The local high school in Elkview, WV (formerly Clendenin, WV) is Herbert Hoover High School and…read moretheir mascot is the Husky. The Husky Den is a locally owned restaurant operated by Billy Wehrle, a Big Chimney, Elk River born and raised resident, and a huge supporter of HHHS sports for several decades. The interior of the newly opened restaurant is filled with memorabilia and artifacts from the new and old school. According to their Facebook page they have one goal, to become the #1 place for West Virginia style hot dogs in the state. I've eaten a lot of WV hotdogs at a lot of places all over the state, including the formally ranked #2 hot dog at Yokums near Seneca Rocks. The Husky Den puts up a really good fight with their hot dogs and they definitely belong right there at the top. This place is definitely worth the stop if you love West Virginia style hot dogs. The menu is ever evolving and they focus on locally sourced food such as using local beef and vegetables when possible. The restaurant has revived local classics that no longer exist such as the Larry Maynor Blue Creek Special which was a sandwich served to high school students at a local convenience store that was open for decades but was lost when Maynors closed. The prices are really great and affordable for all, aimed at being available and within reach of the high school students located nearby. The inside is quite small but the staff are well trained and move orders quickly. There is a really nice outside eating area adjacent to the restaurant and there is parking in front of and behind the building. Since the Clendenin Dairy Queen closed there was no where on the Elk River that you could get a proper WV dog until now. Stop in and support a local business that supports the local school and students.

If you've been searching the world for *the* perfect Reuben sandwich, stop. Put down your passport…read more Cancel your food pilgrimage. Because the greatest Reuben of all time isn't hiding in some upscale deli in New York or tucked away in a quaint European bistro. No, it's right here in Elkview, WV--at The Husky Den. I don't know what kind of wizardry they're working with in that kitchen, but their Reuben is *transcendent*. The corned beef is piled high, juicy enough to make a grown man weep. The Swiss cheese melts like it's been blessed by the culinary gods, and the sauerkraut? Perfection. But let's talk about the bread--crispy, golden, with just the right crunch, like it was toasted by angels. And don't get me started on the ratio. Some places drown their Reubens in dressing like they're trying to hide something. But The Husky Den? They understand balance. Every bite is a harmonious symphony of flavors, an edible masterpiece that could bring international peace if only world leaders would sit down and try it. Long story short--if you love food, you owe it to yourself to make the pilgrimage to Elkview and order this Reuben. Just prepare to have all other sandwiches ruined for you forever.

We stopped on our way up 77 for lunch. We both had burgers and they were very good. Luckily we beat…read morethe rush and had everything in a timely manner. It looked like it might be a wait for your food when they are very busy. Good service despite one gal doing it all, hosting, serving, taking payment, etc.

The waitress was so wonderful! The wings? Not so much. I asked for sauce on the side. They came…read moreout sauced. Wouldn't have minded if the skin was crispy. Nope, soggy and nasty. I asked to send them back and get new wings. They were brought back to me soggy and nasty. They only wiped the sauce off. Instead of getting a new order. The waitress took them off my bill in the end. But horrible kitchen staff and kitchen service. We had never been there before, brought 4 others with me. Sad when the kitchen staff just won't do their job.

The food was good and server was great but took over an hour on a Monday night to get a burger and…read moresandwich. The food was good but not great. Could tell they hadn't changed their fry oil in a bit.

Great experience here. Really the majority of the 5 stars goes to Amy S, who was our waitress…read more Not to take anything away from the food or the ambiance or the opposite wall hung paintings of Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald from Breakfast Club. But Amy was very good with answering our questions and giving her opinions on various dishes, as well as her interactions with Oliver We started with some wings with house hot sauce and an order of cheddar and candied jalapeño fries. Both were very good, the candied jalapeños had a nice heat but were not rude. I had a Cubano sammich, as you know I am a sucker for these and once again - no plancha!! This one wasn't even squished in a George Foreman grill. Just served on a (good and tasty and crunchy) bread. Oliver had a cheeseburger and fries, and the table order was rounded out with a braised beef sandwich. That was declared by Amy as the number 1 sandwich at the place. Oh jeez I almost forgot - they've got several beers and Amy was again a font of knowledge asking us what kinds of beers we liked and helping craft suggestions based upon what we liked.

Food was not greasy, was fresh and hot. Was not cold. Service was good it was fast but also I went…read morein the winter it was good. Good atmosphere and they weren't rude not at all.

