What went well?? Everything! But most of all Angie the bar tender/server! By far the best service we've had in a long time! She was welcoming, friendly and an extremely hard worker!!! Thank you Angie for such a nice dinner experience! We had reservations at another local restaurant but we were disappointed that restaurant was closed. So we google searched and found Press room! There were no tables available but there was seating at the bar. We were so lucky to get there before the crowd! The food was delicious! We had the grilled calamari, the special spinach salad and the Artichoke sausage pasta! Everything was amazing! Too full for dessert! Absolutely wonderful dining experience!!! read more

Recommended by two people familiar with the area as being one of the best restaurants around, we brought our family here to celebrate the holidays early. Outstanding service and food! We made reservations and asked about handicap accommodations for a wheelchair. There are two steps, and they had two wonderful gentlemen open the doors and bring up the non-motorized wheelchair and person easily and seat us at a convenient table already with a space of the wheelchair. Angie, our server, was so friendly and excellent, giving suggestions and her opinions on food as we asked and keeping our table cleared of used dishes and our water glasses full. Even with a busy night, our food was served in good time at a good temperature. Everyone loved their meals - seafood chowder, special steaks for the nights special, breaded pork cutlet (yum! reminded me of Wiener Schnitzel), appetizers and desserts. The tiramisu was a nice size serving and the dark chocolate custard (like a thicker mousse - was oh so amazing). Everyone had a great time and meal. One person said it was the best steak she ever had (the nightly special) and my husband was talking about coming back as we were leaving. For parties more than four, I think it would be good to make reservations early and to update the restaurant as the party size changes. Initially, we had a party of 8 which became 6. The table fit 6 perfectly, but 8 would have more difficult blocking the walkway or may have needed a table farther back or in the other room. I think it would be good to call for reservations in general, since it was a Monday night Christmas week and walk-ins were not accepted due to the number of reservations. read more

My husband and I discovered this restaurant by chance while walking through Shepherdstown one evening, and it is now one of our absolute favorites! We've been to The Press Room several times now and each time the service is amazing and the food is outstanding. For appetizers we absolutely love their mussels and the grilled Tuscan shrimp with beans. The spaghetti carbonara is as good as we've had in Italy, and that's saying something! The steaks and potatoes are great too. On our latest visit we had the lemon cheesecake, which was also a winner. The servers and the bartender are friendly and skilled. We love the Press Room read more

Excellent food. excellent service. A bit pricey, we save it for a special occasion. Not sure what else to add.

Great service and nice food. Wife loved the lamb. Wish there were more beef selections. Hangar steak was ok. Nice management and ambiance.

This was our 3 trip to the area and our 3rd time eating here. (Make reservations!) We had reservations and were a little early. The hostess suggested we could wait in the bar, and we were seated exactly on time. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but I think that explains the quality of everything. The service is spot on without being pretentious. Several people checked on us during our meal in addition to our waiter. Now the food: my starter was a chilled tomato and basil soup. It was incredibly fresh with the right amount of seasoning so the flavor of the vegetables came through. The serving size was generous. For our main, my husband ordered the hanger steak which can be iffy. It was the best he has had anywhere. It was tender and very favorable. The sides were mashed potatoes which had been made with care, and tasted like they came from my house. (I'm a picky mashed potato maker.) The haricort verts were cooked to perfection - neither hard nor soft. I had the Norwegian salmon with a balsamic glaze, and it just melted in my mouth. Again the serving was generous, and the sides were the same. For dessert, there was a strawberry shortcake. The cake was a light lemon/poppy seed biscuit with fresh, local strawberries and house made whipped cream. It was big enough to easily share, but we considered getting another (briefly). Prices were very reasonable considering the quality of the food. When we are in the area again, this will always be our go to place for a great dinner! read more

Really disappointed in this place. This was my 2nd time there and got treated like a 2nd class citizen because I wasn't a regular or a stepford wife. Note to management: my money is just as green as theirs. Aside from the disgusting treatment, the food was incredibly subpar. Both times I went, the fish had barely any flavor and the was served luke warm. The risotto tasted like it was cooked from a can - so gross. I expected way more from this place, especially if you're going to charge these prices. Also treat new guests just as you would regulars please...it's really discouraging to feel so unwelcomed and then have a terrible meal 2x in a row. Will not be coming back. read more

The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. The ambiance was perfect. Loved the music. Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong what's not to love? read more

