Phat Daddy's on da Tracks

Unbelievable!! I highly recommend this place…read more Do your self a favor and GO !! Great service!! Great atmosphere!! Check out the speakeasy.

All of the food was so delicious! It was served timely and warm. Our medium rare steak was more…read moremedium, but it was very tasty, good quality and we split it. Loved the loaded asparagus, but I wish it had been a more generous portion. Chicken and cauliflower was well seasoned. The chicken was tender and the grilled chicken sandwich was also a hit. The roasted red potatoes with kale pesto got great reviews from our dinner mates. Our server Ann was the tops! She was funny, personable and engaging. She read us well and made dinner most memorable! The picture is really a "secret"... you take your life into your hands going down into the "speak-cheesy!" The handrail was pretty rickety and the flooring really should be replaced.... It wouldn't affect the vibe at all... Loved my amaretto sour(s)!

Upstairs Dining

Angel hair crab cakes, Buffalo won ton & mozzarella frittata

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Speakeasy

Quarrier Diner

4.0(47 reviews)

2.3 mi

After looking at reviews we decided to give it a try after an early morning appointment…read more We were seated quickly and drinks were almost immediately served. Food took a hot minute and that's fine, I appreciate the attention to my food. However, the hollandaise sauce is served from a "jug", the ham is thick and poached eggs were over. The omelet is served open faced which equates to crusty egg and veggies still raw and knife cuts are not consistent. We tried to enjoy.

What a find! This place is perfect! If you're in town, you definitely got to stop by. The…read morehospitality, environment and food are all excellent. I can't wait to get back and try everything on the entire menu.

Inside

Single burger, sweet potato fries and tomato bisque.

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Outside exterior

The Bucket

3.9(151 reviews)

2.4 mi

Not fancy but comfortable. This isn't a "first date" sort of place and it's not the place you bring…read moresomeone to impress them. This is the place you go to when you're just looking for a fun place to relax, enjoy a drink or two, enjoy some wings or a burger, listen to some music, and appreciate an attentive and caring wait staff. I picked The Bucket because they're in an RV hospitality program, arriving at around dinner time. I was well served by Jordan who was lovely, friendly and didn't mind me taking this table for about four hours. It's just too hot outside and it's nice and cool inside. They weren't ever busy enough that they needed my table. The only point off is that there's only one table with a power outlet which didn't make a difference tonight. Beers were cold, the wings were perfect, and I had an absolutely perfect evening. [Review 747 of 2026 - 214 in West Virginia - 25928 overall]

Burgers were delish! Onion rings were crispy and tasted great! Our server was fun and friendly. We…read moreloved the chips. They were like they were like their House Chips were the best! Crispy and salty- loved them!!

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Brick Salt Bar+Kitchen

3.8(31 reviews)

1.8 mi

Excellent service and food. The cheese burgers are great. Clean modern feel. Also a nice bar.read more

Service was a little slow (but still very nice) but other than that I have no complaints!…read more The WV Apple Salad was absolutely delicious. And we loved the pretzel tots

Chicken Quesadilla

Chips && salsa

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Cesar Salad W/ Shrimp

The Grill

4.0(41 reviews)

1.5 mi

I was in Charleston working and saw commercial about some guy name Sheff running for some office,…read moreBUT what I remember most was he got a Hot Dog at THE GRILL and I had to try it out. I got a hot dog with chili, slaw and onions light on the mustard and fries with a cup of ice for my drink in the car. No dining in at the time due to Covid 19, so I paid $7 with tip and taxes. Only major complaint they didn't give me ketchup, straw or napkins. The Hot Dog was very good. Great chili and slaw. Bun was slightly steamed I definitely would eat here again

Cheeseburger was excellent, service was excellent. Friendly folks, was a great lunch at a great…read moreprice. I only wish the joint was air conditioned, but not a deal breaker.

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Reuben Sandwich

Pies & Pints

4.4(1.1k reviews)

2.2 mi

I am in town for business and found this place. Not too inviting from the outside but I saw some…read morepeople staying at my hotel for a conference go in so I followed. So glad I did. Really cute inside. Madi was a great server with great recommendations. She brought me some beer samples and made good food recommendations. Had a small salad and pizza which was amazing.

My boyfriend and I were passing through Charleston, WV during our roadtrip and looking for dinner…read moreduring the work week. I wanted to try something new and interesting and through my Yelp research I found this spot. It's located in downtown with metered street parking free Monday-Saturday nights after 6pm and all of Sunday. Luckily, we were able to find a spot easily. Inside was modern and relatively clean. We had to wait a little bit to be seated as they were pretty busy; however, this place had a decent amount of seating and space. Service was good overall, but it wasn't as consistent as I would've liked for actions such as water refills, asking for extra napkins, etc. This was partly because they were very busy that night. They have a variety of food options - apps, salads, sandwiches, pies (pizzas), and dessert. We ended up ordering a large pizza (thin crust) to split - half Thai and half Chicken Gouda. Both were yummy although the crust was a tad burnt - nothing bad to the extent that taking bites were an effort. Overall, I preferred the Thai since I've never come across a Thai style pizza and I could really taste the curry sauce. The only downside of the Thai was that the shrimp were slightly overcooked, which could be potentially explained by us ordering a pizza split in two styles with them cooking the entire pizza evenly versus what is needed for each ingredient. We finished the entire pizza between the two of us, but I could see someone having some leftovers. If possible, they might want to do some minor pest management. The entire time of our visit a fruit fly or gnat was hovering around us and the food. We tried to catch it and protect the food, only for it to ultimately take a permanent dip in my water. My overall assessment was that it was a good place to try in the city. It's not something I would crave, but I wouldn't mind coming back again if I was in the area.