Terrible service. Employees messing around constantly and not focused on the customer. Food is…read moregreasy. Ice cream and blizzards are the only reason to go there, but be ready to wait because service is very slow.

I haven't been to Burger Carte in Smithers in 7 or 8 months because of some bad experiences…read more However, I've been seeing some really good reviews lately on Facebook. I decided to give Burger Carte another chance. I've been a customer all of my life. It was a staple of my childhood. I'm glad I stopped in today. The food was excellent. The hotdog was good. The slaw was nice and sweet. My Big Gene was messy but super yummy. Big Gene special sauce was just like it used to be back in the day. Oh and my mushrooms were the best I've had in a very long time. perfectly cooked and plenty of them! I'm a big ranch dressing girl. Ranch can tell you a lot about a restaurant. This ranch was delicious. Very good. Way to go, Burger Carte!! #fyp #foryoupage

We used to eat here all the time but recently they've changed their staff. Now it's complete CRAP!…read moreThe big gene had ZERO taste and very little sauce (it was GROSS), and the cheese sticks were severely over cooked to the point all the cheese had bursted out. We called them to let them know and was told we could get our order replaced. Well.... we even called ahead to make sure they still had our name down for a replacement so we wouldn't waste gas going All the way there. They advised us they would but when we got there they said it had been too long and they wouldn't replace anything! It's been less than 2 weeks ago! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone! It's went to total CRAP! it's new name is should be BURGER CRAP!

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Stopped by on a Sunday around noon, crowded although we got a few seats at the bar. Great service,…read morewide beer selection, neighborhood sports bar vibe and most of all, great burgers.

Visited this location last night for an impromptu date night with my wife…read more Despite the holiday weekend, the business was busy and we had about a fifteen minute wait to be seated (they have both inside and outside waiting seating), we chose a bench outside in the cool evening air. Once our table was ready, we were notified by the hostess and seated at a high top near the bar (bar seating it first come first serve at the bar). They also have low top tables for parties of 4 to 6. Despite being close to the bar, we were still able to talk easily and noise level was acceptable. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable of the menu and made some helpful suggestions that we used. We ordered a pickle fries appetizer with ranch dipping sauce with our drinks. These came out quickly and were still hot from the fryer but they were good and the homemade ranch was really good (our server advised they make all their sauces and dips in house). For our mains, we both ordered the original burger - a half pound burger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles topped with ketchup, mustard and mayo. We also opted to pay an extra fifty cents to add cheese (American for me and provolone for her). We also opted to pay an extra fee to add sweet potato fries and onion rings to our meals as opposed to fresh cut chips. The burgers were a little slow getting out and drinks began to run dry. Once our burgers came out, they looked great but mine was a little salty and I could taste the salt over the other toppings in my first bite. After that the burger leveled out and we enjoyed our meal. My wife did not like the Maple Siracha dipping sauce that came with her sweet potato fries and after trying it, I was not impressed either. All in all, a good meal at a fair price. Good place for a casual date.

This is a little bar & grill. Hamburgers are delicious! It's our go-to!! Love this place!!read more

My wife and I decided to try out this restaurant after an appointment across the street. We…read morenormally wouldn't go for the "Bar & Grill" due to the noise and crowd that normally comes to mind. We walked inside and it really wasn't too busy. We chose a seat near the restroom and were almost immediately greeted and our order taken. Once our food arrived (maybe 10 minutes after we ordered), we realized we made a good choice. The deluxe burger was delicious. My wife ordered the club sandwich, which was also amazing. The onion rings were thick, and the fries were great. Would definitely recommend!

The blackened mahi salad was delicious! Salads are a smaller portion so maybe get an appetizer too…read moreif you choose the salad route. Clean atmosphere, and very nice waitress/bartender.

Gave it 3 stars because I had to give some to review here…read more Call before you go. We showed up at 7:30 on a Sunday night and it closed.

We stopped here just passing through. Did not disappoint!! Excellent food, great quality, and good…read moreservice.

Enjoyable dinner with the family at Black Circle bistro. Cool vibes with the pinball, kids loved…read morethe Stranger Things one in particular. The star of the show was the chips. We really enjoyed them with the barbecue and the ranch. The burgers were solid. Toppings were plenty full and fresh. Unexpected gem in Beckley.