Press Room - Beautiful dining room. - New American Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Such a quaint spot for a date night! Our server, Angie, was super kind and attentive. We ordered oysters, the burrata salad, and the hanger steak, all of which were incredibly delicious. So glad we found this treasure of a restaurant! We will be back! read more

Lots of rules.. I wasn't aloud to order the cheese special that they were offering in the bar. I love cheese as an appetizer and was really surprised that I couldn't order it at my table. I was visiting my Alma mater, Shepherd, and I brought my wife, so I was a little embarrassed when they told me no. read more

I had the Borsao red with the Berry Pasta Tagliatelle with Lite Alfredo Sauce , Fresh Strawberries & Shaved Asiago and a bit of bread with olive oil. I had this pasta dish 10 years ago and just was ecstatic when I found it on the menu again. I remember it with blackberries. The strawberries were not the best flavor/sweetness wise but they were adequate, but the pasta and the special Alfredo sauce were delicious and worth the price. I also enjoyed the wine the bartender recommended, and the atmosphere was pleasant. read more

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Got the smoked bluefish spread appetizer (cleaned the plate!) and the pot roast special-Loved it. Cozy, relaxing, great food and great service. read more

Food was amazing. Drinks were done perfectly. Wait staff is kind and attentive. Quite and perfect for a nice dinner. Only knock would be menus description. Daughter ordered a pasta not knowing it had mushrooms and other vegetables in it. We swapped plates and avoided an issue. read more

They were really busy and fit us in after a cancellation, food was great, service was awesome. Was really happy we stopped in.

The food is quite good. Had an excellent swordfish and the waiter was a pro. Nice wine list with many wines reasonably priced. We usually eat here when we visit the area and have never been disappointed. read more

Oysters were all amazing. The hangar steak was very tender and flavorful with great mashed potatoes and green beans. David was a very good waiter. Ambiance was lovely. read more

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Ate here last night with two other guests. Restaurant accommodated us for a last minute reservation. Service was very good. Ambiance excellent. We all 3 had pasta dishes. My mushroom pasta dish was excellent. Everyone had a great time. 2 of us had cannolis. They were average. We talked for a while after eating and they didn't rush us. Highly recommend. read more

Everything was perfect! Angie, our server was friendly, helpful and has a great personality. The menu items were unique and delicious! We had halibut cheeks! First I have seen on a menu since we visited Alaska. They were prepared and seasoned perfectly along with savory green beans and a lightly sauced pasta. The oyster stew was the best! A creamy, brined broth with spinach and potatoes along with the oysters resulted in a perfect oyster stew! The atmosphere was relaxed, cozy and intimate. What a jewel and we will be back! read more

Loved it!! My lamb chops were the best I've had! Service was outstanding too! Everything we had was outstanding read more

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We were visiting from out of town this week and this restaurant was highly recommended. Well, it didn't let down! The food was Devine and our server, David, was amazing. He was very thorough with describing the dishes, which I appreciated. We chose the oysters......omg, delicious! The mussels were so good and they were in the best broth I've ever tasted. My fiance had the scallops and loved them. So, if you're in this lovely little town, then you must stop by. read more

Got one of the "specials" of the night, ribeye. Unfortunately it was God awful with unsuspecting harsh blue cheese butter that had already saturated in to the meat. Tried to return the ribeye and just get different dish. Owner/manager? initially agreed but then returned to say "the chef refuses to make you a different dish." I will add a caveat that I can count on one hand the number of times I've returned food. Just absolutely most disrespectful experience. Absolutely awful experience. Paid the bill and just will never return. read more

Visiting the area for the first time. Lovely ambiance. Delicious meal. Friendly service and attentive. very nice menu and good food. Don't hesitate to enjoy a nice meal here. read more

Press Room is an upscale restaurant with great prices. Everything I have tried on the menu is amazing. Service is top notch. My favorite place to go. read more

We dine here whenever we stay at the Inn at Antietam in Sharpsburg, Maryland ( our favorite B & B). This time we were joined by 2 couples. The ambience is lovely as is the menu. The foods was delicious as usual and our group devoured every morsel of steak, pasta with artichokes, pasta bolognese, pasta with smoked salmon, gazpacho as well as 2 bottles of wine! Our server was efficient but not as personable and warm as we are used to having at this gem of a restaurant in the heart of Sheppardstown. All in all, a lovely evening and delicious meal. read more

I have dined here many times and love it. The food and service is always fantastic! The decor is charming. The pot roast is one of our favorites and the lavender crème brûlée is delicious. Finally, prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food. read more

