Really at a cross roads reading the other reviews after our lunch experience here. This vibes were…read morecozy and everyone at the door was welcoming and friendly. And that's where it pretty much ended for me. We were greeted by 2 individuals prior to being sat. Once we were sat I was told I couldn't have any outside drinks. I was carrying a hot tea in a paper cup when we walked in. No one else mentioned this. I later read a posting in the bathroom about outside drinks being prohibited. Seemed like it was mostly to prevent outside alcohol but was a blanket statement for all drinks. I thought it was odd I had to take my hot tea back to my car. Besides that the waitress wasn't super warm and friendly either. If I remember correctly she started with, "what are you drinking?" After I had to walk my tea to our parked vehicle. The food was mid. Very very mid. I got a salmon savory crepe. The salmon was dry, almost white in color and just seemed old. The crepe itself was chewy and hard to cut. My husband's wrap was decent. Kids plates were also decent. I liked that you "created" their plate from 3 categories or options. Overpriced for quality and portion. Once our food arrived there was a swarm of gnats that came with it. Our table was wobbly so cutting any food shook the entire surface. Our toddler caught on to this and wanted to rock the table the whole time. So between holding the table, trying to cut food and swatting gnats away.. it just wasn't a good experience all together. I'm confident there are better options in town for us to try when we return.

Crepes are the star here, so definitely get a crepe! They have sweet crepes and savory crepes, and…read morewe got one of the classic sweet options with Nutella, berries and whipped cream. It was big enough to share with three people! This is the type of restaurant that has silly names for everything on their menu. For example, Crepes of Wrath is a savory crepe with sausage, and Banana-fo-Fana has bananas and granola in it. Usually, I refuse to say these silly names out loud when I order, and instead will just order according to the ingredients. ("Give me the Nutella and berries crepe.") I know. I'm that person! You don't want to take me to a silly-names restaurant, because I will ruin your silly-names experience. In this case, though, the silly names are so pervasive throughout the menu that I was overwhelmed and I just gave up. Sometimes, you just have to grit your teeth and play along. Yes, I did say, "Give me the Last Tango." Before the crepe, though, we got lunch. Later Alligator has a huge sandwich menu. At least two dozen different sandwiches! Then there's wraps, salads, appetizers and a kids' menu. I got the Fowl Play (sigh), which is chicken salad with lettuce and tomato on a croissant. My oldest kid got the Club Car, which included ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and lettuce. In case you were wondering: The silly names extend to the kids menu, too! (Which Wich Tuna Fish is just one example.) My younger kid got the Munchkin (mac and cheese). The kids' mac and cheese here is a mini cup, so just keep that in mind if your child eats a lot. Both of my children eat like birds, so the size of the mac and cheese wasn't a problem for us. This is also the type of restaurant that has interesting things everywhere you look (including the restroom!), so take some time to look around at all of the paraphernalia everywhere.

Absolutely excellent cheeseburger here at avenue eats, kinda panicked after traveling for hours and…read moregot the first thing I saw on the menu. But I'm glad I did, it was great. Tasty cup of coffee from the bar and an excellent experience was had all around. Great service and a super cool interior. Thank you! Bill

We ordered online for pickup. First, there is no option to say you want your burger, we'll,…read moremedium, etc. Upon arrival, my daughter inquired if the burgers were well done. The young man who was helping said, they could be put back on the grill to make sure. He was very nice about it. The cook, however, was quite obviously unhappy and let my daughter know, very rudely and abrasively that they would just have to be remade because the burgers were falling apart. I will not go back to Avenue Eats. A simple question by a customer should not be answered with such unprofessional anger. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the food was decent and the first employee we came in contact with was professional and courteous.​

First time here and we will definitely be back! Started off with an order of their chips and salsa…read more Their homemade tortilla chips were the star of the show for me along with the salsa (it had a sweetness to it which was uniquely delicious). We even bought a jar of it to bring home! I had the Turkey Bacon Hoagie which was great. Our server was very sweet and helpful! It was relatively busy and I still felt like we were being taken great care of! Overall, we were all impressed by this find and will definitely return!

Quality food. One of the best burgers I've had. Good service. Interesting atmosphereread more

Jerk chicken special on Friday 4/24/26 was fire. Not exaggerating when I say that I preferred it…read moreover the jerk chicken I had in Ocho Rios, Jamaica in 2021.