Lg. Heirloom Tomato Pie

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Lg. White Pie

WV Corner Kitchen

4.7(14 reviews)

2.5 mi

The food was always spot on. Everything's had great taste!…read more Too bad they closed. We ate there at least once a week.

Food was good but the owner was d*ck. I called ahead for my order and got there right when i said…read morei would. As i was walking in the door to pick it up, he gave my order away to someone he knew so they wouldn't have to wait. I had to wait 20 minutes because of that. He never apologized, but his staff did profusely. Even the woman he gave my order to apologized (the order had my name on it). I have never been back. To beat it all the food wasn't even for me it was for my elderly parents.

The main course... generous portion so I usually get 2 to 3 meals from just the one serving!!!!

OMG BEST Scalloped Potatoes EVER!!!

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Look at that ketchup glaze!!!!

Swiftwater Cafe

4.4(91 reviews)

2.2 mi

**April 2025: Weekday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were in the area and wanted a quick lunch before we hit the road again. With the high reviews we thought we'd check out Swiftwater Cafe. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a large building complex (maybe apartments?), and there were many locals dinning in. The space looked very homey and the tables were lined with green and white checkered tablecloths. There's a big chalk board with breakfast and lunch items and my friend and I decided on the following: Lunch -Italian Grilled Cheese $8.06 - This was a fantastic vegetarian sandwich. There was a lot of flavor and it the texture of all the ingredients worked together. I would get this again. -Tomato Basil Soup $4.16 and Chili $4.16: Standard soups -Pepperoni Roll $4.16 - I was told that this was West Virginia's state food so naturally we had to try it out. It was tasty and I'm glad that this restaurant put in cheese, but I kind of wished there were a little bit more. -Chef Salad $9.88: This salad had a good assortment of ingredients and gave me the much needed vegetables that I had been lacking on this roadtrip. Service The host was very quick and polite. Patrons would pick up their orders at the counter when it's ready. Summary It was a nice local joint and I enjoyed all the outdoor photos around the cafeteria.

The tomato basil soup looks and tastes like tomato sauce that would belong on spaghetti. The wraps…read moreand sandwiches were all $11-$12 dollars for what most places sell for $8. Not sure what this place is thinking. Salads are $13-$14.

Dining room

Cobb Salad

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Streetview

Taes Place

5.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

If you are at Multi-Fest in Downtown Charleston, West Virginia this weekend stop at Tae's Place in…read morethe red tent! Right now it's a food truck, but a new storefront location is coming soon!!! The marinated and grilled lamb chops are INSANE, served with Mac and cheese and collard greens!!! So GOOD!!!

My wife and I keep having amazing dining experiences in Westside. Taes Place raised the bar yet…read moreagain. The fish and shrimp entrees were so perfectly prepared it felt like we were dockside in the other Charleston. The mac-n-cheese, yams, and other sides were straight up melt-in-your mouth, yummy goodness. And the staff bent over backwards to see that we had a great time. Take your friends and family...you won't be disappointed.

Tae's Place food truck, red tent menu!!!

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Some of the other items including Grilled Chicken Nachos!!!

Dem 2 Brothers And A Grill

4.5(441 reviews)

1.1 mi

Awesome food--we loved the pulled pork, loved the ribs, the Cole slaw was super delicious, and the…read moregreen beans were great too! The large smokers caught our attention as we were passing by, with smoke billowing out--and the aroma of delicious smoked meat made us turn around and stop in. They were so nice and helpful with the food choices, and a special touch was the cook presenting the food to us before bagging the boxes for us to go. He was also very helpful in suggesting a cool (and apparently little known) picnic spot by the river! Perfect! I can't wait to go back! If you love BBQ, this place is the real deal.

Food was ok the first time I went but the service was good. The woman that served us made up the…read morefoods lack of pizazz! The second time the food was fantastic. Fall off the bone ribs. I mean so tender moist sauce in my beard and all over my face! Some local sports highlights needs improvement!

Pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw and collards. Best I've had in Charleston as well as a lot of other cities. 5 stars!

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Great BBQ.

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Christopher W.

2 years ago

What a spectacular experience. Delicious food. Extremely friendly staff (owner greeted us; servers just wonderful; cooks that can cook). Great stop for a drive Notth or Southbound I-77 (just a highly efficient jog to the west that rejoins) . Everything Full of flavor. read more

Marcia M.

2 years ago

The BBQ was absolutely amazing. Phat daddy was friendly and greeted us when we walked in.

Ebony H.

149

2 years ago

We've moved to 1634 6th Ave Charleston, WV 25387 We're no longer @480 Railroad Ave. read more

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