Great place for a date. Food was delicious and great wine selection. I had a ribeye with asparagus very tasty our server was knowledgeable on all the specials and wines. Romantic place dim lights cloth tablecloth read more

Took two friends here for dinner this evening on Sunday without a reservation and we were seated right away. Everyone had a pasta dish and they were beautifully executed with a lot of good flavor and very generous portions. Nice low key atmosphere and the manager stopped by to say hi a couple of times. Very pleasant. read more

WOW. I have here for 5 of my friends and HIGHLY recommend. We were at the pool and this lady told us we had to go and we are so happy we got a reservation. We had a lovely waiter, a gentlemen who help us with all our annoying needs and questions. The food was GOOD. We got lots of it and all were very good. We also order all the desserts- all still very good. read more

This place is wonderful! Great food! Great service! We shared an appetizer special consisting of figs with Gorgonzola that was wrapped in prosciutto & the whole thing sautéed. So delicious! For an entree, we shared the flounder that had been baked with a light coating of panko with lots of butter. Absolutely perfect! So many other items on the menu looked great, too! read more

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Wonderful seasonal dishes and top notch service! The location and building provide wonderful ambiance. I had the roasted beet salad; a creamy pasta with seasonal berries (that was delicious and like nothing I've ever had before); and a lemon cake with lemon curd, fresh whipped cream and more berries. And a crisp glass of wine. Just wonderful! read more

So, for my first visit I will say the ambiance is fantastic for a tucked-in but elevated bite to eat or drink. It's a quaint spot and I really like the atmosphere. The bolognese was alright, but nothing remarkable that left a lasting impression. I was excited about the shrimp and white beans appetizer but it left a lot to the imagination as far as taste. I was disappointed that it was quite bland, which is especially important considering the texture of cooked white beans and how the flavor and texture have to work together to pull that off. After some serious salting it was alright, but salt alone wouldn't have made that a great small plate. I'm hopeful though that on my next visit, and I try something new, I'll be a full two thumbs up. read more

The selection of food is excellent, fresh and tasty! The service is always on par. The same people have worked at The Press Room for years. They are efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant and bar are cozy and inviting! read more

Snubbed as soon as my husband and I walked in. Yes, we are not white and aren't decked out in diamonds or expensive clothes, but we were well dressed nonetheless and hoping to enjoy a date while on vacation. We were asked if we had a reservation which we did not and we were told to wait to see if they could accommodate us. The restaurant was only 1/3 occupied and after some running back and forth for what seemed way too long, they finally seated us towards the back of the restaurant. We saw a group of 5/6 people come in with no reservations, but they were seated right away. The food was just okay. Felt the waiter seemed surprised to see us, but he did his best to be nice? Will not recommend if you are not white and upper middle class. read more

The food, service and ambiance was great. I highly recommend. One of the nicer restaurants on this side of WV.

They have a chalked in menu on the sidewalk and I guarantee you the food is spectacular price to market. You will not go wrong having a wonderful Donnie experience. The wine list is considerably interesting and the staff are professional, and appeared very well groomed. read more

Came here on a work dinner and had really high expectations. I got the duck and it was really tough. Any good duck I have is usually extremely tender and juice, almost soft. It was not cooked well and not the greatest flavor. I tried my co-workers lamb and it was nothing special either. The oysters were good nothing amazing. si did love my apple desert but my colleague said her creme brûlée was nothing special. I think the atmosphere is amazing and special and the service top notch but the food isn't worth the price. I've had muchhh better of all the dishes we had. read more

Press Room - New American Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Best restaurant in Shepherdstown. Exceptional food, service, ambiance. Many lovely memories made here.

Great food, great service! The crème brûlée was amazing. Very nice vibe casual yet classic.

This restaurant has the nicest ambiance of any place I have been to in Shepherdstown. The service was attentive. Our meal started with cantaloupe and blue berries. Then I had the frittata with tomato, olives, goat cheese, and basil. The flavors were there, but I was surprised to find a quantity of spaghetti noodles cooked in. They added texture, but I would vote to exclude them. A piece of garlic butter toast came with the order, and provided all the starch the dish needed. My wife had the pappardelle pasta mushrooms, sage, fontina and cream. I tasted it, and it was beautifully executed. Overall, it was a wonderful breakfast. We'll be back to try the dinner menu, and I wouldn't be surprised if a fifth star is in their future. read more

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Oysters are amazing! Romantic setting! Great place to take the love of your life! Anything they do with mushrooms is great!