Arancini on a menu always makes me sigh inwardly with joy. Rice balls are banging. I don't think…read moreWheeling is known for its food scene, but after visiting Elle & Jack's (also Elle&Jack's, no spaces, according to its website) and a couple of other restaurants in Wheeling, I'm starting to think people are sleeping on this West Virginia city. The food is really good at this little restaurant. Elle & Jack's leans toward Italian cuisine, but it gets a little funky with it by offering things like chimichurri salmon, a burger and steak frites. The menu is small, though, which is a relief. A pared down menu is my favorite kind of menu. Give me a small list of the things you make well, and I'll be happy. We got the arancini as an appetizer, of course. My kids had never had arancini before, and they loved them. But it's hard not to love a fried ball of rice covered in red sauce! I got the steak Caesar, because I do love a good Caesar salad. At this point in my life, I'm pretty much obligated to order the Caesar if it's on a menu. The girl can't help it. The steak was cooked perfectly (medium well), and the only thing I would change would be to make the croutons smaller. We also got a side of charred Brussel sprouts with bacon and dates. These were good but needed to be a little more charred! In my opinion, Brussels sprouts taste best when they're scorched. A side order is huge and meant to be shared. It could have easily been shared with three or four people. Elle & Jack's does not have an official kids' menu printed on a paper, but they have an unofficial kids' menu, which apparently lives in each server's head and can only be shared verbally. It's like five or six items. From what I remember -- because our server's words floated away from me like dandelion seeds in the wind as soon as he spoke them -- kids can choose from pasta with red sauce, buttered noodles, a grilled cheese and a cheeseburger. One of my kids got pasta with red sauce, and it was a perfect portion size for a child. My child liked it but said that the noodles were too chewy (they were probably cooked al dente). My other kid got a grilled cheese, and he liked it just fine. The kids' grilled cheese comes with fries. The scene here is slightly upscale but casual. I saw people who were dressed up and people who were not dressed up. I think it's definitely a come-as-you-are joint, but a place to visit when you want something a little more elevated.

The service is great. The chicken drummers are so good. I would come back if I'm ever in the area…read moreagain.

We were in town for the Oglebay zoo. We came to Rachel's for breakfast. Everything was absolutely…read morewonderful. I got biscuits and gravy and my wife got a breakfast sandwich. The food was perfectly homemade and the service was excellent. Please come here as everyone is treated so well and the food could not be better.

Great food, great service and even better view of the suspension bridge! Highly recommend with that…read morecombination.

Came here on a whim for lunch and was not disappointed! They have on street parking and a nearby…read moreparking garage. The restaurant is in a huge old building but everything is updated within. We were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. We started out with the zucchini fries and they were a fan favorite at our table. They were cooked just right and were served with ranch and marinara sauce. I ordered the Philly steak and cheese with fries for my entree. It was one of the best steak and cheese sandwiches that I've had. It had a nice crispy bite to it and seasoned perfectly. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Came here with my mom for breakfast while in the area. This place is well Maintained while still…read moreClearly being older which was a nice experience. Our waitress was attentive and kind and made sure we were taken care of. I got the sunny bot breakfast platter with over hard eggs, hash-browns, extra crispy bacon, and sausage gravy and biscuits. I also got a bowl of chili. The bacon was some of the best I've had at a restaurant and one of the only places to actually make it extra crispy. I also really enjoyed the chili. It was a really good meal

I was staying close by and always love to eat at local diners! I'm glad I stopped at Sonny Boy's…read morerestaurant. The parking is in the back of the building and entering your greeted by friendly wait staff who seated me immediately. My coffee arrived very quickly and she took my order. The booths were in good order and I enjoyed listening to the retired men eating out... always love hearing the local color! My food arrived hot and aromatic. The omelet was well stuffed, the potatoes nice and crispy, and biscuit was delicious. The coffee was really good -- very smooth and tasty. I recommend you stop in for a bite!

The sell here is the local sourcing. But I'm not sure how well it was executed. More fresh items on…read morethe menu and food would be great. The hummus platter had amazing fresh veggies but like four small pieces. The other food was average as well. Good but not great The service was excellent and it was a cute place inside .

Stopped on Sunday morning for brunch. Ordered the omelet selection along with 2 waters and 1…read morecoffee. Coffee came with soap bubbles in it and cup not clean. Omelets were dry and to be honest the worst I have had in any restaurant. We are not hard to please, but the experience here was not in any way pleasant. We were each given a very small goblet of water both of which were emptied early on and never offered a refill. We had been on our way to another local restaurant but decided to try this spot because I had heard good things. Our experience did not support this at all. I sincerely hope this was not typical, and will not recommend to anyone. What we had hoped would be a good experience was anything but good. Don't even want to give one star, but must rate in order to post.

Best place to eat in wheeling. Huge portions, very reasonable prices, and great service. They've…read morebeen in business over 30 years. The food is delicious! The ambience is retro style with a 70's vibe. In conclusion, this place is an amazing place to eat.

Gross couldn't even cut my steak.Couldn't get weighted on to my food.Was cold…read moreUsed to be good