ok. Not very clean in the restaurant. The furniture was…read moreold and needed to be replaced. The restrooms were very clean. Food was ok nothing to write home about. Our granddaughter loved the pot stickers.